News & Events

22 nd April 2021

Fishing has now been prescribed by the NHS to treat Anxiety & Depression in the UK

Here at Angling Direct, we could not be happier with the recognition of the benefits angling has on mental health. Fishing is not only a pastime but a way of life for many people and its benefits to achieving a healthy body and mind can now be used

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Industry, Official Industry Guidance Tagged: AD Manchester, Tackling Minds, Mental Health, Wellbeing
19 th April 2021

Springtime Angling in the Netherlands - with Ade Kiddell

As I described in the last blog, sadly my dream house by the river is no longer, and I have moved to the Limburg area of the Netherlands. Although there is no longer have a river flowing through my garden, I am spoilt for choice with a wide variety

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Posted in: Seasonal Guides, Country Guides, News & Events, Catch Reports Tagged: Ade Kiddell, Barbel Fishing, April, Netherlands
15 th April 2021

Angling Trust’s Anglers Against Pollution Campaign

A recent WWF Living Planet Report estimated an 84% loss in freshwater biodiversity. Along with climate change, the pollution in rivers, lakes and estuaries is having a catastrophic effect on plants and wildlife – and the biggest threat is in

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Posted in: News & Events, Company, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Environment Tagged: Angling Trust, Environment, Anglers Against Pollution, Pollution
12 th April 2021

All Angling Direct Stores Are Open - April 12th 2021

We, here at Angling Direct, are happy to announce that on April 12th, 2021 that all of our 39 nationwide stores will re-open. It’s been great to see so many of our customers take advantage of our Call + Collect service, but we are over the moon to

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: Re-Opening, Stores, Tackle Shops, Restrictions
12 th April 2021

Angling Direct Sittingbourne - WE HAVE MOVED

ATTENTION ALL KENT ANGLERS! Great news for our AD customers local to our Sittingbourne store, the Angling Direct store in Sittingbourne that WAS based at 26 St Michael's Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 3DE HAS NOW MOVED. Where has AD Sittingbourne

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: Store, Relocation, Sittingbourne
19 th March 2021

Change in Season and Location: Winter to Spring Angling – With Ade Kiddell

It does not seem like it was over a year ago that we first went into lockdown, changing the whole world and the way we live our lives. With the many limits put on social mixing and travel it has been a very difficult time for my wife; Tjitske and I,

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks, News & Events, Location, Season, Catch Reports Tagged: Winter, France, Ade Kiddell, Spring, Holland, Heavy Feeder Fishing
17 th March 2021

Angling Trust Release Updates on Upcoming Changes to Fishing in England

It is the news we have all been waiting for! On the evening of 16 March 2021, Angling Trust stated that after “intense discussions with government officials” they could confirm that all forms of angling including night fishing, charter boat

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations Tagged: Angling Trust, Lockdown, Easing Restrictions
15 th March 2021

Angling Direct Sittingbourne - WE ARE MOVING

For all the Kent Anglers and our AD customers local to our Sittingbourne store, we have some news for you! The current Angling Direct store in Sittingbourne, based at 26 St Michael's Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 3DE will be CLOSED from Friday 9th

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: Angling Direct Sittingbourne
22 nd February 2021

We are Now Open - Angling Direct Redditch Store

We, here at Angling Direct are delighted to announce that our brand new store, Angling Direct Redditch is now open. Unfortunately, like the rest of the Angling Direct tackle shops, AD Redditch won’t be able to welcome you in-store just yet

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Posted in: News & Events, Company Tagged: New Store, Redditch
22 nd February 2021

Angling Trust's Fishing Out of Lockdown Appeal

Angling Trust has submitted a case to the DCMS and the Cabinet Office for the removal of the current travel restrictions for angling and a resumption in match and night fishing when the lockdown is eased. VIEW UPDATES ON ANGLING TRUST'S

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Posted in: News & Events, Industry, Official Industry Guidance, Rules & Regulations Tagged: Angling Trust, Fishing Restrictions, Lockdown