15 things to buy this pay-day
The new carp-related products your credit card statement needs to be showing by the end of the month…
1. Kodex Chod Hooks
This pattern boasts that proven combination of a slightly out-turned eye, heavily forged bend and gently beaked point that you KNOW will bank carp in the toughest conditions. Perfect for all Stiff Rig requirements, these are the hooks that Kodex built their ready-tied Chod Rigs around. “GIMME”: £3.50; kodextackle.com
2. Chub Vantage Thermal Bed Cover
The first reason to be cheerful? Not only will this cover increase any sleeping bag by a one-season-rating, it’s also the ultimate summer sleeping solution. The second? When compressed down inside the supplied stuff sack, its footprint is tiny. But don’t be sucked into the size vs. warmth debate, as although it’s compact, Chub has used the most efficient silicone-treated hollow fill to give it superb warmth. It also features hand-warmer pockets for wrap-around comfort and a unique Hot-Foot drawstring. “GIMME”: £59.99; chubfishing.com
3. RidgeMonkey Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster XL
Having revolutionised the way we eat on the bank, those lovely lot at RidgeMonkey have been at it again! Their game-changing Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster XL is now available in a sleek black finish, as well as the trad silver! That’s not all though. Each revamped toaster now comes with a FREE set of utensils! How good is that? “GIMME”: £24.99; ridgemonkey.co.uk
4. TF Gear Banana Braid
This whisker-thin, high-performance main line braid is utterly perfect for spod and marker work. It’s a high-viz yellow colour, which seagulls hate and, with zero-stretch, it transmits the most subtle of lakebed features for precise marker work. It’s available in 30 and 50lb versions. “GIMME”: £19.99; fishtec.co.uk
5. Mainline Tru Colours
Mega-powerful bait dyes that give vivid results. If you make your own hookbaits, you can use these stable, resilient dyes to give those little gems added visual impact. Choose from White, Orange, Yellow, Red or Brown, or blend them for unique results! “GIMME”: £3.75; mainline-baits.com
6. Aqua Weigh Sling
A super-rugged weigh sling made from the finest Aquatexx material. Its buoyancy allows you to retain your prize in the margins while you get yourself sorted. Supplied with a lightweight carry sleeve and bankstick cord. Choose from DPM or Olive. “GIMME”: £49.99; aquaproducts.co.uk
7. Cygnet Baiting Spoon & Pole
One for the sneaky baiters among you! Spots you simply couldn’t access by conventional means suddenly become fair game! It’s 12m long (and yes, you can buy extensions!), and comes with a spoon and high-density float to ensure your rig gets to exactly where you intend! “GIMME”: £129.99; cygnettackle.co.uk
8. CC Moore Milkimin Pellets
Want an alternative to trout pellets that are wicked in cooler water? These are it. They’re high-viz pellets made with milk proteins, which carp actively seek out for their nutritional benefits! “GIMME”: £9.99 (1kg); ccmoore.com
9. Avid Highlites
Relentlessly buoyant hookbaits that have fish attractors infused into them during manufacture. They stay popped up practically forever, and can be soaked in your favourite dip or flavour to match your freebies. Choose from a range of colours and 10 and 14mm sizes. “GIMME”: £3.49; avidcarp.com
10. Gardner Pro Light Blend Line
When Gardner gets excited by a new line, you know it’s good! The new Pro copolymer lines outperform many much more expensive competitors, and this one, the light blend, is perfect for use in clear waters. “GIMME”: £11.99; gardnertackle.co.uk
11. DT Baits Cold Water and Green Beast
This stuff is simply legendary. Its enduring success relies on a secret blend of carbohydrates, milk proteins and birdfood, which give this mix the very best cold-water digestibility. The whole lot is finished off with the mouthwatering Green Beast flavour and Cotswold Milk B+ Powdered Palatant combo. “GIMME”: £11.99 (1kg); dtbaits.co.uk
12. ESP Beanies
To describe these hats as “chunky” barely does them justice! They’re a super-heavy knitted hat with a full-on fleece lining that’ll keep the chill out with ease. You can leave the brim rolled up, or have it down depending on your preference. Choose from classic Olive Green or on-trend Maroon. “GIMME”: £8.95; esp-carpgear.com
13. Spotted Fin Stick Mixes
Jam-packed with feed-stimulating goodies such as milk proteins, hemp proteins and yeast attractors, the Catalyst Active Stick & PVA Bag Mix has been designed to draw fish in to your hookbait quicker than you thought possible. Dampen it down with the Catalyst liquid for best results. “GIMME”: £4.99; spottedfin.com
14. CARPology Ultimate Rig Guide: The Evolution
Our latest rig guide is packed with up-to-the-minute tekkers that will help you raise your game for 2017! Big names such as Terry Hearn, Adam Penning and Mat Woods spill the beans about their top presentations, and we show you how to tie them! “GIMME”: £14.99; carpology.net
15. ProLogic SNZ Hanger/Swinger
Robust, acrylic bobbins with a clever, dual line clip set into the heads. The clip allows you to fish traditional, running ball-clips style, or fixed, in the lower lower clip for extra sensitivity! Each indicator comes supplied with a spare head and extra add-on weights for range fishing. “GIMME”: £18.99; prologicfishing.com