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01 st October 2019
Dave Coster's Fishing Diary- September
After fruitlessly chasing the shadowy big tench that live in Denton Reservoir for much of August, I decided to try for this species in a venue that’s a bit easier, Buckminster Brick Pit. This attractive, horseshoe shaped club lake is a pleasant
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01 st October 2019
Dave Coster's How To- Catch Autumn Tench
Tench are often thought of as an early summer species, but if you use the right tactics and the weather stays reasonably mild, you can still catch these fish deep into the autumn. However, baits that were successful during those balmy summer days
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01 st October 2019
Tackle Tuesday- JRC Cocoon 2G Universal Porch
JRC was founded in 1992 in Essex, originally manufacturing bedchairs but now providing a host of gear for carp anglers. With its slogan of ‘expect more’, JRC sets itself an incredibly high standard that it routinely meets. Coming from a great
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27 th September 2019
Advanta Saturday- Advanta Protector Peak Bivvies & Wraps
The Advanta Protector series offers protection for those angler that love to head down to the bank for long weekends in hopes of a few catches and possibly a new PB. Whilst you wait for that monster carp to land in the back of the net, rest in the
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26 th September 2019
Angling Direct Rotherham Is Coming Soon
We are ecstatic to be able to announce that Angling Direct’s newest store is opening in Rotherham and will be swinging open its doors on Saturday 19th October, to celebrate we are hosting a grand opening and you’re all invited.The hometown of the
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26 th September 2019
Thursday Focus- Dynamite Baits Hit n Run Pop-Ups
As the winter approaches, you need to start stocking up for carping in the cold. Your winter hookbait needs to present that washed out pink, white and yellow colouring to ensure a deadly rig. With the asstiance of top carper, Rob Hughes, Dynamite
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25 th September 2019
Wednesday Review- Browning Xitan Z8-2 Advance 16m
The Browning Xitan Z8-2 Advance 16m is a top-end performance pole packed with features at a mid-range price. The all new Xitan Power Z8-2 allows anglers to enjoy the full range of advanced features and technology found on our top-end poles, but at a
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24 th September 2019
Tackle Tuesday- Cygnet Swan Neck Buzzer Bars
If you’re a fan of buzz bars, as opposed to single banksticks or a rod pod, there are few brands that can match the quality and reliability of Cygnet. The brand has built a reputation for developing and manufacturing high quality rod support whilst
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20 th September 2019
Advanta Saturday- Advanta CCX 5 Season Sleeping Bag
If you’re brave enough to get out on the bank during the depths of winter, a 5 season sleeping bag is an absolute essential, staying warm in your bivvy will be your number one priority once the light fades. Advanta present the Discovery CCX 5
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19 th September 2019
Thursday Focus- Greys Prodigy GT4 Rod 50mm
The Greys Prodigy GT4 is the fourth instalment of the progressive-actioned Prodigy carp rod. Built on the success of previous generations, the GT4 advances the platform further with subtle tweaks to bring the range bang up to date with the
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