Korum Consumer Guide 2013

ESSENTIAL LURE ADVICE

FROM THE VERY BEST PREDATOR ANGLERS

FR E E CONSUMER GUIDE 2013

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TOP SPECIMEN HUNTERS REVEAL THEIR BIGGEST ANGLING EDGES

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CATCH LARGER SPECIMENS JUST LIKE THE PROS

CARP TACTICS

THE KEY TO CATCHING CARP OF ALL SIZES

NEW PRODUCTS CATCH MORE TACKLE TIPS FROM THE RIVER EXPERTS

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WELCOME Hello and welcome to the latest Fishing Made Easy magazine, where we bring you all the latest tips, tackle and tactics to help you put more fish on the bank.

We’ve a veritable feast of angling skills on show within these pages, as Team Korum reveal all their biggest edges and secrets. These are the same techniques they use to catch impressive specimens in their own fishing – they’re sure to help you out.

Take Chris Ponsford’s feature on how to tackle commercial fisheries. With the majority of day ticket venues requiring more of a ‘match-style’ approach, having the right tackle and baits for the job can make for a prolific day’s fishing. Enjoy Chris’s advice on choosing the right hook for the right bait, as well as his tips on rod and reel selection for different species.

Another great article that’s sure to improve your fishing is Shaun Hodges’ crucian carp approach. His tips on fishing a super-sensitive waggler setup will help you catch all manner of different species – none more impressive than the shybiting crucian.

Sticking with stillwaters, myself and Adam Firth reveal our best carp fishing edges for day ticket waters. From specialised rigs to clever bait presentations, we’ve provided you with our very top tips for this hard-fighting species. We both fish for carp more than any other species – usually with some modicum of success. Give our tricks a try and see how you get on.

Phil Spinks is also lifting the lid on his best angle of attack, this time for perch. Phil’s been a regular in the angling press with big perch for years. In this feature, he reveals all and gives you the inside line on catching more stripeys.

Dai Gribble, meanwhile, gives a masterclass in roving for chub, giving some superb advice on what areas to target and what baits will produce the goods.

Dai’s track record for this species is second to none – it’s a must-read!

On top of all this, the Fishing Made Easy magazine also showcases the Korum tackle range for 2013, which includes some handy new items and, of course, some more tackle innovations that you can add to your armoury. We’re always working hard to develop tackle that can transform your fishing – if we can help make a job easier, or improve somebody’s On the river front, we’ve a couple fishing, chances are it’s in the Korum range. of crackers from Dai Gribble and Ade Kiddell – two men who So put your feet up, read on you’d put money on to produce and enjoy our latest magazine the goods from any river. offering. It’s a cracking read and includes loads of great material Ade starts with his big river you won’t find anywhere else. approach, explaining how using Good luck in your fishing this big feeders in combination with the right setup can result in some season, I hope to see you on the seriously big barbel. Ade targets bank some time. this species all over the world Tight lines, and even holds records in other countries. Following his expertise Mat Woods is bound to result in more big Korum Brand Manager barbel for you this season.

Sticking with predators, Gary Knowles takes a look at how choosing the right lure can make all the difference when targeting pike, perch and zander. His simple guide makes lure fishing so much easier!

Using the Snapper range of Drones and snap tackle, Gary’s insight is sure to give you an edge over other anglers.

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PAGE 38: Go Large River maestro Ade Kiddell looks at why a larger feeder can really improve your results

■■ Welcome to the 2nd edition of Korum’s Fishing Made Easy magazine

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PAGE 12: Commercial Awareness All-rounder Chris Ponsford shows you how careful bait and rig selection equals more fish

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PAGE 26: Earn Your Stripes Big fish ace Phil Spinks reveals his tactical secrets for catching your venue’s biggest perch

PAGE 56: Carping On Get the top tips that will transform your carping with big fish hunters Mat Woods and Adam Firth

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If you’re new to fishing, or know somebody who is, then these Starter Kits from Club Korum are sure to provide a fantastic tackle solution. The kits include everything you need to get started, whether you want to try Pole Fishing, Feeder Fishing or Float Fishing.

We’re passionate about getting new anglers into the sport and these kits really do make things easy. They reflect our mission through I Fishing to help provide the first steps into angling. Club Korum tackle enables more people to go fishing, removing doubt and confusion about the technical side of the sport.

These ready-to-go fishing sets include a brilliant DVD to get you up and running, along with a helpful booklet and even a Wildlife Spotter guide – great for anglers young or old.

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To support the Club Korum range, we’ve plenty happening in 2013, including the first ever Fish Camp, which we are running in conjunction with Improve Your Coarse Fishing magazine.

The series of six events run between May and August, where you can come fishing with us!

Meet Korum stars like Nigel Botherway, Dai Gribble, Phil Spinks and Gary Knowles, as well as match experts like England Internationals like Des Shipp and Tommy Pickering.

The events are going to be great and there’s more information about them on our website, www.clubkorum.co.uk.

■■ Feeder fishing pack ■■ Korum Elements 10ft Feeder Rod ■■ Preloaded Korum Elements 3000 Reel ■■ A selection of Feeders ■■ Disgorgers, Ready-tied rigs, Rig Accessories ■■ DVD + Instructional Guides

■■float fishing pack ■■ Korum Elements 10ft Float Rod ■■ Preloaded Korum Elements 3000 Reel ■■ A selection of Floats ■■ Disgorgers, Ready-tied rigs, Rig Accessories ■■ DVD + Instructional Guides

■■Pole fishing pack ■■ Elasticated Korum Elements 7m ES7000 Pole – ready to go!

■■ 8 Pole Float Rigs ■■ Disgorgers, Ready-tied rigs, and Rig Accessories ■■ DVD + Instructional Guides

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■■New for 2013 Two kits that are sure to create a stir. The Limited Pink Edition Pole and Float Fishing kits are a stylish addition to the range, with the Float kit including a pink reel and rod with pink rod whippings and graphics. It’s the same story for the pole – we think these will be popular amongst female anglers, for sure!

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COMMERCIAL For the majority of day ticket anglers, Commercial Fisheries offer the best chance of constant action and big fish.

With thousands of this type of venue available to fish, having the right kit can make a massive difference to how many fish you catch. In fact, taking more of a match-style approach can often lead to more fish in the net.

Here at Korum, we recognise that many anglers like to fish in this ‘Commercial Style’ – thus, the CS Series was born. With rods, reels, luggage and end tackle, we like to think we provide everything the commercial fishery angler needs to catch more fish. Here’s just a taster of what will boost your results this season…

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Developed for the styles of fishing commonly used on today’s commercial fisheries.

Each rod has a short handle for ease and comfort whether you are fishing from a seatbox or a chair. The matt black blanks with high gloss logo have the look and feel of rods retailing far in excess of this range.

Each rod is fitted with top quality lined guides and reel seat, EVA top grip, an engraved end cap and folding hook keeper ring. See www.korum.co.uk for full details.

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■■CS SERIES Power rear drag REELS Never before has such a powerful drag force been achieved with a rear drag reel and these dependable reels will change the way you think about playing fish off the clutch. The drag can be adjusted easily during the fight and the lightweight body makes them a joy to fish with.

They feature all the hallmark strength of a Korum reel, with the same stunning look and feel of what is sure to become an iconic product.

■■CS 3000 0.20mm / 300m 0.25mm / 200m 0.30mm / 150m

■■CS 4000 0.20mm / 450m 0.25mm / 300m 0.30mm / 200m

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CS Series Rigs

Ideally suited to modern baits and approaches, featuring super strong forged hooks, Korum CS Series Hooks to Nylon are the perfect rigs for today’s commercial fisheries. With carefully selected patterns to suit different baits, and even hair-rigs to suit banded baits, we have a comprehensive range for the commercial fishery angler.

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■■Pellet/Maggot ■■Corn/Bread

■■Meat/Paste

■■Worm/Caster

The Pellet/Maggot hook is ideal for soft hooker pellets or maggot fishing presentations. The beaked point and medium gape suits these baits perfectly.

■■ 12 to 8lb / 3.6kg ■■ 14 to 7lb / 3.1kg ■■ 16 to 6lb / 2.7kg ■■ 18 to 5lb / 2.2kg

The Meat/Paste hook is the ultimate margin hook and great for big baits like luncheon meat and paste because of its ultrawide gape.

■■ 12 to 8lb / 3.6kg ■■ 14 to 7lb / 3.1kg ■■ 16 to 6lb / 2.7kg ■■ 18 to 5lb / 2.2kg

The Worm/Caster hook is designed for use with natural baits. The slightly longer shank and straight point makes it ideal for all worms, casters and maggots.

■■ 14 to 6lb / 2.7kg ■■ 16 to 5lb / 2.2kg ■■ 18 to 4lb / 1.8kg ■■ 20 to 4lb / 1.8kg

CORN/BREAD WORM/CASTER

The Corn/Bread hook is ideally suited for hooking bread flake and sweetcorn. The wide gape and short point creates the ideal base for these larger baits.

■■ 12 to 8lb / 3.6kg ■■ 14 to 7lb / 3.1kg ■■ 16 to 6lb / 2.7kg ■■ 18 to 5lb / 2.2kg

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■■Power Band Hair Rigs 4” and 15” Korum CS Series Power Band Hair Rigs are Ideally suited to pellet fishing on the waggler or Method feeder. Available in 4” and 15”, they suit modern match and pleasure fishing styles perfectly. Uses the bespoke Power Band Hair Rig hook.

■■ 12 to 8lb / 3.6kg ■■ 14 to 8lb / 3.6kg ■■ 16 to 6lb / 2.7kg ■■ 18 to 6lb / 2.7kg

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Bespoke Luggage The CS Series range of rods has been fantastically popular and demand high for further introductions in the Korum range to suit the ‘Commercial Style’ angler.

We recognise that this type of fishing requires different demands to the specimen world, with different rods, reels, luggage and end tackle. These two items of luggage suit anglers fishing this type of venue perfectly, offering affordable, strong luggage with Korum’s hallmark quality, only in a stylish black and green finish.

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35cm depth

190cm height

Designed to offer anglers who don’t carry made up rods a holdall solution. A simple offering that takes up to four rods and a pole, if required. Great for anglers on commercial fisheries, thus the CS Series label.

■■ External pockets for umbrella, nets and banksticks ■■ Adjustable padded shoulder strap and carry handle

■■CS SERIES NET BAG CARRYALL

This Net Bag Carryall is large enough for all your bait boxes, tackle and accessories, as well as chair accessories and keepnets. The front compartment also takes spoon nets.

■■ Extra large main compartment ■■ Keepnet pocket with volume adjuster ■■ Two external pockets for extra gear ■■ Padded carry strap and handles ■■ Reinforced base

62cm width

40cm depth

38cm height

■■CS SERIES ROD HOLDALL

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CS Series Nets & Landing Net Handles This range of landing nets and handles is ideal for the range of species found in today’s commercial fisheries. Strong enough for big carp, but light enough when targeting smaller species, they suit the angler’s requirements perfectly.

■■CS Series Spoon Nets 20”and 24” These simple, lightweight and strong spoon nets feature fish-friendly mesh, that’s shallow enough to make netting easy. It also helps when unhooking fish whilst they’re in the net.

Featuring a strong metal spreader block and an understated black finish, they’re stylish and reliable.

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■■CS Series 1.85m Handle A super-strong, yet surprisingly lightweight carbon landing net handle. The CS Series 1.85m handle is made from high-quality carbon and finished in stylish glossy black.

Perfect for nets of all sizes, even carp nets.

The one-piece handle fits into Korum holdalls and quivers easily.

