Lee Jackson’s verdict - I’m amazed at the build quality and extensive range. 4/5
Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: In a market that is already crowded and occupied by big names when it comes to stainless steel metalware, it is always a big risk for a new company to come to the table with a new range of banksticks, buzz bars, pods and accessories, but that is exactly what Summit Tackle has done.
We were all very surprised and impressed at just how good a quality this range of metalware actually is. It covers everything from rod pods that are aesthetically very pleasing to the eye and that can be set up in seconds, to adjustable banksticks from nine to 18 inches that come with no-loss thumb lock screws and with a flat-profile inner section to minimise twisting, and two and three-rod adjustable buzz bars in various widths.
The last metre is the most important one when carp fishing. If anything there lets you down it can be devastating.
We spend so much money on rods, reels, bivvies and barrows but that doesn’t catch you fish. The hook and the end-game setup are the crucial elements to your success and Prologic has released a wide range of terminal products that will help you put more carp on the bank.
Large pocket holds over 2kg of bait
Boasts an elasticised catapult attachment
Removable inner to separate baits and ease of cleaning
Ideal for baiting as well as stalking and roving
£10. 99
WWW. GARDNERTACKLE. CO.
Extremely sharp ceramic scissors
Sharp and serrated blades
Ideal for monofilament and fine braids
Rust and contamination resistant
£11. 99
WWW. TASKACARP. COM .
Four-section designFolds out for under-bedchair storageMultiple pockets to house all your gearLarge tackle box included!
£69. 99
WWW. SONIKSPORTS. COM
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Comfortable and lightweight Brown lens ideally suited for ambient light levelsLenses are finished with an anti-scratch coatingComplete with hard case and cloth
£29. 99
WWW. GARDNERTACKLE. CO.
High-carbon stainless steel blades
Sharp enough to cut limp braids
Serrated edge for gripping monofilament lines
Available with orange or green handles
£4. 99
WWW. ESP-CARPGEAR. COM
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Tapered weighted buffer beads
Perfect for naked chod setups
Eight per packet
Supplied on a wire loop for ease of use
£3. 49
WWW. FOXINT. COM
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Bank Bug has recently released the Silent Assassin Demons. Chemically sharpened and seriously strong, they are finished in a matt black PTFE coating that is non-reflective for a discreet approach that particularly comes into its own in shallow clear water.
There are now seven varieties in the range to help you find the perfect pattern for your preferred presentation. These include the Long S, Curved LS, Wide G, Curved S, Chod and of course the Straight P, all of which are priced at £4.
Supple coated braid hook link
Durable mottled outer coating
Finished in an unobtrusive camou brown
Supplied on 20m spools
Available in 20lb breaking strain
£12. 49
WWW. DECEPTIONANGLING. CO.
Ideal way of mounting soft baits
Suits bread flake and crust alike
Ideal for free lining on the surface
Helps disguise the hook Available in small and regular
£3. 99
WWW. NASHTACKLE. CO.
With the trend for sharpening hooks, we often argue in the office as to whether, when you’re paying £3 to £5 a packet, you sould have to sharpen them.
Well the arrival of the new Kodex Genomic Wide Gape hooks settled our debate; no they do not need sharpening – only after you have banked several fish, of course. With a Micro-Ground finish and chemically edged process that each hook has been subjected to, the ever so slightly leaning point is super-fine, incredibly sharp and wow does it take hold quickly – and that’s just in my hand.
I mentioned it slightly leans as opposed to it being a fully fledged beaked point that can alter the hooking potential in certain rig presentations.
Versatile five-in-one hook baiting kitFeatures four needle options Complete with refillable hair stopsBright and comfortable handle for ease of useThe only baiting tool you will ever need
£14. 99
WWW. SOLARTACKLE. CO.
Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . Upgrade your trusty Tournaments brilliantly!
I’ve had Daiwa Tournament reels for years and ‘suffered’ the traditional front-drag system where going from locked up to clutch took a seemingly endless number of turns.