Company News

20 th September 2016

Learn to Fish Carp Academy in Association with Angling Direct

The summer holidays might have come and gone but it’s always great to sit back and reflect on the fish that have made it onto the bank and the fun times had by our students.Here are a few of the best catches made, all landed with the brilliant

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News, All About Fishing, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News Tagged: Learn To Fish, Carp Academy, Learn To Fish Carp Academy
13 th September 2016

Peter Swan Memorial Match - Fishing In Memory Of Dad

This weekend my brother Dave and I were invited to fish the annual R.A.F Old Lags match, which the organisers had kindly dedicated to the memory of our late father who sadly passed away earlier this year.The particular stretch of the river Trent that

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News, Company News Tagged: Steve Swan, Match Fishing, River Trent, Memorial Match
25 th August 2016

Introducing The AD Specialists... Justin Grapes & Darryn Stolworthy

We, here at Angling Direct, would like to extend a warm welcome to our very first AD Specialists – Justin Grapes and Darryn Stolworthy, who will be on hand to tell us all the latest news from the specialist fishing scene.If you’re local to the

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Posted in: News, Company News Tagged: Justin Grapes, Specimen Fish, Specialist, Darryn Stolworthy, AD Specialists
12 th August 2016

Angling Direct Reading - Job Vacancies

Serious about fishing? Want to work in the industry? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.We are looking for full time & part time members of staff to join our sales team in our brand new Reading store, which will be opening soon.

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Company News Tagged: New Store, New Shop, Angling Direct, Angling Direct Reading, Reading
09 th August 2016

We Welcome Seisho Mitsuhashi

Seisho is welcomed by Marketing Manager Oliver Harper.We’d like to welcome Seisho Mitsuhashi, who is temporarily joining us from Shimano HQ in Japan! Seisho is part of this year’s Shimano Leadership Development Program. He is one of just a

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Posted in: News, Company News Tagged: Shimano, Oliver Harper, Seisho Mitsuhashi
03 rd August 2016

Catch a Crucian Month - The Winners!

After some superb photographs and some very tight judging decisions, the winners and runners-up of the Catch a Crucian Month Photographic Competition, which was run throughout June, have now been announced. The results for each category are:Best

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News Tagged: Angling Trust, Crucian Carp, Catch A Crucian Month
26 th July 2016

Angling Direct Reading... Opening Soon!

Angling Direct is proud to announce that their newest store, located in Reading will be opening very soon. The 13th retail branch is situated just off the main Oxford Road A329. The convenient location ensures that it is easily reached by residents

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Posted in: News, Company News Tagged: New Store, New Shop, Angling Direct, Angling Direct Reading, Reading
20 th July 2016

King of the Catch - Predator Winner, Barry Fisher

King of the Catch 2015, Predator Winner, Barry FisherEarly Saturday morning our 2015 Predator King of the Catch, Barry Fisher, set off with his wife, Hannah, for the holiday of his dreams: a week fishing in Thailand. Barry won the predator

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Company News Tagged: King Of The Catch, Pictures, Winners, KOTC, Barry Fisher
19 th July 2016

National Fishing Month - Pouting For Pounds

Do you keep up with the trends? Have you ever wondered what you would look like when you take your own pouting selfie?Now is your chance to amuse your family and friends and raise some money for the Angling Participation Fund (APF) by Pouting for

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Fishing Industry & Events, Company News Tagged: National Fishing Month, Pouting For Pounds
07 th July 2016

King Of The Catch 2016 – Junior Fishing Prize

Are you a junior angler who is serious about your fishing? We have the holiday of a lifetime up for grabs in our King of the Catch competition!You’ll probably have heard by now that King of the Catch 2016 is back and it’s bigger than ever! With

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Posted in: News, All About Fishing, Company News Tagged: Carp, Competition, Catfish, King Of The Catch, Pictures, Winners, KOTC, Prize, Spain