■■CS Series 3m Telescopic Handle This three-piece handle is mega strong but still light enough to fish with all day. It’s construction makes it ideal for pole fishing or fishing with longer rods, or from higher banks. It’s sure to be popular amongst river anglers too.

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Bait & tackle selection made easy Chris Ponsford reveals the secret of tackling commercial venues for the bigger fish that live there.

Reel line very much depends on what species you’re after, as does your hook and line selection. For me, now, the CS Series Hook to Nylon range suits me perfectly. No more sitting with my glasses on trying to tie up spade end hooks – I just take these out of the packet and I’m fishing! The hooks are balanced to suit different baits, which is another important thing to help you land more fish.

Get the pattern right, and you’ll land almost every fish you hook.

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I really enjoy fishing commercial venues as they’re a fantastic way to get your string pulled. Most of these venues are used for matches, or have a stocking density that means you’re guaranteed a great day’s fishing. Not all commercials are surrounded by blokes with poles, either. In fact, the majority now cater for the pleasure and specialist angler alike, and in some venues, there are some monster species lurking that sometimes go under the radar.

One thing I often see at this type of venue is anglers losing fish, and sometimes this is down to the tackle they’re using. Picking the right rod is really important and you want something with a really forgiving, softer tip with power in the butt to subdue those larger specimens. The Korum CS Series range is perfectly suited for this type of fishing, offering float and feeder rods to suit different ranges and different sizes of fish.

I’ll usually stick with as short a rod as I can get away with, as the fish tend to surface much closer to you under the rod tip, making them easier to net. Try a day’s fishing with a 10ft feeder rod and you’ll see exactly what I mean!

A small reel is also important, and the CS Series Rear Drag reels are lovely and lightweight, with a powerful drag. A great match for the CS Series rods, of course!

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angler profile

Chris Ponsford Hometown: Worcester, Midlands Favourite Venue: River Wye Occupation: Photographer

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roach / rudd / skimmers Most commercials have plenty of silver fish and the sport can be prolific. I tend to team a 12ft CS Series float rod with 5lb reel line on a CS 3000 reel, using either the Worm/Caster Hooks to Nylon with casters, or Pellet/Maggot variety with maggots. The hooks on the Worm/Caster are great for increasing hookups with very small fish due to the straight point, whilst the Pellet/Maggot type are stronger in the wire and better suited to larger silvers or skimmers.

Here’s what I’d recommend for different species on this type of venue, from the rod and reel, to the main line, bait and hooklink selection:

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tench / perch There’s always some good tincas and stripeys to be caught down the edge on commercials, especially near lily pads or structure. For me, the Corn/ Bread Hooks to Nylon are brilliant to present a grain or two of corn for tench. They have a wide gape so you can either hook one grain flat-sided, or two grains side by side. I’ll fish an 13ft CS Series Float rod with a CS 4000 reel loaded with 5lb line, using something like a pole float on the line. The bigger reel helps subdue the fish more easily and allows me to use heavier line if the tench are whoppers! For the perch, it has to be the Worm/Caster Hooks to Nylon with a juicy lobworm on the end! These same tactics will work for crucian carp, too.

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I love a bit of slab fishing and there’s no better way than to use the feeder. I’ll use either an 11ft or 12ft CS Series Feeder Rod depending on the range required, and a CS 4000 reel loaded with 7lb line, to absorb the impact of the cast and help land any ‘nuisance’ carp! With a groundbait feeder laced with goodies, I can change my Hook to Nylon depending on what bait I decide upon that day. Usually it’s the Pellet/Maggot variety with either a Sonubaits hookable pellet, or a double maggot combination. I’ll sometimes switch to the Worm/Caster rigs to offer double caster or a piece of worm – it’s worth changing to see what the bream respond to.

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Catching carp shallow on the waggler or pellet waggler is an exciting way to catch carp. The 11ft CS Float rod is perfect for casting pre-weighted floats and a nice 7lb reel line on a CS 3000 reel ensures an easy cast. It’s now time to break out the CS Series Power Band Hair Rigs, which offer a mega-sharp wide gape hook that was purpose built for pellet waggler fishing. I’ll present a hard 6mm or 8mm pellet under a loaded float and keep peppering it with 3 or 4 pellets until the float goes under. It’s an active and exciting way to catch lots of carp in the warmer weather!

The most popular and prolific way to catch carp on many venues is with a Method feeder and in my opinion; the Dura-Method Feeder from Korum is the best of the bunch. They’re tough, cast like a dream and load up beautifully with the dedicated mould. I like to use the 10ft CS Series Feeder rod wherever I can and it’s ideal for short casts to islands. I’ll team this with a CS 3000 reel loaded with 7lb or 9lb line and use the Power Band Hair Rigs in 4” or Quickstop Hair Rigs in 4” to present my hookbait. With either soaked pellets or groundbait on the feeder, and a pellet or corn hookbait, you’ll watch the tip fly round time and time again.

For me, the best way to bag a really big carp is to feed down the edge and drop a float on it later in the day.

For this, the ultra-powerful Meat/ Paste Hooks to Nylon are essential, allowing me to present a big lump of spam or some nice fishmeal paste in the margins. I’ll use a Korum Blob Float to suspend the bait just touching bottom, and base my hook size on how big the carp are! A good 9lb reel line and strong CS 4000 reel are required here, and any of the CS Series float rods will subdue a big carp.

These tactics are an outline really and you can tweak them for your own fishing.

I know some of my fellow Korum anglers have been using the Corn/Bread Hooks to Nylon to present bread flake for carp on the surface, or bread punch when trotting for big roach. It’s all down to personal preference, but my guidelines should help you put a few more fish on the bank this year. Get out there and get catching!

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The Korum Chair principle has proven a worldwide winner, with anglers loving the accessory compatibility of a seatbox, with the comfort of an angling chair.

For 2013, we revised the mattresses and subsequent comfort levels of our Accessory Chairs, to give you, the angler, even more of a reason to buy Korum.

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BROLLY ARM

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Why struggle to get your brolly in the ground? Our brolly arm fixes the brolly to the chair, great on hard ground.

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The Korum footplate provides a more comfortable place for your feet and extra legs for chair accessories. Fits all Accessory Chairs, old and new.

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TELESCOPIC FEEDER ARM No need to struggle finding a hole for a bankstick. Having this Feeder Arm attached directly to the chair or footplate is so much easier. It has an angle bracket so it can be adjusted high or low, left or right. It just makes life easy.

Essential for feeder fishing on many commercial fisheries where the bank is not bankstick-friendly. The Feeder Arm is telescopic and the tilt/ swivel mechanism allows for perfect rod positioning.

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■■Accessory Chair Our award winning original Korum chair has been a huge success thanks to its patented design. The Korum Accessory Chair now boasts an updated look, more comfortable padding and a fresh new green and black colour scheme. With its independently adjustable legs, and accessory compatibility, the Korum chair is now the choice of thousands of anglers around the country. It is particularly useful when used in combination with the Ruckbag. weighs 6kg

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■■ Fully padded cover and aluminium frame for comfort

■■ Adjustable back can be angled for maximum comfort

■■ Supplied with free carry strap

■■ Independently adjustable legs with full accessory compatibility

■■ Levelling mud feet and vertical legs give perfect positioning even on steep banks

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“Korum chairs provide a unique fishing platform that enables you to fish more effectively.”

■■KORUM CHAIR FOOTPLATE Footplate that is compatible with all Korum Accessory Chairs. Adjustable to suit different banks and swims and designed to take all Korum Chair Accessories.

62cm width

68cm depth

■■The Korum Any Chair Adaptor ■■ Fits Chairs & Bedchairs with 25mm & 22mm Round or 25mm Square leg profiles ■■ Fit Korum Chair Accessories on basic fishing chairs for the first time!

■■ Adjustable to provide a level fitting at any angle or on uneven ground slopes ■■ Use the 360º rotating pivot to level your side tray on angled chair legs ■■ Can remain fitted to the chair for simple storage and transport

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■■ Adjustable back can be angled for maximum comfort

■■ Fully padded cover and aluminium frame

66cm width

120cm height

The awesome Deluxe Accessory Chair has been updated with a new look and a more comfortable padding layout.

There’s also a fresh green/black colour scheme, as well as a boosted pillow area for maximum comfort. The legs now have a meaty, beefier profile to give you more stability and strength in this top-of-the-range chair. Great when you need comfort on longer day sessions.

80cm depth

■■ Complete with four inserts to make legs compatible with Korum Chair Accessories

■■ Supplied with free carry strap

■■ Independently adjustable legs with full accessory compatibility

■■ Levelling mud feet and vertical legs give perfect positioning even on steep banks

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■■SUPA-LIte Chair Arguably the lightest adjustable specimen-fishing chair on the market and will suit the pleasure/specialist angler well.

Weighing in at 3kg it’s built from high quality aluminium.

Not an Accessory Chair, but compatible with Korum Any Chair Adaptors and mega comfortable. The ideal chair for the roving angler. Compatible with the Korum Ruckbag.

■■ 3kg chair

■■ Strong aluminium frame ■■ Compatible with Korum Any Chair Adaptor

■■ Compact size

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roving kit This purpose-designed system is ideal for the roving angler. Simply carry the Roving Chair and Chair Bag as one as you travel between swims.

The skeleton-style quiver system is also totally stripped down to save on weight. It’s the ultimate setup for the mobile fisherman.

“An innovative and lightweight kit for the roving angler.”

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■■ The Roving Kit contains a skeletonstyle quiver, an innovative lightweight chair including a detachable shoulder strap, and a Roving Chair bag

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■■Roving Quiver A skeleton-style quiver for the ultimate lightweight rod holdall.

■■ Takes two rods and an umbrella, or three rods ■■ Hardcase tube base and top for rod protection ■■ Adjustable reel protection shield included ■■ Length adjustable to suit different rods ■■ Adjustable shoulder carrying strap ■■ Carry handle also included

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■■Roving Chair An innovative lightweight chair for the roving angler.

■■ Compatible with all Korum Chair Accessories ■■ Complete with rucksack style carry straps ■■ Padded frame for comfort when carrying ■■ Adjustable Korum Accessory legs ■■ Compact and lightweight frame, weighs just 3kg

■■Roving Chair Bag Innovative bag that attaches to the Korum Roving Chair.

■■ Outer pocket for Accessories, Keepnets or Landing Nets ■■ Loop attachment for use with the Korum Roving Chair ■■ Clip and Velcro attachments for further stability ■■ Large internal bag for all your tackle

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■■SIDE TRAYs – small and standard Attaches to Korum Accessory Chairs to keep your tackle and bait organised and close at hand.

■■ Fully adjustable angle attachment ■■ W ipe clean surface ■■ Standard Dimensions 38cm x 22cm ■■ Small Dimensions 34cm x 25cm

■■universal arm

■■spacer bar

Enables threaded accessories to be moved away from the legs and angled. Extremely useful for rod positioning when using the Twin Rod Buzz Bars. Complete with locking nut.

Allows the angler to maintain maximum chair leg height whilst still using accessories.

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■■Brolly arm Perfect for commercial fisheries when fishing on a solid base. The Brolly Arm will also accept a standard bankstick.

■■Pole Crook ■■BUTT REST WITH arm & double butt rest Holds the rod butt whether fishing either horizontally or vertically. The arm fits directly on the chair. Complete with locking nut.

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Designed to offer hands-free pole fishing on all Korum Accessory chairs. Simply balance the butt of the pole under the crook when catapulting out bait, or leave the pole resting on your knee until you strike.

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■■ANGLE TILT SIDESTRIKE REST

■■COOL BAG AND ACCESSORY HOOP This unique insulated cool bag has been specifically designed for use with all Korum chairs and Korum bait boxes. Ideal for keeping delicate baits in top condition.

