TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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1331 results
88%Shimano
Shimano PowerPro Braid
A proven braided mainline for carp, lure and coarse anglers who want sharper bite detection, less stretch and a line that behaves itself on the reel.
88%Gardner Tackle
Hook-point sharpening tool
A compact sharpening tool for keeping nearly sharp hooks properly sticky, without turning a quick bank job into a full-on metalwork faff.
88%Savage Gear
18 cm, 25 cm and selected 32 cm variants; slow-sinking and moderate-sinking options
A big, bendy predator lure with a proper roach-like glide, built for anglers chasing a serious pike bite rather than picking away at jacks.
89%Daiwa
3000-C
Light, smooth and properly easy to live with, the Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-C is a smart choice for lure fishing, feeder work and lighter coarse tackle.
89%Drennan
Available in 5g, 10g, 20g, 25g and 35g versions
A bright, buoyant pike float for livebaits and deadbaits, with enough ways to set it up for rivers, lakes and a fair old range of bait sizes.
88%Sonik
SubSonik Mainline
A versatile carp mainline with quick-sinking manners, low memory and plenty of abrasion resistance for everyday bank work.
89%Sonik
Sonik HeroX Bite Alarm Set + Bivvy Lamp
A cracking wireless alarm package with proper drop-back indication, a handy receiver and a bivvy lamp that does more than just glow in the dark.
90%Gardner Tackle
ATTS Silent Bite Alarm head
A properly clever alarm head for tidy, low-key sessions, with no faffy controls and all the indication handled by your ATTx receiver.
89%Korum
11 ft and 12 ft models
Need one rod for roving the river, chucking a feeder and stillwater work? The Korum River Quiver looks like a cracking all-rounder, with useful quiver tips and sensible line ratings across two handy lengths.
89%Daiwa
Black Widow G50 Carp Rod range
A cracking all-round carp rod range with slim blanks, sensible fittings and plenty of choice for margin work, chucking and general lake fishing.
89%Drennan
Loose hooks and hook-to-nylon packs
A proper dependable pattern for commercial carp, margin work and general coarse fishing, with a wide gape, sharp point and handy hook-to-nylon option.
89%Sonik
Xtractor+ 5000
A tidy 5000-size carp reel with serious line capacity, a useful Quick-Torque drag and a few clever touches that make life easier on the bank.
88%RidgeMonkey
RM794
A tidy little bit of bank hardware that helps keep slings, boats, buckets and more exactly where you want them. Proper handy after dark, too.
89%Korda
Dark Matter Leaders range, including Heli-Safe Leader, Ring Swivel Leader and Hybrid Lead Clip Leader
Pre-tied fused leaders with integral tungsten sections, several rig-ready options and proper abrasion resistance. A cracking shortcut when you want your end tackle sitting tight on the deck.
89%Daiwa
Ninja X Feeder Rod range
A cracking range of feeder rods that covers everything from short-range commercial work to proper distance fishing, with sensible quiver tips and a lovely light feel.
87%Shimano
CDF201A · Left-hand retrieve
Compact, tidy and properly fishable, the left-hand Shimano Cardiff 201A brings a classic round-profile feel to lure and bait work without turning the bank into a faff-fest.
88%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve · C4-5601
A cracking Swedish-made round reel for predator anglers who want solid gears, a sensible retrieve and plenty of control without faffing about.
88%Westin
Shadtail and R2F versions
From the flexible Shadtail to the wire-through R2F, Ricky the Roach gives pike and perch anglers a convincing baitfish profile in several cracking sizes.
88%Sonik
12ft / 13ft
A long-range spod rod with a proper engine room, smart anti-frap details and two useful lengths. Here’s where the Sonik Turbospod earns its keep on the bank.
87%Shimano
12 ft version: SHTXL18
A proper single-rod sleeve for carp anglers who want their rods protected, organised and ready to sling onto an Aero Quiver setup.
87%RidgeMonkey
Weed Green
A proper low-profile braid for carp anglers who want the main line pinned down, barely any stretch and plenty of control around snags, weed and awkward lakebeds.
88%Sonik
SK-47 Carbon 7000 · BC0032
A big-pit-style 7000 reel with a surprisingly sensible spec sheet. The SK-47 Carbon is built for distance, tidy line lay and proper control when a carp finally plods off.
88%Sonik
8000 and 10000 standard or FRS versions
A proper long-range carp reel with a graphite build, chunky drag and tidy line lay. Available in 8000 and 10000 sizes, it’s built for serious casting and hauling a lump home.
89%Korum
Opportunist XTND 3.60m / 2.25lb version
A tidy, versatile barbel and chub rod with a progressive blank, compact transport length and enough poke for proper river work.
91%Delkim
Single alarm
A proper feature-packed digital alarm for anglers who want crisp bite indication, loads of tuning and a bit more security on the bank.
91%Shimano
Ultegra 14000 XTE
A big-pit reel with serious distance tools, a smooth drag and enough line capacity for demanding carp and coarse work. The Ultegra XTE 14000 is a cracking bit of kit, but it’s no featherweight.
Airflo
Forge Pike Fly Line
A proper predator fly line with the punch to turn over bigger pike flies, without making every cast feel like hard graft.
90%Shimano
Big Softbait Spinning
A high-end pike stick with serious casting tech, a crisp extra-fast action and enough muscle for proper big softbaits.
86%Fox Rage
Pike Trace Kit
Want to make tidy, reliable pike traces without buying every little bit separately? The Fox Rage Pike Trace Kit gives you the core components to get cracking, with less faff at the bank and more control over your terminal end.
88%Shimano
Small, Medium and Large
A tough, configurable bit of luggage for keeping tools, terminal tackle and session essentials under control — available in three genuinely useful sizes.
88%Shimano
Available as Large Cooler Bag and Session Cooler Bag
A proper bit of bankside luggage for keeping food, drinks and bait organised, chilled and away from the usual bivvy chaos.
87%RidgeMonkey
30lb / 40lb options
A tough, fast-sinking leader for carp anglers fishing snags, weed and mussel beds. Here’s where this chunky fluorocarbon-coated mono makes sense on the bank.
88%Daiwa
2400m · 0.20mm · 3.1kg
A cracking bulk spool of dependable mono for coarse and match anglers who want plenty of line without rinsing the tackle budget.
90%Delkim
DD007
A feature-packed receiver for Delkim users who want clear alerts, clever night-time tools and a bit more peace of mind around the swim.
89%Preston Innovations
PR36 Hooks
A sharp, strong barbless eyed hook for match carp, hair rigs and proper coarse-fishing graft.
88%Daiwa
Daiwa Prorex X Spin Rod range; check the exact length and casting weight before buying.
A lively, well-specced predator rod with proper Daiwa carbon tech, Fuji fittings and a useful spread of lure-weight options.
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