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Quality, prepared particles cooked in their handy resealable 2. 5-litre pouches to retain freshness. Bait-TechParticle PouchesRRP: From £7. 99Contact: 01473 241811 Website: www.

I’ve long been a fan of the ball-pellet-type Soluballs and these disc-like versions are very interesting. Available in all of the Nash recipes, they’re designed to use threaded down the hook link instead of a PVA stick. I use them slightly differently, and thread just one onto the hair before threading my hook bait on. This breaks down and boosts the attraction around my bait and I’ve used the Amber Strawberry ones this winter to great success.

Although I tend to tie my rigs on the bank, to suit the situation that I’m faced with, I do store several dozen short, braided, PVA-bag rigs in a couple of these Rig Safes. Offering infinitely more protection than a traditional rig wallet, the Rig Safe has become extremely popular – and for good reason. There is room inside for plenty of rigs and the three compartments are handy for keeping little terminal bits in. I know loads of people who use one, and a few who should.

This unhooking mat offers three distinct features, namely its fabulous all-round protection of the fish while unhooking; ease of use when taking fish back to the lake and slipping them back without fuss and, finally, thanks to its foldaway design it’s also very easy to transport and store. The last point is particularly poignant because many of these cradle-style mats prove very bulky on the barrow. Pete McKennaRRP: £57. 99Website: www.