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1321 results

Bite alarms

89%

Nash

Nash Siren R2

Individual Siren R2 alarm — model T3000

The individual Nash Siren R2 alarm is smart, compact and nicely adaptable, with useful sensitivity, tone and LED adjustments for everything from open-water carp work to twitchy margin fishing.

Model T3000 is the individual Siren R2 alarm; T3001 is the receiver and T3002 is the two-rod presentation set.
Five selectable LED colours: red, blue, green, white and purple.
Six sensitivity settings cover movement from 10mm to 85mm, with four volume and five tone settings.

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Bite alarms

90%

Nash

Nash Siren R3+

Three-alarm set with receiver

The Nash Siren R3+ 3-rod set packs intelligent bite detection, cracking range and loads of adjustment into a tidy, fishery-friendly alarm system.

The three-rod set includes three Siren R3+ alarms and one R3+ receiver.
Each alarm uses patented microchip Intelligent Sensing, with two speed-sensing levels plus traditional roller-wheel indication.
Alarms offer four volume settings, five variable tones and red, blue, green, white or purple LED colours.

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Bite alarms

90%

Nash

Nash Siren R4

The Nash Siren R4 brings loads of clever thinking to the bank, from colour-changing LEDs and drop-back alerts to boat-friendly Homecoming Mode.

Five sensitivity settings and eight tone and volume adjustment options.
Five LED colours, with two brightness settings for each colour.
Homecoming Mode helps with boat navigation, while the alarm also offers a decreasing-tone drop-back alert.

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Luggage & bags

89%

Westin

Westin W3 Street Sling

Medium

A neat little sling for lure anglers who like travelling light, keeping the essentials close and avoiding a full rucksack faff.

Medium sling measuring 52 x 21 x 6 cm.
Made from coated 660D/210D Diamond Pattern Polyester.
Includes one 27 x 18 x 4 cm lure box.

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Poles & whips

89%

Preston Innovations

Preston Innovations Monster Carp Pole

8.5m

A proper margin bruiser for carp and F1s, with the top-kit package and pulling power to handle busy edges without turning every session into a faff.

8.5m fishing length for margin and close-range carp work.
Official weight of 789g and transport length of 185cm.
Includes a mini extension, two Power Top 2 kits and one spare Power Top 2 kit.

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Brollies & shelters

90%

Trakker

Trakker Tempest RS 200

A big, high-spec bivvy for anglers who want comfort, weather protection and less faff on longer sessions.

Two-person bivvy with 380cm width and 290cm depth.
25,000mm hydrostatic-head multilayer Aquatexx fabric with black-out pigment.
Rapid Knuckle System locks all five main poles into position.

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Rods

89%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SG2 Streetstyle Specialist Rod

Available in 2.08m and 2.21m versions, both rated 4–20g

A nimble little lure rod for urban predators, tight swims and anglers who like feeling every tap. The SG2 Streetstyle Specialist keeps things light, crisp and nicely manageable.

Available in 2.08m and 2.21m lengths.
Both versions cast lures from 4–20g.
Two-piece, high-modulus Toray carbon blank with fast action; some listings describe it as moderate-fast.

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Landing nets

91%

ESP

ESP Terry Hearn Landing Net

Full-size 44-inch carp landing net

A thoughtfully built 44-inch landing net with a long handle, soft mesh and a few cracking touches that make the whole business of netting a carp feel less stressful.

44-inch arms with approximately 1.22m-deep mesh
6ft (1.8m) slim reverse-taper handle
Super-soft olive-green mesh with 8mm holes

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Luggage & bags

85%

Nash

Nash Bank Life Toilet Roll Holder

Nash Bank Life Toilet Roll Holder T1270

A simple bit of bankside kit, but one that could save your loo roll from a proper soaking when the weather turns.

Holds one full toilet roll in a compact 14cm x 14cm x 14cm body.
Made from 450D fabric in Nash’s green Bank Life styling.
Twin/double zips open the holder for loading and help secure the roll inside.

