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Tested by DUNCAN CHARMAN
COTSWOLD AQUARIUS DLX
£15.99
Measuring 14.5 x 10.5 x 3.3 cm this simple but effective cool bag will appeal to many a pike angler and has a capacity to carry more than enough deadbaits plus an ice pack. The satchel style single compartment has a flap which is secured with two Velcro pads and incorporates a single quality zip
Tested by STEVE LOCKETT
TRABUCCO SUPERCAST XT9
£54.99
This reel comes with two very wide and nice shallow spools. It should be superb for long casts with either heavy float or leger tackle. Sadly, the drag washer was distorted and the handle would not tighten, thus devaluing a potential cracker.
No sign of handle drop-back with the anti-reverse on. The bail arm is a
Tested by STEVE LOCKETT
NASH BOX LOGIC TACKLE STATION
£82.99
This box makes a brilliant combined gear storage/working area with extendable legs allowing a working height of up to 34 cm. The 22 x
33 cm lid has measuring marks and a deep recess giving the best working area of all the boxes on test. Upper storage area has four larger 8 x 11
Angler’s Mail magazine is currently reporting on the 2011 Tackle & Guns show, which has seen tens of thousands of brilliant new products shown for the first time.
Our magazine includes special reports on some of the major companies we met at the show at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. It’s for tackle dealers and the trade only, so what is in our magazine
Tested by DUNCAN CHARMAN
NASH
£1.39 TO £2.15
A typical, shaped flat pear with the weight distributed to its rear, which reduces tangles when casting. The low, flat profile creates lots of stability and is ideal for stillwaters when fishing on sloping or uneven bottoms, and its shape increases hooking properties when using bolt rigs. Each lead is covered in a anti-glare coating,
ANGLER’S MAIL – your No.1 magazine for product news – has revealed how custom-built carp rods are on the way from a major manufacturer.
This summer saw the launch of the original trio of NR rods from Nash.
But very soon, as reported in the Mail’s authoritative coverage of trade shows, you can get your own NR blank built.
The move is part
Tested by STEVE LOCKETT
BENWICK SPORTS XT MARGIN MO
£2.30
Quite long and slim floats, more suited to deeper margins. These tasty floats seem great for meat and worm baits under overhanging branches. They come in three sizes: 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4 gr, which is a good range for most edge pegs. Their short 20 mm bristle is made of 2 mm hollow
Tested by STEVE LOCKETT
SENSAS
£11.99
Very similar to the Maver wallet, but holds slightly fewer hooks, having 76 pegs. Utilises the same four-fold design, each flap holding a line of pegs to take hook length loops, and six neoprene pads for the hooks. Marked to show exactly how long each trace is, the pads are at 20 cm, 25 cm, 30 cm,
Angler’s Mail has been scouring the country for bait companies…
Below are the 122 boilie firms we found. If you know of more, or have a favourite brand, add your comment below or email us to let us know.
And if you have further comments about the bait game, post them too below this long list, where we allow comments.
Or email the
Angler’s Mail magazine brings you a free glow-in-the-dark tackle box this week.
It’s taped to the cover of the issue in the shops from Tuesday, August 16.
This quality bit box offers secured storage for your rig bits and also emits a soft glow after exposure to light.
Be sure to get your copy this week, as demand will be high.
