Angling Direct Blog

04 th March 2021

Advanta Protector MZ Shelter - Advanta Thursday

This Advanta Shelter is ideal for those short carping sessions this time of year, where you need some coverage for the rain, wind or occasionally some shade from the sun. Check out its host of features below: Made from 5000HH, 150D polyester Has

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Tackle, Accessories Tagged: Shelters, Advanta
03 rd March 2021

5 Fishing Rucksacks for 2023

<p>The last time this blogspace featured a rucksack buying guide was 2014! A lot has changed since then, all tackle items have advanced since then, but none more noticeable than the fishing rucksack.</p> <p>If you headed to the

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Posted in: Tackle Reviews
02 nd March 2021

Shimano Power Aero XTB Reel - Tackle Tuesday

Shimano are the leading name in big reels, with a well-deserved reputation for products that look good, and perform beautifully. The Power Aero XTB Reel is no exception. Featuring a HAGANE gearing system, where all gear components have

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Posted in: Tackle Reviews
01 st March 2021

Fishing in Wales – Your Guide to the Best Fishing Spots

To mark St David's Day, we, here at Angling Direct are sharing some of the top locations to fish in Wales for you to add to your 'must fish list'. Wales has over 750 miles of coast and offers land dotted with some amazing rivers and lakes, perfect

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Posted in: Guides & FAQs, Country Guides, Location Tagged: Location, Wales
26 th February 2021

Beach Fishing For Flatfish - Dab Rigs, Tips & Tactics

Beach Fishing For Flatfish - Dab Rigs, Tips & TacticsTraditionally the colder months at the beginning of the year are normally very quiet months for the sea angler.The increase in Sprat population normally pulls all the larger fish into the

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Buying Guides, Fishing Tips & Tricks
25 th February 2021

Advanta Discovery CX5 5 Season Sleeping Bag - Advanta Thursday

If you’ve ever spent a long night shivering on your bedchair, trying and failing to sleep, then you’ll know that a sub-zero night on the bank has its own special space reserved in hell. No night has felt longer than one spent desperately

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Posted in: Tackle Reviews
24 th February 2021

How to Catch Chub - Top 5 Tips

Chub are described as the greediest of fish. Often on a cold winters day chub have saved me a blank when every other species has well and truly shut up shop. There’s nothing quite like a winter river chub; however, chub can be found in stillwaters

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Chub Fishing
23 rd February 2021

RidgeMonkey RM-Tec Orbit Double Tapered Mono - Tackle Tuesday

The RidgeMonkey Tec Orbit Double Tapered Mono is a specialist casting line with an integral tapered shockleader at each end for maximum distance. When to Use Monofilament Fishing Line The monofilament line is great for extreme range

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Tackle Tagged: Line, Ridgemonkey, Mono
22 nd February 2021

We are Now Open - Angling Direct Redditch Store

We, here at Angling Direct are delighted to announce that our brand new store, Angling Direct Redditch is now open. Unfortunately, like the rest of the Angling Direct tackle shops, AD Redditch won’t be able to welcome you in-store just yet

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: New Store, Redditch
22 nd February 2021

Angling Trust's Fishing Out of Lockdown Appeal

Angling Trust has submitted a case to the DCMS and the Cabinet Office for the removal of the current travel restrictions for angling and a resumption in match and night fishing when the lockdown is eased. VIEW UPDATES ON ANGLING TRUST'S

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations Tagged: Angling Trust, Fishing Restrictions, Lockdown