Clothing

• Protective glove for use when spodding or long-range casting. • Padded anti-slip palm for enhanced grip• Full leather index finger to protect on casting• Left and right hand availableRRP: £8. 50Website: www. gardnertackle.

This top-of-the-range Gore-Tex clothing is as good as it gets and offers absolute waterproof protection, comfort and breathability. The bib ‘n’ brace forms part of a complete system in the Halkon Hunt green range, all of which is packed with additional features. Halkon HuntPerformance Specialist Bib 'N' BraceRRP: £299www. yorkshirecarp.

There’s no shortage of companies selling sunglasses these days and Hobo Armour is one such firm that seems to be doing a good job of it. With a line-up of six frame and lens combinations, all with a fashionable take, there’s surely something for most anglers in the range. When we had these in the office, interestingly, each of the TC staff chose a different version as their favourite. Mine was the clear frame with blue lens, which I thought looked pretty funky! Brown/brown, white/black, frosted/gold, black/aqua and black/blue complete the collection.

Now here is a lovely little product that although on first appearances doesn’t seem like much, will benefit you throughout the colder months and can be stashed away in a small side pocket and forgotten about until you need it; when you do, there is no better alternative. Made from non-pill polyester, this soft-feel garment can be worn in four different ways, ensuring you stay wrapped up and snug throughout crisp, cold evenings and bitter winds. The Headover can be rolled up to be worn as a traditional fleece hat or pulled down to provide a more traditional neck snood. If the weather really does take a turn for the worse and you are crazy enough to be fishing in blizzard-like conditions or when that dreadful icy rain begins to descend, then simply don the garment as a fully-fledged balaclava.

Rambling through the dew-sodden grass is a regular occurrence when fishing and out on features, so what I needed was a pair of boots that would offer me protection but comfort when worn for long periods. Although these are not the lightest boots I have ever worn, they are by far the most protective so far. Constructed from full-grain leather with Vibram Trek rubber soles, the Hunter Boots are waterproof to above the ankle and breathable too, which is great if you run hot. While on the subject, the soles have been treated with Agion antimicrobial treatment that helps to eradicate that awful damp-dog smell; so keeping these in the house doesn’t cause me too much grief with the housemate.

Fully waterproof footwear that offer great protection as well as the comfort of being low shoes, as opposed to boots. They’re also stylish and will not look out of place away from the bank. Packed with features, these are seriously comfortable and top performers. Keen Alamosa ShoesRRP: £94.