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28 th August 2021
Top 5 Tips for Taking Children Fishing – From Ade Kiddell
It’s been great to see a large take-up of the Angling Direct Free Whips for kids offer, I personally know a few people who have taken up the offer and the kids absolutely loved going fishing. As the summer holidays draw to a close, be sure to check
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21 st July 2021
Top 5 Tips for Surface Fishing
During the summer months, surface fishing with floating baits can be a devastating method for catching Carp and for many anglers there is nothing better than catching a fish ‘off the top’. The pure visual nature of watching your bait be taken by
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01 st July 2021
5 Tips for Anglers to Cut Down On Plastic Waste - Plastic Free July
Today marks the 1st of July and for some of you that have taken the challenge, it’s a Plastic Free Month, meaning limiting your impact on the plastic waste problem. For those anglers amongst us that are concerned about not just the environment in
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30 th June 2021
Best Baits: Fresh vs Frozen Fishing Baits
In this fishing bait guide, we will cover the differences between fresh and frozen baits and which ones may suit you better, depending on your discipline and target fish. What Exactly is “Fresh Bait”? If we are talking fresh dead baits such as
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04 th June 2021
World Environment Day 2021 - A Guide to Eco-Friendly Fishing
World Environment Day is on the 5th June and the theme for 2021 is 'REIMAGINE. RECREATE. RESTORE'. As part of helping restore ecosystems, the official World Environment Day organisation is encouraging people to do anything from rewilding our gardens
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31 st May 2021
A Beginner’s Guide for Junior Anglers – Tips for Parents
So, your child has expressed an interest in fishing, but you have never picked up a fishing rod in your life....not to worry. In this guide, we will tell parents of new anglers what you can do to get yourself or just your little one into fishing and
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28 th May 2021
Top 5 Tips for Weekender Fishing Trips
Time is always at a premium and there are many anglers whose only window of opportunity to get on the bank is at the weekends. These ‘weekender’ sessions are often tricky because the banks are generally busier and you can find yourself competing
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17 th May 2021
The Best Baits for Canal Fishing in Spring
The best part of fishing on canals is that they tend to cost little to fish and are great for springtime angling, you just need to take the right fishing bait! Luckily, we are here to help you narrow down your choices and get closer to success on
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03 rd May 2021
A Beginner's Guide to Safely Unhooking & Handling Fish
Your guide to getting your fish back into the water safe and sound. Even though fish fight hard on the end of your line, and the larger specimens can do some damage to your tackle, fish are a fragile species, that as responsible anglers we must take
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30 th April 2021
Top 5 Tips for Playing Fish
That magic moment happens, and you finally get a bite. The last thing you want is to have the fish drop off. Here are a few tips to ensure that you convert as many bites into a fish successfully in your net as possible. 1). The 'Opposites' Tactic
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