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07 th April 2020
Tackle Tuesday - Sticky Baits Hi-Attract Pop Ups
Sticky Baits Hi-Attract Buchu-Berry Pop Ups: These bright pink hookbaits include a special combination of attractors which have been used on the quiet for many, many years. Sticky believe it to be one of the best hookbait attractor packages they
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06 th April 2020
Phil Spinks - Top 5 Tench Fishing Tips
With spring just around the corner, my attention like many other specimen anglers should be turned to tench fishing. However, until we are out of isolation we can just brush up on our techniques and prepare tackle for when we can get back to the
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04 th April 2020
Advanta Saturday - Protector Bivvy 2 Man V2 + Protector Bivvy 2 Man V2 Overwrap
Many long session or overnight anglers not only want a shelter to keep them safe from bugs and the elements whilst sleeping at the bank but also space to really relax with company or to enjoy extra room for a fishing chair, table and luggage. The
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03 rd April 2020
Ade Kiddell - Tips for Anglers in Isolation
So there I was enjoying another great winters fishing, the mild weather had kept the fish feeding well. Just a few weeks later and sadly the world is in crisis and fishing for a few weeks will have to take a back seat while we all take extra care of
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02 nd April 2020
Dave Coster’s HOW TO – Shot Wagglers
Something that I see a lot of novice anglers struggle with is the way they shot up unloaded wagglers, spreading various size weights all over the rig. Doing this results in the floats not casting accurately as well as lots of tangling! Once you have
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02 nd April 2020
Thursday Focus – Zippo Green Heatbank 6 Rechargeable Hand Warmer & Power Bank
Us anglers love a gadget that can make a session in the bitter cold a little more enjoyable. Not only does the Zippo Green Heatbank 6 warm the hands but it also offers a power bank for all the tech you are bound to take with you for a session. With
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01 st April 2020
Phil Spinks - The Accidental Mirror
Back in 2012 I was a very lucky angler, catching my biggest ever carp while targeting tench. Seeing as we’re all now stuck inside, I thought it would a good time to share my throwback story with you. I have always had a fondness towards the
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01 st April 2020
Wednesday Review - Saber Tuff Kettle
With a 0.9litre capacity, the Saber Tuff Kettle weighs in at just 150g, with a 155mm x 67mm profile, this space saving kettle features a fold-flat handle, which makes it easy to pack away at the end of your session, and is easy to
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31 st March 2020
Tackle Tuesday - PowerPacs DAB Radio
It is easy to feel a little too disconnected during longer sessions out on the bank, but thanks to the meteoric rise of the Powapacs brand your next trip can include comforts that keep you from feeling lonely. Bringing both entertainment and company
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31 st March 2020
Ade Kiddell- Your Guide to Freshwater Fishing in the Winter
Since the new year, the weather has been very wet, leading many rivers to flood and now we have to put the rods away entirely to keep the public safe. Nonetheless, a benefit I found last season of having the rivers full of water from relatively mild
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