Fishing Tackle Information

The fishing tackle section of our website is based largely around forum and site member reviews of selected items of fishing tackle. What makes our tackle section different from most is that its you the reader that gets to review and rate the tackle not ourselves. As the readers and members of this site are sea anglers who know their tackle and put it through its paces you can be guaranteed of an honest no holds barred review..

Fishing Tackle Reviews

fishing tackle review This recently added section on our website allows you to review your favourite items of fishing tackle. Simply find the tackle you would like to read about or review from the sidebar menu or from a search. If you would like to read or write a fishing tackle review then please click here

Abu 7500 C3 CT Mag

This is a review of the new Abu 7000i C3 Ct Mag which is currently taking place in our fishing forum. John (AKA Northbayotter) who owns the tackle shop at Bridlington has been one of the first to get his hands on the new reel and says : "I have now tried the 7000 ic3 mag out casting (fished the brigg at Filey today) and it is awesome!......." To keep Track Of The Forum review On The New Abu 7000i C3 Ct Mag Click Here.

Princeton Tec Apex Headlights

The new fishing headlights from Princeton Tec have really caught the eye of the local rock anglers. These headlights are light weight with no large battery to carry. They are very bright and powered by only 4 AA batteries which reside in the back of the headlight. With a 2 level main beam and 3 level led side lights the Princeton Tec Apex is excellent value for money. Anyone wanting to learn more about the Princeton Tec Headlight should click here to read a review within our sea fishing forums.

The Best Bass Fishing Plugs

A forum poll of the best bass plugs for shore bass fishing in the UK

Which Headlight For Rock Fishing

headlights for fishing A review/debate in our fishing forum about which headlight to use for rock fishing. All the main brand headlamps are discussed including Tiga, Spelio, MFA, Samalite and the new 3 watt led headlights. The Princeton Tec Apex gets an excellent review here and looks set to become the headlamp of choice for north east rock anglers.

Which Headlight For Fishing

The Ultimate Rock Fishing Reels

fishing reels - slosh 30, abu 700, penn 525, penn 535 The members of the Whitby fishing forum recently held a pole to find out which was the ultimate rock fishing reel. This page shows those results and gives the forum contributors opinions on each of the top 3 rock fishing reels. The Ultimate Rock Fishing Reels.

Fishing Coats - Smocks - Flotation Suits

Kev in the fishing forum posed the question -"I'm looking at buying a new fishing jacket as mine has seen better days. My brother has just bought a Sundridge SAS Mk5 Flotation jacket which seems decent at a reasonable price. Has anyone got any recommendations before I spend my hard earned cash ?" Amongst the coats and smocks he was advised to purchase were those from Imax, Greys and Sundridge - Click here to read more.

Whipping And Varnishing A Fishing Rod

Tips on re whipping and varnishing a fishing rod by forum member Jellyworm - Click here to read more.

Latest User Reviews

Other Fishing Tackle Information On Our Site

Tackle shops for Whitby and the surrounding area.

There are numerous tackle shops on the north east coast, all offering some excellent fishing tackle at competitive prices. This page details those shops and gives contact details and directions.

Rotten Bottoms for quick release when fishing the rocks and kelp

Rotten bottom rigs are an essential item for anyone who is going to fish the rough ground over rocks or into kelp. If you get snagged up when fishing and a fish takes your bait, you simply pull hard and the weak line snaps leaving your lead on the sea bed but allows you to wind in your fish. As well as describing a rotten bottom rig this page also details how to make your own rotten bottom fishing clips.

Pin And Foam Rotten Bottom Rig

There are many variations of the rotten bottom rig. This pin and foam rig is one of the more widely used versions and thought by many to be the best

Pulley Rigs

The Pulley rig is another essential item for the rig wallet of the north east rock angler. The simple but effective pulley system means when a fish is hooked your lead is lifted around 4 foot off the sea bed allowing you to reel in that fish without the lead becoming snagged on the rocky sea bed.

Coming Soon

Rod for the rough ground on the north east coast

Rough ground reels for north east coast rock fishing

Which Rigs for north east coast rock / shore fishing

Stop missed bites - Bait holder hooks - diy

If your a serious rock angler you'll need a Headlamp

Waders are essential for rock hopping.

Jacket / flotation suit keeps you warm and saves your life

Other accessories you will need to fish from the rocks in the north east.