■■ Attaches to all Korum chairs ■■ Foil insulation with wipe clean lining ■■ Full zip opening

■■GROUNDBAIT BOWL AND HOOP

■■V REST

■■TILT REST

■■LINE FLOW REST

■■SIDESTRIKE REST

Collapsible nylon groundbait bowl complete with lid, mounted on a frame to attach to any Korum chair.

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Designed to fit abbreviated, cork or duplon rod butts. Soft touch plastic with a durable brass thread

Lengths 50, 75 & 100cm

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accessories

■■ Line Gripper to hold the line for ultra-sensitivity

■■ Four bobbin heads for customisation

■■ Bankstick clip for drop-off setup

■■bite indicator This Bite Indicator is ideal for increasing bite indication when fishing for a multitude of species. Whether fishing close in or at long distance this bite indicator will be able to do the job. Complete with four interchangeable heads to suit your personal preference.

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This Bite Indicator kit is ideal for increasing your bite indication when fishing for a whole host of species. Use it with the hockey stick underneath a bite alarm for carp, tench, bream or roach; or swap to the bankstick clip for the ultimate drop off indicator when pike, perch or eel fishing.

■■KBI Bite Alarm Features a compact design, yet still offers the ultimate in rugged performance. The KBI alarm offers unrivalled battery life, thanks to the included 9V PP3 battery. The extra loud, adjustable speaker offers a wide range of control to alert you to a bite, whilst the blue super-bright LED features a twenty second flashing alert feature.

■■ Compact design features digital electronics, resin coated for maximum reliability ■■ Simple push button on/off and volume controls ■■ High output speaker and sensitive bite indication ■■ 20 second latching high intensity blue LED

■■TwiN ROD BUZZ BAR With the Fix Angle locking device enabling the bar to be secured at precisely the angle required. Complete with locking nut. Available in two sizes.

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ROD SUPPORT BARS

All of the models are telescopic and finished in matt black to a high standard.

The shaped points make driving into hard ground easy.

Ideal for attaching Rod Support Accessories. Choose from a centre attachment, with twin or triple head, or the ‘goal-post’ triple head attachment.

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PERCHING PROBLEMS ■■ Phil Spinks shows you how easy perch fishing can be

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phil spinks Hometown: Bungay, Suffolk Favourite Venue: River Wensum Occupation: Tackle Shop Manager

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Specimen Angler

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■■ Perfect hooking

perching problems!

With a whole host of technical jargon it can seem like a tough task to start perch fishing. In reality, it couldn’t be easier – Let Phil Spinks show you how…

I’m always looking to keep my fishing as easy as possible. Over complicating rigs and end tackle can lead to all sorts of problems. Perch fishing is possibly the simplest form of fishing that I do. When reading about perch fishing there are usually plenty of confusing rigs and technical words to go with them, well I don’t think they are needed.

Tackle Choice

Phil’s first choice for rods is a 1.25lb Neoteric XS Twin Top with a 60 Freespin Reel.

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I’ll start with my rods – a 1.25lb Neoteric XS Twin Top is my first choice. It absorbs the lunges and head shaking of a big perch, while still having the power to cast the leads and bait out. These are my favourite rods in the range, it’s not only perch that they are good for; all of my tench, bream and roach fishing is done with the Neoteric XS Twin Top. On my rod is a KXI 60 Freespin Reel, designed to work perfectly together, the superb line lay and smooth Freespin system ensures that both my casting and playing of fish are easy. These are kept on my 3-Rod Quiver it’s perfect for a short day fishing as it’s lightweight and compact.

My main line is 5lb Xpert Reel Line, this green line is extremely hard to see underwater so the fish don’t spook and also it has immense strength for its low diameter. I’ve been using this line for over a year now and I have full faith in it. The 1000m spools are great value and you can even spool up three reels from one spool of line – that saves a few quid!

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PERCHING PROBLEMS

the business end The first thing to bear in mind is resistance in your rig, perch hate it, and if the big 4lb perch that you have spent many nights dreaming about, picks up your lobworm and feels resistance it will quite quickly spit your worm out. Leaving you bewildered as to why you aren’t catching.

I always use running rigs for perch fishing. The Running Rig Kits from Korum create the ideal free running rig that won’t tangle on the cast.

They are extremely easy to rig up and leave you confident that you have a resistance free running rig. Onto the free-running clip I attach a small 1.5oz lead. The lead is the perfect size to keep the rig anchored to the bottom when the bait is picked up, but doesn’t crash through the water creating unnecessary disturbance.

In my spare time I like to make up hooklinks and store them on a Maxi Rig Board. This keeps me organised and also gives you more time with your baits in the water. Perching hooklinks are made using Xpert Power Mono in 4lb or 6lb and Xpert Specialist Hooks in size 6.

Perch have huge, cavernous mouths for their size, and bigger hooks give me more confidence that the hook will grab hold. The super sharp Xpert Specialist pattern is perfect for the bony mouthed stripeys.

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I like to use single banksticks for my perch fishing.

This allows me to point my rod tips at the rig, creating as little resistance as possible when the fish picks up the bait and runs. My first choice of bankstick is the 30cm Korum Banksticks. On the front I use two KBI Bite Alarms and on the back I’ve got two Xpert Uni Butt Rests. These fit the cork handles on my Neoteric perfectly, ensuring that the rod won’t get dragged in should I hook a very hungry perch or a carp!

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Drop-off There are a few different ways to show up your bites when perch fishing. My personal choice is a drop-off indicator.

As soon as the fish picks up the bait, the indicator pings off and line is free to peel off the reel with no resistance at all.

I use Korum Bite Indicator Kits for all of my fishing. Their versatility is amazing, with each kit having a hockey stick and chain, for carp, tench or bream, and a lightweight cord and bankstick clip for using as a drop-off indicator. The clip can be adjusted to grip the line or to ping off when a perch or eel picks up your hookbait. The indicators can all be interchanged to suit the individual and also come with a handy glow-in-the-dark head. Essential for fishing into the darkness!

Upon picking up the bait, my line pings out of the bite indicator and a bleep sounds from the KBI Bite Alarm, only one bleep is needed to alert me to a fish picking up the bait.

There you have it - simple advice to catch a big perch.

And if all else fails...

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feel the power

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The Xpert range has been designed to meet the high standards of the specimen hunter, without breaking the bank. Our already popular range of hooks and hooklink materials have been a massive success and for 2013 we are adding ready-tied hooklinks to the range.

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Shaun Hodg es caught this 2lb 3oz river roach using a size 16 Xpert Specialist Ho ok with a 4lb Xpert Po wer Mono hooklength, fl oat fishing.

They include Braided hair rigs, perfect for big fish hunting, along with Mono hair rigs, which you’ll find ideal for feeder fishing and even river fishing, as they are slightly longer than your average ready-tied hooklink. All tied with the Xpert range and coming with baiting needles and bait stops in the packet, they offer ridiculously good value.

We’ve also added a robust reel line to the range.

Available in 1,000m spools, it’s perfect for all your specimen fishing needs. Rigorously tested by our very own Xperts, it’s a line you can really rely on.

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NE W ■■Xpert Braid Hair Rigs Tied using the highest quality Xpert Power Braid and Xpert Hooks, the rigs will not let you down when it matters. These 8in Braided rigs will be the downfall of fish all over the country. Ideal for targeting monster tench, bream or carp!

■■ Constructed from Xpert Power Braid and Xpert Hooks ■■ Includes free Baiting Needle and Hair Stops ■■ The ultimate pre-tied Hair Rigs for tench, bream and carp ■■ Available in a range of hook sizes ■■ Micro-Barbed and Barbless options

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Sizes available: 6 / 15lbs 8 / 15lbs 10 / 10lbs 12 / 10lbs

■■XPERT MONO HAIR RIGS Made from top quality Xpert components, these readytied Xpert Mono Hair Rigs are ideal for a whole host of situations. Perfect for use on rivers due to their longerthan-average length, they will not let you down when attached to the fish of a lifetime. Also includes a free Baiting Needle and Hair Stops.

■■ Tied using ultra-reliable Xpert Hooks and Xpert Power Mono ■■ Perfect for big fish on rivers ■■ Available in a range of hook sizes ■■ Micro-Barbed and Barbless options

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Sizes available: 6 / 10lbs 8 / 10lbs 10 / 8lbs 12 / 8lbs

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■■ The Korum Xpert Hooks combine fantastic, chemically sharpened hooks with a superb non-glare finish. Ultra-reliable and strong.

Available in sizes 6 - 16, Barbed & Barbless.

■■XPERT POWER ■■ Our strongest hook yet, thanks to the heavier gauge wire and short shank ■■ Non-glare low visibility finish ■■ Chemically sharpened, in-turned point keeps its sharpness longer ■■ 12° Down-turned eye ensures hook flips in the fish’s mouth ■■ W ide gape for maximum hooking potential when using hair rigs ■■ Perfect for hair rigs

■■XPERT SPECIMEN ■■ A versatile hook with a medium/heavy gauge wire and short shank to suit a multitude of fishing situations ■■ Non-glare low visibility finish ■■ Chemically sharpened, straight point keeps its sharpness longer ■■ Shaped to suit modern bolt rigging techniques ■■ Maximum hooking potential when using hair rigs ■■ Suitable for braid and mono hooklinks

■■XPERT SPECIalist ■■ A versatile hook with a medium gauge wire and medium shank to suit a multitude of fishing situations ■■ Non-glare low visibility finish ■■ Chemically sharpened, straight point keeps its sharpness longer ■■ Straight point ensures more hookholds ■■ Shaped to offer fantastic reliability and land more fish ■■ A great all-round pattern

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■■XPERT POWER MONO This fast sinking hooklink mono has a high abrasion resistance and fantastic camouflage qualities. It’s supple, strong and ideally suited for big fish.

Straightens easily. Available in sizes 4lb - 15lb.

Recommended knots: ■■ Knotless knot ■■ Grinner knot

■■XPERT POWER BRAID This fast sinking hooklink braid has a high abrasion resistance and fantastic camouflage qualities. It’s supple, strong and ideally suited for big fish.

Available in sizes 10lb & 15lb. Brown and Green.

Recommended knots: ■■ Knotless knot ■■ Grinner knot

■■ The Xpert spools fit in all ITM boxes easily

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feel the power ■■Xpert Reel Line After many months of testing, the new Xpert Reel Line is finally ready. This super smooth line can be used for a huge range of fishing styles. The breaking strains are based on the achievable strength with a Blood Knot. With a Grinner, Palomar or Figure of Eight loop knot you will get even more from this excellent supple reel line. The green tinge makes the line blend in when under the water, making sure the fish are less wary. The sheer strength of this line has to be seen to be believed. With 1000m on every spool, you’re sure to get great value for money. The first choice of every single Korum Consultant, you won’t be let down by this line. Some lines on the market can suffer badly with kinks and pig tails; we’ve worked hard to make a line that can be pulled tight to iron out any kinks, and to stop pig tails that can weaken your knots.

■■ Highly Abrasion Resistant ■■ Super strong ■■ 1000m spools are great value for money ■■ 5 breaking strains available: 5, 7, 9, 11 & 14lbs

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■■KZR mini pit 6000 REEL

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This has been developed to fulfil all the demands of the specialist angler. From its wide arbour spool to its compact body, this stylish reel oozes quality and performance. The double anodized spool features an over sized line clip to give confidence on even the most powerful casts, whilst the precise front drag system needs just one turn to change from a ‘Free Spool’ to a hard fighting drag.

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■■KXi FREESPIN REEL Tough, rugged and reliable are what the KXi Freespin Reels are all about. Built around hardened machine cut main gears, you only need to turn the handle to feel the engineering quality of this reel.

