Maver Profile 8 Braid
Maver’s ultra-soft, round profile eight-strand reel braid has exceptional abrasion resistance and knot strength.
Hard to see in water, Profile 8 Braid’s zero stretch factor makes it perfect for spotting shy bites at distance. On 150m spools in sizes 0.10mm and 0.12mm.
Price: £29.99
The Scales Don't Lie by Terry Knight
Terry Knight is one of angling’s great characters, and this very detailed and well documented book is a celebration of a remarkable fishing career spanning more than six decades.
A leading light in the predator world, Terry can boast boating one of the largest pike ever.
This book is a great read, with chapters covering famous waters such as Loch Lomond and Blithfield. If you want a personally signed copy, pop along to the PAC convention at the Kettering Conference centre on September 19, where you can meet the man himself.
Price: £29.99 direct from www.mes-marine.co.uk
MAP Pole Cups
THE attachment for these MAP cups is universal, fitting all other pole brands.
Each set comprises two different cup sizes for different baiting scenarios.
In tough ABS plastic, the wall thickness has been increased for added strength and a reinforced brass thread ensures no corrosion or annoying cup twist.
Price: £3.99
Maver Auto-Clasp Rod Butt Rests
Just in from Maver, Auto-Clasp rod butt rests will stop your rod being pulled in.
Just place the rod handle into the Auto-Clasp gate and it will close over it.
When you do get a bite, a gentle lift will release the clasp, putting you in direct contact with the fish.
Price: £4.99
Maver UFO Tapered and Fluted Tip pellet wagglers
Maver UFO Tapered and Fluted Tip pellet wagglers are slightly slimmer and longer than normal, perfect for rough and windy conditions.
In three sizes – 4g, 6g and 8g – the pre-loaded floats are ready fitted with an anti-dive disc, just the job for up-in-the-water tactics.
Price: £2.99
Avid Yard Sticks
Avid’s compact swan-necked casting Yard Sticks are perfect for overnight sessions. They have glow-in-the-dark tops, long durable points, and come with a 12ft long cord with three colour-coded toggle stops that enable you to accurately mark three different fishing spots.
Price: £14.99
Vespe E2 Bi-Core elastic
Vespe has added two powerful new elastics to its E2 Bi-Core range – the 3.2mm Fluoro Pink and 3.8mm Fluoro Yellow.
Both combine an incredible 850 per cent average stretch factor with a silky-smooth fish-playing action. They are ideal for ‘zoo creature’ carp, particularly when side puller kits are being used, but they can also be set light so as not to bump off smaller fish. Visit www.vespe.com
Price: £9.99
Leeda Moonlight
Leeda’s dome-style light emits a 360-degree evenly spread beam with a choice of three levels of brightness.
A rear-mounted magnetic plate secures it inside your bivvy, or a brolly-friendly karabiner clip attaches it to the internal ribs of a brolly shelter.
Weighing just 104g, the Moonlight is sure to be a hit with the kit-conscious roving carp angler.
A splash-resistant housing is a sensible feature, and it will run for hours off three AAA batteries.
Gardner Glo Pro luminescent line marker
This Gardner Glo Pro luminescent line marker is available in hi-viz orange, yellow, pink and green versions and glows for up to 12 minutes after being charged with a UV torch or powerful LED headtorch.
Simply paint it on to your mainline and it forms a tidy tapered coloured marker which won’t snag in the rod rings when casting, or slip when you are playing a fish.
Its flexible rubber texture means that it can be easily removed with your fingernail.
This stuff is ideal for clipped-up casting at night – just remember to shake the bottle well before use.
Price: £4.99 (£10.99 for a twin pack)
Middy Xtreme Pro Dacron connectors
These revolutionary elastic to line Middy Xtreme Pro Dacron connectors feature a soft rubber oversleeve that rests up against the PTFE bush, protecting it from any possible line damage.
Each pack comes with colour-matching Dacron link loops which can be attached separately to the connector.
This gives the angler the best of both worlds, as the rig line can also be looped directly on to the connector without the Dacron link – a great idea from Middy.
TF Gear Banana Braid
Peeling off the reel like no other, the new TF Gear Banana Braid has an ultra-low diameter to add yard to the cast. With its abrasion-resistant coating, this is probably the most durable braid available.
The hi-viz material has incredible knot strength, and its supple finish makes it ideal for all heavy-duty spodding and precise marker float work. On 250m spools.
Price: £29.99
Maver Signature seatboxes
With retail prices starting at a very modest £299.99 for the introductory 200 model, Maver’s stylish Signature seatboxes really do cater for every angler’s pocket.
All four in the range are packed with practical features such as sturdy 30mm round telescopic legs, anti-memory seat cushion with pole safety strap, and a huge range of modular units compatible with the top-selling Mxi range.
Maver’s patented and trusted lock and slide hinge system is used on all drawers and box units, and the Signature 800 and 1000 versions have wheel kits as part of the package.
As you may well have come to expect from Maver, the graphics and cosmetics of the new seatboxes are stylishly impressive, but it is their practicality and flexibility that really sets them apart.
