“rods don’t come any better than these”

A big chuck with the 13ft SLR Feeder ...

Mark Sawyer gets an exclusive first look at Matrix’s new pole range, which has benefited from years of extensive development

AAPGAI chairman and senior instructor Clive Mitchelhill tests a selection of the latest short double-handers

Our pick of the latest goodies to hit the banks

Dan Webb heads down to Oxfordshire to give Drennan’s new Rigidex pole a bankside workout

From long-stay fishing trips to crafty bankside overnighters, when it comes to bivvies, shelters and brollies the choice of housing can be bewildering. This week we showcase a range of top-end and mid-priced bivvies, as well as the best bargains in overnight shelters