THE GREAT BLUEFIN TUNA HUNT: This summer saw the opening of the first recreational catch & release fishery in UK waters. To celebrate, Tim Macpherson reports on the very first UK Bluefin Tuna Championships held in Falmouth.

SEA ANGLER GUIDE TO FISHING FOR UK BLUEFIN: Don’t miss Sea Angler’s exclusive illustrated guide to how permitted boats and skippers locate and successfully catch giant bluefins.

DAVID & GOLIATH: Sea Angler’s editor heads to the Florida Keys to try backcountry fishing in the Everglades National Park.

SEA ANGLER’S TOP 10 TECH GADGETS FOR BOAT FISHING SAFELY: Tim Macpherson looks at new technology in boat safety and we provide the top 10 tech gadgets to keep you safe.

SHORE CONGE: Dr Roger Munro delves into the lifecycle and habits of the fearsome conger eel before providing his science-based tips on how to bag big eels from the shore.

BASS ON THE FLOAT - Darren McKell unveils an exciting technique that combines the best of float fishing and lure fishing to target bass on the drift.

SMALL BOATS ONLY - Darren McKell reports back from the Menai Strait and a new bass fishing competition spawned from a popular small boat fishing Facebook group.

ULTRALIGHT BREAM
Ben Bassett on how to fish the ‘on the drop’ method for Couch’s bream using ultralight tackle this summer.

FOR THE FRILL OF IT
Chris Kennedy explains how he smashed his ballan wrasse PB using an unusual bait they couldn’t resist.

LIVING THE BREAM
Tim Macpherson goes out with scientists on a fishing mission to fi nd out more about the habits of one of our favourite summer species, the black bream..

MAKE MINE A FREELINE
Dave Lewis looks at another method from the Med that you could use here in the UK to target summer bream. This month: freelining shellfish baits.

LAND OF TOPE AND GLORY
Darren McKell reports back from Scotland after fishing in the popular ‘Clash’ tope competition in the waters of Luce Bay.

TROLLING FOR BREAM
Dave Lewis explains how you can try this deadly method from the Mediterranean for UK bream species this summer.

VIVA ESPAÑA!
Dave Lewis explains why he believes Spain offers UK anglers the best value short haul fishing adventures, including what to catch, where and when to go.

UNLUCKY GIT
Tim Macpherson’s recent rescue goes to show how important safety and good preparation is – even for the highly experienced angler.

PEMBROKESHIRE POLLACK
Darren McKell and the Squidward team are blown away by the wild Welsh coast of Pembrokeshire on a long weekend of guided fishing.

PLAICE TIME!

TIPS, TACTICS AND CATCH STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BEST SEASON EVER

ON TEST

HTO’S NEBULA LIGHT BOAT JIGGING ROD

10 WAYS TO TURN BLANKS INTO BITES

TACKLE FOCUS: THE NEW GENERATION HYBRID RODS

BRILLIANT DUTCH BASS
Dutch angler Tom Sintobin spends a day lure fishing for bass in the port of Rotterdam and explains how to catch in this spectacular fishery.

LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!
Dave Lewis set a new record in January catching the very first swordfish on the fly in Europe. He explains how he achieved the feat and what you need to know to have a go yourself..

WHY LESS IS MORE
Henry Gilbey explains why building confidence in fishing lures with little or no underwater ‘action’ could help your bass season start with a bang.

SPECIES HUNTING SUPREMO
Tim Macpherson talks to species-hunting specialist Brent Heywood who caught an astonishing 71 separate species in 2023...

THE BEST CAMPING KIT FOR FISHING
Whether camping, caravanning or motorhoming, check out Sea Angler’s selection of the best angling accessories for your next overnight fishing adventure.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Have you made it into the Sea Angler hall of fame? Check out this month’s best specimen catches from around the UK..

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Have you made it into the Sea Angler hall of fame? Check out this month’s best specimen catches from around the UK.

WRECK RESTORATION
Having owned and fished from his own boats over many years Sam Cox provides an expert insight into the highs and lows of restoring a small fishing boat.

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
Shaun Conlane and Liam Gunn head to a new mark with high hopes about what they might encounter on their latest Hebridean expedition.

ARMOURED MILITANTS!
Mike Millman, in his final piece for Sea Angler, delves into the British record fish history of the gurnard family..

A PRO’S GUIDE TO CHESIL COD
Vince Knight shares his expert tips and experience on how to bag a chunky winter cod from one of England’s most iconic deep-water shore venues.

A FYNE DAY FOR FISHING
Joe Whyte profiles the fishing at Loch Fyne and explains when, where and how to maximise your chances of success.

TALES FROM THE TIDELINE
Do you remember your first time? Simon Smith brings to life the magic and beauty of one young man’s first night fishing session..

