If you're a carp angler who wants a reel you can rely on for some holiday sea fishing, or a surf angler who's been talked in to heading out with friends on a carp campaign, the Shimano Beastmaster XB 10000 is a beast of a reel, and offers the
Although it says on the packet that Dynamite Swim Stim Betaine Green Groundbait is for carp, I’ve discovered that tench like this gear too. At this time of the year tench can be a bit fussy, fizzing loads of bubbles over your feed but refusing to
First trip of the month was to Willows Fishery at Foston. I wanted to try the shallow lake again by the car park, after enjoying a couple of great day’s sport there last year. I still had a pole rig handy that I used before, but needed to take even
As daylight hours reduce, temperatures drop, and winter looms this can often result in a few anglers ‘packing up’ until spring. Fishing short sessions can be a great way to not only maximise your limited time on the bank but also help you catch
Having begun life as a carp brand, Advanta know a thing or two about bivvies. We know that you need your bivvy to give you plenty of space inside, yet offer a low profile, compact footprint on the bank, and be lightweight enough to easily get out to
Carp anglers... are you fed up of the eternal search for a big pit reel that gives you strength, speed, and power? Are you sick of having to accept that “two outta three ain't bad”? Well, you can stop gnashing your teeth, and put your
I’ve finally had a go at drop shotting.A year ago A customer of mine twisted my arm to go drop shotting with him. I’ve finally got a free day, so we decided to have a go. We decided on a venue; the waterfront basin in Merryhill, near Stourbridge
Crowning GloryAs we come to the end of September, Angling Direct's summer competition, King of the Catch, is also drawing to a close for another year. We've seen hundreds of brilliant catch photographs, watched the votes roll in and ramp up, and felt
It’s the time of year when predator fishing comes into its own. AD Wroxham is located right next to Wroxham Broad, the gateway to the predator mecca that is the Norfolk Broads, and the store is hosting a timely Fox Rage and Salmo Open Day with
Angling Direct Swindon are hosting a Nash Open day on Saturday 6th October, featuring none other than Alan Blair and Tom Forman.The event is open to absolutely everyone who can make it to Swindon on the day. Alan and Tom will have everything covered