14 awesome pieces of kit to buy this August

1. JRC Stealth Net

Getting a mid-priced net with all the features of a top-end one doesn’t happen very often – i.e. never – but never just became now. For a penny under forty-seven-quid you get something very special. It features a two-piece handle which together measures 1.85m. The custom designed heavy-duty spreader block ensures the extremely durable and non-stretch tension cord creates a lovely ‘V’ shape and keeps the mesh nice and taut. And finally, this model is compatible with JRC’s Extreme Landing Net Light. “GIMME”: £46.99; jrc-fishing.com

2. Bait-Tech Spod Mix

First up it’s a blend of 10 different seeds – a mixture of peas and beans that keep the fish rooting for hours. Next up – and new for 2016 – is they’ve now added salted maples to attract them in double quick time. And finally: there’s no preservative, no chemicals, no nonsense. “GIMME”: £7.99; bait-tech.com

3. Mainline Toppers

A box marked ‘New Product’ from Mainline is always an exciting affair and this summer’s collection is no different. First up are the new Toppers: corn-shaped, they not only add a flash of colour and smell to your hookbait, but a degree of buoyancy too. Available in Essential Cell, Cell and Hybrid, and come as three 50ml screw together tubs, each containing white, yellow and pink options. “GIMME”: £13.99; mainline-baits.com

4. ProLogic Mimicry 3D Interceptor

Fans of the incredible Mimicry 3D main line will love this new offering. Interceptor is a very low stretch, low memory, quick at sinking camo main line but comes with one extremely nice extra: it’s super smooth – like smoothness you’ve never felt before – meaning it’s an incredible casting line. Available in 12, 15, 17, 20 and 25lb BS. “GIMME”: £9.99 for 300m; prologicfishing.com

5. Spotted Fin Salmon Oil

Getting a carp to feed in the mid-summer heat is almost as hard has mid-winter. For all intents and purposes they’re sunbathing. They’re not interested in food. Or are they? Thankfully those clever white-coated boffins at Spotted Fin have this offering which will see you have this summer in a headlock. “GIMME”: £3.75 for 250ml; spottedfin.com

6. RidgeMonkey Action Station

New from the company that sells out quicker than Foo Fighter concert tickets (their ‘Deep Fill’ Sandwich Toaster XL was tackle shop behemoths, Angling Direct’s fastest all-time selling item) is this: an essentials organizer which attaches to any bivvy rib, bankstick, trolly, chair leg or storm pole. The latching lid provides your kit with shelter from the elements, and the quick-release fitting allows the entire unit to be removed from the clamp and used as a normal tackle box if required. “GIMME”: £29.99; ridgemonkey.co.uk

7. Handy Towels

Whether you’re fishing a one-fish-a-year venue or 10-a-night, you’ll always need a towel. Fact. All three – Taska, Nutrabaits and Kryston – wick-away moisture quickly. “GIMME”: £5.95

8. TF Gear DL Black Edition Rods

Dave Lane’s heavy-handed, hardwearing approach and our obsession with anything black marry together perfectly with this new collection of rods. From the blank and handle to the butt cap and rings, everything’s black on this new range of rods which start with a 2.75lb TC model and top out at 3.5lb. And better still is the price: £99.99 – and it’s ‘Buy One Get One Free’ which in real terms means they’re under fifty-quid a rod! “GIMME”: totalfishinggear.co.uk

9. Mistral Cork Dust ‘Chodders’

For people who find tying on pop-ups just so laborious, these cork dust pop-ups offer all the buoyancy of conventional ‘corkball’ versions but they can be pierce and still be fished with complete confidence for up to 36hrs – including on Chods and Hinged Stiff Links. Available in Sweet Biscuit, Rosehip Orange and White Coconut. “GIMME”: £6.99; mistralbaits.co.uk

10. Crafty Catcher Big Hit 10mm Boilies

Regardless of the brand, the flavour, or the colour, there’s one thing all boiled foods have in common when it comes to getting anglers excited: size. Put a bag of 15 or 18mmillers on the shop counter and even the Saturday lad won’t bat an eyelid. Carefully place a bag of 10mmillers and we guarantee it’ll create more of a buzz than Trakker’s newsiest bivvy. They’re small, dainty, packed with goodness and more importantly, very few anglers will ever be using them. New for 2016 from Crafty are these handy 250g packs which along with 15mms, also come in 10mmillers in the following flavours: Tutti Frutti, Strawberry, Spicy Krill & Garlic amd Coconut Cream. “GIMME”: £2.99; copdockmill.co.uk

11. ESP Barrel Bobbins

ESP has always placed a premium on substance. And sure enough these new bobbins feature no gimmicks and are constructed around the core features required for an ace all-round, good looking bobbin. Each ‘Kit’ includes Barrel Bobbin with interchangeable ball clips, interchangeable grip clips, two lengths of chain, 3g add-on weight and stainless hockey
stick – and all of that for just £10.95; esp-carpgear.com

12. Nash Marker Float

Like an EastEnders omnibus, marker floats are not something that CARPology is often excited about, but this month sees the release of Nash’s new Spot On Marker Float and it’s good. This new version consists of three key areas: the first is the patented internal line connection system which eliminates the age-old problem of weed and debris clogging around the swivel. The second is the super strong, fluted and tapered design for long-range, pinpoint accuracy. And thirdly are the interchangeable fluoro orange and black vanes. Supplied with an oversized, low friction metal run ring with a speed clip attached to a boom section. Available in Small or Large. “GIMME”: £6.99 and £7.99; nashtackle.co.uk

13. Bank BUG Spod and Marker Holster

Forget about leaning your spod and marker rods up against the back of your bivvy or some trees. Constructed from 3mm super strong aluminium and finished in a matt black anodised finish, the Holster features two rubber rod protection slots which will hold said rods in an upright position until you need them. “GIMME”: £39.99; bankbug.co.uk

14. Urban Baits Cap

The cap: an essential item through the summer and this not only looks sharp but it’s both comfortable to wear and helps keep the sun out of your eyes. “GIMME”: £9.95; urbanbait.co.uk