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 619 MARCH 2023

Sea Angler

DON’T BE AFAID OF THE DARK • Fishing with lures at night can be daunting. Henry Gilbey shares the mistakes he made when he started night lure fishing for bass, so you can avoid them

WE OWN THE NIGHT • Fishing under cover of darkness can be both rewarding and hugely productive. If you are a daytime angler then here are some compelling reasons for you to ditch the daylight and go nocturnal

MAKING MEMORIES IN MULL • Channel Island-based angler, Chris Kennedy, grabs the opportunity to head into the depths of the highlands and sample Scottish sea loch fishing on the Isle of Mull

THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE • Where did the adult bass you catch grow up? A new partnership between scientists and anglers needs your help to answer this important question for the future of bass management

ST DAVIDS • Following the Wales Coast Path around the country’s most westerly point will lead you to an endless series of rock marks to explore – with tope, huss and conger all spring targets

LIVELY LLANDDULAS • Try this mixed species venue in North Wales, between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl, where cod, whiting, bass and spring plaice are all on the target species list

ABERAVON JACKSTONES • Simon Smith braves the wind and rain to make a welcome return to the rocks at this simple and often overlooked mark near Port Talbot

PORT-TO-PORT AROUND WALES • Sea Angler’s guide to the ports and boat fishing opportunities available throughout Wales

CASTING ASPERSIONS • Simon Smith recalls the moment he realised that distance isn’t everything when it comes to fishing success

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

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

NIGHT FISHING AFLOAT • Boat fishing at night can be exciting, rewarding, and dangerous… Dave Lewis provides an expert guide to the all-important considerations before you head into the darkness

SNAKE BITES • Early spring brings with it vast shoals of sandeels to many inshore reefs where plump, prime pollack will be waiting to feast. Russell Symons explains how to target them with live launce

GET DOWN, DEEPER AND DOWN • Top Essex skipper, Scott Belbin, finishes 2022 by heading offshore from the Thames Estuary in search of deeper water and winter bass

BRITISH RECORD REVIEW? • For some historic records Mike Millman asks if it’s now time for a review and retirement

INSURANCE ESSENTIALS • Don’t leave yourself, or your boat, exposed – here’s our expert guide to getting the best boat insurance policy to suit your needs

KEEP ROLLIN’, ROLLIN’, ROLLIN’ • Dave Barham reveals how a change from his usual tactics to downtiding with a ball lead proved deadly for Humber codling

LITTLE TUNNY • Known for their line-stripping runs these highly abundant tuna provide...