LATEST ADDITIONS

Joe Carass takes a look at the latest addition to the Maver Competition range – a pole that is set to turn heads in 2012!For all the poles that I get my hands on I still have a soft spot for a Maver! My first ‘proper’ pole was a Maver and since then I have owned several others. The company has produced some of the finest poles available and, together with its manufacturer, Reglass Spa, has developed new technologies that have taken poles to a new level in the last 10 years. Maver’s top-end poles have always been a touch special, starting with the 801 that, way back in the 1990s, had a colossal £8,000 price tag, right up to the present-day Elite 88 that is arguably the stiffest pole around. But these poles have high price tags and it is the mid-range offerings that most people are interested in spending their hard-earned cash on.

This is perhaps the largest barrow/platform on the market and is ideal for anglers who carry lots of gear or need a large platform for natural venues. RRP: £84. 99. .

These heavy feeders are available in four different sizes to cope with strong flow on rivers. RRP: £1. 90 . .

Supplied with four spare carbon tips, this 12ft feeder rod is ideal for anglers looking to fish at ranges up to 50 yards. It has a nice action that bends right through. Great value for money!RRP: £20 . .