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Chub Vizor Bivvy

Chub Vizor Bivvy

Chub

25 Feb 2010

Now available – the Chub Vizor Bivvy and Extreme Canopy in 1 or 2 man versions........

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Greys Prodigy TX Rods

Greys Prodigy TX Rods

Greys

23 Jan 2010

Greys set out to develop a range of top quality light specimen rods at affordable prices......

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Greys Prodigy VX Rods

Greys Prodigy VX Rods

Hardy Greys

23 Jan 2010

The stunning new top of the range Prodigy VX rods are made from super high modulus carbon.......

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Bag Em Winter Groundbaits

Bag Em Winter Groundbaits

03 Dec 2009

Groundbait company Bag Em Baits has released some new groundbait mixes designed for commercial fisheries in winter.......

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Chalk Stream Roach – The Ultimate Challenge

Chalk Stream Roach – The Ultimate Challenge

03 Dec 2009

A year’s hard work came together when John Searl’s roach book, ‘Chalk Stream Roach – The Ultimate Challenge’ was launched at the Land’s End pub near Twyford, Reading on Saturday 21st November....

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Sunglasses For Anglers

Sunglasses For Anglers

31 Oct 2009

If you are looking for sunglasses for fishing or sunglasses for boating, Total-Fishing has the perfect range, and at a stand out price....

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Carp Logic Mimiks Mixers

Carp Logic Mimiks Mixers

13 Oct 2009

Some imitation baits look the part, but are next to useless at catching clever fish because they are too buoyant or too heavy. ...

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Esca Lures

Esca Lures

12 Oct 2009

Incredible lures that light up on contact with saltwater without the need for batteries - brilliant!...

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Bag 'Em Micro Fluoro Boilies

Bag 'Em Micro Fluoro Boilies

18 Aug 2009

Totally unique, unflavoured, fluorescent 6-8mm hi-vis boilies in orange, green and pink....

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Chub SL300 Lantern

Chub SL300 Lantern

13 Jul 2009

A new lantern for the night angler that’s lightweight, versatile and lasts for up to six days, the Chub SL300 is a sure-fire winner....

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Bag ‘Em Baits Soffits

Bag ‘Em Baits Soffits

13 Jul 2009

Bag ‘Em Match Baits is impressing me and these ‘Soffits’ pellets also seem to have things about right. They are certainly firmer than expanders you do yourself and in fact with a gentle cast can be used on rod and line because there’s a fibrous texture too them. ...

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John Wilson’s 501 Fishing Tips ‘MagBook’

John Wilson’s 501 Fishing Tips ‘MagBook’

10 Jul 2009

When you have fished for as long as John Wilson, for as many species in as many locations, it’s probably actually quite tricky to pick out your 501 favourite tips. ...

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Chub Vantage Carp Rods

Chub Vantage Carp Rods

10 Jul 2009

A super-slim, matt-finished blank is one of the first things to strike you about the Vantage Carp range of rods from Chub, but the really striking thing when you use it is the sheet power....

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Garbolino Squad Super Picker Rod

Garbolino Squad Super Picker Rod

10 Jul 2009

Garbolino does some great rods these days that are, thanks to the work of Darren Cox and his team, designed perfectly to suit the demands of UK commercial fisheries. ...

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Bag ‘Em Pro Competition Groundbaits

Bag ‘Em Pro Competition Groundbaits

01 Jul 2009

The first time I used Pro Competition groundbait, fishing the Method in a match on Oasis at Lindholme Lakes, I had five carp in five chucks in five minutes, so obviously I was quite impressed!...

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Frenzee Pole Floats

Frenzee Pole Floats

29 Jun 2009

Powys based Frenzee are known for a series of innovative pole pots including the Big Daddy, but they also do a range of pole floats aimed firmly at the commercial fishery angler. They are all noted for their sturdy long stems, even the dibber style FD100 which has a strong wire stem that gives stability when fishing bigger baits up in the water. ...

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Sufix Duraflex Line

Sufix Duraflex Line

26 Jun 2009

My first impression of this new-for-2009 reel line is very good indeed. The diameter for strength ratio is excellent, outstanding in fact. It’s limp, smooth, and Steve Ringer who has been testing it tell me he is highly impressed with its durability too....

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Middy Wizard Carp Margin Basher Pole

Middy Wizard Carp Margin Basher Pole

26 Jun 2009

Anglers looking for a newcomer’s pole for commercial fisheries could do a lot worse than take a look at this offering from Middy, that has an RRP of £165.99 but which I have seen for sale online at under £90....

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Shimano Baitrunner Carp Pack 2009

Shimano Baitrunner Carp Pack 2009

22 Jun 2009

The Limited Edition Baitrunner Carp Pack is back and according to Shimano represents even better value for money. ...

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Middy ShotGun Feeders

Middy ShotGun Feeders

11 Jun 2009

Designed with input from top open match angler Rob Wootton, who won the 2009 Ivan Marks Festival with a new venue record for Roy Marlow’s Glebe Fishery, these innovative pellet feeders literally push a ball of soft pellets around your hook bait, creating a PVA bag type effect. ...

