Sea Angler

Sea Angler is Britain’s s biggest-selling sea fishing magazine. Launched in 1972, it covers shore and boat angling around the UK coastline and further afield. It's unique because every month it offers: * Full and honest tackle tests: what to use and buy * Exclusive bass section: dedicated to Britain's true sportfish * Shimano Mission Catch Competition: catch target species over a certain weight to claim embroidered catch badges * Technical and Tactical advice: how to catch through the changing seasons * Regular kayaking advice features & stories On average we publish 140 pages each month absolutely crammed with action, advice, tips and inspirational editorial.

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Sea Angler

MUSSEL POWER • This free, fresh, yet overlooked bait can be used to target many species, including the awesome gilthead bream

THE TOP SIX BAITS THAT WILL CATCH YOU FISH • Chris Kennedy counts down six of the most consistent fish-catching baits, what they’ll catch and top tips for using them

LIVE AND DIRECT • Autumn is the perfect time to target big bass fattening up on oily mackerel. Whether fishing from shore or boat, there’s no more exciting way to do it than offering up the freshest of fresh baits – a live one!

BAITRUNNERS REVISITED • Baitrunner style reels were developed for tropical saltwater species but never took off in UK sea angling. Dave Lewis explains what they are, when to use them, and why they are perfect for many UK sea angling situations

GRIP ‘N’ GRINS • You’ve caught your fish and want a photo to share or remember it by. Follow pro photographer, Henry Gilbey’s, top tips to help your catch photo stand out from the crowd

BACK TO BASICS • Dutch angler Martijn Dekkers cuts to the chase with an expert guide to tackle choice for anglers new to shore fishing

AUST • Within casting distance of both Severn crossings Aust is a great Gloucestershire year-round high-water venue with codling potential all the way into late spring

ANVIL POINT • Make the most of late summer using light float fishing tactics for big ballans and pollack at this Dorset rock mark, as Chris Clark explains

HUTCHWNS POINT • In a land of low water marks this South Wales rock venue stands out as a rare high water mark to extend your fishing options

WEMBURY BAY & T YEALM ESTUARY • Mike Millman shares a lifetime’s knowledge of the best fishing marks in Devon and Cornwall. This month we head east of Plymouth from the open sea to the flounder marks of the upper Yealm Estuary

NORTHUMBERLAND A LING BAN THREAT • Government proposals for a new Highly Protected Marine Area at Lindisfarne in Northumberland could see all fishing banned – including angling

LIFE’S CERTAIN UNCERTAINTIES • The predictability of middle age seemed appealing to Simon Smith, before he reached it himself. At least the unpredictability of fishing still injects the same excitement it always used to

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED • Catch a specimen fish to stand a chance of winning some great prizes from Okuma

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

DIY DESTINATION TRIPS • Organising your own overseas fishing adventure might seem like a good way of saving some cash. With over 30 years of international fishing experience Dave Lewis explains what you need to consider and the pitfalls to avoid destination turning into disaster

WHILE THE CAT’S AWAY • It’s easy to get disgruntled when boat fishing and catches aren’t up to expectations. Rather than blame the skipper, Mike Thrussell offers some advice on how to take advantage of the other opportunities that might present themselves during those off days

GPS PLOTTER SKILLS MAKING THE MOST OF TECHNOLOGY • Jeff Jeeves explores some of the basic to...