The New PENN Surfblaster IV: Everything You Need to Know
The Next Evolution in Surfcasting: The PENN Surfblaster IV Revealed The buzz on the beach is real. After turning heads at the EFTTEX 2026 trade show in Barcelona, the highly anticipated PENN Surfblaster IV is officially on the horizon. Expected to hit tackle shops around September just in time for the new season, this fourth-generation […]
Catching Sole in Morecambe Bay: Venues, Baits, and Rigs
Catching Sole in Morecambe Bay: Venues, Baits, and Rigs Welcome back to the Gerry’s Fishing blog! As the summer months roll in, our local waters start to warm up, and that means one thing for dedicated flatfish hunters—the arrival of Dover Sole. Catching sole in and around Morecambe Bay can be some of the most […]
Tronix Xenon Surf Rods – Designed To Cast Further. Our Look
Effortless Distance: Unveiling the Tronixpro Xenon Surf Rods Welcome to the Gerry’s Fishing blog. We know that hitting the horizon on a UK beach can sometimes feel like hard work, especially when you are battling head-winds and heavy tides. The trend towards continental-style rods has been massive over the last few years, but many anglers […]
All New Tronixpro Exodus Beach Rods – Our Indepth Look
Unveiling the New Tronixpro Exodus Beach Rods: Simply Incredible Quality Welcome to the Gerry’s Fishing blog! We see a lot of tackle pass through our doors, but every now and then, a range lands on the shop floor that completely redefines expectations. We are beyond excited to introduce you to the brand-new 2026 Tronixpro Exodus […]
How To Cast Further From The Shore
Welcome to the Gerry’s Fishing blog. If you spend enough time on the shingle or sand, you quickly realize that while fish can occasionally be caught at your feet, hitting those outer sandbanks and deeper gullies is often the difference between a blank session and a full cooler. Casting distance isn’t just about brute strength; […]
What Century Fireblade Rod Is Best For Me?
Welcome to another deep dive from the team at Gerry’s Fishing. If you are looking for a true UK-manufactured beachcaster that bridges the gap between accessible pricing and elite-level performance, the Century Fireblade series is where your search ends. Designed and built entirely in Century’s UK factory, the Fireblade range draws on 20 years of […]
The Bridle Rig: What It Is, How to Tie It & Why You Need It
The Bridle Rig: What It Is, How to Tie It & Why You Need It | Written by Gerry’s Fishing Welcome to another comprehensive guide from the team here at Gerry’s Fishing. As seasoned anglers on the Morecambe coast and across the UK know, presentation is everything. While traditionally associated with offshore big-game fishing, the […]
How to set up a pulley pennel rig for winter cod
How to Set Up a Pulley Pennel Rig for Winter Cod By Gerry’s Fishing When the temperatures drop and the winter storms churn up the coastline, the heavyweights move in. Targeting winter cod from the shore often means fishing over heavy, snaggy, kelp-strewn ground and punching out massive, scent-filled baits like whole squid, peeler crab, […]
PENN Pursuit V Reels Review: Specs, Sizes, V & How It Beats the Pursuit IV
Welcome back to the Gerry’s Fishing blog! If you’ve spent any time casting off the UK coastline or dropping a line from a boat, you already know the name PENN. Long celebrated for building saltwater workhorses, their Pursuit series has been a staple for anglers demanding high performance without the eye-watering price tag. Today, we […]
Braid vs. Mono for Beach Fishing: Our Deep Dive
Braid vs. Mono for Beach Fishing: Our Deep Dive Written by the Gerry’s Fishing Team Walk onto any shingle beach, pier, or rock mark around the UK coast, and you are guaranteed to overhear one specific debate echoing above the sound of the crashing surf: Should I be spooling up with braid or monofilament? Here […]
The Complete Guide to the ‘UK Made’ Daiwa Tournament Z Surf Rods
Return of the Legends: Daiwa UK-Made Beach Casters Are Back! The Complete Guide to the Daiwa Tournament Z Surf Rods By Gerry’s Fishing For years, Daiwa has been the undisputed king of the coarse and carp markets. Their UK-made rods are legendary, setting the gold standard for engineering and performance. But for those of us […]
Penn Electric Reels: Our Indepth Review & Guide
Here at Gerry’s Fishing, our entire team of experienced anglers has seen tackle innovations come and go over the years. But every once in a while, a piece of gear lands on our desks that completely rewrites the rulebook. If you are an offshore angler who targets deep-water marks, wrestles with common skate, or heads […]