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LATEST NEWS FROM TOTAL SEA FISHING
Big Money Cod Match
Biggest boat event on the east coast set to see plenty of action in the Humber estuary. Read more
Fish 'Driven Crazy'
Scientists warn of threat to nervous systems of fish as seas' CO2 levels rise. Read more
Win Fox Sport Gear
Total Sea Fishing has teamed up with Fox Sport Fishing to offer you some amazing kit. Read more
The Big One 2012
The largest angling show in the UK is back for 2012 - and it's bigger than ever! Read more
Cod Smashes PB
Huge 30lb plus specimen makes anglers day after falling for big squid hookbait. Read more
Huge Shore-Caught Turbot
Massive 20lb plus specimen beached during late-night shore session. Read more
Rooster Mania: Day Five
The jacks are hitting the lures hard on the final day of tropical TSF adventure. Read more
Luck Lures Big Pollack
Two fish for over 34lb fall over wreck spot to anglers lucky sidewinder. Read more
Rooster Mania: Day Four
Plenty of action in El Salvador, but keeping the fish on the line was another matter. Read more
Mustad Take Over
Iconic hook manufacturer under new ownership who will make it a 'winner' again. Read more
Rooster Mania: Day Three
The roosters and 'Cudas start hitting hard as the action hots up in TSF's El Salvador adventure. Read more
Rooster Mania: Day Two
TCF's Roger Mortimore is back in El Salvador on the hunt for some incredible sport fish. Read more
£8million in Illegal Fish
Four skippers plead guilty to quota evasion worth seven-figure sum. Read more
Rooster Mania: Day One
TCF's Roger Mortimore is back in El Salvador on the hunt for some incredible sport fish. Read more
TSF TV January 2012
Latest issue of TSF TV is live and crammed full of great free-to-view content. Read more
Tuna Breaks World Record
Specimen becomes most expensive fish ever bought following auction. Read more
ESFA Wales Shore Champs
Competition sees plenty of fish caught even though turn out was lower than hoped. Read more
New Shark Species Found
The first ever hybridization of shark species could see anglers with new fish to target. Read more
Record Megrim Caught
Welsh best for the species captured during shark fishing trip out of Pembroke. Read more
New Quotas Met With Dismay
Deal for UK commercial fishermen is 'cowardly decision' say sea anglers. Read more
Big Money Cod Event
Competition planned for February is offering over £1750 in prize money. Read more
New Flounder Competition
Big catches expected in new event as string of specimen flounder are reported. Read more
TSF Tackle Awards 2011
You voted, we counted and now the results for the Total Sea Fishing Tackle Awards 2011 are in. Read more
Record Shaking Shore Bass
Massive shore-caught specimen weighs in just ounces from the British record. Read more
Megabass Aims For Europe
Legendary Japanese lure firm looks to further strengthen its presence. Read more
Rock Lure Fishing
Experts reveal their top soft plastic lures for tempting predators this winter. Read more
Screaming Reels
Incredible high definition monster halibut fishing footage gives taste of new DVD. Read more
'Lucky to be alive!'
Warning on angler safety after freak wave washes fisherman from rocks. Read more
Extra Porbeagle Protection
European Union extends rules to help dwindling porbeagle stocks recover. Read more
Carbon Breakthrough
Daiwa's new X-Torque weave delivers more casting power in a lighter package. Read more
Light Tackle Boats Monster
Pollack angler has 'fight of his life' after hooking huge skate on 12lb class tackle. Read more
Amazing Halibut Footage
Specimen strikes in Norwegian fjord as the underwater cameras role. Read more
Red Letter Wrasse Session
Huge hit of ballan wrasse falls for lure tactics in just 2hours on the rocks. Read more
Red Gurnard Record Falls
Huge boat-caught specimen sets new standard for Britain and Europe. Read more
Savage Gear Hits Saltwater
Company launches impressive range of kit for saltwater lure anglers at this year's Tackle & Guns Show. Read more
Greys Back With A Bang
New rods ranges from tackle firm more than impress at T&G Show launch. Read more
World First From Wychwood
New saltwater reel breaks boundaries at its Tackle & Guns Show launch. Read more
Revolutionary Line Launche…
New Nanofil from Berkley isn't a braid and it isn't a mono - but it is set to take the... Read more
T&G 2011 - Tronix.