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Luggage & bags

89%

Nash

Nash Subterfuge Hi Protect Rod Holdall

A proper protective home for three made-up carp rods, with room to grow when extra Rod Skins join the party.

Available in 10ft, 12ft and 13ft lengths.
Carries three fully made-up rods, including large big-pit reels and 50mm rings.
Stiffened tip protection, impact-resistant construction and water-resistant protection help shield your rods.

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Brollies & shelters

88%

Fox

Fox EOS 3 Man Bivvy

CUM255

A cracking khaki shelter with a proper peak, flexible front and enough space to make long sessions feel far less cramped.

Model/reference: CUM255
Dimensions: 205cm deep x 270cm wide x 140cm high
Weight: 7kg

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Reels

89%

Fox

Fox EOS Pro 10000

The Fox EOS Pro 10000 brings proper big-pit capacity, free-spool control and smart carp-friendly touches into a reel that’ll feel at home on commercial lakes and bigger waters alike.

Product code CRL081, with a 5.5:1 gear ratio and a weight of 526g.
Line capacity is 0.33mm/320m or 0.35mm/260m.
Nine stainless-steel ball bearings and Super Slow Oscillation help deliver a smooth retrieve and improved line lay.

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Rods

88%

Korda

Korda Kaizen Green Carp Rod

Standard carp rod range

A proper all-round carp rod range with the looks, build and casting manners to cover everything from tight margins to big-water chucking.

Available in 10ft, 12ft, 12ft 6in and 13ft lengths.
Test curves include 3lb, 3.5lb and 4lb.
Standard models feature Sea-Guide TDG twin-leg stainless-steel guides, a 40mm butt ring and 12mm tip guide.

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Luggage & bags

89%

Nash

Nash Subterfuge Hi Protect Rod Skin

A tough, water-resistant way to move made-up carp rods, big-pit reels and 50mm-ring rods around the bank without treating your kit like it’s made of eggshell.

Available in 1-, 2- and 3-rod versions.
Made for made-up two-piece rods, including rods with 50mm butt rings.
Impact-resistant solid-wall construction with a water-resistant finish and design.

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Luggage & bags

89%

Nash

Nash Scope Soft Protect Rucksack

30L and XL 55L

A tidy, protective rucksack with clever bucket storage, a built-in work tray and plenty of ways to expand it. Pick the 30L for shorter trips or the XL 55L when you’re staying out longer.

Available in 30L and XL 55L versions.
The 30L main compartment holds two 5-litre buckets.
The XL 55L can hold one 17-litre and one 5-litre bucket, or two 10-litre buckets or three 5-litre buckets.

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Reels

89%

Daiwa

Daiwa Legalis LT 3000-CXH

3000-CXH

The Legalis LT 3000-CXH is a light, fast-retrieve spinning reel built for lure anglers who want nimble handling, a useful spool size and enough drag for serious fish.

200 g body weight keeps a lure outfit light and responsive.
6.2:1 gearing delivers 93 cm of line per handle turn.
ATD drag offers controlled pressure when a fish makes a run.

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Reels

94%

Shimano

Shimano Stradic FM C5000 XG

C5000 XG

A cracking high-speed predator reel with the drag, gearing and line capacity to handle big lures, hard runs and a fair bit of rough stuff.

C5000 XG size with a fast 6.2:1 gear ratio
101 cm of line retrieved per handle turn
290 g aluminium/HAGANE Body with an 11 kg maximum drag

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Rods

90%

Matrix

Matrix Aquos Ultra-C Feeder Rod

Full range: 8ft, 9ft, 10ft and 11ft

A sharp-looking feeder range with proper carp-pulling muscle, four useful lengths and enough tip choice for everything from close-range commercials to longer chucking.

Four models cover 8ft, 9ft, 10ft and 11ft, with ratings from 30g to 50g.
Two-piece, equal-length construction makes the rods straightforward to transport and store.
Each rod comes with two 2.4mm carbon tips, listed as 1oz and 1.5oz.

