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Here’s a look inside issue 471, courtesy of the ‘Contents’ page:
FEATURES
What A Swell Time
The swirling Swellies, a maelstrom of water between the two bridges that span the Menai Strait, offers spectacular fishing in an amazing setting. Gordon Thornes tells the story.
Looking Ahead To Catch A Cod
Dave Lewis visits Priory Point, in North Somerset, to catch cod. The Severn Estuary looks less than inviting but the locals know it’s good for a fish or two.
It’s Got To Be A Wind Up!
Taking a lead from Continental anglers, matchmen quickly saw the advantage of using rig winders, says shore ace Chris Clark.
It’s The Same Old Story…
Put your hands together for television chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for raising the plight of discarded fish on our TV screens, but there could be a problem, says the Angling Trust’s David Mitchell.
Exploring The Cod Coast
The season has turned and now shore anglers are setting their sights on cod. Here, Sea Angler looks at the North East coast to see what’s on offer.
SKILLS
Exciting Times Lie Ahead
Alan Yates explains what key tactical and tackle changes you have to make to continue catching in winter.
Booms Bring Bites
Paul Fenech shows you how to tie a three-hook boom rig that is sure to see you bag more fish this autumn.
Stay Still!
Opinions differ on the best way to fix a reel to a rod – coasters or a screw reel seat. Alan Yates is your guide to the options.
Culture Of Catch And Release
Conservation is the way to go, so some say, but are our efforts worthwhile and how do you go about making sure a fish survives when it goes back in the sea? Alan Yates has some answers.
Love Your Lugworms
Common or blow lugworms may be the only alternative when bait is in short supply. Read Sea Angler’s advice on digging them.
TACKLE
Tackle Shop
A quick look at new gear just coming on the market.
Great Offer
Save a useful £80 on Sea Angler’s exclusive flotation suit and smock offer.
Greys Always Get It Right
Alan Yates gets excited about testing the new Greys Apollo, Triplex and Centaur beach rods.
X-Rated Eye Catcher
Daiwa’s Seahunter X beach rods deliver quality, choice and value. Paul Fenech tells you what he thinks of the company’s 12ft fixed-spool model.
Trading Post
The place to sell, swap or trade your sea fishing tackle.
TFGear Deal
Buy TFGear Chill Out and Rockhopper boots.
COMPETITIONS
Penn Sea League
Results and leaderboards from the nation’s biggest shore match league.
Penn Clubman
The fun fishing league for club anglers.
Shimano Mission
The only sea catch competition where you can win tackle and specimen badges.
REGULARS
National News
News special and DVD offer
Marine Conservation Zones
Shore And Boat Events
Mailbox
Young Rods
Coastalfile
Mini Marks
Next Month
As well as the main magazine sections mentioned above, Sea Angler also contains two specialist sub-sections; Boat Angler and Bass Angler. Here’s a quick look inside each of those sections:
BOAT ANGLER
Fighting A Fish That Goes Backwards?
Once conger were skull dragged to the surface, but here Russ Symons enjoys a more sporting adventure.
Trials And Tribulations
There’s more to skippering than making the tea, says skipper Dave Roberts. Things like blocked fuel lines and a trawl wrapped around the prop can spoil the fishing.
Tested At Sea
A reader tests Snowbee’s Deep Blue 30lb boat rod.
Capability Kruger
The original was an open boat, but now there is a cuddy version of the Kruger Delta. As Dave Lewis explains, she is ideal for angling in inshore waters.
It’s A Miracle, It’s A Mirage
Sit back and pedal, says Sea Angler’s resident kayaker Andy Benham, as he tries out a Hobie Revolution 13 powered by a Mirage pedal drive.
Tackle Shop
Take a look at the new items of boat tackle arriving in tackle shops near you.
Unlock The Secrets
There’s one bit of kit that helps you explore the seabed – a plotter and a Navionics Gold Card.
Getting In A Flap Over Ling
Ling used to be two a penny and then stocks were decimated. The good news is that they are back. Welsh skipper Andrew Alsop helps us get started.
BASS ANGLER
King Of The Copper Coast
Henry Gilbey admires skilled local anglers like Irishman Ger Carey, who he met on a bass fishing trip along the Copper Coast of Ireland.
Win A Blackrock Akita Lure Rod Worth £90
Superb slimline rods up for grabs.
Irish Catchlines
The holidaymakers have gone and with high water temperatures, now’s the time for the best Irish bass fishing of the year.
Our Future Is More Important
BASS member Julian Fox digs out a 1996 issue of Sea Angler and it reminds him how far today’s bass fishing has progressed.
Colour Combinations Are So Crucial
Do you think carefully about the colour of the lures you use and match them to the conditions? Maybe you should, says Jersey bass pro guide Keith White.
Bass Gallery
Catches from around the country, with a £100 lures and line prize from Nice Fish Distribution for the best fish or story.
Bassing Around The Globe
Mike Ladle looks at the various types of bass that can be caught around the world, and gets mad when he hears our species referred to as ‘sea bass’.
Swashbuckling Bass Of Pirate Springs
Bass add a new dimension to the angling year, says Shane Pullen, who takes us to Pirate Springs.
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