Updated September 2026. Wet feet ruin a session faster than almost anything else, and choosing between boots, wellies and trainers depends mainly on how wet, cold and uneven your usual swims actually are. Boots, Wellies or Trainers Dedicated fishing boots strike the...
Updated September 2026. A reliable stove turns a session into a genuinely comfortable stay, and choosing between gas, meths and other fuel types depends mostly on how you cook, how many nights you stay, and how much weight you are willing to carry. Gas, Meths or Other...
Updated September 2026. Modern carp fishing depends on charged electronics far more than it used to, and matching power bank capacity to how long you actually stay out avoids both dead alarms and carrying far more battery than a session needs. What Drains a Battery on...
Updated September 2026. A bivvy light does a different job to a head torch, providing general illumination for cooking, eating and settling in, and getting the right brightness and colour options makes a genuine difference to how relaxed a night session feels. Lights...
Updated September 2026. A good head torch is one of the few bits of kit that genuinely changes how a night session feels, and getting the balance between brightness, red light and battery life right matters more than chasing the highest lumen count on the shelf. Red...
Updated September 2026. Choosing a rod holdall is largely about how many rods you fish, whether you leave them made up between sessions, and how much protection your reels and tips genuinely need in transit. Made Up or Broken Down Anglers who leave rods made up...
Updated September 2026. Choosing between a rucksack and a carryall comes down to how you actually move gear between the car and the swim, and getting the capacity right for both day sessions and overnighters saves buying twice. Rucksack or Carryall Rucksacks carry...
Updated September 2026. A good barrow turns a heavy walk-in into a non-event, and with prices now ranging from under £100 to well over £1,000 for a powered model, choosing the right one depends much more on your usual swims than on spending as much as possible. Do You...
Updated September 2026. Tying rigs at home rather than on the bank saves valuable session time and lets you work carefully without wind, midges or fading light getting in the way, provided you have a sensible system for storing what you tie. Why Tie Rigs at Home Tying...
Updated September 2026. Bobbins, swingers and hangers translate what is happening at the business end of a taut line into something visible on the bank, and the right choice depends as much on line management as on the bite itself. What an Indicator Has to Show A good...
Updated September 2026. A rod pod or a set of bank sticks is one of the more overlooked purchases in carp fishing, yet the wrong choice for a given bank makes every other part of a session harder than it needs to be. Pod, Buzz Bars or Bank Sticks? A rod pod is a...
Updated September 2026. A dedicated spod and marker setup makes accurate baiting and proper feature-finding far easier than trying to manage both jobs with a standard carp rod, though whether you need one or two rods for the job depends on how you fish. Do You Need...