Lots of new rods on offer from Tronix, as well as plenty for bass anglers. Read more
We Have a Winner
Total Sea Fishing Italia Fishing competition winner announced along with 10 runners up. Read more
Sea Anglers Unite!
Prominent MP urges anglers 'to do something' in the face of restrictions at Dungeness point. Read more
Sea Anglers Victorious
Council performs major U-turn on angling ban along Sussex sea front. Read more
Conservation Zone Queries?
Public invited to learn more about Dorset conservation area proposals. Read more
Biggest Bass in a Decade
Irish specimen heaviest since record capture and fourth biggest ever recorded. Read more
Festival Under Threat
Future of fishing event in question following £20k of damage to boats. Read more
Charity Match Announced
Great Yarmouth shore event in memory of two local anglers to go ahead. Read more
83lb Conger For Schoolboy
15-year-old close to breaking world record after boating the eel of a lifetime. Read more
Novices Score Big
School Kids take to the Bristol channel and are rewarded with a day to remember. Read more
Casting Comp on Sky TV
Watch some of the best in the world show their techniques on Sky's Tight Lines. Read more
Free Shark Fishing CD
Shark Trust offer CD-ROM packed full of great information for shark anglers. Read more
Big Croatian Tuna Hit
Amazing haul of bluefin as anglers follow rumors of 'red-hot' Croatian sport. Read more
Din Tur Open Day
Say hello to Total Sea Fishing's editor Barney Wright along with a host of other experts. Read more
Sea Anglers Take a Stand
Campaign and petition launched against 2012 Government data collection plans. Read more
New Gilthead Bream Record …
Boat-caught specimen smashes the Isle of Wight's best for the species The Isle of Wight boat-caught gilthead bream record has been... Read more
Texas Tiger Shark Battle
Angler battles massive 12ft 6in tiger shark on a pier in Texas, our US correspondent Nick Meyer tells the story… Read more
Monster Pollack Haul
A recent trip to Ireland for angling journalist and guide Jim O’Donnell resulted in monster haul of hard-fighting, lure-caught pollack... Read more
Top Honours For Daiwa Cons…
Daiwa sea consultant Steve Souter has taken victory during the Highlands and Islands Open Boat Championships, with a haul of... Read more
Sign up For Kayak courses
The Angling Trust have organised two courses – one in the Midlands and one in the South – to help... Read more
Skate Record Smashed
A massive common skate, estimated to weigh over 230lb has been boated off the coast of west Cork. Read more
Kayak Grand Slam
The Angling Trust has announced the launch of a brand new kayak fishing tournament being held next month. Read more
10 hour battle with record…
Schoolboy has the fight of his life after hooking deadly 900lb predator off the coast Read more
DEFRA Weighs In With RSA S…
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched Sea Angling 2012, a survey of recreational sea angling... Read more
Not Forgotten Charity Fish…
Every year the Royal Marines Sea Angling Association organise a day’s fishing for their brothers-in-arms from the Not Forgotten Association... Read more
World Halibut Record Smash…
A german angler has beaten the world halibut record with a monster of 291lb. The huge fish was caught off... Read more
England Ladies Triumph Ove…
On Saturday 14th May, the Welsh ladies shore angling team entertained the England ladies for their annual ‘friendly’ match. Read more
OK Classic Raises £790 For…
On a gusty day it was a gutsy performance from the dedicated kayak anglers who took part in the OK... Read more
Lure Masters Launch Fishin…
Following increased demand of its guiding services, Bass Masters is launching Lure Masters – offering lure fishing safaris in South... Read more
Fish For Heroes
Fish for Heroes is a fundraising sea fishing match being organised by anglers Chris Wareing, Jason Rowe and Ian Houlton... Read more
The End to Discards?
