Tackle

Discover everything you need to know about the fishing tackle I use—rods, reels, terminal tackle, and more. In this blog category, I share in-depth reviews, personal experiences, and honest opinions on the gear that’s in my seat box. 

Category: Tackle
18 April 2025

Three Years with the Dongle – My Honest Thoughts and Why It’s Staying in My Sea Fishing Rig Arsenal

After three solid years of fishing with the dongle rig on the Bristol Channel, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on what works and what doesn’t

Category: Tackle
12 June 2025

First Look: The Spooligan Wingman

If you're a sea angler who loves gear that's clever, reliable, and built to withstand the harshest of conditions, then you're going to want to check out this Spooligan Wingman. Swansea based Spooligan are quickly building a reputation for smart, no-nonsense angling accessories, and the Wingman is their latest innovation....

Category: Tackle
15 July 2025

Innovative Sea Fishing Rigs: A Clever Twist on a Classic Weak Link Design

While scouting a low water mark last week, I stumbled on a cleverly engineered sea rig that left me genuinely impressed. Based on the classic weak link release system familiar to many UK anglers, this rig featured a smart twist—allowing the lead to sit remarkably close to the bait clip,...

Stay in the Loop!

Sign up to get the latest updates on upcoming events, competitions, coaching sessions, and more from your club.