The KXi reels have been designed to handle all forms of modern coarse fishing, from large carp and pike with 10-15lb line, through barbel and tench fishing with 6-10lb line, to Method feeder fishing and all forms of ledgering.

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■■KXi50 ■■KXi60 ■■KXi80

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rods

big fish rods

■■Neoteric XS Rods Neoteric rods have won numerous plaudits over the last few years due to their fantastic performance. The latest Neoteric XS range continues on from that success, by offering the perfect combination of performance, reliability and incredible value for money. They are the ideal rods for the modern angler who targets a wide ranging species of fish at a multitude of different venues.

■■Available in: ■■ 11ft Power Float Line Rating 3lb – 8lb ■■ 13ft Power Float Line Rating 3lb – 8lb ■■ 12ft Twin Top Line Rating 4lb – 10lb ■■ 12ft Multi Quiver Power Line Rating 4lb – 12lb ■■ 12ft Multi Quiver Line Rating 4lb – 10lb ■■ 12ft Twin Top Power Line Rating 4lb – 12lb

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CLASS

■■Korum Carp Rods These rugged, reliable carp rods are designed for all carp fishing methods. Whether you’re casting leads, PVA bags or feeders, each rod is capable of the job and has a lovely, dependable action. All the rods have plenty of backbone, designed to cope with long casts and hard battles. The understated graphics, abbreviated handle and ergonomic rear grip give the rod a great look, whilst the hard-wearing rod guides and line clip offer great functionality. Carp rods to last a lifetime.

■■Available in: ■■ 2.5lb ■■ 2.75lb ■■ 3.00lb ■■ 3.5lb with 50mm butt ring

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BIG RIVERS, BIG FEEDERS, BIG FISH

BIG RIVERS

BIG FEEDERS

BIG FISH

Trying to tackle a big flooded river can be a daunting task.

Fear not – river ace, Ade Kiddell shows how to tackle the river whatever the weather.

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ade kiddell Hometown: Norwich, Norfolk Favourite Venue: River Severn, Arley Occupation: Traffic Planner

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■■ Choosing the right feeder is essential for river fishing

Fishing on a river is something that virtually all anglers will attempt at some point in their lifetime, often with varying success. The thought of trying to catch a fish from a river in flood is enough to make many anglers choose the easy option and put their feet up in front of the TV. Norfolk barbel botherer, Ade Kiddell can often be found wandering up and down his local river in search of likely looking barbel swims from stretches of river that many would dismiss due to the conditions.

Pick your venue

Being comfortable when fishing will make you want to stay longer, ultimately catching more fish! Ade uses a Korum Accessory Chair.

Choosing the right venue is possibly the most important factor of fishing a river in flood conditions. When rivers are in flood the water can be up to four metres higher than normal, as you can imagine, that is a lot of water pushing downstream; because of this safety is of great importance.

“Pick a swim that has easy access up and down the bank, if the river rises quickly you don’t want to be scrambling up and down steep river banks with arms full of tackle.”

Ade remarks. Loading his Accessory Chair and Ruckbag onto his back and picking up his 3 rod quiver, Ade heads down to the river.

Tackle Choice Before starting on the business end, you’ll need some other essentials. Being comfortable when fishing will make you want to stay for longer, ultimately catching more fish! Ade uses a Korum Accessory Chair. The chair with its unique 4 adjustable legs will allow you to fish on virtually any terrain; perfect for the uneven banks of rivers. The chair is designed to work in conjunction with the Korum Ruckbag, allowing you to attach both to your back, leaving your hands free for lighter items or a bucket of bait.

Choosing the right tackle for a flooded river is essential, if your feeders are not carrying enough lead they will roll off down the river. Your rods, reels and line need to be up to the job. Ade explains: “I regularly use Korum Combi Feeders that weigh up to 150g/5oz and you won’t be able to cast those with your average feeder rod. A Korum Neoteric XS Multi Quiver Power coupled with a KXi Freespin 60 reel is my first choice.” Ade’s reel is loaded with 14lb Xpert Reel Line, due to the big feeders and powerful fish that inhabit the river.

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■■ Follow Ade’s advice for a successful catch

“The Combi Feeders allow me to have the variation of both an open-ended feeder and a blockend maggot feeder. This means I only have to carry one set of feeders, cutting the weight in half and believe me, when carrying a bag of 3, 4 and 5oz feeders; it really is a huge difference.”

Ade then attaches a Running Rig Kit to the reel line. “The Running Rig Kits make everything extremely simple and tangle free and onto this I have clipped a Large 90g Korum Combi Feeder.” Ade casts out with an empty feeder to see if he has enough lead to hold bottom. After casting out he lets out a bow of line and places the rod on the rest. “Letting out a bow of line allows me to use much less lead in the feeder. I’m watching the rod tip to see if the feeder rolls along the bottom, if it is too light the tip will bounce.”

“My hooklink is a size 12 pre-tied Power Mono Hair Rig, this simple packet of ready-tied hair rigs is longer than your average Hooks to Nylon, perfect for using on the river; and with full confidence in the Xpert range I know I will land every fish.”

Ade keeps all of his hooklinks on a Maxi Rig Board. This fits neatly into an ITM Rig Manager tackle box also with all of his other essentials such as hooks, line and swivels.

Top Tactics Keeping mobile is essential, the barbel will move about in the river, and if you’ve caught a few the others may be very wary. If you have to wait longer than 45 minutes for a bite, the chances are the fish have moved away. “With this in mind I’ll look for a different swim. This can be as easy as moving up or downstream of a big snaggy tree or walking a mile to find another top spot. Whichever you have to do, make sure you keep mobile. Nobody likes looking at a static rod tip all day!” smiles Ade as his rod tip pulls round with an angry barbel. Give these tactics a try!

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The Korum Ruckbag works in conjunction with the Korum Accessory Chair, allowing you to attach both to your back, leaving your hands free.

“The Running Rig Kits make everything extremely simple and tangle free.”

Set up Ade’s Floodwater Barbel Rig

■■ Pass your reel line through the eye of the running rig link as shown

■■ Thread on the buffer bead. It is tapered to reduce tangles

■■ Tie on a swivel using your favoured knot, Ade uses a 5-turn grinner knot

■■ Pull the buffer bead down over the knot and swivel, like this

■■ Attach your chosen feeder to the quick link. It’s so easy to change feeders

■■ Attach a hooklink to the swivel with a loop to loop knot or grinner

■■ Here’s how the finished rig should look – ready to catch fish.

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luggage

these little

things Those of you who follow us on our @KorumFishing Twitter page will have seen our #TheseLittleThings campaign, promoting all the reasons why the Korum luggage range is the one to choose if you’re serious about your fishing.

The range is not only comprehensive, but the features of each individual bag has never been surpassed. For 2013, we’ve totally revamped the range, including new favourites like the Roving Rucksack and Foldall, as well as improving existing classics like our Ruckbag, Rucksack, and Tackle & Bait Bag. For us, it’s about helping you be more organised – making things more compact, compatible and efficient. Read on as we explore the unique points about our bags, carryalls and holdalls. It’ll soon be clear why #TheseLittleThings add up to so much. #TheseLittleThings @KorumFishing

functionality as standard The Ruckbag principle has never been bettered. This unique way of carrying a chair within a bag has revolutionised the fishing of many roving anglers, as well as making life easy for those with a long walk to their peg on commercial fisheries and lakes. We recognise the Ruckbag is not just a bag for river anglers, it can be a welcome benefit to any angler. For this reason, there are three bags in the Ruckbag style.

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■■RUCKBAG

35cm width

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25cm depth

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48cm height

The original Ruckbag has kept the same dimensions, but now has two large side pockets and added clipping points so you can attach a spoon net to the bag.

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■■deluxe ruckBag

35cm width

32cm depth

48cm height

The Deluxe Ruckbag is a larger bag, with the same ‘side-quiver’, clipping points and larger pockets. There are also two further pockets at either end of the bag, making it ideal for anglers carrying more kit around.

a ll NEW ■■TableTop Ruckbag

35cm width

25cm depth

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48cm length

The Tabletop Ruckbag, meanwhile, still has its moulded top – useful as a side table – but also features the unique ‘side-quiver’ which takes banksticks and our Roll-a-Mat unhooking mat. It, too, features the clips for a spoon net, making it a mega versatile bag.

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luggage ■■RUCKSACK This boasts a totally new design based on the very best mountaineering rucksacks. With webbing loops for an unhooking mat, an adjustable mounted front that can take coats/jackets/unhooking mats and a front-facing zip opening so the rucksack is easier to open – it’s our best rucksack yet! There are also floating D-ring clips for attaching spoon nets to (caribener clips supplied).

20cm depth

56cm height

33cm width

■■ Easily attach a Korum Roll-a-Mat to the top

■■ Insulated top bait compartment ■■ Spoon nets clip here via caribener clips (supplied)

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■■ Tackle box compatible front pocket

■■ Ergonomic harness with waist belt ■■ Two ITM compatible external side pockets ■■ Reinforced base compartment ■■ Front straps take coats or unhooking mats

■■ Dirt resistant EVA base

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NEW

NEW

■■ROVING RUCKSACK

30cm depth

■■FOLD ALL Bag This fantastic ITM compatible carryall folds into three separate compartments to optimise space for the angler. Extremely userfriendly, fully lined and carrying the hallmark functionality of all Korum luggage, it’s sure to become a favourite amongst specimen and pleasure anglers alike.

■■ T hree fold-out compartments ■■ Outer pockets take ITM tackle boxes

44cm width

23cm depth

40cm height

50cm width

36cm height

We have adjusted the existing Roving Bag and made it into a compact rucksack with a host of new features. There’s now an added mesh zip pocket on the front pocket, floating D-Ring Clips for anglers to clip spoon nets to (caribener clips supplied) and two webbing loops that take the Korum Roll-a-Mat (not supplied), or angler’s coats/jackets, etc.

NEW ■■ITM Tackle & Bait Bag

42cm width

27cm depth

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■■ Padded carry handle ■■ Detachable padded shoulder strap ■■ Two padded zipped side pockets ■■ Front zipped pocket ■■ Insulated main compartment reinforced base/tackle compartment ■■ ITM Tackle Box Compatible

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■■ITM DAY SACK

NEW

34cm width

20cm depth

38cm height

Here at Korum, we listen to our angling consultants. And one thing they all asked for was a small rucksack they could use for their roving and short session fishing. In conjunction with some of the best coarse anglers in the business, we came up with the ITM Day Sack, which is the perfect small bag for this style of angling.

■■ Perfect for roving or day session anglers ■■ Two external mesh pocket ■■ Fully padded harness system ■■ Ultra strong & waterproof EVA base ■■ ITM compatible ■■ New front mesh zip pocket ■■ Larger mesh side pouches for functionality

■■ITM TableTop Carryall Perfect for anglers who like to have everything to hand. A modern take on the traditional carryall. Complete with a hard moulded table top, ITM compatible pockets and a new front mesh zip pocket.

■■ Unique Tablet op design ■■ Dirt resistant EVA base ■■ Compatible with Korum Accessory and Supa-Lite Chairs ■■ Padded shoulder strap and carry handles ■■ ITM compatible front pocket and main compartment ■■ Internal supports and front opening enables full access to main compartment whilst in use as a tackle table

56cm width

38cm depth

35cm length

Main Compartment Dimensions

NEW ■■ALLROUNDER NET BAG CARRYALL

62cm width

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40cm depth

38cm height

Large enough to take all of your bait boxes, tackle and Korum chair accessories in the main compartment and with separate side pockets for your keepnet and unhooking mat, this is a seriously useful bag.

