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Bite alarms
Sonik Gizmo2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp87%

Sonik

Sonik Gizmo2 Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp

2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 alarm sets with bivvy lamp

A cracking alarm package with loads of colour, a proper long-range receiver and a handy synchronised bivvy lamp. Here’s where it shines — and where the faff might catch you out.

  • Available as 2+1, 3+1 or 4+1 alarm sets, with model SKUs HC0087, HC0088 and HC0089 respectively.
  • Alarm and receiver range is up to 200 metres, depending on conditions and the swim layout.
  • Receiver has four channels and can sync with up to eight alarms.
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Cooking & brew kit
RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition88%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition

Standard and XL sizes

A clever two-piece cooking setup for the bank, with a deep pan, griddle, detachable handles and a non-stick granite-style coating.

  • Granite-style non-stick coating with a PFOA-free finish.
  • Includes one deep-sided saucepan and one griddle pan.
  • Removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles with protective pouch.
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Reels
Sonik Kraft 14000 Carp Reel88%

Sonik

Sonik Kraft 14000 Carp Reel

Sonik Kraft 14000 Carp Reel

A properly capable big-pit reel with long-distance credentials, a strong drag and enough line capacity for serious carp fishing.

  • 14000-size carp reel with a 45 mm ultra-long-distance spool
  • Slow O.S.C. system helps produce an even, tidy line lay
  • Quick-Torque drag delivers up to 18 kg of maximum drag power
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Reels
Sonik Maglev Reel88%

Sonik

Sonik Maglev Reel

14000 and 18000 sizes

A lightweight magnesium big-pit reel with a proper 45mm spool, serious drag power and two useful size options. Here’s where the Maglev fits on the carp bank.

  • Available in 14000 and 18000 sizes.
  • Both models use a 45mm stroke distance-casting spool.
  • The 14000 weighs 556g; the 18000 weighs 566g.
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Cooking & brew kit
RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition88%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition

Granite Edition

A cracking two-pan cookset for proper bank food, with clever handles, useful extras and enough room to turn a quick brew stop into a full-on feed.

  • Two-pan set with a griddle pan and flat-bottomed pan, each holding 1.9 litres.
  • Granite-style, PFOA-free non-stick coating and lightweight aluminium construction.
  • Removable magnetic cool-touch handles, plus protective pouches for the handles and utensils.
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Chairs
Sonik Bank-Tek Combi Chair89%

Sonik

Sonik Bank-Tek Combi Chair

Sonik Bank-Tek Combi Chair

A lightweight, adjustable chair built for sloping swims, levelbeds and anglers who want a higher seat without lugging a monster recliner.

  • Combi frame suits sloping banks or the side of a levelbed.
  • Cam-lock adjustment helps you get set up quickly.
  • Longer legs give a higher seating position, with adjustable front legs and mud feet.
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Brollies & shelters
Sonik Opti-Cam Oval Brolly89%

Sonik

Sonik Opti-Cam Oval Brolly

60-inch oval brolly shelter

Light, quick to put up and packed with useful bits, the Sonik Opti-Cam Oval Brolly looks a cracking option for anglers who like to move swims without dragging a full bivvy around.

  • 60-inch oval brolly with assembled dimensions of 2.40m wide × 1.85m deep × 1.35m high.
  • 5.8kg shelter weight with a 1.83m × 0.20m transport size.
  • 210D OPTI-CAM HD fabric with 10,000mm hydrostatic-head waterproofing.
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Cooking & brew kit
RidgeMonkey Square Kettle Paracord Edition87%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Square Kettle Paracord Edition

Square Kettle Paracord Edition

A clever little square kettle that packs neatly, heats on direct flame and looks right at home on the bank. Here’s which size makes sense for your fishing.

  • Available in Small, Large and XL sizes.
  • Capacities are 0.5 litres, 1.1 litres and 2 litres respectively.
  • Made from lightweight, hardwearing anodised aluminium.
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Rods
Spomb S Rod86%

Spomb

Spomb S Rod

12ft and 13ft models

A dedicated Spomb and spod rod with the power, casting hardware and no-nonsense build to get bait out there without making the job a faff.

  • Available in 12ft and 13ft lengths, with model codes DRD007 and DRD008 respectively.
  • Built around high-modulus carbon blanks with reinforced carbon power joints.
  • Uses 50mm-to-16mm American Tackle Ti-Forged Air guides, with a ceramic-ring tip guide.
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Chairs
Sonik Bank-Tek Recliner Armchair88%

Sonik

Sonik Bank-Tek Recliner Armchair

Sonik Bank-Tek Recliner Armchair · EC0026

A roomy, supportive carp chair with a handy eight-position recline, adjustable legs and swivel mud feet. A cracking option when you want to stay put without wrecking your back.

