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INTRODUCTION
For the past 12 months Fox’s team of in-house CAD-engineers and leading
carp consultants have been working tirelessly to produce a new range of
Fox Carp Accessories.

Immediately you’ll notice the high-impact new packaging used throughout.

But this launch isn’t just about redesigned packaging. Within the vast range
you’ll be introduced to many new products designed to help you catch more fish.
Expect to see new items such as Fox Maggot Clips, Adaptive Camo Leadcore,
Arma-Mesh and Illusion Soft to name just a few. All products that are truly
different to anything currently available on the market.

We have also worked hard to improve products where possible, utilising camo
colours to further conceal our end tackle when in water. Take our new leads
and Safety Lead Clips, for example, that all now come in camo green and
brown colours.

Put simply, the new Fox Accessories will make a huge impact on your fishing and
this book is designed to help you make the most of these accessories, with top
tips from our leading anglers to ensure you catch more fish than ever before.

Enjoy and good luck.

Fox International
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FOX PRODUCT
INNOVATION
RESPONSIBLE for more innovation in the
fishing industry than any other company,
Fox International devotes huge amounts of
time and manpower to the development
of new products to ensure they are of the
highest possible quality and offer genuine
advantages to the discerning angler.
The first company to produce purpose
designed bedchairs and chairs, Swingers
and alarms with drop back differentiation,
Fox products such as Easy Domes,
Microns and Stratos reels have become
internationally recognised as market
leaders.
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Whether a blister pack of rig beads or a The Creative Team at Fox are the brains that Hands-on is the best way for anglers to
top of the range bivvy, each new item is get the job of transforming ideas, coffee appreciate the benefit of the highest quality
the result of exhaustive research and stained sketches and primary school level tackle. Fox puts maximum effort into show-
development. doodles into computer aided designs ready casing new and existing products, whether
for manufacture. Because Fox uses skilled at annual shows or our own Fox Experience
At the sharp end Fox’s team of in-house CAD-engineers, changes to existing that offers the chance to see everything
consultants get involved at every stage of products or new ideas can be transformed from carp, sea, predator and match tackle
product development, from concept through into virtually complete designs very quickly, all in the same place. You might want advice
to on-the-bank testing. Regular meetings often while consultants are still discussing on bedchairs and bivvies, to spend time
at HQ ensure feedback from samples is products around the table. All design work is casting spods and leads to see which rods
collated and improvements or design tweaks overseen inside Fox HQ, giving complete suit you or take advantage of our
are suggested to guarantee that products control over the performance and quality of consultancy team’s immense knowledge to
perform as well as possible. a finished product. pick up the latest rig tricks and end tackle
advice. Fox recognise the value in giving you,
Test periods for potential products vary, the customer, time to talk tackle and test
from a few months for small items like tackle before committing to buy.
swivels and beads, up to 12-18 months for
more complex products such as reels and
alarms. Because of the sensitive nature of
product development many items cannot
be used on fisheries where other anglers
can be aware of them, helping to keep new
items under wraps until ready for launch.
Not all new product testing is glamorous,
but must be undertaken thoroughly to
ensure the angler buys the very best
product possible. With new mainlines and
hook length materials, consultants might
need to repeat hundreds of breaking strain
and abrasion tests before their
performance is approved as satisfactory for
a new Fox product.
The new range of Fox accessories go through months of thorough testing
before being launched into the tackle shop.
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LINE CONCEALMENT TOP TIPS FOR CONCEALING YOUR LINE

HOW obvious is your line to a carp? The
sight or feel of line running through a swim
is one of the biggest danger signals to fish,
especially on heavily pressured venues.
Appropriate choice of line and care taken
to conceal it from carpy eyes is a key factor
in bringing more bites.
Fluorocarbon reel lines have been the
biggest step forward in line concealment.
Fox’s Illusion is considered the very best
fluorocarbon mainline available, being both
supple and easy to cast with genuine knot
strengths and accurate diameters. 1 2
Fluorocarbon has a light refractive index
close to that of water, making it much less
visible than more conventional monos.
Fox also leads the way in camouflage for
monofilaments. Fox Soft Steel Camo is a
favourite for many carpers in the UK
and overseas. It features repeated camo
shades along its length to help break up
the continuous line. Fox Downrigger Backleads work by a camoflagued Fox Sliders are basically flying ‘back leads’
weight being attached to your mainline by a clip aerodynamically designed to slide back up the
Follow our steps to better line concealment that can be opened with one hand for ease of mainline during the cast to help pin down the line
and hopefully you will reap the rewards. use. If the lead becomes trapped in snags, it will whilst fishing, reducing the chance of the line
pull free, putting the angler back in direct contact spooking fish. They now come in camo green
with the fish. It’s available in 21gr (0.75oz) and and brown colours.
43gr (1.5oz) sizes.

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Captive Back Leads are a unqiue system from Mould small slugs of Fox
Fox designed for the effective recovery of a Back High SG Tungsten Putty at
Lead. A hinged line gate releases on the strike, two feet intervals behind the
with the Back Lead cord and winder attached to lead to help pin down line in
the pod to aid recovery. They come in four sizes the area carp are feeding.
- 35gr, 56gr, 84gr and 112gr.

Here you can see how different types of mainline are seen when in water. The Fox Downrigger Backlead pins the mainline to the lake’s bottom. This drastically
On the right is Fox Illusion, braid is in the middle with traditional monofilament on the left. reduces the chances of line being seen, or felt by fish in the swim.

