Accessories

Carbon sticks are all the rage these days, and why not. The originals were ultra-expensive but these days they are more within the range of the everyday carper. The price, as with most things, can reflect the quality, but the mid-range stuff coming out these days is impressive and these Vendas are a good example. I like the fact that they’re made in two sizes, suited to different ranges.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Excellent sinking braid and not silly money.

CHECK these OUT! INTERCEPTOR FLOATS Surface floats are by no means a new invention and the missile shape has always been regarded as one of the best floats for casting and providing that super-effective bolt effect. What we like about the new range from Korda are the little touches that make your life easier. Designed to be changed in a matter of seconds you can flit from the smallest of the bunch at 5g right the way through the sizes up until the 80g, so no matter how far the fish move out you can keep a hook bait close to them. A size 11 ring swivel fits perfectly into the nose of the float helping to eradicate tangles when you are casting out, particularly handy when using long hooklengths.

Extra-thick-gauge hooks Tried and trusted Wide Gape pattern Inturned eye and beaked point Ideal for big fish and abroad £3. 99 WWW. KORDA. CO.

Lee Jackson’s verdict. . . Extremely versatile and a must on bigger waters.

Specialist magnifying lens Perfect for checking hook points, knots and main lines Now with a 15x magnification Small and lightweight, perfect to always have £4. 99 WWW. GARDNERTACKLE. CO.

Lee Jackson’s verdict - Well worth a look, especially at this price! 4/5 Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: Although these indicator heads have been available for a number of years, the first time I actually got to use a set was on a trip to Rainbow Lake in France in 2015 and I’ve used them ever since. What impressed me most was that even when the LED on my bite alarm was trying its best to burn a hole in my retinas, the bobbin still stood out. The Power Glo heads are available in five colours – red, green, amber, white or blue – and come supplied with a line clip and are compatible with all Solar and most other companies’ chains and hockey sticks. Each head is powered by two supplied LR44 batteries, and once the head is turned on, the LED in the bobbin is switched on and becomes highly visible once it gets dark.