Dan Murrell’s verdict - a true joy to use, even at distance.
Having used braided main line for nearly three seasons, I was keen to get a monofilament line that I could cast well.
More than that, I wanted something durable and abrasion resistant due to the snag-infested waters I am currently targeting.
Well I actually spooled up on the bank due to my lack of organisation and I dreaded the line lay, imagining curly springs shooting from the spool.
Helps keep your sandwich toaster in tiptop condition!
Features a durable external zip
Subtle logo and black coloration
Available for the standard size and the new XL version
£8. 99 to £9. 99
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Designed for the modern-day carp angler, the devoted team behind Chub set out to bring to the market a carp rod that would cover 90 per cent of your carp fishing criteria, while being stylish, reliable and, of course, without breaking the bank.
Well after it was first unveiled to us at the Chub trade show we were immediately impressed and ever keen to give one a try, and here’s why.
To suit the majority of modern carp anglers, the RS-Plus benefits from a superb and crisp progressive action that has enough backbone to cope with casting solid PVA bags while retaining all the enjoyment you wish to undergo when playing the carp at close quarters – the moment we all live for.
The blank is a 12ft slim and lightweight carbon construction finished with a trendy matt-black look and fitted with the popular double-leg SiC guides throughout.
Over the past few years the iconic yellow wader straps of Vass have been making an appearance on venues across the UK.
Renowned for their durability and value for money, it really is no surprise how popular they have become.
Pictured here from left to right are the newly released Vass-Tex 305-5L Heavy Duty Breathable Wader with a retail price of £249.
Having used these I can vouch for them being the best waders I have used for fishing.
Protective and performance eyewear
Provide a secure and comfortable grip
Available in two lens variations and two frame colours
Fit head sizes from M to L
£109. 95
www. wileyx. com
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With winter now set to take Britain hostage for the next few months, Trakker might have just the answer you’re looking for in its new line of Elements clothing.
Firstly the jacket. When we tell you these retail at £99. 99 you might think that’s a little steep, but let me stop you right there.
The super-compact rig storage system is exactly that. With a capacity to hold up to 60 rigs at any one time, it offers vast space for such a compact size, making it a mobile angler’s dream.
Ingeniously, a curved recess allows rigs with a shrink-tube kicker to be stored with little to no detriment to the angle of the kicker, keeping the rig in tiptop condition ready for that all-important moment.
The Rig Safe comes complete with 30 single pins and an added 15 double pins, which allow you to store pre-tied rigs that you haven’t determined the length of with ease.
This is a triangular net with strong, soft, fish-friendly olive-green mesh.
Available in 36in and 42in versions, these are ideal for either the specimen hunters or pleasure carp anglers.
A reinforced spreader block makes it a reliable piece of kit, with a handy two-piece handle that breaks down to become the exact same size as the net, making it a doddle to store and transport and makes it a great candidate when you’re stalking or travelling light.
Supplied with a nylon stink sleeve, there’s no need to ever have your car stinking of fish again or worry about your net dripping all over your luggage or back seats after a carp-filled session.
Designed for the New Flatliter Mk2
Waterproof with thermal insulation
Transforms a three-season bag into a five-season
Both standard and compact
£85 to £94. 99
WWW. FOXINT. COM
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Daiwa has always had a certain prestige surrounding its products, particularly where reels are concerned. We ventured to its latest trade show to find out all about the new releases for 2016 and to say we left impressed would be a severe understatement.
Renowned for its traditional big-pit designs, we were particularly intrigued by the new and very exciting Emblem Bait N Run model.
The smaller reduced shape makes this version an ideal choice for small to medium-sized waters.