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Rods
Shimano Ultegra 14000 Xtd
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
When we heard that the team at Shimano had a new big pit on the market, you can imagine our excitement. Having developed some of the best carp fishing reels over the years, we automatically set the bar high and this new launch has certainly lived up to our expectations. As soon as we opened the box the improved matt black cosmetics stuck out; this timeless finish will be a great addition to any existing setup and is sure to be a firm favourite among the ‘cult anglers’. Moving onto the reel itself, the instant drag is simply a joy to use.
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Accessories
Gardner Gt Hd (15lb)
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
A friend who I carp fish with, and who is as fussy as me when it comes to mono lines, has been using this for a little while and absolutely loves it. So, when it came to reviewing it here, I was keen to find out for myself what it was all about. Another ringing endorsement was that when I spoke to Gardner, I was told that the 15lb had, at the time, completely sold out! Fortunately, we already had a spool in the office. On the rods, the line behaves perfectly, sinking really well, casting as well as you’d expect from a 15lb line and feeling a lot less stretchy than some.
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Rods
Daiwa Mission Df Rods
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
Imagine being able to use a set of rods from the famed DF stable, but not having to take out a second mortgage to do so. WOW! PROS - GREAT RODS FOR THE MONEY CONS - ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! In fact, forget that. Not only do you not need to take out such a loan, in the Mission DF, Daiwa has created a rod that falls well into the budget category. I don’t like that word, budget, because it creates an image of something of substandard quality, but that is so not the case with the Mission DF.
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Accessories
Trakker Nxg Bitz Pouches
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
I first saw these on a trip up to Trakker and was struck by them. They weren’t launched then, but have been now, and they’re well worth checking out. Available in three sizes, each boasts a sturdy construction, webbed carry loop and internal Velcro dividers, which, especially in the two larger sizes, can be moved around to suit your needs. What makes these different, however, is the clear lids and end section.
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Rods
Esp Onyx Reels
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
It’s been a little while since I was this excited about a product launch, but finally, after a couple of years of testing, the new ESP reel is here. I’ve seen a little bit of the progress of the Onyx because when out on features with ESP-backed TC contributor Kev Hewitt, he’s been using several prototypes. In fact, I remember being on one particular shoot when he actually had three different reels on his banksticks at once, such was ESP’s desire to make sure they were absolutely spot-on. The result is a reel specifically designed by carp anglers for use in carp fishing – unlike a fair few big-pit reels that hail from the sea/spinning market.
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Rods
Daiwa Emcast 5000a Big Pit Reel
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
Daiwa is undoubtedly best known for its top-end rods and reels, but there is so much more to the brand than just the wallet-busting stuff, as you’ll see elsewhere in these pages with the Mission DF rods. The Emcast 5000A is another similar example, with a retail price of just £100. Just about every company that makes reels will tell you that the mid to lower-price range products feel like a reel costing twice as much. It’s not always true but in the case of this reel it has never been truer.
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Accessories
Esp Ready Tied Chod Rigs
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
Perfectly tied ready to go pop-up presentations Combines Stiff Rigger hooks, Stiff Bristle Filament and a Uni-Link Swivel Three per pack Available in hook sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7 WWW. ESP-CARPGEAR. COM £5. 95 Don't forget - subscribers to the magazine get 5% OFF THIS PRODUCT at Angling Direct.
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Accessories
Ridgemonkey Hdpe Heavy Duty Water Container
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
Following the popularity of the first release we were quick to see what changes had been made in the newer variations. The tap system has been revised and to make the containers more user friendly when in transit and storage the tap now screws on internally and can be simply screwed on top when you arrive at your swim or need to use the container. The tap also allows more control and results in a fluid water flow, ideal for helping to conserve water when on the bank for longer sessions. Constructed from durable HDPE, these containers are rugged and set to endure plenty of bankside abuse.
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Bivvies, Shelters & Brollies
Jrc Stealth Bloxx Compact
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
We first came across the Bloxx system last year and were impressed with the speed with which it can be erected, literally one of the quickest around in our experience. The system revolves around a central block with the ribs leading from it. This opens to allow the ribs to splay (it’s simple and the poles never have to be manoeuvred to open them up). The front two poles are then secured under tension and that’s it.
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Clothing
Vass 305 5l Breathablewaders
Total Carp Staff  |  May 11, 2016  |  0 comments
Okay, put the price tag to one side for a moment and focus your attentions on the word breathable. That’s right, these superb waders are as waterproof as you’d expect, but are genuinely breathable, unlike any other booted waders I have ever used. To get this sort of performance you’d usually have to buy a socked wader from one of the top game fishing companies, which then require a further investment in wading boots, which are really not at all convenient for carp anglers. Even after all of that, I doubt you’d find a set to combine that performance with the hard-wearing, robust build of the 305s.
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