Shore Fishing

A handle on Hawsker

Big cod marks don’t come any better or more testing than Hawsker in North Yorkshire. Top local shore angler Steve I’Anson is your guide to this spectacular venue. Hawsker is…

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Instant whipped

Giant rogue waves from out of nowhere are a persistent winter danger to rock anglers. Steve Souter admits experienced rods get caught out too, and hopes that relating a recent…

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Beasts of bronze

Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is a paradise place of fishing dreams, as Alderney tackle dealer Mark Harding recounts on his return from an unforgetable fish and wildlife safari. Namibia is somewhere…

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Luck or cunning?

Fishing success or failure can be attributed to much more than a simple throw of the dice most of the time, says sea angling author David Storey. I’ve always liked…

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Winter Cod Haven

Catching cod along the exposed North East Scottish coast doesn’t have to go hand-in-hand with toiling through boggy fields or scrambling down cliffs. Steve Souter says there are easier options…

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Island Master-skater

Former British shore-caught skate record holder Gordon Mackenzie has been among the big fish again. Here Gillies Mackenzie exclusively reveals a secret venue, details a magic rig, and brings you…

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