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We found Angling Direct’s best Black Friday bargains…
by Angling Times |
Updated on26th November 2025 at 2.00pm
Daiwa Longbow X45 M 12ft 3lb T/C Carp Rod
Daiwa Air Z Pro 16m Pole
Nash Indulgence MF60 5 Season SS4
Shimano Ultegra XR XTD reels
Wychwood Dispatch 7500 Spod Reel
Daiwa N’Zon LT 6000SS-P Reel
Daiwa 24 TDR Reel
Preston Supera X Feeder Rod
Acolyte Specimen Float
Daiwa Spectron Ultra 16m Pole
Fox Frontier Lite
Solar Undercover Camo TT bivvy
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The Black Friday sales event sees prices of the best fishing tackle at huge discounts, giving anglers the best value of the year. Grab your Christmas shopping early or get the tackle of your dreams, at heavily discounted prices.
Whether you're a carp angler, a match angler or just enjoy pleasure fishing, Angling Direct is your one stop shop for all things coarse fishing! Renowned for their incredible deals, AD have given everything a 10% discount this Black Friday, plus keep posting some fantastic bargains daily and we will keep updating this page with some of those deals.
The Black Friday Sale started on Friday 28th November this year, but the deals can continue well into next week, with Cyber Monday being another hot day for shoppers, so there's always time to reel in some great savings. We've rounded up some of the best deals below.
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Catch of the day
1. Daiwa Longbow X45 M 12ft 3lb T/C Carp Rod
save upto 62%
Price: $112.99 (was 339.99)
A Daiwa UK built rod, using the Magnum Taper mandrel, giving you that ideal blend of a responsive tip for playing fish and a powerful mid and butt section for hitting proper distances. The Daiwa Longbow X45 12ft 3lb T/C rod utilises X45 material, which stiffens up the blank in the right places to improve accuracy and reduce torque on the cast.
The rod feels lighter in the hand without losing strength. Using V-Joint Alpha technology to remove flat spots and keep the action smooth right through the blank, whether you are compressing it on the cast or leaning into a big fish.
With premium Seaguide TDG guides, with larger internal diameters to help the line fly on the cast, all finished with a durable adaman coating and a Seaguide DPS reel seat with a Japanese shrink handle complete a slim, no-nonsense build that feels crisp, comfortable and ready for modern carp fishing.
Total are offering these incredible rods at almost 80% cheaper than AD!
Pros & Cons
Pros
- X45 materiel gives a crisp casting action with fast recovery
- Premium lightweigt seaguides
Cons
- No shorter 10ft option
Price: $112.99 (was 339.99)
2. Daiwa Air Z Pro 16m Pole
Save 40%
Price: $4,500 was £7150.00
The Daiwa Air Z Pro is without a doubt one of, if not the best pole you can currently buy. It is lightweight and incredibly responsive, even at the full 16m and the finish just helps it glide through your hands. You can read our full review here...
Total Fishing are offering the Air Z at the cheapest we have seen anywhere (with code BF15), if you want it, don't hang around!
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Light, stiff, responsive - everything you want in a pole
- Spares are readily available in the UK
Cons
- More expensive than other flagship poles
Price: $4,500 was £7150.00
3. Nash Indulgence MF60 5 Season SS4
save upto 25%
Price: $407.99 was £599.99
The Nash Indulgence MF60 5 Season SS4 bedchair offers ultimate bankside comfort with updated features. It has double-leg support with spring-loaded adjustments for easy leveling, a memory foam mattress with raised pillow and adjustable lumbar support, and a sleeping bag that zips onto the mattress for warmth and security. Additional features include a USB power pack slot and a mesh valuables pouch for convenience.
Without doubt, the warmest and most comfortable sleep system available!
Pros & ConsSpecifications
Pros
- Extremely comfortable
- USB pack a great addition
Cons
- It is quite heavy
Dimensions: 212cm (L) x 83cm (W) x 51cm (H)Weight: 17kg
Price: $407.99 was £599.99
The best reel deals
4. Shimano Ultegra XR XTD reels
Save 25%
Price: $229.49 was £299.99
The ultra-lightweight Shimano Ultegra XR XTD14000-size reel, are engineered to maximise rod speed and deliver effortless long-range casting. Despite its compact body, the oversized spool provides outstanding line release, while the Ci4+ composite construction keeps weight to an absolute minimum without compromising strength.
Built with HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, INFINITY DRIVE and SILENT DRIVE, the reel offers incredibly smooth, powerful rotation, even under extreme pressure with big fish. Super Slow 5 Oscillation and Parallel Body technology further enhance long-range casting distance and line lay.
A superb carp reel that simply wont let you down, now £50 cheaper at Total Fishing than AD...
