A look inside issue 477, on sale March 15th, 2012 – April 11th, 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 477, courtesy of the ‘Contents’ page:

FEATURES

Sea AnglerCod Coast
Cod anglers are excited as the marks between Newbiggin and Cresswell see the first arrivals of spring codling.

Waterford Flounder Feast
Waterford in Ireland is is famous for, no, not just its lead crystal, but its harbour’s superb flounder fishing.

Channel Cod Hits 43lb 9oz
A fish hooked off Sussex is second-biggest ever boated.

Try Freshwater Fishing Tackle
Chris Clark reckons nearly half of his tackle is designed for freshwater fishing. Can’t it be manufactured for sea angling?

Dreaming Of Gold
Meet Ben Harrison, who hopes to win gold for England.

Stop Sewage In Our Seas
The Fish Legal team has won a victory in its campaign to make big polluters admit what they dump in the sea.

The Only Way Is Essex
Gravesend angler Shane Pullen and pals head for Essex for the cod fishing…but are they guaranteed to pull?

SKILLS
The Future’s Orange
Advice from Alan Yates on where and how to catch plaice.

Survival Tactics
Tackle breakages on the beach can ruin your fishing, but not if you know how to make some easy emergency repairs.

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

All Of A Quiver
The long rod revolution in sea fishing continues with a new two-piece quivertip rod from British maker Cono-flex.

Hunker Down In A Hurricane
A look at the new TF Gear Hurricane shelter, which is stable, easy to erect and has a tasty looking price tag.

Search For A Star
A bunch of multiplier reels with affordable price tags.

Shore Combo For Less Than £80
Rod, reel, headlamp, six sinkers, rig wallet with 10 traces, line, tripod and seatbox all for just £79.99

Daiwa Delight
Daiwa’s latest tournament fishing rod comes with only the best accessories. Paul Fenech says anglers will be impressed.

Back With A Bang!
The latest sea angling gear for 2012 from Svendsen Sport.

COMPETITIONS
Shimano Mission
See the best fish of the month in Sea Angler’s big Shimano contest.

Penn Sea League
All the latest results and positions in the 2012 competition.

Penn Clubman
This is the fun match league for all club anglers.


REGULARS

National News
Trading Post
Young Rods
Coastalfile
Events
Next Month

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…

BASS ANGLER
Wow! Windy Or What?
Beaching a bass in the Cumbrian sunhine sounded perfect but, as Paul Fenech found out, things didn’t quite go according to plan as the waves crashed around him in the Walney open beach match.

Nursery Merry-Go-Round
Geoff Gonella, catch recorder for the BASS, explains the reason nursery areas were set up and why, in some areas, anglers don’t know the rules.

Fizz With Your Fishing
The term ‘fizz in the water’ is common in bass fishing, but what does it mean? Henry Gilbey explains, and recommends a selection of lures for the job.

Mailbox
This is where you get your chance to have your say or set the agenda on any sea angling issue.

These Boots Are Made For Wading
For some bass anglers it’s cool to be seen wearing all the right clothing, but for Mike Ladle there are only four angling essentials.

A New Bass Season Dawns
Pro guide John Quinlan takes us through the Irish bass fishing year, pinpointing the best areas as he goes.

Are You Ready To Bass?
Gearing up for the bass season dos not have to cost a fortune. Glasgow Angling Centre has everything under one roof at prices you can afford.

BOAT ANGLER
Pollack On A Long Leash
Wrecking for pollack is exciting, but you have to keep your nerve, says Chris Roberts, skipper of Anglo Dawn III out of Salcombe, Devon.

Boat Fishing Gone Bananas
Carp fishermen rely on bait enhancers, now Sea Angler’s expert Dave Lewis uncovers a startling suggestion that a banana rubbed on your bait or lure can boost catches.

Bowled Over By Sea Angling
Angling celeb Martin Bowler is known for his specimen freshwater catches, but he’s a bit of a dab hand with a sea rod, too. Join him as he fishes for Bristol Channel cod.

Chinese Cracker
Plenty of our fishing tackle is made in the Far East, so it was only a matter of time before angling boats were on the menu, says Dave Lewis.

South African Sensations
Welsh angler Terry Smith decides to import Bite Me jigs after seeing how deadly they are for catching all sorts of predators.

Condor Sees Everything
Sea Angler look at a trio of fish-finders from Condor Marine. There are two black and white models, one portable, and a larger colour screen unit, all sold at amazing prices.

Hail The Herring
Sea Angler steps back hundreds of years to the days when the herring was one of our most important food fish. Dave Roberts tells the story.

What Are You Wearing Under Your Dry-Suit?
Why shiver while you are fishing, says Sea Angler’s yakking expert Andy Benham, who offers advice on layering and keeping your feet, head and hands warm.

 

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