For all anglers, there is certain equipment we can’t manage without. This is our ’fishing tackle’. This section gives an overview of the various kinds of rods, reels and accessories available to the modern angler.

From trolling to spinning, we’ll help explain what it all means and what you’ll need…don’t worry – you don’t need a different fishing rod for every style!

There are thousands of fishing reels, but the most popular types can be grouped into fly reels, spinning reels, baitcasting/multiplier reels, centrepins and spincast reels.

Over the past fifteen years, the quality of carp reels has improved significantly. Here are our picks: any of the following reels should serve you well.

Here we look the leading fishing rod brands and manufacturers and give you our impression of what each one offers.