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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…
tested by DAVE COSTER
FOX MATCH SERIES 2 CARP
£1.25
These short shank hooks have a big gape, long points and just the hint of a crystal bend shape. They have a black nickel finish and their high carbon wire is very strong without being over-thick. This pattern has a cult following due to its robustness and ability to land very big fish.…
Tested by DAVE COSTER
MIDDY HI-VIZ POWER PELLET
£1.20
Small body-down floats with 4×8, 4×10, 2×12 and 4×14 capacities, fitted with plastic bristles and flexible fibreglass stems. They feature extra strong moulded plastic side eyes that look a bit bulky on such small floats. These pellet floats suit shallow situations and can be rigged up with strung shot or small bulks. Their antenna…
Tested by Duncan Charman
FOX HALO HT 85
£26.99
Easy to operate on/off button with four white light settings, including flash. Intense, multi-directional 7-way beam created from the K2 Luxeon lifetime Led which outputs 85 lumens max, supplying 16 hours continuous use on maximum, rising to 70 hours on economy. Duracell batteries included and water resistant. Fully adjustable three-way head strap tends to…
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…
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…
