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01 st February 2018
Terry Edmonds Distance Casting Tips
With a lot of carp spending their time at long range during the winter and early spring, I’m going to give you my five top tips for improving your casting distance.TechniqueWithout a doubt the most important aspect of reaching fish at range is
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08 th November 2017
Shimano Bootcamp 2017
Founded in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano, Shimano Inc. is a name that has long been associated with the cycling world, responsible for a whopping 50% of the global bicycle component market. Since the early 1970s, when the company took its first steps
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03 rd October 2016
Farewell Seisho Mitsuhashi
It feels like only yesterday that we were welcoming Seisho Mitsuhashi to the Angling Direct team whereas in reality it was almost two months ago and his time with us has drawn to a close! For those who don’t know, Seisho temporarily joined the
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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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09 th February 2016
Tackle Tuesday… Shimano Stradic FK Reel
As seen in Match Fishing Magazine… Long-reputable tackle giant Shimano has cranked up the torque yet again in the reel department for 2016, with the release of the show-stopping Stradic FK - a flagship match reel with a new no-back-wind concept!
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24 th June 2015
Wednesday Review… Shimano Tribal Velocity Carp Rods
First Thoughts The Shimano Tribal Velocity has been a bit of a favourite in the TC office, with its combination of looks, performance and price tag. In this price range it offers just about everything you could ask of a carp rod, with crisp but not-
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26 th November 2014
Wednesday Review… Shimano X-Aero Baitrunner
Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…Shimano X-Aero Baitrunner ReviewShimano has released a brand new bait runner reel for 2014. The X-Aero utilises the unique AR-C spool - a feature that helps reduce the friction caused by the spool lip. To
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30 th July 2014
Wednesday Review... Shimano Ci4 XTR-A Baitrunner LC
Shimano Ci4 XTR-A Baitrunner LC ReviewI, like so many people, used to own a set of the original Shimano Big Pits and benefited from years of their indestructible nature, huge cranking power and, of course, the Baitrunner system.More recent models
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02 nd July 2014
Wednesday Review... Shimano Alivio Carp Rods
Shimano Alivio Carp Rod ReviewSince Fox’s Warrior blazed a trail some seven or eight years ago, carp rods at the lower end of the spectrum continue to get better and better. This is one area where you can definitely get some real value for money,
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01 st July 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Shimano Sports Camera
Shimano Sports Camera ReviewAmateur videographers pay attention, Shimano has released a new toy into the action-camera market – a miniature device that’s perfect for anglers! Shimano’s entry into the increasingly popular action-camera market is
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