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Hardy EWS Wading Jacket

Hardy EWS Wading Jacket

10 Jun 2009

If there’s a better wading jacket out there, I’ve yet to see it. Totally waterproof and breathable, it keeps you dry without overheating, meaning that you can fish effectively even in foul weather. ...

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Mistral Advanced Carp Food

Mistral Advanced Carp Food

08 Jun 2009

Mistral Baits has strived to create a carp bait that ticks all the boxes – one that’s nutritious, highly-digestible and attractive to carp ‘to the point of addiction’. ...

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Fox Horizon Braided Mainline

Fox Horizon Braided Mainline

05 Jun 2009

This highly abrasion-resistant brand mainline with almost zero stretch is available in bulk 300m spools as such will appeal to the carp, predator and the sea angling market. ...

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RYA Pocket Guide To Fishing Knots

RYA Pocket Guide To Fishing Knots

05 Jun 2009

A 32-page ‘waterproofed’ guide to most of the commonly used fishing knots, designed to fit easily into your tackle box or bag....

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Squad Max Margin Carp 3

Squad Max Margin Carp 3

04 Jun 2009

Margin poles are a direct development from the size commercial fishery carp have reached and the fact that the bigger fish tend to be caught down the edge. ...

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Greys Digital Scales

Greys Digital Scales

02 Jun 2009

Just in! The new Greys Digital Scales Pouches are now available from your local Greys tackle dealer....

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SonuBaits Softs Hooker Pellets

SonuBaits Softs Hooker Pellets

22 May 2009

There’s no shortage of pre-prepared expander pellets for the hook out there, but these have the consistency to be used side-hooked on the pole, waggler or feeder confidently. ...

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SonuBaits Pellet O's

SonuBaits Pellet O's

22 May 2009

Pellet O's are great product from SonuBaits – small(ish) pellets that are pre-drilled ready for hair rigging. ...

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Ultima Power Silk

Ultima Power Silk

18 May 2009

I’ve been lucky enough to visit Ultima facility at Ramsgate and there is no other company that puts fishing lines (both their own and their competitors’) through such rigorous laboratory testing. ...

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Pete Rice T.B.F. Pole Floats

Pete Rice T.B.F. Pole Floats

18 May 2009

The ‘T.B.F.’ in these, for those that don’t know, stands for Tunnel Barn Farm; the Midlands fishery that has helped pioneer the F1 carp as one of the number one target fish for match anglers in the UK....

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Drennan Barbless Silverfish Match Hooks

Drennan Barbless Silverfish Match Hooks

Drennan

18 May 2009

These excellent new hooks from the Drennan stable were given to me by England’s Steve Hemingray when we filmed at Tunnel Barn Farm for the first episode of OnlineFishing.tv’s ‘Match TV’ series....

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Expander Pellets

Expander Pellets

06 May 2009

Expander pellets: they’re all the same aren’t they? The tcf team delves into the ever-expanding appearing on tackle shop shelves....

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Fox Carp Accessories

Fox Carp Accessories

Fox International

21 Apr 2009

The vast range of Carp Accessories offered by Fox International has recently undergone a massive facelift with a number of key improvements made to eclipse the competition. The result is what we firmly believe to be the highest quality and best value range of Carp Accessories available on the market....

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Fox PVA Mesh

Fox PVA Mesh

26 Mar 2009

Fox PVA Mesh comes in both a Heavy and Fine Mesh to suit varying water conditions and depths....

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Clever Claw Mk II

Clever Claw Mk II

25 Mar 2009

Nick Palmer has perfected his Clever Claw with the MkII and it really does make pole fishing easier......

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‘Lightning White’ GP365 Commercial Fishery Pellets

‘Lightning White’ GP365 Commercial Fishery Pellets

20 Mar 2009

These white pellets have been doing great on commercials through the winter and they are also a pellet that roach will respond to....

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Dinsmores Selecta Shot

Dinsmores Selecta Shot

Dinsmores

20 Mar 2009

Thick cut shot that you can easily place on your line without using your teeth!!...

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SonuBaits Match Method Mix

SonuBaits Match Method Mix

SonuBaits

20 Mar 2009

This is a blend of finely crushed pellets and quality fishmeal that can be mixed to break down quickly or squeezed harder for a slower breakdown. ...

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The Angler's Kayak

The Angler's Kayak

Perception Kayaks

19 Mar 2009

Perception Kayaks are proud to announce the Launch of their new fishing specific sit-on top kayak made for anglers.......

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Rods For Deadbaits

Rods For Deadbaits

31 Jul 2008

tcf On Test: The team, plus friends, head to Boddington Reservoir to put seven predator rods through their paces....

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Long Rods

Long Rods

22 Jun 2008

Extra long rods allow you to fish deep river swims, pick up line at distance for a clean strike and also have uses for big fish on commercials. Gareth Purnell of Total Coarse Fishing (tcf) magazine takes a look at some of the best on the market…...