  • Eight-position recline mechanism for upright fishing or proper lounging.
  • Four fully adjustable legs with swivel mud feet for uneven ground.
  • High back with a padded fleece pillow and padded armrests.
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Tools & sharpeners
Dynamite Baits Fishing Towel86%

Dynamite Baits

Dynamite Baits Fishing Towel

Fishing towel

A proper cotton towel for grubby hands, wet fish care and groundbait mixing. Nothing flashy, just a smart little bit of kit that earns its place on the bank.

  • Measures 61 x 41cm, or 24 x 16 inches.
  • Made from 100% cotton.
  • Reversible design: red on one side, black with a red Dynamite logo on the other.
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Feeders
Spomb Spod Bait Bomb90%

Spomb

Spomb Spod Bait Bomb

Available in Mini, Midi, Midi X and Large sizes, with black or white colour options.

Need to get bait out tight, dry and without half of it flying off on the cast? The Spomb Spod Bait Bomb is still a cracking bit of kit for building a spot at range.

  • Available in Mini, Midi, Midi X and Large sizes, plus black and white colour options.
  • The enclosed hard shell helps prevent bait loss during the cast.
  • It opens fully on impact with the water and floats after opening for fast aquaplane retrieval.
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Luggage & bags
Sonik Xtractor 3-Rod Transport System89%

Sonik

Sonik Xtractor 3-Rod Transport System

T30 and T50 options

A tidy, flexible carry system for XTRACTOR and Recon rods, with useful storage and a proper waterproof base.

  • Designed to carry up to three XTRACTOR rods.
  • T30 fits 6ft and 8ft XTRACTOR rods; T50 fits 9ft, 10ft and 12ft Recon rods.
  • Both versions use HD 600D PVC-backed Bank-Tek camo material with a waterproof base.
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Luggage & bags
Sonik Xtractor Rod Sleeve88%

Sonik

Sonik Xtractor Rod Sleeve

Sonik Xtractor Rod Sleeve

A properly handy sleeve for Sonik Xtractor users, with room for your rods, net, banksticks and a few terminal bits without turning the van into a tackle shop.

  • Available for Sonik Xtractor rods in 6ft, 9ft and 10ft versions.
  • Made from HD 600D PVC-backed Bank-Tek camo material with full padding.
  • Connector points let you join multiple sleeves together.
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Cooking & brew kit
Sonik Sizzla Cutlery Set86%

Sonik

Sonik Sizzla Cutlery Set

Sonik Sizzla Cutlery Set · SKU UC0015

A compact stainless-steel cutlery kit with everything you need for a decent bankside meal, tucked into a neat neoprene pouch. No faff, no loose bits rolling round the bivvy.

  • Includes one knife, one fork, one tablespoon, one teaspoon and one serrated cutting knife.
  • The serrated cutting knife comes with its own protective sheath.
  • Everything is supplied in a protective neoprene pouch.
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Tools & sharpeners
RidgeMonkey Choppa Boilie Cutter89%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Choppa Boilie Cutter

Small, medium or large

Want irregular chopped boilies without attacking a handful with a knife? The RidgeMonkey Choppa makes that job quicker, cleaner and a lot less faffy on the bank.

  • Designed to chop multiple boilies at once.
  • Available in Small, Medium and Large sizes.
  • Small suits 14–16 mm boilies, Medium suits 18–20 mm and Large suits 22–26 mm.
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Bedchairs & sleep systems
Sonik Bank-Tek Levelbed89%

Sonik

Sonik Bank-Tek Levelbed

Standard Bank-Tek Levelbed

A solid, well-specced bedchair with a genuinely flat profile, a comfy padded mattress and enough adjustment for lumpy banks. It’s not the lightest option, but for proper overnight carp sessions it looks bob on.

  • 203 × 80 cm assembled sleeping area, with adjustable height from 40 to 52 cm.
  • 10.4 kg standard weight, with a maximum capacity of 150 kg.
  • Six-leg steel and aluminium frame with strengthened double-tube legs and swivel mud feet.
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Bedchairs & sleep systems
Sonik Bank-Tek 5 Season Sleep System88%

Sonik

Sonik Bank-Tek 5 Season Sleep System

EC0049

A proper all-in-one bedchair and sleeping bag setup for cold-weather carp sessions, with a flat six-leg frame, warm 5-season insulation and a few cracking comfort touches.

  • Six-leg steel and aluminium frame with a completely flat profile and Grip-Lok height adjustment.
  • Full 5-season sleeping bag with silicone-treated hollow-fibre insulation, micro-fleece upper lining and smooth polyester base.
  • Includes a padded mattress, raised pillow, attached sleeping bag, mosquito head-net panel and full compression bag.
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Tackle storage
RidgeMonkey Modular Bucket88%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Modular Bucket

Standard (RM032) and XL (RM034)

A cracking bit of bank kit that turns a humble bucket into a proper bait station, with two freezer-safe boxes and a clever bait-waiter setup.