■■ E xtra large main compartment for b ait and accessories ■■ Keepnet pocket with volume adjuster strap ■■ Zipped unhooking mat pocket ■■ Two external gear pockets ■■ Reinforced base ■■ Padded carry strap & handles ■■ E xtra strong zips throughout

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■■Chair & Net Bag Designed to transport chair and nets in an easy to manage bag. Chairs fit sideways increasing ground clearance and making them easier to carry. Front pocket is large enough for landing nets, keepnets and unhooking mats.

■■ Takes care of awkward chairs, nets and mats ■■ Three-sided zip for easy loading ■■ E xternal net and mat pocket ■■ Padded shoulder strap and carrying handles ■■ Standard size fits Supa-Lite Korum chair, Korum Accessory chair and many others Landing net & chair not supplied

Ideal for stalking and floater fishing, when you want all your bait and tackle in one easy to use bag. The wipe clean lining is ideal for storing groundbait, boilies, pots of paste or even deadbaits, whilst the front zip pocket is ideal for tackle.

■■ Padded detachable shoulder strap and carry handles ■■ W ipe clean lining ■■ Front zipped pocket ■■ Rear zipped tackle pocket (large version) ■■ Rubberised base

Standard 20cm width

Large 35cm width

■■Rig & Accessory Bag A compact, multi-functional rig and accessory bag, suitable for a wide range of uses.

Featuring two large inner compartments, one is designed to accommodate either 2 Maxi Rig Boards or 4 Standard Rig Boards, whilst the other incorporates adjustable dividers making it ideal for storing a range of feeder, leads or accessories. Also includes two zipped pockets and two inner velcro mesh pockets.

Supplied with one free Maxi Rig Board.

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40cm width

24cm depth

40cm height

36cm height

21cm depth

Available in two sizes, our groundbait bowls feature zip tops, so that you can keep your bait fresh and can move easily between swims, thanks to the padded carry handles.

■■ Two sizes Standard & Large ■■ Zipped lids to keep bait fresh ■■ W ipe clean removable lining ■■ Rubberised base

Large

Standard 36cm width

■■Groundbait Bowls

20cm height

■■Bait and Bits Bags

22cm depth

20cm height

92cm width

72cm height

22cm depth

82cm width

XL Dimensions 70cm height

Standard Dimensions

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luggage ■■MULTI MAT

40cm height

Does three jobs in one! The Multi Mat is a combined unhooking mat, weigh sling and carry bag. Ideal for the mobile angler. Large high density padded unhooking mat with ‘stayopen’ raised sides that stop fish sliding off the mat. Simply load up and you have an efficient carry bag when moving between swims.

85cm length

■■ Inner velcro loops to secure your rod/ landing net ■■ Large 85cm x 40cm unhooking mat

■■ Rod retention bands

NEW

■■ Bankstick pocket

■■ Outer pocket for scales and slings

The Multi Mat has sides to prevent fish escaping from the mat on uneven ground slopes.

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■■Korum Electronic Scales The Korum Scales have been designed to not only fit neatly in your hand but also in your tackle bag or box.

■■ Easy read digital display screen ■■ Hard wearing ergonomical design ■■ Weigh up to 85lb/40kg ■■ Splash resistant neoprene case ■■ Imperial and metric measurements ■■ Complete with 9V battery

■■MAT BAG Designed to carry your landing net / keepnet in an easy to carry bag.

■■ Raised fish retaining sides ■■ Heavy duty zip ■■ Pegging points ■■ Padded shoulder strap ■■ Reinforced carry handles ■■ E xternal Dimensions: L90cm X W55cm ■■ L arge 90cm X 55cm unhooking mat

■■ROLL-A-MAT This roll-up unhooking mat replaces our existing unhooking mats as a more functional item of fishcare. It is compatible with a number of new items of Korum luggage, so anglers can carry it within their luggage rather than as a separate item.

■■ Closed cell foam for maximum fish care ■■ Fish kneeling pad for extra comfort ■■ Velcro straps keep mat rolled up ■■ Compatible with new Roving Rucksack, Day Sack, all Ruckbags and Rucksack

NEW ■■WEIGH SLINGS A design classic, the Korum Weigh Sling holds fish centrally, giving full support whatever the size.

■■ Smooth fish-friendly lining ■■ E xtra strong 600D outer material ■■ E xtra strong carry handles ■■ Supplied in Velcro carry bag

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luggage

35cm depth

190cm height

45cm width

Compact 2-Rod Holdall

25cm depth

30cm depth

190cm height

30cm width

45cm width

3-Rod Holdall

35cm depth

190cm height

40cm width

190cm height

Our range of fully protective Holdalls make carrying your prized rods simple.

NEW ■■ALLROUNDER HOLDALL The Allrounder Holdall, designed for the huge number of anglers who do not carry their rods made up, but who are looking for the protection of a padded holdall without the bulk. Carrying up to five rods, the Allrounder Holdall will carry a huge amount of gear in full security.

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■■3-ROD+carper HOLDALL On the inside three rods can be carried readyrigged in their own fully-padded compartments, along with up to three further rods with or without tubes, or a pole. On the outside you can attach two further rods, giving a total capacity of up to eight rods! Outer pocket takes our landing nets and banksticks with ease.

■■Total Protection Holdalls Lightweight rod holdalls have traditionally meant compromising on rod protection; until now. The Total Protection range gives full security for your prized rods and reels in the minimum of space, thanks to their hardwall construction, with outer pockets to carry landing net, umbrella, and banksticks.

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25cm width

15cm depth

35cm width

15cm depth

100cm height

25cm depth

100cm height

35cm width

190cm height

NEW

NEW ■■Total PROTECTION 2-ROD QUIVER

■■3-Rod Quiver

■■5-Rod Quiver

■■ Designed for the mobile angler ■■ Armoured reinforced base ■■ Stiffened protected main rod sleeve and hardwall construction, fully divided for two rods ■■ Three rod capacity ■■ Separate external pockets for landing net ■■ Stiffened and padded protection for reels and banksticks ■■ Designed to provide perfect carrying balance ■ ■ Adjustable padded carry strap and handle ■■ Zipped pockets for bankstick or landing n et ■ ■ L arge main compartment for umbrella or ■■ Reinforced pockets and EVA base shelter with drawstring closure ■■ Top loading umbrella pouch

■■ Five rod capacity ■■ Large main shelter pocket with drawstring ■■ Ambidextrous, adjustable shoulder strap and handle with deluxe padding ■■ Zipped mesh quick-dry landing net pocket ■■ External pod and bankstick pocket

“I rate the Korum quivers as the strongest lightweight rod transport system on the market.”

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180cm height

■■12FT ROD SLEEVE To increase the benefits of using our rod sleeves we have adjusted them so they can be used individually. There is now a handle for carrying the rod sleeve and a side pocket for landing nets.

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swim hopping

swim

hopping

Roving rivers is beyond a skill – it’s an artform. One angler who makes the most of this style of fishing is Midlands ace, Dai Gribble.

Find out more about his approach.

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Specimen Angler

I love targeting chub. When you go wanting to catch them, the rewards can be fantastic. Catching them whilst barbel fishing is usually somewhat of a let-down, but roving between swims searching them out from various creases and snags is really something quite special.

Dai’s rigs are always simple. He uses a Korum Quick Change Bead with a small ledger link behind it, tied with Korum Power Mono.

Usually, you’ll find a couple of lovely creases that scream chub. Usually a crease that leads to an overhanging tree downstream is ideal. I bait them with mashed bread and mix in a little Sonubaits Supercrush Marine Halibut groundbait to increase the oils and smells in the area. I’ll then tackle up whilst these various spots rest and the fish gain confidence.

My rod for this job is usually a Korum Neoteric XS Quiver, or sometimes even a CS Series 12ft Feeder. Quite light rods, but both have the backbone for a big chub. I’ll team this with a CS Series Power Rear Drag reel, which is nice and light with a strong clutch.

My rigs are always very simple. I’ll team a Korum Quick Change Bead with a small ledger link behind it, tied with a short piece of Korum Power Mono, with a couple of big locking shot squeezed on. It’s such a simple way to fish.

At the hook end, I’ll usually go for a reasonable sized Xpert Specialist Hook, which I can fix a nice lump of breadflake onto. My hooklink is always tied with Korum Xpert Power Mono, which is by far the strongest and most kink-resistant hooklink I’ve ever used.

Seriously, give this stuff a try!

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‘Travel clever’ like Dai, he uses the new Korum Roving Rucksack.

■■ Follow Dai’s advice to trick chub like this

I tend to cast out to the crease and let the bait naturally roll its way down towards a snaggy spot like an overhanging tree. You’ll find the bait settles eventually and then it’s time to watch and wait. Usually, you won’t have to wait long for indications if the chub are around and feeding. Many of my best fish have come within seconds of the tip settling.

You want to find some deeper water, where the fish can feel safe, and feel free to adjust the shot on your link ledger if things aren’t quite panning out. It’s also worth doing some research on the best venues for chub. I’m lucky that the River Severn, Trent and Dove are within easy reach for me and certain areas hold some fantastic chub.

I’d also point out the importance of travelling light on these trips, or at least travelling ‘clever’, if like me you take a lot of gear with you. I tend to use the new Korum Roving Rucksack for a lot of this type of fishing, or a Korum Ruckbag with the new Supa-Lite chair. You could even consider one of the Roving Kits, which are quite a clever piece of kit.

“Korum Xpert Power Mono, by far the strongest hooklink I’ve ever used.”

Dai Gribble

angler profile

DAI GRIBBLE So really, chub fishing on rivers can be fairly straight forward. Give my tips a try!

Hometown: Stafford, Staffordshire Favourite Venue: The next one!

Occupation: EA Senior Environment

Officer

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carry on

carryon

Having tough, reliable tackle is important and here at Korum we’ve a number of transportation and hardware tackle items that you really can rely on.

Whether it’s a barrow or trolley to get your gear to your peg, or banksticks you can trust to keep working for season after season, we pride ourselves on the engineering input that goes into every product we produce.

From CAD designed cam-locks and fittings, to intelligent welding and moulding, our design team has covered all the bases so you don’t need to worry about your gear letting you down.

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■■single wheel barrow

■■twin-wheeled TROLLEY

A clever barrow that despite its huge carrying capacity can be dismantled easily and stored in the back of the car. Korum Chairs fit perfectly on the back of the chassis without the need to fold the legs, extending the deck area significantly. The front of the deck has been designed to perfectly fit the Ruckbag, giving access to all the pockets and main compartment without the need to unload your barrow.

■■ Large capacity single wheel barrow ■■ Easy fold design ■■ Balanced to make it easier to push ■■ Integral tackle carrier for added capacity ■■ L arge pneumatic tyre ■■ Non-slip padded grips ■■ Designed to work with Korum Accessory Chairs and luggage

A super-strong twin-wheeled trolley that has been designed to make shifting your gear as easy as possible. Fitted with a wide load area and our own mud-feet to maximise stability. The extra long handle creates increased leverage making this trolley easier to pull. The Korum Trolley has been designed to incorporate any of the Korum Accessory Chair range simply by locating the chair on the rear lugs and locking in place creating a larger load area.

■■ Compatible with Korum chairs and many seatboxes ■■ Reinforced frame ■■ Puncture proof wheels ■■ Padded handles ■■ Adjustable height and adjustable handle ■■ Can be fully dismantled

■■The Korum Any Chair Adaptor ■■ Fits Chairs & Bedchairs with 25mm & 22mm Round or 25mm Square leg profiles ■■ Fit Korum Chair Accessories on basic fishing chairs for the first time!

