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18 th August 2020
Fortis Recce Umbrella Black Two Layer - Tackle Tuesday
As the heat waves are replaced by sudden storms at the bankside, it is best to come prepared with the tackle that will protect you from the elements. The Fortis Recce Umbrella is a two-layer, black brolly that offers shelter and shade for
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14 th August 2020
Advanta X5 Float & Feeder 13ft Rods - Advanta Saturday
Designed for medium to large river fishing, the X5 13ft rods from Advanta boast a variety of features well suited to float and feeder fishing techniques. The X5 Float 13ft Rod Float fishing can be one of the most successful tactics to employ when
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13 th August 2020
Carp Porter Barrow Bivvy Light - Thursday Focus
Ever felt frustrated at just how awkward it is to use a barrow effectively on night sessions? Constantly turning your head to get the right angle to ensure you’re not about to wheel over somebody’s broken bottles, or take yourself down
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12 th August 2020
Korda Wrap Sunglasses - Wednesday Review
The Great British weather is famous for its unpredictability, which is why it pays to have a good quality pair of polarising sunglasses on you at all times. Whether you’re angling in bright but overcast conditions, full sunlight, or low
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12 th August 2020
International Youth Day – Top 10 Tips for Taking Your Child Fishing
The 12th August marks International Youth Day, which is a great opportunity to teach your children something new! We, here at Angling Direct support and encourage many youth angling events such as the Fishing 4 Schools, Learn to Fish Carp Academy and
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11 th August 2020
RidgeMonkey Heavy Duty Water Carrier - Tackle Tuesday
With the summer bringing some extreme heat, it is important to keep hydrated when at the bankside. Whether it is a cup of water to drink or a quick splash to refresh your face and neck, some fresh water can help bring your body temperature down so
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06 th August 2020
Fox Easy Mat - Thursday Focus
To any angler, fish care is vital, especially in the summer heat. Both angler and fish have to take care when fishing in the humid conditions so to make life easier for the anglers and safer for the fish, check out Fox's Easy Mat. When landing a
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05 th August 2020
Guru Team Stealth Black Seatbox - Wednesday Review
Created by Rive for Guru, the Stealth seatbox brings match anglers who are just getting their feet, and their lines, wet on the professional circuit the benefit of two of angling's brightest new brands, with design quality that's
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04 th August 2020
Avid Carp Lok Down Bucket Stand - Tackle Tuesday
Many carp anglers will agree that in recent years spodding has become hugely popular! Spodding gets all the carp interested in your swim and before you know it the battle of landing a great carp in the net begins! What is spodding? For
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03 rd August 2020
Catching Catfish – A Guide to Catfishing in the UK
The catfish or sometimes known, Silurus glanis, is the largest freshwater fish within the UK and probably also within most of Europe’s freshwaters. According to the Canal & River Trust, this large and powerful fish can reach weights up to
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