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08 th January 2021
Gravel Pit Pike Fishing Guide - Phil Spinks
Maybe it’s an age thing but gravel pit pike fishing is a style of pike fishing that has become more and more appealing to me in recent years. Sitting behind static deadbaits while relaxing in a nice comfy chair ticks all the right boxes for me, at
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07 th January 2021
Advanta Discovery CCX Relaxa Lo-Chair - Advanta Thursday
Many carp anglers will know that the, unfortunately, fishing can be a bit of a waiting game. Whether its a short or long session at the bankside, you need to wait for those fish to bite in comfort. The Advanta Discovery CCX Relaxa Lo-Chair
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06 th January 2021
Top 5 Tips for Fishing with Maggots
Many anglers cannot help but agree that those little wrigglers, also known as maggots are just so effective. There are many freshwater species that love a maggot - or two or three... making them a great live or imitation bait to use when at the
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05 th January 2021
Shimano Baitrunner XT-B LC Reel - Tackle Tuesday
Anglers didn’t always have the option of using a free spool reel, with the ability to easily disengage the drag to allow a big, feisty fish to run with the line for a while before being brought fully into play, but thanks to the introduction the
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04 th January 2021
Festival of Sleep Day: A Buying Guide for Sleeping at the Bankside
Sunday the 3rd January was the Festival of Sleep Day, which was introduced to ensure the stress…or excitement of Christmas and New Years celebrations are completely recovered from so you can start the New Year off being well-rested. We, here at
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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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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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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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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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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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