TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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1339 results
83%Drennan
150m spools · 8lb, 10lb and 12lb options
Thin, smooth and stretch-free, this eight-carrier mainline is aimed squarely at distance feeder and bomb work. Just leave the heavy-handed striking at home, mate.
85%Drennan
Original clear Supplex Mono · 100m spool
Clear, ultra-limp mono with a useful spread of strengths. Supplex makes plenty of sense for float and lighter feeder work, though that 100m spool needs a bit of planning.
86%Drennan
Clear · 50m spool · Multiple diameters
Clear, supple hooklength mono with knot-strength labelling and a broad choice of diameters. A sensible fit for float, feeder and pole fishing — without making rig tying a faff.
81%Drennan
50m spools; 2lb–12lb options covered here
Pure fluorocarbon, 50m spools and a useful spread of diameters. Acolyte gives you plenty of scope for fine coarse-fishing hooklengths, but choosing the right thickness matters more than chasing the lightest label.
86%Drennan
50m hooklength spool; multiple breaking strains
Clear, low-memory mono in handy 50m spools. Supplex makes sense for anglers who tie their own hooklengths and want flexibility rather than a stiff carp hooklink.
84%Drennan
50m spools · 0.9lb to 10lb
Proper fluorocarbon, a useful spread of diameters and 50m to work with. A handy option for thoughtful coarse anglers, rather than a magic fix for a quiet swim.
83%Drennan
Red Range Feeder 6-40
The Red Range Feeder 6-40 keeps things straightforward: rear drag, push-button spool changes and a spare spool included. A sensible-looking package for everyday feeder fishing, rather than a reel to buy on big-distance promises.
83%Drennan
10ft 3lb reviewed on paper; 12ft 3.25lb compared
A proper bait-fishing rod rather than a lure-flinging all-rounder. The 10ft Apex Predator looks a sensible fit for compact swims, while the 12ft option gives you more reach.
86%Drennan
13ft, 14ft and 15ft models
Three lengths, a 3–8lb mainline rating and a crisp, responsive design. This is a river float rod for anglers who care as much about controlling the run as watching the float bury.
84%Drennan
12ft · 1.75lb or 2lb test curve
A 12ft specialist rod with two sensible test curves and a progressive semi-through action. A cracking proposition for dedicated tench and bream anglers — provided you pick the version for your fishing, not just the bigger number.
84%Drennan
Range overview: 11ft and 12ft, each in 1.25lb and 1.50lb test curves
Four length-and-test-curve combinations, a forgiving progressive action and sensible fittings make this a tempting all-rounder for lighter specimen work. The trick is picking the version for your water, not just the biggest fish in it.
83%Drennan
10ft model reviewed; 11ft length also noted
A compact specialist quiver rod for anglers who’d rather watch a tip than sit behind alarms. The confirmed 10ft setup combines a 4–10lb line recommendation with a 60g casting ceiling, without pretending to be a heavy-river brute.
85%Drennan
12ft range; detailed features refer to the 1.75lb model
A 12ft specialist rod with sensible river-fishing details and a choice of test curves. The trick is buying for your flow and feeder load, not just the size of barbel you fancy catching.
84%Drennan
Range overview: 10ft RMAB01, 11ft RMAB02 and 12ft RMAB03
Three lengths, a dedicated pellet-waggler brief and a flexible tip make this a tempting commercial-water option. Picking the right length matters more than chasing the biggest float rating, though.
86%Drennan
Range overview: 9ft, 10ft, 11ft and 12ft
A feeder range with options for compact commercial swims and more open-water work. The trick is buying the right Plus, rather than treating every length as the same rod.
88%Drennan
13ft and 14ft Acolyte Plus Float
A proper float rod for anglers who want finesse without feeling undergunned when a better fish muscles into the swim. The choice between 13ft and 14ft is mostly about where you fish.
84%ESP
Sizes 8 and 10, with barbed or barbless hook options
Ready-tied water boatman imitations for carp that aren’t feeding on the deck. ESP Zig Bugs save you tying your own little foam flies, but finding the right depth is still your job.
