UK Fishing Tackle | News & Reviews
The Tackle and Guns Trade Show is upon us once again. Every October the T&G show attracts a mass of UK retailer, tackle manufacturers and press. Meetings are had, orders are taken and most exciting for us, the next season’s tackle is on display to gorp and drool over.
So this morning, we jumped in the car and headed off to Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, for the first of the two Continue reading “2011 Tackle and Guns Show”
Hurrah! It’s that special time of year again when the major tackle manufacturers release their new fishing tackle to the public, for the first time.
Grab yourself a brew, sit back and behold the 2012 Shimano Fishing Catalogue. Lots of new reels, rods, terminal tackle and clothing. Plus a load more technique-specific tackle which Shimano has expanding on in recent years. Some very interesting new Continue reading “2012 Shimano Catalogue”
Apologies for mentioning ‘Christmas’ in October but every year we get a lot of interest in Fishing Calendars as an affordable Christmas gift for anglers – especially those that feature… well… girls!
For 2012 we’re delighted to announce that we’ve sourced a new calendar. This time produced by Total Fishing Gear. Introducing the TF Gear Total Fishing Babes 2012 Calendar. What’s more, it features carp – big carp.
Make 2012 a cracker with a new hot girl and a monster carp every single month. Hot women and carp are set to be THE classic combo of 2012, so do your hubby/mate a favour and purchase them one today!
The TF Gear 2012 Babes Calendar is available from Fishtec for just £7.99, or £7.19 for Fishtec members. Continue reading “Total Fishing Babes 2012 Carp Fishing Calendar”
Shimano’s advert for the new Baitrunner LC says, ‘Legend Reborn’ and while normally we’d take this kind of advertising with a pinch of salt, in this case I tend to agree that the big Baitrunner Long Cast is a legendary fishing reel. The ‘Big Baitrunner’ has been landing big fish for over 15 years. In Shimano’s reel portfolio it sits alongside other iconic greats such as the TLD lever drag reels.
2012 is a special year as Shimano have chosen to bring this old timer right up to date. Perhaps even more importantly the redesign brings with it a new size – Medium – that I’m sure will be very well received all around the world – in most countries angling equipment is getting smaller and lighter as tackle gets stronger and better designed, while anglers become more sporting in the quest to have some fun Continue reading “2012 Shimano Baitrunner LC XTA – Big & Medium”
The Sportfish Sale is pretty spectacular as far as fishing tackle sales go. At this time of year Sportfish is busy readying itself for delivery of a whole host of new angling products for the coming season and that means they need to clear stock to make room. The Sportfish Mid Season Sale sees discounted items across its Fly Fishing, Spinning and Carp & Specialist lines of tackle giving anglers the limited opportunity to purchase premium Continue reading “Sportfish Sale Now On”