Fishing news, catch reports and how-to guides

Boat Fishing Photos from AlyKat

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Veals

September 16, 2022

On November 26, 2013

Some of the fish and fisherman, AlyKat 2013. Will post more when time allows.

Blue Shark, AlyKat Minehead Veals Mail Order

James Wigglesworth with a nice blue

Dave Roberts in Action

Nice bend in the rod

Looking after Malcolm Bayldons shark!

Dai Richards with a Tub Gurnard

Newer

Icon Rods Now In Stock

Older Bass Tackle for Big River Pike

20 Feb

Sea Fishing Tackle

The Ultimate Guide to Penn Tidal Beach Fishing Rods

Posted by

Danny

March 13, 2026

Beach fishing demands gear that’s tough, responsive, and capable of casting heavy leads into surf and tides. Penn has built a reputation for rugged saltwater tackle and its Tidal range of beach fishing rods lives up to that reputation with models designed for distance, durability, and bite detection.

century x-80 rod on grass next to dover sole fish

30 Jun

Sea Fishing Tackle

Century Eliminator X Series- Fantastic First impressions!

Posted by

Jansen

June 30, 2025

Century Eliminator X Series sea rods—ultra-lightweight, powerful, and built for serious shore fishing. In this hands-on review, Simon Lancastle tests the X80 and X90 models on the Bristol Channel and reveals why they’re setting new standards in casting performance and bite detection

anglers stood in a line at the back of a fishing boat

20 May

Fishing news, catch reports and how-to guides

Smoothhound Fishing Aboard the Aly Kat – Veals Mail Order Hits the Bristol Channel

Posted by

Jansen

May 20, 2025

Join the Veals Mail Order team as they head out on a smoothhound fishing adventure aboard the Aly Kat, a top charter boat based in Minehead on the Bristol Channel. With calm seas, blue skies, and perfect spring conditions, the crew enjoyed action-packed sport targeting hard-fighting smoothhounds and rays.

09 May

Sea Fishing Tackle

The Ultimate Guide To Beach Shelters

Posted by

Jansen

May 10, 2025

Discover the best beach shelters for UK anglers with our Ultimate Guide to Beach Shelters at Veals Mail Order. Whether you're looking for wind protection, waterproof features, or easy setup options, we break down the top choices to keep you comfortable on the shore. Perfect for beach fishing enthusiasts, this guide helps you choose the right shelter for all conditions.