Sea Angler

The best-selling sea fishing magazine in the UK. Covering the seas around Britain and all the fish that inhabit them. Sea Angler magazine is essential digital for true followers of the beautiful art, covering deep sea boat action through to shore fishing. Sea Angler brings together the complete package providing reviews of the latest rigs and exclusive offers for the world's best brands. As well as engaging the biggest names in the sport to provide you with their tips and tricks to catch the best fish! Covering the seas around Britain and all the fish that inhabit them. Sea Angler is the best selling sea fishing magazine in the UK. Whether it’s: baits, rigs, poles, marks, setups or equipment you are interested in, you’ll stay abreast of all the comings and goings with a Sea Angler digital magazine subscription.

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SEA ANGLER

REASONS TO LOVE BASS FISHING • James ‘Leakyboots’ Batty explores our love affair with bass and what makes it such a popular and sought-after target species for sea anglers

SEA ANGLER’S GUIDE TO BECOMING AN EXPERT ANGLER PART III • David Mitchell explains why ‘deep comprehension’ of fishing is an essential but overlooked step on the pathway to mastering sea angling and gaining expert-level skills

LIFE UNDER THE LIGHTS • Ben Bassett reveals how night fishing under the glow of city street lights can produce some exciting and unexpected results

ADDICTED TO ROCK MONSTERS • Despite his background in coarse and carp fishing, Callum Harris explains how the thrill of his no-nonsense approach to chasing big ballan wrasse in wild and remote places got him hooked

NET BENEFITS • David Mitchell looks at why the correct technique and the right choice of landing net will see your catches increase

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL • Westin’s carbon technology in their new W8 rod range is truly next level. But how many of us actually know what goes in to making a top spec rod? We take a deep dive into the characteristics of carbon options in the W8 SBASS range, and how Westin is leading the way

HOW TO READ SURF BEACH FEATURES • When you fish sandy or rough ground beaches, casting blind is rarely successful. The key factor to making good and consistent catches is to identify the specific features that attract and hold the fish as the tide floods in. This, above tackle, rigs and even bait, is the most important part of shore fishing

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YOUNG RODS • Sea Angler’s celebration of the great angling achievements of its many younger readers

CONFESSIONS OF A LURE JUNKIE MY ROD BROKE IT CAN’T POSSIBLY BE MY FAULT! • Henry Gilbey looks into the number one cause of rod breakages, and you’ve probably never heard of it: high-sticking

GOING SKATE SPOTTING • David Mitchell reports on a new app using AI technology which is helping anglers use their catch photos to contribute to the conservation of endangered skate populations

BLUEFIN TUNA CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 • Falmouth made history in 2024 with the UK’s first Bluefin Tuna Championships. One year on, 23 boats and 120 anglers returned, chasing giants and glory off the Cornish coast. Tim Macpherson, takes us inside the drama of Britain’s fastest-growing big-game tournament

COALFISH UK & IRELAND SPECIALIST SPECIES HUNTING • Not as plentiful as they once were, Dave Lewis explains where and how to target the cod and pollack’s powerful cousin, coalies

Q & A • Our experts solve your fishing problems

COACHING WITH BRIAN PASK MIXED BAGS & STAGS • Another busy month for Coach Brian when the variety of clients looking for coaching and advice never ceases to keep him guessing who he’ll be helping next…

DAVE’S DIARIES CELTIC DEEPS KAYAK BLUES • Delving into his lifetime of...