- Planet Sea Fishing
With publications like this available free online, I no longer purchase any fishing magazines. Rig diagrams, reports, reel schematics, info on bait... It has it all, why pay out for a magazine? Great work by the team on this one. - Century Tip Tornado Sport
I've owned a couple over the years, the Mk1 was more of an all-rounder for clean to mixed ground. The new versions are a different rod all together, I am a big fan of the equal sections, it's a lovely light rod but has bags of power and very quick recovery, you'll need to be a bit more of a proficient caster to get the best out of it. Over kill for clean ground but brilliant mixed to rough rod, similar power to say a zziplex M4 Evo but the TTS has a nicer fishing tip which holds better in strong tides. - Ian Golds Super-Match Tripod
My no 1 choice - Abbotsbury Fishing Tackle, Weymouth
Perfect location to pop into on the way to fishing Chesil. Always has a good stock of bait. The fresh Dungey Blacks I've bought from there have been the best I've ever used. Shame the Whiting loved them so much that they couldn't get through to the Cod!! Has most the essentials in but isn't the most heavily stocked shop. Also, unless you're a midget like me, don't forget to duck as you go in the door! - Kamasan B950U
Great match hook slightly bigger than most. Best with crab baits but not to big for flounders,whitings ect no hook up,they have enough strength to lift 3-4lb codling up the river wall no problem. - Damiltech Solutions Rig Winder Tray
Another great product, all my rigs neatly stored. - Kamasan B900C
I only use these when im purely fishing with small crab baits great variety of sizes a must have have in the hook box. - All-In Angling Tours
I would definitely want to do this again! The All-In Angling boys took all the hassle that normally goes with travelling and made it a great trip. We caught so many fish! Loads of species too. I could not fault the holiday it was brilliant! - Greased Weasel Shock Leader
Really supple and makes lovely knots, wish I could find it in bulk spools. - Rovex 10X High Abrasion
Been using it 18 months on my second spool find it great some people complaint the knots snap but Iv had no issues cheap line and good quality . - Snowbee Rock Hopper Boots
A fantastic grippy boot with tungsten studs. The boot is a neoprene so nice and waterproof, but sadly lacks any ankle support, which is my only criticism. I have used on some very slippery rocks and cliffs. The grip is amazing but doesn't turn you into spiderman you still need to exercise caution on the slopes and boulders, but they make slippery cliffs safer where grip is paramount to your safety. - DCA Gripper Lead
old leads but work a treat at holding in the tide only downfall is they go banana shaped pulling them over rough ground,the moulds work great still after 20+ years of use. - Katie Ann, Weymouth, Dorset. Skipper: Paul Davies
Nice spacious boat. Has always found the fish when I've been out on it. Plenty of tea and coffee supplied! Tiny downside when I was last on it (may be different now) was the mooring. Had to clamber over another boat to get to it. Made it a bit more awkward with the gear. - Zziplex Primo Synchro
Well all i can say is .......it you need a all round rod which will last you a lifetime then go for this one , the build qaulity is second to none and you can use this rod for anything ....love it - Shakespeare Beta Box
With the back rest conversion this combo takes some beating think my box has to be 17 years old and still goin stron - Evocative Angling
A blog that without doubt has the best supporting photos you will see on any fishing blog. The writing style appeals too, portraying how fishing is about so much more than just catching a fish. - Century Kompressor S
Nice all rounder that will chuck big baits out with ease - Breakaway Impact Shield
These bait clips I've found are quite cheap and when your putting them on your line the bottom of the bait clip sometimes snaps and they were genuine bait clips from brakaway. One of the only bait clips that allows big hooks and big baits to be clipped down. - Veals Channel Special
A nice mixed ground rod with excellent bite detection - Breakaway Fastlink Clips
By far Strongest clip Available , I also like the mini fast links for lighter fishing, Still extremely strong - Gemini Super Strength Genie Link Clips
I use these on all my kelpy snaggy venues and they are great compared to the original. I have yet to bend one out and lose my leads, the clip could be a bit longer in my opionion to avoid mid air releases but in general a simple and effective clip. - Breakaway Relay Clips
Nice and cheap at £1 perfect for up and overs with a splashdown sinker at the bottom. - Damiltech Solutions Tube Tidy
Tube tides are excellent no more drag wires sticking in back - Breakaway
So many great products from breakaway... All of the terminal tackle Is great quality and There is always new products coming out that make fishing just that bit easier.... 5 star from me... - Century Excalibur J Curve
