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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...

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...

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 ...

Bag-up-on a budget

10 top tackle recommendations to get you out on the bank without breaking the bank…

Fenland Tackle Exchange Welcomes Market Leaders Catfish Pro To Its Ever-Growing Product Range

Fenland Tackle Exchange, your go-to destination for dependable, affordable, fishing tackle and bait, is thrilled to announce that - this week - we’ll be taking delivery of our first stock order fro...

Time for a rethink: How the all-new Saber Hydra has turned my opinion of bait boats on its head…

As a longtime pike angler, I always believed that bait boats are the last refuge of the mediocre angler - designed solely to level the playing field for lazy gits who’ve never learned to cast. Perh...

River Anglers: Get Your Fishing Fix On Your Local Lakes This Spring!

As river anglers await the return of the river season, some may feel a twinge of withdrawal from their weekly fishing escapades. Fear not! While the rivers may be closed, there are plenty of opport...

If Argos Did Angling...

How mixing things up - combining a web store with a local collection point - is enabling us to offer the best of both worlds; helping us cut our prices, speed-up delivery and even take the odd day ...

Take a Friend Fishing

This year, the Angling Trades Association’s (ATA’s) “Take a Friend Fishing,” initiative will run from April 18th to May 4th. Through this event, not only can you enjoy your favourite pastime, but y...

Spring Cleaning: Ten Top Tips to Help You Take Full Advantage of ‘The Close’

As the fishing closed season rolls in, it’s the perfect time for river anglers to prepare for the Glorious 16th, and next season’s angling adventures. Here are ten essential tips to ensure you maxi...