TACKLE GUIDE
With the water cold, and carp sport patchy, now is the best time to target ‘the others’ –roach, perch, ide and skimmers. This week we showcase some must-have silverfish bait and tackle…
VAN DEN EYNDE SUPERROACH
SUPERROACH contains finely ground seeds, including hemp, that give it plenty of fizz and action. Ideal when teamed with a fine pellet groundbait, it adds a secondary flavour that all commercial fish respond to.
WHY WE LIKE IT: If you need a groundbait that can carry freebies well and go straight to the bottom, then Superroach takes some beating.
Price: £3.99, www.baitsuper store.com
DRENNAN INSERT CRYSTAL WAGGLERS
MOST of us own at least a couple of these iconic floats, which have a 2.3mm diameter insert – ideal for small baits and tentative winter bites – yet remain highly visible.
The removable inserts interchange with other floats in the Drennan family. In six sizes from 0.8g to 3g.
WHY WE LIKE THEM: Cast well, easy to see, and the flawless design has probably helped to catch more fish than any other float.
Price: £2.25, www. drennantackle.com
DES SHIPP F1 MAGGOT POLE FLOAT
A SLIM body and carbon stem make this pattern ideal for fishing maggots or casters, but it will present an expander pellet too.
The 1.5mm hollow tip is visible in awkward light, yet sensitive enough for shy-biting species. Available singly or as part of a ready-tied rig.
WHY WE LIKE IT: The perfect stillwater maggot hook for strung-out rigs in depths up to 6ft.
Price: Float £2.25, Rig £4.49, www.preston innovations.com
MATRIX CUBE &SOFT SHOT
MADE from pure soft lead with a wide central cut, the round shot is a traditional ball-shaped shot while the cubes are a flat-sided. Both come in compact dispensers or clip-in refill tubs in sizes 11, 10, 9 and 8. Perfect for shotting and fine-tuning pole rigs or loaded waggler floats.
WHY WE LIKE THEM: The traditional shot and styl-shaped cube leads are ideal droppers for pole and float rigs. Line- and angler-friendly, they are easy to use.
Price: Dispenser £9.99, Individual refills £1.99, www.fishmatrix.co.uk
DAIWA SENSOR
THIS award-winning reel line is as good in its 3lb and 4lb strains for floatfishing as
