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Terminal Tackle
Fox Withy/curve Adaptors
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  0 comments
Preformed silicone tubing, in two sizes to suit different hooks, which allows the easy tying of Withy Pool-type rigs without the need for shrink tubing. FoxWithy/Curve AdaptorsRRP: £3. 99www. foxint.
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Accessories
Rapid Eyewear Float Sunglasses
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  0 comments
Wraparound glasses with polarising, blue mirror lenses and shatterproof frames. Rubber nose and ear pads increase comfort and, here’s the best bit, drop them in the lake and you needn’t worry because they float! Rapid EyewearFloat SunglassesRRP: £29. 99www. rapideyewear.
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Accessories
Wychwood Pocket Pod Complete
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  0 comments
New version of the popular pocket pod, which this time includes one long and four short stainless-steel banksticks. This allows the immediate construction of a pod from a normal bankstick setup in seconds. Suppiled in a bankstick roll. WychwoodPocket Pod CompleteRRP: £69.
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Terminal Tackle
Tf Gear Lok Down Leaders
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  0 comments
Braided core, synthetic leaders finished in a camou design to blend in with all lake beds. They’re extremely strong and the various versions can be matched to all lead systems. Available in clear, brown, green and black. TF GearLok-Down LeadersRRP: £3.
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Bedchairs & Chairs
Djs Tackle Chuba S Bedchair
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  0 comments
Generous-sized bedchair with thick mattress for ultimate comfort, boasting a full aluminium frame, which makes it super-light, despite its luxury design. Fully adjustable legs make stabilising it on uneven ground easy and there’s also a built-in pillow. DJS TackleChuba S BedchairRRP: £119. 99www.
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Clothing
Carp Kinetics Field Boots
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  0 comments
Lightweight and waterproof, mid-height, walking-style boots boasting suede/leather uppers, thermal linings and traction soles, in sizes 5 to 11. Carp KineticsField BootsRRP: £30www. dragoncarpdirect. com.
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Air Pressure
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 21, 2012  |  0 comments
Question: Can you please explain what air pressure is and how it has an effect on my fishing? Andy Stone, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: For the scientific definition of air pressure, you’d be much better off going on Google or Wikipedia. Essentially, it is the pressure exerted on the earth by the air above it.
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Flouro Confusion
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 21, 2012  |  0 comments
Question: I am confused about fluorocarbon. We’re told that it works because it is clear in water, but some companies make coloured versions? How does that work? Paul Leamy, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: Do you know what, Paul, that’s a complete mystery to me as well.
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Hitting A Snag
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 21, 2012  |  0 comments
Question: When fishing near to snags, how much drop should you have on the bobbin? Charlie McConville, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: First things first, Charlie. If you are fishing close to snags then be absolutely sure that you are fishing as safely as possible.
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Avoiding Tangles
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 22, 2012  |  First Published: Feb 21, 2012  |  0 comments
Question: How can I avoid tangles when using braided hook links? My rigs are about 12 inches long, with a 21/2in hair, but even the hair tangles around the hook sometimes. It’s affecting my confidence; please help! Thomas Austin, via www. totalcarpmagazine. com Marc Coulson says: I would steer clear of using long, braided hook links altogether.
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