■■ Adjustable to provide a level fitting at any angle or on uneven ground slopes ■■ Use the 360º rotating pivot to level your side tray on angled chair legs ■■ Can remain fitted to the chair for simple storage and transport

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the ten carp commandments angler profile

ADAM FIRTH Hometown: Telford, Shropshire Favourite Venue: Shropshire

Syndicate Lake Occupation: Korum Media Coordinator

the ten carp

commandments Korum’s resident carp anglers Mat Woods and Adam Firth reveal their top tips to bank more carp this season.

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complete camo Choose a hooklength that matches the lakebed you are fishing over This will make the carp more confident around your bait and snaffle your hookbait without a care in the world – we all like to catch more fish. The Xpert braids give you the best of both worlds due to their two-tone construction.

pre-tied preparation Why not tie up some rigs whilst your other half is watching the soaps This way you’ll spend less time tying rigs on the bank and more time with it in the water – that’s where the carp are! Use the ITM range of Rig Boards to keep organised.

super soak Give yourself an edge by boosting your hookbaits Korum Supa Corn soaked in Sonubaits Refresha Booster Cloud will pump out fish attracting aromas for hours in the water. It could just be the difference between a blank and catching a few fish.

The buoyancy in the corn make it ideal for Method Feeder and PVA bag work.

■■ Korum Supa Soft Imitation Corn available in Floating and Sinking

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the ten carp commandments

IMPORTANT INDICATION TANGLE TIP Using an Anti-Tangle Sleeve will kick your hooklink away from the lead leading to better presentation

Korum Bite Indicators will let you read what’s happening in your swim Either trap the line in the clip or allow it to run between them for ultimate indication.

The interchangeable head allow you to customise them to your own personal taste.

KEEP IT CLIPPED

It will also stop the rig tangling around your leader on the cast, leaving your rig useless in the water. They’re cheap and simple to use; essential for use with a Lead Clip. Use with a Quickchange Swivel for speed fishing.

Korum Carp rods are equipped with a handy line clip This little clip increases the angle between your reel and alarm when using a bite indicator, making your indicators more effective and showing any little movement in the lake. If your line comes out the clip on a finicky take, hit it! There’s a fish on.

LOSE THE LEAD HONE YOUR HOOK SIZE Match your hook size to the hookbait you are using A big 20mm boilie is more suited to a size 6 Xpert Specimen Hook, where as a single grain of Korum Supa Corn would be better with a size 12 Xpert Specimen.

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Using a Korum Quick Change Lead Clip will allow the lead to eject on the take With the lead gone the fish will rise up in the water, away from any hidden snags or weed beds and allow you to land the fish easier.

■■ Quick Change Leap Clips are also compatible with size 10 swivels

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swivel or speed

Construct your end tackle for the lake you are fishing If you are going to be catching lots of fish and need to get you rod back out quickly try the Korum Quick Change Lead Clip to change hooklinks in seconds. If you’re only expecting one or two fish you can use the Korum Quick Change Lead Clips with a size 10 swivel, if you prefer to tie all your rigs up with swivels or you’re using ready-tied varieties.

“Carping is made easy with Korum.”

OUTSTANDING ORGANISATION Be more efficient and organised with the Korum ITM Tackle Boxes Korum ITM is designed to make things easy for you. Each spool of Xpert hooklink material, 4 compartment, 8 compartment and rig storage items all fit perfectly inside. Make it easy for yourself – use ITM!

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MAT WOODS Hometown: Penkridge, Staffordshire Favourite Venue: Weston Park Occupation: Korum Brand Manager

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we've got it covered

we've

got it

covered The Korum range of shelters and umbrellas is as comprehensive as they come. From the original lightweight Day Session Shelter, sturdy brollies, to the more innovative Multi-Shelter and Fibreshield, if it’s coverage from the elements you require, we’ve got something for you.

We utilise rigorously tested materials and have honed the design of our shelters and brollies to offer maximum reliability. You only have to look at how many of our systems are out on the banks of rivers and day ticket fisheries to see Korum’s hallmark grade of quality on show.

So whether you want something to cover you and your chair, you and your fishing buddy or even somewhere to call ‘home’ for a quick overnighter, Korum shelters and brollies provide a wise choice for the discerning angler.

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■■DAY SESSION SHELTER MK II With more coverage and stability than an umbrella, the Day Session Shelter provides a lightweight and easy to transport alternative. Extremely light and easy to set up, it is large enough to accommodate two anglers in comfort, or even for the occasional over-nighter for one, simply by releasing the tension strap to increase the internal width enough for a bedchair.

■■ Light weight aluminium elasticated frame ■■ Waterproof cover with heat taped seams ■■ Front elasticated storm flap to increase protection from driving rain ■■ Rain gutter prevents water dripping off the front of the shelter ■■ Metal pegging points ■■ Supplied with tension strap and adjustable tension bars ■■ Packs into supplied carry bag ■■ Supplied with heavy duty peg ■■ Weight 4.2kg (without pegs) ■■ 155cm x 15cm x 15cm when bagged

1.6m height

1.5m depth

155x15x15cm bagged

■■ Can be comfortably transported in the 5-Rod Quiver

2.6m width

■■Day Session Shelter Mk II - Overwrap The popularity of the Korum Day Session Shelter has proven that modern coarse anglers recognise the quality and improvements offered by such an innovative product.

In fact, we’re bombarded almost daily with requests for an overwrap to fit around the shelter. Not to leave anybody disappointed, we’ve spent six months developing a featurepacked overwrap for anglers wanting more protection from their shelter. The overwrap converts the Day Session Shelter to a twin skin system for all-season protection and added warmth during cooler conditions. The front porch area has a roll up door and ventilated windows. The side panels can also be rolled and clipped back into position for increased visibility.

■■ Re-inforced pegging points ■■ High spec waterproof material ■■ Includes groundsheet ■■ Zip-in, zip-out front panel and roll-up front door ■■ Supplied with T-pegs and carry bag ■■ Ventilated front window ■■ Ultra-durable stitching throughout

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■■Multi Shelter The innovative Korum Multi Shelter is the only shelter you will ever need.

Korum anglers visit many different venues throughout their fishing year, where in normal circumstances different shelter options would be required, that is until now.

The Multi Shelter can be used as a standard day shelter, with the added option of a zip in front. Incorporating a near vertical back, it is has a very efficient use of space for chair anglers as there is little wasted space behind the chair. This coupled with the generous head clearance makes it extremely comfortable for anglers of all ages and sizes. When accompanied by another angler or an overnight session is planned the Multi Shelter can be quickly extended, thanks to the innovative zip system, to create a generous sized bivvy. By removing the door it can also be used as a spacious two man day shelter.

Without doubt the most practical and multi-functional shelter system available.

Quick and easy to put up and lightweight to carry. Featuring a lightweight groundsheet, reinforcing poles, strong pegs and rod retaining Velcro straps.

■■ Weight: 7.3kg inc. pegs

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0.8m

ONE MAN SHELTER

Specification: Height: 1.4m Weight: 6.7kg Footprint: 5.8m²

Complete with groundsheet 1.3m

TWO MAN SHELTER

2.65m

2.2m

2.2m

ONE MAN BIVVY

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■■fibreSHIELD UMBRELLA Providing considerably more protection than a conventional umbrella, with a super-stiff fibreglass frame and the same high-strength cover material as the Day Session Shelter, the Fibreshield Umbrella is ideal for the angler looking for an umbrella that will suit them all year round. With the built-in side wings it gives considerably greater side protection from wind and rain than a conventional umbrella, keeping angler and tackle out of the elements.

■■ Super stiff fibreglass frame ■■ Waterproof extra strong cover material ■■ Free standing frame design, with fold out fibreglass support arms ■■ Fitted with swivel storm caps so that conventional storm poles can be fitted (storm poles not supplied) ■■ Elasticated, twin position pegging points ■■ Supplied with heavy duty pegs

■■50” UMBRELLA Ideal for the roving angler, our tough 50” Umbrella features a Nubrolli style central pole, meaning that it can be fixed right back tight to the cover, giving maximum space underneath.

■■ 50” Nubrolli style umbrella ■■ Waterproof 210D nylon cover with taped seams ■■ Rear pegging points and supplied with two pegs ■■ Supplied in a protective sleeve

■■FIBREGLASS 50" Umbrella Utilising a fibreglass frame that is not only lighter but stronger than the equivalent steel frame, the Korum Fibreglass Umbrella has been designed to offer exceptional protection with no weight penalty. Fitted with a heavy-duty 210D Oxford Nylon cover that has been fully taped sealed and has been reinforced at all potential wear points.

■■ 50” coverage ■■ Weight 3kg ■■ E xtra strong, yet lightweight fibreglass frame ■■ E xtra strong 210D Oxford nylon cover with taped seams ■■ Nubrolli style pole and a djustable spike ■■ Metal pegging points

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■■SPECIMEN SPOON

■■LATEX BARBEL SPOONs

■■SPECIMEN NETS 36” & 42”

Featuring super-soft mesh with large holes that is easy to handle even in a strong flow.

■■ Anodised aluminium frame for extra strength ■■ Deep mesh, ideal for reviving tired fish after a long fight ■■ Super-soft, wide mesh ■■ Flat base cradles fish correctly ■■ Available in 24” & 27”

Offering the equivalent size as a 36” triangular net, the 30” net is ideal for the angler stalking large carp, or lure fishing for pike. The latex mesh used on both nets is highly hook resistant.

■■ Deep mesh, ideal for reviving tired fish after a long fight ■■ Heavy duty frame and spreader block, ideal for stalking

An extra strong landing net designed for the angler looking for maximum strength. Wide mesh is ideal for use in both rivers and lakes.

■■ Supplied with 1.8m (6ft) glass handle with non-slip finish ■■ Moulded polycarbonate spreader block and arm tips ■■ Deep mesh, ideal for resting fish ■■ Micromesh sleeving on mesh around arm

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■■LANDING NET HANDLES A comprehensive selection of landing net handles, designed to perfectly complement our landing nets, giving the ultimate combination of strength, balance and stiffness.

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This collapsible spoon net is great for roving anglers or coarse anglers short on space. Transportable, strong and fish-friendly.

■■ Unique collapsible construction ■■ Fish-friendly, quick-dry mesh ■■ Mega lightweight frame ■■ Reinforced screw thread ■■ Complete with nylon stink sleeve ■■ Suitable for use with all Korum landing net poles ■■ Available in 22”, 26” & 30”

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“The new Folding Spoon principle is one of the most useful innovations in the Korum range. Perfect for the roving angler.”

Gary Knowles

■■3m KEEPNET Designed to dry quickly, and offer maximum fish protection. Super-soft, yet extremely strong mesh makes this net suitable for big weights of carp as well as other fish.

■■EVA NET BAG

■■NET FLOAT Designed to make landing fish on your own much easier. A simple float that attaches to your landing net pole ensuring that your net will not sink. Velcro loop can be used to keep the end of the mesh neat.

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A unique EVA bag, designed to accommodate specimen sized landing nets as well as weigh slings. The highly durable, waterproof EVA construction prevents any smelly water from escaping in the boot of your car. Features a robust shoulder strap.

11cm dia.

110cm length

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BARS OF GOLD angler profile

SHAUN HODGES Hometown: Swindon, Wiltshire Favourite Venue: River Wye Occupation: Tackle Shop Manager

BARS OF

GOLD

If there’s one man that knows a thing or two about big crucian carp it’s top all-rounder Shaun Hodges. Shaun has a list of big crucian captures, even managing to bag an incredible seventeen 3lb crucians and three 4lb crucians in one session – now that’s impressive!

