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.

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Sea Angler

SMASH AND CRAB TACTICS • Fishing with bait is often the most effective way to target specimen sized ballan wrasse. Try using peeler or hardback crabs – and hold on tight!

LIFE ON THE EDGE • Whatever your style of fishing Joe Walker explains how distance is not always king when it comes to casting. Take a look at what’s right in front of you. The result might be a revelation and a whole new approach to your fishing

IN THE FRAME • Henry Gilbey introduces how to compose your fishing photos and grab the attention of your viewer by using these pro hints and tips

TOP 10 SECRETS FAMOUS ANGLERS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW • Chris Kennedy lifts the lid and reveals the truth behind the success of many high-profile anglers and explains how you can use these tactics to improve your own fishing

BACK TO BASICS • In part one of a new series on starting shore fishing Martijn Dekker looks at one of the most important elements to consider – tides

MONMOUTH BEACH • A popular tourist attraction at Lyme Regis, this shingle beach gives access to some great rough ground fishing

LANNACOMBE TO SLAPTON • Mike Millman continues his coastal tour around the best fishing venues in Devon and Cornwall. This month he takes us to four popular marks along Devon’s most southerly point

TICKLED PINK • Simon Smith ventures to Pink Bay, west of Porthcawl, for a late summer session hoping for a surfer-free beach, a bass and a mixed bag of flatties

ORFORD ISLAND • Looking for something different? How about a boat trip to a picturesque island wildlife reserve where you will be uptiding from the shore?

BURRY PORT • The North Channel of the Loughor Estuary at Burry Port offers rich fishing opportunities over low water with the chance of shore-caught tope among an array of other species

RITES AND RITUALS • For Simon Smith, the magic of preparing your tackle and kit for a fishing session brings back fond childhood memories of time spent with his grandfather

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

PASSAGE PLANNING • Heading out to sea for a day’s fishing without proper planning brings its risks. Dave Lewis provides some expert advice and navigation skills to help you chart a course out of any potential trouble

MOST WANTED TURBOT & BRILL • Mike Thrussell explains what to look for in order to find and target these two species of super-sized and highly sought-after flatties

WIN A PENN BOAT FISHING PACKAGE • Sea Angler is offering one lucky reader the chance to win an amazing boat fishing package from PENN

PORTISHEAD MARINA PROFILE • With good autumn and spring runs in the upper reaches of the Bristol Channel Portishead Marina is one of the best locations in the UK to target codling as well as a range of other species, as Dave Lewis explains

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH • When there are plenty of fish and they’re in a feeding...