TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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1330 results
90%Free Spirit
Hi-S Power Lifter Net
A proper solid landing net for anglers who want extra control when a big fish rolls in the edge. Plenty of size choice, sensible mesh and a very handy lifting handle.
91%Fox
Barbed and barbless options
A proper all-rounder for bottom baits and pop-ups, with a wide gape, beaked point and a strong-but-light build. Simple, sharp and ready for serious hook holds.
89%Matrix
Available in 11ft, 12ft and 13ft lengths
A slim, lively waggler rod built for pellet-waggler work on commercial waters, with three lengths to cover everything from tight margins to proper chucking.
90%Daiwa
23NJMFLT4000-C
Light, tidy and properly practical, the Daiwa Ninja Feeder 4000 brings a useful spare spool and smart line management to the coarse bank without making a meal of things.
88%Shimano
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.
91%Shimano
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.
88%One More Cast
Black Aluminium
A smart, lightweight aluminium bankstick with proper bite in the ground, quick adjustment and a finish that’ll look bob on behind your rods.
86%Daiwa
Daiwa Prorex Lazy Shad
A proper meaty soft lure with a lazy rolling action, the Daiwa Prorex Lazy Shad is built for slow retrieves, shallow rigs and predators that fancy an easy-looking meal.
91%Fox Rage
FLU003
A proper predator mat for pike and zander care, with thick foam, raised sides and a fish-friendly setup that packs away without a load of faff.
91%Shimano
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.
90%Preston Innovations
ICS In-Line Dura Flat Method Feeder
A versatile flat method feeder for carp, skimmers and F1s, with the handy ICS system making feeder changes much less of a faff.
87%Sonik
Range review covering 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models
The VaderX RS range covers everything from close-range 10ft rods to a long-distance 13ft tool, with plenty of test curves and a cracking 12ft 5.00lb hybrid in the mix.
90%Gardner Tackle
Covert Dark Mugga Hooks
A proper aggressive carp hook for turning tricky takes into positive pick-ups, with a compact shape, sharp point and plenty of rigging options.
86%Shimano
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.
88%Shimano
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.
88%RidgeMonkey
Single hob and double hob versions
A smart, stainless-steel cooking station for anglers who want more than a brew and a bacon roll on the bank. Pick the compact single hob or go double for bigger bite-time bosh.
88%Korda
KLUG17
The Korda Compac Carryall 110 is a compact EVA pouch built for keeping hooks, spools and small tackle bits sorted without clogging up your carryall.
89%Preston Innovations
ICS In-Line Pellet Feeder
A tidy, interchangeable pellet feeder for accurate short-hooklength work when you want to keep the feed compact and the rigs fishing clean.
88%Shimano
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.
94%Shimano
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.
91%Free Spirit
4m and 5m versions
A proper long-reach landing net handle for awkward margins, snaggy swims and fish that fancy one last run. The CTX Power Light brings serious reach while keeping the faff down.
89%Daiwa
Daiwa Ninja Feeder Reel
A sensible, nicely equipped feeder reel with a smooth geared-down retrieve, spare spool and sizes to cover everything from commercial carp to proper river work.
94%Shimano
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.
87%Drennan
Drennan 7 Strand Pike Wire, also listed as Drennan Pike Wire Trace
A dark bronze, seven-strand wire trace for pike anglers who want dependable bite protection without turning a neat lure or deadbait rig into a total faff.
89%Savage Gear
Savage Gear Pro Landing Net — available in Large, XL, DLX, fixed-handle and telescopic-handle variants
A predator-friendly net with a folding frame, rubber mesh and enough size options for perch, zander and proper pike. Here’s where it fits on the bank.
89%Deeper
Predator
A proper bit of kit for mapping depths, locating features and checking what’s going on beneath the surface — without lugging a boat around.
89%Drennan
Barbel Specialist Hooks
A heavy-gauge, Teflon-coated hook with a short shank and proper barbel credentials. Strong, tidy and available in loads of sizes.
86%Fox Rage
Fox Rage Voyager Lure Bag — NLU028
A neat little lure carrier for keeping your predator gear tidy, protected and ready to grab when the fish are on the munch.
89%Shimano
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.
92%Shimano
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.
88%One More Cast
Flat unhooking mat
A seriously well-padded carp mat with a raised edge, cover and stink bag. Proper fish-care kit for anglers who want safe unhooking without lugging a huge cradle around.
89%Daiwa
Daiwa Ninja Feeder Rod
A cracking feeder rod range with sensible lengths, proper quiver-tip versatility and the sort of straightforward build that makes a day on the bank feel easier.
90%Preston Innovations
11ft Monster X Pellet Waggler Rod
A proper pellet waggler tool for commercial fisheries, with the length, through action and fish-playing manners to keep carp under control without turning every bite into a scrap.
87%One More Cast
OMC Heist Carryall in OMC Splash Camo
The OMC Heist Carryall is built for anglers who like taking plenty of kit without turning the bank into a tackle shop explosion. Big, wipe-clean and topped with a handy bivvy table.
89%Shimano
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.
88%Shimano
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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