News

31 st January 2018

Angling Direct Stoke - Grand Opening

After months of hard work, planning, and organisation, the day finally arrived: we were out there, on the very ground where the latest addition to the Angling Direct family of knowledgeable local fishing stores would officially open.Arriving at the

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Posted in: News, Company News Tagged: Nash Tackle, Grand Opening, Angling Direct Stoke, AD Stoke, Martin Clarke, Fox International
31 st January 2018

Wednesday Review - Chub 2018 SAT-A-LITE Range

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… SET TO IMPRESS Chub are out to impress with their 2018 collection – and along with a healthier bank balance, you’ll also be a damn sight more comfortable in twenty-eighteen… This new collection has

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Chub, Bivvy Light, Chub SAT-A-LITE Range, Carb Fishing, Headtorch, Night Fishing
30 th January 2018

Dave Coster How To - Tie A Pole Rig

There are many types of pole rigs and some are quite complicated, which perhaps puts some anglers off making their own. However, many of the rigs I use are relatively simple and yet surprisingly versatile. Here’s how I put them together…STEP 1The

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, News, Fishing Tips & Tricks, Fishing Tackle Guides Tagged: Pole Fishing, Dave Coster, Dave's How To, Pole Fishing Rigs
30 th January 2018

Tackle Tuesday - Chub 2018 Outkast EZ-Back Chair Range

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… SET TO IMPRESS When it comes to seating, Chub do it better than most, and fresh for the backend of twenty-seventeen are three new chairs to suit every type of angler (and every size of wallet). Let us explain

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Chub, Carpology, Chairs, Chub Outkast, Chub Outkast EZ-Back Chair Mate, Chub Outkast EZ-Back Chair, Chub Outkast EZ-Back Comfy Chair
29 th January 2018

Monday Top 5 - Lure Fishing

Lure fishing is a great way to locate and target predators such as perch, zander, pike and even catfish. There are days when simply chucking a lure as far as you can and reeling it steadily back can work; however, the following tips will help you

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Posted in: Beginner's Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tips & Tricks Tagged: Predator fishing, Pike, Lure Fishing, Perch, Zander, Monday Top 5 Tips, Monday Top 5 Lure Fishing Tips
27 th January 2018

Advanta Saturday - Advanta Discovery CSX Magma Stove

Fishing overnighters or longer sessions is all about being comfortable. Not only does comfort inevitably make you fish better, but it also keeps you keen even on even the coldest winter days. The Advanta Discovery CSX Magma Stove provides you with

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Advanta, Cooking Equipment, Stove, Advanta Discovery CSX Magma Stove
24 th January 2018

Darryn Stolworthy - Winter Roaming

I had got all my pike stuff ready in the weeks leading up to the start of October, and was really looking forward to getting out after them. I managed three days in the first two weeks of October, for a grand total of 1 dropped run! Not the start I

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Pike, Darryn Stolworthy, River Fishing, Chub, River Wensum, AD Specialists
23 rd January 2018

Window Of Opportunity - Justin Grapes

With the Christmas break upon us, I was hoping - along with everyone else! - to get out on the river for a few sessions after the Wensum chub. My first planned session was the Thursday before Christmas and on arriving at the river, it looked spot on

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Justin Grapes, Pike fishing, River Fishing, Chub Fishing, Perch Fishing, AD Specialists
23 rd January 2018

Chinook III Charter Fishing Report – January

We have had every kind of weather you can imagine over this last fortnight and lost a lot of trips. However we have managed to get the last two weekends in and i'm pleased to report that there are some cod here.There has been a definite increase in

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Sea Fishing, Charter Boat, Fishing Trips, Chinook II, Phil White, Chinook III
23 rd January 2018

Tackle Tuesday - Chub Outcast Shelter

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… This little shelter is something a bit special...The shelter itself is based around the proven pram-hood design, with a few clever tweaks. Principally, it’s got a flat back, which allows you to squeeze the bed

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing, Bivvy, Carpology, Shelter, Chub Outcast Shelter