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RIG CONCEALMENT
CARP have incredibly keen eyesight and in
strong light and clear water are able to
see the tiniest objects with ease. Well
concealed leads, end tackles and rig
components are an essential ingredient
for catching carp consistently - if a carp is
unsettled by the appearance of your end
tackle and rig components it’s unlikely to
stick around long enough to get caught!
Although there are times when carp are
nowhere near so reliant on their eyes such
as in coloured water, attention to detail
camouflaging rigs will always pay off in the
long term. The more effectively you conceal
tackle from wary carp the more confidently
they tend to be in their feeding and the
more likely you are to catch.
Fox has developed Adaptive Camouflage,
which uses repeating colours to disrupt
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HOW TO SPLICE LEADCORE
outline and disguise terminal tackle. 1 2
Carefully chosen following exhaustive testing
from dozens and dozens of shades
available Fox rig bits are supplied in
translucent green and gravel brown
– simply disappearing when on the lake
bed whether over polished gravel bottoms,
amongst silkweed or in soft silt.
The acid test is to put your end tackle and Pull back the polyester outer and snip off around Push the needle 1.5-2cm down the centre of the
rig in the lake and have a look at it. Seeing 8cm of the inner lead wire. Where the lead ends polyester outer and then push the needle back out
a rig disappear on the lake bed in front of and the hollow inner starts, push a Splicing through the side of the polyester.
Needle into the centre of the polyester sheath.
you does wonders for your confidence!
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If you find splicing Leadcore tricky, Fox
Ready Spliced Leadcore Leaders come
supplied with Ring Swivels at one end and
a spliced loop at the other.
Trim the end of the leadcore so the fibres are Hold the section where the needle passes through
neat. Insert the end into the Splicing Needle and the centre of the polyester between thumb and
close the lip to secure it. finger and gently pull the needle back, trapping
the end of the leadcore back through it.
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Once the needle emerges keep pulling the tag To create the other end of the leader repeat the
end until you begin to form a small loop. Keep process, threading a ring swivel on the leadcore
tighening until the loop is around 5mm. Trim the after the inner is removed and before the splice
excess leadcore tag. is formed.
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ARMA-POINT™
THE moment that defines success or
failure is how readily a hook point finds a
hold when your target carp tightens a hook
length – making critically sharp hooks your
most valuable presentation advantage.
Widely accepted as the most
comprehensive range of carp and
specialist hooks ever produced, Fox
Arma-Points offer deadly hooking efficiency
whether presenting pop-ups on stiff links,
particles over spod mix, zig rigs or floaters.
Designed from a blank canvas, every as-
pect of each Arma-Point pattern has been
tailored to suit the varied requirements of
modern presentations. Whether looking
for precision out turned eyes to provide
maximum rig efficiency with stiff hook length
materials, curved and extended shanks to
improve anti-eject qualities or razor sharp
points that defy the harshest gravel
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bottoms, there is an Arma-Point that has
been designed to perform in every carp
catching situation you might encounter,
whether in the UK or across Europe.
MACRO BARB
Perfectly proportioned
macro barbs produce rock
solid hook holds.
NON-REFLECTIVE
COATING
Slick non-reflective coating
ensures ‘sticky’ points and
anti-glare finish for rig
concealment.
EYE
All eyes feature 100 per
cent closure for knot and
rig reliability.
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STAYING SHARP
RIGGING up with the sharpest hooks
possible is the single biggest and easiest
improvement that most anglers can make
to their carp fishing fortunes.
The sharper a hook the more easily it nicks
into flesh and finds a secure hold when a
fish tightens the hook length to the lead.
Sharper points penetrate further than
less keen patterns, making them
much less readily shaken out
by pressurised carp,
converting more pick
ups to carp on the bank.
Fox Arma Points have been
CAD-designed with needle
sharp points that are so ‘sticky’
they catch hold of anything they
come into contact with, resulting
in more takes. Arma Points derive
their name because of their incredibly
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sharp but amazingly robust points, staying
razor sharp even after several captures.
However even the toughest and sharpest
points need looking after, and getting into
the routine of checking hooks and their
points pays huge dividends.
KEEP THOSE HOOKS STICKY SHARP
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A Fox Hook Sharpener is essential for all serious Use Kwik Change Swivels and Sleeves to remove
carp anglers. It features a coarse finish on one carefully constructed rigs to maintain their
side for heavy honing of big hooks, and a smooth hooking efficiency and avoid blunting hooks when
finish on the other for finer imperfections. moving swims or rebaiting several rods.
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Pre-tie your rigs and store them on a Fox Rig How big? The strength of the Arma Point patterns
Rack. This ensures the hooks stay razor sharpe allows smaller sizes to be used confidently even
and don’t risk them becoming damaged or blunt with big fish and demanding swims. Smaller hooks
in transit. are lighter and less easily detected by wary carp.
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Many fisheries still insist on barbless. Make sure The high density foam insert of Arma Point boxes
you have your favourite patterns in both barbed protects each hook and stops them moving
and barbless to stay within the rules and fishing around, ensuring they are as sharp as possible
confidently. when rigging up, avoiding dulled points.
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LEADS
FLAT PEAR
THE dumpy profile of the flat pear combines
effective hooking with practical presentation
advantages. The flat surface ensures rigs
are anchored firmly on sloping bars and
island margins, and also combats flowing
water. Swivel flat pears are versatile enough
for running rigs, helicopters and safety
clips up to medium range, in-line versions
provide maximum bolt effect with the swivel
tightening to the densest part of the lead
for effective hooking.
Available in (oz): 1.25, 1.75, 2.25, 2.75,
3, 3.25, 3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.75, 5
HORIZON
WITH a six sided weight forward shape,
the Horizon provides excellent long casting
performance with increased stability and
resistance to rolling, ensuring optimum
rig performance when you need to hit long
range hotspots. Smaller Horizon leads
splash down quietly, making them a great
choice for thinking anglers on small venues.
The in-line variant is the choice when direct
contact is required in heavy weed but good
aerodynamics are needed to hit distant
marks accurately.
Available in (oz): 2.25, 2.75, 3, 3.25,
3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.75, 5
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KLING ON
UNIQUE to Fox, the Kling On grips the
bottom like no other design, using
pronounced studs to position on the most
severe bars, marginal shelves or in
turbulent flow. Kling Ons are popular for
long range boating when dropping baits
at extreme range, guaranteeing rigs stay
exactly where they are placed. Offered as
both swivel leads and in-lines all offer
unrivalled hooking, the largest sizes
standard issue amongst big water carpers
across the UK and Europe.
Available in (oz): 2.25, 2.75, 3, 3.25,
3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.75, 5, 6, 8, 10
Plus additional 12 oz swivel version
ELEVATOR
CAREFULLY designed with a fluted three
sided profile Elevator leads aqua plane up
through water instantly when retrieved,
making them essential on venues with sunk-
en snags and dense weed. Their low profile
also makes them an outstanding choice in
flowing water, holding position well. Boating
hook baits out using the smaller Elevators
also works tremendously well.
Available in (oz): 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7
PASTE BOMB
LEAD meets Method feeder, the Paste
Bomb is a CAD-generated three sided
shape with slimline cavities, allowing
Method mixes or pastes to be securely
moulded around the lead, yet retaining
the camouflage and hooking advantages
of a lead over a feeder. The aerodynamic
profile offers accurate long casting and with
similarities in design with the Elevator also
rises quickly to the surface on the retrieve.
Paste Bombs have quietly brought numbers
of extra fish for thinking anglers, both carp
and specialist.
Available in (oz): 1.5, 2.5, 3.5
TRI-BOMB
VERSATILE all-rounders, Tri-Bombs
concentrate weight forwards to increase
bolt effect. Swivel Tri-Bombs are effective
with running rigs, safety clips and helicopter
end tackles. Choose the in-line versions for
hard gravel bottoms or amongst weed to
reduce chances of carp becoming snagged.
Despite their dumpy design Tri-Bombs cast
excellently without wobbling or losing
stability, allowing them to be used at well
over 100 yards with suitable tackle.
Available in (oz): 1.25, 1.75, 2.25, 2.75,
3, 3.25, 3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.75, 5
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EXOCET
NEW for 2009, the Exocet is an out and
out distance casting lead, capable of
reaching the most distant feeding areas
in the hands of the most accomplished
casters. Carefully CAD-designed and refined
through lengthy testing, Fox has produced a
weight forward, nose heavy bomb that
flies long and true without any of the
instability or wobble of more slender
zipp style bombs.
Available in (oz): 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5
TOP TIP
All Fox swivel leads feature a large
eye rubber coated swivel for improved
camouflage and ease of use with
lead clips. Fox in-line leads have integral
safety sleeves, allowing leads to easily
discharge over lead core leaders
and shock leader knots. Weights are
imprinted on all Fox leads, ensuring you
know exactly what you are using and when.
Three carefully chosen rubberised
non-reflective coatings offer unbeatable
camouflage options over any lake bed.
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MAKE A RUNNING RIG WORK FOR YOU

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The simplest running rig is a Flat Pear threaded on
the mainline. Use a Fox Knot Protector Bead pushed
securely over size 7 swivel to buffer the lead on the
cast. The Bead has been designed to house a size 7
swivel and comes in Camo Green and Brown.
At short/medium range a running rig can be
fished without tubing or leadcore as long as the
hook material is semi-stiff like Fox Coretex or
Illusion and you watch for tangles when the rig is
in flight.

