11 items of tackle to buy this October
Here are the items that will be showing up on your bank statement this month
1. Kodex Twist ‘n’ Lock Handle
Want some extra reach when you’re Zigging? Or actually only need a diddy handle as you take to the boat to net one for a weedbed? This new net handle can be used at any length between 1.1 and 2m. Simply twist the handle at your required length for total lockdown. Being made from a titanium carbon blank (weighing just 215g) means it’s not just super lightweight but thin too: the butt end is a measly 18.5mm wide!
2. Spotted Fin Active Stick and PVA Bag Mix range
Jam-packed with feed-stimulating goodies such as milk proteins, hemp proteins, spices and yeast attractors, all blended to give the perfect consistency when it’s damped down with water or a liquid attractant. Available in GLM, Krill, Nut, Tuna and Catalyst.
From £3.99
3. Avid Carp Outline Extremity Swivel Lead
If you’re aiming for the horizon, then you need every casting aid going. The Extremity Swivel Lead comes wrapped in the brand’s unique Outline camo coating which isn’t just super-durable but pretty much invisible on any lakebed thanks to that matt finish. The clever aerodynamic design helps with extreme casting and those grooves you’ve spotted help improve stability and reduce roll. Available in sizes 1.5 to 4oz.
From £1.70
4. Rod Hutchinson Big Kipper
Rod’s Big Kipper and Big Kipper 2XL showpiece isn’t that they come with eight legs, a 50mm foam mattress and a durable and hard-wearing 600D polyester cover fabric. It’s not even that they have a lay-flat design for maximum sleeping comfort. What really sets these equivalent to-a-bed-at-home apart from others is the improved, super large, double hinges. This means you can easily fold ANY sleeping bag into either of these beds.
From £199.99
5. DT Baits Amino Boost
A clever new product from DT. They provide a convenient, no mess way to improve a bait on-demand. Packed with feed stimulants, they have been developed to penetrate and prolong flavour leakage. They boost pop-ups without affecting their buoyancy, add attraction to artificial baits and Zigs, or even for use with free offerings to spread feed-inducing attraction over a wider area.
£6.50
6. Wychwood MHR 60” MK11 Brolly
The original MHR was a banger. The central boss system meant loads of headroom whilst the 10,000 hydrostatic head HD Ripstop material kept wind and rain at bay. This second generation version just builds on the original. Additional pegging points at the front allow you to get it lower and there’s now a new protective, hard-wearing bell cap in place to prevent water ingress. On top of that, there’s the unique extended internal skirt and storage pockets that enable you to fish comfortably without the need of a heavy-duty groundsheet. We love.
£199.99
7. Casual Carper
Not only is premium bait brand, Casual Carper, providing you with top-notch carp food - from their foodbaits such as White Chocolate & Orange foodbait and Prophet Spiced Krill to their range of pop-ups, wafters, dumbbells and liquids, but they’re also doing their bit to help the environment. They now ship all their shelf-life boilies in biodegradable bags - a UK first. Hats off to you guys.
8. Advanta Endurance Reclining Bedchair Buddy
For a penny less than £30 you can sit and watch your sheet of water in ultra comfort. The lightweight back-saver works on all bedchairs, and unlike most other offerings, this one is reclining so you can set it to perfect angle. It even doubles as a low guest chair.
£29.99
9. ESP Bait Screws
Why waste money on fiddly-to-tie bait floss when ESP has an easier, more user-friendly, more flexible way of mounting your hookbait? These new bait screws come in two versions. Metal, which are strong enough to bore into hard baits, providing exceptional grip without damaging or splitting the bait. The Plastic versions are tough yet lightweight, making them ideal for pop-ups and wafters.
£1.95 and £3.45
10. Prologic CC30 42” Net
The newest net from Prologic comes with the top-tier materials. The full 3k high modulus carbon construction handle (180cm) and matching mesh arms results in the lightest net Prologic have ever produced. The camo mesh is soft yet hard-wearing, so the CC30 looks as good as it nets.
£124.99
11. RidgeMonkey Steamer Tray
Frying is so last year! 2018 is all about steaming! The new Steamer Tray opens up a realm of super-healthy alternative possibilities. Simply half-fill the flat side of your Combi with water, drop in the Steamer Tray, bring the water to a gentle simmer and then use the other side of the Combi as a lid: et voila, you now have a portable steamer!
£7.99