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The beast of the bank!Jake Fowles looks at the Four-Wheel Barrow Platform XXL from Penrose, a really manly piece of kit! Long walks, uneven banks and shallow margins are commonplace at many natural venues. But what do we do when we are presented with no designated man-made stage, no obvious flat spot to lay down our seatbox, or a swim that only starts getting deep enough to catch fish well past the length of our pole? This is where barrow platforms come into play. Not only do they allow you to load copious amounts of tackle on to them, but by removing the handles and wheels on arrival at the peg and adding four legs we are able to forge our own platform, whether that is in shallow water, on uneven rocky surfaces or among waterside foliage. Finding a stable platform that gives you the utmost confidence to do everything you usually would on a standard man-made peg is integral and with the added risk of potentially dangerous swims where they best come into play, they are a necessity in certain situations.

•Breathable and showerproof laminate •Neoprene-lined cuffs •Small to 4XL sizes RRP: £98. 99 www. drennantackle. com .

•Exceptional knot strength •Available in diameters 0. 14mm (4. 1lb) to 0. 30mm (15.

•Super-grip sole •Water resistant •Extremely comfortable RRP: £49. 99 www. prestoninnovations. com .