Carp Catchers Blog

New in is the Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy an update to the SLX. The Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy is a feature packed bivyy that includes a front peak, versatile infills panels and a winter wrap. The SLX V2 is also supplied with a separate mozzi panel which can be used on its or in conjunction with the front panel. An inter locking frame support system is also included in the SLX V2 package. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                            Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy

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Best Fishes,

John

We now have the new Trakker Sl Dome in stock. The Trakker SL Dome  is based on the Trakker Armo MK II with the added benefit for the session angler of a sewn in groundsheet. The outer shell of the SL Dome is easy to erect, which then houses an inner shell with sewn in groundsheet. The inner shell which is made from a breathable fabric hooks into the outer shell cutting down on condensation. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                                                     Trakker SL Dome

Best Fishes,

John

The new Trakker Airflex Bivvy is now in stock. Lightweight and compact, The Trakker Airflex Bivvy is designed for the carp angler who does quick overnighters or likes to stay on the move. The Airflex has Aerograde aluminium flexi poles and features a versatile infill panel plus rear air vents. So compact the Airflex Bivvy will fit comfortably into a quiver so you can on the move at the drop of a hat. For full specifications or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                                                                       Airflex Bivvy

Best Fishes,

John

The Nash Titan is back!!! The Nash Titan Bivvy  features a rapid set up, rigid pre-formed aluminium frame. It has armoured 15,000 hydrostatic head nylon material to protect you from the worst of weather. The Titan has both a mesh and all weather zip on/off panel and comes supplied with heavy duty T pegs, clip in heavy duty groundsheet, two 36” bivvy sticks and storm stick adapters and carry bag. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

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Best Fishes,

John

We have the Nash S3 Professional Bivvy and the Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Sleeping Bags in stock now. These three items are just a part of Nash Tackles extensive new 2010 range. The Nash S3 Professional Bivvy  is lightweight and has three modular options. It has a radical new aerodynamic profile which maximises stability, increases headroom and porch protection. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

The Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Sleeping Bag  is a high performance lightweight sleeping bag designed for the mobile angler. It is manufactured from a waterproof, breathable peachskin material with a thermal fleece lining for quick warm up and increased heat retention. For the larger carp angler we also have the Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Wide Boy Sleeping Bag  which is made of the same specification materials. For more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                  Nash S3 Professional Bivvy

          Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Sleeping Bag

 Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Wide Boy Sleeping Bag

Best Fishes,

John

We’ve got so many new products it’s unreal, in this blog we have the Trakker Crossfire Bivvy, the Trakker Quiklok Bedchair and some nice stainless from Wychwood.

The Trakker Crossfire Bivvy  really is a radical design and provides a practical alternative to the pramhood type bivvy. It is extremely lightweight due to it’s aerograde aluminium flexi-poles. The Crossfire is particularly suited to the mobile angler and those that do quick overnighters as it can be set up in a variety of ways ie. front off and set to a low profile. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link

The Trakker Quiklok Bedchair is another really innovative product. It has the patented Quiklok mechanism which allows you to open and adjust the head end of the bedchair with just a pull on the Quiklok lever. With a fleece lined high density foam mattress and an inflatable air bed insert the Quiklok Bedchair is the height of comfort on the bank. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

Finally for this blog we have The Wychwood Maximiser Stainless Steel Banksticks  and Buzz Bars. They look really solid and well made with some nice little touches. The Buzz Bar can be set up as either a single bankstick set up or as a goal post arrangement. The price point of the Maximiser Stainless range is also very favourable. For more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                                                  Trakker Crossfire Bivvy

                                                      Trakker Quiklok Bedchair

                   Wychwood Maximiser Stainless Steel Banksticks

         Wychwood Maximiser Stainless Steel Banksticks

Best fishes,

John

Just in we have the JRC Contact 1 & 2 Man Bivvy’s, The Jrc Multi Fit Mozzi Cover and JRC 60” Oval Brolly. The   JRC Contact Bivvy  is a compact and highly portable entry level bivvy system that can be used as a brolly or bivvy depending on the weather. Plagued by mozzi’s?  JRC Multi Mozzi Cover  will keep them at bay and fits most brolly/shelter systems. Finally in this Blog we have the new 2010 model  JRC 60” Oval Brolly which has a new design which ensures that 4 ribs are in contact with the ground, it also comes supplied with two 24” storm poles, PVC groundsheet and heavy duty pegs. For more info or to purchase please click on the above links.

