- Northern Norway Shore Fishing, Bodo
Just back from a chilling ,but hectic week in Bodo with Simon. The wife thoroughly enjoyed it, even with the low temperature's, and the comforts of the apartment made it easy to fish hard when we went , the ease of access to the local marks is also very handy. We will be back !! - Gemini Tackle
A really comprehensive reliable range of tackle on the whole. All of my traces contain at least one Gemini component. A lot of it has been copied in recent years at an attractive price, but the imitation components are weaker and prone to corrosion. Well done Gemini for setting the benchmark so high! - Century Excalibur C Curve
A nice mixed ground rod that everyone wanted until the release of the eliminator T range appeared - Ullcatch Bait Weever
Really useful addition to the tackle box, keeps elastic dry and clean and is easy to use. Always seem to have a tag left hanging out after snapping off which makes things easier when hands are wet, cold or both. - Skarnsundet Fjordcentre
Skarnsundet has a lot going for it as a fishing destination, but most importantly it has fish willing and eager to participate in your lure and bait fishing sessions. You’ll soon see how effective your fiish minnows, shads or savage gear sandeels are when you show up and start casting them out. You will be shore fishing in beautiful surroundings and boat fishing in calm conditions using light gear to catch some very attractive fish. Our group of four were picked up at Trondheim Airport by Phill and taken to the decent accommodation. The beds were comfortable, the shower was great and the kitchen and living room had everything we needed. We choose the shore guided package and Phill took us to different marks each day to fish. Then at the end of the trip, he whisked us back to the airport in plenty of time for our departing flight. I think the fact that all of us want to return again speaks volumes. For me personally it was dream fishing holiday before I went and I wasn’t disappointed. Let Phill sort you out with some great fishing. I posted a more detailed report at the link below on the WSF forum. http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/threads/skarnsundet-fjordcenter-norway-trip-nov-8-14.4727936/ - Tronix Rolling Swivels
I use these on all my rigs and have never failed me. Cheap and reliable these swivels can handle any thing and do not rust - Varivas Full Circle
Excellent when fishing a popped up bait for Bass. I prefer a short shank J pattern when the bait is on the bottom, but popped up these are almost guaranteed a good hook hold. - Olivers Angling, Clevedon
Great little shop every thing you need under one roof - Korda Mixa Hooks
Another great hook paternity from korda - Rovex Surf Shock Leader
Good shock leader but I wouldn't recommend it for rig making I have had it snap on a few occasions and lost good fish on it - IMAX Cool Bag
Had the medium version for a while. It's a bit of a funny size and doesn't hold very much frozen bait. It does the job with a few wraps of worm though. The various pockets are a bit unnecessary in my opinion as are the zips which eventually salt up. - IMAX Cool Bag
I have had the large and the small versions of this bag. It is very well insulated and is one of the best out there. My only criticism is that both bags the zips have corroded sooner than expected. - SealSkinz Waterproof Cut Resistant Glove
Sealskinz is an ultra reliable brand! These gloves are waterproof, very comfortable and durable! - Kamasan B940M
These are great sharp, fine wire hooks that I use in sizes 4 to 1/0 on the match rigs for matches I fish at the top end of the Bristol Channel targeting flounder, eels, sole and codling. Only negative would be that they are not available in a size 6 for the 'scratching' rigs. - Shakespeare Beta Box
With the back rest conversion this combo takes some beating think my box has to be 17 years old and still goin stron - Damiltech Solutions Spool Tidy
Great piece of kit to have keeps the box tidy looking smart really helps if you need to change your leeda or make a quick rig up great piece of kit well worth the buy - Petzl Ultra
Yet to see another headlight that can match this one (or the Rush/Vario versions). Sure, some may be brighter, some lighter, some last a bit longer on the battery - but this one is light enough, bright enough, lasts long enough on a charge and most importantly, keeps going and going for year after year. Every other light I've seen has a much shorter shelf life. Batteries are fairly cheap on www.allbatteries.co.uk especially when they have a 20% sale day which is quite frequent. - Veals Fishing Tackle, Bristol
Love this place! Great customer service and great stock! - Gemini Super Strength Genie Link Clips
