Accessories

Stronger version of the popular Krank pattern Beaked-point hook with sweeping shank Ideal for a KD presentation or traditional knotless knot 10 per pack Available in sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 £3. 99 WWW. ESP-CARPGEAR. COM .

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Upgrade your trusty Tournaments brilliantly! I’ve had Daiwa Tournament reels for years and ‘suffered’ the traditional front-drag system where going from locked up to clutch took a seemingly endless number of turns.

With the trend for sharpening hooks, we often argue in the office as to whether, when you’re paying £3 to £5 a packet, you sould have to sharpen them. Well the arrival of the new Kodex Genomic Wide Gape hooks settled our debate; no they do not need sharpening – only after you have banked several fish, of course. With a Micro-Ground finish and chemically edged process that each hook has been subjected to, the ever so slightly leaning point is super-fine, incredibly sharp and wow does it take hold quickly – and that’s just in my hand. I mentioned it slightly leans as opposed to it being a fully fledged beaked point that can alter the hooking potential in certain rig presentations.

Ideal way of mounting soft baits Suits bread flake and crust alike Ideal for free lining on the surface Helps disguise the hook Available in small and regular £3. 99 WWW. NASHTACKLE. CO.

Bank Bug has recently released the Silent Assassin Demons. Chemically sharpened and seriously strong, they are finished in a matt black PTFE coating that is non-reflective for a discreet approach that particularly comes into its own in shallow clear water. There are now seven varieties in the range to help you find the perfect pattern for your preferred presentation. These include the Long S, Curved LS, Wide G, Curved S, Chod and of course the Straight P, all of which are priced at £4.

High-carbon stainless steel blades Sharp enough to cut limp braids Serrated edge for gripping monofilament lines Available with orange or green handles £4. 99 WWW. ESP-CARPGEAR. COM Don't forget - subscribers to the magazine get 5% OFF THIS PRODUCT at Angling Direct.