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Chairs
Fox Duralite Chair70%

Fox

Fox Duralite Chair

Standard Duralite Chair with arm rests, model CBC059 (a Duralite Low Chair without arm rests, and Duralite Recliner models, are sold separately)

Fox's Duralite Chair pairs a strong, exceptionally lightweight magnesium alloy frame with a 3D mesh and polyester padded seat, aimed at anglers who want a comfortable, fully adjustable chair without carrying a heavy one to the swim.

  • Duralite Magnesium Alloy construction: strong but exceptionally lightweight
  • 3D mesh and polyester padded seat with arm rests
  • Fully adjustable legs that lock into position, with large swivelling mud feet
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Bait & bag mixes
CC Moore Pacific Tuna86%

CC Moore

CC Moore Pacific Tuna

Freezer Bait boilies, 15mm, 1kg bag (also sold as Shelf Life, in 10mm/15mm/18mm/24mm, and in 1kg/5kg/10kg bags)

CC Moore's Pacific Tuna combines soluble fish, milk and vegetable proteins with Haiths Robin Red, tuna, shellfish and vegetable extracts, aimed at anglers wanting a consistent, salty-savoury big fish bait that still performs when the water turns cold.

  • Deep red 'red fishmeal' boilie, developed in 2014 after a three-year product programme
  • Contains Haiths Robin Red, tuna, shellfish and vegetable extracts
  • Low oil content with high solubility and digestibility, even in cold water
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Brollies & shelters
Fox Frontier II77%

Fox

Fox Frontier II

Frontier II, 1-man standard size, Green (also sold in Camo, and in larger Frontier II X and Frontier II XL sizes)

Fox's Frontier II keeps the shape that made the original Frontier popular and adds a geared ETS BOSS frame system, a wider front door, extra vents and a Vapour Peak as standard, aimed at anglers who want a well-proven bivvy brought up to date.

  • Geared ETS BOSS (Easy Tension System) with anti-collapse frame and a quicker release trigger
  • Widened front door, mozzy vents either side of it, and a zip-in groundsheet
  • Four all-weather vents per model, operable from inside with camo mozzy mesh
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Bite alarms
Nash Siren R488%

Nash

Nash Siren R4

4 Rod presentation set (four alarms plus the R4 Receiver)

Nash's Siren R4 builds on the speed-responsive sensing of the older R3 alarms with five sensitivity modes, wrap-around LEDs and a long-range receiver with Homecoming Mode, aimed at anglers who want their alarms to tell them about genuine takes and nothing else.

  • Five sensitivity settings including Roller Wheel, two Speed Sensing and two Wave Sensing modes
  • Eight tone and volume settings, with variable LED colour (red, blue, white, green or purple)
  • Wrap-around LED with two brightness options per colour, plus pulsing drop-back indication
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Tackle storage
RidgeMonkey Armoury Pro Tackle Box75%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Armoury Pro Tackle Box

Pro size, model RM756 (an Armoury Lite is also sold as a smaller, slimmer option)

RidgeMonkey's Armoury Pro Tackle Box packs rig boards, a ruler and dozens of compartments into one magnetic-lid case. Here's what the maker says it does and who it suits.

  • 67 storage compartments of varying sizes
  • Three large rig boards built in
  • Rig pins included
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Bait & bag mixes
Korda Pineapple Supreme Goo81%

Korda

Korda Pineapple Supreme Goo

115ml bottle, Supreme/Bait Smoke consistency (a thicker Pineapple Smoke version is sold separately)

Korda's Pineapple Supreme Goo is designed to soak deep into hookbaits and keep leaking attraction long after the cast. Here's what the maker says about how it works and who it suits.

  • Made by Kiana from a mixture of aminos and attractors
  • Thinner Supreme/Bait Smoke consistency, designed to soak into hookbaits
  • Very soluble, including in colder water
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Fish care
Korda Basix Carp Cradle70%

Korda

Korda Basix Carp Cradle

Standard size, suitable for carp up to 40lb/18kg

Korda's budget-friendly Basix Carp Cradle pairs 50mm padded foam with a waterproof, fish-friendly outer. Here's what the maker says it does and who it suits.

