Wychwood Tactical Stove
All carp anglers love a bargain, and this new Tactical stove from Wychwood looks like being one of the steals of the season. Weighing in at just 231g, the gas burning stove features a very neat space-saving design, which not only provides a stable footprint with a low centre of gravity, it also folds down to less than 9cm in diameter, making it possible to carry inside a Wychwood Carpers kettle.
Made from high-grade aluminium and stainless steel, the stove’s special features include a preheater tube to improve combustion, and reduce spitting. There’s also a flexible 35cm hose, and it boiled a kettle in about two minutes, perfect for a quick brew between runs!
Gardner GT-HD mainline
Gardner has a great reputation for producing durable mainlines and this latest offering only enhances it. GT-HD is a low-stretch mono that offers improved feel and connection with fish, while also remaining supple and fast-sinking.
GT-HD casts very well and has that trademark Gardner toughness. The low-visibility colour is just right and it’s exclusively manufactured for Gardner so you won’t see this line anywhere else.
It’s available in 12lb (0.33mm diameter), 15lb (0.35mm) and 18lb breaking strains in 4oz bulk spools.
Stanley Vacuum Flasks
The famous Stanley brand has just added three new flasks to an impressive product range.
The classic twin-walled vacuum mug features a dishwasher-proof push-button lid that lets you open it one-handed. The 14oz Adventure vacuum food jar looks ideal for soups and stews, and will keep your meal piping hot for up to eight hours, while the Adventure steel canteen holds 1.1 litres of water or squash, has two-stage lid opening for quick filling, and boasts an adjustable nylon carry strap.
The Knot Tying Bible, Colin Jarman
Every angler should have one of these. This brilliant little book is a practical reference to tying more than 60 of the most commonly used knots, bends and hitches.
Full of clear step-by-step illustrations, each knot is organised by its physical properties rather than its technical name, making it quick and easy to find the best knots for the job at hand: www.fireflybooks.com
Drennan Slimline 2-Rod Hard Case
This latest Rod Hard Case is a practical and efficient means of carrying up to two ready made-up rods. The Short (160cm) version is ideal for standard three-piece rods and 10ft two-piece rods, while the Long (196cm) case takes most two-piece rods up to 12ft long.
Like all new Drennan luggage it is made from tough, semi-rigid EVA which gives extra protection to valuable rods. It features a padded central divider and additional internal pockets for quivertips and spool storage.
Usefully, you can also attach two Slimline 2-Rod Hard Cases to the outside of the 4-6 Full Zip Rod Holdall as well as the 6-8 Tube Rod Holdall. The Slimline 2 comes with two sets of neoprene rod-retaining straps.
Price: Short £36.95, Long £39.95
Korda Chod Safe rig storage
The rig box design team at Korda have certainly been busy. This new Chod Safe will safely hold all your chod hooklinks.
There’s a section for carrying up to three leadcore leaders (or similar) and in total it will hold up to 28 rigs.
A unique pop-out handle allows you to steam hooklinks into a perfect curve, and it doubles as a compartment to hold the pins. It takes both short and long rigs.
Price: £18.99
Scratching the Surface by Paul Garner
‘Scratching the Surface’ brings to life the eventful career to date of top big-fish angler and writer Dr Paul Garner.
The 320 pages and 43 chapters cover the last 30 years of Paul’s specimen fishing which has seen him land some of the most sought-after fish in the UK. From his early days of pond-dipping, to becoming a teen carp addict, and later adventures spent both at home and abroad in search of monsters in both fresh and saltwater, the book is far more than just a compendium of angling tales – it also covers Paul’s academic studies of freshwater fisheries and a career in the fishing tackle industry.
All books can be supplied signed and dedicated with the text of your choice.
Price: £30 www.drpaulgarner.co.uk
Snapper 40-litre Rucksack
This heavy-duty rucksack has a spacious zip closure main compartment with interior divider for lure and tackle boxes.
It also boasts front storage compartments with zipper pouches, and a grab and go handle. It’s large enough to hold a flask and sarnie box too.
Other features include padded adjustable shoulder straps, side compression straps, adjustable chest and hip belts, and attachments and accessory loops for modular additions.
The main compartment is 48cm x 30cm x 17cm, the secondary compartment 38cm x 28cm x 5.5cm.
Snapper Waist Pack
This multi-purpose lure bag does duty as a waist pack, shoulder sling or hand-carried bag, with numerous pockets and storage compartments.
It features a dedicated strap for carrying spare rods, very handy when you’re on the move.
Padded, detachable and adjustable shoulder and waist straps, as well as three useful outer pockets, make this bag a sure-fire winner. Size:
30cm x 20cm x 15cm.
Snapper Shoulder Sling bag
This ambidextrous shoulder sling bag is made from high intensity fabric and features a compact main compartment with two outer pockets and a front lower compartment.
With an adjustable stow-away shoulder strap and rear padded breathable pocket with button closure, it has attachment points for modular expansion and is compatible with Korum ITM Clamshell Boxes. Size: 26cm x 22cm x 9cm.
Daiwa J-Braid
This ultra-thin, eight-strand Japanese reel braid is super-soft and very smooth. A rounded profile makes for longer casts and quieter travel through the rod rings.
It can be used for everything from long-distance carp and feeder fishing, through to spod and marker float work, all lure tactics and even sea fishing. It’s available on 150m spools in sizes from 0.06mm (9lb) through to 0.56mm (137lb) in Chartreuse, Dark Green and Multi-Colour.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
30Plus Kodex Stakker Bag System
This two-bag system is a great way to transport and store your main items of tackle. The bags stack together but can be separated to slide easily under your bedchair.
Each bag has a really strong base, and there’s a comfortable carry strap that links the two.
The boxy shape makes putting them on a barrow very simple. A zipped-up side pocket is the perfect place to store banksticks and bite alarms.
