Lure Fishing
- At the start of my latest blog, you catch me on the hunt for bass on the lure again. After the success of the last trip I was keen to get back on the beach and cast some plastic about. It was two weeks from my last trip, so the tides were spot on Continue reading
Monday Top 5 - Short Sessions
by Hassan KhanAs daylight hours reduce, temperatures drop, and winter looms this can often result in a few anglers ‘packing up’ until spring. Fishing short sessions can be a great way to not only maximise your limited time on the bank but also help you catch more Continue readingDarren Jukes - Something New
by Hassan KhanI’ve finally had a go at drop shotting. A year ago A customer of mine twisted my arm to go drop shotting with him. I’ve finally got a free day, so we decided to have a go. We decided on a venue; the waterfront basin in Merryhill, near Stourbridge, Continue readingAngling Direct Wroxham Fox Rage & Salmo Open Day - Saturday 6th October 2018
by Hassan KhanIt’s the time of year when predator fishing comes into its own. AD Wroxham is located right next to Wroxham Broad, the gateway to the predator mecca that is the Norfolk Broads, and the store is hosting a timely Fox Rage and Salmo Open Day with Continue readingAdvanta Saturday - Advanta Discovery CX Rover Landing Net
by Hassan KhanAn Angling Direct exclusive, the Advanta brand began as a carp brand, and that focus, passion, and commitment is still very much at the forefront, even as Advanta adds other angling disciplines, including predator, sea, and match fishing, to its Continue readingJustin Grapes - The Final Push For Tench
by Hassan KhanOver the last couple of months, with my job being very busy, my fishing has been limited from what I’m used to, but overall it’s been a productive spring for the tench and as we are heavily into a hot summer it’s been difficult to find something Continue readingWednesday Review - Berkley Whiplash 8 Braid
by Hassan KhanReviewed by Carpology Magazine…Braids don’t come any more ‘proper’ than those supplied by Berkley... BERKLEY ARE the venerable American line producers who have been around since 1937. Whiplash 8, now in its umpteenth year of production, is Continue readingMonday Top 5 - Braid Tips
by Hassan KhanWhether its lure fishing, feeder fishing or carp fishing, braid, with its zero stretch, abrasion resistance, and ability to cut through weed beds certainly has its advantages (where fisheries allow its use). Here are a few tips to think about when Continue readingAdvanta Saturday - Advanta X5 30 Reel
by Hassan KhanA new product in the Advanta range is the Advanta X5 30 Reel. Heading into the reel market, Advanta have developed a reel which provides anglers with versatility, reliability, and feature packed performance, all with Advanta’s core principle of Continue readingThursday Focus - Shimano Reels
by Hassan KhanBig Hits From Big Reels Shimano. Even for non-anglers, the name has an echo of elite, rumours of their precision crafted perfection rippling through layers of personal interest and enthusiasm – and proving, once anglers themselves have one of Continue reading