A look inside issue 474, on sale December 22nd, 2011 – January 18th, 2012

The Number One
Sea Fishing Magazine

Sea Angler is the leading magazine for sea fishing news, tackle, tactics and marks to fish. If you’re a beach or boat angler thirsty for news, fishing stories, tackle tests, where to fish guides, and tips from the experts, then look no further! Sea Angler magazine gives you everything you need to catch fish!

Here’s a look at what you can expect to find in issue 474, courtesy of the ‘Contents’ page:

Sea Angler magazineFEATURES
Yorkshire’s Finest
Find out how Paul Medd won the rough ground Filey Open.

The Buzz Of Fishing A Storm Beach
Discover the bass and flounder fishing at Pendine beach.

A Fit Of Summertime Madness
Chris Clark is fired up by the fishing at Hurst Castle.

A Dinner Plate With Fins
No superlative can reflect the power of a gilthead bream.

The Big Bait Digging Debate
Are there moves afoot to control how we collect our bait?

Ten Rounds With A GT
Henry Gilbey gets beaten up by a giant trevally.

Never A Dull Day At Dunster
Private but visitor-friendly, Dunster beach is a joy to fish.

Up Close And Comfortable
Get your line pulled by a fat winter flounder.

TACKLE
Tackle Shop
All the latest gear on parade with prices and where to buy.

Choose What You Want To Wear!
Three special clothing deals to suit all pockets.

Fin-Nor Makes Fishing Fantastic
Spotlight on rods and reels from Fin-Nor.

The Shining Stars Of 2011
Sea Angler select some of the very best tackle of the past year.

Amazing Beach Gear Offer
Save almost £80 on a beach combo! Get it for £69.99.

Lighting Up The Night

A look at Samalite’s three new state-of-the-art headlights.

SKILLS
The Perfect Peeler Cocktail
Serve up a tasty mouthful of peeler crab and lugworms.

Keep It Strong And Safe
Learn how to tie a standard parallel mono leader to braid.

Ten Ways To Improve Your Fishing

Common winter problems and how to solve them.

Short Cuts Around Shortages
Winter bait shortages should not stop you fishing.

COMPETITIONS
Penn Sea League
Latest results and leaderboard for the big match league.

Penn Clubman
This is the fun fishing league for club anglers.

Abu’s Fab Four
The chance to win one of a quartet of Abu reels.

Shimano Mission
Your best catches in Sea Angler’s Shimano Mission competition

REGULARS
National News
Big Competition Dates
Trading Post
Coastalfile
Mini Marks
Young Rods
Next Issue Page

As well as the main magazine features that you can see above, Sea Angler also has dedicated Boat Angler and Bass Angler sections. Here’s a look inside those two specialist sections…

BOAT ANGLER
It’s A Fix!
Sea Angler’s resident boat angling expert, Dave Lewis, has fished a running uptide rig for years, but he meets skipper Tony Harrison, a Bristol Channel expert, who prefers a fixed rig to catch cod.

The Cod Are Calling
In a year of grim summer weather and dire economic forecasts, Norman Dunlop has some good news from Ireland’s south coast, where the cod have returned after being thin on the ground for a decade.

Open Sesame
On the road it looks like a mini caravan, but on the slipway you open it up into a very handy inshore dinghy. Bass and estuary anglers will love it!

Ace Of Clubs
There’s a fast track way of becoming a competent boat angler – simply join a club. You get instant access to knowledge, boats, and there’s little hassle as the club secretary organises everything for you, says Minehead skipper Dave Roberts.

In A Flap Over An Old Flame
What do you do with out-of-date damaged flares? Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres come to your rescue by taking old and unwanted flares off your hands.

The Ultra Kayaking Experience
The price may not be right, says Andy Benham, but the new Ocean Kayak 4.3 slices across the surface of the sea.

 

BASS ANGLER
Do Bass Swim Faster In Warm Water?
Dr. Mike Ladle tackles a raft of questions facing the bass angler, like “do fish swim faster in summer?” and “should the size of the lure you use match up to the size of the fish you are seeking?”.

Safety In Numbers
BASS member Steve Pitts gives an example of how anglers can work together to protect their bass and fishing.

Afternoon Delight
After a productive morning on Brighton Marina’s west arm, pro-guide Robin Howard switches venues to Southwick beach for a late afternoon session. With the tide quickly ebbing, will the bass still be feeding? Let’s find out as Paul Fenech joins the in-form bass expert.

Win A Super-Smooth Swede
Sea Angler have four Swedish-built Abu Garcia multiplier reels to give away – do you fancy winning one?

Bass Gallery
Sea Angler celebrate all the best bass catches of the month, topped off by a 14-pounder.

Why Our Bass Fishing Is So Special
Pack the lures away and break out the bait, says Irish pro-guide John Quinlan as the bass set up winter home in the Kerry area.

Do Bass Bring Out Our Basic Instincts?
Have you ever worked a livebait for bass? It’s thrilling, especially when you feel the bait panic just seconds before the bass hits it. Russ Symons explains how he lets his bait swim free.

At just £3.45, Sea Angler is great value and you should find a copy for sale in any good newsagent or supermarket store. However, you can usually save a few quid AND bag a free gift if you subscribe to Sea Angler online.

Free fishing tackleAt the time of writing, there was the option of choosing a 3 ISSUES FOR £1 deal, or you could choose to save £4 AND get this fantastic TF Gear Max Power reel worth £49.99 AND a Dungeness Magic DVD wort £10.99.

The Max Power reel has been designed to help you achieve extra distance to put your rigs further than you thought possible. Heavy-duty gears and a quick retrieve also make this reel absolutely perfect for serious casting.

Also, the first 200 orders will also receive a Dungeness Magic DVD with Shane Pullen and featuring Terry Carroll, of Zziplex UK, and Daiwa’s Paul Kerry. Follow Shane in his quest to catch cod and learn how to tackle up to hook a double-figure specimen.

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