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Total Carp Staff | Jul 21, 2014 | 0 comments

The compact big-pit reel has become a popular concept of late. All the casting ability and line capacity meets a more lightweight construction making them lighter. The Crosscast from Daiwa is the latest introduction to this concept. Featuring many of the fantastic parts found on reels with a much higher price tag, the main feature is the free-spool facility, which allows you to switch between fighting drag and free spool in just a flick.

Bait

Esp Thai Curry Pop Ups

Total Carp Staff | Jul 21, 2014 | 0 comments

• Extremely buoyant bright-green hook baits • Subtle, sweet and spicy aroma • Approximately 50 baits per tub • Available in 12mm and 15mmFor more details go to: www. esp-carpgear. comPrice: £4. 45 to £4.

Rods

Jrc Contact Rods

Total Carp Staff | Jul 21, 2014 | 0 comments

• A near DPS reel seat meets 30T carbon-composite construction for a great performing budget fishing rod• Available in test curves from 2. 5lb to 3lb • Ideal for an angler on a budget or a beginner For more details go to: www. jrc-fishing. co.

Bite Alarms & Indicators

Fox Mxr+ Presentation Set

Total Carp Staff | Jul 21, 2014 | 0 comments

First impressions were that they look great in their waterproof casing, which has been subject to some extremely harsh rainfall and even a brief dip in the margin, yet the alarms continues to work with no problem whatsoever. The heads are simple in design, with two dials, one for volume and the other for tone, allowing the head to be set to silent and only the receiver will alert you to any activity, which is great for when you want to be discreet, as discreet as you can be with the bright blue LED. The power switch operates as the sensitivity function, giving the choice of two settings, which has been more than ample for the scenarios that I have been fishing in. For ease, and being a little bit lazy, I like to keep my alarms attached to my banksticks.

Accessories

Cygnet Snugs Three Rod Goalpost Buzz Bars

Total Carp Staff | Jul 21, 2014 | 0 comments

• Part of the awesome Snugs range of buzz bars• Perfect for fishing secure goalpost style• Available in 8 1/2, 9 1/2 and 11 1/2in widths• Lightweight and finished in matt blackFor more details go to: www. cygnettackle. co. uk Price: £9.

Accessories

Advanta Folding Wind Shield

Total Carp Staff | Jul 21, 2014 | 0 comments

Compact folding shield to eliminate wind • Lightweight aluminium construction • Securing pins to fasten it in placeFor more details go to: www. anglingdirect. co. ukPrice: £9.

2014 World Carp Classic – Your Country Needs You!

Total Carp Staff | Jul 15, 2014 | 0 comments

Time is running out if you want to fish the 2014 World Carp Classic final – there are only a few places left! Held every year since 1998, this year the big event moves to Lake Bolsena, in Italy, from September 29th to October 5th. If you’d like to take part and represent the UK while competing against the best carp anglers in the world, you need to fish in the UK qualifying match, at the new Wraysbury 1, on July 24th to 27th. With a stock of around 50 originals and 350 hand-picked new fish, and recent captures to just under 50lb, this iconic fishery is definitely back on the map! There will be 20 double swims available to 40 anglers, covering the 45-acre lake. The cost of entry to the UK qualifier is £250 per pair with a maximum of four rods.

Get The Kids Hooked!

Total Carp Staff | Jul 15, 2014 | 0 comments

On Saturday, August 9th, 2014 Leamington Angling Association will be hosting a junior masterclass event at Jubilee Pools in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry. It will be an easy-going, instructional event aimed at juniors up to 18 to encourage and help all skill levels – whether you’re looking to learn, polish or hone your skills, ranging from basic whip fishing to advanced rig mechanics and ‘big-fish rigs’, the aim is to cover all aspects, including fish and bank safety. There will be experts on hand, from various tackle companies such as Gardner, Mainline Korda and Dynamite Baits to name a few, all to help create a real-time classroom to teach different disciplines around the venue. Hopefully, there will even be the chance to land a few fish, providing the fish gods are smiling.

Bsafe Technology Launched

Total Carp Staff | Jul 15, 2014 | 0 comments

The introduction of a new technology that will dramatically cut the transfer of fish disease is the result of leading lights from British industry pulling together. BSafe – short for 'bacteria safe' – began life in the mind of avid angler Derek Willan, who believes that all anglers should be doing their bit to safeguard fish health in the UK. Derek explained: "Virus outbreaks were getting all the press, but research revealed that the bigger killers were a relatively small group of bacteria which the Environment Agency confirmed were present in the majority of fish mortalities they attended in 2013.   “It has been proven under laboratory conditions that disease can be transferred on nets to fish, and I feel, as anglers, we have a duty of care to look into any avenue that can help ensure healthier fish stocks.

Orpington Tackle And Bait

Total Carp Staff | Jul 11, 2014 | 0 comments

Particles have long been renowned as great carp catchers, but in recent years they have fallen by the wayside and often get overlooked. Peter Bolt at Orpington Tackle recognised the need for high-quality particles ready straight out the bag and, as a result, has launched his fresh, made-to-order particles. The Old Skool particles range includes hemp, buckwheat and parti mix and starts at £2. 50 a kilo.

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