Carp Catchers Blog

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 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

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

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