Tackle Fanatics, one of the UK’s fastest-growing fishing retailers, has announced the launch of Rewards4Fishing – the nation’s first-ever coalition rewards programme dedicated to fishermen. In addition to Tackle Fanatics, more than 4,000 online retailers and high-street brands have signed up to a fantastic new loyalty programme that offers its members the ability to collect valuable Rewards4Fishing points and save money on fishing purchases. Rewards4Fishing is completely free of charge to join – either when shopping with Tackle Fanatics or on www. rewards4fishing.
Just five hours into his first trip testing a new Solar Chilli Club bait, Colin Gray's first take on the new bait resulted in this 36lb-plus mirror. Having picked up his test batch from Solar HQ on Monday evening, Colin headed straight to Darenth Big Lake where he presented an 18mm bottom bait over 1kg of matching freebies at 90 yards. With the first take coming just a few hours later and resulting in this mid-thirty, the Solar team member packed up early Tuesday morning to head back to work with a large smile on his face. The Chilli Club bait is still in development, but the results so far are incredible, as you can see from Colin's success.
I was given the Advanta power stove to test some two months ago and I am pleased to report that it’s a very reliable and sturdy piece of kit. Supplied in a small, hard case there’s no risk of it getting damaged or caked in mud and dirt in transit, which obviously helps to prolong its life. It is very compact and easily accommodated but does fold out, providing stable and secure seating for kettles, pots and pans. The robust metal feet allow it to be pushed into soft ground, ensuring the stove can be positioned level, even on the most uneven of banks.
• Liquid antiseptic to aid healing wounds on fish
• Supplied with two liquids, one for the body and one for mouth wounds• Complete with cotton buds for easy applicationRRP: £14. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. korda. co.
• 7ft, two-piece stalking rod• Perfect for close-quarters stalking• Through-action blank helps to prevent hook-pulls when snag fishingRRP: £79. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. greysfishing. com.
TC reader Jamie Walters says: "When these first arrived I wasn’t entirely sure what they were, but a quick look at the rear of the packet and it became clear. "I received two sizes, presumably for different-sized hooks, but I found that the larger size was the only one that I really needed: a size 6 or 8 being my most preferred hook. The smaller version looked a little too small for any hooks that I use. "They fit easily enough, but you must remember to thread on a rig ring first, which I omitted to do on several occasions when first using them, which is really annoying.
• Unique bucket stand for use when spodding• Simple foldout design• Lightweight and easy to transport• Sturdy, three-leg constructionRRP: £19. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. jrc-fishing. co.
• Improved design fake hook baits• Can be counterbalanced or made extra-buoyant• All foam and shot included• Five baits in each packRRP: £2. 60FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. enterprisetackle. co.
• Slow-sinking hook baits• Ideal for negating the weight of the hook• Assorted fluoro colours• Flavour matched to Code Red boiliesRRP: £5. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. sonubaits. com.
Since Fox’s Warrior blazed a trail some seven or eight years ago, carp rods at the lower end of the budget spectrum continue to get better and better. This is one area where you can definitely get some real value for money, some bang for your buck, if you like. Shimano’s Alivio DX is a classic case in point, with the tackle giant’s ability to produce its own blanks and completely control the quality of what comes out as the end product. In this case, that end product is a great-looking rod that boasts all the casting and playing characteristics that 90 per cent of carp anglers need.