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 • ISSUE 598 JULY 2021

Sea Angler

FAST AND FURIOUS • They’re always on the move and punch above their weight, what’s not to like about black bream?

CRACKING THE CODE • Lure fishing for bass How getting to grips with watercraft will take your bass fishing to the next level…

TOP TIPS

TACKLE REQUIREMENTS

5 ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES

GOLDEN MEMORY • England selector Chris Clark remembers a day out with his friend, the late, great Ian Golds…

NEED TO KNOW

WHERE TO FISH

THE SHALLOWS, GRIMSBY • A popular venue on the Humber wall

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BARMOUTH • A popular beach of mostly clean sand, it can produce good fishing all year

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HASTINGS PIER • With the pier open again for angling, this seaside town is definitely worth a visit

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WITCHES POINT • This prominent headland on the Vale of Glamorgan coastline is noted for its superb ray fishing throughout most of the year

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THE BIG INTERVIEW KEITH ARTHUR • He was the cheeky chap who fronted the very popular ‘Tight Lines’ angling show on television, but behind the laughs, Keith Arthur is an extremely serious angler

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

TARGET HITTERS!

MISSION RECORD HOLDERS

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

COALFISH AN ANGLING WHODUNNIT • There has been a decline in these fish but there are still double-figure specimens to be caught

HANDLE WITH CARE • Your skill as a helmsman will be revealed soon enough when it comes to taking on close-quarters manoeuvres

REACHING OUT FOR TOPE • A crew of saltwater novices tackle the extensive reefs of Cardigan Bay

NEED TO KNOW

ITCHENOR’S SILVER BARS • Fly-angler Nev Broad samples the delights of a day with Salty Dog Game Fishing

LOOKING BACK OR MOVING FORWARD • The future is far more important and that should be the way with our fishing too, says Julian Fox

VIEW FROM THE WHEELHOUSE OFFSHORE BASS • Essex charter skipper Scott Belbin offers some handy hints gleaned from several trips during his successful 2020 season

TACKLE AND TACTICS

BATTLING BARRACUDA • A fearsome reputation, explosive strikes, line-stripping runs and even occasional jumps make this species a much sought-after fish

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

Q&A SHORE ANGLING

WIN SUFIX AND RAPALA PRIZES WORTH £170 • Each month we’ll award a prize to the best shore, boat and lure/LRF question.

Q&A LIGHT ROCK FISHING

Q&A LURE FISHING

Q&A BOAT ANGLING

Q&A KAYAK FISHING

THREE-HOOK CLIPPED RIG • Make this your choice for fishing multiple baits without compromising on casting distance

SEA FISHING KNOTS - FROM THE REEL TO THE HOOK

UNEXPLAINED CRACK-OFFS • Solving the mystery of breaks or...