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Incredible line lay
- Lightweight yet powerful
Cons
- Might be too basic looking for some
Price: $229.49 was £299.99
5. Wychwood Dispatch 7500 Spod Reel
save upto 50%
Price: $38.99 was £69.99
If you want a budget spod reel that still feels up to the job, the Wychwood Dispatch 7500 is hard to ignore. Priced at under £50 and supplied fully loaded with 200m of 30lb braid, it is ready to hit the lake straight out of the box, which takes a big chunk of hassle and extra cost out of getting set up.
The Dispatch has been built as a proper workhorse for spodding and marking at range. The large, bucket style spool and 4.3:1 gear ratio combine to retrieve around 100 cm of line per handle turn, making it much easier to crank heavy spods back in when you are putting a lot of bait out. That extra efficiency really shows on long sessions or when you are regularly topping up the swim.
Durable, powerful and sensibly priced, the Dispatch 7500 is a great choice for anglers who want reliable spodding performance without spending big, especially with it coming pre-loaded and ready to go.
For under £40, you simply won't find a better spod reel...and it comes with braid too!!!
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 100cm line retrieval per handle turn.
- Fully loaded with 30lb braid.
Cons
- Line clip could be better.
Price: $38.99 was £69.99
6. Daiwa N’Zon LT 6000SS-P Reel
Save upto 60%
Price: $46.99 was £99.99
If you want a feeder reel that punches above its price tag, the Daiwa N’Zon LT 6000SS-P is a very easy one to like. It’s built for short to medium range feeder work, with a powerful, steady retrieve that makes hauling cages and Method feeders back in effortless. With 86cm of line recovered per handle turn.
The one-touch folding handle is a handy bonus for transport, and the long cast spool design helps the line peel away cleanly when you’re clipping up and feeding accurately. Add in Daiwa’s smooth gearing and soft HIP line clip for repeatable distance control, and you’ve got a reel that looks and performs well above the money. A cracking option for bream, skimmers and commercial fishing when you want reliability without spending big.
You simply won't find a better reel for under £50, grab them now before they are gone!
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Powerful feeder fishing focussed reel
- 86cm retireve per wind
Cons
- Maybe oversized for shorter feeder rods
Price: $46.99 was £99.99
7. Daiwa 24 TDR Reel
save upto 42%
Price: $191.29 was £310
The Daiwa 24 TDR QD Reel combines lightweight AIRDRIVE technology with a strong aluminium body for a smooth, responsive feel.
The AIRDRIVE Bail and Zaion V Rotor reduce weight and inertia, improving balance, sensitivity and retrieval. Daiwa’s QD Quick Drag allows instant drag adjustment, while the LC-ABS spool boosts casting distance and manages fine lines brilliantly.
With Infinite Anti-Reverse, Digigear II for long-lasting smoothness, Twistbuster 3 to reduce line twist, and Cross Wrap for perfect line lay, it’s built for accuracy and reliability. A spare spool adds versatility, making it an excellent all-round match and feeder reel.
A cult classic and for good reason, a simply beautiful reel trusted by anglers from all disciplines...
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Bite and run feature
- Spare spool supplied
Cons
- Biggest size is 5000 and may not suit distance casting
Price: $191.29 was £310
The best rod deals
8. Preston Supera X Feeder Rod
Save upto 30%
Price: $169.99 was £229.99
The Preston Supera X delivers serious performance in a sleek, lightweight build. Its X-Wrap carbon weave reduces blank diameter for extra strength and precision, giving you a smooth, powerful action whether you’re casting long or playing fish close in.
Fitted with Minima Guides for friction-free casting and finished with flat EVA/cork handles engraved with the Supera X logo, this rod feels as good as it looks. Each model includes three carbon quivertips (0.75oz, 1oz, and 1.5oz) to cover a wide range of situations.
The 10ft version offers a beautifully progressive action - ideal for commercial carp or mixed-species.
Strong, responsive, and built to last, the Supera X is now available at a special Black Friday price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The X Wrap carbon weave gives precision for those short-range casts
- Soft progressive action absorbs all lunges and reduces hook pulls
Cons
- The soft progressive action may feel a little too soft for some anglers targeting larger fish
Price: $169.99 was £229.99
9. Acolyte Specimen Float
save upto 17%
Price: $211.65 was £249
If you love float fishing, be it on a river or stillwater, the Acolyte range takes some beating. They are sensationally light, and their crisp action is ideal for hitting even the slightest bites from fish like roach and dace.
You can hold them all day and with lengths upto 15ft, you can control and float, in any conditions. The specimen range is our favourite as it just has the extra bit of power for catching big chub, tench and barbel should you hook one!
