BARGAIN HUNTER Top deals on new tackle
Our tackle expert Mark Sawyer sniffs out great gear at the best prices for you every week
SAVE £20 STILLWATER LUREBAG
THIS compact bag is brilliant for roving while you’re lure fishing your local venue.
It has two adjustable compartment boxes to hold all your lures and rig components, and front and side pockets to hold things you need to keep to hand, such as forceps. Strapping on the top can hold net handles and spare rods.
Price: £29.99 RRP: £49.99, www.fishingmegastore.com
SAVE £30 TF GEAR X-TUFF BOOTS
THESE boots will give you loads of grip on slippy banks and platforms thanks to their deep cut soles.
They’re also totally waterproof and breathable, so no more sweaty feet, and they come with an extra lining that will keep you warm in winter. On sale are sizes 9-12.
Price: £29.99 RRP: £59.99, www.totalfishinggear.co.uk
SAVE £5 DIEM MULTI TOOL
THIS is a handy little tool to have with you when you’re out on the bank. You can use it as line scissors, pliers or for opening shot and crimping. It’s spring-loaded and has a non-slip handle. Price: £4.99
RRP: £9.99, www.sports direct.com
SAVE £28 DAIWA 20 CROSSCAST 45 REEL
THIS popular Daiwa big pit reel is perfect for taking on big fish, and its 45mm profile long-cast spool and Slow Cross Wrap line oscillation system make for easy distance casting. It comes in shallow C (300m of 0.35mm line) and LD (530m of 0.35mm line) spool versions.
Price: £97.52
RRP: £125, www.fishingtackleandbait.co.uk
SAVE £2.29 ADVANTA BOILIE DIP
GIVE your hookbaits a boost with this great additive.
On offer is the 250ml coconut and pineapple flavour – just the job now that the weather is finally starting to warm up. It’s also PVA-friendly, so you can use it with a bag and stringers.
Price: £2.70 RRP: £4.99, www.anglingdirect.co.uk
SAVE £10 SAVE £25 TRAKKER NITELIFE HEADTORCH
NIGHT fishing’s back at the end of the month, so now’s the time to get ready for its return. This headtorch’s main 120 lumen white LED light is perfect for letting you see what you’re doing, and it also has twin red LEDs and a discreet red light to help conserve night vision.
Price: £24.99 RRP: £49.99, www.total-fishingtackle.com
MAVER MATCH SERIES 45INS UMBRELLA
STAY out of the spring and summer showers with this 45ins brolly. Its tilt action will also allow you to block out-side winds, and its PU coating makes it tough and reliable. The steel centre pole is coated with PU for extra durability.
Price: £35 RRP: £44.99, www.gooutdoors.co.uk