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Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
I recall raking swims in my really early days when targeting tench and I have to admit that you don’t often see it happening nowadays. Well I for one am going to start again, probably from a boat for ease. This could be a devastating tactic in the edge under bushes or in the largest weed bed you can find. Unlike my shed-made contraption, these are handmade and specifically designed for the job in hand.
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
You might have seen this handy little product being bandied around over social media lately but for those of you who haven’t, what exactly is it? To be used in conjunction with the seperate 17-litre, olive, square container, the inner bucket complete with drainage holes has its own handle. So imagine you want to soak your particles, wash out your boilies, or perhaps you have arrived at the lake with your spod mix full of all the liquid goodness you added along the way. When it comes to spodding this can very easily become messy and water adds a huge weight to whatever baiting device you are casting, of course. Well now you can simply lift the inner bucket to begin the draining process and by turning the bucket it will safely sit on the edge of the large outer container, which will catch all that important liquid, leaving you a dryer and easy bait to handle – less mess, less fuss.
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
I have never been one to tinker with the mechanics of the kit I use, not beyond a little tightening up or lubrication here and there, but switching to these washers in the spools of my Shimano reels was an absolute revelation (it takes seconds to do, by the way). Having watched Tony from Future Fishing (it’s the sole distributors for these washers) demonstrate them on the shop’s video page I was intrigued as to just how much difference they would actually make. It’s not difficult to make things look good on a video, so only a try for myself would convince me. However, any suspicions were soon allayed as the simple switching of the washers in the top of the spool of my Ultegra 14000XTDs saw the drag absolutely transformed.
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
With so many of us taking phones, tablets and cameras on sessions a powerbank is almost an essential piece of kit, and the Waterhog power pack ticks all the boxes. With its huge capacity it can charge a smartphone 16 to 18 times and most tablets and laptops three to six. It also has a bright LED light along with a 15-amp 12V socket. £99 www.
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
The Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: These 2ft-long sections are designed to fit the middle of the rod to make casting and landing fish easier when using a long-hook-link-type zig rig. Additionally, they can be used to extend ‘reach’ from the bank when fishing close in to the left or right of the swim, extending the rod upwards when using a beachcaster-type rig or potentially increasing casting distance. At present they are available for most of the Free Spirit Hi-‘S’ and ‘S’ range carp rods, with versions in the pipeline for the ‘E’ Class and CTX models. £34.
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
Kiss all those half-empty pots of pop-ups that rattle around in your tackle bag goodbye because RidgeMonkey has the perfect solution. Designed as a tower system, the supplied zip carry case in either black or green houses all four 150ml hook-bait pots at once. Each contains a totally removable glug cage allowing you to drain off excess liquid before you select your hook bait and attach it to your rig. With a leakproof seal, this is a trusted design that will not let you down.
Total Carp Staff  |  Feb 03, 2017  |  0 comments
Fast-dissolve PVA mesh perfect for stick mixesDurable design allows for strong casts Leaves no residue Available in 7m x 25mm and 38mm in a waterproof tube Made in the UK £7. 50 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO WWW. GODMAN-ANGLING. COM Like what you see? Or buy a single issue .
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 31, 2017  |  0 comments
Waterproof rechargeable lamp and power bankFour brightness settings up to a maximum 440 lumensFive-volt, two-amp output for charging via a USB lead Perfect for those long dark nightsComplete with three-year warranty £34. 95 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO WWW. POWERSOLVEMOBILE. COM .
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 31, 2017  |  0 comments
Like a standard inflatable but better, the Airmat is one of the biggest selling points because it reduces any disturbance you make while in the boat and helps to protect your quarry once returning to the bank. Another ingenious design feature is the raised bow, which allows you to gain maximum efficiency with a trolling motor. As the name suggests, the boat is a generous 160 centimetres long, perfect for one man and his kit, especially with a loading capacity of 160kg. Supplied with sliding seat, folding lightweight aluminium oars, power pump for inflating and deflating as well as a transport bag and puncture repair set.
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 31, 2017  |  0 comments
Waterproof and wireless Bluetooth-enabled speakerComplete with a built-in FM radio Drop resistant and IPX6 waterproof rating Two-way control with AUX input and hands-free callingNice crisp sound with good volume control £34. 99 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO www. waterhogdirect. co.
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 31, 2017  |  First Published: Jan 30, 2017  |  0 comments
When a rod pod is too much but banksticks simply won’t do, what you need is the Specialist tripod. It houses three fully adjustable legs that extend from 30 to 58 centimetres but will also accommodate the outer section of any Cygnet Specialist storm poles for a much greater level of elevation. Weighing a very modest 400g this is a ridiculously lightweight product that’s been designed with stability and versatility firmly in mind. This is the perfect item for either fishing on hard surfaces, roving situations and offers you the ability to take awesome self-take shots with the addition of a camera adaptor.
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 27, 2017  |  0 comments
The duo adaptor features a bankstick thread and simple adaptor, allowing you to use the RidgeMonkey Bivvy Lite out on the bank to help illuminate your own self-take catch shots, or even if you fancy shedding some light on the social. Following the popularity of the GoPro buzz they also have an attachment for this too; you are guaranteed to get the perfect angle when returning fish or for whatever carpy video you are looking to record. The Bivvy Lite has had a great reception and if like me you have managed to lose the metal plate do not panic, you can now seamlessly attach these to the ribs of your bivvy or brolly by another simple little clamp it has on offer. (DM) £7.
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 23, 2017  |  0 comments
A fully dissolvable PVA cable tiePerfect for securing PVA bags or leads onto a helicopter setup in conjunction with a weak link Easy and quick to use even in the wet 10 per pack £1. 99 WWW. GODMAN-ANGLING. COM .
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 23, 2017  |  0 comments
A dedicated casting booster liquid Simply add a few drops to monofilament main line and reap the extra distance Can be applied to both new and existing main lines Helps eliminate wind knots and line clatter £7. 50 WWW. KRYSTON. COM Like what you see? Or buy a single issue .
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 23, 2017  |  0 comments
The Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: An excellent bit of kit for keeping the chill off on those cold winter nights. The 1,000W adjustable burner is housed in a protective cage for safety purposes and is best run on a 500-size low-pressure gas cartridge that screws in the bottom. It’s designed to be used in a well-ventilated space, therefore a bit of care and caution obviously has to be taken on where it is placed to warm up a bivvy to avoid accidents. I’ve used one of these when the temperature has been well below freezing outside, a little tip being to stand the gas cartridge in a metal container with hot water in it to warm the gas inside and make the burner burn more efficiently.

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