I KNOW I’m not alone in seeing the draw of more natural venues. Marukyu have released a range of natural groundbaits designed specifically for them. Already respected for the quality…
Product reviews
Review: Guru XL Pole Pot
IT MIGHT officially be autumn, but there are still hungry waters where you can afford to put some bait down with a pot, such as the Guru XL Pole Pot,…
Review: Drennan Acolyte Pro Whip 800
THE top-end Drennan Acolyte Pro Whip 800 looks particularly useful for the cold months ahead. It’s eight metres long with a telescopic top three, and five take-apart sections. It comes…
Review: Sonik Vader X 8000 Reel
BACK in the summer I reported on the exciting Sonik Vader X carp rod and reel launch, and how much value for money it offered. I promised to return to…
Weekly Winner: Korda Tackle Safe
I CAN see this tackle box, geared around storing your carp terminal tackle, proving to be pretty popular. Securing magnetically, the hard, clamshell-style case comes with a ruler for helping…
Review: Quick Speedcore BaitCast Reel
THE Quick Speedcore BaitCast reel comes with one of the fastest retrieves on the market – 9.3:1, which means it retrieves 99 cm of line per handle turn. Offering improved…
Review: Guru Hybrid Pellet Feeders
GURU have released a trio of tidy Hybrid Pellet Feeders. Always tweaking if they can see room for improvement, they are super strong and robust, and come with a new…
Review: Drennan 16 m Acolyte Pro Pole
THE Drennan 16 m Acolyte Pro Pole is a very special pole from Drennan, and one that will already be attracting a lot of interest, I’m sure, from serious match…
Review: Korda QC Booms
THESE Korda QC Booms are ready-to-go, stiff hook length sections and they come in 5.5 and 7.5 in. lengths. They’re constructed from 25 lb Boom with a QC swivel at…
Review: E-S-P Joggers and Shorts
RESPECTED carp brand E-S-P have improved their joggers to make them more user friendly. You’ll now find zipped handwarmer pockets – useful for keeping your wallet and phone safe. There…