1. CADAC Safari Chef Portable Gas Braai
Price: R949
This portable gas braai only weighs 4kg which makes it ideal for your fishing trips. It includes five interchangeable cooking surfaces (wok, griddle, the works) which all pack into a convenient carry bag. It uses a 500g gas cylinder which is less bulky than your standard gas cylinders.
2. Gardner Rolaball Baitmaster
Price: R599.95
The Deluxe Sausage Gun XT and the Rolaball Baitmaster tables work together like a well-oiled machine. These roller tables are available in sizes between 10mm to 24mm. The table is fitted with Easy-Grip handles and the base can be fitted to your workstation’s surface.
3. Bite Alarm Quick Release
Price: R109.95
If you don’t like wasting any time setting up on the bank, then these little gadgets might just be what you are looking for. You no longer have to screw your alarms in and out, wasting time to align them, simply pull the latch mechanism down to release or insert your bite alarm.
4. Trakker Sanctuary Padded Mat
Price: R1 149
This luxurious unhooking mat comes fully-padded with a kneeling mat and retention flap. This bad boy will comfortably deal with carp up to 23kg and can be stored and packed away in the supplied carry bag.
5. Nikon D3100 DSLR with 18-55mm Lens, Shoulder Bag, 8GB SD Card
Price: R3 695
This entry level DSLR is perfect for the enthusiast just starting out. The Nikon D3100 has a 14.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor and comes with great features such as a razor-sharp 11-point autofocus system and full HD D-Movie.
6. Veho Pebble XT Portable Battery Pack Charger
Price: R595
If regular camping is your thing, then you’ll know the constant struggle to keep things charged up. The Veho Pebble XT is great for those powerless trips. Heck, it might even be handy when South Africa hits stage three load shedding! The pocket size portable battery pack will charge all popular mobile phones (including iPhones if you use your own cable), digital cameras, camcorders, your GPS and many more. Now you have no excuse for missing any updates on CarpFever!
7. Sonik Spinning/Margin Rod
Price: R1 199 (On special now for R895)
This spinning/margin rod is ideal for the mobile angler. It will get you into those tight spots while keeping a low profile when hunting for those elusive big carp hiding in the margins. The soft 2.5 pound test curve makes it an ideal rod for top water fishing.
8. Rapala VMC Spesie Hengel reeks
Price: R500 (R400 for ‘Vaskap’ club members)
Get your hands on the latest specimen carp angling DVD series by Loutjie Louwies and Gilbert Foxcroft. With hours of footage to indulge in, there will definitely be something to take from these two anglers.
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9. Gardner Deluxe Sausage Gun XT
Price: R999.95
If your resolution for the new year is to experiment more with boilies and to make your own baits, then this Deluxe Sausage Gun XT is the way to go. Used by many specialist bait firms around the world, this gun is easy on the wrist, even on those harder mixes. It comes equipped with eight different sized nozzles – great for those just starting out.
10. Buff Angling UV Headwear (Camu Duna)
Price: R215
Buffs provide all-round protection against the harsh rays of the sun. They are extremely versatile and can be worn in a number of ways.