Angling Direct Blog

30 th August 2021

How To Use Korda Krimps & When To Use Krimps – Carp Fishing Quickbite

In this AD Quickbite, we show you exactly how to use the Korda Krimps, along with 3 ideal situations to use Krimps rather than knots. What Fishing Equipment Do I Need? In this Quickbite, the AD team used the follow tackle items:

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Posted in: How-to Guides Tagged: Carp Fishing, Korda
28 th August 2021

Top 5 Tips for Taking Children Fishing – From Ade Kiddell

It’s been great to see a large take-up of the Angling Direct Free Whips for kids offer, I personally know a few people who have taken up the offer and the kids absolutely loved going fishing. As the summer holidays draw to a close, be sure to check

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks, Beginner's Guides Tagged: get kids fishing
27 th August 2021

JRC Defender Compact Carryall - Product Spotlight

With a roomy main compartment and three large external storage pockets, this carryall isn't as compact as its name suggests! Perfect for an overnight on the bank, durable enough to survive every borrowing-to-the-bankside eventuality, and fully water

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Accessories Tagged: JRC, Luggage, Fishing Bag
27 th August 2021

Grand Store Opening of AD Leicester

It has been very long overdue but finally, the return Grand Store Openings are back! We, here at Angling Direct have planned to give our Angling Direct Leicester store it’s very long overdue Grand Opening tomorrow! Due to the pandemic and

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: Store Opening, leicester
25 th August 2021

Late Summer Fishing in the Netherlands - With Ade Kiddell

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">After my last blog detailing the serious flooding in Europe, and in particular, my local river; the Grensmaas, I can tell you that it has been great to finally be able to get

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Posted in: Catch Reports Tagged: Carp, Barbel Fishing, Netherlands
23 rd August 2021

How To Attach Your Hookbait Using Bait Floss – Carp Fishing Quickbite

In this AD Quickbite guide for carp fishing, we show you 2 different ways to use bait floss to attach your hookbaits! What is Bait Floss? For those anglers that are yet to discover the magic of bait floss, it is used by anglers to

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Posted in: Guides & FAQs, How-to Guides, Bait Tagged: Carp Fishing, Hookbait, Bait Floss
20 th August 2021

Shimano Beastmaster XB Reel - Product Spotlight

With the Beastmaster XB Reel, Shimano has brought anglers improved performance, with the same quality and cosmetics that ensured the XTA/XSA reel range made such a positive impact on the scene. As its name suggests, this big pit reel is ready to

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Tackle Tagged: Shimano Reels, Reels
18 th August 2021

Angling Direct Leicester - Grand Store Opening

Store Grand Openings are back! We, here at Angling Direct have planned to give our Angling Direct Leicester store it’s very long overdue Grand Opening. Due to the pandemic and store restrictions, when we opened AD Leicester back in September 2020

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: Store Opening
17 th August 2021

An Angler's Buyers Guide to Fishing Bite Alarms

Nothing is worse than realising you’ve just missed out on the catch of a lifetime because you weren’t paying enough attention to your rod. A bite alarm is much more than just an electronic accessory – it’s your trusted partner on the bank!

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Tackle, Buying Guides Tagged: Carp Fishing Bite Alarms, Bite Alarms
16 th August 2021

How to Tie a Simple Flatfish Rig - Quickbite

This flatfish rig is something of a go-to for the sea anglers at Angling Direct, this in-depth, step-by-step video highlights how to tie the rig for optimum results. Whilst the rig is designed with flatfish in mind, it really will catch anything that

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Posted in: Tackle, Bait