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RUNNING RIGS
WITH the majority of carpers religiously
using semi-fixed leads, running rigs offer a
very different set of circumstances for carp
to deal with when they pick up a hook bait.
A semi-fixed lead uses the resistance of
the lead to pull the hook home when a
carp tightens the hook length. Brought
up around bolt rigs from day one, most
anglers find running rigs unlikely candidates
– after all how does a running rig help hook
carp when there’s no inertia of a lead to
drive the hook point home?
Hooking carp isn’t as straight forward as
the lead does the job for you, and often
simply the hook inside a carp’s mouth will
prick into flesh and be enough to panic a
fish without the hook length tightening.
Where running rigs really score is in
making life very difficult for carp to get rid
of a hook once they’ve picked up the hook
bait. When feeling a hook carp tend to
shake their heads violently to bounce a rig
out using the weight of a semi-fixed lead.
With running end tackles there’s no lead to Adding a small PVA bag or stick to the hook Run Ring and Bead Kits use speed links to allow
bounce the hook out, just steady resistance length always guarantees tangle free different size and shape leads to be substituted in
as the line is pulled through the swivel of presentation, the weight of the bag helping to seconds. They come complete with everything you
the lead. It’s so simple, but really catches bounce the hook length away from the main line. need to create a running rig!
carp out, behaving differently to almost all
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other end tackles carp encounter.
Indication from running rigs is also
unrivalled. One of the beauties of running
rigs is that if a carp picks up your hook bait
you’ll always get a positive indication on a
Hanger or Swinger – telling you much more
about what is going on in your swim than
using semi-fixed leads.
Although not as friction free as a running lead Running rigs are the safest long range end tackle,
direct on the main line, leads can be set up free allowing the lead to slide freely over a shock
running on leadcore or tubing end tackles, again leader knot in the event of breakage. For distance
using a knot protector bead as the stop. work use a tiny PVA bag to prevent tangles.

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MAKE THE MOST OF FOX SAFETY CLIPS

1 2

Dumpier lead shapes that concentrate weight in Maximum bolt effect when a carp tightens the
the smallest possible area offer the most effective hook length is achieved if swivels are snipped off
hooking with Safety Clips. Fox Tri-Bombs are ideal, leads before mounting on clips. Fox Predator
and can still be cast long distances. pliers are ideal.

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SAFETY CLIPS
THE most versatile end tackle of all, so leads can easily be removed from clips is
effective are Fox Safety Clips that if you left also a huge practical advantage, allowing
them on your rods all season you would leads to be changed in seconds to suit
rarely find a situation where they cost you different ranges and areas of a swim when
The Fox Safety Lead Clips use a T-bar design Fox Safety Lead Clips come complete with
fish. Their key advantage is that the lead rods are repositioned.
which securely fixes and aligns the swivel inside swivels and Anti-Tangle Sleeves. With other
is only attached to the line via a tail rubber the clip for trouble free lead ejection when fishing manufacturers’ systems, you have to purhase
that slides over the retaining lug. In the snaggy swims. these items separately.
event of a breakage a correctly
constructed Safety Clip end
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tackle will allow the lead to
discharge, preventing a carp
from towing a lead that could
potentially become tethered.

When carp become bogged down in

thick weed, lilies or find the sanctuary
of a snag or overhanging branch it is
often the lead that is snagged. Safety
Fox Tail Rubbers grip enough to allow PVA bags to It’s vital that no component of your rig sacrifices
Clips allow leads to drop off when under
be cast without ejecting the lead on impact with the concealment of your rig when in the water.
pressure, meaning many carp are landed
the water. When fishing at range with PVA, clip That’s why Fox Safety Lead Clips now come in
that might otherwise be lost. The fact that
up and hit the clip on the cast. Camo Green and Brown colours.

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IN-LINES
NUMBER one choice for efficient hooking
over hard bottoms, in-line leads present
the hook length so carp always feel the full
resistance of the lead when the hook length
is tightened, converting more pick ups to
takes and fish landed.
In-lines cast less far than safety clip or
helicopter end tackles because the drag of
the hooklength in flight pulls at the nose of
the lead, reducing aerodynamics.
In-lines also score in venues where carp
need to be beaten through dense weed as
TAPERED INTEGRAL
SAFETY SLEEVE
MOULDED LOGO & WEIGHTS
SHOWN IN GRAMS & OUNCES
FOR EASY RECOGNITION
TWIN BORE
SAFETY SLEEVE
PERFECTLY GRIPS
FOX SIZE 7 SWIVELS
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there is no lead hanging from the line to
get caught up. They are also first choice for
margin work over hard bottoms where the
rig has to be fished on a very slack line to
prevent spooking carp.
Over soft bottoms in-lines offer less reliable
presentation, tending to bury nose down
into silt which can result in dreadful
presentation with hook lengths often forced
into very unnatural angles that can prevent
carp picking up the hook bait at all.
RUBBERISED DULL
CAMO FINISH
CAD ENGINEERED
BODY SHAPE
HOW TO USE IN-LINES
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Use the dumpiest in-line you can cast to the spots All Fox in-lines have an integral safety sleeve.
you want to fish. Fox Flat Pears and Tri-Bombs offer Size 7 swivels semi-fix perfectly in the front
maximum bolt effect. Switch to the more slender recess, but in event of breakage the lead slides
Horizon in-lines when targeting long distances. easily from the tapered sleeve and over knots.
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The safety sleeve slowly tapers away from the Flat Pear in-lines are ideal for solid PVA bag work.
rear of the lead preventing hook lengths catching The lead is compact, fitting easily inside narrow
behind it in flight. Anti-tangle tubing fits neatly bags and their dumpy shape hooks carp that
inside the sleeve and leadcore can be used safely. aren’t moving their heads much whilst feeding.
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Using size 7 Fox Flexi Ring Swivels with in-line To create a simple in-line set-up, purchase Fox
leads over hard bottoms prevents damage to the Ready Spliced Leadcore or Leadcore Rigs. Thread
hook length when the lead touches down. your lead onto mainline, attach Leadcore and tie
Standard swivels can be bent and damaged. on hooklink (Warrior Ready Made Rig). Simple!
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HELICOPTER RIGS HOW TO MAKE A HELICOPTER RIG

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dragged into it.
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Helicopters are perfect for the presentation
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on the leadcore to prevent it being shaken
out, making the helicopter the only choice
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– it simply adds another knot that the hook Thread on a 5mm length of 0.5mm Rig Silicone Use saliva to help slide the silicone into
length swivel would need to pass over for a followed by a Camo Flexi Bead and a Flexi Ring position on the leader and seat the Camo Flexi
carp to be free of the lead and leader. Swivel. Follow it with another Camo Flexi Bead and Beads over the top of each length of silicone to
a second 5mm length of silicone. form sliding stops.
TOP TIP
Rather than make your own Helicopter Rig, 5 6
buy the Fox Ready Made Heli Rig Kits.

