Fishing Accessories

Advantages: Sturdy, well made, comfortable blah blah blah
Disadvantages: Pricey...but thats it.

...mostly). The BOSS box, since the humble company beginnings around 10 years (ish) ago, hasn’t actually changed much. The boxes basically look the same, are made to the same exceptionally high standards, and prices haven’t really changed *that* much. Every angler has different needs (Yep, it true!! We don’t all just sit there doing exactly the same thing). Companies like BOSS obviously understand this and their range of products is ...
...all in excellent condition because BOSS boxes age so well and are very durable. I’ve had it for about 3 years now and its basically looking just as good as it was then. The only slight blemishes come where there is a little rust on the hinges and the company stickers are starting to turn a funny colour as they fade. Perfect otherwise though. Starting at the top, the pole cushion (so called because it has a large groove running down the centre ... Read review

Advantages: Well priced, robust, casts well
Disadvantages: None

One for the angler. Every angler needs a good quality, reliable and durable bait feeder and here is one that comes up to spec in all three areas. I am talking about the Dinsmores Zeppelin Feeder. These are open ended feeders with the metal body and side weight cast as a single unit and combined with a stiff plastic link for easy attachment to your line. Being made from cast metal you get no sharp edges like you do on some feeders and again being ...
...are very strong and can withstand being dragged along the bottom of a lake or river. The openings in the side of the body are oval in shape and spread the bait evenly without clogging. The medium Zeppelin weighs 30 grams and the larger one double that at 60 grams. You'll need a good rod with a sufficient test curve to launch these babies especially when they are filled with ground bait. My advice is to use a tough braid or a shock leader with them. ... Read review

Advantages: small, simple and reliable
Disadvantages: can't think of any

There are many different types of electronic bite alarms on the market. Some are good, some aren't. Some have many functions, some don't. There appears to be a trend to have alarms where you can crank the sensitivity right up to detect line bites, waves and wind movements. Infact, everything but an actual run. What is the point in knowing when fry fish bang in to the line? What is the point in knowing when a fish is 'playing' around with the hook ...
...is when the fish picks up the bait and starts to move off with it. There is nothing more annoying than sitting in your swim, waiting for Moby Dick to bite, when the bloke opposites alarms are going off almost constantly - registering wind, waves, ground vibrations rocking the rods etc. I think some carp anglers like the attention. Maybe it makes them feel good when other anglers (whose alarms are silent) look over and wish it was their alarms making ... Read review

Advantages: Strong, stable and versatile
Disadvantages: expensive and heavy

The Kevin Nash Titan is the undisputed king of bivvies,it is the Rolls Royce of bivvies, that has been around for years and does not look like it will die. A friend purchased a 'slippery eel' version and as soon as I set foot in it I had to have one. The Viper FSTT had just been released and with a price tag of just below £390 it was not cheap. However, I had to buy one. My Giant Dome had seen better days and it was about time for an upgrade. ...
...are no poles to thread and the canvass is permanently attached to the frame. Once the base unit is set up it is just a matter of pegging it all down and then attaching the front panel. There tends to be a fashion for 'pull round' tyoe bivvies like the Armadillo. However, in my opinion these are no where near as good as the Titan. Where the Titan wins is in its versatility. On hot days and warm nights it can be used without the front panel - and ... Read review

Advantages: High stretch, resiliant, cheap, strong, good range of strengths and funky colours.
Disadvantages: None none none

...from the inside of the pole as the fish pulls, meaning that it can run against the elastics resistance and tire itself (before the fisher dude pulls him in). Different strengths of elastic are available. When fishing for bigger fish you obviously need a stronger elastic. Since I began my (boring I know) fishing exploits many many years ago, elastic development has gone quite a long way. While there used to be only 3 main manufacturers, it also used ...
...actually putting them on useful pole winders, but these ones do the job. The elastic is normally sold in 5m lengths but recently a new range has come out where they’re selling it by the 7m load. In such long lengths it means that you can often get 3 ‘replacements out of each one, making it very much worth its £2.50 price tag. Luckily for you, that’s all I have to say. If you can think of anything I haven’t covered (which there ... Read review