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Luggage & bags

89%

Nash

Nash Scope Baiting Pouch

Scope Baiting Pouch

A cracking little bait bag for keeping boilies, catapults and baiting bits together — whether you’re carrying it cross-body or clipped round your waist.

Holds up to 3.5kg of boilies.
Measures 20cm high x 30cm wide x 14cm deep.
Adjustable shoulder strap can be unclipped for belt-loop waist carrying.

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Luggage & bags

88%

Nash

Nash Scope Security Pouch

Compact tackle and valuables pouch

Keep your licence, wallet, keys and essential terminal tackle together with this compact, properly adaptable pouch from Nash.

Manufacturer product ID: T3735.
Measures 20cm high x 15cm wide x 5cm deep.
Has a zipped main compartment, four rear mesh terminal-tackle pockets and a small front zipped document or licence pocket.

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Luggage & bags

89%

Nash

Nash Subterfuge Waterbox Carryall

Small, Medium and Large

A tough, wipe-clean EVA carryall with a useful work-tray lid and three sizes to suit anything from a short evening to a full-on carp campaign.

Available in Small 24L, Medium 36L and Large 47L sizes.
Made from high-density, closed-cell EVA with a fully waterproof, wipe-clean finish.
Welded construction avoids stitched seams, while reinforced bases and contact points help with durability.

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Rods

89%

Korum

Korum S23 Barbel Rod

12ft 2.25lb / 13ft 2.75lb

A purposeful barbel rod with a slim cork handle, plenty of backbone and a white tip that helps you spot those shy plucks before a lump tears off downstream.

The range comes in 12ft 2.25lb and 13ft 2.75lb versions.
K-Flex construction is designed to give the blank a strong, controlled action.
Tough SIC-lined guides and an anti-frap tip guide suit repeated river work.

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Bedchairs & sleep systems

88%

Fox

The Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL is a wide, flat-folding sleep platform for anglers who want a better night’s kip without feeling boxed in. It’s big, comfy and built for regular sessions, though the weight and packed size need a bit of thought.

XL dimensions are listed at 220 x 100 x 40cm, with another retailer listing 223 x 101 x 40cm.
Height adjusts from 40–50cm, helping you level the bed on uneven ground and match your bivvy.
The frame folds flat, with double hinges allowing a sleeping bag to stay inside when packed away.

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Chairs

91%

Preston Innovations

Preston Innovations Absolute D36 Mag Lok Station

Absolute D36 Mag Lok Station

A proper high-end match seatbox with loads of storage, clever Mag-Lok compatibility and the sort of solid, tidy setup that makes long coarse sessions a lot less faffy.

Six telescopic 36mm legs give the station a broad, adaptable footprint on uneven banks.
A Mag-Lok-compatible stacker plate is included, with compatibility across Absolute and Inception Mag-Lok trays and units.
Storage includes two deep side drawers, one shallow side drawer and a lidded 26mm shallow tray.

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Reels

89%

Shimano

Shimano Nasci FC 2500

NAS2500FC

The Shimano Nasci FC 2500 brings smooth gearing, a sensible 2500 size and plenty of useful features without turning your lure setup into a wallet-buster.

2500-size front-drag fixed spool reel weighing 240 g.
5.0:1 gear ratio with a 73 cm retrieve per crank.
Maximum drag is 9 kg, giving useful headroom for hard runs and snags.

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Tools & sharpeners

90%

Deeper

Deeper CHIRP+ 2 Smart Sonar

Full review

A compact castable sonar with GPS mapping, three CHIRP frequencies and enough detail to make finding predator spots far less of a guessing game.

90 g castable sonar with an ABS enclosure and titanium inserts.
Three-frequency CHIRP sonar, with narrow, medium and wide cone options.
Depth range from 15 cm down to 100 m.

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Landing nets

89%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Streetfighter Landing Net

Range review covering the 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.7m and 5.5m models

A proper predator net for roving anglers, with a fish-friendly rubber mesh, folding frame and a choice of handles from compact street work to long-reach canal and river duties.

Available in 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.7m and 5.5m versions.
The 1.8m model, NLN036, uses a two-section handle.
Larger models have a 50cm by 60cm head; the short street net measures 40cm by 50cm.

