Sea Fishing

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Sea fishing tackle guides covering rods, reels, rigs, terminal tackle and equipment for fishing from UK beaches, rocks, piers and estuaries.

Choosing the right sea fishing tackle doesn't need to be complicated. Explore practical guides to shore fishing rods, reels, lines, rigs, hooks, leads and other essential equipment, with straightforward advice to help you choose tackle that suits the species, venue and fishing method.

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Flatfish shore fishing rigs with coloured beads, micro spoons, hooks and leads displayed on rocks beside two flatfish at sunset.

Baits & Rigs

5 Flatfish Rigs for Shore Fishing

Discover five effective flatfish rigs for UK shore fishing, including the running wishbone, running ledger, two-hook rig, pulley rig and Wessex rig, with tips on when and where to use each one.

7 Sept 2026 · 8 min read