Fox International has just launched its new high quality PVA Mesh range that is now available in 10 metre lengths on compact tubes with a plunger! Further refill spools of 10 and 25 metre are also available, making Fox PVA the best value PVA on the market. Fox PVA Mesh comes in both a Heavy […]

These ‘Lightning White’ low oil pellets have been going down a storm this winter at venues like Tunnel Barn Farm and Moorlands Farm. The basis is not, as I initially thought, the ‘washed out baits’ theory used by carp anglers – i.e. that a bait that’s been in the water a long time and has […]

Dinsmores is one of the few British firms still making fishing tackle and they continue to innovate. The latest release, Selecta Shot, is designed around making shot easier to put on the line without using your teeth (bad practice, but many of us do it). A simple shake of the dispenser once opened with a […]

This is a blend of finely crushed pellets and quality fishmeal that can be mixed to break down quickly or squeezed harder for a slower breakdown. It’s ideal for the Method and indeed comes with a Preston Innovations Flatline Feeder inside the 2kg bag. The feeder fits perfectly into the new (and very user friendly) […]

The Catch 390 angler’s kayak is specifically designed for kayak fishing with real attention to detail. Unrivalled storage space and a multitude of fishing features lay within easy reach. A textured standing area allows freer movement in the cockpit and a platform for stand-up casting. Huge storage options and ground breaking features make the Catch […]

After over a year’s development Middy is putting the new X-Flex catty into production. The frame actually flexes to enable firing and ‘groupage’ of bait. Middy says it’s the first catapult exclusively designed for pellet fishing on commercials. Tackle Shops: www.total-fishing.com/tackleshop.aspx

A new product that got plenty of attention at the 2008 Tackle and Guns Show at Stoneleigh, Warks was the Selecta Shot from Dinsmores. The Midlands firm has been keen to develop its own branded product ranges over the last couple of years and has bought us the Scoop feeder, Super Soft Shot, Bungeee plummets, Auto […]

tcf On Test: The team, plus friends, head to Boddington Reservoir to put seven predator rods through their paces. tcf Buyer’s Guide What To Look For In A Deadbait Rod 1 Is the rod strong enough in the middle to cast large deadbaits? 2 Is it soft enough in the tip not to cast the […]

tcf On Test Head To Head Expander Pellets Expander pellets: they’re all the same aren’t they? The tcf team delves into the ever-expanding appearing on tackle shop shelves. tcf Buyer’s Guide What To Look For In An Expander Pellet 1 How much do they expand? 2 How easy are they to prepare/make sink? 3 What […]

The tcf magazine team is on the money with a look at some of the many two-piece suits available to keep the elements at bay. tcf Buyer’s Guide Two-piece suits are an essential part of the modern angler’s gear. No matter what your discipline there’s a suit out there that’s just right for your style […]

Lure fishing for predators seems to be growing in popularity by the year. Ever on the case, the tcf team has taken a closer look at some of the many rods on offer. tcf Buyer’s Guide Whether it’s pike, zander, perch or chub you’re after (and sometimes even carp), fishing with artificial lures is becoming […]

Once we went fishing with a wicker creel, a rod and a net. Today we’ve so much gear to carry that transport is a must. This month the tcf team takes a look at some of the best ‘wheels’ around. tcf Buyer’s Guide Pleasure angler, big-carp hunter, river specialist or matchman. The one thing that […]

WHAT TO LOOK FOR… Short stay and mobile fishing seems more popular then ever and the tackle manufacturers have responded by bringing out all manner of rover style and lightweight carp chairs. There are a number of styles ranging from £20 upwards, and the right chair for you depends on what style of fishing you […]

Why Use Artificial Baits? Durability is the key as is their ability to avoid problems from so-called nuisance species. A classic example would be when there are millions of small silver fish about when bigger creatures are your target. On a river full of minnows, for instance, live maggots are attacked constantly, whereas rubber maggots […]

tcf Buyers’ Guide It wasn’t that long ago that a freespool reel was the tool of the specimen carp angler, and due to the cost only an elite band could afford what was seen as a specialist reel. Thankfully for today’s general coarse angler, more of these reels are being produced, and although they are […]