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1498 results

Rods

91%

Free Spirit

Free Spirit E-Class Carp Rod

E-Class range, including abbreviated, full-cork, SU and long-range models

A beautifully built carp rod range with proper blank quality, tidy components and enough choice to cover everything from snaggy margins to big-water chucking.

Current E-Class rods use high-quality Japanese carbon and a 45° diagonal 1K weave.
Available models cover 12ft, 12ft 6in and 13ft lengths, with test curves from 2.75lb to 3.50lb.
S-Lite slim ceramic-lined guides and a Kigan anti-frap tip ring feature across the range.

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Reels

91%

Daiwa

Daiwa TDR Match 4012QD Reel

A proper high-end match reel with a fast retrieve, slick QD drag and the sort of line control that makes busy coarse-fishing sessions a lot easier.

4012QD size with 4.9:1 gearing and an 87cm retrieve per handle turn.
150m capacity with 0.28mm line, making it useful for distance float and feeder work.
Zaion V rotor, aluminium body and hollow AIRDRIVE Bail keep the build focused on smooth handling and line control.

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Chairs

90%

Fox

Fox Camolite Recliner Chair

Standard Camolite Recliner Chair · CBC145

A solid, nicely padded recliner with a cracking bit of adjustment. The standard CBC145 is built for anglers who want to stay comfortable without dragging a full armchair to the swim.

Standard-size model: Fox CBC145.
Seat height adjusts from 39 to 47 cm, with a 59 cm seat width.
High-density foam mattress with a soft microfleece surface and extra upper-back padding.

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Reels

87%

Fox

Fox EOS 12000 Reel

EOS 12000

A big, capable Fox reel for carp anglers who want one spool for general fishing and another for spod work. It’s not dainty, but it’s proper practical kit.

744g graphite-bodied big-pit reel
4.5:1 gear ratio with Mesh-Tec gearing
Seven stainless-steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing

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Reels

Shimano

Shimano Curado 200 M Baitcasting Reel

CU200M · Right-hand retrieve

The Curado 200 M CU200M brings Shimano’s usual smooth build, sensible capacity and tidy casting control together in a reel that’ll handle a cracking range of lure fishing jobs.

Model CU200M with right-hand retrieve
6.2:1 gear ratio and 27 in/68 cm retrieve per crank
13 lb/6 kg maximum Cross Carbon Drag

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Bedchairs & sleep systems

Nash

Nash Indulgence Air Lite Bedchair

A proper premium sleep system for anglers who want warmth, comfort and a flat bedchair without hauling a brick to the swim.

196cm long and 72cm wide, with a compact three-fold frame.
Legs adjust from 22cm to 28cm and use one-touch adjustment with fold-flat mud feet.
Bedchair weight without the duvet is 7.7kg; the complete SS2 package with duvet is 10.4kg.

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Brollies & shelters

91%

Trakker

Trakker Tempest 100 Brolly Aquatexx EV

Tempest 100 Brolly Aquatexx EV · Product ID 201512

A proper one-man shelter with loads of room, serious weather protection and the sort of clever setup that makes long sessions a lot less faffy.

25,000mm hydrostatic head Aquatexx EV fabric for serious wet-weather protection.
Designed around one bedchair with optimum storage space.
Approximate shelter weight is 8.2kg; pegs and groundsheet add around 4kg.

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Bite alarms

90%

Delkim

Delkim Txi-D v2 Alarm

A high-end Delkim alarm with vibration sensing, loads of tone and LED options, plus receiver compatibility for serious carp and coarse anglers.

Product code: DD102
Twin high-visibility 3 mm multi-coloured LEDs with eight brightness levels
32 selectable digital tones with adjustable volume up to 100 dB

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Reels

89%

Fox

Fox FX11 Reel

FX11

A proper long-range carp reel with a cracking feature list, sensible handling and the sort of line control that makes clipped-up fishing feel a lot less stressful.

590g body with a 4.6:1 gear ratio and 95cm line retrieve per handle turn.
Super-slow oscillation is designed to improve line lay for smoother casting.
Quick Clutch drag includes a grit guard for fast, controlled adjustments.

