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Tested by DUNCAN CHARMAN
KORDA WIDE GAPE X
£3.99
A stepped up version of the original Wide Gape this heavy-duty wire gauge hook has an advanced PTFE coating creating a smooth and durable finish and incorporates a micro barb and in-turned eye of 15 degrees. I did find that the claimed ‘ultra sharp curved point’ on every hook questionable, as the odd hook
The June 21 cover-dated issue of Angler’s Mail magazine came with a FREE MULTI PUNCH!
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This great gizmo is explained in a special video by National match champion and ace all-round angler Steve Collett.
In the
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Prodigy Bait Anchors
Prodigy Bait Anchors are made from clear, semi rigid plastic. They
Tested by DAVE COSTER
BROWNING
£3.50
Beautifully made wagglers featuring long fine inserts and built-in base weights with swivel attachments. Each float comes in its own protective tube, but even then £3.50 is a hefty price tag! The light yellow finish resembles sarkandas reed but closer inspection reveals peacock bodies and finer peacock inserts. The latter are very sensitive, possibly a bit too
Tested by DAVE COSTER
DINSMORES DUAL
65p
Interesting block-end design with a light sideweight and heavier baseweight. The latter is set in the base cap and can be removed, if required. These feeders are a bright green colour, which puts me off a bit, while the smallest size still carries a fair loading of bait. It casts a long way with both weights
Tested by DUNCAN CHARMAN
FOX WARRIOR
£45.99
The heaviest chair weighing 5.1 kg which is due to its strong, durable frame. All legs are independently adjustable to 22 in. using the Fox Spring Lok Leg Mechanism and each has swivel feet. The 50 cm wide frame is ideal for the larger angler and the elasticated padded material creates a comfortable feel. The weight
Tested by DAVE COSTER
FOX MATCH SERIES 7
£1.29
Dark bronze, short shank, round bend hook with a pronounced beaked-in point and available in size 12s to 20s. This high carbon steel pattern is very unobtrusive while being extremely strong thanks to its medium wire gauge. Not really suited for ultra fine hook lengths but a good design to use when bigger silver
Tested by DUNCAN CHARMAN
PIKEPRO
£5.99 for 20 m
This 7 strand 45 lb breaking strain wire comes on a 20 m spool and is extremely springy and difficult to use. I found twisting it difficult, crimping is the better option. A very heavy-duty wire and one that I wouldn’t really feel comfortable using on the waters I fish but then this is
Tested by Dave Coster
MAVER 6 WAY COMPETITION
£5.99
Six division selection providing AAAs, BBs, 1s, 4s, 6s and 8s. Dull grey colour appealed with these deep cut shot, which were all non-toxic except for the 8s. The glaring omission was no SSGs and there with only 10 AAAs in the container, so big locking shot need to be eked out carefully. The
Tested by DUNCAN CHARMAN
30 PLUS DEADBAIT
£1.75
At 50 cm this trace is made from quality wire and has a unique patented floating crimp that allows you to set the distance between the trebles depending on size of bait. The very sharp trebles aren’t the strongest on test but are machined crimped for precise fixing throughout, as is the swivel, and all
