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

THE BIG PICTURE

GIANT SQUID • Under cover of darkness these tentacled predators venture into shallow water to feed along much of the South Coast and Channel Islands. Big fish specialist Chris Kennedy targets some super-sized specimens

SCOTTISH SILVER • Kevin Hamilton reports back on some huge bass landed during the Mull of Galloway Sea Angling Festival’s Bass Event

PIER FISHING WITH PORTILLO • Politician turned TV railway explorer Michael Portillo tries his hand at sea fishing on Walton Pier in Essex, guided by John Popplewell

ON A MISSION IN MORECAMBE • Inspired by their Scottish skate trip Liam Gunne and fishing pals head to the Lancashire coast to chase specimen hounds, bass and new PBs

LESS IS MORE • In the final part of the series Martijn Dekker provides essential advice for beginners on what to take with you fishing, including rod rests, tackle boxes and bait

GETTING SERIOUS • If you’re getting serious about taking epically good fishing photos then ditch the iPhone and focus in on the gear needed to take your fishing photography to the next level, as Henry Gilbey explains

AMROTH • With protection from strong westerly winds this south east facing Pembrokeshire venue offers great fishing options when other local venues are unfishable

ARBROATH • Joe Whyte spotlights safe marks for beginners and those new to this stretch of Scotland’s North Sea coast

UPPER TAMAR • Beyond the Tamar road and rail bridges the upper reaches of the Tamar and its miles of river beaches offer great flounder fishing

BRIGHTON MARINA • Easily accessible with a wide variety of species, the chance of specimen fish and options to fish different methods, it’s no wonder Brighton Marina is a hugely popular South Coast venue

WHEN SATURDAY COMES • Simon Smith’s ode to the magic & anticipation of planning a fishing session

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

REEF LING & CONGER • Dave Lewis explains the tackle and tactics for targeting two of the larger species to be encountered on many of the UK’s inshore reefs

A UNIQUE FISHING LEGACY • In part 1 Mike Millman goes back in time to recall catches that formed the foundation of Cornish sea angling history

ABANDONING SHIP • It’s the option of last resort if something goes seriously wrong at sea, but knowing what to do, and having hands-on experience of using a life raft, proved an eye-opening experience for Jeff Jeeves

SAUNDERSFOOT • With superb launching facilities this Carmarthen venue is a top tope mark for small boat anglers trailering their own boats

WHITSAND BAY • Mike Millman provides a lifetime’s experience of fishing the waters of Devon and Cornwall. This month he explores the opportunities of Whitsand Bay’s wrecks and reefs

BLUEFIN FEVER • Tim Macpherson, director of the UK Bluefin Tuna Association, explains what’s...