17 items of tackle to put on your shopping list this month
Rounding up all the new gear that’s hitting the shop shelves this month…
Bait-Tech Super Method Mix
Don’t think groundbaits aren’t for big carp. As loose feed or bound around a Method feeder, they can be deadly. And none more so than this classic highly attractive, sweet-smelling mix from Bait-Tech.
£5.99
CC Moore Booster Response+ Cream
The opposite of brash and artificial, this naturally sweet gloop is a brilliant bait additive all year round. Made with natural sugars, cream esters and essential oils, it’s perfect for using over baits with a nut, seed, cream or fruity profile.
£7.49
Gardner Critical Mass Putty
Made with a super-high-density tungsten formula this stuff sinks, but also sticks. It’s designed to cling to braid, mono and coated hooklinks and not let go. It’s also lead-free and non-toxic. Ideal for concealing leaders and balancing hookbaits.
£7.50
Kodex Air-Corn
Created with the ideal buoyancy and a soft texture for easy Hair rigging, these fake baits are so simple to use. They also come in great-value packs of 20, and a glow-in-the-dark version is also available.
£1.99 to £2.25
SSJ Sticker Pack
We all love stickers, especially when they come from the talented creative minds at Subsurface. Spruce up your water carrier or tackle box with these brilliant designs.
£5.00
Fox Zig Lead Clip Kit
Line twist is the bane of all Zig-Riggers’ lives, but these clever kits are designed to eliminate it. The new ball-bearing swivel sees to that,
while the smooth lead clip leads to easy ejection and the XL anti-tangle sleeves deliver spot-on presentation.
£5.99
Avid Carp Recovery Slings
Part of the Stormshield range, these recovery slings (available in Standard and XL sizes) blend super-soft mesh with a solid base. A hi-vis cord and polyball attachment aid fish safety and there’s a fully waterproof bag supplied.
£49.99
Dynamite Baits Premium Worm Liquid
Dynamite’s already stellar line-up of liquids has been further bolstered with this cracking new addition. Worms have been a huge hit on maggot-ban venues lately, so this CSL-based, PVA-friendly liquid should be a winner.
£9.99
JRC Extreme TX Spod/Marker Rod
This beefy 4.5lb-test-curve rod is part of the new Extreme TX range from JRC and has plenty of power for casting big loads. Like the rest of the range, it’s an attractive 12-footer with a 50mm butt ring.
£119.99
OlogyFix book
A huge collection of our informative and easy-to-follow Fixes. Perfect for an experienced angler picking up a little edge, or a newcomer to the sport learning the basics. It makes an ideal present, too!
£6.99
Kryston Greased Lightning
Quite simply the easiest way to put yards on your casts. Greased Lightning lubricates your line, allowing it to peel off your spool with effortless ease. Simple, but it really does work.
£7.50
JRC Stealth X-Lo Chair
This chair is part of JRC’s new family of lightweight bankside furniture and comes in at just 3.1kg thanks to its aluminium frame. Armrests with EVA covers provide extra comfort, while the adjustable front legs give grip and balance.
£94.99
RidgeMonkey RM-Tec Chod/Stiff Rig
Part of RidgeMonkey’s impressive range of terminal tackle, this stiff nylon is ideal for use on Chod and Stiff Rigs. With unique Easi-Curve properties, it can be teased into the perfect bent shape with your fingers.
£6.49
Thinking Anglers Mini Bait Drill
This small bait drill is neat and compact for easy storage, but sharp and accurate when called into action. Perfect for creating hookbaits with the perfect level of balance.
£3.99
Carp, Bait and Nutritional Recognition by Tim Paisley
Rob Hughes calls him the Godfather of carp fishing, and it’s hard to argue. Tim is an encyclopedia of angling knowledge, especially on the bait side. This book will open your mind and have you scurrying for ingredients.
£15.00
ESP Gizmo Rig Tool
UK-made from high-grade stainless steel, this tool offers three groves for shaping different-sized loops in stiff hooklinks and coated braid. It can also be used for pulling knots tight and strength-testing rigs.
£3.99
Wychwood Tactical X Flat beds
New from Wychwood are these lightweight, lie-flat beds. That distinctive camo border pattern sets them out from the crowd and the aluminium frames make them easy to lug around. Available in three widths.
£144.99 to £164.99