Known as possibly the most finicky feeding fish in our lakes, a big crucian is an extremely rewarding capture. With the right tackle choices these compact specimens will brighten up your day, not forgetting the strong powerful fight they give. Here’s Shaun to explain the finer details on how to bag a big bar of gold…

Tackle Choices

Shaun’s choice is the Korum CS 3000 rear drag reel. It is lightweight and looks great.

To catch big crucians you’ve got to use the right type of fishing tackle. Trying to catch them using carp rods, big reels and big hooks is a recipe for failure. These somewhat shy little fish demand a level of finesse often more common with match anglers. By far the best way I have found is to use a float! Waggler fishing is a very enjoyable form of fishing, watching a few bubbles pop-up around your float, sitting with your hand on the rod, ready to strike at any dips or lifts; it’s also made more enjoyable when you lift into a big crucian.

You’ve got to be comfortable when fishing, so I choose the Korum Accessory Chair. It is super strong and super comfy, what’s more the legs are fully adjustable to suit any bank I’m fishing on! Onto this I can add all of the accessories that I need – from a side tray to place my bait on, to a feeder arm and butt rest. This makes everything to hand and organised.

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■■ The CS Series rigs have ultra-sharp hooks and strong light lines

■■ A CS float rod and reel teamed with Xpert Reel Line is just the job

■■ Using a Korum Float Adaptor with loaded wagglers makes life much easier

My rod of choice for crucian fishing is the 12ft CS Series Float rod. This is an easy, manageable length and has a very responsive tip; perfect for hitting fast bites. The smart cork/duplon handle and quality finish make this rod look as good as rods three times the price. This is coupled with a small CS 3000 rear drag reel. It’s lightweight, looks great and is designed to work perfectly with the CS range of rods. The reel is loaded with Xpert Reel Line in 5lb. This is very low in diameter, and has a no-spook green colour.

“Get out there and try it - you too could be holding a bar of gold.”

I use a light 2g Preston Innovations Adjustable Waggler. This sensitive float is dotted right down until there is just a tiny amount showing. This way I’ll get indications as soon as the crucian even sniffs my hookbait!

Going hand in hand with the light float is my hooklength. I use the new CS Series Hooks to Nylon. My favourite choice is the Corn/Bread pattern, I use size 18 hooks which are tied to low diameter line; essential for crucian carp.

The small hooks work brilliantly with a piece of sweetcorn or a small pellet, they are super sharp and are extremely handy having them pre-tied in a packet. This little setup is perfect for fishing close in to marginal reeds and weedbeds for crucians.

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intelligent tackle management ■■ Tackle not included

■■TACKLE MANAGER

35cm width

making

shapes

18cm depth

9cm height

The basis of the ITM system, the Tackle Manager is designed to accommodate all of your terminal tackle, including PVA dispensers, spools and swimfeeders.

■■ Deep profile, ideal for storing bulky items ■■ Compatible with all accessory boxes and rig boards ■■ Removable partitions allow you to customise the layout ■■ Positive latch closure and stainless steel hinges ■■ Includes: 2 x Four Compartment Accessory Boxes 2 x Spool Case

The Intelligent Tackle Management range is all based around an optimum functional shape, that makes storage easy. Perfect for use with all Korum ITM luggage.

■■ Tackle not included

■■ Tackle not included

The ideal rig making box. Shallow profile designed to hold one Maxi Rig Board or two Rig Boards, and rig-making gear.

■■ Ideal for small rig accessories ■■ Compatible with Rig Boards and Maxi Rig Boards

35cm width

18cm depth

■■ Maxi Rig Manager ■■ 1 x Maxi Rig Board and Pins ■■ 1 x Four Compartment Accessory Boxes

35cm width

■■ Maxi RIG MANAGER – FULLY LOADED ■■ 6 x Four Compartment Accessory Boxes ■■ 1 x Maxi Rig Board and Pins ■■ 2 x Magnetic Hook Boxes

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18cm depth

5.5cm height

■■RIG MANAGER

The ideal rig making box. Shallow profile designed to hold one Maxi Rig Board or two Rig Boards, and rig-making gear.

■■ Ideal for small rig accessories ■■ Compatible with Rig Boards and Maxi Rig Boards 6.5cm height

■■MAXI RIG MANAGER

■■ Rig Manager ■■ 1 x Four Compartment Accessory Box ■■ 1 x Rig Board and Pins

■■ Maxi RIG MANAGER – FULLY LOADED ■■ 6 x Four Compartment Accessory Boxes ■■ 2 x Magnetic Hook Boxes ■■ 2 x Rig Boards with Pins

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■■MAXI RIG BOARD The Maxi (Double) Rig Board allows storage of longer rigs - a feature not associated with normal rig boards. Your hooklength can be wound around the gently curving ends of the board and pinned in place. The Maxi Rig Board is double-sided for extra rig capacity. (Supplied with pins).

■■ITM rig track The ultimate rig storage solution. Fully adjustable to suit different length rigs. Complete with spare pegs for the unique peg track. A must have item.

■■ Compatible with Maxi and standard Rig Managers ■■ Spool not included

■■SPOOL BOX Moulded plastic box with waterproof seal. Fits most spools up to 10,000 size. Although originally designed for spools this box is ideal for storing leads, etc.

■■ITM Rig Tool kit No more losing those essential tools! Magnetic storage device which comes complete with scissors, safety needle, stick needle, stringer needle, gated needle and drill.

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■■MAXI RIG STORE For the organised angler, especially those fishing for different species.This plastic box will fit two Rig Boards or one Maxi Rig Board (included). Total protection for the most important item of your terminal tackle.

■■MULTI ACCESSORY BOX ■■8 compartment box ■■4 compartment box

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the intelligent choice

the

intelligent

choice Whilst the Korum ethos of ‘Fishing Made Easy’ certainly rings true with our end tackle, there are still plenty of strong, reliable items that the specimen hunters and big fish angler can add to their armoury.

With so many rig essentials in the range, it’s well worth taking stock of what you’re using currently and comparing the Korum offerings. We believe we offer better quality and value than any other brand in specimen fishing, with intelligent products designed to make a difference where it counts – out on the bank.

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■■Anti-Tangle Quick Change Beads

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These Quick Change Lead Clips have been designed to make changing your hooklink a super-quick job, while still allowing you to keep the properties of a Lead Clip rig! Simply hook on your rig, close the locking collar and pull this into the Lead Clip body. Nothing could be simpler.

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■■ Secure with a grinner knot, as you would a hook

■■ Use looped hooklinks and hook onto the connector

■■ Lock in place with the quick change collar

■■ Push the quick change connector into the lead clip

■■ Attach a lead and adjust the tail rubber to create a safe bolt rig

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essentials ■■SWIVELS

Safety Needle

Loop Tyer

Hardbait Safety Needle

Available in small, medium and large.

Bait Drill Stick Needle

Splicing/ Mini Hair Needle Stringer Needle

■■QUICKCHANGE SWIVEL

Knot Picker Loop Tightener

Gated Needle

Hardbait Needle

Available in size 8, micro and mini.

■■BAITING TOOLS ■■LINK SWIVELS Available in sizes 7, 8, 10 & 12.

Ten essential tools that will cover all of your baiting and rig tying needs. Made using high steel needles for maximum strength, and moulded into the handles. The ergonomically shaped handles have been designed to be comfortable in the hand, and are made from a high visibility material so that they are easy to find, even in low light conditions.

■■Drill and Needle Kit

■■FEEDABEADS A quick change clip for fast changing of feeders and bombs.

■■RUBBER BRAID STOPS High-grade rubber stops made from extra grippy rubber so they go on easily but stay put.

■■BAITING NEEDLE Designed for soft baits like meat, corn, paste and pellets.

■■READY HELI-KITS

■■BRAID SCISSORS Cut braid and mono line cleanly.

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■■ standard swivel These ready-to-go rig kits have been designed to create the perfect Helicopter rig. They’re ideal for feeder fishing and ledgering.

■■ quick-change swivel These kits come with a quick-change swivel that’s perfect for anglers who like to change their rigs regularly.

■■ snap-link swivel These particular kits come complete with a snap link swivel, making it ideal for anglers using pellet wagglers and other floats.

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■■BUFFER BEADS Available in small, medium and large.

■■RUNNING RIG KIT The Korum Running Rig Kit provides everything required to create the ultimate free flowing set up.

The quick change clip means changing methods is done in seconds, whilst also providing a near friction free rig.

The innovative angled buffer bead ensures the feeder or lead is away from the hooklength reducing any tangles. Supplied complete with high quality size 8 swivels, that fit perfectly into the bead and rig sleeves that complete the tangle free rig by providing a boom effect.

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■■RUNNING CLIP

■■ Paste Cages are great for hair rigs

For quick release running rigs without breaking down your rod, simply thread the running clip and sleeve on the line above your buffer bead, pull back the sleeve and attach your lead.

■■RIG SLEEVE Long tapered sleeve makes for neat streamlined presentations and provides a boom effect that dramatically reduces hooklength tangles. Trim to length if required.

■■Paste cages Paste fishing made easy. Simply begin by tying the Paste Cage to the end of a standard hair rig, then push the cage into your chosen paste until the inner is filled. Mould the paste around the outer cage to create your hookbait.

■■ Paste cages really are the ideal solution to making paste fishing easier ■■ Available in large and small

■■ANTI-EJECT RIG SLEEVES Use instead of shrink tube to produce rigs with increased hooking efficiency.

Simply cut the tubing to your required length, thread on to your hookline and slide over the hook eye and knot.

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■■QUICKSTOPS The innovative Korum Quickstops are a major breakthrough in bait stop design. Permanently attached to the hair. Quickstops cut baiting time down and make attaching small baits like meat, corn and mini boilies super fast.

■■ Regular available in Clear and Yellow/Brown ■■ XL available in Clear, Red/Yellow and Brown

Ask any top match angler what their favourite end tackle gismo for hair-rigging is and all of them would say the Korum Quickstop. Whether it’s Andy Findlay bagging big carp all over the country, Des Shipp winning match after match, or the local club angler catching on the Method Feeder, all of them will have a Quickstop in their box.

We were the first to bring a bespoke Quickstop to the market and our product is still the only one developed by a team that understands the full requirements of a Quickstop. We sell them in smaller sizes in Clear and now a new Yellow/Brown packet for fishing with corn and pellets, as well as the popular XL Quickstops, which are great for larger baits or specimen fishing for fish like barbel, carp, bream and tench.

The popular Quickstop Hair Rigs and Quickstop Hook Hairs continue to grow in popularity, and why not? The rigs fit the most popular hooklength retention systems in the Preston Innovations range, making them a first choice for many top feeder anglers. Check them out!

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■■QUICKSTOP NEEDLE Insert the needle directly into the Quickstop and then push it through the bait before removing to leave the Quickstop in place.

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essentials ■■barbed HOOK HAIRS WITH QUICKSTOPS esigned for anglers who prefer barbed hooks D when fishing for barbel, chub, tench, bream and also for carp. The small barb gives more security, especially in situations where fish may get weeded.

■■BARBLESS HOOK HAIRS WITH QUICKSTOPS T his super fast bait stop system comprises a high quality eyed hook, tied braid hair and Quickstop. Perfect for boilies, soft pellets, meat and corn, making fishing with a hair rig and mounting a bait ultra simple.

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■■barbless Hook Hairs with bait bands The easy way to use hard pellets on the hair. Perfectly formed hair rigs with a suregrip bait band that make these the perfect rigs for use with all hard pellets. Featuring extra strong hooks to make these perfect for carp, barbel, chub and tench.

■■Fluoro and natural maggots These imitation maggots have two textures. Half are soft for hooking, half are firm for hair-rigging. Available in Natural Red/White and Yellow/Orange and Fluoro Red/White and Yellow/ Orange. 12 per pack.

