The combination of the Climatex outer shell and Thermatex inner lining means that the jacket retains heat when needed and is breathable too. Because of this, it suits my needs on mild winter days and through to cool summer nights, as opposed to dedicated winter jackets, which are too warm for most of the year. I really like the fact that, as well as being breathable, for a relatively thin and lightweight jacket it also shields well against chilly winds. The collar is nice and high when fully zipped up, which protects the neck area from similar draughts.
I’ve long been a user of Muddy Waters gear and must declare at this point that I am a massive fan. Muddy’s were the first indicators that I saw featuring a clip specifically designed to aid slack-line fishing. They work perfectly well in all circumstances, but Muddy’s Kipper Clip was designed to actually grip the line and show the tiniest movement in the line, no matter how slack. Many companies have copied these but they’re yet to be improved on, in my opinion.
An assortment of nutritional pellets in different sizes, shapes, flavours and colours. RRP: 3kg £7; 10kg £21. 99Contact: 01202 487922 or www. kentparticles.
Black boilies containing fermented shrimp, pre-digested fish protein, micro sea snails and ‘Ninja’ additive. RRP: £6. 99 per kiloContact: 01491 834911 or www. blakesbaits.
Soft, fluorescent, hookable pellets, available in all the Nash Bait flavours and a range of colours. 40g tubs. RRP: £1. 99 per tubContact: 01702 233232 or www.
High-leakage hook baits, available in various flavour combinations in 12mm, 16mm and as dumbell wafters. RRP: £5. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www. stickybaits.
Sweet and creamy boilies containing real blended tiger nuts and the all-time classic Scopex flavour. RRP: 1kg £7. 99; 6kg to 10kg £6. 99Contact: 01925 444797 or www.
PVA-friendly liquids with whole chunks of naturals, including bloodworm, krill, crab flesh and many more. RRP: £7. 99Contact: 01666 575330 or www. cotswoldbaits.