Crystal Clear Waters & Thornback Rays

We have just experienced a superb heat wave up here in Suffolk, the thermometers nearly hit 40 celsius and with this exquisite, calm weather came lots of people hitting the local beaches. These hot summer days made the water flat calm and crystal clear, perfect for somebody wishing to paddle the day away in the…

This Is Meant To Be July!

Having just come back from some time away with work I really was due a session back on the shores near where I live. After a few messages were pinged about the venue was chosen, we were going to head to Aldeburgh to see if we could winkle out some sole. The wind had other…

Plan C – Wet, Windy and Rough

When planning a fishing session with your mates there is always a factor that can change everything, something we cannot and I don’t think we ever will be able to control, that thing that can ruin the best laid plans…. the weather. If Mother Nature want’s to get angry and throw heavy winds at you…

Happy Birthday To Me!!

  Waking up at 7am I opened my eyes  to be greeted by my 2 little monsters barging into the bedroom armed with cards and goodies along with a shout of “Happy Birthday Dad”, what an amazing way to be woken up on your birthday and along with the 12 year old single malt my…

The Suffolk Sole Hunt: Vol 2 The Social

With the barmy summer conditions we have been having lately most of my time has been taken up with enjoying it with the family. With the only time being that most of the fishing crew were free being the Sunday night messages were pinged about amongst us, it was decided that with the weather being the way it was there was only one thing for it.. a social after the sole.

Grauvell Vertix Tripod Rod Case

Hard Zipped Tube Soft PVC Inside 3 Padded Sections Padded Handle Tripod Legs RRP £85   Rod carry bags in shore fishing are still fairly rare to be honest, most anglers still just lash their rods, tripod and shelter together with bungee cords and make their way to the beach. This is all well and…

Mayweed Mayhem On The Dirty Wall

You all know those sessions, the ones where in the back of your mind nothing can go wrong, where even before you step out of the house to make your way to the beach you are secretly thinking you are going to get some good fish?? Well this was one of those nights, in my…

Grauvell Vertix ECLIPSE VITESSE Rod

3 Sections 13.8 ft Length 100 – 225grms Rating 420 grs Weight RRP £799   The little brother of the amazing Vertix Eclipse rod, with a blank made of 46 ton Japanese whisker carbon this is another lightweight beauty of a rod from the Vertix stable. Finished off in a sleek black colour, this rod…

Grauvell SPARTA LC-MT Rod

Sections – 3 Length – 4.2 mts / 14ft Rating 100 – 200 grs Weight 620 grs RRP – £115   This rod is at the lower price end of the Grauvell Vertix range but do not be fooled by the price, you are getting a lot of rod for your money. Coming in 3…

Grauvell Vertix DIVINE Reel

Graphite Body CNC Aluminium Machined Body Infinite Anti Reverse 1 X Extra Spool 730 grs RRP £159.95 The Vertix Divine is a long cast surf reel designed for modern surf fishing. The excellent line lay gives long smooth casting and the two spools give you the option of a traditional high capacity spool or a…