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We’ve chosen six at random to see what they’re all about… GROUP TEST | Another new series in TC, Group Test is about giving you the right information on a small range of similar products. By choosing six of each per month, we can keep the information relevant and we hope to offer a variety of models each time. First up are pods, still hugely popular items with TC readers that we haven’t looked as for a while. We took six from a variety of manutacturers and put each one through its paces.

The design of these indicator arms is simplicity itself, with a simple rubberised section fitting over either the hockey stick at one end or housing the bobbin thread at the other. I have to confess that I do not use Cygnet ‘hockey sticks’ because my hangers screw directly into my buzz bars, but I solve this with the addition of a converter thread, which Cygnet sells for very little money. Back to the arms themselves and there are two lengths available, namely 4in and 6in, the former being my preference. The rubber section offers some flexibility but they remain extremely stable in windy conditions, surprisingly so in fact.

Bait and time are the two biggest edges out there. Although my time is subject to certain commitments, bait is completely my choice. I I have been using the Squid for over a year and my confidence it still growing. I have taken it to France, fished a 200-acre pit in Bedford and many day-ticket waters banking some great fish to just under 40lb.

Lightweight, modified bankstick Features loop to hold retainer cord Super-strong, augered point Also available with bespoke build £24. 99 WWW. CUSTOMANGLINGSOLUTIONS. CO.