AD Culture

17 th August 2025

Summer Chub Fishing - Freelining Bread - Amanda's Angling

by Amanda Hook

Along the river has quickly become one of my favourite places to fish. It all started during a pike session with Phil Spinks, when I accidentally caught a chub on a deadbait. That surprise fish started a passion, and since then, I’ve been hooked on

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Posted in: ADTV Specials, AD Culture
15 th August 2025

We’ve reached 500k MyAD Members!

by Guest Writer

We’re incredibly proud to announce that MyAD has just reached 500,000 members! That’s half a million passionate anglers who share our love for the water, the tackle, and everything fishing has to offer. The MyAD community represents the full

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, News, Company News, AD Culture
10 th August 2025

Stalking Big Carp on the Float | Specimen Series Carp Fishing | Phil Spinks | Waveney Valley Lakes

by Phil Spinks

Welcome back to the Specimen Series, this time I’m doing some proper hands-on float fishing for carp, close to the margins, with classic lift method tactics. There’s something special about using traditional techniques to target these fish, and

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Posted in: Carp Fishing, How-to Guides, Specimen Series, AD Culture
30 th July 2025

Angling Direct Bradford Grand Opening - Join us on Saturday 2nd August

by Guest Writer

Angling Direct Bradford’s new store is opening on Saturday 2nd August! To celebrate, we will be cutting the ribbon and holding a Grand Opening here at the new store. Are you coming? With several one off deals, competitions and special guests, this

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, New Arrivals & Coming Soon, Company News, AD Culture
29 th July 2025

Angling Direct Supports Communities To Tackle UK Water Pollution

by Guest Writer

In response to the latest Environment Agency report revealing a 60% year-on-year increase in serious water pollution incidents in 2024, we are renewing our call for urgent action to protect waterways and support the angling community’s efforts in

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations, Environment, News, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News, AD Culture
27 th July 2025

Match Masterclass - LIVE MATCH - Fishing One Of The Uk's Biggest Open's

by Steven Crowe

It’s live match time again and I know how much everyone enjoys these. This time I have taken on the biggest challenge that I possibly could. We’ve booked onto the River Yare for what’s easily one of the biggest open matches in the UK. This

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Posted in: Coarse/Match Fishing , Competitions, ADTV Specials, Match Masterclass , AD Culture
13 th June 2025

Angling Direct Chester Grand Opening

by Guest Writer

To celebrate the launch of our new Angling Direct Chester store, we are hosting a Grand Opening Day on Saturday 14th June! With several one off deals, competitions and special guests, this grand opening is not one to be missed! With the store located

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Posted in: Company, Industry, New Arrivals & Coming Soon, Company News, AD Culture
19 th May 2025

ADTV Amandas Angling - Gravel Pit Tench Fishing

by Amanda Hook

Welcome to the premiere episode of Amanda’s Angling, a brand-new ADTV series where I step out from behind the camera and onto the bank! For those of you who don’t know, I’ve spent the last few years filming some of the best anglers around,

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Posted in: Coarse/Match Fishing , ADTV Specials, All About Fishing, AD Culture
05 th May 2025

MyAD Competition - Win 48 Hours Fishing with Jay Mungo Carter and a £300 Terminal Tackle Bundle.

by Guest Writer

Thanks to RidgeMonkey for this months MyAD competition, we are able to offer one lucky MyAD member the chance to win 48 hours fishing none other than Jay Mungo Cater and a £300 Terminal tackle bundle! Check out how to enter below and most

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Posted in: Competitions, News & Events, AD Culture
10 th October 2023

Fishing and Mental Health: World Mental Health Day 2023

How Fishing Can Help Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Promote Positive Mental Health. This year, World Mental Health Day is on the 10th of October, and it's the perfect time to remind all anglers, new to professional, that going out to the bankside

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Posted in: Guides & Tips, AD Culture