TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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84%Daiwa
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.
77%RidgeMonkey
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.
84%Sticky Baits
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.
77%Nash
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.
86%Delkim
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.
88%Mainline
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.
84%Trakker
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.
86%Daiwa
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.
90%Shimano
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.
92%Shimano
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.
92%Shimano
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.
92%Shimano
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.
86%Korda
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.
84%ESP
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.
70%Nash
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.
90%CC Moore
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.
88%Korda
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.
86%Korda
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.
84%Korda
Boom 20lb / 0.50mm, 15m spool
A green-tinted, very stiff fluorocarbon for building the boom section of spinner, hinged stiff and combi rigs. You can crimp it too.
88%Korda
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.
88%Korda
Dark Matter Tungsten Tubing, 2m (Weed Green, Silt or Gravel)
Korda’s heavyweight anti-tangle tubing. It’s built to sink and lie flat so the last bit of your mainline stays out of the way.
86%One More Cast
Tweakers Touch Me Up hook sharpener (code OMCTMU)
A compact honing tool. You push the point in, give it a twist and pull it out. Brilliant for a touch-up, but it won’t save a hook that’s properly knackered.
79%NGT
Fully adjustable 3-rod Tri-Pod, supplied with carry case
A light aluminium tri-pod that folds into its own case. On paper it’s a cheap, grab-and-go way to hold three rods where bank sticks won’t go in.
92%Korda
Original pattern, sizes 4 / 6 / 8, barbed or barbless
Korda’s extra-sharpened Wide Gape. Sticky sharp out the packet, but the fine point is delicate.
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