15 items to put on your shopping list this August
Here’s the items which may be showing up on your bank statement this month…
From a new liquid from Sticky to a multi-tasking indicator system from Solar - here’s the kit destined to ruin your bank account this month…
1. JRC Cocoon Rods
A range of smart rods that JRC to which has given a forgiving, semi-parabolic action that’s perfect for UK fishing. They’ve got a fashionable, full-Duplon handle and cult black-anodised metal parts. Choose from 2.75lb
and 3lb test curves.
“GIMME”: From £59.99
2. Dynamite Meaty Marine Pellet Groundbait
What can we say about this mix that hasn’t been said before? It was the groundbait that Nick Helleur and co. used to create the very first PVA Stick mixes, and it’s every bit as good now as it was then. A product with real heritage!
“GIMME”: 750g, £5.99
3. Gardner Stiff Ultra Skin
This is a specialist, ultra-stiff coated braid that’s simply brilliant when used over clear ground. It provides maximum rig control, kicking away from the lead every cast. Of course, it’s strippable too, so you can create an array of effective presentations.
“GIMME”: £14.99
4. Mainline Baits High Impact Boilies
A range of shelf-life baits from super-secretive Mainline Baits! You’ve got eight baits in the range: Salty Squid, Peaches & Cream, Essential IB, Banoffee, Spicy Crab, High-leakage Pineapple, 50/50 Fruit-Tella and Diamond Whites, all of which have awesome pulling power!
“GIMME”: 1kg, £10.99; 3kg, £28.99
5. Petzl Noctilight
This is a clever bit of kit. It’s a protective case that diffuses the light from your head torch, turning it into a lantern that will happily stand on a bivvy table, or can be hung from the ribs of your brolly.
“GIMME”: £14.99
6. Bait-Tech Nutty Spod Mix
A cloudy, super-attractive mix that includes peanuts and tiger nuts, ready prepared in handy jars for your convenience. You can spod this stuff straight into the swim, with nothing else needed. It also makes a super margin mix for pulling those carp in close!
“GIMME”: £10.99
7. Vass Caps
Microfibre caps from the wild-weather kings, Vass. They’re lightweight and breathable, wicking moisture away from your skin to keep you dry and comfortable. Choose from Titanium Grey or Carbon Black for a smart, carpy look!
“GIMME”: £8.49
8. Prologic Gladio Hooklink
This is a tough, reliable coated braid with a semi-stiff plastic coating. The inner braid is a subtle mix of fibres, which gives it strength and softness in equal measure. It’s slow sinking and you can choose from 20, 30 and 40lb versions, depending on your fishing situation.
“GIMME”: £12.99
9. Sufix 832 Advanced Superline
Super-techy, low-diameter braided main line that promises to help you cast beyond the horizon! The eight fibres contain one strand of GORE, performance fibre for out-of-this-world strength and abrasion resistance. Long-rangers, give this stuff some serious consideration!
“GIMME”: 150yds, £27.99
10. CC Moore Belachan Bag Mix
This ready prepared bag mix is packed with Belachan powder, which is a salty, fermented shrimp product that carp absolutely love! It’s a slightly moist mix that is simply brilliant in Stick mixes. A word of warning though, it also contains stinky N-Butyric Acid!
“GIMME”: 1kg, £5.99
11. Solar Titanium Multi-Functional Indicator System
This all-in-one indicator pack is made by engineering expert, Solar Tackle, in the UK. It covers you for ALL indication situations, whether that’s slack-lining, tight-lining, or anything in between. A special locking collar allows you to use the titanium arm to put the bobbin under tension, or simply allow it total freedom as a swinging arm set-up.
“GIMME”: £22.99
12. Kodex Air-Corn
Pop-up corn from Kodex, which is available in a range of high-viz colours. You get an impressive 20 pieces per pack, which is great value. Try tipping boilie bottom baits with it to give that all-important fleck of colour.
“GIMME”: £1.99
13. Spotted Fin Catalyst Hookbait Kit
Everything you need to make matching Catalyst hookbaits. You’ll find corkballs, preservative, Pure Catalyst Liquid and bait mix, all housed in a handy, screw-top tub. Get rolling!
“GIMME”: £12.99
14. Sticky Baits Pure Tuna Liquid
A rich, savoury, salty tuna hydrolysate, packed with carp-attracting amino acids. It’s a totally fresh, raw product that is high in valuable proteins and low in fat. It makes an awesome hookbait glug, or Stick mix additive with real pulling power. Supplied in generous 1lt jerry cans.
“GIMME”: £11.99
15. Nash Black Ops Car Seat Cover
Protect those car seats from your fishing gunge with these smart, dark-camo Scope waterproof covers. One-size fits all and they’ll help you keep the motor ‘non-angler friendly’ when you’re on in-laws duty at the weekend! They wipe clean too, which is a great touch.
“GIMME”: £38.99