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.

WELCOME • ISSUE 623 JUNE 2023

Sea Angler

GOING FOR GOLD • With the mercury rising, Ian Nesbitt explains the thrill of summer sight fishing for golden grey mullet in the surf

MASTER OF KNOTS • Losing a fish to a weak knot is unforgivable! In this feature we show you how to tie six well-known and less well-known knots – some more challenging than others – so you can fish with confidence

TENBY SOUTH BEACH • Easy fishing with the chance of catching a wide variety of species makes this Pembrokeshire venue a go-to location for those in search of a relaxing session with the family in tow

HOLY ISLAND BASS • Alan Spence recalls first discovering, and then exploring, the emerging bass fishing around Lindisfarne Island on the wild Northumberland coast

IN SEARCH OF SOLENT BEACH SOLE • Chris Clark recounts a 60 fish session and offers expert advice in preparation for another superb sole season from the Dorset coast

MORFA THE LONG ROAD TO REDEMPTION • Persistence pays off for Simon Smith at this small South Wales venue with a big reputation

CATCHWISE • The biggest research project for over a decade on the benefits and impact of sea angling is to hit our shores this summer – and you can get involved

JUNE 2023 • This month Mike Thrussell picks the top tides and tactics to target bass over rough ground and early summer boat smoothhounds

Tales from the tideline SEEING THE LIGHT • For Simon Smith nothing is more enjoyable as darkness falls than the nostalgic hiss of his paraffin lamp lighting up the night pie

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

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HOW TO START SMALL BOAT FISHING • Considering buying your own fishing boat? Here’s some expert advice on what to consider before dipping your toe in the water

DEEP WATER ANCHORING MADE EASY • In shallow water it’s easy to retrieve your anchor by hand, but if you want to anchor in deep water you have to learn to retrieve the anchor using the boat. Here’s how to master the Alderney ring technique from a small angling boat

OPERATION CONGER • Tempting giant eels from their lairs amongst the wrecks of the English Channel might seem daunting at first. Jeff Jeeves provides a masterclass on how to anchor your boat over a wreck in anticipation for a clash with a conger

E-POWER 4 OF THE BEST • Looking for a new outboard? Have you considered going electric? Here are four of the best models on the market to suit small boat angling

LAYING A TRAIL • Dave Lewis explains how to maximise your catch rate by using ground bait to attract and hold fish around your boat

Q&A SHORE ANGLING • Our experts solve your fishing problems

CHOOSING A BASS ROD • Before paying out for a bass fishing rod first consider what type of bass fishing you’ll be doing –...