Dan Murrell’s verdict -Extremelyuseful andversatile.
Bivvy lights are an item of tackle you either love or hate, but coming into winter fishing when there are more hours of darkness than there are of light they really do come into their own. I have been using the Bivvy-Lite Duo for a few months now and I think it’s great!
With four settings you can either have a gentle glow, which is ideal when you’re pottering around in your bivvy and you just fancy some lighting, or with a second push of the button you can have full bivvy illumination, which is a must when cooking or rig tying.
A further two settings can be found by double clicking the button, which will activate the red light.
Leak off visual attractors as soon as they hit the water
Last for ages continually leaking off scent and visual cloud
Coconut, Pineapple, Squid Ink and Krill versions
Perfect for use as ‘singles’ and over bait
£5. 99
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If ever a product belied its price tag it has to be this reel.
When I visited Shimano HQ and was treated to a first look at several new items, the firm’s Richard Griffiths moved on to the Speedcast and said: “You’re gonna like this, mate. ”
He wasn’t wrong and as he ran through its host of features I was impressed with what it had to offer. The build quality too was typically Shimano – rugged and built to last but with pleasing aesthetics (it really does look the part with its near complete black design).
Shorter and more lightweight Yardsticks
Black with swan neck design and pointed tip
Unique glow-in-the-dark tips
Includes 12ft cord with distance toggles
£14. 99
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Wicked range of new winter headwear
Two bobbles – Fleck Bobble and Norse Bobble
Peaked Beanie for the modern ‘carpy’ brigade
Chunky Knot Beanie for the all-round look
£9. 99 to £13. 99
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When we heard that Wychwood had produced a bivvy that unlike its previous products was not price sensitive, we were pretty excited. On unveiling it at its tradeshow we were not only surprised but also a little bit gobsmacked.
Completely different from what we had in mind, this new, innovative piece of kit really does bring a new level to fishing shelters, in terms of design, features and looks. The D-ploy was developed over an extensive period, picking the brains of some of the country’s most influential anglers, like Nigel Sharp and John McAllister, to name but a few.
Regarded as one of Sticky’s best-selling products, this highly attractive liquid is not only extremely versatile but has a proven track record, catching literally hundreds of carp across the country.
Utilizing real bloodworm, this natural liquid is a product that cannot be overdosed and helps to fool even the wariest of carp into thinking a natural harvest of bloodworm has occurred.
On applying this nutrient-richadditive, it generates an appealing and visual hazy cloud that sits over the substrate, allowing the carp to feed freely and with confidence. The liquid can be added to pellets, particles and even soaked into boilies, but it can really come into its own when used in spod mixes.
The HQ twin skin broke into the carp scene and made a big impact as the first-ever bivvy to feature a built-in twin skin as standard. Not only eliminating condensation, it also completely eradicates the need for a winter skin and, what’s more, once it has been installed it never has to be taken out again.
So how can this already well-regarded shelter be even better? Now boasting a new improved internal layout, there is even more usable internal space, if you can believe it. The unique separated pole design allows the shelter to easily accommodate a large bedchair, all your tackle and even enough room to house your stove and let you brew up and cook inside.