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settle on top of the silt rather than being buried. allowing the swivel to pass over the spliced loop.

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ARMA-MESH™ CREATE AN ARMA-MESH HOOKBAIT

Arma-Mesh is a tough nylon mesh similar in
appearance to PVA, but does not dissolve in
water. Supplied on a loading tube similar to
those used for PVA mesh, baits are pushed
through the tube using the supplied plunger
and then tied off exactly like PVA mesh to
produce armoured hook baits – hence the
name.
Once meshed boilies and pellets are
immersed in water and begin to swell the
mesh almost ‘disappears’ from view, making 1 2
meshed hook baits appear identical to free
offerings.
Arma-Mesh allows you to present baits on
the hair that simply aren’t possible to fish
any other way, giving it a huge role to play
outwitting carp that have been fished for
and caught on the usual boilies and pop-ups
for season after season. What will you put Arma Mesh comes in 14mm narrow and 22mm The narrow mesh is brilliant for making durable
in yours? wide, with five metres on a tube. The wide mesh pellet hook baits which can’t be taken off the
suits larger boilies, the narrow is ideal for smaller hair by small fish and don’t dissolve. Use a Fox
boilies and alternative hook baits. Mini Nut Drill to drill out a 14mm marine pellet
lengthways.
3 4

Knot the Arma-Mesh and push the pellet through Twist the mesh above the pellet so it grips tightly,
the loading tube lengthways and maintaining and then tie another overhand knot, drawing it
tension on the mesh on the outside of the tube, down tight to the bait. Trim the mesh above the
Pellets in a dry state slowly push the pellet through the other end. knot on the top of the pellet.
soon expand in water 5 6
making the Arma-Mesh
completely invisible.

A large pellet soaks in

water and expands,
making the mesh
invisible. This ensures
nuisance fish don’t attack
the pellet over time. Try a hemp, pellet and Carefully offer the flame of a lighter to the loose Thread a lip close needle through the mesh and
corn bag for a completely mesh above both of the overhand knots. through the pre-drilled hole. Pull a Fox Pellet Peg
new type of hookbait! The Arma-Mesh will slowly melt down to the knot into the hole to secure. The meshed pellet can be
giving a neat secure appearance. Under 16’s left out for long periods with total confidence.
should seek help from an adult for this part.

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GETTING THE BEST
FROM ARMA-MESH™
By Chris Rose
SO how good exactly is the new Fox
Arma-Mesh? Wind in my rods and you’ll
most likely find it on all three rigs – which
gives you an idea how highly I rate it!
I’ve used the mesh mostly to make
different hook baits when spodding or PVA
bag fishing, and it almost makes it unfair on
the carp. Both Steve Spurgeon and I have
always been fans of putting as many things
in spod mixes as possible to keep carp
guessing but we were always aware we’d
catch more if we could present exactly the
same as they were eating. Carp can be
really finicky about what they’ll get caught
on over a spodded area but the mesh
allows you to use your spod mix as the
hook bait! Compress a small amount down
the tube and you can make a 12mm mesh
spod mix hook bait that lasts for hours.
Even things that should dissolve seem to
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Perfect for flesh fans... TOP TIP
SOFT and fleshy baits can be fished with AS with meshed boilies there can be a
confidence with Arma-Mesh, giving it slight chance the hook can get caught
broader appeal than just to carp anglers. through the mesh surrounding the bait.
But, don’t overlook how fond carp are of Thread PVA bags down the hook length
a meaty or fishy bait, and there are any stick style to prevent any
number of options from various seafoods to chance of hook ups on
tuna chunks meshed tightly and threaded the mesh or use a stiffer
on the hair. I’ve used minced up sardines hair material like mono
in stick mixes for many years and you can
mesh a chunk of sardine and it catches a
to guarantee perfect
presentation
hell of a lot of carp – there’s a bait most every time.
waters haven’t seen.
stay together really well – the secret is
compressing the feed and tying off the Chris with the size of fish you can
mesh really tightly. fool by using the new Fox Arma-Mesh.
The real beauty of the mesh is that it offers
you a hook bait that is an exact match to
feed items, whether pellets, corn or a spod
mix. The fact that smell and taste are
identical rather than having to use
alternatives like plastic I’m sure brings extra
bites.
CHRIS’S TOP HOOK BAITS
FOR ARMA-MESH
1. 11mm salmon or marine pellet
2. Boilie paste
3. Three grains of corn
4. Five or six 4mm pellets
5. Compressed spod mix
6. Finely chopped garlic
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MAKE PVA BAGS WORK FOR YOU

1 2

New Fox PVA is available in two sizes, wide and Narrow mesh produces smaller bags which are
narrow. Bags made from the wide mesh contain better when fishing for one bite at a time and in
large amounts of feed and are ideal over baited colder weather when too much feed can
areas and when action is coming quickly. be detrimental.

PVA 3 4

PVA has become an indispensable part of

virtually every modern rig, allowing almost
any bait to be accurately grouped around
a hook bait. It would be simply impossible
to feed a pinch of pellets or tiny chopped
boilies so precisely at any range or depth
using any other baiting technique.
A mix of different size pellets helps to keep carp Nick the hook through the side of the bag away
PVA bags of feed focus a carp’s attention guessing. Use small bottom baits like mini pellets, from the PVA knots. The knots are the last part
on the area immediately around the hook maggots, mini boilies and chopped down boilies of the bag to dissolve and a blob of PVA near the
bait, bringing bites faster than with a hook rather than larger hook baits and pop-ups. hook point can cost you fish.
bait alone.
5 6
Fox Fine Mesh has a fast dissolve time
even in the lowest water temperatures,
and allows the smallest or most difficult
feed items like maggots, micro pellets or
groundbaits to be used without them falling
(or wriggling!) out of the bag before casting.
Its tough anti-ladder construction resists
damage and withstands day to day handling
when fishing.
In the warmer months cobweb bags containing In colder water cobweb bags can be dunked in
FOX PVA NOW AVAILABLE IN pellets liberally splashed in a fish oil like salmon PVA friendly dips to enhance attraction. Transfer
There are lots of ways to improve PVA bag
10 METRES WITH 25 METRE REFILLS oil, Tackle Box ming oil or Mainline Fosoil outcatch dips into Fox Glug Pots. They feature rubber screw
traps, limited only by your ingenuity. bags of plain pellets many times over. top seals to prevent leakage in transit.

