- Petzl Ultra
Almost 5 years old and still 100% reliable, no deterioration of the original battery, still holds the same amount of charge as it did when it was new. Worth every penny - Varivas Saltwater Champions
A get through bucket loads of this particular pattern of hook. Size 3 and 2 make for an ideal flatty hook, most suited to my style of match fishing. I might add, when fishing in the Bristol Channel there is more than a good chance of a bingo fish coming along at any given moment....not a problem. ...these hooks are super strong for their size, giving more than a good chance of landing a bigger fish! Successful match fishing is all about small margins and I feel I'm covering lots of bases with the Varivas S/W champion. - Century Eliminator T900
Owned 4 months very happy with rod, it's bite detection is second to none loads up easy and puts a lead a long way 10/10. - Century Eliminator T1000
Excellent rod for the harshest of conditions. Handles a 7oz lead and 8oz of bait with ease, will send a 6oz flying and yet maintains the bite sensitivity to pick up the smallest of bites. Pairs perfectly with either a big fixed spool or multi, and is happy with either braid or mono. - Shimano
All my fixed spools, for spinning and beach casting, are Shimano. I've tried others and always go back to Shimano. Reliable, built well, never fail me. - Cox & Rawle Meat Hooks
Never had one snap on me very very strong and super sharp - Grauvell 15L Kool Bag
I love the size of this cool bag. It will take several packs of squid and mackerel as well as elastic, scissors, knife etc. I like the single no fuss compartment and the over size zips. Very good value for money. - Anyfish anywhere
own a mk2 14ft multi six and bait, lovely rod, real bargain for what you get. can be used by both beginners and seasoned vets thoroughly recommend - Zziplex
Having tried 4 different models from Zipplex I have concluded that most of the reputation is pure hype, In all models I have found the rods to be lacking in the middle third, feels like you are fishing with just a butt section ! having buying the rods in pairs, this ends up as expensive mistakes, I will in future avoid this manufacturer. - Northern Norway Shore Fishing, Bodo
I must agree, if you are looking to fish from the shore after the big fish on offer in the Bodo area Simon's place is an ideal base. Comfortable accommodation for 3 to 4 anglers, close to a great variety of marks, short drive from the airport and Simon and Siri are great hosts. - Daiwa SL20SH
The old classic work horse Old faithful Not sure the spools are as strong as they used to be but the still take plenty of abuse from Bristol Channel fishing Great reels for the money - Varivas
I've used these hooks since their introduction in 1992. There is a size and pattern for every specie of fish from mullet to common skate. Not once have I been let down using a Varivas hook so I'll be using them for the forseeable future! - VMO Crane Swivels
Top quality swivels.. - Breakaway Impact Leads
These are a must when fishing for the smaller species with multi hook clip down rigs and smaller baits. The shape of the lead is just right, but the later versions with the plastic head do occasionally suffer from the head cracking. The 16 gauge wires are great in the tide and can be pinched in towards the lead so that they really take some tripping out. - TronixPro Cobra GT
I was lucky enough to get to use a friends one for a couple of weeks. He had recently bought a matching pair and decided that he wanted to sell them. My first impression was that they certainly looked good, but boy were they heavy. I took the weights out of the butt section to make it more manageable, but even so it is way too heavy. It is like the first glass fibre beach casting rod my Grandad gave me when I was 16. It performed about as well. It feels like a glass fibre rod and not a modern carbon one. I tried all sorts of weights and different casting styles to see if I could get it to cast any distance. The best I got out of it was about 80yds with bait. For some that is not a bad distance, but I can regularly hit over 100 with bait. It certainly has backbone and if i was after another Conger or Wrasse rod for rough work then it would be ideal. However at £350 there are a hundred other rods out there for less than half that price, that I would choose before this one. My mate even offered it to me for £150. I read one review that said it cast like a £500-£600 rod. Who ever wrote that had obviously never used a rod in that price category. I think the reason you see lots of positive reviews on this rod is because most people wont admit that they have just wasted so much money on a rod that I can only describe as one of the worst I have ever used. I am glad I was able to try one before I bought it, as I too had been taken in by the hype. - Gemini Splash Down Solo Bait Clips
Best bait clips on the market allow you to ground cast without them in-clipping before you cast used these for the past 2 year and can honestly say these handy devices have never let me down and 99.9% of the time they unclip when the hit the water. - Daiwa 7HT Mag
A lovely reel very smooth and casts like a dream. Definately a clean ground reel. The magnofuge braking system makes it difficult to blow up and also helps you gain those few extra yards. Its an easy reel to maintain and also a cracking looking reel. It is a pleasure to use. - RockGrip - Fishing Boot Studding
Used to stud my own boots using those cheap screw ins from ebay. Better than nothing. But Rockgrip studs are in another league altogether. They don't fall or tear out like the ebay ones, are much harder so don't wear down, and grip better by a large margin. They represent great value for money. But what price can you put on safety? You might ruin your session, snap a rod or an arm, or fall in the water. It's a no brainier. Highly recommended Just don't wear them around the house or you'll scratch your floors!! - Christchurch Angling Centre, Bournemouth
