Mainline needs no introduction as one of the biggest players in the game and the Balanced Wafters are another product that I believe will stand the test of time, and find a home in many anglers’ bait bucket. Even if you don’t use the boilie ranges, there’s certainly a benefit from having a tub or two because you simply can’t question the quality and proven flavour profiles.
The undisputed Cell, Hybrid and now the newer combination of the Essential Cell are now available in 12mm, 15mm and 18mm, allowing you to fish them as singles, as part of a snowman, or a cheeky 12mm nestled in a solid PVA bag. Other flavours are also in the range, such as Salty Squid, Peaches & Cream, Essential IB, Aromatic Fish, Banoffee, Spicy Crab, High Leakage Pineapple and Diamond Whites.
The Method is often neglected by many a carp angler, but the reason why evades me. I have witnessed many carp, and big ones at that, that have succumbed to this tactic.
With a complete food value and rich in proteins and amino acids, this is a mix that will not only draw carp in but also help get them to feed competitively and confidently. Of course, you can use the mix as a dedicated Method mix but it can also be used to form stick and bag mixes, or it makes a very interesting and highly effective additive to a spod mix.
Inline groundbait feeder
Weighted fin ensures it’s always the right way up
Strong and durable one-piece design
Available sizes include 35g and 50g
£2. 99
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Ideal pattern for stiff hinged presentation and other pop-up rigs
Extremely strong and sharp
Heavy forging and PTFE Teflon coating
Sizes include 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Barbed variety only
£3. 99
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Stylish and practical polarised sunglasses
Comfortable wooden frames, which are ingeniously buoyant
Amber and grey lenses available
Valuable UVA and UVB protection
Supplied in a smart wooden case complete with cloth bag and cleaning cloth
£39. 99
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As a Tempest brolly user I have only ever had one slight gripe and that was the open front allowing all manner of flying critters to swarm inside for cover.
I’m sure I am not alone in this and in response, Trakker has produced these Insect Panels which clip effortlessly on to the Tempest frame and have proven an absolute godsend.
I attach mine as soon as I set the Tempest up, not giving the mozzies and their mates any time to descend. I will add here that it’s also important to use a groundsheet if you are going to really eradicate them because many flies and suchlike will come up out of the grass in the evening.
250ml bottle of extremely attractive and fishy bait additive
PVA friendly for ease of use
Highly successful old-school fish attractant
Perfect for pellets, boilies, groundbaits, particles and more
£7. 99
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Unique jelly-like particle fixer
Create unique hook bait options
Perfect for deterring nuisance species
Can be popped up or fished hard on the deck
£5. 99
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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.