Carp Care

For safe, easy weighing of carp Extendable leg design Fold-down tripod style Super-sturdy construction £54. 99 WWW. JRC-FISHING. CO.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . great mat and now in a really cool finish.

I was recently given the Chub Xtra protection cradle to test. Now with my syndicate proving particularly hard work I decided to take it out to a few day-ticket waters in order to get some fish on the mat. Often the lively double-figure carp that inhabit a lot of day-ticket waters can be hard to keep under control, but this awesome mat takes away all my worries of fish safety. I have had two carp on the mat at once and been easily able to keep control of them and ensure their safety.

Comes with a 5m chord and bankstick attachment Safety Zip-Clip for total securityAvailable in standard and largePrice: £17. 99Website: www. chubfishing. com Like what you see? Or buy a single issue .

Top-quality unhooking mat with plenty of padding, fish-friendly material and generous dimensions. Despite all of this it remains lightweight and easy to transport, either via the supplied bag or straps. Dries easily and boasts full-zip closure for safe returning of fish to the margins. RRP: £64.

Lightweight sling that folds away into its own stink bag and is a doddle to transport. The Duratexx material is waterproof and robust and the large drainage holes aid quick and efficient weighing. Endorsed by ECHO. £25.

Innovative weigh sling featuring a unique use of magnets to eliminate the need for zips. This makes weighing and safely returning carp quick and easy. For more information go to www. avidcarp.