14 things to put on your credit card this January

1. Berkley Connect CF600

If you’re sick of babying your fluorocarbon main line, switch to something which is stronger, smoother and softer. This new fluoro from Berkley is what the company’s calling their “best fluorocarbon ever” and that’s thanks to their new production plant which results in a more flexible, near-on invisible fluoro. Available in five breaking strains: 10, 12, 15, 18 and 20lb. “GIMME”: £49.99 for 1,200m; berkley-fishing.co.uk

2. Kodex X-10 Alarms

Kodex’s X-10 Alarm has major crossover appeal. It’s reasonably priced and incredibly reliable. Most important, though, is the huge range of features (over 20), from the five-setting dial adjustment for sensitivity, volume and tone right through to clip-in fascias for full customisation. “GIMME”: £19.99; kodextackle.com

3. Gardner Ultra Blades

Featuring soft touch inserts that’s equally functional for left- and right-handed users, these sleek, sharp, brushed stainless steel wonders feature one serrated edge and one smooth for precise cutting. “GIMME”: £5.99; gardnertackle.co.uk

4. Nutrabaits Cream Cajouser Paste

Trend alert: it’s all about paste this winter. Whilst glugs and dips are great, they can wash off in an instant. Paste on the other hand releases attractors and goodness for a prolonged period of time and Nutrabaits’s Cream Cajouser is a sure-fire winner in the winter months. “GIMME”: £7.20; nutrabaits.net

5. Cygnet Old Skool Bobbins

Being the smallest bobbin in the company’s line-up, means Cygnet’s Old Skool is also the lightest, making it perfect for slack-line fishing as the head will hang on your line without pulling up tight. Available in seven colours and sold complete with a 6” Black Clinga Ball Chain, Clinga Link and Kippa Clip. “GIMME”: £9.99; cygnettackle.co.uk

6. Vass Fleece Lined Boots

Those old, beat-up pair of Converse trainers you wear may be okay for the pub, or a shopping trip, but they won’t help you when you’re bankside and it’s minus-three. Let Vass’s new super boot take care of your trotters. They mix lightness with comfort; ease of accessibility with warmth, and they are available in sizes 6 to 12. “GIMME”: £59.99; vass-shoes.com

7. Chub Foldable Silicone Kettle

Hold on… what? A foldable kettle? Well, yes. Thanks to a flexible orange body, which folds down into a stainless bottom, this kettle might just be the most space-efficient on the market. It’s going to be a Godsend for those of you who like to make every saving possible, but still love a morning brew! “GIMME”: £19.99; chubfishing.co.uk

8. Bell Ball Cutter

This stainless steel device is your new best winter hookbait pal: push it into the side of any soft meat or fruit, turn the handle and out will pop a perfectly round ball. Marry said ball of luncheon meat or pineapple with a bread Stick bag and you’ve got winter sussed. Available in sizes 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18mm. “GIMME”: From £9.95; bellballcutter.com

9. Kryston Klin-Ik

Essentially Savlon for carp, which is remarkably resilient to water and doesn’t wash off instantly unlike other types. One bottle will treat over 100 hook holds, scratches or lifted scales. “GIMME”: £9.99; kryston.com

10. Taska MRC Throwing Stick

Taska’s first throwing stick is unique inside and out – and unlike other carbon throwing sticks, it won’t turn your wallet inside out. The super strong yet uber light carbon frame means you can bait up for hours without getting a dead arm, whilst the soft grip handle will help avoid blisters. “GIMME”: £44.99; taskacarp.com

11. Urban Baits Nutcracker Flavour

The Nutcracker, for yet another year, has been one of the baits to be on. And whilst you can buy it all lovingly rolled, if you fancy a bit of personalisation when it comes to the boiled food – or to making your own glug for that matter – take a look at the Nutcracker Flavour which is now available. “GIMME”: £9.95 for 100ml; urbanbait.co.uk

12. Eagle Claw Curve Shank

Whilst the actual pattern hasn’t be radically redesigned, the point has. Thanks to its three-sided symmetrical needle point there’s no need for you to invest in a hook sharpening kit and the matt paintwork helps it blend in to the lakebed. “GIMME”: £5.99; reubenheaton.co.uk

13. Mainline Balanced Wafters (Essential IB)

These clever hookbaits don’t just do high attract, they do balanced too. Simply thread a Wafter onto your chosen rig and allow the weight of your hook to set the slow sinking hookbait into a critically-balanced position. Wafter/hook ratio: 12mm/size 8; 15mm/size 6; 18mm/size 4. “GIMME”: £6.75; mainline-baits.com

14. CC Moore Live System

What’s that creamy smell? Live System, of course! This birdfood/milk protein combination comes with a creamy, sweet tone that gives it the edge over all other winter-based baits. Available in a variety of different forms, from boilies in 10, 15, 18 and 24mm to a Bag Mix, paste, pellets and a glug. “GIMME”: Boilies from £9.99 a kilo; ccmoore.com