87%Drennan
Ultra Float range, listed in 11ft, 12ft, 13ft, 14ft and 15ft
A slim, lightweight float rod for anglers who'd rather enjoy tidy presentation and a cushioning tip than drag everything straight to the net. Pick the right length and there's plenty to like here.
84%Drennan
Sizes 1, 2, 4 and 6 · 10 hooks per packet
Wide gape, an out-turned eye and sizes for small soft lures. These are purpose-made perch hooks, but matching the hook to your bait still matters more than the name on the packet.
86%Drennan
Specimen — bronze, micro-barbed
An eyed, forged, micro-barbed pattern with a broad size range and plenty of scope for everyday coarse fishing. Just check your fishery’s hook rules before you fill the tackle box.
86%Drennan
Micro-barbed and barbless versions
An eyed, forged hook with a short shank and plenty of gape. A sensible shout for adaptable coarse-fishing rigs, provided you pick the right size and barb option.
83%Drennan
Acolyte Margin Carp — barbless spade-end
Forged, barbless spade-end hooks aimed squarely at big carp in the margins. A sensible-looking choice for the job, provided tying spades doesn't put you off.
87%Drennan
Super Specialist micro-barbed; barbless versions also available
An eyed, forged hook for anglers who want a bit of muscle without getting buried in rig bits. A handy option for mixed specimen fishing, provided you match the size and barb to the job.
65%Delkim
Retailer-listed versions differ; check capacity and finish before ordering
Stainless steel, thermal insulation and a supplied lid make this a sensible brew companion. Just check which version you’re buying: the shop descriptions don’t all match.
63%Delkim
Coloured moulded hard case for Delkim Txi-D and Ev-D alarms
A moulded cover for your Txi-D or Ev-D alarm, with six colour choices. Dead simple, but check whether you need another case before spending the quid.
83%Delkim
Pack of 3 · DP056
Fixed or free-running line control, movable mounting and no need to own Delkim alarms. These little clips give you more ways to tune your bobbin setup — provided you’re happy with a bit of extra fiddling.
80%Delkim
Complete shoe and foot kit · DD008
A push-and-lock mounting system for Delkim digital alarms that lets you lift them off your pod, bars or banksticks without unscrewing them. Dead handy if your alarms travel separately from your rod supports.
81%Delkim
Safe-D V2 Carbon Snag Ears · DD009
Carbon uprights, a replacement battery-door mount and no extra bracket round the alarm base. A neat Delkim accessory for sideways pulls — just check your exact alarm model before buying.
85%Delkim
Clear SlimLite indication set
A lightweight illuminated indicator with adjustable loading and a carbon stabiliser. Properly useful for Delkim Plus owners, but not a universal plug-in upgrade.
86%Delkim
NiteLite V2 Illuminating Hanger Set
An illuminated hanger, carbon stabiliser and adjustable weighting in one package. Properly useful for Delkim owners, but it’s not a universal bobbin or a shortcut to more bites.
85%Delkim
SmartLite Indication Set
A colour-matching hanger, adjustable support and dedicated drop-back indication make this a handy partner for compatible Delkim alarms. Just check your alarm model before parting with your quid.
84%Delkim
EV-R Digital Bite Alarm · DD111
Adjustable vibration detection, selectable LED colours and a proper useful mute function give the EV-R plenty of appeal. The key is learning its settings, rather than simply winding everything up.
85%Delkim
3+1: three Txi-D v2 alarms and one Rx-D v2 receiver
Three alarms, a matching receiver and some genuinely useful extras. The appeal here is adjustable vibration sensing and a tidy, factory-paired setup—not a promise of more carp.
70%Deeper
Camo
A camo backpack made for the Deeper SPARK, with splash-proof material, a built-in rain cover and useful transport straps. Handy kit for the walk to your swim, but its 2.4 kg empty weight deserves a proper think.
74%Deeper
FLACC04
A lightweight way to keep your Deeper screen beside your reel hand. The catch? Its stated 3.5–5-inch phone compatibility leaves plenty of modern handsets outside the range.
83%Deeper
Flex Arm 2.0
Got a compatible Deeper and a boat or kayak? This clamp-on arm keeps your sonar alongside while you explore. Proper handy for afloat sessions — rather less useful if you never leave the bank.
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