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Reels
Mike Thrussell

Penn Spinfisher V1 7500LC

Tackle Talk takes a look at the Penn Spinfisher 7500LC, an ideal, tough reel for shore anglers who prefer to fish with fixed spool reels.

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Books
Mike Thrussell

River Cottage Handbook: Sea Fishing

We delve into the pages of a new sea fishing book from the River Cottage Handbook selection, written by Nick Fisher, foreword by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Accessories
Mike Thrussell Jnr

Shakespeare Salt Beach Shelter

When it comes to protecting your gear and setting up a base a beach shelter is a must, we take a look at the Shakespeare Salt Beach Shelter.

Rods
Mike Thrussell Jnr

Grauvell Teklon Royal 802

Talk Sea Fishing battle the gales and rain to put the Grauvell Teklon Royal 802 lure fishing rod through its paces at a bassy mark.

Accessories
Mike Thrussell Jnr

Shakespeare Salt Rod Rest

Tackle Talk takes a look at the Shakespeare Salt Rod Rest, a stable platform for securing your fishing rods in the worst of weathers.

Reels
Mike Thrussell Jnr

Abu Garcia 7500 Elite Reel

We take the Abu Garcia 7500 Elite for a road test to see if this new incarnation of a classic Abu Garcia reel lives up to its enviable reputation.

Rods
Mike Thrussell Jnr

Shakespeare Agility Tipster

We are big fans of light tackle rods, Talk Sea Fishing investigates the Shakespeare Agility Tipster – an all-round light boat and shore fishing rod.

Books
Wayne Thomas

Addicted to Angling Book Review

Wayne Thomas uses the recent bad weather window to sit down by the fireside with a glass of malt and reviews Mike Thrussell’s new book, Addicted to Angling.

Reels
Mike Thrussell

Penn Clash Fixed Spool Reel

Penn are known for producing quality reels, the Penn Clash is no exception, we take a look at a reel that is bound to become a lure anglers favourite.

Reels
Mike Thrussell

Abu Garcia 6500i TSR

Built on the back of decades of long-distance casting knowledge, the Abu Garcia 6500i TSR is at the very top of its game for long-range beach fishing.