In the shops this week...
Browning Black Magic Front Drag Reel
If you like the look of Browning’s Black Magic Bomb rod, and you’re looking for a matching reel, try this latest Black Magic front-drag model.
Three sizes together suit all float and feeder tactics. Key features include ultra-smooth, strong gearing with a fast 5.1:1 retrieve, super strong thick bail-arm and an oversized anti-twist line roller that means it can be used with heavier mainlines. It comes with a spare spool.
Price: £49.95
SONUBAITS ELLIPTICAL PELLETS
Sonubaits Elliptical pellets have a high fishmeal and oil content to leak off fish-attracting aromas through your swim.
For year round usage, these pellets are finding favour with running water barbel and chub fans. Their unique elliptical shape allows them to sit low on the riverbed and stops them rolling away in the current. They can also be glued together back-to-back on a hair rig. In 8mm and 10mm sizes, in 1kg bags.
Price: £4.99
VMC MYSTIC MATCH X-STRONG HOOKS
Fast becoming the go-to hooks for all big-fish situations, the almost straight-edged technical locking gape works in a similar way to a circle hook (once in, it’s not coming out).
They have a slightly downturned eye, a beaked point and a discreet PTFE coating – ideal for use with hair rigs, Method feeders and a variety of baits. Sizes 6-16, packets of 10.
Price: £1.99
Mistral Red Aggressor boilies and dips
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Mistral Baits has launched Red Aggressor Boilies, Dips and Glugs.
All contain a proven fish-catching blend of whole shrimp, fishmeals and daphnia amid a host of balanced HNV (high nutritional value) ingredients.
Price: Red Aggressor Boilies £7.99
Matching Pop-Ups and Dips £5.99
Preston Innovations world Champion Team Feeder Cool Bag
Fed up with the heat damaging your precious and expensive, baits? This new Feeder Cool Bag from Preston is for you!
In a quality wipe-clean EVA material it is thermally lined for supreme bait protection in all temperatures. It’s large enough to take four three-pint bait tubs as well as a bag of worms and a couple of cold drinks.
Price: £29.99