Total Carp Staff

We took a ride down to Barston Lakes Near Solihull to check out the annual Leeda & Wychwood Trade Show. Having been shown around the huge array of products our keen eyes spotted a few innovative items that will really stand out on the bank and benefit your fishing. Firstly was the much awaited D-Ploy bivvy, constructed from high grade lightweight aluminum poles and single aluminum rear spreader block this lightweight and durable design allows the shelter to be erected in no more than 30 seconds. Various other additions help make this an incredibly user friendly shelter that is entirely versatile to suit every anglers need and will suit the short and long session anglers alike.

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When Dynamite combined a new fruit-based palatant with its already hugely successful Monster Tiger Nut recipe, the result was a bait that is instantly accepted by carp and which also proved a valid long-term food source through testing. Although all new baits will claim to have an immediate impact when introduced, it’s difficult to tell when this is true and when it is not. I have witnessed Red-Amo going into a lake for the first time (it hadn’t been launched yet) and immediately proving successful. I also happen to know a fair few of the Dynamite field testers and they too reported great results almost from day one.

Full black bankware is really in vogue at the moment. Cygnet has developed its new range with a view to making it fully interchangeable with all of the banksticks and extras in the range. Made from powder-coated or anodised aluminium, the durable finish looks great on the bank. All of the fitments have been upgraded to be more durable and stronger.