I use these on all my rigs and at the end of my shock leader to attach rigs to. These are much stronger than the normal ones which is why I prefer them to the standard ones as a few of the standard ones have given way a bit - Zziplex Primo Synchro
Very disappointed with the Primo Synchro's, I have two and find the action of the rods to be somewhere between pants and total pants, far better rods out there to do the same task for half the price. - Reel Fun, Portishead
Top shop Steve cant do enough for you if he doesn't have it he will get it for you. Always have a good chat about whats been caught , would check with the shop about worms during the arrival of cod and calm weather these critters are in high demand and even more so with news of the fatter cod running , Steve has traveled long distances through the nigh to get bait for his customers in the am during high demand ..thats customer care - Century Carbon Metal
Fond memories of my Carbon Metals they well built and handled anything you could throw at them and still a striking looking rod a cracking rod for the money and ideal for the Bristol Channel - Shakespeare Agility MX Surf 12' 9"
Purchased my agility a few weeks ago for pretty much a surf rod I can keep in the car. First impressions are the eye on the tip is quite small for sea fishing, had to really squeeze the clip through the eye and it just fit. Fixed spool fishing for me and can I say, although it's quite a soft tip with a bit of a flick as opposed to a heave it whips the lead out a fair distance. I would say however it is a beach rod as it does Not cope too well with any sort of snag. I do however think it would be fantastic for a bit of flattie bashing. Very responsive tip, and you can see bites perfectly. Even small bites. For the cost (£65) it's a bargain. 3 pieces mean it fits in the boot for those ad hoc days fishing. Just don't expect it to pull your lead out the kelp. No real backbone for snags. Light and fun though... Worth it for the cash. 5oz probably prime weight. 6 plus bait seems too much of an effort. - Rovex Devil
Cheap line but is not very strong if you have this line I would recommend that you change it after a session as it doesn't seem to hold its strength and will snap easly - Gemini Tackle
Top of the league. Every angler has a bit of Gemini in their box due to the very high quality,have a look at their sea fishing catalogue its awesome.. - IMAX Coast Thermo Smock
Brilliant smock. Very warm with neoprene inserts on the wrists keeping water out when condtions are bad. Hood incorperated in the collar which is great during rain and keeps your neck warm when packed in. Nicely built so that beach casting is not a problem whilst wearing. The pocket at the front enables easy accsess to discorger, bait elastic or maybe your mobile (for taking that picture of the big fish). Allround a great smock - Damiltech Solutions Tray Toppa
Just got me self a tray topper and i couldnt be more pleased top bit of kit and i will be buying more products in the future thanks - Century Excalibur J Curve
Excellent light weight rod with a nice amount of power in the mid section. Very easy to cast. Seems casting weight was initially over stated. I'd place this at a comfortable 5oz casting rod, perhaps 6 if needed and smooth cast... but certainly not 7 or 6 and a big bait. I'm sure the snapping issues were down to people using too big a weight than the rod is designed for, but didn't help that it stated this weight could be cast. - Century Excalibur J Curve
A clean to mixed ground rod Far too many reports of them snapping - Breakaway Spinlink Clips
Use these all.the time nice and strong quick and easy rig replace great product - Petzl Ultra
Best light I have bought so far. Durable and build to last. I went fir the smaller battery and got 2, carry both so I have loads of power and back up. I have terrible night vision but am more than happy with this. Quick recharge too. - Daiwa Saltiga Hyper-Speed 30HSH
An expensive bit of kit, but worth every penny. A great investment and a must have for all specimen hunters IMHO. Why? Good line capacity, strong stainless steel gears, very fast retrieve, a quick release drag (invaluable with any fish that takes line) excellent handle for cranking, easy to grip spool and super smooth on the cast (when magged) Please note - don't buy the 20s, the 30s are the ones to have. Buy one, try it out, because you won't be disappointed! Before you know it you'll probably 3! - Harrison Torrix P3
Very powerful rough ground rod yet slim and light, Great bite detection at range even on smaller fish. - Ultima Enigma Super Snood
I gave this a go for a change of snood line just to see if it was up to all the hype. I have to be honest, it was nice enough, quite supple, but will probably stick to Amnesia in future. - Shimano
Shimano great engineering .When I was a lad the must have was shimano gears on your push bike now they are my favourite fixed spool fishing reel ,Tough&reliable. - Grubs Snowline 8.5
