Accessories

Although described as marker leads, I think these are better suited to actually dragging spots to see what’s down there. The problem with using them to explore the bottom is that as soon as you hit any weed you have to retrieve it to clear it all off before being able to recast. That’s my take, but plenty of anglers on the Fox team have been using them in testing to good effect and they are certainly excellent for finding out exactly what your spot is made up of. £5.

Gone are the days when fishing glasses made you look like an extra from The Fly, as carp anglers in particular have become more fashion conscious in every aspect of their apparel. These polarised sunglasses come in four styles, each of which would not look out of place when worn casually, yet they boast excellent-quality lenses that offer that polarisation and UV protection. There are three versions, namely the Classics, Wraps and Aviators, and there are a variety of frame and lens combinations. Each looks the part and will appeal to anglers with differing individual tastes.

I love this combination of bobbin head and cord and it literally covers all scenarios with the exception, maybe, of when fishing in high winds. There are two lengths of cord available and I have used both, but favour the shorter one. With Cygnet’s Kippa Clips I can fish slack or tight lines at a variety of heights, so I find the shorter ones ample. If you’re really into ultra-slack-line fishing, which I’m not, then you might prefer the longer cords.

Armour-coated super braid hooklength material Designed for fishing harsh environments All-purpose fast-sinking material Available in 45lb Gravel Brown and Silt colorations Supplied on a 15m spool £13. 99 WWW. KRYSTON. COM .

Offers dual USB 5V charging outputsPerfect for charging two devices at once Contains a powerful lithium polymer battery Protective case to ensure it remains in tiptop condition £59. 50 WWW. POWERSOLVEMOBILE. CO.

A unique copolymer mixture provides an unobtrusive, transparent appearance Offers superb knot strength with a grinner and palomar Controlled stretch allows a sensitive feel when finding that ‘donk’ Lo-viz green and deep brown Available in 10lb, 12lb, 15lb and 20lb £14. 99 WWW. GARDNERTACKLE. CO.

I’m a huge fan of this one, and use it for my fishing, as do most of the TC staff in fact. For me, the main feature is the remote control (don’t worry, there is still a manual switch if you lose your remote), which makes it even more versatile than just a bivvy light. This is especially relevant since the launch of the recent accessories that allow it to attach to banksticks, bivvy poles and suchlike to make an ideal outdoor light. This can be a godsend when taking night-time catch pics.