In this article, Angling Direct’s Specimen Series angler; Phil Spinks, travels to the River Severn in the search of barbel. Phil shares how to catch barbel fish on this beautiful river which runs through a stunning valley in Worcestershire.
 
In this blog, Angling Direct’s very own Phil Spinks talks us through his tactics for eel fishing as well as his choice of fishing rig; the eel twig rig, baits, location and more!
Each summer, for at least a few nights, my attention turns
In this blog post, Angling Direct’s very own Phil Spinks covers his experience with catching specimen crucians in Sutton as well as his top tips for crucian fishing.
Finding waters in the Uk that still hold true crucians of any size is
In this carp fishing guide, Angling Direct’s very own Phil Spinks runs through some great fishing tips to catch you more carp this spring.
As winter turns into spring, many anglers will be heading out trying to catch the carp as spring can
It is now that time of the year again when my freezer is full of dead baits, and my enthusiasm is high. Without a doubt, I have an obsession with pike fishing and they are my main target species each winter.
My approach to catching pike has changed
In this blog entry, Angling Direct’s very own Phil Spinks reflects on his success and filming on his Specimen Series on the Angling Direct Youtube channel.
Filming the Specimen Series is something I'm very passionate about. I’ve always
Pike time once againThis winter my obsession with pike fishing has continued. It seems I look forward to my pike fishing more and more with each passing winter.My first couple of trips were out in my boat, throwing lures around on my local Broadland
My pike rods have been put away now until next winter as it’s now the end of the traditional fishing season. Last time I wrote about my fishing I mentioned some success I’d had around Christmas time catching three pike over 20lb, the third 20lber
AD Wroxham Re-OpensFor those of you who are regulars at AD Wroxham, the wait for your brand new Angling Direct store is finally over! We've been putting a lot of work in to bring our very first store up to the modern, forward-looking standard that
Happy New Year to everyone; we are now into the second week of January as I sit down to write this blog. It’s very much unlike me to stick to fishing for just one species for any length of time, but I have to admit, I really do have the pike