Britain’s controversial MEP Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), never holds back with his outspoken views. TSF... Read more
Fladen Sponsor England Boa…
Fladen Fishing is once again sponsoring the England Boat Team. The generous sponsorship includes £3,000 cash towards costs, plus £2,000... Read more
LATEST BLOGS
Just my luck!
Barney Wright was recently aboard ‘Carrick Lee’, skippered by Frank Shaw, out of Newhaven. The plan was to target some... Read more
First Cod of 2012
The first cod of the new year for Total Sea Fishing's editor gets him ready for the sport ahead in... Read more
TSF Christmas Cod Special
TSF deputy Roger Mortimore and his friends batter the cod on Aldeburgh Beach in Suffolk. Read more
Back to El Salvador
So good was the fishing in El Salvador that our Roger's going back, and not alone. Read more
Rooster Mania
Roger Mortimore travels 12,000 miles to target El Salvador's silver predators - the stunning rooster fish. Read more
My TSF species challenge
On a recent features trip for TSF down to Weymouth with Editor Barney Wright, I had the chance to add... Read more
Seeing Red!
For some time Colin Penny, skipper of ‘Flamer 4’, has been telling me about a weird and wonderful fish known... Read more
Looking Ahead
I’m looking forward to a good winter season, I’ve already had some good bags of whiting and a few small... Read more
What A Weekend!
Back in April I arranged trip to Jersey for my old mate Nigel Bracey and I, we agreed on the... Read more
Just The Plaice!
My personal best plaice has been 2lb 8oz for many years – I just never seemed to hook into the... Read more
Bank Holiday Bonanza!
Whenever I get the chance I head back to my home county of Suffolk, with the August Bank Holiday approaching... Read more
Winning Ways
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks with fishing sessions down on Chesil Beach then battling against gale force winds... Read more
Thinking Fishing
I managed to seriously injure my right leg a couple of weeks back, and consequently I’m currently confined to a... Read more
Summer! What Summer?
I know I’m not the only one fed up with this awful weather, what has happened to our summer? Read more
In Angling We Trust!
I have had an indifferent last few weeks, some success but also disasters. Read more
Fishing Aboard The White …
I have just spent a day with my good mate Glen Milligan out in the English Channel targeting bass. The... Read more
Casting At Huntingdon
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the court – mainly because I fish more nowadays and casting has... Read more
Bank Holiday Fishing
I enjoy all aspects of fishing whether it’s from the shore or boat for all species but light lure fishing... Read more
Reading Fish Sign
In these days of mass communication via websites, mobile phones, group texting and Facebook, it’s all too easy to think... Read more
Favourite Beach For Bass!
One of my favourite venues of all time is Eccles-On-Sea in Norfolk. It was many years ago when I first... Read more
All England Squid Competi…
I have just come back from the 4th All England squid competition at Brighton Marina. It was a good and... Read more
TOP TIP: Don't Get Old
Top Tip! Don’t get old, Ok I’m only approaching 57 but I’m well aware that my joints are creaking and... Read more
Out & About
The past two weeks has been hectic starting with a long weekend in East Yorkshire for the European Open Beach... Read more
First Signs Of Spring
It’s been a long, cold winter and for many shore based sea anglers not a good one for catching fish.... Read more
When The Going Gets Tough…
Welcome to my first blog on the TSF website. Many people think I have the perfect job working on the... Read more
LATEST REVIEWS
Daiwa Large Lure Bag
Here’s a piece of luggage that will store and carry all your lures in five large lure boxes in the... Read more
Quantum Folding Bucket
This handy bucket is supplied with a strong cord and can easily be squeezed into your tackle box. Read more
