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29 th April 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Daiwa Cast’izm 25 QDA
Daiwa Cast'izm 25 QDA Reel ReviewThe concept of the ‘big pit’ reel is a Daiwa specialty, it’s one of there area’s of expertise, and for many years they have been pushing the boundaries of reel performance seeking improvement as the sport and
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28 th April 2014
The Week Ahead...
Well first of all I must apologies that there was no ‘week ahead’ blog last week, it was of course the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and even though the Angling Stores were open the offices closed for this period, meaning I managed the full four
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23 rd April 2014
Sea Fishing For Cod From The Shore – Part Four
For this latest episode we swapped the steep shingle beaches of Suffolk, for the sandy surf beaches of North Norfolk.Armed with a 100 fine Lugworm and a bucket of fresh Peeler Crab, we set out on the fourth part of our Cod quest, with the hope of
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23 rd April 2014
Chinook II Charter Fishing Report – April
Relatively settled weather has been with us for the past few weeks, meaning we have been able to get out to sea most days. This has resulted in some superb sport for our anglers, with some very nice catches of Thornback Ray in most areas.As they
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23 rd April 2014
Wednesday Review... Shimano Tribal Supressa Carp Rods
Shimano Tribal Supressa Carp Rods ReviewFinally, I have found a set of rods that fill the void in my tackle’s capabilities. Most of my fishing is done at close range with the softest, shortest rod that I can warrant using. There are an increasing
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22 nd April 2014
Bank Holiday Bonanza... Michael Stewart
Bank Holiday Bonanza... Michael StewartThe last couple of sessions since the 29lb Mirror had been relatively quiet, with only two small doubles gracing my rods. Even though I’d been getting down at 1-2pm on a Friday, this wasn't giving me enough
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22 nd April 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Matrix Match Master Seatbox
Matrix Match Master Seatbox ReviewRegular readers will know that I am a huge fan of the original Fox MSB box from a couple of years ago. I used to absolutely love this box and still believe it to be at the top of the tree when it comes to compact
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16 th April 2014
Syndicate Success For Highley & Anderson!
Syndicate Success For Highley & Anderson!Nathan Highley, one of our Carp consultants and BCAC finalist and his partner Bob Anderson have been doing what they do best and that’s catching Carp!The Navitas and Sticky backed anglers, who have
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16 th April 2014
Wednesday Review... Preston Absolute Float Rod
Preston Innovations Absolute Float RodA float rod is the cornerstone of the pleasure angler’s arsenal, and for me it’s worth a good investment in a tool that will do exactly what I ask of it.When it comes to quality tackle in this area, you’re
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15 th April 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Wychwood Solace Big Pit 65FS Reel
Wychwood Solace Big Pit 65FS Reel ReviewThere seems to be a recurring theme with my tested reviews, and it’s the one I’m more than happy to continue. Given the opportunity, I always prefer to review gear that combines quality with value for money
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