ASK THE EXPERTS
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CHRIS KENNEDY
Chris is a specimen hunting specialist based on Sark and answers shore fishing questions.
DAVID MITCHELL
David is Sea Angler’s editor and is an expert on sea angling policy and conservation .
BEN BASSETT
The Plymouth angler and blogger will provide answers on the sport of light rock fishing (LRF), the go-anywhere tactic.
DAVE LEWIS
Based in Newport, South Wales, our contributing editor Dave answers boat fishing questions.
HENRY GILBEY
Angler, blogger and photojournalist Henry, based in Cornwall, is our lure expert.
BRIAN PASK
Brian is a qualified sea angling coach and casting tutor who works with young people and experienced anglers to improve their fishing skills.
SHORE ANGLING
Q I have broken one of the guides on my favourite beachcaster. Is it worth paying a rod builder or shop to fix it for me, or is it something I can do myself?
BEN HOPKINS, TRURO
CK says: I think the rod builders would be grateful for the work. Many do a very professional job, similar or identical to a factory finish when applying a new guide (ring). It depends how much it is as to whether it would be economical to do it yourself.
You’ll need to whip and varnish the new guide. I have done it myself in the past, and it doesn’t look perfect, but the fish don’t care and it works! My advice is to check with a shop or builder and work out the exact cost.
Q I have just bought a second-hand drone. I have seen videos abroad of anglers dropping the baits out far beyond
