Accessories

LEE JACKSON SAYS: When I first saw this product at the Korda trade show I must admit to thinking that it was the simplest, most innovative and best new product on show. Apart from when I’ve used an adjustable zig, it’s always been a bit of a bugbear of mine avoiding getting the hook/hook bait snagged up in the undergrowth, on the ground or ending up casting out with a leaf or twig impaled on my hook. The clue’s in the name I suppose – a hook hooks into things! Prior to the Zig Magnet coming out I’d always placed my hook bait in a cup or suchlike prior to casting, which is sometimes a bit hit and miss. There’s no need now, though, because this clever yet simple invention can be screwed onto a bankstick, adjusted to the required height and has a swivelling magnetic disc on the top for holding the hook off the ground prior to casting.

High-performance, coated braid hook link Low diameter, high breaking strain Sinks naturally and consistently Available in 20lb and 30lb, Dark and Gold Excellent abrasion resistance Easy to strip but still a reliable coating £13. 99 WWW. KRYSTON. COM .

There is no disputing that Costa knows a thing or two when it comes to quality sunglasses and these are exactly that. With superior lenses and stylish frame to match, the Fantail Camo 580 is the cream of the crop. Finished with a Realtree frame and bright orange Costa logo, the frame prevents light ingress from the sides, which often impairs your vision. Boasting small rubber grips on the arms help to keep them planted to your head when wondering around on the bank.

Brand-new ready-tied rigs Tied with Supernatural braid Korda’s Wide Gape hooks 41/2 inches long, ideal for solid bags £4. 99 WWW. KORDA. CO.

CHECK these OUT! INTERCEPTOR FLOATS Surface floats are by no means a new invention and the missile shape has always been regarded as one of the best floats for casting and providing that super-effective bolt effect. What we like about the new range from Korda are the little touches that make your life easier. Designed to be changed in a matter of seconds you can flit from the smallest of the bunch at 5g right the way through the sizes up until the 80g, so no matter how far the fish move out you can keep a hook bait close to them. A size 11 ring swivel fits perfectly into the nose of the float helping to eradicate tangles when you are casting out, particularly handy when using long hooklengths.

PUKKA! If cool-looking indicators are your thing, and you haven’t been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ll be familiar with this versatile and varied range of heads. Designed in conjunction with Muddy Waters, they are the choice of very many carp anglers, especially those who want their kit to look just right. However, it is not just in the looks department that they score highly. With several sizes ranging from the smallest (10mm x 22mm) Clinga Old Skool, the slimline Clinga Lite, my favourites the Clinga Dumpy, Clinga Standard and then the daddies of the bunch the Clinga XL, XXL and Long Range, there really is a head size and weight to suit every occasion.

Carbon sticks are all the rage these days, and why not. The originals were ultra-expensive but these days they are more within the range of the everyday carper. The price, as with most things, can reflect the quality, but the mid-range stuff coming out these days is impressive and these Vendas are a good example. I like the fact that they’re made in two sizes, suited to different ranges.