First Impressions: Matrix Innovations Stage Stands - 02/07/2009

Well, I no longer need it for the wooden staging because I have got myself a pair of these brilliant little gadgets. In a nutshell, they screw into the wood with...

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First Impressions: Nash Soft Boxes - 02/07/2009

That concept might not sound too special but these are great bits of kit and I can definitely see one or two of these being added to my own luggage armoury....

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First Impressions Maver 12ft Medusa Carp Rod - 02/07/2009

 It’s always a tricky one, given that we all often visit different waters with various angling requirements. Light, 2.75lb wands will cover most fishing, but now and then you might just...

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Advanced Texhnology Tackle ATTs Alarms - 02/07/2009

When I first set eyes on these dinky little alarms I was immediately struck by just how compact their design is. Further inspection revealed that their diminutive size was due to...

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Nash TT Hook Range - 02/07/2009

I am quite a stickler when it comes to hooks and insist on only using the sharpest possible. There are a number that I am happy to use, from one or...

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Shimano Tribal Xtreme Luggage - 02/07/2009

The product I have used the most out of these two is the Three-Rod Capsule. This rod bag is well padded and houses three made-up rods, featuring padded internal dividers to...

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First Impressions: Matrix Innovations Super Slinky Stainless - 29/05/2009

Back then the Hertfordshire-based company was manufacturing bobbins and the like, as well as a few bits of stainless rod support. The products that have followed have achieved cult and mainstream...

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First Impression: Daiwa Basia QDX Reel - 29/05/2009

The 2009 Basia addition has entered the dark side and, as well as a few welcome refinements, the body is now black.
My first impression was that I didn’t like it....

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