16 items you must buy this October

1. Chub Cloud 9 Bedchair

There’s nothing worse than trying to sleep on an under-padded bedchair – except maybe trying to sleep with dead shoulders thanks to zero perimeter cushioning. Avoid both problems with these three and four leg bedchairs from Chub which come with a double 50mm foam mattress, full fleece cover, built-in pillow and raised perimeter padding.
“GIMME”: £219.99 and £229.99

2. Cotswold Aquarius Clip-In Thermal Fleece Lining

Make climbing into bed this autumn/winter a real cosy experience thanks to this super soft, fleece-lined bedchair cover from Brit makers Cotswold Aquarius. Better still, its wipe-clean, waterproof outer will keep all condensation at bay. “GIMME”: £54.99

2. Taska Baseline Tungsten Aligner

Taska have combined everything you need to optimize your rig’s hooking potential with these simply-thread-on-line-aligner adapters. Tungsten for added weight, the perfect angle to help it flip and available to fit all hook
sizes.
“GIMME”: £4.25; taskacarp.com

4. Trent Baits Freshwater Shrimp Pellets

Declutter your brain when it comes to picking pellets thanks to Trent’s super attractive and super cheap Freshwater Shrimp variety. 3mm in size and they begin breaking down the moment they enter the water, releasing a huge amount of attraction into the surrounding area.
“GIMME”: 1kg, £3.99; 3kg, £10.00; 10kg, £22.50; 25kg, £42.50

5 Heritage Ltd Edition Pillowcase

A boring old pillowcase won’t do when you can have a DPM version. British made with military grade stitching.
“GIMME”: £7.99

6. Bait-Tech Mixed Krill

With three sizes of pellet: 2, 4 and 6mm, masses of attraction off the krill, and the ability to make anything from the ultimate bag mix to a scolded Method mix, means this pellet mix from Bait-Tech is a sure winner. Oh, and you get a camo bucket too!
“GIMME”: £12.99 for 2.5kgs; bait-tech.co.uk

7. Crafty Catcher Caribbean Cocktail

One of the UK’s longest serving baits (originally launched back in 1984) still remains one of the most consistent in 2015. And whilst the main boiled food is awesome, the Bait Booster really is the one thanks to its blend of six fruit flavours. “GIMME”: £5.99

8. JRC C Radar Alarms

Less than five years ago, the words ‘JRC’ and ‘buzzers’ didn’t get used in the same sentence. Now though, they are the masters of electronics, and the C Radar model is one bloody awesome example. For less than £20 you get adjustable volume, bright travelling LED’s which latch for 20 seconds and two-years warranty.
“GIMME”: £19.99; jrc-fishing.co.uk

9. Ridgemonkey Toaster

This is currently tackle shop behemoth Angling Direct’s fastest selling product. It can be used with all traditional stoves and turns out toasties perfectly thanks to its non-stick coating.
“GIMME”: £16.99

10. Mainline Baits Particle & Pellet Syrup

When it comes to short sessions, attraction and convenience are paramount. And price isn’t far down the list. With this brand-new flavour – Essential IB – added to this collection, you get all three: it’s a tried and tested flavour; it has a long shelf-life and it retails for only £7.49 per 500ml bottle. mainline-baits.com

11. Nash Hookbait Balancing Foam

It’s a case of basic hookbait maths: a flash of colour plus lightness equals a more aggressive hookbait. Choose from seven colours, all designed to turn your standard bottom bait into a critically-balanced one.
“GIMME”: £2.99; nashtackle.co.uk

12. ESP Cool Bag XL

The one Terry Hearn uses. Made from 900D PVC back nylon material, this new 40lt brute features double zip fastening, silvered and insulated lining with elasticated straps inside and a large front pocket.
“GIMME”: £29.95; esp-carpgear.com

13. Berkley Ironsilk

‘Iron’ because it’s bloody tough. ‘Silk’ because it’s super smooth. Mix those two together and the outcome is a main line which will outcast everything else whilst pulling in a tree at the same time as rubbing over zebra mussels.
“GIMME”: From £5.99

14. Prologic Magnetic Rig Holder

Be as prepared as the finalists in the BCAC final with this very handy rig board. Thanks to the two magnetic plates, it can be placed anywhere on your bivvy wall or oval brolly.
“GIMME”: £6.99

15. Avid Carp T-Shirts

Eke out every last golden drop of sun by getting outside and sporting these two new tees from Avid: Camo and Black. Available in M to XXL.
“GIMME”: £14.99

16. Gardner GT80+ Clear Line

This is an iconic monofilament: the go-to line if you want super reliability, if you want high abrasion resistance, if you want outstanding knot strength. And now Gardner has produced it in a clear version, making it even more perfect for those crystal clear venues. Available in 10, 12 and 15lb BS.
“GIMME”: £19.99