  • 50mm padded foam for cushioning
  • Waterproof outer layer designed to be fish-friendly and protect slime coating
  • Padded walls to help keep the fish secure within the cradle
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Bedchairs & sleep systems
Trakker RLX 8 Leg Bed73%

Trakker

Trakker RLX 8 Leg Bed

8 leg, standard width (a 6 leg standard and an 8 leg Wide version are also sold)

Trakker's RLX 8 Leg Bed pairs 50mm high-density foam with eight adjustable legs for a stable, completely flat sleeping platform. Here's what the maker says it does and who it's actually for.

  • 50mm high-density foam with a waffle knit microfleece centre panel
  • 8 adjustable legs with rotating mud feet for load distribution
  • Full length adjustable lumbar support
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Hooks
Korda Krank90%

Korda

Korda Krank

Krank hook, barbed and barbless, sizes 2-10, pack of 10

Korda's Krank is a distinctively shaped, wide-gape carp hook designed by Tom Dove to keep working its way into a fish's mouth under pressure, and it's become one of Korda's most popular all-round patterns since its release in 2014.

  • Very wide gape with a short, curved shank
  • Slightly in-turned eye and offset beaked point
  • Micro barb, also available barbless
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Bite alarms
Fox Micron RX+90%

Fox

Fox Micron RX+

RX+ bite alarm presentation set

Fox's Micron RX+ bite alarm brings proper indexed control over volume, tone and sensitivity, along with customisable multi-colour LEDs, aimed at carp anglers who want precise, repeatable settings across a set of alarms rather than a simple on-off dial.

  • D-Tec Plus Sensing System with 8-level indexed volume, tone and sensitivity
  • Twin multi-colour LEDs with Colour Sync control
  • Weatherproof sealed case with a CNC machined Tru-Run roller wheel
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Rods
Free Spirit CTX88%

Free Spirit

Free Spirit CTX

12ft 3.25lb test curve, 50mm ringing

Free Spirit's CTX carp rod uses a multi-layered carbon construction built around accurate, long casting, finished with Fuji DPS reel seats and S-Lite guides, aimed at carp anglers who want a genuine casting tool without paying flagship prices.

  • 12ft, 3.25lb test curve, 50mm butt ring
  • 40t and 30t carbon blend with bi-axis carbon tape wrap
  • Fuji DPS reel seat and stainless steel collars
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Reels
Daiwa Black Widow C 5000A84%

Daiwa

Daiwa Black Widow C 5000A

5000A big-pit size (model BWS5000A)

Daiwa's Black Widow 5000A is a straightforward, keenly priced big-pit carp reel with a geared-down retrieve and a simple, durable build, aimed at anglers who want a Daiwa name on the reel seat without big-pit money leaving their pocket.

  • Geared-down retrieve bringing in 85cm per handle turn
  • 4.1:1 gear ratio with Infinite Anti-Reverse
  • Graphite body and rotor with an anodised aluminium spool
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Cooking & brew kit
RidgeMonkey Connect Compact Sandwich Toaster77%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Connect Compact Sandwich Toaster

Standard size, model RM124 (an XL size is also sold)

RidgeMonkey's Connect Compact Toaster is built to make toasties over a stove, then split apart into two separate pans. Here's what the maker says about the design and who it suits.

  • Lightweight die-cast aluminium pans with fluoropolymer non-stick coating
  • Unique detachable hinge, so the two halves can be used as separate pans
  • Cool-touch removable handles with magnetic lock
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Bait & bag mixes
Sticky Baits The Krill Active84%

Sticky Baits

Sticky Baits The Krill Active

Shelf life boilies, available in 12mm, 16mm and 20mm, sold in 1kg and 5kg bags

Sticky's Krill Active takes their well-known Krill boilie and wraps it in a soluble, liquid-and-powder paste coating. Here's what the maker says it does, and who it actually suits.

  • Standard Krill boilie base, wrapped in a liquid-and-powder paste coating
  • Shelf Life version needs no freezing
  • Available in 12mm, 16mm and 20mm
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Bedchairs & sleep systems
Nash Indulgence MF60 Sleep System77%

Nash

Nash Indulgence MF60 Sleep System

5 Season MK II, SS3 frame, standard width, 6 legs

Nash's flagship sleep system pairs a memory foam mattress with a tough, adjustable frame and a proper zip-off duvet. Here's what the maker says about the MK II update and who it actually suits.

