Tested by Bill Rushmer
SAINSBURY’S PORK SAUSAGE MEAT
£2 for 500 gr
Sausage meat is more like a base mix in that you need to add additives and process (cook) it before use. Just mix the sausage meat with curry powder, the amount added is a matter of individual choice. Then roll into sausages and cook in an oven on a medium heat
Tested by Dave Coster
MITCHELL MAG-PRO 4000
£91.99
A lightweight front drag reel with a single wind up assembly handle and supplied with two deep aluminium spools. The latter can hold up to 200 metres of 0.25mm diameter mono; one spool is heavily perforated while the other isn’t. This design has 10 ball bearings making it an extremely smooth runner, plus it picks
Tested by Duncan Charman
CARP FISHING GROUP – 15 LB X LINE
£14.99 (250 m of 10 lb, 12 lb, 15 lb, 17 lb, or 20 lb)
The thinnest fluorocarbon tested, at 0.31 mm, and although described as a main line, it can double for flexible rig presentations and as a leader in its higher breaking strains. Excellent light refractive properties, good
NASH TACKLE have been talking about their new bite alarm project which is sure to excite carp anglers. It’s code-named Siren RS1.
Kevin Nash gave away the background on the secret project to this Angler’s Mail magazine, and said: ‘Next to the Titan (bivvy), this is the project that has excited me the most.’
The Nash Siren RS-1 is claimed to be
Tested by Duncan Charman
JRC EURO SLING RETAINER
£16.99
A dual system sling that doubles up as a carp sack as well as a weigh sling. Measuring in at 36 x 28 in. it’s easily capable of weighing carp up to 40 lb but lacks the stiffening rods that create support when weighing big fish. The handle also lacks any centralising scale rings.
Tested by Duncan Charman
30PLUS LANDING KRAFT
£39.99
Measuring 100 x 70 cm, this mat is big enough to place the biggest carp on, but the thickness of the foam could be better. Spacious and olive green, it can be rolled up and secured by Velcro straps for easy transportation. It also features a full-size securable anti-flip cover that also doubles up as
Tested by Steve Lockett
GREYS G-TEC
£4.99 per 100 m
A black line that is claimed to make netting fish easier, this product has a smooth feel to it and ties up well. The diameter is claimed to be 0.18 mm at 6 lb test, but measured up at a very consistent 0.19 mm. The stretch test showed this line to be the
Tested by Ian Welch
SHAKESPEARE SCALE
£16
Identical to the Ron Thompson Dyna Scales, but reading 50 lb and 22 kg in 8 oz and 200 gr divisions respectively, and as such suited only to giving a rough indication of weight, which it did adequately with the test weights. Tough, corrosion-resistant casing that will withstand crushing in a rucksack, but too large for
Tested by Ian Welch
GARDNER STANDARD
£29.99
The main compartment, at 55×28×25 cm, is spacious enough for a camera, tackle box and plenty of bait and is complimented by three large, padded, double-zipped outer pockets for accessories, slings and sacks, although overall storage space is basic. Durable waterproof material and double stitched pressure points give a robust performer but lack of shrouding on
Tested by Ian Welch
E.T. PRODUCTS 7 STRAND
£4.99 per 20 m
With a bronze finish, this 7-strand woven stainless wire is rated at 30 lb. Typical of uncoated stainless wire it is prone to kinking and will require regular checking and replacement to keep traces secure. The wire twists well with forceps or heat treatment and a twiddling stick but is equally