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PVA STICKS
A SIMPLE way to prevent tangles, leave a
parcel of highly attractive feed around the
hook bait and camouflage your rig, the
PVA stick gets you more bites. With so
much going for it, if you’re casting out
without one you’ve got to stop and ask
yourself why?
The original stick concept used groundbait
mixed with heavy doses of oils, compressed
down a narrow cobweb PVA tube to
produce a parcel of fine attractive feed.
Using a latch key needle, the hook length is
drawn back through the stick lengthways,
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HOW TO MAKE A STICK RIG
the hook being pulled into the base of the 1 2
stick. The beauty of the stick is that it
guarantees perfect presentation, the hook
point unable to be masked by weed or
debris – giving complete confidence that you
are fishing effectively, even if you know little
of the swim or venue you’re tackling.
Whether casting back to a baited area at
night, in heavy crosswinds or firing rigs
under canopies and tight to overhanging Mix up your chosen stick mix and PVA friendly Take a small amount of the mix and push it down
trees, a stick gives you complete confidence liquids (not water based). The mix can contain the PVA mesh funnel.
boilie chops, pellets, particles, the possibilities are
that your rig will be landing and fishing
endless and limited only to your imagination.
perfectly – and they take just seconds to
make and mount on a link.
3 4
Tightly compress the mix using the plunger. Twist the PVA around the top of the stick and tie
This will ensure the mix explodes around the off with a simple overhand knot. Trim the ends
hookbait and hooklink when the PVA melts. for neatness.
5 6
Pass a Stix Needle through the top and out the Pull the hook point into the stick. Thread an anti
side of the stick. Tie a figure of eight loop in the tangle sleeve onto the hooklink and attach the
end of your hooklink to pull the hooklink back loop to a Kwik Change Swivel. Now you are set to
through the stick. cast out the rig.
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THE COMBI-RIG
IF you were limited to one hook length to
catch carp forever more, combi-link
materials take some beating. A well
constructed combi-rig is one of the most
commonly tied but effective carp rigs of all,
and first off the rig board for many
experienced carpers.
The semi-stiff coating helps prevent tangles
during the cast, and acts as a boom
section to encourage the hook bait to fall
away from the lead as the rig touches
down. The camouflaged inner
braid can be exposed
easily by breaking
the coating between
fingernails and peeling
away. A section of
exposed braid immediately
behind a hook adds
flexibility to a presentation,
allowing the hook bait to be
taken more readily, and
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improving the free movement of a hook to
allow it to turn and find a hold.
Arrived at after lengthy field testing and
numerous samples, Fox Coretex offers the
perfect combination of properties. Available
in weedy olive, gravel brown, silty black and
sandy yellow and in three strains, 15, 20
and 25 lb Coretex offers total concealment
whatever situation you are faced with.
HOW TO TIE THE SIMPLE COMBI-RIG...
1 2
Peel back 10cm of outer coating from your Thread your chosen baits on the hair and fix in
chosen colour and breaking strain of Coretex place with a stop. Leaving 1-2cm of exposed braid
and tie an overhand loop in the end for the hair. as a hair pass the unstripped end of the Coretex
Trim the tag end. down through the eye of a size 8 Arma Point SSC.
3 4
Whip an eight to 10 turn knotless knot and pass Thread a 5-7mm length of 1.2-0.8mm shrink
the tag end down through the eye towards the tube over the hook to cover the whippings. Steam
point and tighten down. There should be 1-1.5cm it over a boiling kettle and when the tube is still
of exposed braid behind the eye. soft angle the hook length and blow on it to set it.
5 6
Thread on an anti-tangle sleeve and tie a figure of Use the combi-rig with any of your chosen lead
eight loop knot at the other end of the link. When arrangements. Use size 7 Kwik Change Flexi Ring
under pressure coated links like Coretex tighten Swivels to improve anti-tangle performance and
further so leave, don’t trim, the tag end too close. allow links to be changed in seconds.
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HOW TO TIE HOW TO TIE THE

THE SNOWMAN RIG... KNOTLESS KNOT

1
Tie an overhand loop in
the end of your hooklink
material.

Add your chosen

hookbait and adjust the
length of your hair to
Strip the coating from the end of a length of
the desired length.
Coretex and tie an overhand loop to form the hair.
Just off the bend is a
Thread the bottom bait on followed by the pop-up
good starting point.
and secure in place with a Boilie Prop.

THE SNOWMAN RIG 2 Carefully remove the

A FAVOURITE for many of the Fox carp Snowmen are also so versatile they bait to make the tying
easier for yourself.
team, the Snowman is often their first can be fished with any end tackle.
Make sure you hold the
choice carp rig, combining excellent
hooklink material in the
presentation with effective hooking. KIT LIST: set position.
Coretex
Using a pop-up and a bottom bait together Rig Shrink 1.2 - 0.4mm
on the hair, the buoyant pop-up sits above Boilie Props
the bottom bait, leaving the pair sat Arma Point SSBP Whip down the hook
Attach to the hook using a knotless knot add an over the hair 6 to
upright, like a snowman. It’s much harder Multi Bait Needle
angled piece of Rig Shrink. Ensure that you leave 8 turns.
to eject than a bottom bait and the Braid Blades
a small section of exposed braid behind the shrink
buoyancy of the bait helps the hook remain Pop-Up & Bottom Baits
tubing to allow the hook to freely rotate.
point down when taken in, resulting in
excellent hook holds. 3
Pass the tag end
The combination of the two baits through the back of the
eye making sure the
offers tremendous possibilities
turns don’t unravel as
and scores over any lake
you do so.
bed, from gravel to silt and
even in weed. The buoyancy
the pop-up adds to the
presentation helps offset Moisten the knot and
the weight of the hook pull gradually on the tag
To critically balance the baits trim the pop-up
and provides a lighter bait end for a neat and tidy
down until the hook baits sink very slowly. Always
finish to your knot.
that is more readily taken test your rig in the margins to ensure they sit
into the mouth. perfectly.