  • Micro fleece covered MF60 memory foam mattress
  • 212cm (l) x 83cm (w) x 32cm (h) on the SS3 standard
  • Zip on/off twin-layer duvet, 3 season base plus a zip-in extra layer for 5 season warmth
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Bite alarms
Delkim Txi-D v286%

Delkim

Delkim Txi-D v2

Single alarm, sold on its own or as part of a 2+1 or 3+1 presentation set

Delkim's flagship digital alarm gets another once-over, with multi-coloured LEDs, a digital radio link and proper weatherproofing. Here's what the maker says it does and who it's actually for.

  • Vibration-sensing detection, not just a roller wheel
  • Multi-coloured LEDs with adjustable brightness
  • 32 selectable tones plus adjustable volume and response
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Bait & bag mixes
Mainline Cell88%

Mainline

Mainline Cell

15mm shelf-life boilies, 1kg bag

Mainline's Cell is a well-known shelf-life boilie built around a liquid food-source, sold here in 15mm in a straightforward 1kg bag as part of Mainline's wider Dedicated range.

  • 15mm shelf-life boilie, 1kg bag
  • Liquid food-source bait
  • Part of Mainline's Dedicated range
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Brollies & shelters
Trakker Tempest RS Brolly84%

Trakker

Trakker Tempest RS Brolly

Tempest RS brolly, standard size

The Tempest RS is Trakker's brolly-style shelter with a Rapid Knuckle System for quick setup and an Aquatexx fabric rated for a proper hydrostatic head, aimed at anglers who want solid weather protection without lugging a full bivvy.

  • 7.45kg bare, 10.45kg with pegs, poles and bag
  • 140 x 250 x 210cm internal space
  • Aquatexx fabric, 25000mm hydrostatic head
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Rods
Daiwa Black Widow G5086%

Daiwa

Daiwa Black Widow G50

12ft 3.25lb test curve (model BWC2314-BU)

Daiwa's Black Widow G50 carp rod uses an HVF carbon blank and proper stainless frame guides to put together a mid-range rod built for everyday carp fishing rather than specialist distance work.

  • 12ft, 3.25lb test curve, 2-piece
  • 13.6oz, HVF carbon blank
  • DPS reel seat and aluminium butt cap
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Reels
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE90%

Shimano

Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE

14000 XTE size

Shimano's Ultegra 14000 XTE brings proper big-pit carp reel tech down from the flagship range, with a CI4+ body and HAGANE gearing aimed at anglers who need to cast a long way and stop a big fish doing what it wants.

  • 585g with a 4.3:1 retrieve ratio
  • CI4+ body with HAGANE Gear inside
  • X-SHIP and Infinity Drive for a smooth, strong retrieve
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Reels
Daiwa Whisker Match Reel84%

Daiwa

Daiwa Whisker Match Reel

Available in two sizes: 2508 and 3012

A breakdown of the Daiwa Whisker Match Reel's key technologies, explaining what features like Twist Buster II and the ABS spool are designed to do for the match angler.

  • Available in two sizes: 2508 and 3012
  • Features Twist Buster II and ABS Spool
  • Hyper Tournament front drag system
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Rods
Korum Barbel Rod84%

Korum

Korum Barbel Rod

Available as 11ft 1.75lb, 12ft 1.75lb, 12ft 2lb, and 13ft 2.5lb models. Confirm exact model before purchase.

An overview of the Korum Barbel Rod family, designed for the modern big-fish river angler with a nod to traditional actions and finishes.

  • Four models from 11ft to 13ft
  • Test curves from 1.75lb to 2.5lb
  • Progressive 'old school' action
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Reels
Shimano Ultegra XTD big pit reel92%

Shimano

Shimano Ultegra XTD big pit reel

14000 XTD and 5500 XTD models exist. This guide focuses on the 14000 size, the most common big pit choice for UK carp.

A look at the key features of the Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTD, a popular choice for carp anglers seeking long-range casting performance without the top-end price tag.

  • Big pit reel for carp fishing
  • Available in 14000 and 5500 sizes
  • Features Super Slow Oscillation (14000 model)
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Reels
Shimano Baitrunner DL RB92%

Shimano

Shimano Baitrunner DL RB

Available in 6000 and 10000 sizes. Confirm exact model code before buying.

A look at Shimano's mid-range Baitrunner DL RB, available in 6000 and 10000 sizes, and how it fits into the UK carp and specimen scene.

