- Guided Fishing Norway
I went out with Guided Fishing Norway last March and it honestly was the trip of a lifetime! John has done so much research and knows the area so well that there is no need to waste time looking for marks or working out what tides to fish them on and yet if you wish there are also an endless supply of untried marks to try. My goal was to try and catch a halibut from the shore, I knew it was a great place to target them but they are by no means a sure thing so I was over the moon to land 5 up to almost 30lb! I even hooked (but didn't land) one shading with a 100gm spinning rod. We also had great sport with cod to near double figures on shads, well over 20lb on bait, plus quality coalies, wolf fish, plaice etc. I didn't try any of the really deep marks but they're definitely on my list for next time with the chance of many species you wouldn't think of getting from the shore. I did try one reasonably deep mark, it took a couple of minutes for the lead to reach the bottom and was rewarded with s double figure lumb. The scenery every where is amazing including the views from the house looking toward the saltstraumen whirl pools. The house is cozy and well equipped and there are several marks within walking distance. Don't forget to try the petrol station burgers, just don't work out how much they cost in pounds! In short I cannot recommend John and Guided Fishing Norway highly enough, it could be the difference between a frustrating holiday and a trip of a lifetime! - Grey Viking, Brighton, East Sussex. Skipper: Ray Burn
The wrecking Daddy. Comfortable boat, exemplary seamanship, brilliant fun, always a treat. Handy local tackle shop to stock up on rubber worms before the trip if need be, handy Asda to stock up with ice for the journey home afterwards. - SealSkinz All Weather Riding Gloves
Made for cycling, adaptable to fishing! Dexterous and durable the ideal combination! - RockGrip - Fishing Boot Studding
Whether you get a pre-studded pair of boots from RockGrips range or just use their studding service on your own boots you will wonder how you coped without them. From icey frozen Norwegian fjords to the slimey weed covered shores of my local Bristol Channel I always feel safe underfoot. I have a pair of the neoprene Grubs and my Sorells with the studs to cover all situations. - Vass-Tex Mega Studs Boot
have had them a year , no complaints so far, very good grip on rocks and studs seem ok - Daiwa SL30SH
The 'Slosh' A tank of a reel, probably 1 of the most popular rough ground shore reels and for good reason, casts well and a strong quick retrieve rate at 6.1:1 ideal for getting your gear and fish up and out of the snags quick. Only negatives for me: Slight back lash on the anti reverse and it sits a little too high for smaller hands to get a good thumb grip on the spool. - Rovex 10X High Abrasion
A top line, use the 19lb .35mm, one of the best - Varivas
I have been using Varivas hooks for years now. A fantastic strong and sharp hook I use the Big Mouth Extras for the majority of my fishing, I will not use or consider any other hook. The BMX have never failed with bullying big fish over rocks and kelp. Various other brands I have used in the past I have lost fish due to hooks straightening out and snapping. I also now use Varivas sport and the shock leader, both are fantastic, hard wearing and very well priced. With performance and price like this I do not see myself switching brands any time soon. Keep up the good work Varivas! - Century Excalibur J Curve
A clean to mixed ground rod Far too many reports of them snapping - Berkley Trilene Big Game
i have my spinning gear spooled up with this and i find it works well in both lure fishing for pike and in the sea for bass casts nice not to heavy and a nice retrieve aswell also it lays nice on spool for the price not a bad line - Penn 525 Mag2
amazing reel. £100 cant go wrong they say its slow not as good as the "american one" bla bla bla, i love mine casts like a dream, once the bearings are flushed and re oiled its as fast as they come, any problems penn's customer service is second to none. ive hit over 200 yard casts with it and ive only been using a multiplier for beach casting for a couple months - Bristol Channel Fishing
Great read with reg updates James madson is a credit to local angling with the amount time effort and passion he's putting in to this Well done James keep it up - Thyers Fishing Tackle Ltd, Highbridge
have used this shop for over 20 years now russ and jeff are top blokes notjing to much trouble for them they always go the extra mile to sort anything out always happy to take a call to order bait tackle etc or just if you need advice etc they are there very good shop thats a credit to the area if your every lical definitely worth popping in for a chat yes i highly recommend this shop - TronixPro Cobra GT