  • Available in Standard RM032 and XL RM034 sizes.
  • Standard holds approximately 17 litres; XL holds approximately 30 litres.
  • Includes two freezer-safe bait boxes with tight-fitting lids.
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Tackle storage
Sonik Lokbox Compact Rig Box88%

Sonik

Sonik Lokbox Compact Rig Box

Compact rig box

A neat little rig wallet for keeping pre-tied carp rigs, hooks and fiddly bits sorted without filling half your carryall.

  • Stores up to 25 pre-tied rigs using the supplied rig board pins.
  • Lid includes 21 slim storage compartments for small terminal tackle.
  • Built-in 20 cm rig ruler helps with consistent hooklink lengths.
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Tackle storage
RidgeMonkey Armoury Stackable Storage Box87%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Armoury Stackable Storage Box

Available in 16L, 36L and 66L sizes

A proper tidy-up job for your tackle room, bivvy and boot. The Armoury boxes stack neatly, shrug off a bit of weather and make lugging your kit about far less of a faff.

  • Available in 16L, 36L and 66L sizes.
  • Made from impact-resistant polypropylene with a weather-resistant, wipe-clean finish.
  • Clip-and-lock handles, reinforced corners and a lid designed to support stacking.
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Cooking & brew kit
Sonik Sizzla 2Burna88%

Sonik

Sonik Sizzla 2Burna

Sonik Sizzla 2Burna UC0014

Two burners, a supplied griddle and a fold-out design make the Sizzla 2Burna a cracking option for anglers who want more than a brew and a pot noodle on the bank.

  • Two-burner portable camping stove with 4.6 kW total output.
  • Each burner delivers 2.3 kW and uses 164 g/h of gas.
  • Push-button piezo ignition and independent controls for both burners.
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Cooking & brew kit
Sonik Sizzla Multi-Pan Set88%

Sonik

Sonik Sizzla Multi-Pan Set

Sonik Sizzla Multi-Pan Set (UC0002)

A clever two-pan cooking setup for anglers who want a hot meal on the bank, without lugging a full kitchen around.

  • Two lightweight die-cast aluminium pans, each with a 1.1-litre capacity.
  • Includes one griddle pan and one smooth-bottomed pan.
  • Heavy-duty fluoropolymer non-stick coating on the pans.
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Luggage & bags
RidgeMonkey Ruggage Rucksack89%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Ruggage Rucksack

RidgeMonkey Ruggage Rucksack, RM675

A 40-litre fishing rucksack with a smart tray, loads of zipped storage and a waterproof base. Handy, tidy and built for anglers who hate a bag full of loose bits.

  • 40-litre main compartment with a dual zip for easy access.
  • Five dual-zipped external pockets plus three internal zipped mesh pockets.
  • Magnetic EVA-moulded utility tray built into the top of the rucksack.
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Landing nets
Sonik Xtractor+ Landing Net89%

Sonik

Sonik Xtractor+ Landing Net

42in telescopic carp landing net

A proper carp net with a clever telescopic handle, soft mesh and enough reach for awkward margins. Handy kit for mobile anglers and cramped swims.

  • 42-inch (107cm) landing-net head with a 95cm net depth.
  • Two-piece telescopic handle adjusts from 1.20m to 1.80m.
  • Stiff carbon handle and net arms with a forged aluminium spreader block.
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Fish care
Sonik Bank-Tek Unhooking Cradle87%

Sonik

Sonik Bank-Tek Unhooking Cradle

Sonik Bank-Tek Unhooking Cradle GC0003

A roomy, padded cradle with a fish-friendly lining, draining mesh and a compact fold. Dead handy for carp anglers who want a safer unhooking setup without lugging a full-blown mat system.

  • Product code GC0003, with a 96 × 52 × 22cm working size.
  • HD PVC fish-friendly lining with an extra-thick padded base and rigid padded walls.
  • Protective retention flap includes a mesh inspection panel for keeping an eye on the fish.
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Luggage & bags
Trakker Downpour T1 Carryall88%

Trakker

Trakker Downpour T1 Carryall

Trakker Downpour T1 Carryall

A tough, wipe-clean EVA carryall with a clever work-surface lid and four useful sizes. Here’s where the Downpour T1 earns its keep on the bank — and where it might be a bit much.

