10 items to put on your shopping list this February

Here’s how this month’s shopping list is shaping up...

01. Trakker Levelite Oval Bed System

Trakker changed the angling real-estate world when they unveiled their Armadillo - the first mass-produced pram-hood. Now they’re hell-bent on doing the same when it comes to sleeping with their oval-shaped bed. The revolutionary shape makes better use of the internal space in your bivvy and the unique patented leg mechanism means getting it level is child’s play. And warmth comes from the 3-season, roomy box section Q7 Sleeping Bag which is fixed to the bed. Available in Standard or Wide £449.99
and £469.99

02. Nashbait Betalin

Pro tips: (1) squirt 2-3ml of this new liquid from Nashbait over a pint of maggots. (2) mix one-part Betalin to three-parts water and surface glaze your tiger nuts. (3) Mix it at 10% in Liquid Betaine and soak your boilies in it for increased and faster action. £14.99 for 75ml

03. Aqua Black Series Neoprene Bivvy Mat

Keeping the inside of your bivvy dry, mud-free and even more insulated is smart - it is still winter, after all. Aqua’s robust and hardwearing bivvy mat ticks all those boxes, and even comes supplied with a lightweight storage sleeve. £24.99

04. Cygnet 20/20 Torque Screws

Engineered for when you really need everything on lockdown. These replacement screws for the brand’s 20/20 collection really bite when you tighten them down with the stainless steel sliding tommy bar. Available in pairs with anodised or stainless bodies. £5.99

05. Spotted Fin Betafin Pellets

Say au revoir to the usual run-of-the-mill pellets; Spotted’s new BetaFin Pellets aren’t just loaded with attractors and oils, but there’s a bloody big helping of betaine in there. And thanks to their size (2 and 4mm), they’re perfect for inclusion in groundbaits and bag mixes. From £5.99 a kilo

06. Vass R-Boot

After bowling over fans with their 700E waders, Vass has produced a miniature sequel: a welly boot with a fixed fur warm winter liner. Of course there’s all the usual Vass brilliance: wide calf and foot fitting; deep heel kick for easy removal; ultra-chunky sole. These are a winter must. £39.95

07. Wychwood Stage Stand/Stabiliser

This two-in-one rod system gizmo has charmed the Wychwood consultants for 12-months, and now you can own one. With the addition of a screw-in spike they can also be used as bankstick stabilisers, meaning that whether you’re faced with soft ground or wooden platforms, you can have a sharp-looking set-up still! £14.99

08. DNA Milky Malts

DNA’s Milky Malts are supersaturated with attraction. Visually you’ll see them a mile-off - and with a scent to match. The soft, spongy structure means they can easily be pierced or tied on, or trimmed to create a critically-balanced bait of an unusual shape. Available in 10, 12, 15 or 18mm. £5.99

09. CARPology Grey Mug

There are many moments during a crap-weather day when sipping on a cup of hot Joe from an lush mug improves the overall experience. Deploy this grey/burgundy CARPology option - complete with Ology O Logo on the base - when the time’s right. £7.99

10. Advanta Endurance Buzzer Bars

Advanta, Angling Direct’s own sub-brand, made its name in bivvies, bedchairs and sleeping bags thanks to offering outstanding quality combined with ‘selling-direct-prices’. Now it’s going headlong after propping up your rods with these Endurance range. 16mm aluminium construction, secure locking thumb screws and all finished in a lush black anodised coating. £24.99
for the pair