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.

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Sea Angler

TRIUMPH AND DISASTER • Some of the biggest breakthroughs in bass fishing don’t come from doing everything right. James ‘Leakyboots’ Batty looks back at a lifetime of mistakes, mishaps and happy accidents that taught him lessons no instruction book ever could

MACKEREL MAGIC • From bass and cod to rays, conger and sharks, few baits can match the versatility of the humble mackerel. Dr Roger Munro explains the science behind its fish-catching power – and shares the simple tricks that will help you get more from every bait

CONFESSIONS OF A LURE JUNKIE TO LEADER OR NOT • Some anglers swear by leaders. Others say they’re an unnecessary weak link. Henry Gilbey isn’t sitting on the fence – and he’s convinced the real reason many anglers avoid leaders has nothing to do with the fishing

BEAT THE HEAT • Scorching weather doesn’t have to mean blank sessions. Jansen Teakle explains how extreme summer conditions change fish behaviour – and reveals the simple adjustments in timing, tides, venues and tactics that will keep you catching when the mercury soars

PLAN B • When Hurricane Erin destroyed a week’s worth of boat fishing plans along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Bram Bokkers discovered how flexibility, local knowledge and a change of tactics turned disaster into an unforgettable week

Between Tides • Even familiar coastlines can offer something entirely new. This month, the trio venture offshore into deep blue water, trading routine and familiarity for adrenaline, uncertainty and discovery

GETTING RIGS RIGHT! • Keeping your rigs versatile and quickly adjustable to changing conditions and available species is a big edge. It saves time, money and the number of rigs you ultimately need to carry. Here are a few little edges you can incorporate into your rigs to achieve that

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

LEARNING TO LOVE FISHING AGAIN • Lost your fishing mojo? You’re not alone. Here’s how to rediscover the excitement and recharge your passion for angling

THE TRUTH ABOUT SEA ANGLING • The biggest scientific survey of recreational sea fishing in more than a decade reveals just how often we fish, what we catch and, perhaps most importantly, confirms that modern sea anglers release far more fish than they keep. David Mitchell examines why the findings matter for the future of our sport

POOLE HARBOUR SAVES THE DAY • An easterly wind put an abrupt end to plans for an offshore trip, but local knowledge revealed why Poole Harbour is far more than a bad-weather refuge. Dave Lewis joins members of Poole Bay Small Boats AC to discover a sheltered fishery packed with species and surprises

SHARKATAG-NL • Last month saw the 11th year of a Dutch shark tagging programme lead by anglers. Niels Brevé reveals how the research is helping to bring sharks back to Dutch waters – and what we can learn from their...