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Two Piece Suits

Two Piece Suits

07 Apr 2008

The tcf magazine team is on the money with a look at some of the many two-piece suits available to keep the elements at bay....

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Lure Rods

Lure Rods

13 Jan 2008

Lure fishing for predators seems to be growing in popularity by the year. Ever on the case, the tcf team has taken a closer look at some of the many rods on offer....

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Trolleys And Barrows

Trolleys And Barrows

06 Jan 2008

Once we went fishing with a wicker creel, a rod and a net. Today we’ve so much gear to carry that transport is a must. The tcf (Total Coarse Fishing) magazine team takes a look at some of the best ‘wheels’ around. ...

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Rover Chairs

Rover Chairs

05 Dec 2007

Short stay and mobile fishing seems more popular then ever and the tackle manufacturers have responded by bringing out all manner of rover style and lightweight carp chairs...

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Artificial Baits

Artificial Baits

25 Nov 2007

The tcf team takes a look at some of the best artificial baits on the market......

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Freespool Reels Under £75

Freespool Reels Under £75

24 Nov 2007

The tcf team puts a selection of 12 reasonably priced freespool reels through their paces....

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Accessory Boxes

Accessory Boxes

07 Nov 2007

The tcf team has been trawling through the tackle catalogues to see what’s on offer to help keep all those small tackle items tidy and easy to find....

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Poles Under £800

Poles Under £800

20 Oct 2007

The tcf team takes a close look at eight poles available at an RRP under £800......

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Power Waggler Rods

Power Waggler Rods

16 Oct 2007

The tcf team looks at a selection of 13-foot Power Waggler rods, a tool you will need to fish heavily loaded, and pellet waggler tactics, a method that will dominate the commercial scene through the summer....

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Rucksacks

Rucksacks

15 Oct 2007

Travelling light is an ever-growing trend with today’s pleasure angler who realises that you don’t have to take the kitchen sink for a day’s fishing. The tcf team focuses on some of the smaller ‘sacks’ around....

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Pastes

Pastes

15 Oct 2007

A close up look at some of the most popular pastes on the market with the Match Fishing team....

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Floating Fly Lines

Floating Fly Lines

12 Oct 2007

The Total Fly Fisher magazine team puts 14 of the latest 7-wt floaters to the test, making choosing a line to suit you and your fishing that little bit easier....

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Fast Sinking Lines

Fast Sinking Lines

12 Oct 2007

The Total Fly Fisher team take a close up and personal look at some of the most popular fast sinking lines on the market......

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Long Rods

Long Rods

09 Oct 2007

There's no doubt that long rods offer unrivalled control in certain situations, but do you know which one you should be using and when? Match Fishing check out 10 of the best around....

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Spods

Spods

07 Oct 2007

Chris Berry gives the lowdown on his favourite spods......

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Rod Pods

Rod Pods

06 Oct 2007

The Advanced Carp Fishing Tackle Team takes a look at the best rod pods on the market....

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Winter Sleeping Bags

Winter Sleeping Bags

27 Aug 2007

Be as snug as a bug on those long, dark, winter nights by using the correct winter bag. Find out which ones are best right here with the Total Carp team....

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Carp Fleeces

Carp Fleeces

27 Aug 2007

Are you going to stop fishing because the temperatures are plummeting? Well, there’s no need. Total Carp tests 15 fleece jackets designed to keep you warm this winter....

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Carp Reels Under £60

Carp Reels Under £60

27 Aug 2007

You don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds on a reel these days in order to carp fish. You can buy a perfectly good one for a mere 50 notes, as the Total Carp team finds out......

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Boxes For The Sea Angler

Boxes For The Sea Angler

01 Aug 2007

The TSF team samples a selection of seatboxes, which are readily available from most tackle shops or via mail order....

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Multipliers For Beach Fishing

Multipliers For Beach Fishing

31 Jul 2007

The Total Sea Fishing magazine team give their views on six of the most popular multiplier reels for shore fishing......

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Rig Wallets

Rig Wallets

29 Jul 2007

The Total Sea Fishing magazine team compares a sample a selection of rig wallets that are readily available on the market. ...

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Beach Shelters

Beach Shelters

28 Jul 2007

The TSF magazine team compares a group of similar tackle head to head. Here we sample a selection of beach shelters, all readily available from good tackle shops....

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Ready Made Rigs

Ready Made Rigs

25 Jul 2007

The Total Sea Fishing magazine team compare five of the top ready made rigs and pass on advice on the components to look out for....

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Tripods For Shore Fishing

Tripods For Shore Fishing

25 Jul 2007

The Total Sea Fishing magazine team check out some of the best shore fishing tripods on the market....

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Centrepin Reels

Centrepin Reels

25 Jul 2007

Centrepins are making a comeback. The Total Coarse Fishing magazine team takes a close look at eight of the highly engineered reels geared mainly for trotting on the UK’s rivers....

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