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Nautilus CCF Reels Description:New kid on the block Wellard and Scott has just grabbed the rights to distribute the USA’s Nautilus reels. While there are plenty of high-performance models about these days, this one stopped us in our tracks. Machined from a solid block of aluminium before being anodised, it oozes quality. The braking system is rock solid, silky smooth and adjusted using the best drag knob we’ve ever seen. These reels are simply fantastic and will last a lifetime.

Distributor:01566 780393 RRP:From £295 Web:www.wellardandscott.co.uk E-mail:info@wellardandscott.co.uk

Veniard Krystal Chenille Packs Description:Veniard has been at the top of the fly-tying materials tree for decades so it should come as no surprise that it’s continually developing new products. This Krystal chenille, available on its own or in packs of five different colours, is a good example of that. It’s a vibrant-looking material that is sure to prove popular with all fly fishers, from pleasure anglers to the competition boys. The Krystal hair incorporated really makes a world of difference to any pattern. It’s available in 14 different colours as well as gold and silver.

Distributor:0208 684 2288 RRP:£3.50 per pack Web:www.veniard.com E-mail:sales@veniard.com

Scierra Pike Flies Description:These pike patterns from Scierra are awesome and are sure to get the pike interested. Scierra has used very good materials in the construction of these flies, including synthetics, fur and feather and hooks. They have been designed by some of the top pike anglers in Europe so success should be guaranteed. The patterns also come with a trace made up of 60lb DynaCord braided leader material.

Distributor:02920 837981 RRP:£2.99 Web:www.scierra.com E-mail:uk@svendsen-sport.com

Snowbee XS-Pro 9ft 6in 7-wt Fly Rod Description:The whole underlying theme for the XS-Pro is ‘speed, power and distance’ and, after getting our mitts on this, we believe Snowbee has cracked it. This model is aimed directly at the reservoir angler although it’s equally at home on rivers seeking out sea trout. The rod offers the user the chance of throwing tight loops great distances and allows for a very quick recovery rate. The cosmetics are of a very high standard and the gunmetaltype colour makes it look stunning!

Distributor:01752 334933 RRP:£315 Web:www.snowbee.co.uk E-mail:flyfish@snowbee.co.uk

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Enigma TCi Fly Rods Description:The Enigma TCi range of rods is new for 2006 and sure to be well received by fly fishers. Every rod in the range is tip- or fast-actioned, and all will generate good tight loops and give you that little extra when it comes to distance. The cosmetics are great: very elegantly designed reel seats come with a wooden inserts, and the premium-quality cork handles complement the hard chrome intermediate rings and the ultra-highmodulus graphite blanks. You also get a a quality aluminium rod tube thrown in with each one.

Distributor:0870 800 4900 RRP:From £119.99 to £139.99 Web:www.fishtec.co.uk E-mail:tim@fishtec.co.uk

Greys GRXi 9ft 6in 7/8-wt Fly Rod Description:The GRXi range of rods is the next stage on from the GRX model that was loved by many anglers, the size featured being one of the best sellers. The range has been totally redeveloped so that the rods are now lighter, better balanced and offer faster recovery which, overall, means better performance. The cosmetics are of a very high standard, as you would expect from such a company, and all this at a price that will see the GRXi become yet another firm favourite in the Greys stable.

Distributor:01665 602771 RRP:£99.99 Web: www.greysfishing.com E-mail:sales@hardygreys.com

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Ron Thomson Energy Fly Lines Description:These lines are ideal for someone looking to have a stab at fly fishing. They are available in both double-tapered and weight-forward versions. Floating, intermediate and sinking lines are included in the range and sizes available are 3- to 11-wt so all applications are covered. The lines are just over 27 metres in length and they all come with two loops as standard.

Distributor:02920 837981 RRP:£11.99 Web:www.svendsen-sports.co.uk E-mail:uk@svendsen-sport.com

Distinction Moy 13ft 8/10-wt Salmon Fly Rod Description:This is a three-piece, high-modulus salmon rod that really does provide incredible value for money – who said salmon fishing is too expensive? It’s a powerful tool that’s ideal for subduing those hard-fighting bars of silver. The performance is superb and the cosmetics are good for a rod that comes in at just under £100.

Distributor:01527 406300 RRP:From £99.99 Web:www.distinction-game.co.uk E-mail:info@maver.co.uk

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