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.

WELCOME

Sea Angler

BASS AND THE BUFFET • Using the correct bait, lure or fly is only half of the story for bass success. The other is knowing where to fish…

PLAYING CATCH UP WITH HOUNDS • A prolific species in UK waters has in recent years changed fishing on the other side of the North Sea

THE WRITER

10 TOP UK VENUES • Here is a selection of some of the nation’s best places to catch smoothhounds…

RAMSGATE EAST PIER • If you find long walks to a venue hard work, this mark could be just the ticket

NEED TO KNOW

RAY HUNTERS • The sandy beach at Fisherman’s Walk may look unproductive, but it’s full of surprises

NEED TO KNOW

CLACTON & HOLLAND • Things may have changed at these Essex beaches, but there is plentiful all-year fishing

NEED TO KNOW

HILSTON • This mark on the rapidly eroding Holderness Coastline is among the best along this part of the North Sea coast

NEED TO KNOW

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF SMALL ESTUARIES • Often the realm of specialist anglers seeking out big fish, these forgotten waterways offer maximum opportunities

TACKLE & BAIT

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED • Catch a specimen fish to stand a chance of winning some great line from Sufix

TARGET HITTERS!

MISSION RECORD HOLDERS

HOW TO ENTER

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

FISHING FOR MINDFULNESS • Why it matters and how a supportive club or group can make all the difference to your mental health

RELYING ON FRIENDS • Four anglers tell Humberside contributor Tony Burman how a fishing group has helped their sense of wellbeing…

FROM ANGLER TO SKIPPER • In the second of his series, Kevin McKie tells how he got his first charter boat

GET READY FOR THE HOUNDS • Nothing compares to catching a double-figure smoothhound on light gear

THE RIGHT GEAR FOR SPJ • An expert guide to the correct tackle for this enjoyable technique

RIGGING THE JIG

RODS & REELS

THE TECHNIQUE

RIDE IN COMFORT • Used properly, you’ll find power trim and tilt is a very effective and essential tool for comfortable boat-handling

EYE ON THE PRIZE • With the arrival of spring, you can expect to catch a ray which puts up a fight

MARTIN FOUNDS • The boss of Anglers’ World Holidays has his say…

OLD KING COALIE • The really big coalfish are encountered in places like Norway and Iceland

Q & A SHORE ANGLING

ASK THE EXPERTS • When sending your question, please remember to include your name and address

WIN SUFIX AND RAPALA PRIZES WORTH £170

Q & A LURE FISHING

Q & A BOAT ANGLING

Q & A KAYAK FISHING

Q & A LIGHT ROCK FISHING

DON’T FIGHT NATURE • The first step in becoming a better than average caster is to know yourself

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

STANDING OUT IN A CROWD • In what is a congested market, this new...