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If you need some extra space on the barrow, or have grown tired of lugging around a large, heavy bedchair, then this could be the solution you are looking for. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the Stealth X-Lite weighs a staggeringly minimal 6. 7kg. Constructed from Aerospace-grade aluminium, this lightweight bedchair doesn’t compromise on strength and has been rated to accommodate an angler weighing in excess of 130kg.

Located on the edge of South Cerney in the Cotswold Water Park, Wildmoor Waters has had an exceptional year in 2014. Since re-shaping and re-profiling work at the venue was completed last winter, fish catches have rocketed and many anglers have achieved personal bests and have caught more fish in their sessions there than ever before. With over 500 fish to target, including 250 fish over 20lb and at least 15 fish over 30lb, Wildmoor is definitely a venue to have on your angling wishlist. Over the years, the place has gained a reputation for being a fantastic winter fishing venue.

Tackle giant creates a stir with new ultra-top-end offering. . . We've been to Daiwa's trade show today and were amazed at several new items, but the headline act has to be the new BasiaZ45QDA, which will be available for a mere £999! It's similar to the Basiar but with Daiwa's unique MagSeal technology which utilises magnetic oil in completely sealed bearings.

The 15th annual Tackle & Guns Trade Show saw a number of top carp companies launch their 2015 product ranges, much of which was met with critical acclaimFox, Shimano, Gardner, Taska, Avid, ACE, Sonik, Rod Hutchinson, Dynamite Baits, Crafty Catcher, and Reuben Heaton were just some of the headline companies showing their wares, with dozens of other companies showing products of interest to the carp market. There were plenty of highlights including some fabulous new rods, breathtaking reels and some extremely interesting developments in the world of bivvies, all on display for the first time at the Stoneleigh Showground event, hosted by Total Carp parent company DHP. Some famous faces were seen strolling around the show and we caught up with many of them and got their opinions on some of the new gear, all of whom were enthused at the prospect of what lies in store for early 2015 and beyond. The Total Carp team were busy on both days, checking out loads of new gear and getting some UK exclusive reviews on much of it, all of which will appear in the December issue of the magazine – on sale November 28th.