Excellent light weight rod with a nice amount of power in the mid section. Very easy to cast. Seems casting weight was initially over stated. I'd place this at a comfortable 5oz casting rod, perhaps 6 if needed and smooth cast... but certainly not 7 or 6 and a big bait. I'm sure the snapping issues were down to people using too big a weight than the rod is designed for, but didn't help that it stated this weight could be cast. - Sea Angler
Magazines have fell that far behind with publishing the same info year in year out and every other page a advert just keeps pushing buyers away along with everything they test is the dogs danglies well am afraid that's not the case you never see a bad review wonder why as we all know there is some crap gear on the market. - Cox & Rawle Crab Hook
Perfect size hooks for a crab bait made and desinged very well and super strong and sharp - Sonik Gravity Surf 14' 4"
I am quite fond of this! Best on mixed ground and I have used mine out on the reefs, although I have others I would favour for rough ground. I match mine with a Penn 8000 fixed spool. - Trabucco XPS Tapered Surf Line
Pros: Great casting, smooth line with very thin diameter, if someone crosses lines with you it's there's that will get cut through! Great bite detection. Downsides, because of zero stretch, you cannot strike hard, It will snap. Fine under steady load, but any sudden strike snaps the line. I still like it, just have to bear this point in mind. Also, the double leader can affect line lay... but it's a tiny issue. - Vercelli Enygma Maniac Surf
I love this rod, and not just because it is in my favourite colour purple! Great for light fishing with 2-3oz leads, but still with enough stiffness to give it a bit of a whack if needed. Ideal on clean ground and beaches with little drifing weed. - Daiwa Saltist Black Gold 20 / BG20
I have been using the Daiwa Saltist BG20 for 12 months now. When I first got my Saltist's, the first thing that struck me was the build quality. It's a stunning black annodised cage for corrosion resistance and gold spool. Everything about this reel says quality, it feels solid and well engineered. The retrieve is a 6.1:1 which is nice and fast for the snaggiest of places where a quick retrieve can make a difference of getting your gear back. The drag system is amazing, nice and smooth with a lovely clicking action and sets easy not unlike the lower end reels. The ratchet/ clicker is the best I have used and is still working like new 12 months later. Unlike like some reels the clicker becomes useless after a while, the saltist still indicates a good fish take and very audible, ideal when you have a noisey surf running and your busy baiting up. Comes fitted with centrifugal brakes, I only use one currently which is fine for my style of casting, and so far I have had very few overruns, and the ones I have are down to me. Casting is smooth as it gets with the saltist and is very useable, where even new multiplier casters could easily tame this reel. Its not an out right casting reel for competitions this is a reel for fishing and this is where it shines. I have used this on clean ground where it handles everything with ease. The retrieve is so smooth I tend to use this for all my fishing now clean or rough ground. There is no roll back on the spool like on the Sloshes, you wind in and it sets where you want it. Rough ground though is where the this reel comes in to its own. A lovely strong drag for setting hooks or trying to get free from snags. The torque that this reel produces is simply impressive it is like a mini tractor. The quick retrieve and the torque does not spoil the experience of fishing at all, the smoothness though adds to the pleasure. Being able to adjust the drag when playing a big fish is easy and precise. I have used a lot of reels of the last 10 years, and the Saltist are by far my favourite. Expensive, well they cost more than the other manufacturers equivalent, but in comparision to those it's easy there is none. You get what you pay and with this you get a stunning reel that will last and is a fantastic all round fishing reel. 10 out of 10 - Varivas Big Mouth
Interestingly I have heard these criticised, a couple of anglers said they broke on them with big fish, but personally I love these for big fish baits for congers, big cod etc and I have never had a problem. They also do great Pennel hooks in these, which avoid kinking the line. - Century
Brilliant company who will go out of their way for you to provide custom service, such as bespoke builds or even slightly different spec on rods. In my opinion, maker of the finest conventional beach casters in the world. - Damiltech Solutions Tray Toppa
Just got me self a tray topper and i couldnt be more pleased top bit of kit and i will be buying more products in the future thanks - Princeton Tec Apex
This was my primary light until I upgraded to the Petzl Vario. For the money you not only get ample light output but a solid build and a five year warranty! My favourite thing about this lamp is that it runs on AA batteries and you could either carry spares in your trace wallet or get a set of rechargeable batteries and a charger for less than a tenner if you fish regularly. Be sure to go for the latest model which kicks out a whopping 275 Lumens though. - Conoflex Nemesis Plus
