13 items to buy from the tackle shop this April
A round-up of the new gear that’s hitting the tackle shop floors this month…
JRC Stealth Chair
This featherweight aluminium chair weighs in at just 3.1kg and boasts a handy integrated side pocket, fully adjustable legs, oversized mud feet and a padded shoulder strap for easy carrying. It’s rated to over 20 stone.
£89.99
CC Moore Northern Specials
A classic go-to bait in the colder months, these pop-ups have done the business year after year. Available in Pink, White, Yellow and now Orange, these really are among the best single-hookbait options out there.
£6.99
ESP Corkballs
Made from natural, unfilled cork for maximum buoyancy, these corkballs are available in 10, 12 and 14mm sizes. Their slightly rough surface makes them grip boilie paste perfectly.
£5.45
Solar Contour Unleaded Looped Leaders
These supple no-lead leaders sink like a stone but lie limply over the contours of the lakebed. Available in packs of three, the 1m-long ready-tied leaders have a 40lb breaking strain and come in Khaki or Black.
£9.99
Wychwood Oval Mat
Constructed from 90mm dual-density foam, this oval-shaped mat will keep your prize safe. There’s a Velcro-down cover to secure the fish, a fold-out mat for kneeling on and pegging points to keep the whole thing in place.
£59.99
Dynamite Baits Wafters
New for 2019 from Dynamite are these critically balanced baits across the range. Neither pop-up nor bottom bait, these wafters are available in Crave, Complex-T, Source, Monster Tiger Nut Red-Amo and Monster Tiger Nut versions.
£4.25
Nutrabaits Krill Carpet Feed
A new addition to Nutrabaits’ high-quality Carpet Feed range. Unlike many groundbaits, there’s no breadcrumb used, just Arctic Krill Powder, Trigga Powder, oceanic proteins, fishmeals, ground maize and betaine HCI.
£5.40 (1kg)
Thinking Anglers Tungsten 5mm Leadcore Safety Top Beads
Designed with safety in mind, these beads from Thinking Anglers are threaded with a silicone centre so the bead can come free under any pressure. Ideal for use as the top bead on leadcore helicopter set-ups. Supplied in packs of eight.
£3.99
Gardner Tackle Glo Pro 2G
The second generation (hence 2G) of Gardner’s paint-on line marker has a more stable formula for longer life. Available in Hi-Vis Orange or Yellow, dab it on your main line for hassle-free accuracy when casting to your chosen spot.
£4.99
JRC Stealth Recliner
Retaining the lightweight ethos of the standard Stealth Chair, the Stealth Recliner has all the same features plus an adjustable backrest. And it weighs in at just 4.6kg.
£109.99
Avid Memory Foam Toppers
If you wished your current bedchair had some added comfort then this is a great idea from Avid. This topper can be attached to almost all standard beds and left in place during transit.
£79.99
Daiwa J-Braid X8
Manufactured with eight strands for smoothness and a more circular profile, this braid will fly through your rings when going for big casts. Dark green will be the colour chosen by carpers and it comes in various strengths and spool sizes.
From £22.99 (150m)
Nashbait Citruz Flake
An instant classic, the Citruz range has made a big impression on anglers looking for coldwater action. The Flake is a collection of misshapen and sliced baits, ideal for presenting over weed or just to maximise attraction.
£12.99 (1kg)