The Novice Angler

THE ATLANTIC PRO SETUP

For the Novice Angler, the fishing trip doesn't start at a crowded slipway; it begins where the wild North Cornish coastline meets the open Atlantic Ocean. Tackling unpredictable swells, sudden tide shifts, and sketchy surf launches requires gear that doesn't mess around. The Novice Angler partners with Boatworld because open-ocean sea angling demands absolute structural confidence. When you are miles offshore hunting bass and deep-reef pollock, your craft has to be rock-solid.

Together, we’ve configured the ultimate heavy-duty coastal SIB setup, engineered to conquer rough water and access marks shore anglers can only dream of reaching.

When we first started talking to The Novice Angler, we were instantly blown away by the hyper-engaged community he’d built in such a short space of time. What hooked us wasn't just his high-octane catch footage or his drive to get out on the ocean rain, shine, or winter chill; it was his pure, unfiltered passion for the sport and his dedication to treating every single follower like a mate at the local pub. Whether he is running an interactive Facebook Live session, breaking down lure tactics, or putting "Mrs Novice" onto her very first bass, he keeps it 100% authentic.

Based on the rugged North Coast of Cornwall around Bude, The Novice Angler is turning into one of the most visible and trusted sea-angling voices in the UK. At 6'4" and running a powerful 30hp engine, he needed a high-capacity, ultra-stable craft with a bulletproof aluminium transom that could comfortably handle heavy ocean chop and safely carry all his gear year-round. That's exactly where Boatworld came in.

"His incredible work ethic, genuine love for sea angling, and unshakeable community spirit are exactly why we knew The Novice Angler would be the perfect fit for the Boatworld team."

THE RIG SPECIFICATION: CARBON PRO 400

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BUILT FOR THE OPEN ATLANTIC

The flagship platform for serious coastal sea angling. Constructed with heavy-duty 0.9mm PVC and high-tensile heat-welded seams, this 4.0-metre hull is engineered to withstand the relentless punishment of Atlantic swells, rocky headlands, and surf launches along the North Cornish coast.

Its CAT C ocean rating provides total peace of mind when weather conditions shift offshore, while the reinforced aluminium transom is specifically built to support high-performance outboards like Rich’s 30hp Mariner without flexing. Combined with a high-pressure V-keel that cuts cleanly through coastal chop, the Carbon Pro 400 delivers exceptional tracking, rock-solid stability, and maximum deck space for long, demanding sessions on open water.

BEHIND THE LENS: ATLANTIC MISSIONS ON THE NORTH CORNISH COAST

The Novice Angler, brings an authentic, down-to-earth approach to high-energy coastal sea angling. Navigating the unpredictable Atlantic swells and tide-swept headlands of North Cornwall, he pursues specimen bass and deep-reef pollock while sharing every moment with a hyper-engaged community of over 20,000 followers. For an all-weather angler launching into challenging coastal surf off Bude, structural integrity and deck stability are everything. Rich relies on pure coastal heavy-duty power. The Carbon Pro 400, paired with his 30hp Mariner engine and heavy-duty aluminium transom, delivers the ultimate rock-solid platform for tackling open water year-round.