With the trend for sharpening hooks, we often argue in the office as to whether, when you’re paying £3 to £5 a packet, you sould have to sharpen them.
Well the arrival of the new Kodex Genomic Wide Gape hooks settled our debate; no they do not need sharpening – only after you have banked several fish, of course. With a Micro-Ground finish and chemically edged process that each hook has been subjected to, the ever so slightly leaning point is super-fine, incredibly sharp and wow does it take hold quickly – and that’s just in my hand.
I mentioned it slightly leans as opposed to it being a fully fledged beaked point that can alter the hooking potential in certain rig presentations.
Super-buoyant hook baits
Available in 12mm and 16mm
Mixed colours, beige and black on offer
Complete with the same attractors as the proven boilie range
£5. 99
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Highly nutritional L-Zero-30 replacement
Concentrated soluble fish-protein additive
Powerful fishy aroma and high salt content
PVA-friendly formula for ease of use
£4. 25
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Pungent savoury flavour and aromaHighly visual pink hook baits Selection of round and dumbell baits Supplied with added booster juice pot
£6. 50
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Ideal way of mounting soft baits
Suits bread flake and crust alike
Ideal for free lining on the surface
Helps disguise the hook Available in small and regular
£3. 99
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Supple coated braid hook link
Durable mottled outer coating
Finished in an unobtrusive camou brown
Supplied on 20m spools
Available in 20lb breaking strain
£12. 49
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Bank Bug has recently released the Silent Assassin Demons. Chemically sharpened and seriously strong, they are finished in a matt black PTFE coating that is non-reflective for a discreet approach that particularly comes into its own in shallow clear water.
There are now seven varieties in the range to help you find the perfect pattern for your preferred presentation. These include the Long S, Curved LS, Wide G, Curved S, Chod and of course the Straight P, all of which are priced at £4.
Lee Jackson’s verdict: Highly attractive and plenty of options available. 4/5
Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: A sticky additive that can be applied to a hook bait or PVA bag to create a continuous plume of attraction, Lava is denser than water, which means it stays around your baited area seeping across the lake bed, attracting attention where it matters most – your hook bait.
Within minutes it starts to break down, triggering a rich scent and attractive colour. On zigs it will stream off, creating a cloudy column, giving attraction at many levels.
Oily and meaty instant groundbait
Ready to use straight from the resealable tub
Fine mix of highly attractive feed particles
Relaunch of the old proven classic
£5. 99 FOR 750G
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