Having recently got myself the Cobra GT, I was keen to give it a go. I took it out to a broken ground mark and it handled it very well, pulling out of the snags. This rod has guts! As for the casting.. well 3 of us thrashed it and all of us were very impressed by the power it has. Saying that, the tip is excellent - ideal for match fishing looking for those tiny bites. - Zziplex M4
A fantastic mixed ground rod, very user friendly 1 of the best rods Iv'e used for casting in a fishing situation - Varivas Chinu
I always use these for Bass fishing with a bait on the bottom (opting for a Varivas Circle when popped up). Fantastic sharpness, strength and hook hold. - Fishing Tackle Warehouse, Weston Super Mare
Useful local shop with great stock levels and great service. Popped in there today to get some reel oil but walked out with a fair bit more! Oops! Got almost everything in there and willing to order in most stuff if they don't have it. - Kamasan B950U
Great match hook slightly bigger than most. Best with crab baits but not to big for flounders,whitings ect no hook up,they have enough strength to lift 3-4lb codling up the river wall no problem. - Fox Eos 5000
test review - Asso Oblivion
Absoloutley brilliant.. Same texture and knot strengh as amnesia but 5 times cheaper !! - 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 - Century Eliminator T1000
A great rod easier to load up to some other heavy ground rods very fast recovery and can send big leads and bait a long way my go to rod for fast tides and rough ground its happy with mono or braids on either fixed spool or multi cant rate this rod highly enough - Skee-Tex Field Boot
It is what it says - a field boot, but not for fishing Although super warm with a waterproof lower clog, step in a rock pool above the lower part and you can be sure you will get wet feet. Nice and comfortable if you fish from piers promenades etc its a great boot but that's as far as I'd recommend it, not much in the way of ankle support. - Breakaway Cascade Swivel
Great swivels for your 2/3 hook clipped rigs incorporated with srt springs work a treat on your distance match rigs. - Penn Fathom 15
Casts like a millionaire,cranks like a slosh. This reel is brilliant. Loud ratchet,easy to use power handle,good casting,smooth and powerful. This reel is a steal. Only problem I've had is the brake blocks disintegrating but I'm told a mag conversion corrects this. Didn't put me off however,I went and bought another!! - Damiltech Solutions Tray Toppa
Great product and price. Keeps your weights/sinkers in place without falling out or rattling around. Simple but affective. Would recommend. Great customer service from Dave. 5* - Vass-Tex 175 breathable Lighteright Team Vass Bib & Brace
These, so far, seem to be more waterproof than the jacket at least! They don't however like being knelt in, which often forces water through on the legs. They also don't seal great around boots. I've actually come to realise I've not used my pair in so long because I always have a better option to hand. For the money, they are actually quite basic. They'll do a job, but I'm not sure I'd buy them again. - RockGrip - Fishing Boot Studding
They have saved my arse on more than one occasion, let me tell you! Improve your grip, improve your fishing and be safe! - Century Eliminator T1000
I use this rod for the majority of my fishing which is mainly rough ground along with a saltist 20 or 30 which is a awesome combination. Very responsive and the bite indication is a superb for such a rod. Casting is easy and big distances are easily achieveable even with an over heard thump. It took me a few sessions to suss this rod out and now I have I love it. - MNAT Tip Guide
A suitable guide across the fishing range from carp rods to heavy boat fishing rods Good matches for LNAG, MNAG, KWAG, LCAG, - Breakaway OTG Impact Shields
Excellent. Release every time, stay clipped in flight even with heavy baits, can accommodate a wide range of hook sizes and aren't at all fiddly to use. The clear choice for OTG clips. - Ultima F1
I've been using the 20lb on my beach reels for a while and ( barring one spool that was brittle ) I have been happy with how it has performed. It knots ok, lies on the spool ok and seems reasonably resistant to abrasion, but due to the colour it's hard to see at night. Good value when purchased on the bulk spools. - Namix Leads
I like the bullet hybrid Namix leads for distance and grip really well no going out of shape while fishing over heavy ground work great with a bait clip incorporated to. - IMAX Coast Thermo Smock
Although a warm smock, too many people saying they are failing at the seams and as such losing waterproof abilities - Varivas Big Mouth Extra
A really good hook but I find it doesnt stay as sharp for as long as an almost identical hook - Ron Thompson Axellerator
