PUKKA! Marc Coulson’s verdict: Some of the best bankware I have ever used. 5/5!
One of the things I love about being out on features is checking out any tackle bits and bobs that the anglers are using. Not necessarily from their sponsors, because I’d expect them to use their kit, but other bits that might stand out and are being used purely because the angler rates it, not because he has to do so.
Last year, when at Wraysbury with Ian Russell, I was struck by his bankware.
Available from 250ml to five litres, these new liquids include old favourites such as Chilli Hemp Oil, Tiger Nut Extract, Liquid Tuna, Betaine and Liquid Salmon.
The natural oil utilised in the Chilli Hemp Oil is rich in vital fatty acids such as omegas 3, 6 and 9, which is then decanted in fine-grade chillies for a month until a rich powerful aroma is infused.
The Liquid Tuna and Liquid Salmon are rich in naturally occurring oils and will really come into their own as the water warms. Tiger Nut Extract and Liquid Betaine need little introduction, and each liquid has been meticulously filtered for top-quality results.
With the trend for sharpening hooks, we often argue in the office as to whether, when you’re paying £3 to £5 a packet, you sould have to sharpen them.
Well the arrival of the new Kodex Genomic Wide Gape hooks settled our debate; no they do not need sharpening – only after you have banked several fish, of course. With a Micro-Ground finish and chemically edged process that each hook has been subjected to, the ever so slightly leaning point is super-fine, incredibly sharp and wow does it take hold quickly – and that’s just in my hand.
I mentioned it slightly leans as opposed to it being a fully fledged beaked point that can alter the hooking potential in certain rig presentations.
Super-buoyant hook baits
Available in 12mm and 16mm
Mixed colours, beige and black on offer
Complete with the same attractors as the proven boilie range
£5. 99
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Highly nutritional L-Zero-30 replacement
Concentrated soluble fish-protein additive
Powerful fishy aroma and high salt content
PVA-friendly formula for ease of use
£4. 25
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Pungent savoury flavour and aromaHighly visual pink hook baits Selection of round and dumbell baits Supplied with added booster juice pot
£6. 50
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Ideal way of mounting soft baits
Suits bread flake and crust alike
Ideal for free lining on the surface
Helps disguise the hook Available in small and regular
£3. 99
WWW. NASHTACKLE. CO.
Supple coated braid hook link
Durable mottled outer coating
Finished in an unobtrusive camou brown
Supplied on 20m spools
Available in 20lb breaking strain
£12. 49
WWW. DECEPTIONANGLING. CO.