There are hundreds of new products available to the modern sea angler, from clothing, floats and tackle bags, lures to attracting scents, but what piece of equipment do you want the most?
If you are new to sea fishing it may be a brand new beach casting set up or maybe you are looking to upgrade that 20 year old mag braked multiplier.
Future of sea tackle
I would like to hear where the future of sea angling is going and the best way to achieve this, is looking at what anglers require.
One thing that I have noticed over the past few years is the clothing range available to sea anglers has become fashionable and is now cut to fit. Before it was very un-inspired, covered in pockets etc. So with this in mind and having been fishing for 30 years I have most things I want, except some well designed outer clothing for use when spinning / surf fishing.
What sea fishing items are you most interested in buying or knowing more about, let us know here so we can all help out in your choice of sea tackle.
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March 17, 2025 at 14:27
I am the very proud (if ignorant) owner of a Shakespeare rod, reel and other bits and pieces. Brough them home via the local watering hole whose landlord told me I needed a shot leader attached to my line. Anybody enlighten me as to what he is talking about please.
April 4, 2025 at 16:46
Hi Pat. He probably meant a Shock Leader. It’s a short length of very strong line (50lb is common if using a 5oz weight) that you attach to the end of your main line. The shock leader takes all the force of the cast. Without one, your main line (which might be 20lb?) would snap very easily during a cast. The length of the Shock Leader must be sufficient to allow at least 4 turns of line on the reel when casting. You can also get tapered shock leader which tapers down to a thinner diameter line. The advantage here is that you end up with a much smaller knot and hence less drag as the knot passes through the rod guides. Hope this helps.