Fladen Warbird Big Water …
The Big Water 70 is ideal for long-distance surf fishing due to its long-coned spool and capacity of 330 yards... Read more
Hart Lures
New for the 2012 season are these superb lures from Hart – the Shore Bait, Shore Minnow, Wizard and Spark.... Read more
Leeda Sea Rigs
If you have trouble tying your own rigs, then look no further than this new rig range from Leeda. There... Read more
Eyelevel Challenger Angl…
These new sport glasses have three types of polarising lenses, which are easy to change to suit any fishing conditions... Read more
St George Sporting Beast …
If you’ve slipped on rocks and cut your hands a few times over the years, you can’t fail to be... Read more
Daiwa Tournament Global T…
There’s only one way to properly test a travel rod, so Roger Mortimore headed 6,000 miles to the Pacific coast... Read more
Sonik SK4 Uptide Rods
Barney Wright took the Sonik SK4 uptide rods on a long-term test and reveals his findings… Read more
Daiwa Sand Storm Bass Rod
After being impressed with the Sand Storm Beach rod, Roger Mortimore gets his hands on the Sand Storm Bass… with... Read more
Fenix HP11 Headtorch
The Fenix HP11 replaces the hugely popular HP10 headtorch and offers the highest performance possible from the very latest LED... Read more
Fisheagle Super Deluxe Fi…
This super kit contains everything you need to weigh and prepare your catch for the table. Read more
Quantum Waterproof Carrya…
This carryall is available in three sizes, all of which are ideal in which to store wet or dirty clothes... Read more
Marukyu Power Isome
These ragworm imitations are made from biodegradable material enhanced with special extracts to attract fish. Read more
Bass Go Deeper Plug Belt
The Plug Belt has been specially designed for the roving lure angler and will store up to 12 lures in... Read more
Fladen Buoyancy Aid
This lightweight life jacket is ideal for those hot summer days or if you’re rock-hopping along the shore and need... Read more
Daiwa 7HT Mag ST (Super T…
Barney Wright takes Daiwa’s 7HT Mag ST multiplier for a ‘spin’ and is astounded by the reel’s exceptional performance! Read more
Shakespeare Salt XT 12lb-…
There are five rods in the XT range – 12lb, 20lb, 20lb/30lb and two 30lb-class models – that cover all... Read more
Fisheagle Filleting Knive…
Fisheagle knives have stainless-steel blades in a choice of three lengths – 9in, 6in and 4in. Read more
Shimano Nexave CX Surf 13…
The Nexave is a versatile, hybrid surf rod, designed for use with fixed-spool or multiplier reels. Read more
Ronnie Sunshines Home Fis…
Now you can cook and eat your fish as you catch it with this compact fish smoker. Read more
Fladen Xtra Flexx Spinnin…
There are several ways to test the extra flex in Fladen’s Xtra Flexx spinning rod, but Roger Mortimore thought hooking... Read more
H2O Bite Alert
The bite alert is ideal when fishing at night. It’s supplied with two mounting clips – 3mm and 5mm –... Read more
Shimano Beast Master BX S…
Specially built for the travelling angler, the Beast Master BX Stand-Up range comprises three rods – 16/20lb, 20/30lb and 30/50lb.... Read more
Fladen Eco Plugs
The Eco range covers a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colours and swimming depths, from shallow running to deep divers.... Read more
Shakespeare Ugly Stik Upt…
Built on a slim-diameter, lightweight blank, this rod features a soft tip that’s designed to lock over in the tide... Read more
Daiwa Supercast STB 115SB…
Bass fishing is one of Roger Mortimore’s passions. So, he was keen to get out and put Daiwa’s Supercast Bass... Read more
Daiwa Super Kenzaki Braid…
This three-piece rod is light and well balanced with stacks of lowdown power. It’s constructed using the best materials to... Read more
Sidewinder Super Shads
Super Shads have ultra-soft 4in and 5in bodies with 3D eyes and a built-in lead head mounted on a Mustad... Read more
TF Gear Bum Bag
This is a must-have for the roving angler. With its adjustable waist belt and removable neck harness, it can also... Read more
