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’ve got some nice goodies to look at now. This time we have the Angling Intelligence Airframe Light Shelter, The Angling Intelligence Unhooking Mat and luggage wise the Angling Intelligence Brew Bag and Bivvy Accessory Bag.

The Angling Intelligence Airframe Light Shelter will be a hit with the mobile or overnight carp angler as it is exceptionally lightweight due to it’s areo aluminium poles. The Airframe Shelter is also extremely quick to set up or take down. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

The Angling Intelligence Unhooking Mat is masssive!! 60inches long folks, but it folds to half that size. It features 2.5” of high density foam for both the carp and the integral kneeling mat it comes supplied in it’s own dedicated bag. The Angling Intelligence Brew Bag and Bivvy Accessory Bag are also new in and would make excellent stocking fillers. The Brew Bag is big enough to take all your brew kit including stove, kettle, mugs, tea, coffee, sugar and cutlery so every thing is to hand. The Angling Intelligence Bivvy Accessory Bag is designed to keep dirty groundsheets, infill and mozzi panels away from your other kit. For more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                                                                Airframe Light Shelter

                                                              Angling Intelligence Unhooking Mat

                                                                      Brew Bag

                                                          Bivvy Accessory 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

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

We now have a Wychwood account and have had the first batch of products in, they all look good quality and value for money. So what have we got? well first up we have the  Wychwood Flexi Rib Shelter  which has a registered design on its unique erection method. So what is it? The Flexi Rib Shelter is a lightweight pramhood style bivvy. It is easy to erect due to its two break pole system and its’ revolutionary erection system. The erection system is simple but brilliant, the poles are fixed at one end and then you flex the poles and pop them into the receiving rings at the opposite end. The Flexi Rib has some nice attention to detail as well, the chromed steel joints when the shelter is erected are hidden behind the pole retention sleeves, so no shiny metal to give you away.

We also have the Wychwood Equinox 12K Big Pit Reel and Wychwood Riot 65 Big Pit Reel in as well. The Equinox 12K Big Pit Reel looks good and has a massive 13 ball bearings making it incredibly smooth and fantastic value. Check the rest of the specs for yourself I’m sure you’ll be impressed. The Riot 65 Big Pit Reel hasn’t got quite as many bearings as the Equinox but 5+1roller bearing is still impressive for a reel at this price point. The Riot has huge cranking power and is a pretty good looker also, have a look.

In The bite alarm department the Wychwood Extremis VTS Bite Alarm and Extremis V Bite Alarm are now in stock.

I’ve got masses more coming in from Wychwood and will keep you updated.

Best fishes,

John

There are so many Bivvies on the market when it comes to buying one where do you start? It’s not just Bivvies though there are Shelters, Brollys and Domes so lets have a look at the differences and advantages and disadvantages.

Shelters

 Shelters are primarily for short sessions such as a day session or a quick overnighter. Carp Fishing Shelters are basically stripped back Bivvies and are normally open fronted, two good examples are The Razorback Shelter  and The Trakker A-Lite . The advantages of shelters because they are cut back to the bare essentials is they are normally lightweight and fairly easy to erect. The disadvantages for the same reasons is that they are unsuitable for really harsh weather conditions.

Best fishes,

John