The best quality bait tackle and advice in the area. The expert staff are friendly and truly helpful a positive experience for any angler expert or novice. - Varivas Sport
My favourite line to date I use 20lb and 25lb. It is very abrasion resistant, it knots very well (I use a spider hitch). Casts lovely and if you're unlucky birds nest it, it is normally ease to unpick. It is also cheap enough for replacing on a regular basis. - Breakaway Seat Box Back Rest Conversion
Not many people I know don't have these I think you could improve on great design with a bit of padding on straps and lower back as can dig in - Ullcatch Bait Weever
I bought one 6 months ago and now have one in each of my tackle boxes and refills always to hand --- Would never be without ----no more rotten elastic --- no more losing the end of the elastic ---The dogs nuts - Century Kompressor S
Cracking bit of kit for mixed to clean ground casts wonderful with a 5oz lead plus bait - Century Eliminator T1000
I use this rod for the majority of my fishing which is mainly rough ground along with a saltist 20 or 30 which is a awesome combination. Very responsive and the bite indication is a superb for such a rod. Casting is easy and big distances are easily achieveable even with an over heard thump. It took me a few sessions to suss this rod out and now I have I love it. - Varivas Big Mouth Extra
The number one big species J style hook, which has accounted for my PB Halibut in Norway. - Century Kompressor SS
'The One That Got Away' Recently i purchased a Century Kompressor Super Sport the first session i used it i couldnt believe the feel through the rod and the bite detection was unreal. The rod had no problem whacking a sandeel wrap and a 7oz uk hooks lead long distances on the cumbria coastline.My best fish to date on my Kompressor is a 10lb 6oz thornback ray,the rod handled and coped with the fish really well in a strong tide.So far i am very pleased with this rod and look forward to using it in the future. Thanks for reading EH - Katie Ann, Weymouth, Dorset. Skipper: Paul Davies
Nice spacious boat. Has always found the fish when I've been out on it. Plenty of tea and coffee supplied! Tiny downside when I was last on it (may be different now) was the mooring. Had to clamber over another boat to get to it. Made it a bit more awkward with the gear. - Thyers Fishing Tackle Ltd, Highbridge
have used this shop for over 20 years now russ and jeff are top blokes notjing to much trouble for them they always go the extra mile to sort anything out always happy to take a call to order bait tackle etc or just if you need advice etc they are there very good shop thats a credit to the area if your every lical definitely worth popping in for a chat yes i highly recommend this shop - TronixPro Cobra GT
Looks can be deceiving is the best way to describe the Cobra gt 4.2 I recently fished the EOBC on the holderness coast this year with the Cobra using 6oz breakaway grips and 3 large black lug tipped with large squid heads and the cobra handled this easily sending my baited traces a long way with an overhead thump and event further with an OTG cast. The rod loads up nicely and recovers quickly. I even clipped a 7oz lead on and with an OTG cast the rod handled it well. The Cobra sits well in big seas and strong tides as I found out at the EOBC and the tip absorbed the big waves nicely and did not pull my grip leads out once. The bite detection is great with the hybrid tip which isn't the softest of hybrid tips but still great bite detection. All I can say is this is one of the best rods I've ever bought - Penn 525 Mag2
amazing reel. £100 cant go wrong they say its slow not as good as the "american one" bla bla bla, i love mine casts like a dream, once the bearings are flushed and re oiled its as fast as they come, any problems penn's customer service is second to none. ive hit over 200 yard casts with it and ive only been using a multiplier for beach casting for a couple months - Damiltech Solutions Rig Tree
Absolutely excellent. Cannot rate this item highly enough. For someone with bad knees like me, I hate kneeling or even sitting to bait. The bait tray at a standing level and quick accessibility to the hanging rigs is invaluable, as is the reliability that clipped up rigs will stay clipped up whilst waiting to be used. Alternative stand alone options aren't viable on some marks, but this can go anywhere the box goes. Super light and super compact when packed down. A must for any match angler. - Penn Surfblaster 8000
Stunning value for money. The line lay is about as good as it gets on a fixed spool. You can use really light braids without fear of line twist. Really smooth too, even under load. Some people moan about tackle made in China but this is great for the money and performs as well as reels twice the cost! - Century Tip Tornado LD Super Match
Dont be decieved by the slim blank this is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Very light great bite detection and surprisingly powerful, one of my fav all time rods. It's a great price for a great rod. It casts effortlessly and very user friendly. You can feel everything the fish is doing a 5lb Cod is great sport and alot of fun. - Grauvell Teklon Gold
This, for me, was one of those super lines full of promise that failed to deliver. The over enthusiastic breaking strains were a joke. The lighter ones especially seemed particularly weak and could be snapped in the hands. Pity because it may have put people off of trying very fine lines with a claimed high breaking strain. And there are good one's out there! - Breakaway Cascade Swivel
Great swivels I use for my 3 or 2 hook rigs never fail me when it hits the water will continue to buy good price aswell - Century Carbon Metal
The mk1 is a nice mixed to rough ground rod, 1 of the first Century rods I owned, casts big baits and 6oz easily with a lot of power to bully the fish from the depths Cracking rod - Guided Fishing Norway
