Sea Angler

The best-selling sea fishing magazine in the UK. Covering the seas around Britain and all the fish that inhabit them. Sea Angler magazine is essential digital for true followers of the beautiful art, covering deep sea boat action through to shore fishing. Sea Angler brings together the complete package providing reviews of the latest rigs and exclusive offers for the world's best brands. As well as engaging the biggest names in the sport to provide you with their tips and tricks to catch the best fish! Covering the seas around Britain and all the fish that inhabit them. Sea Angler is the best selling sea fishing magazine in the UK. Whether it’s: baits, rigs, poles, marks, setups or equipment you are interested in, you’ll stay abreast of all the comings and goings with a Sea Angler digital magazine subscription.

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HOOKED ON CHOICES • Confused by all the different hook styles on offer? You’re not alone. Lasse Bøe gets to the point with a guide to hook patterns and which to use to boost your catches this winter

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HEMINGWAY • Sea Angler’s editor, David Mitchell, heads to the Gulf of Mexico for some blue water fishing in search of one of the tropics’ most sought-after game fish

HOW TO BECOME DAB HAND... • As winter fishing turns to targeting these tasty flatties, Dr Roger Munro champions the unsung dab – one of the sea’s most determined predators

Tales from the tideline THE LAST CAST • Simon Smith shares the satisfaction of learning to restore a vintage fishing rod for one final session on the beach

WATERCRAFT ESSENTIALS MOON & TIDES • Mike Thrussell explains how understanding the phases of the moon and its effect on tides and fish behaviour can dramatically improve your chances of catching

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

YOUNG RODS • Sea Angler’s celebration of the great angling achievements of its many younger readers

BEST EVENTS OF 2025 • Plan your fishing year with our guide to a selection of the best sea angling events taking place throughout the UK and Ireland in the year ahead

COME ON YOU SPURS! • Dave Lewis explains how the recovery of spurdogs offers both boat and shore anglers reliable small shark action to keep a bend in your rod this winter

IMITATE THE BAIT! • Dave Barham reveals a range of extremely well manufactured jigs from Bell Rock Lures, which he used to great effect during a recent trip to Norway

WRASSE AND BREAM FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLANS • With the announcement of a new consultation into Fisheries Management Plans for wrasse and bream species the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has invited all stakeholders, including anglers, to take part in an online survey. Tim Macpherson asks the MMO why you should make the effort to get involved

DAVE’S DIARIES WINFIELD OF WOOLIES • Dave Lewis has been assembling a collection of items from where fine fishing tackle cost less than you thought…

GREY GURNARD • As the New Year approaches have you got time to add one more species to your 2024 catch list? Dave Lewis explains how to target the grey gurnard for a festive finale!

Q&A SHORE ANGLING

SHOWCASING OUR SPORT • Coach Brian highlights another busy month with the youth and adult beginners’ groups, home-schooled youngsters and some private coaching to boot!

FIRST LOOK CHRISTMAS CRACKERS • Looking for a present or stocking filler for your sea angling-mad loved one? Look no further! Here’s a range of some of the best tackle and fishing gear we’ve come across in 2024, with something to suit everyone, and every budget!

BOAT STORE • A guide to new products for anglers going afloat

READY TO LAUNCH • David Mitchell...