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Reels

88%

Fox

Fox EOS 10000 FS Reel

A cracking free-spool reel for carp and specimen work, with long-range manners, a useful bait-runner-style system and a price that won’t make your wallet swim for cover.

10,000-size carp reel with a 300m capacity for 0.35mm line.
Free-spool system lets a fish take line freely on the bite.
Turning the handle disengages free spool and switches to the front drag.

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Rods

88%

Fox

Fox EOS X Full Shrink Spod/Marker Rod

12ft and 13ft, both 5.5lb test curve

A proper-purpose spod and marker rod with a crisp 5.5lb blank, tidy guide layout and a choice of 12ft or 13ft lengths. No faff, just a solid tool for getting bait and leads out there.

Available in 12ft and 13ft lengths, with both models measuring 5.5lb test curve.
Two-piece rods with lightweight, low-resin carbon construction and stiffened blanks.
The 12ft version is 3.60m long; the 13ft version is 3.90m long.

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Brollies & shelters

91%

Nash

Nash Titan T2

The Nash Titan T2 is a big, bombproof-feeling two-man bivvy with a fast Titan frame, generous headroom and a cracking weather-focused setup.

Overall size: 193cm high x 320cm wide x 286cm deep.
Complete package weight is 16.5kg, including bivvy, poles and HD groundsheet.
The bivvy-only weight is 14kg, with the HD groundsheet adding 2.5kg.

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Landing nets

90%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Warrior Net

A rubberised, easy-fold net built for lure anglers who need something fish-friendly, compact and ready for the next chuck.

Available in 50cm, 60cm and 70cm diameter sizes.
The handles extend to 2m, 2.1m and 2.4m respectively.
Rubberised mesh helps reduce lure hooking and supports better fish care.

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Rods

90%

Westin

Westin W6 Powercast 2nd Generation Rod

W6 Powercast 2nd Generation, W639, 2XH

A serious freshwater predator rod for chucking hefty lures, working hard baits and leaning into a proper lump. The W6 Powercast 2nd Generation brings plenty of power without turning into a broom handle.

7ft 9in / 236cm freshwater spinning rod in 2XH power.
Rated for lures from 40g to 130g.
Two-piece build with a 122cm transport length and 192g rod weight.

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Rods

88%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SG4 Big Bait Specialist Rod

SG4 Big Bait Specialist — 8ft 1in BC and 8ft 6in Trigger models

A proper heavy-duty predator rod for chucking big baits, big plugs and anything else that needs a bit of welly behind it.

8ft 1in / 2.46m BC model with an 85-170g casting range.
8ft 6in / 2.59m Trigger model with a 110-220g casting range.
Japanese Toray 30T carbon blanks with Seaguide CCS stainless-steel guides and SIN rings.

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Rods

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Fox

Fox Horizon X6 Spod/Marker Rod

12ft and 13ft spod/marker rod

A proper distance-work tool for spodding and marker fishing, with high-end carbon tech and a bit of playing-rod manners when a lump finally gets close.

Available in 12ft and 13ft lengths.
Built with ultra-high-modulus Torayca carbon and Torayca Carbon Nanoalloy Technology.
Uses multidirectional carbon cloth, nanofibre construction, reinforced carbon power joints and a 1K carbon wrap.

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Rods

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Fox

Fox EOS X Traveller Carp Rod

A clever extending carp rod for tight swims, travel and anglers who want one blank that can switch between 8ft and 10ft without a load of faff.

Extending 8–10ft design for fishing in two lengths
Available with 3.0lb or 3.5lb test curves
Lightweight low-resin carbon blank with a stiffened, responsive feel

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Rods

88%

Fox

Fox EOS X Telescopic Rod

EOS X Telescopic Rod

The Fox EOS X Telescopic Rod range keeps transport tidy without turning your carp gear into a floppy old broom handle. Available in sensible lengths and test curves, it’s a cracking option for mobile anglers, spare rods and anyone short on boot space.

Available in 10ft, 12ft and 13ft lengths.
Test curves range from 3lb to 3.5lb across four models.
Lightweight low-resin carbon construction with stiffened blanks.

