Accessories

Helps improve bite indication through the hours of darkness Simply clips on to the tip section of all carp rods Great visual element when night fishing Will hold isotopes and nightlights of 3 to 4. 5 millimetres £2. 50 WWW. ENTERPRISETACKLE.

As the modern trend has seen numerous companies launch black bankware over the last year or two, there is still no shortage of decent stainless-steel stuff out there. The Precision gear from Chub boasts a comprehensive range of banksticks and buzz bars, as well as a few accessories. It’s very well made and feels as solid and sturdy as you’d expect from stainless. It’s also relatively inexpensive too – albeit proper stainless does carry a bigger price tag than, say, aluminium stuff.

Packs down to virtually nothing Ideal for helping with fish care Comes complete with hand towel Collapsible water bucket £12. 99 WWW. RIDGEMONKEY. CO.

Comfortable, lightweight Available in a range of colours to suit a multitude of applications Multi-layer foam for comfort and protection Seamless hinge for durabilityTop Down fog-free ventilation £119. 95 WWW. WILEYX. COM .

This has been one of those products that we in the TC and ACF offices have been eager to get our hands on and, when one finally arrived, I was just glad that the box came addressed to me! The construction and quality is extremely sturdy and the twin magnets in each corner keep the closure secure. Inside there is ample room to contain plenty of chod rigs, both short and longer versions fitting into the relevant sections. The storage ‘bin’ is removable and the centre of it can be pushed through to create a handle for safe steaming of lines using the rounded profile. Inside this handle there’s even a compartment to store the supplied pins.

Amber-lens polarising sunglassesSupplied with neoprene lanyard and cleaning clothSupplied in a tough zipped caseClose-fitting wraparound frame to prevent peripheral glare£39. 99WWW. ESP-CARPGEAR. COM.

Super-heavy leadcore leader materialBroken-up colouring through entire lengthGravel and Weed/Silt versionsMore supple than most on the market£5. 99 (seven metres)WWW. KORDA. CO.