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24 th December 2020

End of Year Round-Up – With Ade Kiddell

With only a few days left of what has been a very eventful 2020, we can only hope that 2021 brings us all a much better year than 2020, that has certainly tested us all. December Fishing in France The last few weeks the weather has turned a bit

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks, Season, Catch Reports Tagged: Christmas, Chub Fishing, France, Ade Kiddell, Barbel Fishing, End of Year
23 rd December 2020

Winter Bait Guide: How To Make The Perfect Winter Spod Mix

With the temperatures dropping this time of year, the waters are cooler and the fish need a bit more encouragement to leave those warm pockets of water. Choice of bait plays a huge part in the colder mither that is why this winter spod mix will help

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Posted in: How-to Guides, Seasonal Guides, Bait, Season Tagged: Winter, Bait, Spod Mix, How To
22 nd December 2020

5 Short Session Bivvies for Christmas 2020

On a short session, managing your time is imperative, if you’re only out for a day session, or a quick 24-hour ticket, you need certain things from your chosen shelter. It needs to be quick and easy to assemble, so you can maximise your

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Posted in: Tackle Reviews
21 st December 2020

The Most Impressive Catches of 2020 by Species

2020 has not been without its ups and downs but to celebrate all that was great for the angling community in the past year we have collected the most impressive catches across most freshwater species across the UK,

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Posted in: Species Guides, News & Events, Catch Reports Tagged: Specimen Fish, Andy Hull, Catch Reports
17 th December 2020

Discovery CCX Relaxa Lo-Chair - Advanta Thursday

Angling Direct’s Advanta range continues to grow and continues to produce quality, durable items at competitive prices. The Discovery CCX Relaxa Chair Lite is a great example of that Advanta ethos, with plenty of attractive features, a lightweight

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Posted in: Tackle Reviews
16 th December 2020

How to Make Home Cooked Hemp in 5 Easy Steps

<p>Hemp is one of the all-time great baits. From carp and barbel to roach and dace, pretty much anything that swims will feed on it. You can use it as loose feed or on the hook all year round, with the only downside being that if you use a lot

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Posted in: Guides & FAQs, How-to Guides, Bait Tagged: Bait, Beginners Guide, Hemp, Home Cooked Hemp
15 th December 2020

Nash Siren R3 Alarm - Tackle Tuesday

The Nash Siren R3 Alarm boasts all the features that are best-loved about the original Siren range, as well as a whole host of upgraded and added extras which really make it the crème de la crème of Nash’s alarm range. First impressions count

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Posted in: Product Reviews, Tackle Tagged: Nash Bite Alarms, Tackle Tuesday, Siren
14 th December 2020

DAM Quick 1 RD Reel - Christmas Deal of the Day

This year, Angling Direct is counting down to Christmas in the best way ...with Daily Christmas Deals! If you are shopping for an angler this Christmas be sure to check back with us daily to check out all the tackle items on offer! If you think you'

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Posted in: Special Offers & Deals Tagged: Reels, Christmas, Deal Of The Day
11 th December 2020

Your Guide to Pike Fishing - Top 10 Pike Fishing Tips

<p>With the water temperatures dropping and frost on the ground, winter is the perfect time to get fishing for pike! In fact, pike are a species synonymous with wintertime. Targeting these predators can sometimes be a little tricky, so here are

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Posted in: Guides & FAQs, Tips & Tricks, Beginner's Guides, Species Guides, Discipline Tagged: Pike, Pike fishing, Coarse Fishing Answers
11 th December 2020

DAM 6-Leg Bedchair Microfleece Steel - Christmas Daily Deals

The DAM 6-Leg Bed Chair Microfleece is a solid six-leg bed chair with a strong but lightweight steel frame. The micro fleece main mattress offers incredible comfort and insulation. The outer mattress is made of 600D Polyester and in a different green

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Posted in: Tackle Reviews