TACKLE GUIDE
We take a look at the best fishing rucksacks for short sessions, long walks or a roving approach to fishing...
WYCHWOOD TACTICAL HD COMPACT RUCKSACK
A COMPACT rucksack made from the same 1200D hard-wearing material as the rest of the Tactical HD Luggage range.
Designed with the mobile angler in mind, this rucksack is packed full of features such as external bank stick holders, multiple webbing loop attachment points and a heavy duty, wipe-clean base.
A zip-round D flap allows easy access to the main compartment, whilst further storage is provided by a rear pocket and two full height side pockets.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Carries all you need without too much bulk, with plenty of additional attachment points should they be required. Price: £69.99, www.wychwoodcarp.co.uk
KORDA COMPAC RUCKSACK 60L
A 60-LITRE rucksack that’s great for keeping you organised. Four outer side pockets fit the Compac 100, 110 and 125 EVA pouches. A front pocket gives quick access to essential terminal tackle and is perfectly sized to take a Korda Tackle Box, leaving plenty of space in the main compartment for all your other kit. A zipped internal pocket keeps things like your wallet and car keys safe when you are on the bank. Also available in Dark Kamo.
WHY WE LOVE IT: A simple design with loads of storage space – it’s a true Tardis of a rucksack!
Price: £99.99, www. kordatackle. com
SHAKESPEARE SKP RUCKSACK
SPACIOUS and easy to access, it comes with reinforced webbing straps and has an ultra-comfy padded back support for painless carrying, even on long walks.
It’s compatible with all SKP unhooking mats, and the SKP Superlite chair. It can swallow all your kit and bait, including chairs, unhooking mats and short banksticks. WHY WE LOVE IT: Looking like a conventional holdall yet carried like a rucksack, this superb bag is ideal for transporting all your gear and bait long distances. Price: £74.99, www.shakespeare-fishing.co.uk
NASH SCOPE OPS RECON RUCKSACK
A HARD base and sides not only offer superb protection, but allow the bag to free-stand and be used as a table, workstation or dual rod rest. Features an EVA fascia, bankstick pouches, elasticated loops on both