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Brollies & shelters

88%

Sonik

Sonik SK-TEK 2 Man Bivvy

SK-TEK 2 Man Bivvy · Product code SKTBV060

A proper roomy two-man shelter with a light aluminium frame, smart door options and enough weather protection for serious sessions. Here’s where it shines — and where the size might catch you out.

5,000mm hydrostatic-head, 210D PU-backed polyester fabric
Lightweight five-section 16mm 6061 aluminium pole frame
Assembled size: 3.05m wide × 3.00m deep × 1.53m high

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Brollies & shelters

Fox

Fox R-Series 1 Man XL Bivvy

XL one-man bivvy

A roomy, properly weather-ready shelter for anglers who want extra living space without stepping up to a full two-man bivvy.

235cm deep x 295cm wide x 165cm high
15.9kg for the bivvy
10,000mm hydrostatic head with hard-wearing, breathable polyester

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Bite alarms

91%

Fox

Fox RX+ Alarm

A high-end Fox alarm built for tidy bite indication, sharp drop-back detection and dependable day-to-night use. Here’s who the RX+ really suits on the bank.

Weatherproof sealed case with digital circuitry and Fox DTSS bite-detection technology.
Eight volume levels, including silent, plus eight tone settings and eight sensitivity settings.
Twin multi-colour LEDs offer red, green, blue, orange, purple and white indication.

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Rods

88%

Fox

Fox EOS X Full Shrink Carp Rod

Reviewed as a range: 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models, including the 12ft three-piece version

A smart-looking carp rod range with useful lengths, sensible test curves and a responsive blank aimed at everyday fishing without the daft price-tag drama.

Available in 10ft 3lb, 10ft 3.5lb, 12ft 3lb, 12ft 3.25lb, 12ft 3.5lb and 13ft 3.5lb versions.
A 12ft 3lb three-piece model is also available.
Standard 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models use two-piece construction, apart from the 12ft three-piece version.

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Rods

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Fox

Fox Horizon X5 Black Rod

A high-end carp rod with the carbon tech, build quality and model choice to cover everything from tidy margins work to big-water chucking.

Available in 12ft and 13ft lengths, with 3.25lb, 3.5lb and 4lb test curves.
The blank uses ultra-high-modulus carbon with multidirectional nanofibre and interlaminar resin technology.
Guides taper from a 50mm butt guide to a 16mm tip guide, with double-legged butt and second guides.

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Rods

92%

Fox

Fox Horizon X6 Rod

Standard full-shrink handle models

A high-spec Fox carp rod with a slim, lively blank, serious casting intent and enough cushioning to keep a good fish pinned when things get a bit lairy.

Ultra-high-modulus Torayca carbon blank with multidirectional nanofibre construction.
Interlaminar resin, Nanoalloy Technology, reinforced carbon power joints and a 1K carbon wrap.
American Tackle Ti-Forged Air guides run from 50mm down to 16mm, with a Fuji 18mm DPS reel seat.

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Luggage & bags

88%

Korum

Korum Transition Ruckall

Predator luggage carryall

A clever predator-fishing carryall with proper organisation, chair hooks and a hard base for keeping your kit steady on awkward banks.

Measures 48 × 45 × 26 cm and carries the Korum product ID K0290037.
Compatible with Korum ITM and Transition tackle boxes and pouches.
Includes two large side pockets, four D-loop attachments and two carabiners.

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Reels

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Daiwa

Daiwa Tatula 200 Baitcasting Reel

25 Tatula TW 200

Big, tough and nicely put together, the Daiwa Tatula 200 is built for lure anglers who want serious line capacity without hauling a brick around all day.

225 g aluminium-bodied baitcasting reel for predator lure fishing
38 mm, 23.6 g A7075 aluminium spool with a 24 mm width
Available in 5.3:1, 6.3:1 and 7.3:1 gear ratios

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Rods

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Korda

Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod

A sharp-looking, fast-tapered carp rod range built for proper casting, clean presentation and everything from margin work to chucking at distance.

Built using high-grade Japanese ZERO90 carbon with a fast-tapered blank profile.
Available in 12ft 3lb, 3.5lb and 4lb; 12ft 6in 4lb; and 13ft 3.5lb and 4lb models.
The 13ft 4lb model has an optimum casting weight of 3–5oz.