TIDE TALK
Check out our guide to the best tides and top tactics for shore fishing and uptiding for cod this November.

AN EDUCATION IN LUBRICATION
John Holden explains how to keep your multiplier performing as well as it possibly can..

BASS ON THE BROADS
In an exclusive feature for Sea Angler Sam Cox explains how he discovered ‘sea’ bass fishing in the heart of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.

THE SECRET LIFE OF RAGWORM
Dr Roger Munro uses catch data to reveal the secrets to catching more and bigger autumn estuary flounder.

THE SOLE OF NEWHAVEN
David Mitchell goes on a mission to fi nd sole and sees first-hand the impact of ever decreasing angling access at the Port of Newhaven.

THOMAS’ TIDAL TAF
Dave Lewis explores the bass and flounder fishing opportunities along the beautiful tidal stretch of this Carmarthenshire river.

BAGGING BIG BALLANS
Wrasse specialist Damion Fryer shares his expertise on how to target specimen summer ballans using soft plastics.

MULLETING WITH MATILDA
Devon-based Swedish angler Matilda Björklund has a passion for mullet and shares her top tips on targeting the grey ghost.

MAKING THE MOST OF THE MOULT
Specimen bass hunter Sam Cox explains all you need to know about collecting, storing and using peeler crabs...

TALES FROM THE TIDELINE Old marks – new tricks: Simon Smith’s foray into lure fishing puts a fresh perspective on his sea angling adventures.

YOUNG RODS - The next generation of anglers and their best catches from the last month.

GOING FOR GOLD
Ian Nesbitt looks forward to a summer fi shing for golden grey mullet and explains how you can too.

HOLY ISLAND BASS
Alan Spence on the emergence of bass on the north Northumberland coast and how he learnt to target them.

MORFA
Simon Smith gets mugged on his fi rst attempt at this mark near Port Talbot before a second session pays dividends.

SPECIMEN SPURS
The story of the session of a lifetime for one group of anglers targeting spurdogs in the Scottish Highlands.

SIZE ISN’T EVERYTHING
Dave Lewis asks whether Norway’s giant specimens have created unrealistic expectations for visiting anglers.

HATS OFF TO THE HATT
Mike Millman details the excellent fishing opportunities from these three Cornish reefs.

THE LAW OF GRAVITY
Mike Thrussell shows you how to build a deadly new rig using components from the carp fishing world.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
The best of your specimen catches from around the UK over the last month.

CASTING
John Holden explains the importance of practice in nailing your casting consistency...

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Markus Lundgren explains how Swedish anglers have developed a method of sight fishing for turbot in shallow inshore water.

BOLT HEADS & TAILS
Mike Millman takes a tour around this rugged stretch of the Devon coast between Bolt Tail and Bolt Head..

LLANDDULAS
Cod, whiting and bass are spring targets at this deep water venue in Conwy.

DEEP WATER BASS
Scott Belbin heads offshore to target bass on lures in the (relatively) deeper waters of Essex.

KEEP ROLLIN’
After a nine month lay-off Dave Barham returns to sea and changes tactics for Humber codling success.

MOUNT BATTEN PENINSULA
How to fish Plymouth’s breakwater and the surrounding marks.

THE STRAIT AND NARROW
Mike Millman on why Gibraltar is the ultimate fishing holiday destination.

POPPING IN PEDASI
Dave Lewis and friends weather tropical storms in search of big fish on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula..

RESOLUTIONS FOR SUCCESS
10 promises to make to yourself to ensure 2023 is a fishing year to remember.

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER
We explain the importance of the three-layer rule in keeping warm and dry this winter season..

TALES FROM THE TIDELINE
Simon Smith’s calming verses wash over you as he brings a touch of poetry to the magic of planning a fishing session.

ABANDON SHIP!
Jeff Jeeves does a dress rehearsal for the worst-case scenario when boat fishing – deploying the life raft.

RIVER TAMAR
Mike Millman’s guide to autumn flounder fishing along the Devon and Cornwall border.

MATCH FIT
David Mitchell joins the England Boat Team on a practice session ahead of the World Championships in Portugal.

BAIT FISHING SEPCIAL
SIX BEST BAITS THAT WILL CATCH YOU FISH
 
REVEALED BASS LIVE BAITING TACTICS
MONEY- SAVING TIPS FOR FISHING

IN THE FRAME
Henry Gilbey’s masterclass on composing eye-catching fishing photos.

ORFORD ISLAND
How about uptiding from the shore at this iconic East Anglian venue?

PASSAGE PLANNING
Dave Lewis explains the importance of a plan and how to avoid getting into trouble at sea..

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