Gone are the days when sea anglers were forced to employ fixed spool reels designed for freshwater use, and there is now an excellent array of beefed up reels built …
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Bristle or Matchstick booms, as they are also known, provide an excellent means of keeping multi-hook, light line beach and boat rigs tangle free says David Proudfoot. Here he reveals …
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Shamrock Fishing Tackle have added several colourful new rigs to their already expansive range. Boat angler David Proudfoot runs the rule over some new introductions by the Irish company. Shamrock’s …
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With the rough seas of the winter cod season all but upon us the need for a reliable grip lead with the ability to ride out tough conditions becomes essential. …
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Costing under a tenner Grauvell Teknos pliers put many much more expensive products to shame. A compact tool, they breeze through 1001 everyday fishing tasks and deliver plenty for the …
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Fin Nor is a name that doesn’t spring instantly to mind in general UK fishing terms. But the brand is responsible for some excellent fishing equipment, as Des Westmore found …
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After months of hard fishing, International shore angler and tournament caster, Iain Graham delivers his verdict on Sakuma Shock Leader line. You instinctively know a superior line when it peels …
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Des Westmore takes a look at the appropriately named Santiago big game reel from Fin Nor and discusses the reel’s background, the world famous brand, and the future with Zebco’s …
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Earlier this year Planet Sea Fishing reviewed the impressive Islander 30-35lb boat rod from Isle of Wight based UK Hooks. Now, hot on the heels of that fledgling classic come …
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Tackle junkie Des Westmore runs his eye over two new low-vis line products from the Snowbee stable. A couple of interesting new lines from Snowbee could be set to cause …