TACKLE REVIEWS
Our pick of the sturdiest rests on which to place your rod while waiting for the tip to pull round!
MATRIX 3D-R FEEDER ARM
ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE and extendable, you can be sure to get your rod set perfectly with this solidly-built rest.
It will fit 25mm, 30mm and 36mm legs, and even has a quick-release thread insert to remove your chosen head for storage. Available in both long and short versions.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Simple, quick, compact and lightweight – this easy-to-use arm has a strong cam-lock angle adjustment, and is ideal for the angler who wants to travel light.
Price: £29.99, www.fishmatrix.co.uk
FEEDERLAND MATCH PRO FEEDER ARM
A FULL metal feeder arm, constructed from aluminium and stainless steel and designed to be the strongest and most adaptable of its kind ever made. The vice clamp will fit virtually any chair or box leg, while the infinite angle-lock mechanism allows for precise positioning of your rod.
With rock-solid stability, your rod will be firmly held even on tidal rivers, and the end bar acts not only to adjust the length of the arm, but also to manoeuvre the head around obstructions such as keepnets. The rod rest attachment can be rotated or removed for storage if required.
WHY WE LOVE IT: No matter what the venue, method or rod, this rest will support your rod better than any other on the market.
So strong, most seatboxes will break before its starts to slip! It’s the ultimate choice for the serious angler.
PRICE: £112.99, www.feederland.co.uk
PRESTON INNOVATIONS OFFBOX TELESCOPIC FEEDER ARM
AN ULTRA-STABLE telescopic feeder arm boasting an adjustable angle tilt mechanism. Made from lightweight materials and available in three different lengths – 45cm to 70cm, 60cm to 101cm and 80cm to 137cm – meaning there is an arm to suit every preference and length of rod.
The head features Snaplock, emabling it to be quickly removed for storage at the press of a button. It will fit 30mm round, 25mm round, 23mm OnBox and 36mm legs.
WHY WE LOVE IT: A well-priced and sturdy feeder arm built to a high standard, making it suitable fo
