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 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 Duncan Charman
30PLUS KARPULT
£6.50
Moulded camo ’pult with no handle grip. Super strength latex is brutal and finger grip is released early due to this. Swivel mechanism reduces latex twist and is connected to pouch and frame by standard, push-on spigot-style attachments. The pouch is extremely fragile and lacks any fold-over around eyelets. Accurate with singles but multiples need holding
Tested by Duncan Charman
JRC PVA MESH
£15.99. 5 m refill £5.99
Another dual system containing 5 m of no-ladder 37.5 mm standard mesh and 23.5 mm micromesh PVA that allows a multitude of uses from pellets to stick mixes. The inner tubes containing the PVA have the odd sharp spot that needs to be removed to avoid bag splitting. The precise twin
Tested by Duncan Charman
MAVER ABYSS
£45
A basic carp rod, designed with the beginner with a tight budget, rung for distance with ‘put-over’ matt grey blank. This rod needs a re-think: very basic build; not sure about the bronze whippings; not much thought has gone into the looks of the rod and it doesn’t compete with the other rods in the group.
