If you’ve ever wondered what people make of your job, wonder no more. We collated the Google autocomplete suggestions for 131 of the most common professions in the UK*. The suggestions are based on the most commonly searched terms in a specific area, in this case – the UK. So, when you type ‘Why do […]
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Planning a UK fishing trip? Here’s the winter essentials
There are some fish that are worth waiting for, especially if you live in the UK. The harsh winter elements were made for cod fishing off the seas of Brighton. It’s peak season and will likely stay that way until the end of February. And if you’re looking to beat your personal best then this […]
Fishing gadgets we’d love to get our hands on in 2017
We’re not going to be that person and say Christmas is around the corner. It’s still October, after all. But we’re always on the lookout for new and interesting fishing gadgets on the market – whether it’s for commercial purposes or just the great outdoors. In that spirit, we’ve done some digging around and found […]
From oilskins to lightweight vests: Our favourite autumn fishing gear
It suddenly feels like it’s time for autumn fishing gear again. The nights are getting shorter, the mornings colder, and suddenly you can’t remember where your hats and scarves have been tucked away. Anyway, we’ve already written about how to make your wet weather gear last longer into winter. But if you’re looking to spruce up […]
Love or loath it? Commercial fishing gear as fashion
We’d be lying if we said it wasn’t a pretty controversial topic. Last month, the team at Stormline carried out a survey to see what folk in the fishing industry thought about ‘hipster’ fishing fashion. Maybe you know what we’re talking about already. Think designer oilskins and chic water-proof braces. Strategic woolen hats. All the […]
Want a free Stormline foul weather jacket? Just take this fishy 7-picture quiz.
Competition closed: It’s our 50th birthday this year and we want to celebrate with our loyal and valued customers. So we’re giving away a Stormline foul weather jacket. But you’ve got to earn it. And by ‘earn it’ – we mean show what you know about fish. Stormline wearers know their gear and they know their fish. […]
Stormline to launch lightweight foul weather gear range at Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships
It’s nearly our 50th birthday and we’ll be beginning celebrations at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, Europe’s largest agricultural event, this year held in Ireland. Stormline was founded by George McMillan in 1966 in Invercargill – a fishing town on the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island – and has been making foul weather […]
Love New Zealand’s great outdoors? 3 apps to optimise your adventures
One of the greatest advantages of living and working in New Zealand is enjoying the incredible environment all around us. But if you’ve ever wanted to know the best local hiking routes, or just work out your location while out and about, then there’s a simple solution. Right now, there are plenty of great apps […]
How to foolproof your wet weather gear in New Zealand
We’re more than halfway through the New Zealand wet weather season. That means, for those of us in the farming industry, it’s not unreasonable to start getting a little fed up looking at overalls, jackets and anything oilskin related. But fear not. The season is coming to an end soon so – if you want […]