  • Available in Small, Medium, Large and XL sizes.
  • Welded n-Dura EVA construction helps protect kit from wet weather.
  • Overlapping moulded lid doubles as a work surface or bivvy table.
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Brollies & shelters
RidgeMonkey Escape FQ1 Bivvy90%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Escape FQ1 Bivvy

RidgeMonkey Escape FQ1 Bivvy

A roomy, weather-ready solo bivvy with a cracking HydroX shell, useful headroom and a full kit that keeps the faff down on longer carp sessions.

  • One-man carp-fishing bivvy with 250 × 195 × 144 cm external dimensions.
  • 150D HydroX fabric with a 20,000 mm hydrostatic head and UPF50 UV protection.
  • 7.5 kg for the bivvy alone, or 15 kg for the full kit.
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Bait & bag mixes
Sticky Baits The Krill Pink Ones Pop-Ups90%

Sticky Baits

Sticky Baits The Krill Pink Ones Pop-Ups

The Krill Pink Ones Pop-Ups

A cheeky pale-pink twist on a proven fishmeal hookbait, with plenty of buoyancy and a visual edge for rigs from zigs to chods.

  • Fishmeal-based pop-up with boosted attractor levels.
  • Bespoke pale pink colour for extra visual separation over darker foodbait.
  • Available in 12mm, 14mm and 16mm diameters.
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Fish care
RidgeMonkey Perspective Collapsible Bucket89%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Perspective Collapsible Bucket

Perspective Collapsible Bucket

A proper handy bit of fish-care kit that folds flat, pours neatly and lets you see exactly what’s going on inside.

  • Available in 10L and 15L capacities, with product codes RM296 and RM297 respectively.
  • The rigid top ring helps the bucket hold its shape, while reinforced PVC walls and base are built for regular bankside use.
  • A clear front panel lets you view the contents and makes rig testing in the water much easier.
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Bait & bag mixes
Sticky Baits The Krill Active Frozen Boilies87%

Sticky Baits

Sticky Baits The Krill Active Frozen Boilies

Sticky Baits The Krill Active Frozen Boilies

A proper krill-based freezer bait with a messy active coating built to get attraction working quickly. Here’s where it fits on the carp bank.

  • Freezer-only carp boilie; there’s no shelf-life version of Krill Active.
  • Available in 12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 24mm diameters.
  • Pack sizes include 1kg, 5kg and 10kg, with larger bulk quantities available.
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Bait & bag mixes
Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies91%

Sticky Baits

Sticky Baits The Krill Boilies

The Krill Boilies

A fishmeal-based bottom bait with krill in the mix, The Krill has become a go-to for anglers wanting a food-led boilie that’s easy to fish over all year.

  • Fishmeal-based boilie containing krill.
  • Recipe comprises 25 different ingredients.
  • Designed as a bottom bait and needle-friendly for hair-rigging.
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Mainline
RidgeMonkey RM-Tec Mono90%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey RM-Tec Mono

RM-Tec Mono 15lb, 0.38mm

A sinking mono with low stretch, low memory and plenty of spool on tap. Here’s where RM-Tec Mono fits on the bank — and where it might not.

  • Sinking monofilament designed to settle onto the lakebed within minutes.
  • Supplied on generous 1,200-metre spools.
  • Available in clear, brown and green.
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Bait & bag mixes
Sticky Baits Cloudy Bloodworm Liquid88%

Sticky Baits

Sticky Baits Cloudy Bloodworm Liquid

1 litre

A properly handy liquid attractor for adding a cloudy, bloodwormy edge to bags, spod mixes and loose feed.

  • Made using real, fresh bloodworm.
  • Salts and sugars help the liquid dissolve and spread readily.
  • Creates a hazy attraction cloud around the lakebed.
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Bait & bag mixes
Sticky Baits Cloudy Manilla Liquid88%

Sticky Baits

Sticky Baits Cloudy Manilla Liquid

Cloudy Manilla Liquid, 1 litre

A versatile litre of sweet, salty liquid that adds a hazy feeding signal around your bait. Handy stuff for PVA, spod mixes, pellets and method feeder work.

  • 1-litre jerry can of Manilla-flavoured liquid attractor.
  • Contains highly soluble liquid foods, plus salts and sugars.
  • Creates a hazy cloud close to the lake bed.
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Mainline
RidgeMonkey Ascend Zig & Floater Mainline88%

RidgeMonkey

RidgeMonkey Ascend Zig & Floater Mainline

300m · 0.30mm · 12lb / 5.4kg

A clear, neutral-buoyancy nylon mainline built for zig rigs and surface work, with the sort of low-vis finish and tidy handling that can make a difference when carp are cruising.

  • Premium-grade nylon in a clear, ultra-clear finish
  • Neutral buoyancy for zig and floater applications
  • 0.30mm diameter with a 12lb / 5.4kg breaking strain
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