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Japanese reel maker behind the Baitrunner and Ultegra big pit ranges.
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Charter Special TR2000LD
A tough, lever-drag multiplier built for sea anglers who want control, capacity and a loud bite alarm without faffing about.
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Shimano Aero XR Reel
Light, smooth and nicely thought-through, the Shimano Aero XR is built for match work, feeder fishing and lighter carp duties without bringing loads of bulk to the bank.
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AEROBB4000 / AEROBBC5000
A clean, sensible Shimano reel for commercial carp, feeder fishing and general coarse work. The Aero BB isn’t flashy, but the spec sheet is bob on for everyday bank duties.
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TX-2A Carp Rod range
A cracking all-round carp rod range with a lively carbon blank, sensible test curves and enough choice for margins, islands and chucking at distance.
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Shimano Tribal TX-1B Carp Rod
A proper all-round carp rod range with loads of useful options, from compact 10ft models to long-range Intensity versions.
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BANTAM151A / BANTAM151HGA / BANTAM151XGA
A compact low-profile reel with an aluminium CoreSolid body, MGL III spool and enough grunt for serious lure and lighter predator work.
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31 HG and 31 XG left-hand versions
A featherweight baitcaster with digital braking, a silky retrieve and enough speed for quick lure work. Proper lovely kit, but it’s aimed at anglers who know why they want it.
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Right-hand 200HG / 200XG
A cracking low-profile reel for predator anglers who want smoother casting, fewer overruns and enough muscle for chunky lure work.
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Shimano FX FC Reel
A no-nonsense Shimano fixed spool that covers everything from light float work to feeder, lure and general coarse fishing without making your wallet cry.
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Shimano Nexave FJ Reel
The Nexave FJ gives you Shimano design, a decent drag and a tidy range of sizes without sending the bank balance into meltdown.
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Shimano Aerlex XTC Reel
A proper 14,000-size big-pit reel with a chunky drag, tidy line lay and useful long-range features. Built for anglers who want dependable distance work without jumping straight into flagship money.
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14000 / ARTCMGS14000XTD
A premium 14000 big-pit reel built for distance, silky retrieves and properly controlled carp. It’s a lot of reel, mind, and the price bracket won’t suit every angler.
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Stella SW C
The Stella SW C is built for serious saltwater spinning, with heavyweight internals, a cracking drag system and protection aimed squarely at hard use. Here’s who should buy it — and who really shouldn’t.
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Aero X1A Carp Feeder Rod range
A cracking range of feeder rods for carp, F1s and chunky commercial fish — with sensible lengths, interchangeable quivertips and enough poke for proper feeder work.
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12ft and 13ft carp rods in 3.00lb, 3.25lb and Intensity models
A seriously light, properly high-end carp rod with the muscle for big leads and long-range work, without feeling like a broom handle on the bank.
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Shimano STC AX Mini Tele Spinning Rod
A proper little travel rod that packs down tiny without turning your lure fishing into a soggy, lifeless faff.
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Shimano STC AX Travel Spinning Rod
A proper travel-friendly lure rod with a tiny pack-down, sensible casting options and enough versatility for freshwater and saltwater sessions.
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Available in 12ft and 13ft versions
A serious spod rod with a 5lb test curve, big 50mm starter guide and enough grunt for heavy Spods, Spombs and marker work.
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12ft and 13ft models
A proper long-range spod and marker tool with a 5lb backbone, tidy depth markings and Shimano’s clever Spiral X Core construction.
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Large carryall
A roomy, properly organised carryall for anglers who like their terminal tackle, bait bits and backup gear kept together and easy to grab.
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Rectangular keepnet
A soft, fish-friendly keepnet with a clever anti-wear ring setup. Proper versatile kit for match, feeder, carp and river anglers.
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13 ft and 14 ft versions
The name’s a bit muddled, mate. This isn’t a feeder rod at all — it’s Shimano’s Aero X5 Match Float, built for stick floats, wagglers and tidy float work.
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Yasei AX Pike H Spin and XH Spin
A sharp, lightweight pike rod range with the right mix of casting grunt, lure control and proper predator-fishing manners.
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Shimano Specialist TX Float Rod
A proper float rod for stalking carp, trotting rivers and putting a bit of finesse back into your fishing. Slim, classy and built with the right sort of poke.
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4.25m and 4.50m hybrid versions
A fast, three-piece surf rod with a lively hybrid tip, useful casting grunt and a choice of lengths and guide setups. Here’s where the Aerlex fits on the beach.
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PowerPro Super 8 Slick V2
A smooth, low-stretch braided mainline with plenty of breaking-strain choice. Here’s where this slick-looking braid fits into your fishing.
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Shimano PowerPro Braid
A proven braided mainline for carp, lure and coarse anglers who want sharper bite detection, less stretch and a line that behaves itself on the reel.
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CDF201A · Left-hand retrieve
Compact, tidy and properly fishable, the left-hand Shimano Cardiff 201A brings a classic round-profile feel to lure and bait work without turning the bank into a faff-fest.
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12 ft version: SHTXL18
A proper single-rod sleeve for carp anglers who want their rods protected, organised and ready to sling onto an Aero Quiver setup.
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Ultegra 14000 XTE
A big-pit reel with serious distance tools, a smooth drag and enough line capacity for demanding carp and coarse work. The Ultegra XTE 14000 is a cracking bit of kit, but it’s no featherweight.
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Big Softbait Spinning
A high-end pike stick with serious casting tech, a crisp extra-fast action and enough muscle for proper big softbaits.
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Small, Medium and Large
A tough, configurable bit of luggage for keeping tools, terminal tackle and session essentials under control — available in three genuinely useful sizes.
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Available as Large Cooler Bag and Session Cooler Bag
A proper bit of bankside luggage for keeping food, drinks and bait organised, chilled and away from the usual bivvy chaos.
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Yasei Predator Spin range, including Zander River Jig M Spin, Zander River Jig H Spin, Pike H Spin, Pike XH Spin and Aspius Spin
A versatile two-piece lure rod range with proper predator credentials, from finesse zander work to big-bait pike chucking.
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SLX MGL 70, 6.3:1 gear ratio
A tidy little predator reel with a lively MGL spool, useful braking and enough drag for most lure work. It’s not a brute, but it’s a cracking all-rounder.
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Nasci FC spinning reel range
A smart, nicely balanced spinning reel with proper Shimano tech, sensible sizing and enough drag for most lure work. Here’s where the Nasci FC earns its keep — and where the cheaper options start to look tempting.