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Ngt Distance Sticks
Total Carp Staff  |  Jan 17, 2017  |  0 comments
A key part of fishing is fishing accurately. Whether it's making sure that a rig lands out on the same spot time after time or bait application using a spod or marker float lands in the right area. The NGT Distance sticks make this possible. By placing the two distance sticks 12ft apart with the cord that comes in the case, you can accurately clip your rods up to the distance required and hit the same spot time after time.
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Grappling Marker Leads
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 16, 2016  |  First Published: Dec 15, 2016  |  0 comments
Although described as marker leads, I think these are better suited to actually dragging spots to see what’s down there. The problem with using them to explore the bottom is that as soon as you hit any weed you have to retrieve it to clear it all off before being able to recast. That’s my take, but plenty of anglers on the Fox team have been using them in testing to good effect and they are certainly excellent for finding out exactly what your spot is made up of. £5.
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Ridgemonkey Advanced Boilie Crusher
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 16, 2016  |  First Published: Dec 15, 2016  |  0 comments
We first saw this at the Tackle & Guns Trade Show when it was shown for the first time. Essentially, it’s a unit that attaches to the top of RidgeMonkey’s Modular Bucket, and allows you to chop boilies in seconds. The rugged build and huge ‘teeth’ make light work of even frozen baits and all you have to do is put them in, close the lid and turn the handle. I don’t imagine I’d ever take one of these on the bank because it’s a bit big and I like to travel as light as possible, but plenty of you reading this will.
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Korda 4th Dimension Sunglasses
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 16, 2016  |  First Published: Dec 15, 2016  |  0 comments
Gone are the days when fishing glasses made you look like an extra from The Fly, as carp anglers in particular have become more fashion conscious in every aspect of their apparel. These polarised sunglasses come in four styles, each of which would not look out of place when worn casually, yet they boast excellent-quality lenses that offer that polarisation and UV protection. There are three versions, namely the Classics, Wraps and Aviators, and there are a variety of frame and lens combinations. Each looks the part and will appeal to anglers with differing individual tastes.
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Lighting!
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 16, 2016  |  First Published: Dec 15, 2016  |  0 comments
Fox HALO LT-136£27. 50This style is a little dated compared with some these days, but it remains an exceptional light when that’s all you want it to be. The output is impressive and, although some prefer a rechargeable light compared to one that works from batteries, if ever you are caught short and it runs out, at least you can usually get your hands on some batteries. There isn’t very likely to be a plug socket in your swim!The upright style lends itself to being sat on a bivvy table or suchlike, while there is an easy to use carbiner-style hanging loop.
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Impact Inline Leads
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 16, 2016  |  First Published: Dec 15, 2016  |  0 comments
My initial reaction to these was something along the WTF lines because the radical shape is like nothing I’ve seen before. Fox says that by removing the section at the back of the lead, the position of the swivel now means that the carp impacts the full weight of the lead on picking up the baited rig. It sounds plausible enough, but I’d like to try them out on the bank to really see how they work. £1.
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Gardner Hydrotuff
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
A unique copolymer mixture provides an unobtrusive, transparent appearance Offers superb knot strength with a grinner and palomar Controlled stretch allows a sensitive feel when finding that ‘donk’ Lo-viz green and deep brown Available in 10lb, 12lb, 15lb and 20lb £14. 99 WWW. GARDNERTACKLE. CO.
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Bank Bug Glo Bug Light
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
First things first, 15 quid for a bivvy light is exceptional value and this is definitely the cheapest on test, and by some margin. Does this mean a drop in features though? Well, in some areas,this is inevitable, but overall it still represents great value. Innovative in its fold-away design, when closed down it’s a very compact package and I was surprised it wasn’t a little lighter. It also has a torch mode when packed down, which is a nice addition.
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Tf Gear Night Spark Light
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
Although only white light is available, there are a few different modes in which it can be used. To be frank, I only ever use a light in the constant mode, changing the brightness as I see fit. I’ve never needed my bivvy light to flash, but it can be handy for anglers using boats as a guide as to where their swim is when rowing back during the night. Anyway, the light is a compact style, domed on the top and with an easy to use function button.
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Future Fishing ‘ice’ Washers
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
While the material that these replacement washers are made from are kept a closely guarded secret, what I can tell you is that they transform the drag of compatible big-pit reels immeasurably. Initially, they make the clutch exceptionally smooth and reliable, but they also ‘convert’ a standard drag to be much quicker. Essentially, you can, with the addition of the three washers (three are needed for each spool) take your clutch from locked up to free spool in half a turn or less of the drag knob. They’re easy to install and require no tools whatsoever.
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Fishhunter Directional 3d
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
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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Kryston Magma
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
Armour-coated super braid hooklength material Designed for fishing harsh environments All-purpose fast-sinking material Available in 45lb Gravel Brown and Silt colorations Supplied on a 15m spool £13. 99 WWW. KRYSTON. COM .
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Tackle Box Line Dispenser Bands
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
The Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: Simple and very effective way of keeping line tidy on a spool. Nothing can be more annoying sometimes than line spilling off the spool and then getting tangled with almost anything that it comes into contact with. These bands fit most commonly used spools and simply attach to the spool similarly to how you would attach an elastic band. The end of the line passes through a bead and then can by dispensed by pulling the end of the line or pushing the bead round with your fingers to wind it back onto the spool.
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Ridgemonkey Bivvy Lite Duo Ir
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
I’m a huge fan of this one, and use it for my fishing, as do most of the TC staff in fact. For me, the main feature is the remote control (don’t worry, there is still a manual switch if you lose your remote), which makes it even more versatile than just a bivvy light. This is especially relevant since the launch of the recent accessories that allow it to attach to banksticks, bivvy poles and suchlike to make an ideal outdoor light. This can be a godsend when taking night-time catch pics.
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Hobo Armour Hobo Glow
Total Carp Staff  |  Dec 14, 2016  |  0 comments
Compact, lightweight and with plenty of functions, the Hobo Glow first came to our attention when we saw Hobo’s video showing it being driven over by a pick-up truck. On closer inspection, and having been challenged to do so, we tried to break one and failed. Talk about robust – this is literally as tough as it gets! There are several light modes, including two strengths of white light, constant red light, flashing red and an intermittent red, and I like that the back of the unit is blanked out so it only emits the light in the direction that you want it to. It can also be used as an emergency powerbank.
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