Best rough ground rod if your on a budget, cheap but excellent quality For such a powerful rod it still has good bite detection - Guided Fishing Norway
I've fished with John from Guided Fishing Norway on many occasions in various locations throughout Norway, John's passion and dedication shines through and anyone who's had the pleasure of fishing with him knows. It's all in the planning and preparation to the smallest of details, that can be the difference when there's a real change of a fish of a lifetime. On our last trip with John at Saltstraumen Nr Bodo we were fortunate enough to land the European shore line class Ling record with a the fish weighing in at a whopping 59lb oz, a true fish of a lifetime. I personally beat my shore Halibut PB with a 50lb 4oz fish, this was landed as I was following advice from John who had put many hours in fishing this mark. With Guided Fishing Norway you will be met at Bodo airport and taken to the house around 50mins away, you will be given a hearty breakfast to set you up for the days fishing and also taken to the correct marks for the size of tide, weather conditions or ability. When the day or session is over you will be taken back to the house for dinner. Anyone who has fished Norway few times knows its not as easy as the trophy picture show, it has taken the fishing guides days or even months to suss out the area with serious rod hours, with this you just don't get rolling off a plane into a hire car, this is where using the knollage of a guide is worth its weight in Halibut as it can save many a wasted hour fishing at the wrong time or state of tide and when you add up the cost of food, car hire, fuel, toll road charges its almost a false economy to try and 'go alone'. So I would seriously recommend Guided Fishing Norway to any new or regular to fishing the stunning surroundings of Norway with a very accomplished shore angler. - Fishy Fingers Bait & Tackle Supplies
Delighted at the prompt excellent friendly service supplied . Will definately use again - Daiwa
I don't think you can beat daiwa rods and reels Absolute joy to use Their after sales service is second to none - Tronix Fishing
When I first started sea fishing tronixpro wasn't about Now I've been back to sea fishing for a couple months it's surprising how quickly they have clearly grown from budget gear to now top range rods is Cobras which own a pair of They seem to have a good team on board and def doing well Fair play - Asso UltraCast
I have been using the 22lb asso Ultra cast recently with a 70lb asso ultra flex leader. Caught hounds and rays close to ten pounds recently. Great line and with a bimini twist for leader knot these lines work great.. - Shimano PowerPro Braid
A good quality product. Happy with its performance so far but hope to give it a really good test on my Nordic trips during 2016 trying it out on both bait and lure set ups. I will re-review if I find any problems with it. - Snowbee Rock Hopper Boots
A fantastic grippy boot with tungsten studs. The boot is a neoprene so nice and waterproof, but sadly lacks any ankle support, which is my only criticism. I have used on some very slippery rocks and cliffs. The grip is amazing but doesn't turn you into spiderman you still need to exercise caution on the slopes and boulders, but they make slippery cliffs safer where grip is paramount to your safety. - Century Tip Tornado Match
Lovely rod, did wonders for my casting skills. Tip recovery isn't the best but it's bite detection makes up for it. I wouldn't use it on really rough ground but if you're looking for a good clean/mixed rod that will send your bait miles and still have good detection then this is the rod for you. - Breakaway IMP Bait Clips
Imps are a nice compact clip that i find work well with the smaller hooks i use when match fishing. i prefer the impact shields for larger hooks/baits. The only problems i have found with the imps is that if the spring on the rig applies too much tension or if the cast is thumb braked too hard before the rig hits the sea, the small vane fails to flip round and release the hooks. - Ullcatch Bait Weever
I bought one 6 months ago and now have one in each of my tackle boxes and refills always to hand --- Would never be without ----no more rotten elastic --- no more losing the end of the elastic ---The dogs nuts - Grubs Snowline 8.5
Exceptional boot. Warm, comfy, supportive of the ankle. I get mine pre studded through RockGrip, making them the ultimate fishing boot. - Korda Kurv Shank
Best hook pattern available full stop - Penn 515 Mag2
I've had both the 515 and the 525 and they are both a smooth quality reel that will hold good fish - Damiltech Solutions Seat Box Catch Repair Kit
A life saver on my 15 year old box giving it new life Shame products aren't more easy to get hold of