The brand-new Aqua website is now live, featuring extensive product information and new images of the huge Aqua range. You will be able to get the latest information on every product then be directed to where to buy the products straight from the shop. The site will also contain information on how to look after your gear and get the best from your new purchase. Keep an eye out in 2014 for new developments from Aqua including a brilliant portfolio of videos showing off products in the Aqua range.
Solar team member Dale Turner’s landed one of his two target fish, a mid 30lb common known as Split Tale, as part of a 4-fish haul from his Essex syndicate water. Using a small piece of black foam presented with a size 8 Solar Wide Gape hook, Dale enjoyed some of the best fishing he’s had for years, as the East Sussex-based angler explains:
“I got to the lake at around 5. 30pm straight from work at the Solar Tackle factory. I’d fished an overnighter on the water the week previous and lost a good fish at the net, so I knew the area that I wanted to be in.
• Safety helicopter arrangement that will discharge the lead• Three ready-tied rigs per pack on leadcore leaders • Available in 30, 40 and 50 inches RRP: £5. 99 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. atomictackle. co.
Skee-Tex has been manufacturing clothing and footwear for outdoor pursuits for years. The field boots are a classic combination of thermal winter footwear with the design of a sturdy reliable field-walking boot. With a rubberised waterproof foot section ensuring your feet remain dry, these boots are also fitted with a comfortable, laced, suede calf section that, although isn’t waterproof, will keep your feet toasty right down to freezing point. Within the boots there are removable liners made from English wool that provides unrivalled warmth and ingenious wicking fibres to stop your feet perspiring.
• Larger 36in design • Two sticks supplied in a bag with a 12ft length of cord• Ideal for softer ground RRP: £18. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. cygnettackle. co.
I have been using the XTs for six months now and they have been nothing short of fantastic. The faultless line lay and the large, coned spool really aid casting, especially during big chucks. With just one turn of the front drag, the XTs can be easily turned from free spool to locked up, so it’s easy to use and it feels strong and durable when cranking in fish from long distances or through heavy weed. Small features like the discreet spring-loaded line clip are kind to the line and easy to use.
I’ve reviewed the Supa Brolly on a couple of occasions and, once I’d got to grips with threading the front pole (when I bought mine, it was from a batch where this pole was too long), I was smitten. On the subject of the pole, while it’s easy enough to attach, and is essential to maintain the round profile, it does mean slightly more effort compared with other brollies. This is ostensibly a brolly but, in truth, it has the internal dimensions and space of a more substantial shelter. Following requests from its many loyal customers, Fox has now introduced this smaller, compact version, which is more in keeping with a brolly in terms of size and footprint.
• 125 lumens main-beam power • Green, red and white LED functions • Fully adjustable tilt mechanism • Water resistant RRP: £29. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. chubfishing. com.
Make tomorrow Saturday 29th March a day to remember and visit Climax Tackle’s Nutrabaits Open Day in Dronfield, near Sheffield
Meet Bill Cottam, Richard Skidmore, Chuck Backhouse, Mark Hogg, and Nick Burrage. The Nutrabaits Team will be in store to discuss all things bait related and pass on tips to improve your chances of a bite this coming spring and summer!
Everyone who purchases a Nutrabaits product on the day will also be entered into a raffle with £200 worth of Nutrabaits goodies up for grabs!
As with all our Open Days admission is completely FREE. So come along and meet Big Bill, Skiddy, Chuck, Hoggy and Nick. They look forward to seeing you there!
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As an avid user of Proper Job’s excellent hook baits, which are always brilliantly rolled and boast superb flavour ranges, I was excited when these two new versions landed at TC towers. The first tub we opened were the Scopex & Strawberry, a combination that seems less popular than it once was but which is a devastating bait, especially in cold conditions. They smell terrific, which isn’t always a barometer that they’ll work, but I know that Kevin Heal at PJPU uses only the best flavour/attractor combinations so I have no doubt that these will be effective. Second up is the wonderful Chocolate Orange, which is an absolute winner.