Reviews

Tackle shops are crowded with numerous different makes and types of rod rests for beach anglers. Some are superb while others are about as functional as a chocolate kettle. Phil …

Freezing, wet hands while fishing are the bane of many beach and boat anglers lives. Gloves sold as appropriate are often not fit for purpose says Des Westmore, but Snowbee’s …

Tackle tart Des Westmore comments on the Shimano Beastmaster BX2030 boat rod and the Torrium 16 reel, both of which have seen plenty of front line fishing action over the …

Tackle tester Davy Proudfoot quite literally gets to grips with the innovative Casting Glove from Gardner Tackle. Although not designed with sea anglers in mind, here’s a piece of kit …

Decent shore tackle is not beyond the reach of those who either can’t lay hands on mountains of cash, or others who simply don’t want to break the bank. Currently …

Wrecking Bullets from Namix are two brand new moulds that will instantly grab the interest of boat anglers. Available in 12oz and 16oz versions for starters, these produce leads that …

A colourful selection of new Lightning Leaded Twintail lures is the latest addition to the range at onlinelures.co.uk. Davy Proudfoot put them to work over several boat trips out of …

Abu boat rods and I go back a long way and those in excellent Suveran range have long been my weapons of choice. But despite my love for the Suverans, …

Shore angler Iain Graham was uncomfortable with larger casting multipliers until an imminent trip to South Africa forced his hand. Choosing the powerful Daiwa Saltist STT30H, his verdict is an …