

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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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.


Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Boat Rod
We take the Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Boat Rod out to see if this modern take matches up to the renowned Ugly Stik reputation.


Shore Fishing – A Guide to Cardigan Bay
Tackle Talk looks at a book dedicated to shore fishing marks and tips in Cardigan Bay written by local resident and angler John Mason.


ID Guide to the Inshore Fish of the British Isles
We take a look at an excellent and comprehensive guide book to the inshore fish of the British Isles.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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.


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.


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.