There are many things about this new series that I like, but if asked to highlight just a couple I would have to say the 30mm legs – which provide such brilliant stability – and the fact the seat height can be easily adjusted to suit all heights. These two alone set it apart from many on the market.
Thus is a truly multi-discipline seatbox well able to cope with any type of venue.
Price: £499.99 (Signature 1000)
VERDICT
Sure to prove hugely popular with the commercial fishery match angler, the new Signatures’ 30mm legs provide superb stability on any terrain.
Mark Sawyer
Fox Camolite luggage
As its name suggests, the new range of Fox Camolite luggage is a lightweight system in Fox’s Camo pattern. The collection is fairly small, consisting of a Barrow Bag (designed to work with the Explorer barrow above), two coolbags, a storage bag, rod holdalls and carry sleeves.
Price: £16.99-£134.99
Fox Explorer Barrow
- Ergonomically shaped removable handles
- Robust, hi-tensile steel frame
- Quick-release wheel system with pneumatic tyre
- Swivelling mudfeet with spiked bases
- Compact pack-down design to fit in the smallest of car boots
- Two FX Universal Barrow Straps with looped attachments to the frame
- Camo storage bag
- Two mesh storage pockets (with side access) either side of the wheel
- Compatible with the new Fox Camolite luggage range
Also available is an extendable front bag rack, which allows the Camolite Barrow Bag to sit right at the front of the barrow in ‘session mode’ when carrying a bedchair.
When fishing days without a bed, simply retract the front rack and turn the Barrow Bag round to face you.
This unique new Fox Explorer barrow for the day session angler is designed with versatility in mind – it can be tweaked for use on longer sessions where bedchairs and extra tackle are needed.
The idea is that the angler leaves most of his tackle in situ on the barrow while he fishes, so that packing up and moving swims can be done quickly with little hassle.
Thanks to an extendable front barrow bag rack, more space is made available for carrying extra kit. When these items are added the barrow remains well balanced.
The feature-packed Explorer comes with a drop-in, central storage bag in the Fox Camo pattern, along with two mesh storage pockets, one either side of the wheel, that are perfect for storing items such as a 5-litre water bottle and bait.
Bag and pockets have zipped sides for quick and easy access, with no need to take any items off of the barrow.
Drennan Ghost top kits
Drennan has just released a selection of Ghost top kits to complement its ever-growing range of poles.
The special light grey-coloured paint finish was first seen on its Acolyte Margin Carp pole, and proved such a success that the company has now added the same ‘Ghost’ finish as an option to its standard Carp Plus tops. These are designed for the standard 2.89m Carp Kits and Double 2 Carp Kits that come with the Acolyte, Acolyte Carp and Series 7 poles.
Usefully, a Drennan Ghost Kit doesn’t cost any extra than the equivalent top kit without the special paint finish, so you can buy them separately. There are five different Ghost Kit top-2s currently available.
Prices: Ghost Margin Kit (2.33m) £49; Drennan Ghost Carp Kit (2.89m) £49; Drennan Ghost Double 2 Carp Kit (2.89m) £49; Acolyte Ghost Carp Kit (2.89m) £79; Acolyte Ghost Double 2 Carp Kit (2.89m) £79
Lee Taylor Weed Rake
Anyone who fishes natural venues at this time of year might find one of these rakes a worthy and useful companion.
They are made by Surrey angler Lee Taylor and can be customised to suit your needs.
The standard size is 30cm long with 3ins spikes, making it more than effective for clearing out a swim in no time at all.
The strong metal build and anti-rust paint should see this weed rake last you a lifetime.
Available direct from Lee via his Facebook page TheGudgeonsGadgets and from Cheam Angling in Surrey.
Price: £26.50 including postage
Drennan Shorty Pellet Wagglers
These are ideal for up-in-the-water summer tactics. The floats have an 11mm body diameter and come in 4g, 5g, 6g and 7g sizes, with hi-viz flighted tips in orange or yellow.
The streamlined base weight makes for arrow straight, accurate casting while a pair of removable brass weighted discs allows for additional fine-tuning. Optional dive discs reduce deep diving on splashdown.
TF Gear Illuminated Snag Ears
These TF Gear illuminated snag ears are ideal for rod security when fishing locked-up against snags.
They are powered straight off the alarm with minimal battery drain, as they only activate when you get a bite.Available in a choice of blue, red, green or white.
Fox Warrior 6 Leg Bedchair
The new Fox Warrior 6 Leg Bedchair is an entry-level model whose camless, fold-flat design lets you use the full width of the bed.
A flat frame is teamed with a firm, padded mattress to ensure a very comfortable night’s sleep.
Extendable swivelling mudfeet allow you to set up on uneven ground, and a simple strap and buckle arrangement ensure the bedchair can be folded down in a compact manner. It weighs 9kg and measures 203cm long x 82cm wide x 33cm-40cm deep.
TF Gear Soundwave waterproof bite alarms
TF Gear’s new Soundwave waterproof alarms are made from a toughened ABS polymer plastic.
You get unfailingly reliable roller-wheel systems, tone, volume and sensitivity controls, and a universal latching LED light in a choice of seven available colours.
Power-out sockets allow them to be used with most recognised illuminated indicator systems.
Price: £149.99 the set
