Angling Direct Blog

04 th April 2022

A Promising Start to 2022 - With Ade Kiddell

In this blog post, Ade Kiddell covers his 2022 spring fishing adventures so far in the Netherlands and his visit to the new Angling Direct warehouse. As sit indoors writing this blog, outside the wind has turned much cooler and it looks like it

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Catch Reports Tagged: Ade Kiddell, Europe Fishing, European Angling
01 st April 2022

Korda Stow Indicators - Product Spotlight Review

If you're an angler who likes to use indicators when fishing, then you're going to want to check out Korda's Stow Indicators. These indicators are incredibly easy to use and they come in a variety of colours, so you can match them with the conditions

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Tackle, Accessories Tagged: Korda Indicators, Korda Carp Fishing Indicators, Korda, Indicators, Bite Indication
31 st March 2022

Advanta Discovery RVS Twin Tip Rods - Advanta Thursday

If you're in the market for a new fishing rod, you should definitely consider checking out the Advanta Discovery RVS Twin Tip Rods. This innovative fishing rod design offers two tips on one rod, the 2.25lb & 2.75lb rod tips. The 2.75lb top is

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Tackle Tagged: Rods, Advanta, Advanta Discovery, 12ft
30 th March 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Carp Fishing Bait – PART 2

When it comes to carp fishing baits, there are many different types to choose from. Some of the most popular baits include corn, bread crusts, cheese, and worms. However, you can also use other types of bait such as pellets, boilies, or even paste.

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Posted in: Guides & FAQs, Tips & Tricks, Species Guides, Bait, Discipline Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing Bait, FAQ's, Myths, Odd Baits
29 th March 2022

Top 5 Fishing Experiences – With Amanda Hook

For this blog entry, I thought I would cover some of my favourite fishing experiences to date. For me, trying out different forms and fishing for different disciplines has kept fishing a lot more interesting, rather than just fishing for one species

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Catch Reports Tagged: Sea Fishing, Chub Fishing, Grayling, Amanda Hook
28 th March 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Fishing Photos - With Amanda Hook

If you are an angler that is just getting into photography and you are not sure what camera lens you need to use and when for capturing all the nature and catches at the bankside, then this how-to guide is going to be for you! In this AD Quick bite

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks, How-to Guides, Tackle Guides Tagged: Photography, Amanda Hook, Fishing Photos
25 th March 2022

Nash Titan Hide XL Camo Pro - Product Spotlight Review

After the success of the Titan Hide and the Nash Titan Hide XL, Nash has launched its bigger brother, the Titan Hide XL Pro... this time in a lovely camo print. Nash claim it is 'the most hardcore Titans ever designed'...so let us tell you more about

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Accessories Tagged: Carp Fishing, Nash Tackle, Bivvy, Shelters, Shelter, Bivvies, Nash Titan Hide, Nash Titan Hide XL
24 th March 2022

Advanta Discovery Micro 2800 Stove - Advanta Thursday

The Advanta Discovery Micro 2800 Stove will make your next fishing or camping trip more enjoyable. It's the perfect size to fit in a backpack. This Avanta stove is powerful, yet very compact and sports the lightweight design carp and specialist

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Accessories Tagged: Advanta, Stoves, Cookware, Cooking Equipment, Advanta Discovery, Stove
24 th March 2022

Tackling Minds Clothing - Coming Soon To Angling Direct

Here at Angling Direct, we could not be happier with the recognition of the benefits angling has on mental health and the great work Tackling Minds are doing to support anglers and non-anglers suffering from anxiety and depression in the UK. What is

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Industry Tagged: Clothing, Coming soon, Tackling Minds, Product Release
23 rd March 2022

Top 5 Shimano Fishing Reels

Established in 1921, Shimano, is a Japanese based company with strong environmental ethics whilst producing some of the finest fishing reels with the latest technological advancements. All of Shimano’s products are geared towards creating a more

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Posted in: Tackle Guides, Product Reviews, Tackle Tagged: Shimano Reels, Shimano Carp Reels, Shimano, Top 5, Fishing Reel, Fishing Reels