Carp Care

Travelling light has always been deemed as an aspect for river anglers or dedicated bank crawlers awaiting a stalking opportunity, well I think this is as far from the truth as it could be. Of course, it is more essential for such anglers but, no matter where you fish, what you fish for, or how long your next session is, the lighter you are, the more mobile and adaptable you can be and it’s better to be prepared than not. Carp care is paramount whether you travel light or take everything including the kitchen sink. As part of the established Atom Concept range, this lightweight unhooking mat provides a compact fish-care solution utilising the best materials available.

With thisTest series we take a look at unhooking mats and of course, protection is paramount here. As much as we all love a pocket-friendly product, we honestly believe that this is one product that no angler should scrape on, ever! What we are looking for here is the complete protective package, how much padding is on offer, can the carp be retained for short periods without flapping off or out of the mat and how mobile the entire bundle is. Yes, before you say it, the carp we have used for illustrative purposes is rather large, measuring in at a whopping 84 centimetres long and 56 centimetres from dorsal fin to pelvic fin, hence the tight fit. Weighs: 1.

Excellent unhooking mat that’s suitable for stalking or on sessions and which can be folded or rolled for storage. The quick-drying, fish-friendly Duratexx outer is a top performer and two straps allow it to double as a weigh sling. Supplied with a bag. Aqua Products Combi Mat RRP: £64.

Quick-dry Duratexx material Big enough to cope with specimen-sized carpDrainage holes in baseSupplied with full sleevePrice: £25. 99Website: www. aquaproducts. co.

With thisTest series we take a look at unhooking mats and of course, protection is paramount here. As much as we all love a pocket-friendly product, we honestly believe that this is one product that no angler should scrape on, ever! What we are looking for here is the complete protective package, how much padding is on offer, can the carp be retained for short periods without flapping off or out of the mat and how mobile the entire bundle is. Yes, before you say it, the carp we have used for illustrative purposes is rather large, measuring in at a whopping 84 centimetres long and 56 centimetres from dorsal fin to pelvic fin, hence the tight fit. Weighs: 2.

This new range of carp care products caters for various styles of angling with no compromise on quality or safety!

Dual-purpose weigh sling and short-term retainer Standard and large versions Full-length zip and safety clip Meshed sides for improved water flow Full-length floats for increased buoyancy £39. 99 to £44. 99 www. chubfishing.