Dynamite mixing bucket and groundbait/maggot riddle review

04/09/2010 By Leave a Comment

I’ve had the Dynamite groundbait mixing bucket and the complementing Dynamite groundbait/maggot riddle for just over 3 months now and hardly a day on the river has gone by without both being with me. Let’s have a look at the Dynamite mixing bucket first.

Dynamite mixing bucket review


The Dynamite mixing bucket is a vivid red in colour, is 17 litres in size, sports the Dynamite Baits logo and as buckets go, it looks very good. It is finished off with a metal handle complete with a comfortable wooden grip so it can easily be transported to and fro from the swim or carried around with you when stalking.

Over the last three months I have used the Dynamite mixing bucket not just for mixing up groundbaits but also to riddle maggots to clean them off or when I’m turning my own casters (when used in conjuction with the Dynamite riddle, see below), I have also used it to transport a few bait boxes and bits of tackle (floats, hooks, disgorger etc) when roving around my local river stalking large roach and rudd where I found it more convenient than having to rumage around in a bag for bits. I found the buckets handle more than comfortable when carrying for periods up to 10 minutes or so and when walking to a swim with my seatbox I’ll often hook the handle over one of the legs which frees up one of my hands for my carryall. Considering over the last 3 months it has pretty much been out with me constantly I can safely say that it is hard wearing, well made and shows no sign of wear so far.

The Dynamite groundbait mixing bucket can be picked up at most tackle shops for a bargain £3.99.

Buy from Lathams Fishing at £3.99

Or check out shopwiki for other stores that sell it.

Dynamite groundbait/maggot riddle review


So now we move on to the Dynamite groundbait/maggot riddle. As you have probably guessed it fits perfectly on top of the Dynamite mixing bucket but with its 3 strong metal supports it is just as at home sitting on top of any other 17 litre bucket. It has a mesh size perfect for riddling maggots and I have used mine many times for cleaning off maggots which I have just purchased or when I’m turning my own casters (check out my guide to turning perfect casters). It can also be used for riddling out those large wet lumps of groundbait and once again I have used it for this purpose and can report that it does the job very well.

The Dynamite groundbait/maggot riddle can be picked up for just under £9 at most tackle shops

Buy the Dynamite riddle from Lathams Fishing for £8.69

Or check out shopwiki for other stores that sell it.

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30Plus Radar Lure rod in for review

04/09/2010 By

Unbelievably it was only at the beginning of this years river fishing season that I went pike fishing for the first time, lure fishing to be exact and since that day where I walked the banks of the River Thurne in driving rain and experienced for the first time a take from a pike (I say “take” because I was that shocked by the speed and varociousness of the attack that I stood there gob smacked and didn’t even strike) I haven’t looked back and can often be found wondering around my local Norfolk rivers lure fishing for pike or spinning for perch.

30Plus Radar Lure Rod Butt

So it is with great excitement that I have just taken delivery of the 30Plus Radar Lure rod which I will be reviewing over the next couple of months. I was looking for a short lure rod capable of dealing with any of the large pike that are resident in the Norfolk Broads and at the same time didn’t break the bank (keeping the wife happy). I opted for the 7ft version of the Radar Lure rod over the 8ft version which is also available as I felt i didn’t need the extra foot in length. The rod is described as being “strong and stiff to handle large predators but with enough flex for casting control”. It comes with fully lined F.Factor SC guides, an EVA Polymer reel seat & grips, a handy line retainer and is rated to cast lures up to 90g. The Radar Lure was also developed using the same carbon AC-T technology used to build the very successful Radar Carp/Specimen rods.

It has an RRP of £32.50 but you will be pleased to know you can pick it up for much less than that, in fact Lathams Fishing has the 7ft version on for a bargain £20.99, the cheapest I could find. So if the 30Plus Radar Lure rod already sounds like just the job and you don’t want to wait until my midway and final reviews come out get over to Lathams Fishing now.

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Tayberry Muddies County waterproof boots review

27/02/2010 By Leave a Comment

The best wellies for fishing

I’ve personally owned a pair of Tayberry Muddies County boots for well over 3 years now and if your looking for a pair of boots that are warm, waterproof and above all else comfortable to wear for long periods then I can highly recommend a pair of the Muddies County boots.

The Muddies County boots are 100% waterproof, have a flexible Neoprene shell for added warmth and come with a rugged hard wearing sole making them ideal for fishing. Due to them being so comfortable they are also suited to those extended days on the bank in the Bivvy, it’s even possible to roll down the boot to turn them in to a short boot instead of being full length.

Not only have I used my pair extensively for fishing I wear them almost everyday when I’m out and about with my dogs, be it in the garden or out walking, even on walks of a few miles I’ve never had any complaints regarding the boots and have always found them extremely comfortable. Even with this almost daily use they still look good as new.

At less than £50 for a high quality long lasting pair of boots you can’t go wrong. You can find the Tayberry Muddies County boots on Amazon

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