When you think custom-built rods, or even quality rods for that matter, Harrison has to be near the top of your list and with a prestige and undisputed reputation in the field it is clear to see why.
Designed under a strict set of guidelines from the dedicated team members at Planet Carp, they have done all the hard work for you and these easy to use casting rods are not only a concept but have been finished surpassing all expectations and really are items of beauty. Unlike the big boys of the casting world, the likes of the untameable Torrix and the insane Trebuchet, these rods can be compressed by the average carp angler to help put yards on their cast and could even offer ranges in excess of 180 yards plus.
Once you’ve got to grips with them it will seem so effortless you will wonder why you never tried them sooner.
Now here is a lovely little product that although on first appearances doesn’t seem like much, will benefit you throughout the colder months and can be stashed away in a small side pocket and forgotten about until you need it; when you do, there is no better alternative. Made from non-pill polyester, this soft-feel garment can be worn in four different ways, ensuring you stay wrapped up and snug throughout crisp, cold evenings and bitter winds. The Headover can be rolled up to be worn as a traditional fleece hat or pulled down to provide a more traditional neck snood. If the weather really does take a turn for the worse and you are crazy enough to be fishing in blizzard-like conditions or when that dreadful icy rain begins to descend, then simply don the garment as a fully-fledged balaclava.
I use the Resolute hard anodised aluminium bankware and absolutely love it. So when this pod came to my attention I just had to get one in for a closer look. It’s compact, very compact in fact, and its simple design is both functional and extremely robust, yet despite its simplicity I think it looks great too, especially with rods on. There is a ‘standard’ version as well but, brilliantly, CAS will actually custom build them to your spec, including spirit levels and bobbin threads that can be integrated.
Function-packed, durable alarms and bite alarm system Adjustable six-colour LED – red, green, UV blue, yellow, purple and white Volume, tone and sensitivity control Clip-over hard case to protect them in transit Stainless steel screw thread with locking collar
£TBC
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Quality knitted beanie hat with turn-up Complete with leather embossed badge Varying colours make them look great in catch pictures Helps retain important heat to maintain your core temperature Three in range: Swamp, Earth and Ochre
£11. 99
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Durable aluminium, flashlight, lantern and safety light Red and white LED colours Features flash, SOS, high and low output Run time: High three hours 15 minutes; low 18 hours 45 minutes Effective range of 200 metres Complete with three AA alkaline batteries Available in black and red
£17. 45
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Armour-coated super braid hooklength material Designed for fishing harsh environments All-purpose fast-sinking material Available in 45lb Gravel Brown and Silt colorations Supplied on a 15m spool
£13. 99
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Powerful 405 lumens output with a distance of 140 metres Requires three AAA batteries Weighs a miniscule 104. 89g Run time two hours on high and 21 hours on low Lifetime warranty against materials and workmanship
£39. 95
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Offers dual USB 5V charging outputsPerfect for charging two devices at once Contains a powerful lithium polymer battery Protective case to ensure it remains in tiptop condition
£59. 50
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The Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: Simple and very effective way of keeping line tidy on a spool. Nothing can be more annoying sometimes than line spilling off the spool and then getting tangled with almost anything that it comes into contact with. These bands fit most commonly used spools and simply attach to the spool similarly to how you would attach an elastic band. The end of the line passes through a bead and then can by dispensed by pulling the end of the line or pushing the bead round with your fingers to wind it back onto the spool.