11 items to put on your shopping list this March
A round-up of the new gear that’s hitting the tackle shop floors this month…
Nashbait Citruz Syrup
This gloopy, slightly fizzing liquid from the ever-expanding Citruz range can be used in all sorts of situations. From groundbait to pellets, to spod mixes and freebies, this syrup can be added to just about anything and is PVA-friendly so you can even dip your bags in it.
£9.99
Wychwood Puffer Jacket
Boasting high-tech synthetic insulation material from 3M and a classic camo design, this jacket is warm and stylish. It has a 5,000mm hydrostatic head waterproof rating, an adjustable hem and two zipped outer pockets plus a zipped security pocket on the inside.
£89.99
Gardner Stiff Link Lo-Viz Green
This high-memory hooklink from line experts Gardner is ideal for curving and shaping into chod sections or using for seriously stiff boom sections. It’s super tough and has a very high knot strength. Also available in Clear.
£4.99
Proper Carp Baits Kernels
The shape and size of sweetcorn, these Fruit Punch pop-ups come in an assortment of three washed-out colours and are an ideal bait topper. Alternatively, fish them on their own or in stacks for that sweetcorn look but with extra kick.
£6.50
Penn Conflict Reels
Featuring Penn’s Rigid Resin composite material in the body and rotor, these sleek all-black designs are the lightest the company has ever made. There are seven ball bearings for smooth operation and a comfortable oversized handle knob that’s easy to grab when hitting a bite.
JRC Cocoon 2G Barrow Cover
This universal throw-over cover attaches to any barrow with bungees and keeps your kit dry. Ideal to have stashed in the back of the car or van in case of emergencies, it can also be used to protect your gear when setting up.
£29.99
Nutrabaits Super Sweet Additives
Sweet baits have long been a favourite of many carp anglers and these powdered enhancers have a proven record of getting results. Perfect for year-round use, these additives can make any complementary basemix really zing. Available in: Creamy Super Sweet, Fruit Super Sweet and Chocolate Super Sweet.
£8.50
Gear Aid Rechargeable LED Light Spark
This wallet-sized rechargeable light source can be hung, mounted or angled to suit your needs and can glow for up to 25hrs. Water-resistant, it recharges from any USB port and has a maximum output of 160 lumens, with a dimming facility. Available from gearaid.com
£75
Dynamite Baits/Rob Hughes Hit ‘N’ Run Pop-Ups
Designed in conjunction with a man who knows pressured day-ticket carp inside out, these Rob Hughes beauties are designed to work instantly wherever you go. Coloured and flavoured to match certain conditions and lakebeds, each tub comes with a matching bottle of booster liquid.
£3.99
Avid Compact Carp Cradle
The perfect antidote to bulky unhooking mats, this clever design folds almost flat and comes with its own carry bag. Carp safety is certainly not scrimped on with plenty of padding in the base and sides, and there’s also an XL version for European monsters.
£59.99 and £69.99
Solar SP Weigh/Retainer Sling
Since launching themselves headlong into bankware and ‘green’ items in the last couple of years Solar have produced some gems, and this is more of the same. Clever reflective cord and ultra-strong materials set this well-priced sling apart from others on the market.
£34.99