15 items of tackle to put on the credit card this month

1 RidgeMonkey Bait Spoon

Ever seen Fairbrass knock up a spod mix on the bank or whilst watching him on Discovery? If that’s a yes, you’ll no doubt have noticed that scoop he uses to mix his spod concoction together. RidgeMonkey’s hardwearing spoon can be used to do the same, along with loading up Spombs, baiting up in the edge or from a boat. “GIMME”: £3.99; ridgemonkey.co.uk

2 Mistral Squid & Black Pepper

Mistral’s latest food offering is the epitome of summer baits: dark, smelly and contains all those years of carp food knowledge Allan Parbery and his pals have collected over the years to create one helluva bait. It’s also dirt cheap too – just £7.99 a kilo or £35.99 for 5kgs – and it comes in two sizes, 15 and 20mm, along with matching pop-ups and glug. mistralbaits.co.uk

3 ATT Crystal Alarms

LED’s? Sooo 2000. Illuminating roller? You need 2010, mate. To be really 2016, you need ATT’s new Crystal Illuminated Wheel Alarms. Thanks to a combination of a repositioned LED and a new clear body, it now means when that roller moves, the whole alarm glows beautifully in your chosen colour. Of course it’s ATT-bulletproof-approved: 100% waterproof with no on/off switch to get damaged. “GIMME”: Heads, £89.99; Receiver, £139.99; gardnertackle.co.uk

4 Taska Shure Cut Scissors

In a sea of scissors, it’s hard to know which are a cut above the rest. Taska’s new blades not only give you fine, precise and neat cuts, but they’ll do it for the long-term thanks to the unique molecular properties of the ceramic material used. “GIMME”: £11.99; taskacarp.com

5 Penn 7500 Spinfisher reel

There’s hundreds of big pit reels to choose from. Few offer you as many features as Penn’s brand-new 7500 Spinfisher, and none at the price point this is pitched at: a penny below £120.00. Leveline slow oscillation, shielded stainless steel bearings, water tight design and a stunning wooden handle knob are just for starters. “GIMME”: £119.99; pennfishing.com

6 Crafty Catcher Big Hit Mixes

Unlike Walker and co’s bread-filled groundbait bowls, our generation’s bait buckets are defined by fancy liquids, high Betaine pellets and mixes like these. Along with a mix of pellets, the Pellet Mix contains whole shrimp and krill powder, and it’s all glugged in a feed-inducing fish oil. The Method Mix can be mixed to give a fast or slow breakdown, releasing a stream of attraction, whilst the Cloudy Spod Mix creates a milky cloud that hovers in the upper layers. “GIMME”: £11.99 to £12.99; copdockmill.co.uk

7 ESP Camo Trousers & Jacket

This new version of the Waterproof Digital Camo Jacket and Salopettes aren’t just lighter, more waterproof and breathable, they’re also made from ESP’s brand-new DPM camo pattern, which put lightly, is trouser-bulgingly gorgeous. Tried, tested and trusted by Terry Hearn. “GIMME”: £TBC; esp-carpgear.com

8 Crafty Catcher Tiger Nut Extract

Lurking inside this 500ml bottle is a naturally thick and gloopy, super sweet liquid that is intended as a dip or soak for your boiled food and/or pellets or add it to any Stick or Method mix. You can’t overdo them, the carp can’t resist them and it’s also brilliant for creating a hovering cloud of attraction when fishing Zigs. “GIMME”: £7.99; copdockmill.co.uk

9 Nash Street Grey Clothing

Wearing a T-Shirt for the first time in summer should be an experience for you to really savour. Let us take the hassle out of picking which ones look best by recommend this new garm from Nash: slate grey, minimal Nash carp logo on the front and fabric style tab on the bottom right-hand side. S to XXXL. “GIMME”: £19.99

10 Bait-Tech Bloodworm Liquids

Bait-Tech has a reputation for innovation when it comes to liquid attractants, and its research has lead to the development of this rich, thick liquid which is made from real bloodworm. High in attraction, high in food content, this new-for-2016 liquid can be used in a multitude of ways, from adding to groundbaits and spod mixes or for glugging pellets, boilies and Mixers. “GIMME”: £8.99 for 1tr; bait-tech.com

11 Urban Baits Nutcracker

Whilst Urban Baits can’t sell you Jim Shelley’s work-rate and passion, they can offer you the same Meshed Corkball Pop-Ups and Glug which he uses to rip waters apart with. These totally unique Meshed Corkballs not only give you the ultra in buoyancy but thanks to that mesh it means you can leave them in situ for extended periods of time, save in the knowledge that can’t be pecked away by nuisance fish or birds.

12 Spotted Fin Porcelain Mug

A good host should always have a few spare mugs, and at just £5.00 a vessel there’s no excuse not to water the biggest of big Frimley socials. spottedfin.com

13 Mainline Essential Cell

The bait monsters of the world release their next blockbuster this month – and predictably it’s another winner. Made from the same record-breaking protein source as the Cell, but the Essential Cell comes with the most delicious fruitlike aroma. And whilst you can buy it ready-rolled, for all of those who prefer to roll their own, Mainline are selling the Dedicated Base Mix and Activator Liquid. “GIMME”: Base Mix, £10.00 for a kilo; Activator, £12.25; mainline-baits.com

14 CC Moore Intense Cooked Particles

The Devon-based company’s ready-to-use particles first hit the market place in 2008 – meaning they’re practically pensioners now and it’s time for an update. The new collection, which includes mixes such as Hemp & Salmon, Hemp & Tuna, Hemp & Krill, also has a Gaz Fareham-inspired Hemp & Belachan offering. This crunchy, salty, shellfish-infused hempseed is carefully prepared and cooked to utter perfection. It’s also PVA-friendly, contains human-grade Belachan and comes supplied in a reusable ‘CCM Camou’ bucket. “GIMME”: £13.99 for 2.5kg; ccmoore.com

15 TF Gear DL Black Edition Landing Net

Dave Lane knows the route to our hearts: take an already tried and tested product and then drench it in matt black paint. Along with lightweight yet strong arms and a 42” super soft, fish-friendly mesh, it also comes complete with a tough, durable and reinforced 6ft pole. “GIMME”: £49.99; totalfishinggear.co.uk