Carpology

6th May 2011

TWO NEW FIELD-TESTERS FOR JRC

After months of searching, JRC is ready to announce the lucky two field-testers they have chosen. Back in October, JRC launched a campaign where anyone could apply to become a field-tester and after 1000’s of applications the lucky two have been chosen they’re Scott Ratcliffe and Lee Pollard.

Andy Williams from JRC says, “Last year we wanted to give something back to the carping world and we came up with the idea of launching a field-tester scheme where fans of JRC could apply to become a field-tester for us. The response we got blew us away with thousands of applications that obviously took us a few months to sift through! With Scott and Lee, we feel we have found two applicants who know what the JRC brand is about and hopefully help enhance within the carping community.” Read more …

6th May 2011

COTSWOLD AQUARIUS LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

Also new products have been released such as the STD and DLX Pond Creepers as well as The Les Graviers Safety Cradle Mat, designed in conjunction with Luke Moffatt owner of the famous lake Les Graviers, home of world record-breaking carp. There are also many more new creations in the immediate pipeline.

Another equally exciting launch thats imminent is the new Woodland Camouflage Range. This is a selection of some of the most popular Cotswold designs aimed at catering for the day as well as the longer stay angler. Crafted here in the UK and incorporating 1000-denier waterproof Cordura material and the highest quality fittings. Read more …

6th May 2011

TRAKKER BIVVY OF THE FUTURE

WELL, IT’S ALREADY HERE AND NOW ON-SALE. GENTS, SAY HELLO TO THE TEMPEST THE BIVVY THE NAYSAYER SAID WASN’T POSSIBLE

It’s not every day that CARPology is handed a long, hardwearing fabric carryall containing what’s set to become the second most expensive bankside shelter (only succeeded by the company’s Colossus which retails at a cool £799.99) and told to “have a play”. Yet here we are, in southern England, carryall for said bivvy in our sweaty mitt. Read more …

18th Apr 2011

READY-TO-GO HEMP: ON A NEW LEVEL

ENSURE YOUR VEGETABLE FOOD IS THE FINEST ON THE DINNING TABLE THIS SUMMER WITH STICKYS NEW READY-TO-USE PARTICLES IN A JAR

Every year, round about now, there are signs that summer is coming. The football season starts grinding to a half. Girls’ skirts suddenly get shorter. Out of nowhere people start talking about tennis. And particle baits suddenly become the staple diet of the carp. So this year, to ensure youre ‘Top Rod’ on your pond, make your vegetable food the best in the restaurant you get on the Waitrose’s equivalent and leave matie on The Road Bank in Peg 4 on the Netto stuff. Read more …

18th Apr 2011

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

AFTER A 15 YEAR HOLIDAY, THE WORLD FAMOUS SOLAR BOW-LOC IS BACK AND ITS LOOKING SLEEKER AND SHARPER THAN EVER

What with milling their own finest stainless and having every item in their huge collection built in this country, Solar Tackle are about as British as a brand can get. For twenty-eleven they’ve decided to update some of their best-loved toys, starting with the Bow-Loc Landing Net a net that launched a thousand copies since its original inception in the 90s.

Although the design is based on the Bow-Loc’s original philosophy of 0 to fishing in less than five seconds’, Solar have update it too by using new materials and fabrics the easy-change, carp-friendly mesh for instance. This ultra quick set-up and breakdown time is achieved thats to the 100% machined stainless Bow-Loc mechanism and the super-easy-to-use bayonet-loc ferrule. The 8’, two-piece feather-light carbon handle is ideal for both ‘long reach’ and boat work and just like the original Bow-Loc, this too incorporates the an easy-to-change mesh-feature, stainless mesh clip and ultra light carbon arms which, when in use, creates the most beautiful stretched ‘V’ shape that’s bound to satisfy purists and fashionistas alike. Read more …