shape makes it simple to reach in and take out what you need. The lining wipes clean, so it is easy to wash down after a session. It suits

when not in use. It has a concertina-style body, a heavy duty PVC lining and a wipe clean base, so it is easy to rinse off and pack

kicker over the eye to lock the hookbait in position. If you like the line aligner method, the soft rubber can be pierced with a baiting needle

This is a braided shock leader from Nash, rated at 50lb. It was tested

Arma-Kord XT is the heavier version of Korda's Arma-Kord leader material

that fires groundbait balls from your rod and reel. It ties onto the reel line and is loaded with a groundbait ball, so you cast the ball out rather

Tackle brand — Pure Fishing line brand whose monofilament and braided lines are widely sold for carp fishing

Tackle brand · Wishaw, North Lanarkshire — Japanese manufacturer with a dedicated UK carp line-up of rods and big-pit and free-spool reels

Tackle brand — line maker whose hard mono is used by UK carp anglers for stiff hooklinks and chod sections

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Tackle brand — Polish tackle maker with a carp range of hooks, lines, braids and end tackle sold into

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Used price guide · 2 prices

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Used price guide · 1 price

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from Korda, supplied on a 20m spool. The tightly woven fibres give a supple line that is still tough, and the banded camouflage finish is intended to blend

lets the float stay above the surface if waves or water level rise · Moulded line clip holds the cord in transit and locks it at the chosen depth · Heavy

Tackle brand — brand carp range covering bankware, bobbins, bivvy tables, luggage, nets, leads and line at budget prices

Tackle brand · Oxford, Oxfordshire — Oxford tackle maker whose specialist range includes carp hooks, rig bits, lines, PVA mesh and controller floats