One of the best float rods around, simply awesome for trotting, now with 15% off at Total Fishing...
Pros & Cons
Pros
- lightweight
- fast action
Cons
- Can be prone to damage so be careful with them
Price: $211.65 was £249
The best Angling Direct pole deals
10. Daiwa Spectron Ultra 16m Pole
Save 30%
Price: $1614.00 was £2266.00
The Spectron name is synonymous with proper UK made performance, and the new Spectron Ultra fully embodies that reputation. The 16m model is now available at a great price, so if you’re in the market for a top-end 16m pole, now could be the time to make the move.
This latest edition of Daiwa’s legendary Spectron series brings in the newest advances in carbon and build tech. The blank is built on industry-leading Super MSG Nanoplus carbon fibre, giving a crisp, fast feel without sacrificing strength, while V-Joint Alpha keeps the action smooth and consistent through every section. Daiwa’s ITS taping from No4 improves stiffness and response where it matters most, and the Diamond Satin finish on the decorated sections helps the pole ship cleanly and stay comfortable in the hand during long sessions. A Section Alignment System keeps everything lining up as it should, and EVA end caps plus a quality Daiwa holdall round out a properly premium package.
At 15.2m plus the Super Light PHEX911-AU extension to reach the full 16m, it offers serious reach while staying well balanced for a pole of this length. Weight is quoted at 1390g, with a recommended elastic rating of 16 (20), and the pole is supplied as 10 sections plus the PHEX extension. If 16m is too long, there are options of 14.5m and 13m package.
AN AMAZING POLE AT A RIDICULOUS DISCOUNT!
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Well balanced and just 1390g at 16m
- Comprehensive kit package (7 kits total)
Cons
- No choice of packages like with other UK made daiwa poles
Price: $1614.00 was £2266.00
The best Angling Direct carp fishing deals
11. Fox Frontier Lite
Save upto 58%
Price: $148.99 was £299.99
If you enjoy staying mobile or don’t need a massive bivvy, the Fox Frontier Lite is the perfect shelter for you.
This streamlined version of the Frontier is ideal for quick overnighters, summer sessions, or anglers who prefer a compact setup. Thanks to its clever block design, the bivvy can be erected in seconds and remains freestanding once locked into place, making it much easier to set up, especially if you fish alone.
The high, flat-back design maximizes usable space, making it incredibly spacious for a bivvy with a smaller footprint. With your bedchair positioned at the back of the shelter, there’s plenty of room for cooking equipment, rucksacks, and bags. It even offers ample headroom, allowing you to sit comfortably on your bedchair without hunching over.
At this price, it’s an absolute steal! It’s not only an excellent backup option for quick trips to the lake but can also serve as your main shelter if you choose.
At this price, it’s an absolute steal! It’s not only an excellent backup option for quick trips to the lake but can also serve as your main shelter if you choose.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very lightweight at 8kg
- Erects in super quick time
- Perfect for mobile angling
Cons
- Isn't the biggest bivvy on the market
Price: $148.99 was £299.99
12. Solar Undercover Camo TT bivvy
Save upto 62%
Price: $135.99 was £299.99
The Solar Tackle Undercover Camo Twin Rib Bivvy is a highly stable, two-pole pram-hood bivvy designed for ease of use and comfort. Made from 5,000 HH waterproof material, it features a peaked twin-rib design, flatback profile for maximum internal space, multiple door options, a roll-back front, and comes with a heavy-duty groundsheet.
A no-nonsense easy to use bivvy, perfect for year-round usage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy to setup and use
- Perfect for both long and short sessions
Cons
- Not the most waterproof on the market, but it will keep you dry!
Price: $135.99 was £299.99
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday 2025 falls on Friday, 28 November, but this year, the weeks leading up to and after it are jam-packed with deals, too. After Black Friday shoppers can continue to take advantage the great savings, with even more added on Cyber Monday.
Don't forget to bookmark this page for all the shopping fun, and if you're searching for something else, take a look at Amazon's deal pages here, where you'll find amazing discounts all year long.
Are Black Friday deals on Angling Direct worth it?
Angling Direct provide us anglers with some incredible deals year round with their Black Ticket items but during Black Friday some of the deals on offer have to be seen to be believed, but there can be better deals on sites like Total Fishing Tackle, so it is worth shopping around.
Black Friday may enable you to get the tackle that is normally out of your budget, allowing you to own the fishing reel, specialist rod or luggage item you always dreamt about.
Author Aidan Bordiuk is an enthusiastic angler who enjoys all fishing disciplines from match fishing to beach casting. He is currently occupying the position of Commercial Content Writer at Angling Times.
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