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• Perfect for feeling lake beds for firm spots• Four sections combine for up to 16 feet of length• Twin prodding attachments – flat disc and spike• Depth markers on each sideRRP: £59. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. cygnettackle. co.

As well as producing baits that are effective and which undoubtedly catch carp, Marukyu also has a 100 per cent environmentally friendly policy, by which I mean all of its baits are fish-friendly and environmentally safe. A classic example is this sweetcorn, which you may mistake for plastic imitation hook baits but which is, in fact, made of 100 per cent natural ingredients. It’s packed full of attractors and resembles real corn superbly. It’s also really easy to use and comes complete with a small amount of liquid attractor in the sealed pouch.

The Advanta Endurance six-legged Memory-Foam bedchair is as luxurious as it sounds and boasts various features that you would expect from a higher priced bedchair. The lightweight yet resilient frame structure aids in providing a bed of just 12. 2kg but remains strong and well supported all round. Adjustable legs and swivelling mudfeet add versatility and make the Endurance a decent bet on all surfaces.

It was actually about four months ago that I was asked to take out the Groundhog SF and test it over time. As a devout brolly user, Marc Coulson thought me the best-placed member of the team to get out and put it through its paces. I was happy with my traditional brolly previously and wondered how much better this could be, but I have been hugely impressed by it so far. The SF stands for Space Frame, which allows increased headroom inside.