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Wearing the correct footwear for fishing will help prevent any slips or cuts. There's a wide variety of footwear available for different fishing situations including boots, slip ons and waterproof shoes. This guide will cover the different types of footwear available and the best situations to use them. We also have a Waders Buying Guide if...
Whether you're a beginner or experienced angler, having a comfortable chair will make your sessions much more relaxing. There's a variety of styles and sizes to choose from depending on the type of fishing you'll be doing. This guide will cover what to look for when buying a fishing chair and help you find one that's best suited for you. We also...
Using catapults is a great way for getting bait to your swim. They are available with a variety of elastics, pouches and sizes. This guide will explain all the different types of catapults and the best situations to use them. We also have a guide on Spods vs Spombs which are both great ways at putting out bait at further distances. ELASTICS It's...
  1) TRAKKER SLX BIVVY 1 MAN: The Trakker SLX V3 Bivvy 1 Man is a great Bivvy for them overnight sessions. This Bivvy is compact, light and quick to set up. It also has extra frame support to withstand fairly extreme weather conditions. (For more information on this Bivvy please visit our website TackleTarts) KEY FEATURES: - Fully-enclosed,...
GUIDE: Despite water and fishing being intrinsically linked, getting wet on the bank isn’t something us anglers particularly enjoy. This is especially true when fishing in the UK as it can quickly go from lounging in your chair eagerly awaiting the next run under the sun to having to dive for shelter under your brolly when an unexpected downpour...
Due to the large market for Bivvies, choosing a Bivvy that is tailored to fit your needs can be a difficult choice. Here at TackleTarts we try to make that decision easier by breaking down all the components needed to buy a suitable Bivvy.  One of the first important decisions will be your budget. Fishing Bivvies can range anywhere between £60...
WHAT ARE BITE INDICATORS? Bite Indicators are used alongside a bite alarm and is another useful way of identifying whether or not you have a bite. The two main types of indicators are bobbins and swingers. They also come in many shapes, sizes and colours. The indicator is perfect for detecting drop backs, when the indicator drops it shows that...
WHAT ARE BITE ALARMS? A Bite Alarm is a small device that can be attached onto a rod rest while your rod will sit on top with the fishing line going through the device. If there is any vibration or movement in your line then the Bite Alarm will detect it. It will then give off a sound and / or show visible LED lights. HOW DO FISHING BITE ALARMS...
There's a variety of sleep systems within the fishing industry today ranging from cheaper and more compact to wider and padded. Below is a list of the most comfortable sleep systems within different price ranges for 2021.   AVID CARP BENCHMARK X SLEEP SYSTEM The Avid Carp Benchmark X consists of a twin-layer four season removable sleeping bag....
Bedchairs are a staple to an angler's comfort throughout a night session. Just like a mattress, they come in different sizes with different amounts of padding and it's important that it is comfortable enough for a night on the bank.  Many fishing companies are now adding additional features to bedchairs like adjustable mud feet and legs for...
Fishing barrows are a great way to transport your gear to the swim. There's a wide variety of sizes and shapes, there's even electronic barrows on the market now! Essentially a barrow is an upgraded wheel barrow allowing you to take more luggage. This guide will cover the different types of barrows and hopefully help you choose one right for...
WHAT ARE WAFTERS AND WHEN DO TO USE THEM? Wafters are a great balanced hookbait and available in a range of shapes, sizes and colours. A wafter is essentially a mix of the famous boilie bottom bait and a pop up. It has enough buoyancy to slightly hover over the bottom making it stand out more especially when using vibrant colours. The increased...

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