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I am very precious about my fishing kit, especially the more expensive stuff, so I keep my alarms in one of these bags. Inside there are ample compartments and fixings to keep my alarms, bars and bobbin collection (I have a bit of a thing about bobbins) safe from harm. I use the standard version and keep a two-rod setup inside. Bigger buzz bars will probably see the need for the XL version.

A sharp intake of breath will no doubt be most people’s first reaction upon seeing the price of these glasses. However, there’s a simple rule in most walks of life – you get what you pay for. I’ve used a pair of these for a year or so and, more recently, have been testing newer versions with updated lenses and snazzy frame option. They are quite simply stunning.

A sweet and sticky bait additive with a creamy coconut flavour. Great for soaking baits in or adding to spod mixesRRP: £3. 25 for 250mlContact: 01473 241811 or www. bait-tech.

Winter bait is very important. With fishmeal-based boilies often containing high levels of fish oil, bird-food-based baits are much more digestible and during the winter months the carp will still eat plenty of a good-quality bait. The Berkley Gulp! range of boilie offers many flavours for all times of year but our particular favourite, the Coco and Banana, would make an excellent winter bait. Made from natural ingredients, the sweet coconut aroma mixed with the banana flavour is sure to catch plenty of carp.