I went out with Guided Fishing Norway last March and it honestly was the trip of a lifetime! John has done so much research and knows the area so well that there is no need to waste time looking for marks or working out what tides to fish them on and yet if you wish there are also an endless supply of untried marks to try. My goal was to try and catch a halibut from the shore, I knew it was a great place to target them but they are by no means a sure thing so I was over the moon to land 5 up to almost 30lb! I even hooked (but didn't land) one shading with a 100gm spinning rod. We also had great sport with cod to near double figures on shads, well over 20lb on bait, plus quality coalies, wolf fish, plaice etc. I didn't try any of the really deep marks but they're definitely on my list for next time with the chance of many species you wouldn't think of getting from the shore. I did try one reasonably deep mark, it took a couple of minutes for the lead to reach the bottom and was rewarded with s double figure lumb. The scenery every where is amazing including the views from the house looking toward the saltstraumen whirl pools. The house is cozy and well equipped and there are several marks within walking distance. Don't forget to try the petrol station burgers, just don't work out how much they cost in pounds! In short I cannot recommend John and Guided Fishing Norway highly enough, it could be the difference between a frustrating holiday and a trip of a lifetime! - Asso Invisilk
Won this line in one of the comps in "the one that got away" and what can I say it's good quality line and won't let you down. Used it for my hook lengths in comps and is really good quality smooth line - IMAX Cool Bag
Had the medium version for a while. It's a bit of a funny size and doesn't hold very much frozen bait. It does the job with a few wraps of worm though. The various pockets are a bit unnecessary in my opinion as are the zips which eventually salt up. - Ammo Cool Bag
Great little bag for packs of sand eels or packets of bluey or mackerel and fits snug in to your tackle box but the only down side is that they do not like to be washed in the washing machine my ammo cool bag got ruined after a few washes - Zziplex M4
A fantastic mixed ground rod, very user friendly 1 of the best rods Iv'e used for casting in a fishing situation - TronixPro Cobra GT
Having been a zziplex low reel pendulum caster for the last 20 years or so..I was somewhat reluctant to change to 3 piece rods and fixed spool reels but some extremely good anglers were making the switch so I thought I'd get myself a Cobra GT 4.2 to see what it was like... Well..I was so impressed with it that I have now sold all my Zziplexes and multis and got myself a pair of 4.2 Cobras teamed up with a pair of Shimano Ultegra xsc reels. Christchurch Angling have supplied me with 6 teflon spools and low diameter mono to cover all options and I honestly believe these rods will do everything I need. .the power is incredible but with a superb tip and the more I use them the more I'm getting out of them. I won't be swinging lead ever again..there's no need to. .just a Brighton Cast goes a long way..I'm am a very happy Cobra user . - Saltstraumen Brygge
I've experienced some amazing sights in Saltstraumen Brygge! Massive fish, beautiful scenery and awesome sea life. It has become a regular haunt for me personally and a must have fishing holiday year after year! - Thyers Fishing Tackle Ltd, Highbridge
Alladins cave it is amazing what they have packed into this great shop. Bait is always top quality. Always friendly and helpful. Can not recommend them highly enough. The sea wall League is good fun as well and worth doing if you like the match scene. - Reel Fun, Portishead
I fished portishead pier last week so decided to pop up to the local tackle shop (reel fun) just to grab a few bits and some worms, (which I did not need) just thinking I could have a nose and hopefully meet and speak to a few locals and to say the least I wasn not very happy with customer service and they had no worms left at 9am so was a little disappointed with that but the shear bluntness of the guy behind the till was shocking. I think it's fair to say I will be taking my custom else where next time or spend it at my local tackle shop Garry Evans where I am always made to feel welcome - Century Kompressor S
Until recently I had a pair of these and for the money they awesome, they out perform more expensive rods form other brands. There is loads of power that will deal with the toughest of conditions and at the same time a very responsive and useable rod that wont bite when you wind up a cast. I have landed numerous double figure hounds and Blonde rays and they have been amazing fun. A great all round rod and well priced. - Breakaway Fastlink Clips
Absolutely brilliant clips. They are perfect for tieing to the end of your shockleader but are equally at home as a lead link on the end of a trace. They don't rust away either like some copies which means they can be used time and time again. - RockGrip - Fishing Boot Studding
They have saved my arse on more than one occasion, let me tell you! Improve your grip, improve your fishing and be safe! - Veals Mail Order
I have used Veals mail order for many years. Always excellent service with orders arriving quickly. Superb range of products at very competitive prices. If you sign up for membership you get discount on all products. Have always found staff very helpful when called for information about stuff. If you need to return anything or something is not right(these things do happen) then they give 1st class aftersales service to. Would highly recommend to anyone, tried others but Veals are by far the best. - Snowbee Rock Hopper Boots
These revolutionised my fishing and that's no exaggeration. Some rock marks that were out of commission In the rain are now easily fished. The confidence that the grip gives you means that you fish a lot happier. They are also incredibly comfortable. The spikes do wear down after a few months, but show me a spiked Boot where they don't!
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