I used one of these for a couple of years and it was a lovely rod. Very powerful but quite unforgiving if you get your timing wrong on the cast. Mine met its end by being left propped against a wall and the sun coming through the window put a permanent bend in the tip! - TronixPro Cobra GT
I can totally agree that this is a superb rough ground rod. The power in the rod is totally unbelievable but the bite detection is absolutely awesome even the smallest bites are easily detected even. One of, if not the best fixed spool rod for Bristol Channel fishing on the market. I would also add if you would like to purchase this rod and your local tackle shop has one I wouldn't hesitate for too long as they sell out fast - VMO Crane Swivels
My go to swivels for heavier rigs etc I have never had any fail on me. Good price and don't corrode fast like some brands - Gemini Splash Down Solo Bait Clips
Best bait clips on the market allow you to ground cast without them in-clipping before you cast used these for the past 2 year and can honestly say these handy devices have never let me down and 99.9% of the time they unclip when the hit the water. - Shakespeare Salt Tripod
This weighs an absolute ton! It's far too over engineered and I can't see the point in a bag when most people will stick it in a holdall anyway. - Varivas Big Mouth Extra
A really good hook but I find it doesnt stay as sharp for as long as an almost identical hook - Skarnsundet Fjordcentre
A first class fishing destination! Dreamy back drop with scenery to die for! Put in the rod hours and receive some fantastic results! I've visited Skansundet on many occasions, at many different times of the year and I've never once left disappointed. Add to that Phil Dale is an incredible host, making every trip a really pleasurable holiday. - Berkley Trilene Big Game
Used to use this in the hi viz green that's now discontinued. Other than being a bit thick for its breaking strain, it was massively strong and pretty hard. Benefits from a good bedding in first though to avoid fluffing. - Vass-Tex 175 Breathable Lightweight Smock
One first appearances this smock looks awesome. It is very light weight easy to store breathable, great when it's a warm day or a busy session. Sadly that's as positive as it gets. I wore this twice and on both occasions I got soaked right through eveb on light drizzle it soon became apparent that this certainly doesn't do what it says on the tin. Very disappointing considering the brand and price. - Breakaway Seat Box Back Rest Conversion
I wouldn't be without this, though I'm sure a mark 2 with a few adjustments would go down well. Firstly, it could do with easier quick adjustment of the straps, so that it can quickly be loosened to put on/off, then tightened when on. It can be a pain to take on and off when tightened up, but doesn't sit right if too loose. Secondly, a bit of padding would be a nice extra :) All in all though, I'm only picking bones, a quality almost essential piece of kit, and far more robust than other offerings on the market. - Northern Norway Shore Fishing, Bodo
The perfect Bodo location - offering quick access to both fjords and open sea. Ideal for groups of up to 4 people. - Varivas Saltwater Champions
A get through bucket loads of this particular pattern of hook. Size 3 and 2 make for an ideal flatty hook, most suited to my style of match fishing. I might add, when fishing in the Bristol Channel there is more than a good chance of a bingo fish coming along at any given moment....not a problem. ...these hooks are super strong for their size, giving more than a good chance of landing a bigger fish! Successful match fishing is all about small margins and I feel I'm covering lots of bases with the Varivas S/W champion. - Sonik
Sonik seem to come from nowhere and brought us the gravity surf. What a fantastic piece of kit it is too! The ultimate scratching tool for incredibly low price. Built in the Colmic factory, so it's top quality. Ultra light weight but extremely strong, over head thumping up to 190g no problem. Suitable for fixed spool & multiplyer, this rod has cast 200 yards plus on the field many times. The tip is a glass carbon mix, which makes it both crisp yet super sensitive - ideal for when you're fishing in stronger tides - the tip sets but there is still room for bite indication. The tip was actually a USP for me personally. Great rod that comes highly recommended by me. - Olivers Angling Rigs
I allways make my own but one day I decided to buy some so went for them ones and what can I say brilliant rigs never disapointed me once highly recomend to anyone who buys rigs - Hookers Baits
Hazel Tipping who runs and owns Hookers is very knowledgeable about digging, keeping and supplying first class bait. Mail orders have arrived without any problems. They have been well packaged and bait, fresh and frozen have always been in excellent condition. These days am able to visit shop to get my bait.Hazel always friendly and helpful and will make you a cuppa. She will always do her best to help and give advice if wanted. The shop has developed a lot and now has ever growing range of tackle at competitive prices. I would highly recommend Hookers Baits to anyone.
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