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Total Carp Staff  |  Aug 02, 2011  |  0 comments
One in a range of catapults, each designed for different uses. This one has a cupped pouch, ideal for softer groundbaits and particles at short to medium rangeSEYMOGroundbait CatapultRRP: £9. 99Contact/website: www. hopkinsholloway.
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The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…SHIMANO ULTEGRA 5500 Ci4 XS-A REELRRP: £249. 99Website: www. shimano-eu.
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We review some of the best carp catchers that money can buy. BIG BOB’S BAIT Method MixDescription: A combination of high-quality ingredients that have been crushed together to produce an incredible Method mix. The aniseed groundbait can be dampened and moulded around a feeder. Once in the water the mix will break down quickly, leaving an attractive bed of food.
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A great-value big-pit reel with top specifications. The new Navi boasts lightweight XT-7 body, AR-C spool, Aero Wrap 2 line lay and many more features normally associated with more expensive models. Also features Shimano’s unique front Baitrunner system SHIMANONavi 8000XTB ReelRRP: £119. 99Contact/website: www.
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New for 2011, this mat offers all-round protection thanks to its walled design. Folds to make transportation easier and maintains its shape over time. Available in two sizes – standard and XLNASHKaptive Unhooking Mat RRP: £54. 99 and £65.
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Braid hook link in three colours – Mud, Weed and Sand – so there’s something here whatever the lake bed is like. It sinks quickly and will remain on the bottom and out of harm’s way and it’s very easy to use. The slightly stiffer make-up means it is less likely to tangle compared to many other uncoated braids. Supplied on 20m spools in 15lb, 25lb and 35lb breaking strainsJRCConnections Sinking Hook LinkRRP: £12.
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The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…SOLAR TACKLE MAG-LOC ADJUSTABLE SNAG BARSRRP: £29. 99Website: www. solartackle.
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These 20m refills are available in four 5m lengths, preloaded onto the plastic tubes so that you don’t have to do it yourself. Available in three sizes, Wide, Boilie and Stik, they are convenient and good value in these bulk packsCARP CRAZEPre-Tubed PVA RefillsRRP: £11. 99Contact/website: www. carpcraze.
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Ingenius leads to match the Weed effect range of camouflaged terminal tackle from Solar. These are available in several sizes and shapes and come in green and brown versions. They have colour-coded tags so that you know which is which when buying them, they’re that well camouflaged!SOLARWeedeffect LeadsRRP: £2. 99Contact/website: www.
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Well-known carp fishing siblings Dan and Jake Wildbore each took on new roles within the industry recently. Dan, 22, joined the DHP carp team and will take on the role of editorial assistant on our sister publication Advanced Carp Fishing. ACF editor Jon Bones is thrilled to have Dan on board and the team can’t wait to get him involved when he starts his new role towards the end of July. Meanwhile Jake, 20, has started working on Saturdays at Rugby’s Carpers World tackle shop.

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