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05 th March 2021
Top 5 Fly Fishing Tips
Many anglers will overlook fly fishing for being too difficult or too expensive, which, we, here at Angling Direct want to change your mind on. Spring brings a perfect time to get into Fly Fishing. It is an awesome way to spend a few hours targeting
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01 st March 2021
Fishing in Wales – Your Guide to the Best Fishing Spots
To mark St David's Day, we, here at Angling Direct are sharing some of the top locations to fish in Wales for you to add to your 'must fish list'. Wales has over 750 miles of coast and offers land dotted with some amazing rivers and lakes, perfect
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26 th February 2021
Beach Fishing For Flatfish - Dab Rigs, Tips & Tactics
Beach Fishing For Flatfish - Dab Rigs, Tips & TacticsTraditionally the colder months at the beginning of the year are normally very quiet months for the sea angler.The increase in Sprat population normally pulls all the larger fish into the
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24 th February 2021
How to Catch Chub - Top 5 Tips
Chub are described as the greediest of fish. Often on a cold winters day chub have saved me a blank when every other species has well and truly shut up shop. There’s nothing quite like a winter river chub; however, chub can be found in stillwaters
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19 th February 2021
Winter Pike Fishing On Rivers - with Mick Brown
If you are heading to the riverbank this winter, Mick Brown, the predator fishing specialist has a few tips to help get some more pike in your net. In this guide, Mick Brown explains the baits and rigs to help you get the best out of your predator
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17 th February 2021
How to Catch Bream; Bait, Tackle, Rigs - Beginner's Guide
Bream, a deep bodied shoal fish, isn’t everyone’s favourite, but when other species aren’t biting, the bream are good sport. Once you have located a bream, chances are you have located a whole shoal of them, one of the reasons you can really
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10 th February 2021
Top 5 Solid PVA Bag Tips
Speed is a great aspect of solid PVA bag fishing. Making up a load of these bait bags will serve you well a night before a session and certainly provide a carpet of bait that carp cannot refuse. PVA is the ultimate confidence in a bag for all carp
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08 th February 2021
Top Winter Barbel Fishing Tips
Barbel fishing can be a tough old game in the winter months but it's vital you head to the bank with a game plan and the right techniques to make every opportunity count. To help you on your way, we spoke to top barbel angler Ade Kiddell and
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05 th February 2021
"50lb of Pike in the Boat!" - Phil Spinks
Fishing this winter has been very different with lockdown restrictions to consider, but in between the madness my pike floats have vanished a few times. I decided to concentrate more on local boat fishing this winter, targeting 25lb+ pike on the
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05 th February 2021
The Official 2021 Guide to Fishing Licences for Anglers
Whether you are new to angling or wanting to renew your licence for another year, now is the time to get that renewal ready. This guide to Fishing Rod Licences will answer the common queries beginner and returning anglers deal with when purchasing a
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