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14 th July 2021
Where Can I Go Carp Fishing Near Me?
<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">There are carp lakes and fisheries throughout the UK offering day ticket passes as well as more extended stay and accommodation too. You may wish to go further afield to
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14 th July 2021
Top 10 Places to Fish in France
To celebrate Bastille Day, we here at Angling Direct thought we would go through some of the must-fish places in France. With over 83 different species of fish to target in French waters amongst the 500,000 km of brooks, 15,000 km rivers and hundreds
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12 th July 2021
How To Tie A Simple Surface Fishing Rig – Carp Fishing Quickbite
Surface fishing is a top tactic for carp anglers in the summer months as fish are drawn closer to the surface of the water for oxygen and that sunshine. For that reason a popular rig in today's carp fishing scene, especially when fishing for big carp
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06 th July 2021
A Buyer's Guide to Fishing Chairs & Seatboxes
<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">If you are relatively new to angling, you might be starting to consider buying something more comfortable than an old camping chair to sit in for a session. </
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05 th July 2021
How To Set Up A Running Rig For Carp – Carp Fishing Quickbite
As an often-overlooked rig for the popular lead clip and helicopter setups, the running rig is still an incredibly effective rig that many carp anglers benefit from. In this How-To Guide, we will show you how to set up an easy running rig for carp
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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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28 th June 2021
How To Get That Trophy Shot - AD Quickbite
Being able to take good quality, well-framed pictures of your friend’s latest catch might sound easy, but it can be a real minefield at times! In this AD Quickbite, Angling Direct’s very own photographer, Amanda, shares her tips to getting
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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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21 st May 2021
World Meditation Day – Fishing & Mindful Meditation
Today (21st May 2021), marks World Meditation Day. Although many anglers may not realise it, our favourite pastime is a form of meditation. Fishing requires you to take your mind off internal conflict and stress of the every day and can in some ways
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