                                                               JRC Contact Bivvy

                                          JRC Multi Fit Mozzi Cover

                                           JRC Oval Brolly

Best Fishes,

John

Ok in this Carp Catchers Blog we are going to look at some nice new products from Korda and Wychwood. First up are the Korda Ready Tied Rigs  these look really well tied and come with 9 different sized Extenda Stops and 3 Bait Hair Stops. There are three types of ready tied rigs in the range two barbed and one barbless. For more information or to purchase, please follow the above link to the main site.

Next up we have some new bivvies from Wychwood. The Wychwood Solace Flexi Rib Shelter  is ideal for short day sessions or for the angler who likes to move about. The Wychwood Solace Flexi 3 Rib Advanced Bivvy  is for the more regular session and has a zip out front panel, rear vents and a full groundsheet. Screw pegs and frame support system are also included. Both the Shelter and Bivvy feature Wychwoods new slotlock system which makes erection easier. We also have the Bivvy Overwrap in stock. For more information or to purchase please visit the main site through the above links.

Best Fishes,

John

The absolutely awesome Trakker Armo MKII Black Series Bivvy  Is now in. I saw these at the tackle and guns show at Stoneleigh and ordered some straight away. The Armo MKII Black Series has the same specs as the green MKII Armos with the addition of two rear zipped and velcroed mozzi panels for increased ventilation when needed. Surprisingly the Black Series is the same price as the green MKIIs, but remember they are a strictly limited edition. For more information or to purchase visit the main site via the links. We also have the Trakker Armo MKII Black Series Wrap  which also has zipped and velcroed rear vents.

Best fishes,

John

Finally in this series on which Bivvies? we look at Bivvies themselves.

Bivvies

Bivvy is an abbreviation of bivouac a military term for an encampement. In the early days of Carp Fishing (70′s) army camouflage clothing was all the rage so I guess that was why the term was used. Anyway what is a Bivvy�and�which one should we choose?�Basically a Bivvy is a tent designed primarily for Carp Fishing, they are normally green in colour to blend in with their surroundings but new camouflage patterns are now becoming available. Early models used a standard elasticated thread through pole system much the same as normal tents and though these are still available they have been superceeded by more sophisticated designs.

Pram Hood Bivvies

The pram hood style of bivvy was first designed by Aqua Products and had it been patented it would have made the owner millions. Because the demand was so high and Aqua Products was a small company they liscensed the design to Trakker products a much bigger company. The Poles for pram hood bivvys are elasticated and are situated on the outside of the bivvy itself which is pegged at the back and then pulled forward, as the name suggests�like a pram hood and then pegged at the front to complete the erection. A good example of a pram hood bivvy is the Trakker Armo II . One of the disadvantages of these bivvys is that they can be a bit heavy and bulky, for those for which this is�a concern a solution is at hand. Some of the manufacturers have now incorperated areo-grade aluminium poles which are extremely light, thin and very strong, they have also decreased the numbers of breaks in the poles to speed up the erection process. Lighter weight breathable covering materials have also been used to further cut down on weight. Two good examples of these lighter weight Bivvies are the Venture Razorback Bivvy �and the Angling Intelligence Airframe Bivvy . The Pram Hood style of bivvy is the most widely�used at this moment in time.

Unique Bivvy Systems

There are�one or two fairly new erection systems which are proving quite popular with carp anglers. The first the�Trakker Pioneer Ultralite Bivvy� was again developed by Aqua Products, who this time put some design protection precautions into practice, they again also licensed the design to Trakker Products. The Pioneer is based on an umbrella type system but with the ribs on the outside.�It has a unique assembley system which features a block which pulls the ribs outwards via a lever. Another unique system is featured on the TFG Force 8 Bivvy�this has a power lock handle which also acts as a lever to pull the bivvy up, I am told that once mastered The TFG Force 8 goes up in a flash. There are a few other erection systems out there, but the ones I have disscussed are the most popular.

Bivvy Overwraps

Most manufacturers also supply Bivvy Overwraps which go over the top of the existing bivvy, a good example is the�Chub Cyfish+ Extreme Overwrap��. This provides a twin skin shelter which increases insulation and prevents condensation. The extreme versions of these Overwraps also provide more Living room.

I hope this mini series has been informative�and helpful.

Best fishes,

John