I used to suffer with cold feet when fishing but not any more, rated to minus 40 although I only been to -3 so far but not sign of cold feet Super comfortable feels like wearing training shoes, nice thick sole I also studded mine and they are not the perfect boot for all my fishing scenarios - Titan Clothing
Good range of waterproof clothing that is ideal for boat and shore anglers. - Daiwa Sandstorm
i have the fixed spool 12ft version of these 4-8oz they are a nice weighty rod they cast very well easy 150yards plus in the right hands they look nice in the samdstrom black and yellow also the eyes of the rod have a yellow reflective coating with shows up great in the dark the only thing i found that the rubber butt was a bit big to fit in the cups on a ian golds super match so i shaved them fown a tad but i no diawa do sell the slim line butt rubber which is ideal for these rods apart from that have used them over a year on all types of fishing smooth and rough ground and they have performed well with everything i have threw at them for high to low temperatures the have always been a relaible rod if you like the real light weight rods these may not be for you as there is a bit of weight to them but they are a good soild rod yes i woulf highly recommend these - Super Match Fishing Rigs
I've had a number of Super Match fishing rigs, all made to my rather specific requirements. No request has gone unmet by Liam. All top quality components used, excellent knots, crimps applied well with no line damage. - Planet Sea Fishing
With publications like this available free online, I no longer purchase any fishing magazines. Rig diagrams, reports, reel schematics, info on bait... It has it all, why pay out for a magazine? Great work by the team on this one. - Daiwa Saltist Black Gold 20 / BG20
One of the best reels out there saltists are machines they pulling in power is emence the b/g are much better looking than the old silver saltists and don't scratch as much the drag is smooth and ratchet is spot on and can hear it a mile away if you want to bully fish through ruff ground then this is the reel to use - Vercelli Spyra Amarella
This rod is a very good blank , but build quality isnt the greatest ! The rod itself is awesome , great bite detection and unbelievable power.. You just wouldnt think that thin tip could cast 7oz !! Great rod for any fishing really will cope with match fishing very well - Cox & Rawle Meat Hooks
Never had one snap on me very very strong and super sharp - Tony Rixon's Days Out
Back when I was match fishing I used to read this every weekend Tony is very open to what he does and how he does it which is always useful to finding out what's working on venues I love they way it's got plenty of banter in there to Great bloke - Kamasan B940
Used these for years before Varivas were available. Very sharp amd strong for their guage. - LED Lenser H7R.2
excellent bit of kit this head torch its nice and lightweight sits well on the head the brightness is very good and the ability to adjust the beam from flood to spot is very handy i find a good charge will easy last a session also i bought a in car charger aswell for when i need the extra bit f charge very waterproof aswell have used this in very heavy rain with no problems at all yes i highly recommend this - Sakuma Nite Crystal
I'm not one to get all technical with diameters and that I just stick to what suits me I normally use 18lb on rock makes and no problems with casting or knots - Zziplex HSM
Excellent rod, one of the best and very versatile, have used mine on mixed ground with no problems - LED Lenser H14R.2
A nice light and very bright headlamp. It is relatively lightweight and compact compared to some of the lamps available. A variable beam that is easily adjusted from spot to flood and back again. 2 levels of brightness with a boost function. I love this light but there a few niggles. Firstly make sure you have spare batteries with you it has yet to last me one night session on the supplied battery. (I always carry spares and a back up lamp as well) If I am not wearing the lamp at the beginning of the session I remove the batteries if it is in my bag as I have found it is very easy to turn on, especially the year red LED on the battery pack, I was often getting the lamp out to use finding it flashing away before I even started. Only minor things for a great very powerful reliable and well priced lamp. Do shop around though as prices vary massively, and be aware there is a H14 as well as well the H14R.2 which is more powerful and comes with battery and charger. - Breakaway Escape Link
The best rotten bottom link available. Why use one that requires messing around with bits of weak link line when this does he job without? Can easily increase or decrease tension needed to release it. So simple, so effective.