Rated or Slated: Primus ETA Stove EF - 28/05/2010

Marc says: My mate Steve Renyard first showed me this stove three or four years ago and I was impressed from the off and soon bought one. It’s important that I...

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Rated or Slated: Matrix Innovations Stage Stands - 28/05/2010

Marc says: If you fish on waters where there is wooden staging in the swims, or perhaps walkways or just pallets, a couple of these are an absolute must. Last year...

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Rated or Slated: Solar Mag-Lok Hockey Sticks - 28/05/2010

Marc says: I use several sets of bobbins, changing between each depending on where I am fishing. Being able to switch them quickly and without fuss is important and I have...

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Rated or Slated: Canon Powershot G11 Camera - 28/05/2010

Marc says: If you’re into your photography, which I know many carp anglers are these days, you will appreciate the opportunities that a decent camera offers you. I have long been...

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First Impressions: Prestige Carp Porter MK-5 - 28/05/2010

First and foremost, you have the exceptional build quality that comes from each frame being handmade in the UK, hence each sports a plate displaying that barrow’s unique serial number. So...

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First Impressions: 30Plus Pellet Compacta - 28/05/2010

In a nutshell, you dampen the pellets and then compact them in the Compacta.They come out in a kind of deep disk but, importantly, are bound together in one piece. This...

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First Impressions: Ultima Power Braids - 28/05/2010

The former, perhaps unsurprisingly, is designed for spodding and marker-float work. Its diameter is thin enough to not impede casting, which is obviously vital for these jobs. The 25lb breaking strain...

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First Impressions: Infinity DF Carp Rods - 28/05/2010

When I saw that section of the film I was amazed at the tip recovery that the DF displayed. I knew that they would be serious casting tools, but when one...

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