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Landing nets

89%

Nash

Nash Scope Black Ops Landing Net

6ft Scope Black Ops Landing Net

A compact, proper-solid landing net for short-range carp work, tight swims and anglers who hate lugging a full-length handle about.

Designed specifically for 6-foot fishing.
Packs down to approximately 29 inches.
High-strength carbon pole unscrews into two sections with a twist-lock mechanism.

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Bedchairs & sleep systems

87%

Nash

Nash Indulgence Heated Blanket

A proper bit of winter comfort for Indulgence owners, adding controlled warmth without turning your sleep system into a faffy, bulky mess.

Available in Compact, Standard and Wide bed-width options.
Uses elastics, toggles and a fitted elasticated head section to stay in place.
Four heating programmes cover quick warming, timed heating and two sleeping modes.

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Bedchairs & sleep systems

90%

Nash

Nash Scope OPS 4 Fold Sleep System MkII

A proper four-season sleep system for carp anglers who want warmth, comfort and a quicker pack-down without lugging a full bedchair and bag setup.

195cm x 77cm mattress platform
12.4kg overall weight
Four-fold frame with three-position head rake adjustment

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Reels

89%

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Revo Winch Low Profile Reel

REVO5 WINCH LP

A proper low-profile baitcaster for anglers who want slow, powerful retrieves, a cracking drag and enough capacity for serious predator work.

REVO5 WINCH LP low-profile baitcasting reel, SKU 1565158
5.4:1 gear ratio with a 58 cm / 23 in retrieve per turn
218 g / 7.7 oz body with X2-Cräftic alloy frame and sideplate

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Chairs

91%

Preston Innovations

Preston Innovations Absolute Station

Absolute Station

A cracking high-end seatbox for match anglers who want a stable, tidy and properly adaptable setup on the bank.

Lightweight hydroformed aluminium frame with six telescopic legs.
Integrated spirit level and non-marking leg blocks help create a stable, level setup.
Supplied with two deep drawers, one shallow drawer, a 26mm shallow tray with lid and Mag-Lok stacker plate.

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Brollies & shelters

91%

Fox

Fox Frontier X

The Fox Frontier X is a roomy 1-person-plus shelter built for anglers who want strong weather protection, clever ventilation and enough space for a proper session without stepping up to a full two-man.

1-person-plus design with dimensions of 260 × 198.5 × 140cm.
Khaki VenTec fabric with blackout laminate lining and a 20,000mm hydrostatic head.
Three door options: solid, clear and Camo Mozzy mesh.

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Luggage & bags

87%

Nash

Nash Subterfuge Wash Bag

T3463

The Nash Subterfuge Wash Bag keeps your wash kit protected, organised and hanging neatly wherever you’re bivvied up. It’ll even moonlight as a first-aid or terminal tackle bag.

Model T3463 with dimensions of 22cm x 14cm x 9cm.
5mm foam lining helps protect bottles from breakage.
Fold-out hanging design with a plastic hook for showers, trees, bivvies or gazebos.

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Luggage & bags

88%

Nash

Nash Subterfuge Waterbox Pouch

Available in Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL

A tidy, waterproof way to get your terminal tackle and bank bits under control, with five useful sizes and a cracking little see-through lid.

Five sizes are available, from 1.2-litre Small up to 5.7-litre XXL.
Reinforced moulded EVA construction with sealed seams and a fully waterproof design.
Matte waterproof zip has double zip pullers, with a translucent lid for quick identification.

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Bite alarms

90%

Delkim

Delkim Txi-D Black Edition

Black Edition single alarm; also available as an x3 alarm and receiver package

The Delkim Txi-D Black Edition keeps the familiar Delkim bite indication but adds digital radio, movement security and a cracking set of bank-friendly touches.

Digital signal processing, digital radio transmission and range testing are built in.
An IMU security movement sensor helps detect unwanted movement of the alarm.
There are 64 digital tone settings, plus adjustable beep speed and memorised user preferences.

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