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Although I tend to tie my rigs on the bank, to suit the situation that I’m faced with, I do store several dozen short, braided, PVA-bag rigs in a couple of these Rig Safes. Offering infinitely more protection than a traditional rig wallet, the Rig Safe has become extremely popular – and for good reason. There is room inside for plenty of rigs and the three compartments are handy for keeping little terminal bits in. I know loads of people who use one, and a few who should.

This unhooking mat offers three distinct features, namely its fabulous all-round protection of the fish while unhooking; ease of use when taking fish back to the lake and slipping them back without fuss and, finally, thanks to its foldaway design it’s also very easy to transport and store. The last point is particularly poignant because many of these cradle-style mats prove very bulky on the barrow. Pete McKennaRRP: £57. 99Website: www.

A beautiful three-acre lake set in peaceful surroundings approximately 4½ hours from Calais. Contact: 0033 555 760107Lake record: 45lb 4ozRules: No fixed leads, no tiger nutsStock: Over 250 carp with stacks of twenties and thirtiesTickets: £380 per angler, per week – all inclusiveWebsite: www. foxpoolfrance. biz.

A former clay quarry, the lake is deep in places and full of features to target. Contact: 01926 612379Lake record: 27lb 10ozRules: Barbless hooks onlyStock: Approximately 250 carp with a fair head of twentiesTickets: £20 per 24 hoursWebsite: www. bishopsbowlfishery. co.