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THE WEIGHTED HOOK RIG
THIS is a gem of a rig, developed by Fox’s
Steve Spurgeon, improving on the popular
shot on the hook rig.
Adding weight in the form of a small shot
tied on a tiny loop of braid has been popular
but using Fox Kwik Change Weights and a
second weight behind the hook has
improved the hooking potential of the
presentation no end.
Steve’s had several trips since trying this
little dodge with carp obviously picking up
the hook bait over spod mix and getting
away with it, indicators jumping and huge
fizzes where they’ve spooked off the area.
A change to the weighted hook rig has
instantly brought takes and carp on the
bank where more standard presentations
have failed to score. It’s also brought the
only take on the whole lake on very difficult
days – testament to its effectiveness at
converting pick ups to takes.
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Using Kwik Change Weights and a longer
tag end allows a hook to be passed through
the silicone. It stays secure enough to hold
position on the cast even with barbless
patterns but when a carp is hooked slides
freely along the shank so as not to
compromise hook holds.
The putty at the other end of the hook
guarantees the hook is always being pulled
downwards as soon as the hook bait is
lifted off bottom by a carp, the point always
looking to catch flesh. Deadly!
HOW TO TIE THE WEIGHTED HOOK RIG...
1 2
Tie a knotless knot using stripped back Coretex Stretch a length of the supplied silicone into the
and a Size 8 Arma Point LS, thread on a 0.5mm central bore of a No.4 Kwik Change Weight. Trim
piece of silicone so the hair exits opposite the one end tight to the weight, leave 2mm of silicone
hook point. protruding at the other end.
3 4
The hook is pushed through the tag end of the Leave 1cm of Coretex stripped back behind the
silicone, fixing the weight directly behind the point eye of the hook. Mould a small piece of High SG
of the hook. putty around the eye to weight the back end of
the hook.
5 6
Coretex is a sinking material but add a couple Steve favours two pieces of plastic corn over spod
of small mouse dropping size slugs of High SG mix. The hook bait needs to be buoyant enough to
putty to prevent the link lifting up when carp feed lift the hook upright with the Kwik Change weight
around it. and putty anchoring each end.
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THE CHOD RIG
ONE of the deadliest recent innovations in
presentation, the chod rig has proven the
downfall of the biggest and trickiest carp
time and time again.
A pop-up rig fished directly from a leadcore
leader or length of tubing, the chod rig has
tremendously aggressive rig mechanics.
Being a stiff link of just a few inches it can’t
be readily ejected, and pivots and rotates
freely, able to take hold the minute it is
picked up. The chod simply nails fish that
pick it up.
The chod rig is an out and out boilie
presentation, and comes into its own
for both single bait fishing with high
attract pop-ups or presenting
pop-ups over beds of quality boilies.
Perfect presentation is guaranteed
over any bottom. Due to the short
link and helicopter end tackle it is
also incredibly aerodynamic, ideal
for long range casting and
impossible to tangle.
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TOP TIP
All helicopter rigs need to be constructed
so the stop beads on the Leadcore allow
the hook length to slide off the leader in
case of breakage. A 1cm length of 0.5mm
Fox Rig Silicone with a Camo Flexi Bead
pushed over the top works brilliantly. Leave
several inches between the stop beads, and
position the hook length 12-18 inches back
from the lead for optimum rig efficiency.
HOW TO TIE THE SIMPLE CHOD RIG...
1 2
Chod rigs need to be fished on helicopter end 15 lb Rigidity is the ideal hook length material.
tackles. In-lines and lead clips don’t allow the rig Although stiff for effective anti-eject properties it
to settle slowly on to the lake bed the same way. can also be curved after the rig is tied to create
A Fox Ready Tied Leadcore Heli-Rig is perfect. more aggressive hooking – like a giant bent hook.
3 4
Arma Point SR hooks are designed for stiff Tie a four turn knotless knot with the Rigidity,
presentations like the chod, the slightly out turned thread a Rig Ring on the tag end then pass it
eye ensuring the gape iisn’t reduced on the down through the eye to form a D loop. The D
finished rig. Use size 7s for 14-16mm pop-ups. needs to be kept small so the bait sits just above
the eye on the finished rig.
5 6
Keeping the hook length out of harm’s way, Tie the link to the ring swivel on the lead core,
carefully offer a lighter towards the tag end. leaving the finished link 2-3 inches maximum.
When you see it start to melt remove the flame Use a three turn blood knot and blob the tag end
and blob the tag end. after trimming down.
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MAGGOT RIG HOW TO TIE THE MAGGOT RIG...

THE new Fox Maggot Clips make presenting 1 2

bunches of grubs easier than ever. Available
SIZE 12
from 6 to 12mm you can produce hook
baits from as few as three or four maggots Maggot Clips SIZE 10
to giant wriggling balls. Actual Size
SIZE 8
The pyramid shape of the clips prevents
SIZE 6
maggots bunching up and exposing bare
metal and requires less metal for a more
balanced presentation. A specially designed A combi rig from Fox Coretex makes the perfect Fox Maggot Tweezers have been designed to
Tweezer tool is available that allows the maggot rig. Strip back 5-6cm of outer coating help open up a Fox Maggot Clip to aid threading
clip to be easily opened and loaded without then tie the maggot clip to the end with a maggots. You’ll be amazed how useful these
Maggot grinner knot. Tweezers are!
bending the clip. Tweezers

Maggots bring a fierce feeding reaction 3 4

from carp, even in the coldest water, and
large quantities of maggots, a gallon (eight
pints) or even double that quantity can bring
monster catches when little else is bringing
a response. It’s an aggressive approach,
and an expensive one, but can produce
quantities of carp you have rarely
seen before.
Whip a knotless knot to a size 9 Arma Point When tackling pressurised carp that have been
SSC leaving a 1cm hair between bend of hook hammered on maggots use the size 12 clips and
and maggot clip. Add 5-7mm of shrink tube and just three or four maggots, smaller hook baits
steam down at an angle improve hooking. catch best.

5 6

Fox Fine PVA allows small pellets and live maggots Add inserts to a TB spod when depositing large
to be used in PVA bags without all the maggots quantities of maggots. Add water for weight.
wriggling out before you cast. Fox Bait Droppers will drop maggots directly on
the lake bed and can be cast surprising distances.

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ZIG RIGGING
Changing air pressures, warm winds and
bright sunlight see carp spend long periods
well up-in-the-water. A zig rig presents a
buoyant bait like a pop-up well off bottom,
putting it in front of a cruising carp. Many
lack confidence in a single bait suspended
on its own but some of the biggest carp in
the country fall to zigs.
Action can be very depth specific – you
might catch well on hook baits at half depth
but not on baits close to the surface.
Instead of tying different length rigs the
Adjustable Zig Rig is essential for fine
tuning depths and being able to net fish
with ease, especially from deep water.
Spodding over the rig has proved a
devestating tactic on prolific waters.
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CONSTRUCTING THE ADJUSTABLE ZIG RIG
The Adjustable Zig Rig
1 2
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Tie up a 1 metre hook length of 8-13lb Micro Tie a figure of eight loop knot in the other end,
Plus+ to a size 10 Arma Point SSBP hook. Use a this will enable you to quickly change your hook
knotless knot and keep the hair short so the bait length after a fish when used with a size 11 Kwik
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stays tight to the back of the hook. Change Swivel and Sleeve.
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Attach the lead to a Slik® Ring via a Kwik Link. An essential part of the rig is the stiff boom.
This enables smooth free running of the rig so It prevents the long hook length tangling on the
that you can adjust the height of the rig in the cast. Cut the stiff boom tubing to 30cm and push
water with minimal resistance. on the large bead supplied with the Slik® Ring Kit.
5 6
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Sunk Float from the Fox Predator range, the Fish your rods at different depths to start with.
XLarge size is ideal and bouyant enough for use at To adjust the depth of the rig let out line or reel
range in deep water. it in until you find a depth that the fish are feeding.
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FLOATER FISHING METHODS OF ATTACHING FLOATERS

SITTING behind rods baited with boilies is 1 2

a mug’s game when temperatures rise
and carp can be seen actively cruising
and basking in the upper layers. Only a tiny
minority of carpers choose to fish surface
baits, yet it is the most exciting tactic of
all – watching carp approach and engulf a
hook bait. From March through to October
opportunities to catch surface feeders
arise on most venues, and with just a few Use a 1.5mm Nut/Pellet Drill to bore a small Fox Bait Bands are ideal for mounting floating
accessories and a bag of floating pellets hole through floating pellets or mixers and simply baits close to the hook shank. Stretch it around
you are prepared enough to catch even mount one or two on a hair rig. the bait and pierce the tag with the hook.
difficult carp when they show themselves
on top.
3 4
Two Floater Rigs
FLOATING BRAID OR MONO
MAINLINE 12 - 15lb

FLOATING BAIT
ATTACHED VIA EXOCET KIT
FOX BAIT BAND

BETWEEN 30 & 200cm

OF 8 - 12lb LINE
Floating pellets and mixers can be glued straight Fill the groove with Knot-Lok Rig Glue and set the
to the hook. Create a groove in the bait with the hook into it. Hold the hook still in this position for
side of a Diamond Hook File. a few seconds until the glue is dry.
FLOATING PELLET
ATTACHED VIA
FOX BAIT BAND

5 6

BOLT BUBBLE KIT

BETWEEN 30 & 200cm

OF 8 - 12lb LINE

FLOATING BRAID OR MONO

MAINLINE 12 - 15lb

The finished glued bait should look like this. For a presentation that will withstand nuisance
fish and big casts tightly wrap the bait in Arma-
Mesh. Pass the hook through the knot and secure
into position with a small piece of 0.5mm Silicone.