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Rods

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Preston Innovations

Preston Innovations Monster Feeder Rod

Monster Feeder Rod range

A versatile feeder range built for everything from commercial carp to proper river work, with useful tip options and sensible casting choices across the models.

Available in lengths from 10ft to 13ft, with listed models ranging from 11ft Light to 13ft Heavy.
Each rod is a three-piece design and comes with three specially chosen quivertips.
Large guides are compatible with braided mainline, while the low-profile guides and reel seat keep the build neat.

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Rods

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Fox Rage

Fox Rage Warrior 2 Pike Rod

225cm · 20-80g · Two-piece

A short, lively pike lure rod with an 20-80g casting range. Handy for chucking proper pike baits without bringing a broom handle to the swim.

225cm two-piece pike casting rod
20-80g casting weight range
Lightweight full-carbon construction with Fox Slik guides

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Rods

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Fox

Fox Horizon X4-S Rod

Horizon X4-S Rod range

A broad carp rod range covering short stalking tools, floater-friendly blanks and big-water casting sticks. The Horizon X4-S is built to give you choice without faffing about.

Available in 8ft, 10ft, 12ft and 13ft lengths.
Test curves run from 2.25lb to 4lb across the range.
Built from ultra-high-modulus carbon with a full 2k carbon weave wrap.

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Rods

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Fox

Fox Horizon X3-S Rod

A smart, versatile carp rod range with crisp blanks, sensible options and enough poke for serious work. Pick the right length and test curve, and you’ve got a cracking tool for the bank.

Available in 10ft, 12ft and 13ft lengths.
Test curves run from 3lb to 4lb, depending on length and model.
High-modulus carbon construction with multidirectional carbon fibre to help reduce blank twist.

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Bite alarms

89%

Fox

Fox Black Label Dinky Bobbin

Available in red, orange, green, blue, purple, white and black

A tiny, tidy hanger for short-range work, light leads and delicate bites. The Fox Black Label Dinky Bobbin keeps things simple without looking a bit naff.

10g bobbin supplied individually
Injection-moulded opaque coloured body with two transparent isotope windows
Supplied with a 6-inch black ball chain and moulded pivoting ball line clip

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Brollies & shelters

88%

Fox

Fox R-Series 2 Man XL Bivvy

R-Series 2 Man XL Bivvy

A big, proper four-rib shelter with serious weather protection and room to spread out. The Fox R-Series 2 Man XL Bivvy is built for anglers who’d rather have too much space than spend a session elbowing their mate.

10,000mm hydrostatic head for strong rain protection.
XL two-man dimensions: 315cm deep × 330cm wide × 185cm high.
Rigid 19mm aluminium frame with a classic four-rib, step-forward design.

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Brollies & shelters

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Nash

Nash Titan T1 Camo Bivvy

The Titan T1 Camo is built for anglers who want a roomy, weather-ready bivvy without faffing around with a complicated frame. It’s a big, capable shelter with a clever inner capsule and loads of useful session-friendly touches.

Approximately 135cm high x 275cm wide x 197cm deep
Approximately 12.8kg with mesh capsule and storm panels
5000mm hydrostatic-head armoured nylon construction

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Mainline

90%

Daiwa

Daiwa J-Braid Grand X8 150m

Multi-colour 150m spool

A cracking Japanese-made braid for predator anglers who want a neat profile, low stretch and a bit more confidence around snags and rough cover.

Eight-strand braided mainline made in Japan using high-strength IZANAS PE fibres.
Short-pitch braiding aims to create a more consistent, rounder profile.
Ultra-low stretch helps with lure control, bite detection and solid hooksets.

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Lures

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Savage Gear

Savage Gear 3D Line Thru Trout

15cm, 35g — available in slow-sinking and moderate-sinking versions

A realistic 15cm trout imitation with a Line Thru Y-system, two sink rates and enough wriggle to tempt the lake’s biggest predators.

15cm lure weighing 35g.
Based on a 3D scan of a real trout, with realistic three-dimensional detailing.
Available in slow-sinking and moderate-sinking versions.

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