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Thinking Anglers Olive Compact Fishing Carryall
Olive Compact Fishing Carryall
A neat little bit of luggage for roving anglers who want the essentials close without hauling a great big tackle bag around the lake.
- Compact dimensions: 33cm long x 23cm wide x 27cm deep.
- Made from 600D polyester in Thinking Anglers’ olive colourway.
- Features a hard base to help the bag sit neatly on the bank.
- Includes a large detachable shoulder strap, plus two side pockets, two front pockets and a top pocket.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Thinking Anglers Olive Compact Fishing Carryall, model TACC, manufacturer product ID TA18031401. It’s the olive 33cm version with a hard base and detachable shoulder strap.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-targeted compact carryall for mobile fishing, with a sensible pocket layout and useful hard base.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching7.9/10
- Ease of Use9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Roving carp anglers. It keeps a useful selection of tackle together without becoming a great lump to lug between swims.
- Stalking and margin anglers. The compact shape and multiple pockets are well suited to short, mobile sessions where you want the rods off and the kit close.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers carrying lots of tackle. The compact dimensions won’t give you the room of a larger carryall packed with boxes, bait and spare clothing.
- Long-session campers. You’ll probably need separate luggage for cooking gear, clothing, bait and all the other gubbins that builds up over a few nights.
The lowdown
Introducing the Thinking Anglers Olive Compact Fishing Carryall
A neat little bit of luggage for roving anglers who want the essentials close without hauling a great big tackle bag around the lake.
- Compact dimensions: 33cm long x 23cm wide x 27cm deep.
- Made from 600D polyester in Thinking Anglers’ olive colourway.
- Features a hard base to help the bag sit neatly on the bank.
- Includes a large detachable shoulder strap, plus two side pockets, two front pockets and a top pocket.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Thinking Anglers Olive Compact Fishing Carryall is a tidy, sensible bit of kit for short walks, stalking sessions and light tackle jobs. Its compact footprint should stop you dragging half the shed round the lake, while the separate pockets give the small essentials their own homes.
It won’t replace a full-sized carryall when you need bait, spare clothing and loads of terminal tackle. But for a mobile angler who likes travelling light, this is a proper handy option. Simple, well thought out and bob on for keeping the faff down.
A well-targeted compact carryall for mobile fishing, with a sensible pocket layout and useful hard base.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 7.9/10
- Ease of Use
- 9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
600D polyester, a hard base and a practical pocket layout point to a solid bit of everyday fishing luggage.
Its compact shape and carrying options should work particularly well when moving between swims.
It won’t catch fish for you, but quicker access and less clutter can help you stay mobile and focused on the spot.
The detachable shoulder strap and several outer pockets make the basic setup straightforward and easy to organise.
It offers useful features without pretending to be a huge luggage system, provided you genuinely want a compact carryall.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Thinking Anglers Olive Compact Fishing Carryall
There’s a lot to be said for not taking the whole blooming tackle shop down the bank. If you’re roving between swims, stalking a few carp or just nipping out for a short bite-time, a massive carryall can feel like overkill. That’s where the Thinking Anglers Olive Compact Fishing Carryall comes in.
This is a small, tidy bag designed around keeping things mobile. It measures 33cm long, 23cm wide and 27cm deep, so it should sit neatly at your feet or beside the chair without swallowing half the swim. You get enough room for the useful stuff, but not an invitation to pack every spare lead you own.
The shape makes most sense for the angler who likes travelling light. A few bits of terminal tackle, some PVA, baiting tools, spare rigs and personal essentials can all live in one place. You’re not building a full session station here, mate. You’re putting together a compact grab-and-go kit.
Storage is split across the main compartment and a decent spread of outer pockets. There are two side pockets, two front pockets and a top pocket, which is cracking for keeping smaller items away from the main pile. Put the things you grab most often in the outer sections and you’ll spend less time rummaging around when a take could be on the cards.
That pocket layout is especially useful on the move. Keep your rig wallet or leads in one place, PVA and baiting bits in another, then leave the main compartment for the larger handful of tackle. It’s a simple approach, but it can make a short session feel much less faffy.
The hard base is another practical touch. A soft-bottomed bag can slump over, pick up damp muck and generally become a bit of a nuisance on uneven ground. A firmer base helps this one sit properly, whether it’s on a platform, a hard path or a patch of bank that’s seen a fair bit of rain.
It’s made from 600D polyester, a familiar sort of material for fishing luggage. That gives the bag a useful balance of toughness and manageable weight, while the olive colour keeps the look understated. No shouting, no daft gloss finish — just a proper bank-friendly appearance that’ll blend in nicely.
