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 620 SPRING 2023

Sea Angler

BOOM TIME • Targeting spring flatties this month? Try a boom rig. Mike Thrussell explains how, when and where to use this classic rig and why it’s time to bring it back into favour once more

FLOUNDER THE ULTIMATE LRF TARGET? • Light rock fishing expert Ben Bassett makes a compelling case for why the humble flounder is the perfect target for ultralight lure fishing – with his tips on hooking these ferocious flatties!

FALMOUTH AND THE CARRICK ROADS • With superb access to the third largest natural harbour in the world, Falmouth provides a huge range of fishing opportunities

MARINE BEACH FLEETWOOD • Spring sees the welcome arrival of plaice onto the clean sands of this high water venue. Local angler Ken Forrest shares the year-round fishing potential of this Lancashire mark

MONKSNASH • Considered one of the ray fishing capitals of the UK, this Glamorgan venue will produce fish even in flat seas and bright sunshine

BOLT HEADS & TAILS • This is a rugged stretch of the Devon coast between the headlands of Bolt Tail and Bolt Head taking in Soar Mill, Bolberry Down and Outer Hope Cove – with a plethora of fishing opportunities, as Mike Millman explains

LET’S PUT THE BIG GIRLS BACK • Did you realise that most bass weighing over 4lb are female? The bigger the bass, the more eggs it produces to replenish the stock. Robin Bradley explains why releasing the big girls makes sense for us all…

ON PAPER • Simon Smith refuses to be beaten by a stubborn beach mark that ticks all the boxes but fails to live up to its potential

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

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS... • Looking for something completely new? Markus Lundgren explains how Swedish anglers have developed a method of sight fishing for turbot in shallow inshore water. Could it take off in the UK?

OLD SCHOOL SPOONING • For Dave Lewis nothing beats his trusty vintage ABU Rauto spoon when it comes to spring plaice fishing

SANTA CATALINA WHERE BIG GAME FISHING BEGAN • Mike Millman tells the story of the advent of big game fishing and of the Brit, James Gardiner, who became the most famous ‘gaffer’ of the era

BONITOS • Found right around the world, are these mini tuna or giant mackerel? Either way, the sport on light tackle is superb

Q&A • Our experts solve your fishing problems

BIG REELS KNOW YOUR LIMITS • Follow this advice and avoid the casting pitfalls that await when you step up to using bigger reels for rough ground work

READER OFFER • SAVE ON THIS GREAT BEACH FISHING SET-UP

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

BOAT STORE • A guide to new products for anglers going afloat

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