News

03 rd February 2016

Supporting National Fishing Month

Angling Direct has joined the 5p bag scheme… but with a big difference. In conjunction with the Angling Trades Association (ATA) - of which the company is a member - ALL proceeds generated from sales of Angling Direct carrier bags will go directly

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Company News Tagged: Angling Direct, National Fishing Month, 5p Bag Scheme
02 nd February 2016

Tackle Tuesday… Fox FX9 Reel

Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…The reel market has to be the most difficult to make your mark in, such has been the dominance of Shimano and Daiwa over the years. However, several companies are now finding that their products, when they

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Reels, Fox, Carp Fishing Reels, Total Carp Magazine, Fox FX9
27 th January 2016

Wednesday Review... Advanta Discovery CX One Night Stand Bivvy

Our very own Nathan Highley, Norwich store carp consultant, has recently been testing out the Advanta Discovery CX One Night Stand Bivvy, here's what he has to say about it... I've been using the Advanta One Night Stand now for around two and a half

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Bivvy, Advanta, Advanta Discovery, Advanta Discovery One Night Stand, Advanta Bivvy
26 th January 2016

Tackle Tuesday... JRC Kurve Indicator System

Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…Described as the most versatile indicators available today, the Kurve presentation set includes three hangers with five colour options each, two extra weights for each hanger as well as a chain or stiff

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, JRC, Indicators, Total Carp Magazine, JRC Kurve Indicators
21 st January 2016

EACH Charity Carp Fishing Fundraiser

Back in October, members of the Angling Direct team, lead by Norwich store manager Andy Flint, and Phoexnix Gym took part in a charity carp fishing match to raise money for EACH – East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.The match comprised of 12

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Posted in: News, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Charity Match, EACH, East Anglia's Children's Hospices
21 st January 2016

Perch Fishing - Build It And They Will Come

As seen in Coarse Fishing Answers Magazine… Build It And They Will Come... When it comes to getting big perch out of commercial waters, building your swim match-style is the way to go, as Hardy & Greys angler Gareth Goldson explains.When

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, Catch Reports, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Perch, Perch Fishing, Perch Rigs, Perch Tips, Coarse Fishing Answers, Gareth Goldson
20 th January 2016

Wednesday Review... Petzl Headtorches

Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…Petzl has long been synonymous with top-quality head torches, with the compact designs but often unique features appealing to carp anglers in particular.The 100-lumen Tikka has been around for as long as I

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Total Carp Magazine, Petzl, Petzl Tikka, Petzl Tactikka, Petzl Tikkina, Headlamps, Headtorches
20 th January 2016

3lb 12oz Monster River Roach!

Good friend and Angling Direct backed Josh Fisher has hit the headlines again this week with a stunning specimen river Roach of 3lb 12oz. The big redfin was the only bite of a five month campaign, which saw Josh put the rod hours in on a super tough

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, River Fishing, Roach, Josh Fisher, Roach Fishing, River
20 th January 2016

Chinook III Charter Fishing Report – January

The last fortnight has seen a real mix of weather but with less wind we have managed to get out a few times and given our anglers some great sport.The cod are still thin on the ground but the ones that are there are good fish around 4-5lb with the

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Sea Fishing, Charter Boat, Fishing Trips, Chinook II, Phil White, Chinook III
18 th January 2016

Carp Fishing With The Guru Hybrid Feeder

For this latest episode we head to the Barford Lakes, with the aim of trying to catch a few fish from the match lake, on the Guru Hybrid Feeder.Essentially the Hybrid Feeder is another take on the Method Feeder, however at this time of year when the

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, ADTV Specials, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Guru, Steve Crowe, Feeder Fishing, TT Week, Video, Guru Hybrid Feeder