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IMPROVE YOUR METHOD FISHING

The Method Rig
1 2

Internal weights in the Fox Method Feeder Fox Maggot Method Feeders have a central
�������� means it always lands the right way up to ensure chamber filled with high density foam. Either soak
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and fill the chamber with maggots.

3 4

THE METHOD
The Method works on a number of levels.
When put in front of numbers of carp, they
aggressively compete for the large ball of �������
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food around the feeder, attacking it and
shaking fragments of food away. The more
Load the feeder up with your method mix by The finished method ball should look like this.
regular the feeder is cast, the more the
compressing the bait onto the vanes. A neat compact trap full of carpy goodness.
carp home in on the sound of the feeder
hitting the water, and carp can become ������
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Being a self-contained trap the Method can

also score on less well stocked venues and
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All Fox method feeders are semi fixed to
the line and are 100% safe. Don’t forget
that a rig is completely camouflaged when �������
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a hook bait is buried in a Method ball. With
the hook buried loaded feeders can be cast
directly into weed. You’ll be surprised how �����������
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effectively carp sniff them out!

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PLUMBING HOW TO PLUMB THE DEPTH

MARKER float work can be the key to plumbing rod! You shouldn’t be entirely 1 2
catching more carp, but also cost you dependant upon a marker float to
chances of catching. fish confidently.

Plumbing helps us understand the nature of Plumb swims in the winter or at the end of
lakes beneath the surface, helping a session, recording what you find to help
appreciate where fish might feed and where you when you come to fish.
they might be found in different conditions.

For many session anglers, plumbing is an Fox Micro Marker Kits contain everything you Explorer Feature Finding Leads have unique
essential part in deciding where to place need to plumb on most venues, unless very weedy prongs to transmit more feel from the lead when
hook baits every time they fish. But the or fishing very long range. it is pulled back, readily identifying gravel, silt and
weed. The stemmed Explorer is best in weed.
nature of plumbing means a lot of
disturbance, with leads landing repeatedly
and floats being popped up to chart depths 3 4
and pinpoint likely features.

You need to recognise when and where

Micro Marker
plumbing is beneficial and when it
will see you catching less.
Polarising glasses, feeling a lead
down and watching where
carp show and
the routes they Fox markers are supplied with interchangeable Braided main lines like Horizon or Submerge are
swim can tell you sight tips. Use black when the water surface a key part of any feature finding set-up. The zero
all you need to appears very bright. In shade or on venues with stretch of braid exaggerates the feel of the
Weed Marker tree cover orange or yellow are most visible. lakebed as the lead is pulled back over it.
know to catch
them without
measuring depths. 5 6

Learn to weigh up the

odds – a hook bait presented
less well in front of feeding fish
or in a swim full of carp will always
have a good chance of catching.
Knowing exactly the underwater layout
of a swim in front of you, confident
that you have hook baits in great spots Purpose designed marker rods have responsive Search depths methodically, fanning casts from
is worthless if the fish are long gone
Exocet Marker
tips to register the nature of the lake bed. Depth left to right gradually to build an impression of a
by the time you’ve finished with a markers allow you to accurately chart a swim to swim. Always straighten your braid to the lead
find even the smallest variations. before raising the float.

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SPODDING
By Steve Spurgeon
ON any water containing good numbers
of carp spodding is my main line of attack
because it allows me to create a very
confident feeding situation. By encouraging
competitive feeding you’re more likely to
make multiple catches rather than nicking
odd fish here and there.
The biggest mistake is baiting at the start
of a session and then sitting on your hands
too long. With experience you can often
read the signs that tell you carp are feeding
over your baited area even if you’re not
getting takes. With a bit more work the
indicators should start sounding.
Carp are more aggressive feeders than
many give them credit for, and will clean
out a baited area quickly, often within
The anatomy of a Fox Spod
Teardrop vents
for rapid bait
discharge &
easy retrieval
Interchangeable
Nose Cones
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TOP TIPS FOR SPODDING
1 2
hours. A couple more spods every hour
or two helps freshen up a spot,
encouraging carp to come in and feed again
- bringing extra takes.
Often a capture means all the bait has
pretty much been eaten. When a bite
comes, top the swim back up to keep the
The nose cones of Fox Spods are extra bouyant, Fox Spods are available in three sizes to suit
carp feeding hard and bring more takes.
so that when the spod hits the water, the nose various amounts of feed and casting distances.
This style of fishing you are almost thinking rises to the top helping to empty the spod. The TB1 Big Spod weighs 2.25oz empty, TB2 Stubby
a few carp ahead all the time. cones are also supplied in three colours - black, Spod weighs 1oz empty and TB3 Compact Spod
red and yellow - to ensure they remain visible in all weighs 1.25oz empty.
water conditions.
Spodding for long periods can be tough
3 4
but the right kit takes away a lot of the hard
work. A purpose designed spod rod like the
Fox Warrior or Horizon SFD coupled with
a quality indestructable reel such as Fox
Stratos 12000E will send out and retreive
spods effortlessly and with accurately.
Full and half cylinder inserts are supplied with all Fox Tie the supplied Kwik Clip to your leader via a 5 turn
Spods for use with small baits like pellets, particles or grinner and simply clip the swivel of the spod onto it.
topping up with water.
Dual Inserts
Aerodynamic
Profile
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The Fox Carp MAGGOT

TWEEZERS
CAMO ANTI TANGLE
TUBING
Accessory Range Designed to aid the Now available in
opening of fiddly green & brown.
Maggot Clips.
SWIVELS
Durable, non-reflective,
extra strong carp
swivels available in CAMO FLEXI BEADS CAMO TUBING WITH
sizes 7, 10 and 11. LEAD CLIPS
Rubber bead now
available in camo Safety lead clip with
green and brown. flexi ring swivel
FLEXI RING
mounted on camo
SWIVELS
tubing in green
Non-reflective Flexi and brown.
Ring Swivels available
in sizes 7, 10 and 11. BOILIE STOPS CAMO KWIK
Available in five CHANGE RIGS
colours: Clear, Red, ON TUBING
RIG RINGS Yellow, Orange, Brown. A variety of Kwik
Round 2mm, 2.5mm Change rigs, now
& 3mm. Oval 4.5mm. available in green
Pear 1.5mm, and brown.
1.75mm & 2mm. SILICONE TUBING LEADCORE LEADERS
Available in green and WITH LEAD CLIPS
SLIDING RING brown in two sizes: A variety leadcore
& RIG STOPS 0.5mm & 0.75mm. leaders are available,
Available in three all supplied with
sizes: 1.5mm, lead clips.
1.75mm & 2.0mm.
RIG SHRINK LEADCORE
In two colours, clear HELI-RIGS
HAIR WIDGETS
& green and three Ready-made helicopter
A black rubber which sizes: 1.2-0.4mm, rigs mounted on Fox
allows the hair to be at 2.4-0.8mm, 3-1mm. leadcore.
any point on the hook.

