Blogs

Gardner Tackle Targets Specimen Anglers
Why Gardner Tackle's Target specialist terminal tackle range is fast becoming a firm favourite with all-round specimen anglers...
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Fenland Tackle Exchange: Now Stocking the Legendary Nutrabaits Range!
For serious carp anglers, the name Nutrabaits resonates with a history of big fish captures and unwavering quality...
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Counting down to the Glorious 16th…
The days are stretching, the air is warming, and for ‘traditionalist’ coarse anglers, a familiar thrill is beginning to bubble beneath the surface. The countdown to June 16th, that hallowed date ma...
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The Rise and Rise of the Carbeller: Why So Many Seasoned Carp Anglers Are Switching Species…
Discussing the appeal of barbel as a sport fishing species, and how carp techniques are being successfully adapted to the art of barbel fishing...
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The Wychwood Riot Recoil: who says you get what you pay for?
If you're in the market for a Scope style ‘extendable butt’ carp rod at sensible money, then the Wychwood Riot Recoil should be uppermost on your shortlist.
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At Fenland Tackle Exchange, we recognise that experienced anglers prioritise reliability and functionality over YouTube likes...
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Want to clear your old gear quick, with minimal agg? Flog it to a tight-arse...
Let’s be clear: we want to buy your old fishing gear, so we can sell it on at a profit. It’s kind of our raison d’etre (that’s French, that is - meaning reason for being)...
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An Aide-Memoire for the Accidental Anguilla Angler
Handling and unhooking that most slippery of customers, the European eel, is easier said than done. Here's what you need to know to ensure the safe return of this most enigmatic of freshwater speci...
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Why Pike Fishing in the Summer is Generally a No-No
Summer heralds the arrival of long, lazy days; a season when the UK’s waterways come alive with angling activity. But if the target is that iconic predator—the pike—it's critical to pause and consi...
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USED AND ABUSED (and I do mean: abused!): Gardner Tackle’s ATTs Bite Alarms
I’ve owned a set of Gardner Tackle ATTs since they were first launched, around 15 years ago. And I still have the same set today. So I believe I’m uniquely placed to offer a warts and all critique ...
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