LATEST ADDITIONS

The top-end rod market is awash with some of the most established brands in carp fishing. It’s a niche market that many companies often struggle to get into. Having had great success with its NCT casting rod, Sonik has gone back to the drawing board in a bid to improve its top-end rod range. The first thing that hits you when you pick up a Gravity X is how light it is.

TC contributor and Bait-Tech sponsored angler Craig Mortimer documents a weekend session that started off his year off with gusto. After being at work all week and suffering from a dose of the man flu, I started to get cabin fever and the only cure for me was to get the rods out. Off I scuttled with my van loaded and soon found myself on the way to a local day-ticket water where I have been targeting a stunning fully scaled mirror, which should be around mid-thirties now. With an early finish from work on Friday, I was fortunate enough to turn up at the lake around 3pm.

Finished in a cult and current DPM styling, Aqua has launched a durable, waterproof bedchair cover constructed from the ever-popular and astounding Aquatexx material. Featuring a quilted interior fabric to help thermal insulation qualities, it is ideal for the winter months when an extra layer of protection is required and it also helps to protect your bag from the usual wear and tear while out on the bank. (Dan Murrell)Price: £69. 99For more details go to: www.

• 100 metres of high-diameter snag leader designed for the harshest of conditions • Available in 50lb and 60lb breaking strains • Comes in the SUBline brown coloration, making it blend in with the lake bed effectively£7. 99 For more details go to: www. korda. co.