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Zziplex Islander boat rod available only from UK HOOKS

After more than a year of hard development work and fine-tuning the Zziplex Islander boat rod has arrived. "A beautiful blend of power and panache, this exclusive UK Hooks' rod is …
The Islander in cod action in Sandown Bay
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Skate on a plate

Lights, camera, action! Pals Steve Souter and rugby journo Nigel Botherway came up trumps on a giant skate quest, with the …

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TKR match rulers

TKR Fishing Ruler

Rarely does a small piece of tackle merit a full review in its own right but the quality of the TKR …


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Skate on a plate

Lights, camera, action! Pals Steve Souter and rugby journo Nigel Botherway came up trumps on a giant skate quest, with the action captured on film for SKY TV’s Tight Lines show …

Roker Reigns Supreme

Sunderland's Roker pier is a real mixed bag venue offering comfortable fishing and a variety of species through the year. Steve …

Muchalls Fuddlers

Pinpoint knowledge of your venue is a priceless commodity in rough ground cod fishing, but quick feet can be a big …

River Tees Cod Riches

Prime winter cod conditions act like a magnet, drawing crowds of beach and rock anglers to a great many popular marks. …

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Zziplex Islander boat rod available only from UK HOOKS

After more than a year of hard development work and fine-tuning the Zziplex Islander boat rod has arrived. "A beautiful blend of power and panache, this exclusive UK Hooks' rod is …
Recently tested The Islander in cod action in Sandown Bay
TKR match rulers

TKR Fishing Ruler

Rarely does a small piece of tackle merit a full review in its own right but the quality of the TKR …

The Penn TRQ100 reel

Penn International TRQ100 reel

Built like a tank, the Penn International TRQ100 reel boasts a magnetic braking system and a mighty 6.3:1 gear ratio among …

Century Carbon Metal Express

Rod reviews that ring Shaun Cumming’s bell are those that don’t leave gaps, the ones that explore fishing abilities without guesswork …

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Making a spreader boom

While it’s possible to purchase spreader booms from retail outlets these tend to be either fixed width or made from fine wire. Where a substantial boom is required for hefty species …
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Bait of the art: Sea anemones

Not all baits are easy or cheap to obtain particularly in winter. Lugworm, squid and peeler crab are supreme cod baits, …

Keen sea angler, Steve Akeroyd of Fox International

Pennel rigging an Armamesh bait

Previously Steve Akeroyd of Fox International showed how to use Armamesh to create a compact and effective sea fishing bait. Now …

Steve Akeroyd of Fox International

How to make an Armamesh bait

Keeping soft baits on hooks is an age old problem for sea anglers that standard bait elastic can't always solve. Armamesh …

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Manufacturing a carbon fly rod blank

An insight in to how a David Norwich EV2 Carbon Fibre Fly Rod is made.

Ling cod does a jaws

Hungry Alaskan ling cod grabs a hooked cod.

Loch Etive Spurdogs

Steve Souter fishes Loch Etive on a stunning February day aboard Ronnie Campbell's boat Laura Dawn

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