| KEVIN PERKINS | |
Never mind smelling the flowers, don’t forget to take time out to see the satirical side of fishing life and grab a laugh along the way as well. So here’s a regular column from Kevin Perkins to remind us that life is for laughing at, or taking the p*** out of, whenever we can. |
REMINDER OF THE TICKLETACKLE/FUX PLC PRESS RELEASE
TickleTackle is a new and exciting concept for anglers. We all realise that many useful items are developed by anglers for anglers, but are not considered worthy of production by major tackle companies. We take those ideas and present them directly to those anglers who we consider to be experts. We blend sometimes diverse technologies in an effort to ‘push the envelope’ and give you what you deserve – more time fishing, with better designed equipment.
New ideas and strategies are coming on-stream all the time, so be sure to look out for regular updates. In the meantime, please read on to see just a small selection of the fabulous products currently on trial or under development:
An ever-growing range of products, which fall into the category of ”why didn’t I think of that?” Items, which you may have not thought were available, and items that you didn’t even know you wanted.
| NEW PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED With impeccable timing, as always, TickleTackle/Fux have announced a further batch of groundbreaking products that could be just the thing for your Christmas lists. The technology department at Fux has really done some ‘blue sky’ thinking and development with this product. The end of prebaiting, only one bait per fish, no need to worry that your bait is in tip-top condition. Haven’t you ever reeled in a mackerel tail that has gone all mushy and white with bits hanging off – very unattractive! If you are fishing with breadflake – don’t you wonder if it is still there? Are your boilies being presented in just the right way, and are they the right size and colour? Well worry no more. The answer to all these and many other problems is here! At the heart of the system is a compartmentalised capsule. The rear section is filled with attractor scent, which is released in timed and measured doses. The mid section contains the side-scanning infra red detectors. These are set to operate the bait section when a fish of the chosen size is detected. As soon as the bait section is opened, a signal is sent to a vibrating alert, which you can position somewhere handy. The front bait section is completely sealed, so that until it is opened, your bait will remain perfectly fresh. Having been attracted by the scent trail, an approaching fish has only the one bait to choose from, so success is almost guaranteed. Mymyk Really-Twee clothing have stolen a march on all the other manufacturers with the brand new ‘Mymyk’ range. They realised that with the changing seasons some of the camouflage patterns would fail to blend in to the background. ‘Mymyk’ changes all that. It has the ability to take on the appearance of its surroundings in exactly the same way a chameleon does. Early trials were disappointing because the material took on the colours of the wearers skin, making them appear naked. So good is the action of ‘Mymyk’ that everything was reproduced on the surface, tattoos, moles, body piercings, or whether a gentleman is pleased to see you. And even his religious persuasion would be plainly obvious. A light impervious layer inserted into the fabric soon cured that problem and ‘Mymyk’ now takes on backgrounds in a matter of minutes. There are still some points to remember, however. If you drive to your venue wearing a Mymyk’ suit, your car seat pattern will be visible for some time on your bum. Leopard skin seat covers should probably be avoided, along with loud checks or stripes, or those beaded seat covers so beloved of taxi drivers. Those with slightly faster cars will be sporting ‘ORACER’ logos for a while. Also be aware that if you pop into the pub on the way home, you should make sure that any backgrounds you have picked up have faded before you get home. Images of dartboards, bottles, glasses, etc, may not always be appreciated. Thyck-Skyn Developed to help sensitive anglers, this product comes in tablet or balm formulations. It is analgesic, homeopathic, alternative, and herbal in composition. Application will induce a mild euphoric state and a measured dose will soon allow you to continue your fishing with supreme indifference to outside events. You will not be bothered if you arrive to find someone is fishing in your carefully pre-baited swim. It will not matter if passing anglers make comments such as, “Are you still using last year’s tackle?” Or, “Those waders are sooooo 1999!” It will not be a huge disaster if you have left your sandwiches at home on the kitchen table. You blanked the last six sessions- so what! You go home to find that dinner isn’t on the table, or the microwave, or the fridge or even the freezer – who cares! Stockyng-Fyllers Seasonal novelties to brighten up those dark winter days. Bring a bit of festive cheer to the bankside with the following seasonal items RunChymes Ding-Dong-Merrily-On-High In addition we can offer a range of miniature Christmas trees, complete with LED lights. These can be attached to the top of your bite alarms and will light up when you get a run. Use in conjunction with RunChymes for full Xmas effect. Also permanently lit rod top version available to plug into isotope holder. Slightly larger flashing version can be fixed to the top of your bivvy. FyshFayre Turkey & Chestnut Stuffing All of the above are in short supply and are only available for a limited period – rush down to your local TickleTackle/Fux stockists today!!! |
