Accessories

Designed after the huge success of RidgeMonkey’s Action Station, these new adaptors are made with alternative uses in mind. The first will hold an action camera (GoPro and so on) and either screw into a bankstick or attach to the Action Station clamp (depending on which model you go for). The second one, my favourite, houses the RidgeMonkey bivvy light and, again, allows attachment to a bankstick or bivvy frame via the clamp. This opens up a world of uses for the light, some of which we are already experimenting with.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Excellent sinking braid and not silly money.

Awesome!There are a few underwater cameras available these days but none that can do what the FishSpy does, and that is to beam live pictures back to your phone or device in real time. What’s even more impressive is that it does so without the need for any phone signal, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi because it creates its own Wi-Fi signal unique to each unit and synced device. So, how does it work? Well, in layman’s terms, you cast it out as you would a marker float and let it up to the surface, at which point it will begin connection to the synced device. Once connection is established you can live view exactly what the camera sees.

The Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: I’m always interested when a new range of hooks comes onto the market, although generally a bit disappointed when they resemble patterns that are already available. These hooks are quite a lot different from the norm, however, and are made in the US using surgically sharpening technology. This technology creates a precision-ground, triple-sided point that penetrates with very little pressure, therefore hopefully converting more enquiries into bites. There are something like five patterns in the range, but the ones we have chosen to stock are what we consider are going to be the most popular, the Magnum Wide Gape, Magnum Curved Shank and Magnum Chod, all of which are available in the most popular carp hook sizes.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Lightweight, easy to use and incredibly accurate.

Are you getting tired of having banksticks rattling around in your rod bag or falling out of your unhooking mat? Well the team at Nash has the solution. Measuring in at 60 (l) x 16 (w) x 8 centimetres (d) the dedicated luggage solution boats elastic retaining loops and offers ample space to hold up to eight individual sticks complete with alarms, indicators and rear rod rests. A heavy-duty zip gives three-sided access for ease of use and with a padded divider it helps to keep all your items in tiptop condition, even when in transit. (DM) £17.