Fladen Warbird 3600 Multi…
The Warbird 3600 is a 6500-sized reel with a capacity of 320 metres of 0.35mm line and a gear ratio... Read more
WSB Crab Hooks
These short-shank hooks are incredibly sharp and strong with a wide gape and a slightly offset point for good penetration.... Read more
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 65…
Roger Mortimore heads to a surf beach to give Abu’s Ambassadeur 6500i TSR a good workout! Read on to find... Read more
Total-Flexx Spinning Rod
Fladen’s Maxximus Total-Flexx spinning rod is constructed using modern, space-age materials, so Roger Mortimore takes it out for a good... Read more
Sonik NCT Beach Rod
Barney Wright puts the Sonik NCT beach rod through its paces and reveals his thoughts about it… Read more
Shakespeare Salt XT Bass …
Roger Mortimore wades the Welsh surf to test Shakespeare’s Salt XT Bass rod. Read more
Shimano Sunglasses
Vengeance and BeastMaster are just two models in the wide range of stylish eyewear in the latest Shimano catalogue. The... Read more
Sidewinder Solid-Colour L…
Due the success of the Rhubarb&Custard solid-colour lures, the range has been extended. The four new solid colours – black,... Read more
Savage Gear Sandeel Lures
These deadly lures now have two new colours and three new sizes: 17cm - 65g; 18cm - 100g; and 20cm... Read more
Abu Garcia Soron STX 40 R…
Abu’s top spinning reel is ideal for UK-style lure fishing and is packed with a host of features. There’s an... Read more
Snowbee Deep Blue Boat Ro…
These three-piece 7ft 6in rods are constructed from tri-modulus carbon and equipped with lightweight graphite reel seats and SiC guides.... Read more
Berkley Powerbait Power P…
The Power Pack contains five different-coloured ripple shads plus two jig heads weighing 15g and 20g. The shape and paddle... Read more
Ultima Power Braid
Power Braid is constructed from the world’s strongest fibre, Dyneema, and incorporates a unique production process that ensures a round,... Read more
Okuma Cortez Reel
The new Okuma Cortez is a real workhorse with a rigid one-piece graphite frame and side plates plus an adjustable... Read more
Nories Laydown Minnow Mid…
The Nories Laydown is a suspending lure with a wide rolling action. It dives to depths of about four feet... Read more
Reelsport Mighty Thin Bea…
Barney Wright is no lightweight when it comes to testing beach rods, but does the Reelsport Mighty Thin meet his... Read more
TFGear Force 8 Braid Boat…
Roger Mortimore gives the TF Gear Force 8 braid boat rod a testing workout in a boat competition and finds... Read more
Shimano Forcemaster Surf …
There’s only one way to see if the ForceMaster 450 BXG can cope with rough weather, so Roger Mortimore gives... Read more
Shakespeare Salt XT Surf …
Barney Wright takes a close look at the Shakespeare Salt XT Surf MX beach rod and reveals his thoughts… Read more
Penn 525 Mag 2 Reel
Roger Mortimore takes a close look at the new 525 Mag 2 to find out if the recent improvements make... Read more
TFGear Force 8 Reels
TF Gear has launched an exciting new range of sea tackle. Roger Mortimore gets a sneak preview of the latest... Read more
Akios S-Line 757 Reels
Having been impressed last month with the Akios 656 shore reel, Roger Mortimore goes afloat to test the larger 757... Read more
Tenryu Super Mix Rods
There are dozens of excellent lure rods on the market and Roger Mortimore thinks the performance of Tenryu’s Super Mix... Read more
Akios S-Line 656CTM Reel
Chief tester Roger Mortimore has handled many reels over the years and is impressed with the build quality and performance... Read more
Hart Bloody Offshore 265 …
Roger Mortimore gives the Hart Offshore 265 lure rod the ultimate test at the annual Jersey Open Shore Bass Festival,... Read more
Vercelli Rod & Evia Reel
TSF gets an exclusive look at the Vercelli Spyra Piuma Power Surf Rod & Evia Iridium Speed Surf Fixed-Spool Reel... Read more
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