ASK THE EXPERTS
When sending your question, please remember to include your name and address
CHRIS KENNEDY
Chris is a specimen hunting specialist based on Sark and answers shore fishing questions.
DAVE LEWIS
Based in Newport, South Wales, our contributing editor Dave answers boat fishing questions.
JOHN HOLDEN
A Sea Angler contrbutor for over four decades specialising in casting and rod building.
HENRY GILBEY
Angler, blogger and photojournalist Henry, based in Cornwall, is our lure expert.
BEN BASSETT
The Plymouth angler and blogger will provide answers on the sport of light rock fishing (LRF), the go-anywhere tactic.
HOW TO ASK US A QUESTION
Email: sa.ed@kelsey. co.ukor online: facebook.com/seaanglermag
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SHORE ANGLING
WINNING QUESTION
Q I see a lot of brands offering breathable waterproofs. They are a lot more expensive than my waterproofs from the army surplus store. Are they worth the money?
Alex Lefevre, Whitby
Let me explain why I think they are worth the upgrade for many sea anglers. Originally, waterproofs available were 100 per cent waterproof and heavy, but what would happen is that they would keep the rain off your back, but you would sweat underneath, and condensation would make you extremely damp and cold, which during long autumn, winter or spring sessions would cut your fishing time and comfort. Some years ago, mountaineering and sailing brands like Rab, Arc Teryx, Musto and Helly Hansen, to name a few, began producing breathable multi-layered fabrics using patented technology using Goretex and eVent. This meant that not only could you stand in the rain fishing and not get wet, but the special fabrics would also allow heat and
