It’s important to have a sharp hook. I want a fish to pick up my hook bait and be hooked straightaway. I have been using the Taska Flat File for some time and I have to say that I am impressed with the results. I don’t like to heavily sharpen my hooks but a bit of a touch-up after landing a carp can’t go amiss.
With over 30 years of dedicated carp angling knowledge, Rod Hutchinson is proud to reintroduce the unmistakeable carp catcher that is Mulberry Florentine. Manufactured from a high-grade, seed-rich bird-food mix, these ready-made boilies are equally effective when used on short day sessions or prolonged baiting campaigns. Each pack of Gourmet boilies is rolled here in the UK, where only the best raw products are sourced and used, ensuring that each bag is loaded to the brim with confidence. Available in 1kg bags in 14mm and 20mm baits, there are also the matching pop-ups to cater for various rig presentations.
Designed specifically for zig fishing, Zig Bites are super-buoyant hook baits packed with a blend of unique water-soluble flavours, ensuring a rapid leakage of attraction throughout the water column. Designed to play on a carp’s inquisitive nature, each bait is highly visual and with four flavours available – Pineapple & N’Butyric, Raspberry & Black Pepper, Shrimp & Larvae and Krill & Pellet – there’s a combination to suit every occasion on a multitude of venues throughout the year. Each pot contains an array of sizes, allowing the angler to match their hook bait to the hook and angling situation. RRP: £2.
• Hi-viz hook baits • Mix of round and dumbbell shaped pop-ups • Free pot of matching liquid attractant RRP: £TBCFor more details go to: www. dynamitebaits. com. .
The Easy Fuel is exactly that, a stove that is easy to use and designed to cope in even the most gruelling of environments. Built to be sturdy, durable and reliable, it comes equipped with a Piezo igniter so all you have to do is connect the gas canister and you’re cooking on gas, literally. Supplied in a stuff sack, this is a compact piece of equipment that will come into its own even in low temperatures, when other stoves can be a nightmare to get working. Over all, this is a fantastic piece of kit that will continue to function for many a year to come, even with frequent use.
• Lightweight walking boots• Suede mesh outer with a waterproof breathable membrane • Reinforced toe and rugged sole construction • Sizes from UK 5 to 13RRP: £54. 95For more details go to: www. skee-tex. co.
The High Top has been uniquely designed with space in mind, catering for anglers looking for a shelter offering unrivalled headroom. The distinctive front section allows the angler to walk in and out of the bivvy with ease, offering space to easily get changed in or out of waterproofs or to merely stand and watch the water. The height isn’t the only benefit, though, the more conventionally sized rear section is more than wide enough to comfortably fit two bedchairs while still accommodating tackle and luggage. With a removable front panel and rear vent the HQ High Top is effective as a shelter throughout the warm summer months, while the supplied clip-in inner skin and overwrap boast triple-skin protection for even the most arduous of weather conditions.
• Year-round, high-attractant liquid • Distinctive coconut aroma• Same attractors and enhancers as the matching boilies• Completely PVA-friendly RRP: £1. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. nashtackle. co.
A brand-new range from JRC encompasses three affordable, weatherproof alarms designed specifically for the modern-day carp angler. The introductory Radar C1 is the cheapest alarm in the range at a mere £19. 99. Housed in a durable, high-impact, ABS material, these reliable units feature bright red LEDs with a 20-second latching feature.
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