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10 th June 2021
Advanta Headtorches - Advanta Thursday
If you're lucky enough to be woken up to a screaming run in the middle of the night, being able to see what you're doing is of paramount importance. The Advanta headtorch range offers you the ability to light up your swim at a reasonable pricepoint.
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03 rd June 2021
Advanta Endurance Memory Foam Low Chair - Advanta Thursday
Exclusive to Angling Direct, the Advanta Endurance Memory Foam Low Chair is the perfect chair for use inside a bivvy or shelter. The low profile of this chair offers superior head clearance in the bivvy or shelter and it is
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26 th May 2021
How to Get The Most Out of Boilies - The Ultimate Carp Bait
Boilies are a deadly bait, especially when targeting larger specimen carp. They are hugely effective straight out of the packet, or freezer, but here are a few extra helpful tips to ensure you get the most out of your boilies.Go Easy On Your Pockets&
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19 th May 2021
Top 10 Fishing Tools & Gadgets - Save Yourself Some Time on the Bank
Fishing accessories, tools, gadgets, whatever you want to call them, are incredibly handy to have on the bank, saving you time and energy. These days there are plenty of cool gadgets on the market, from hook sharpeners, right through to glow in the
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10 th May 2021
A Quick Guide to Sleeping Bags for Fishing
Any angler who’s ever done an overnighter will know the need for a quality sleeping bag. Even on the warmest of days, hit midnight to dawn and that temperature will make you wish you had a nice bit of kit to slip inside and get some warmth into
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07 th May 2021
The Angler's Buying Guide to Weighing Scales
Ask any angler about what he or she has caught, and most likely the first thing they’ll tell you is the weight of their catch. Knowing the weight of your catch is one of the most important things for many anglers and essential for those anglers who
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26 th April 2021
What Equipment Do You NEED to Start Fly Fishing?
Fly fishing is one of the oldest of the angling disciplines and has been a part of angling history since the early Roman period. The sport has retained its popularity to this day for being different to conventional fishing. With most styles of
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19 th April 2021
Guide to Beach & Sea Fishing Bait, Fresh or Artificial?
As with any fishing discipline, sea fishing bait is of paramount importance, anglers spend considerable time planning their next session; what tackle to use, line, rigs etc, but you have to remember the only thing the fish are actually interested in
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05 th April 2021
Bankside Cooking - An Angler's Guide to Fishing Cooking Equipment
A long session angler knows that nothing is better than laying on their bedchair with a stomach full of hot food or waking up to the thought of a hearty full English breakfast! Cooking equipment is just as essential on the bankside or by the
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31 st March 2021
The Ultimate Buying Guide for Sea Anglers - What Equipment Do You NEED to Start Sea or Beach Fishing?
As an island, the UK has plenty of coastlines that provide plenty of opportunities for sea fishing whether it's offshore or beach fishing from the shore. This guide will help you compile the ultimate sea fishing starter kit, covering rods, reels,
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