  • 6000 size (BTRDL6000RB)
  • 10000 size (BTRDL10000RB)
  • Features Shimano's classic Baitrunner freespool mechanism
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Reels
Shimano Baitrunner ST RB92%

Shimano

Shimano Baitrunner ST RB

6000 or 10000 RB (Rear Baitrunner) sizes

A look at Shimano's entry-level Baitrunner ST RB, a reel that has introduced countless anglers to the benefits of a freespool system. We examine the two available sizes and why it remains a benchmark for affordable, reliable performance.

  • Entry-level freespool reel
  • Available in 6000 and 10000 sizes
  • Classic rear Baitrunner system
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Rods
Fox Rage Predator Warrior Deadbait Rod 12ft86%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Predator Warrior Deadbait Rod 12ft

12ft family: 2.75lb Classic or 3.25lb X; confirm exact generation and code

A comparison of Fox Rage's two current 12ft deadbait rods, with the shop's family-level feedback kept separate from today's maker codes.

  • 12ft 2.75lb Classic (FRD013)
  • 12ft 3.25lb X (FRD014)
  • 10ft Boat ’n’ Bank is separate
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Mainline
Drennan Feeder & Method Mono88%

Drennan

Drennan Feeder & Method Mono

Pale brown sinking mono, 4lb–12lb, 100m or 250m

Pale-brown reel line for feeder and method work, sold in six strains. The useful bit is knowing exactly which diameter and spool length you're ordering.

  • 4lb to 12lb
  • 100m and 250m spools
  • Fast-sinking maker claim
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Mainline
Korda Carp Line86%

Korda

Korda Carp Line

SUB-green monofilament, 8lb–20lb, 1000m

A 1000m, low-stretch green mono intended as an affordable all-round carp line. We break down the strains and the trade-off between casting and abrasion room.

  • 1000m spool
  • 8lb to 20lb
  • 0.28mm to 0.43mm
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Brollies & shelters
ESP Quickdraw Brolly 52in84%

ESP

ESP Quickdraw Brolly 52in

Quickdraw 52in Brolly with Mozzy Drape

A small, quick-up oval brolly with a mozzy drape, mini groundsheet and storm poles. Good for short sessions where you want cover without a full bivvy.

  • 52in (132cm) ribs
  • 5.0kg complete (retailer)
  • Mozzy Drape included
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Chairs
Nash Indulgence Moon Chair70%

Nash

Nash Indulgence Moon Chair

Indulgence Moon Chair (standard, 7.1kg)

A round, padded moon chair with a peachskin mattress, fleece skirt and adjustable support straps. It’s all about comfort, not carrying it far.

  • 100 × 100 × 40cm
  • 7.1kg
  • Mesh valuables pockets
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Bait & bag mixes
CC Moore Live System PVA Bag Mix90%

CC Moore

CC Moore Live System PVA Bag Mix

Live System PVA Bag Mix, 1kg bag (ref 90142)

A moist, creamy bag mix packed with Live System crumb and pellets. It’s built to go with Live System boilies, and it’s moist enough to compress into tight distance bags.

  • 1kg bag
  • 35%+ Live System crumb
  • 3mm pellets + peanut chops
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Tackle storage
Korda Rig Safe Combi88%

Korda

Korda Rig Safe Combi

Rig Safe Combi (up to 20 rigs + 12 compartments)

A rig board and terminal tackle box in one. Up to 20 rigs on one side and 12 flip-top compartments on the other, held shut with magnets.

  • Up to 20 rigs
  • 12 lidded compartments
  • Magnetic closure
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Mainline
Korda Kaizen Mono86%

Korda

Korda Kaizen Mono

Kaizen Mono Brown, 0.40mm / 20lb, 1000m

Korda’s low-stretch, abrasion-resistant carp mono. In 20lb it’s a heavy-duty choice for snaggy or weedy venues where you need to pull hard.

  • Brown, 0.40mm / 20lb
  • Ultra-low stretch
  • Abrasion resistant
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Ready-tied rigs
Korda Solidz PVA Rig Wide Gape88%

Korda

Korda Solidz PVA Rig Wide Gape

Solidz PVA Rig Wide Gape, 18lb Supernatural, sizes 4 / 6 / 8, barbed or barbless, 3 per pack

A 4.5-inch ready-tied rig made for Korda’s Solidz bags. It’s a Wide Gape hook on supple braid, so you can clip on and get fishing.

  • 4.5 inch length
  • 18lb Supernatural braid
  • Sizes 4, 6, 8
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