TACKLE GUIDE
‘Tis the season to get wet! We might not be able to control the weather, but we can advise you on the best brolly to keep you and your gear dry
GURU LARGE UMBRELLA
WITH oversized 8mm fibre poles, two D-ring pegging points, a detachable angled centre pole and a mammoth 2.2m span, this is a brolly on steroids! Designed for ultimate strength and durability, it comes with two adjustable guy ropes, four ground spikes and a bag to keep it all in.
WHY WE’D BUY ONE: Larger than most brollies, everything about it is thick, strong and built to last. It might not be cheap, but you’d need a hurricane to break it!
Price: £109.99, www.tackleguru.com
DAIWA N’ZON SQUARE 50INS UMBRELLA
PREMIUM quality 50ins square brolly to make pegging easy and cut down on annoying draughts. More metal and less fibreglass makes it exceptionally tough. Steel frame and ribs, taped seams, pre-positional centre pole with tilt mechanism, telescopic spike and D-rings for pegging down are included.
WHY WE’D BUY ONE: A unique square design makes this ideal for those who like to peg down the rear of their brolly to cut out both wind and rain.
Price: £70, www. daiwasports.co.uk
MATRIX SPACE BROLLY 50INS
WITH more headroom than a conventional brolly and a widened rear area for draught-free pegging, you also get a bag and pegs with this 2.8kg brolly. Fibreglass arms are strong and lightweight, while the simple push/pull mechanism is ultra-reliable. The telescopic pole includes a tilt facility, and the gusseted cap comes with a loop for a guy rope.
WHY WE’D BUY ONE: Discreetly coloured yet highly functional – the ideal brolly for the angler who wants the fishing to do the talking. Price: £99.99, www.fishmatrix. co.uk
NYTRO COMMERCIAL BROLLY 50INS
AWESOME value, this conventionally shaped competition umbrella features steel ribs for strength yet weighs only 2.5kg. It’s made from 210D nylon fabric with waterproof taped seams and comes in a transport pouch. The easily operated tilt mechanism is secure even in the