Carrying-wise, you get a large detachable shoulder strap. That’s dead handy when you’re moving swims with a rod in one hand and everything else in the other. Detachable also means you can remove it when you’d rather carry the bag by its main handles or keep the setup tidier in the barrow.
The main thing to understand is its size. This is a compact carryall, not a full luggage system. If you need several tackle boxes, big bait tubs, spare layers and lunch for a long day, you’ll soon find the limits. Pack sensibly, though, and it looks like a bob-on little companion for mobile fishing — especially when the fish are on the munch and you don’t want to be lumbered with a huge bag.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Dimensions
- 33cm L x 23cm W x 27cm D
- Material
- 600D polyester
- Colour
- Olive
- Base
- Hard base
- Carrying options
- Large detachable shoulder strap
- Storage layout
- Main compartment, two side pockets, two front pockets and a top pocket
Specs checked with Thinking Anglers, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The roving angler’s little helper
The big appeal here is restraint. This isn’t trying to be a giant tackle station with room for everything bar the kitchen sink. It’s a compact bag for the kit you actually need when you’re moving swims, fishing the margins or keeping things light.
That makes the layout more important than sheer capacity. A main compartment handles the bulk of your small tackle, while two side pockets, two front pockets and a top pocket give you plenty of ways to split up bits and bobs. Think alarms, leads, PVA, spare rigs, bait tools and personal bits rather than a mountain of gear.
Compact luggage
A tidy layout without the tackle mountain
The bag measures 33cm L x 23cm W x 27cm D and is made from 600D polyester in olive. That keeps the footprint compact, while the hard base helps it hold its shape and sit securely on the bank.
Storage comes from the main compartment, two side pockets, two front pockets and a top pocket. That’s a useful spread for separating terminal tackle, PVA, baiting tools, spare rigs and the little personal bits that always seem to end up loose in a carryall.
The large detachable shoulder strap is well suited to roving. Sling it over your shoulder when moving between swims, then ditch the strap if you prefer a cleaner carry setup.
Worth knowing. No tackle boxes or other contents are specified as included. Plan on adding your own boxes, wallets or pouches to make the main compartment work for your fishing.
On the bank
Best when you’re keeping things light
This carryall suits anglers who move around. Stalking, margin fishing, short after-work sessions and watercraft-led roving all fit the brief nicely. You can keep the key kit close without dragging a full-sized luggage setup from swim to swim.
It’s also useful when your tackle needs are modest. A couple of rig wallets, leads, PVA, scissors, baiting tools and a few essentials should be much easier to organise than they would be in one huge open bag.
For a long session, you’ll need to be more selective. Clothing, cooking kit, lots of bait and multiple tackle boxes will quickly push beyond what this compact shape is meant to handle.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know
Does it have a hard base? Yes. That helps the carryall stay upright and gives it a more stable feel on uneven or damp ground.
Can you remove the shoulder strap? Yes, the large shoulder strap is detachable. That gives you a bit more flexibility depending on how you’re carrying the bag around the swim.
Will it hold a full day’s tackle? It depends how lightly you fish, but its compact dimensions mean it’s aimed at essentials rather than a full carp-camp loadout. If you pack three boxes, loads of bait and spare clothing, it’ll be a bit naff for the job.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Compact shape suits roving, stalking and short sessions.
- Hard base helps keep the bag stable and off damp ground.
- Loads of external pocket options for separating smaller tackle.
- Detachable shoulder strap gives you another carrying option.
Worth knowing
- Limited capacity compared with a full-sized carryall.
- No tackle boxes or contents are specified as included.
- The compact design means you’ll need to pack with a bit of discipline.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Does the Thinking Anglers Compact Carryall include tackle boxes?
Does the Thinking Anglers Compact Carryall include tackle boxes?
No contents or included tackle boxes are specified, so treat it as the bag only and add your own boxes or pouches.
02Is the shoulder strap removable?
Is the shoulder strap removable?
Yes. It comes with a large detachable shoulder strap, giving you the option to carry it over your shoulder or use the bag in a different way.
03What type of fishing is it best for?
What type of fishing is it best for?
It’s aimed at compact, mobile fishing. It makes most sense for roving, stalking, margin work and shorter sessions where you want the basics without a full luggage setup.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are compact shape suits roving, stalking and short sessions. and hard base helps keep the bag stable and off damp ground.; the main trade-off is limited capacity compared with a full-sized carryall..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Compact shape suits roving, stalking and short sessions.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Roving carp anglers: It keeps a useful selection of tackle together without becoming a great lump to lug between swims.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Limited capacity compared with a full-sized carryall.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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