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28 th March 2017
Fishing Licences Explained
<p>Now that spring is well and truly upon us, it is time to think about renewing your fishing licence. Licences for the new fishing year come into play on 1<sup>st</sup> April and you can <strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk
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24 th March 2017
Rate, Review & Win!
Are you a regular in one of our 15 stores? We’d love to hear what you think – and you could walk away with a £250 gift card to spend!We’re really proud of our stores and the service they offer – so, if you’ve never been in to visit before
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23 rd March 2017
Chinook III Charter Fishing Report – March
The last fortnight has seen a big influx of thornback rays into all the inshore areas in the Thames Estuary. These fish are early this year but with the lack of cod they are very welcome.We are starting to see some big female rays with one reported
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17 th March 2017
Doing Dad Proud - Steve Swan
On the 12th of March, my brother and I fished an organised match down on Riverside Road in the city centre. The match was organised as a memorial match for my late father, as he used to run a series of matches every winter. So, this year, the
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15 th March 2017
Wednesday Review... Avid Carp Tuned Barrow & Barrow Organiser
As you would expect from the ever-growing and impressive Avid stable, the Tuned Barrow boasts quality, with its unique design for transporting heavy loads over large distances. The unique handles allow you to adjust the barrow to suit your height,
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14 th March 2017
Bait - Ade Kiddell
As anglers in the UK, I don’t think we realise how lucky we are when it comes to bait. Whether it is fresh maggots from your local tackle shop or custom made specialist baits, it’s always possible to get a top quality bait to suit your needs.
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14 th March 2017
Tackle Tuesday... Cygnet Sniper Weigh Tripods
Accuracy is always important when weighing any fish on the bank. A couple of ounces here or there might be the deciding factor as to whether your capture is a personal best or not.The Cygnet Sniper Weigh Tripod’s pressed aluminium and moulded boss
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10 th March 2017
Dave Coster Joins Angling Direct!
Here, at Angling Direct, we are very excited to announce that the one and only Dave Coster from Angler’s Mail will be joining the team in our Lincoln store from Friday 7th April.Many of our customers will recognise Dave from the Angler’s Mail, as
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08 th March 2017
Wednesday Review... Rive D36 ST8 Mango seatbox
Rive’s D36 seatboxes are hailed by many as the pinnacle. The sheer number of these out on thebankside tells its own story – for many a Rive is THE seatbox to own and to be seen using. This system utilises a 36mm leg, which offers superb
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07 th March 2017
Group Test... Bite Alarms
Continuing the Group Test series, we take a look at bite alarms. To give a fair test, we have not only picked the 8 variants we see the most on the bank but we have also tried to use a wide balanced selection of price, functionality and, of course,
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