Accessories

Let me begin by saying that I have only been using this on and off for two months and by no means am I claiming to be an expert in the technology this device utilises. However, that said, it is insanely cool and equally, if not more, practical than it may first appear. So what is it? It’s a small, compact and completely portable fish-finding device that also relays depths, substrate and temperature straight back to your hand-held device, which in my case was my Android smartphone. Firstly I was surprised at how easy it was to set up.

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• Wrap angle helps to reduce sidelight ingress• Polarising lenses available in brown or mirror options• Made from strong nylon construction• Supplied with hard case and cleaning cloth£44. 99For more details go to www. fortiseyewear. co.

With many of the sunglasses available falling short on upbeat, innovative design, Fortis has carved itself a new niche in the fishing sunglasses market. Inspired by designer specs models, it has produced a range that ticks the functional and stylish boxes for modern fishing lenses. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that it has compromised on functionality. The frames all wrap around the eyes preventing sidelight ingress, a common problem with some non-fishing sunglasses.

With two sizes available, these little rests will suit whatever rod you use. I’ve been testing the larger size because I have Duplon-handled rods and they fit really snugly. They also look an absolute treat, thanks to their compact size. VERDICTPerformance: 8/10Value: 8/10It’s just a bit of rubber at the end of the day, but I like them!RRP: £3.

To give it its full name, the Fox Steam & Store Chod/Withy Bin (a bit of a mouthful, I know) is one of those items that is always in my bag and which I’d be lost without. Although I don’t tie chod rigs that often (I’m happy to use ready-tied ones from ESP and Korda, neither of which have ever let me down) I do use the bin to store these, as well as hook sections for hinged stiff rigs. The inner section can also be used to hold the rigs over a steaming kettle when forming the curve. If there is a slight niggle, it’s that each section isn’t big enough to hold more than half a dozen rigs, so I’ve found that I’m often having to replenish my rig stocks if I get through a few.

The first one that caught my eye in the new range of Edges tools is the Multi-Tool. The cross shape gives four arms, each fitted with a handy device, namely a stripper for coated braids, knot-tightening hook, large loop-knot spike and a small D-rig spike, ideal for shaping the loop on D rigs. What I like, compared with something similar I’ve seen, is the Multi-Tool’s compact size, which allows it to fit easily in the compartments of my tackle box. The hi-viz orange colour on the Multi-Tool is replicated on the Braid Blades (you’ll find both easily if you drop them on the bank or in your bivvy), which are among the sharpest I’ve reviewed.