Sea Angler

The best-selling sea fishing magazine in the UK. Covering the seas around Britain and all the fish that inhabit them. Sea Angler magazine is essential digital for true followers of the beautiful art, covering deep sea boat action through to shore fishing. Sea Angler brings together the complete package providing reviews of the latest rigs and exclusive offers for the world's best brands. As well as engaging the biggest names in the sport to provide you with their tips and tricks to catch the best fish! Covering the seas around Britain and all the fish that inhabit them. Sea Angler is the best selling sea fishing magazine in the UK. Whether it’s: baits, rigs, poles, marks, setups or equipment you are interested in, you’ll stay abreast of all the comings and goings with a Sea Angler digital magazine subscription.

WELCOME • ISSUE 626 SEPTEMBER 2023

Sea Angler

MASTERING MARINA MULLET • Dave Lewis guides you through the float fishing tackle and tactics to catch the elusive thick lipped mullet

THE SOLE OF NEWHAVEN • Mike Deacon takes Sea Angler editor David Mitchell on a mission to find sole and sees first-hand the impact of ever decreasing angling access at the Port of Newhaven

WHY YOU SHOULD DO MORE FLOAT FISHING TOP 10 REASONS AND TIPS • Most Sea Anglers are predominantly bait or lure anglers. Many of you are missing out on one of the most pleasurable types of fishing, particularly at this time of year. Chris Kennedy explains the merits and advantages of float fishing

DIGGING FOR VICTORY • Collecting your own fresh bait has many advantages. Martin Dekker explains how to get your hands dirty by digging for two of the essential go-to baits for sea angling: ragworms and lugworms

THOMAS’ TIDAL TAF • Dave Lewis explores the bass and flounder fishing opportunities along the beautiful tidal stretch of this Carmarthenshire river

TIME FOR AN UPGRADE? • After a period of mourning Simon Smith is giddy with excitement at the implications of breaking a favourite rod: buying a new one!

YOUNG RODS • Sea Angler’s celebration of the great angling achievements of its many younger readers

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A BUSMAN’S HOLIDAY • Devon charter skipper Shaun Pedley joins skipper Scott Belbin for a day’s summer fishing in Essex-based Scott’s home waters of the outer Thames Estuary

DOUBLE COMBO SUMMER OFFER • This month we are offering readers the chance to get your hands on two great offers from our partners at Fishing Megastore

A FLOAT ON A BOAT • Being able to cover ground or hold a bait static using a float is an underused boat fishing method; however, there are plenty of times when turning to a float is a great way to fish, as Tim Macpherson explains

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THE FAT MONO KNOT

Q&A SHORE ANGLING

SORT OUT YOUR SET-UP • Struggling with wildly unpredictable casting and not sure what’s gone wrong or how to correct it? Try these two simple adjustments to your set-up and see immediate improvement in both your accuracy and height

TRACK AND TROLL • David Mitchell heads out to sea to test the Tracker Targa V-18 WT

FIRST LOOK • Your update on the latest gear arriving in the tackle shops

CATCH LIKE CRAZY • Chris Kennedy tests the new sandeel imitation lure from French manufacturer Fiiish and is impressed by just how lifelike this range of soft plasic lures is

WIN A NEW SONIK BLACK BASS FISHING SET-UP

SHORE FISHING WITH ANTHONY PEARSON • John Holden reviews a new book of old stories which is destined to become a classic

MOVING ONE STEP CLOSER TO A RECREATIONAL BLUEFIN TUNA FISHERY • A consultation has been lauched on licensing...