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Mainline needs no introduction as one of the biggest players in the game and the Balanced Wafters are another product that I believe will stand the test of time, and find a home in many anglers’ bait bucket. Even if you don’t use the boilie ranges, there’s certainly a benefit from having a tub or two because you simply can’t question the quality and proven flavour profiles. The undisputed Cell, Hybrid and now the newer combination of the Essential Cell are now available in 12mm, 15mm and 18mm, allowing you to fish them as singles, as part of a snowman, or a cheeky 12mm nestled in a solid PVA bag. Other flavours are also in the range, such as Salty Squid, Peaches & Cream, Essential IB, Aromatic Fish, Banoffee, Spicy Crab, High Leakage Pineapple and Diamond Whites.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Excellent sinking braid and not silly money.

Ideal pattern for stiff hinged presentation and other pop-up rigs Extremely strong and sharp Heavy forging and PTFE Teflon coating Sizes include 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Barbed variety only £3. 99 WWW. ESP-CARPGEAR. CO.

As a Tempest brolly user I have only ever had one slight gripe and that was the open front allowing all manner of flying critters to swarm inside for cover. I’m sure I am not alone in this and in response, Trakker has produced these Insect Panels which clip effortlessly on to the Tempest frame and have proven an absolute godsend. I attach mine as soon as I set the Tempest up, not giving the mozzies and their mates any time to descend. I will add here that it’s also important to use a groundsheet if you are going to really eradicate them because many flies and suchlike will come up out of the grass in the evening.