Bivvies, Shelters & Brollies

Pack of ten super lightweight, yet strong, bivvy pegs that reduce the weight of one of the heavier items in the modern carp anglers’ bag. Come complete in dedicated roll. RRP: £14. 99For more information go to: www.

All-round pram-hood bivvy system, boasting front peak, three-rib design, full front panel, mozzie infill and full winter wrap. This is a comprehensive shelter that will cover all fishing situations, but without breaking the bank. TRAKKERSLX V2 BivvyRRP: £299Website: www. trakkerproducts.

Albeit the cheaper model in the Tempest family, don’t let that fool you into thinking this is anything like not worthy of the name. With the same ingenious frame design, but stripped back and with a nylon material instead of breathable Aquatexx, the Tempest brolly will tick many boxes for many anglers. I’ve increasingly favoured brollies in recent years, mostly since the advancement in space-saving systems inside, but the Tempest takes this to another stage altogether. Because all of the mechanics are on the outside, internal space is kept at an absolute maximum.

As a Tempest brolly user I have only ever had one slight gripe and that was the open front allowing all manner of flying critters to swarm inside for cover. I’m sure I am not alone in this and in response, Trakker has produced these Insect Panels which clip effortlessly on to the Tempest frame and have proven an absolute godsend. I attach mine as soon as I set the Tempest up, not giving the mozzies and their mates any time to descend. I will add here that it’s also important to use a groundsheet if you are going to really eradicate them because many flies and suchlike will come up out of the grass in the evening.

Fishing is very much a social sport and I’m sure – or I would like to hope – that many of you reading this will in fact enjoy fishing with your mates, partners and children as well as those days when you go alone. This product is for the social angler, the person who requires extra space and the angler that generally plays host, because there’s always one person whose swim becomes the venue for the antics of a fishing social. The Trakker Utility shelter is the perfect space whether you’re cooking, getting changed or just talking, avoiding the rain. With enough room to stand up in, the shelter stands tall at 195cm x 155cm deep and 218cm wide.

Spacious, sturdy and great value for money, that’s exactly what we thought when we took a look at this goliath shelter. Perfectly suited for anglers wishing to fish long sessions, planning a trip overseas or who like to take everything and the kitchen sink. Built using the state-of-the-art Windtex fabric, it is both 100 per cent waterproof and breathable. Boasting a stereo weave, the PU-coated polyester fabric is rated to 20,000mm Hydrostatic Head, while allowing moisture to escape for a condensation-free space.

When we heard that Wychwood had produced a bivvy that unlike its previous products was not price sensitive, we were pretty excited. On unveiling it at its tradeshow we were not only surprised but also a little bit gobsmacked. Completely different from what we had in mind, this new, innovative piece of kit really
does bring a new level to fishing shelters, in terms of design, features and looks. The D-ploy 
was developed over an extensive period, picking the brains of some of the country’s most influential anglers, like Nigel Sharp and John McAllister, to name but a few.