Cut to length and insert into hair loop.

■■invisi stops Insert in hair loop then pull into the bait.

■■pellet stops The flat moulded ends on the feet allow easy insertion into hair loops.

■■BARBED QUICKSTOPS ON HAIR RIGS Identical to the hugely successful Korum Hair Rig, but with a Quickstop fitted. Brilliant for drilled pellets, sweetcorn and meat fishing.

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■■BARBLESS QUICKSTOPS ON HAIR RIGS Identical to the hugely successful Korum Hair Rig, but with a Quickstop fitted. Brilliant for drilled pellets, sweetcorn and meat fishing.

■■Supa soft imitation corn Available in Floating or Sinking.

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■■OPEN ENDED FEEDERS

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The holes in the side make them a slightly slower release than the mesh making them more suitable for deeper water or more difficult conditions.

■■ Available in 3 different sizes and a range of weights

Large specimen mesh feeders with a flat base which holds bottom better than round feeders. The mesh construction is perfect for a quick release of damp pellets, other particles and groundbait.

■■ Available in 3 different sizes and a range of weights

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■■Dura-Method Mould

■■Dura-Method Feeders

■■ CAD designed to make bait loading easy and effective ■■ Bait is tapered when loaded for improved aerodynamics ■■ Non-stick finish so your bait won’t stick to the feeder ■■ Unique spring release system built into the mould ■■ One size fits all weights of Korum Dura-Method Feeders ■■ Comes with 30g feeder

■■ Made from lead for optimum strength and performance ■■ Impact shield prevents bait coming off on impact with water ■■ Weight forward nose for improved aerodynamics ■■ Extra wide central area prevents hookbaits getting stuck ■■ Disruptive pattern, anti-spook camouflage coating ■■ Recess at front of feeder for Quick Change Beads or swivels ■■ Complete with Korum Camo Quick Change Beads ■■ Compatible with Korum Dura-Method Moulds ■■ Two per pack ■■ Available in 30g, 45g & 60g

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■■k grip swivel Available in 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 oz

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■■Korum Marker Floats

■■BLOBS

Korum Marker Floats have a compact design that allows them to be used with lighter leads than traditional (larger) floats, reducing disturbance. Specialist rods and reels are also not required.

Minimum recommended tackle consists of 10lb main line and a 1¾ lb test curve rod.

■■Controllers

■■KLEAR CONTROLLER

The dumpy shape prevents the controller from diving under the surface on the cast and the high visibility tips are easy to see. The top attachment is perfect for calm conditions and can be fished free-running. Available in 4, 6, 8 & 10g.

■■Boilie Rocket A completely new concept in bait delivery! The Boilie Rocket’s clever design allows the angler to cast baits to a pin point target area, while not spilling or wasting any in the process. The deep finned rocket design flies very accurately and only opens the trap door on contact with the water surface, allowing 100% of the load to be instantly released in the exact targeted spot. The Boilie Rocket is suitable for boilies up to 15mm diameter, and all other dry particle baits like pellets. It also works brilliantly with maggots and casters.

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■■ Load your bait into the opening at the bottom

High visibility floats designed for shallow fishing.

Six per pack. Available in small and medium.

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■■ Lock it into place on the small latch, as shown

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■■ When the nose hits the water, bait is released

A subtle non-flash translucent green colour to prevent spooking fish. Designed for surface fishing, these loaded controllers have in-built flights for accurate casting and changeable sight tips. Available in 10 & 20g.

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■■GROUNDBAIT CATAPULT Suitable for feeding groundbait up to 50 metres. Spare Groundbait Pouch available.

■■BOILIE CATAPULT Ranges up to 60 metres. Spare Boilie Pouch available.

■■CATAPULT Ranges up to 50 metres. Spare Pouch and spare elastic available.

■■PVA system & Rapid melt PVA system This contains all you need for fast, easy construction of mesh PVA bags. The low residue, fast melt, anti-ladder micromesh PVA is of the highest quality. The unique scoop, funnel-shaped tube, allows for easy and accurate filling with pellets or groundbait when making bags and groundbait sticks. The shaped lower end of the tube limits the PVA

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spilling off the tube during filling. The shaped waterproof case complete with ‘no loss’ lid. Supplied with a plunger for use when forming PVA groundbait sticks, and a stick needle for use with bags and sticks. Refill PVA is also available in narrow and standard diameters. Rapid melt version also available.

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The Korum Snapper range offers all the terminal tackle items you need to set up a rig for predators, but in a totally different way.

Each Snapper kit comes with a pack containing everything you need to set up an effective predator rig. All you need to do is match it to a Snap Tackle trace carrying the right size hooks for your bait and intended quarry.

Our Dura-Bungs are also the toughest on the market, moulded for strength and durability, whilst our traces are simple, affordable items that you can rely on for big fish.

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■■Korum Snapper Drones The drones come in packs of three, containing 1 roach, 1 perch and 1 goldfish.

Available in three different sizes 8cm, 10cm and 12cm. Each pack also contains a Snapper Spin Trace so you can get straight out on the bank to catch some predators!

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■■Snapper DURA Bung Float KITS The Snapper Dura Bung Float Kits are designed to give pike anglers a total rig system they can just slide onto the line. With all the beads, swivels, buffer beads, weights and floats in the same pack, it’s never been so easy to go pike fishing. What’s more, the Dura Bung floats themselves are hugely strong, with reinforced plastics and a moulding process used to prevent them getting damaged. They will withstand cast after cast without any issue and are still extremely buoyant. With a size range to suit different fishing baits and venues, it’s a comprehensive range to make your pike fishing more enjoyable and more successful.

Complete with ■■ Three medium Korum Float Stops ■■ 4mm Snapper Beads ■■ Korum Buffer Beads ■■ One Dura Bung ■■ One Snapper Weight

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■■Snapper Sunken Float Paternoster Kit Available in two sizes. The Sunken Float Paternoster rig is designed for tethering either a live or dead bait in a fixed position. Perfect for situations when fishing to a feature or when pike need to examine the bait, particularly in cold weather.

The supplied metal boom creates the perfect paternoster rig and eliminates tangles, ensuring the rig operates correctly.

Complete with ■■ One Dura Bung Float (12g or 18g) ■■ Metal Boom ■■ Lead (1.1oz or 2oz)

■■ 30” Wire Up Trace ■■ 4mm Snapper Beads ■■ Buffer Beads ■■ Float Stops

■■Snap Tackle Traces

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■■Spin rods Built for power, the Snapper Spin Rods have a fantastic tip built to enhance the action of your lure whilst offering optimum resistance when winding down into biting fish.

There’s loads of power in the butt, too, for bigger fish.

Finished in smart black livery with quality lined guides and reel seat, the Snapper Spin packs down into two equal pieces for easy carriage when set up. Ideal for use with braided lines.

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We've got the length and components just perfect for the modern pike angler, who demands strength, durability, and an easyto-use setup that results in more fish on the bank. Each trace features a semi-barbless hook, with just one barb to attach to deadbaits. Designed for use with the DuraBung range.

■■Snapper Dead Bait Kit The Dead Bait Rig is probably the most used pike rig in the UK. It is a very simple method to use and can be extremely effective. The 2oz lead allows the angler to tighten down enough to set up drop off indicators correctly.

Complete with ■■ Snap Tackle Trace ■■ 2oz Lead ■■ Running Rig Clip ■■ Buffer Beads ■■ Speed Links

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■■Spin Traces The Korum Spin Trace MultiPack offers three ultra-tough wire traces made with 7x7 strand wire and top quality swivels and snap links.

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drones Predator Expert Gary Knowles gives us the lowdown on WHY and WHEN to use the Snapper Drones With so many shapes and sizes of lure on the shelf it is easy to get confused about what to use. That’s why we’ve enlisted the help of Northern all-rounder and predator expert, Gary Knowles to give us the lowdown on WHY and WHEN you should use the Snapper Drones. Gary knows a thing or two about catching big predators. Having spent many years chasing big fish all over the country, he’s managed to rack up an impressive list of captures. Amongst them a lot of fish caught on rubber lures.

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The Roach Drone has been design ed to look like a roach or rudd. Its silvery colour and bright red fins and tail are the ultimate predator attractor.

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The Roach Drone has a slightly longer body than other roach shapes. This gives it an enhanced action over other rubber lures, imitating a wounded or weaker fish. The roach makes up a big part of pike, perch and zander’s main diet – need we say more?

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The natural look of this super Drone is an ideal choice on clear, natural venues such as gravel pits or low clear rivers. pike, perch and zander will find this irresistible when it’s pulled past them.

This Perch Drone looks more like a perch than an actual perch! Its ing aggressive, flared gill shape and large tail give this lure a great swimm action when in the water.

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The stunning green, red and black colouring of this lure makes it the perfect predator attractor. It’s a well-known fact that pike, perch and zander are highly carnivorous and will happily eat other predators, especially injured or weaker fish like this Perch Drone imitates.

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The Perch Drone is great on venue with a head of small perch fry and those with a large head of predatory fish. It is also good in clear water as it is a very similar imitation of the small perch in the lake.

It may look a little bright and garish but this little beauty imitates an attractor bait that has been used in secret for many years.

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There is no doubting the power of a bright orange lure. These have caught countless numbers of pike, perch and zander from a whole host of venues over the years. The big paddle tail on the back of this lure creates a strong swimming action, irresistible to any waiting predator.

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The Goldfish Drones is great in murky waters. For either coloured lakes or big flooded rivers, the fluorescent orange colouring and white flashes will be easily seen by your target.

Not only a get-out-of-jail card, this is an awesome lure that is soon to have a place in many angler’s lure boxes.

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■■3 in 1 suit

■■Peaked Cap

Light weight rain suit and trousers with a Korum Microfleece in a bundle. The jacket and trousers features waterproof, breathable fabric and reinforced, fully tapped seams. While the Microfleece provides effective insulation while remaining extremely breathable.

A simple lightweight peaked cap, great for cutting out the glare from the sun.

■■microFLEECE It provides a lightweight and effective level of insulation and is extremely breathable. Perfect as an outer layer in cool months, or as a mid-layer during the winter.

■■waterproof cargo over-trousers A waterproof, lightweight, hard-wearing, breathable material reinforced in the knee and seat areas, with adjustable ankle and waist, these lightweight trousers are ideal for summer.

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■■Thermal suit Totally waterproof and seriously hot, the extremely durable suit is designed for fishing in the coldest conditions, the thermal ‘hollofil’ lining traps your body heat with maximum efficiency, yet doesn’t impede movement.

Waterproof rating: 10000mm.

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■■Knitted Hat A warm, comfortable and stylish knitted hat which eliminates heat loss.

■■Hoodie

■■Winter Hat Designed for extreme winter conditions, with full sides and warm fleece lining that offers complete ear and neck protection.

This fashionable hooded sweatshirt is ideal to keep you warm by the bankside. It features the Korum logo on the shoulder, and has a handy built in front pocket.

■■POLARISED GLASSES Essential for efficient fish spotting and help reduce eye-strain in bright conditions.

Available with brown or grey lenses.

■■waterproof bib & brace

■■NECK WARMER Windproof neck warmer. Perfect for wearing under loose outer garments.

Manufactured from a hard wearing, lightweight waterproof material.

Reinforced in the knee and seat areas, it features two front pockets, adjustable ankles and elasticated waist. Perfect for year round usage.

■■2-PIECE UNDERSUIT Designed to be worn next to the skin as a base layer. The advanced fibre wicks away moisture keeping you comfortable and dry.

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Your angling journey starts here.

It’s ‘Fishing Made Easy’, with these Club Korum starter kits. These fishing kits provide a first easy step for would-be anglers, that are new to the sport.

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