HI-SG RIG PUTTY LEADCORE LEADERS

BAIT BANDS WITH SAFETY
One pack includes
Strong, expandable. two colours: green SLEEVES
Available in three and brown. Ready-made leadcore
sizes: small, medium leaders with safety
& large. sleeves.

MAGGOT CLIPS LOADED TUNGSTEN KWIK CHANGE

RIG TUBING LEADCORE LEADERS
New design to
eliminate bunching up Extra heavy flexible Ready-made leadcore
of maggots. tubing. leaders with Kwik
Change attachment.

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KWIK CHANGE CAMO HELI KIT PELLET PEGS KNOT LOK RIG GLUE
LEADCORE LEADERS
Now comes in green Brown pegs in three Clear, waterproof,
WITH LEAD CLIPS
& brown. sizes: 11mm, 13mm quick setting adhesive.
Leadcore leaders & 21mm.
supplied with Fox
lead clips.

CAMO RUN RING ADAPTIVE

READY SPLICED TENSION BAR
SYSTEM CAMOUFLAGE
LEADCORE LEADERS
LEADCORE Tool for tightening
Now available in green
45lb leadcore leader loops and straighten-
& brown. Four tapered colours
with flexi ring swivel ing boom sections on
to create camo effect.
spliced in one end and stiff rigs.
Available in green
a loop at the other.
& brown.
CAMO KNOT
KWIK CHANGE PROTECTOR BEADS SPLICING NEEDLE
SWIVELS & KWIK CHANGE
Soft beads to protect POP-UP WEIGHTS Rubber handle and lip
SLEEVES
a knot from leads, close needle.
Available in sizes 7 available in green and Available in these
and 10. brown. sizes: BB, AAA, SA,
SWAN & Multi Pack.

KWIK CHANGE BOILIE PROPS BAIT NEEDLES

HELI SWIVELS & DOWNRIGGER
In six colours: Red, BACKLEADS Special Edition
SLEEVES
Orange, Yellow, Needle Set:
Heli swivel and sleeve, Pink, Brown, Clear. Designed to be single Stringer, Lip Close,
in sizes 7 & 10. handedly attached Multi Bait.
to line.

KWIK CHANGE SLIDERS

FLEXI RING DIAMOND HOOK
BAIT FLOSS
SWIVELS & Tapered weight with a SHARPENER
SLEEVES camo finish to pin line For attaching boilies
Tool for ensuring your
to the bottom. Mixed to a hair or ‘D’ ring in
Flexi Ring Swivel and hooks stay super
colour pack. these colours: Yellow,
Sleeve, available in sharp.
Brown & Neutral.
sizes 7 & 10.

SLIK® RING &

STIX BAITING
ANTI TANGLE BEAD KIT MAGIC MARKER
NEEDLE
SLEEVES Complete kit for Available in orange and
Lip close needle
Now available in green creating a resistance yellow colours.
measuring 130mm for
& brown. free, quick change
PVA Stix and Bags.
marker float set-up.

CAMO CARP RIGIDITY ILLUSION SOFT 1.5mm

SAFETY SLEEVES NUT/PELLET DRILL
Now available in two New soft fluorocarbon
Now come in green sizes: 15lb/6.8kg in sizes: 10lb/4.8kg For piercing pellets,
& brown. 25lb/11.3kg. 12lb/5.5kg, 15lb/ nuts and other hard
6.8kg. baits.

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BRAID BLADES SOFT STEEL GRAVITRON

Ultra sharp blades 6lb/2.7kg 0.25mm 250m spools:
designed to cut braid. 8lb/3.6kg 0.27mm 15lb/6.8kg
10lb/4.5kg 0.30mm 20lb/9.0kg
12lb/5.4kg 0.34mm 500m spools:
15lb/6.8kg 0.39mm 20lb/9.0kg
20lb/9.0kg 0.42mm 25lb/11.4kg
6mm CORK STICKS
For popping up baits CAMO SOFT STEEL CONTROLLER
like tiger nuts. FLOATER BRAID
10lb/4.5kg 0.30mm
12lb/5.4kg 0.34mm 150m spools:
15lb/6.8kg 0.39mm 15lb/6.8kg

BAIT DRILL
& CORK STICKS HORIZON BRAIDED
BARBUSTER
Create the perfect MAINLINE
popped-up baits. 10lb/4.5kg 0.30mm
300m spools
12lb/5.4kg 0.35mm
20lb/9.0kg
15lb/6.8kg 0.40mm
25lb/11.4kg
30lb/13.6kg
CORETEX
Available in Weedy WARRIOR CARP LINE HORIZON SPOD &
Olive, Gravelly Brown, 12lb/5.4kg 0.30mm MARKER BRAID
Silty Black & Sandy 15lb/6.8kg 0.35mm
20lb/9.0kg 0.38mm 300m spools:
Yellow in 15lb, 20lb/9.0kg
20lb & 25lb.

REFLEX TAPERED MONO WARRIOR

LEADER CARP RIGS
Neutral buoyancy
hooklink in these 3 x 12m lengths: Ready tied rigs using
sizes: 12lb/5.5kg, 12-35lb/5.4-15.9kg Series 1, 1B, 2 & 2B
15lb/6.8kg & 15-45lb/6.8-20.45kg hook patterns tied to
25lb/11.4kg. Warrior Mono, Snare
& Reflex Braids.
ILLUSION
SNARE
6lb/2.7kg 0.23mm
Slow singking braid in 8lb/3.6kg 0.28mm
sizes: 12lb/5.5kg 10lb/4.5kg 0.31mm
15lb/6.8kg & 12lb/5.4kg 0.33mm
25lb/11.4kg 15lb/6.8kg 0.35mm
18lb/8.2kg 0.37mm

ARMADILLO ILLUSION
SHOCKLEADER
Braid in green and
brown in sizes: 20lb/9.0kg 0.44mm
30lb/13.6kg, 45lb/ 25lb/11.4kg 0.47mm
20.45kg. 30lb/13.6kg 0.31mm

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The best of Fox’s
2009 New Products
N Series Alarms
Welcome to the next generation of bite
alarms, the new Fox N Series. The range
includes the top-of-the-range NTXr and its
compatible NTXr Receiver, plus NX and N
models. These alarms are jam-packed with
innovative new features to create what
we believe are the best bite alarms ever
produced. Key features include:
• Multi-colour LED with Colour Sync – the
NTXr and NX models have an ultra
bright LED that can be used in five
different colours
• Battery – the alarms are powered by
2 x AA batteries which are supplied.
The alarms also offer a super long
battery life
• Cone Speaker – sound travels further on
the bank with the ultra crisp sound
generated by the waterproof cone
speaker
• D-Tec Sensing System – this top secret
addition makes the alarms super durable
and reliable by eliminating the need for
reed switches
• Ultra Long Range – we have used a
second generation transmitter to ensure
the compatible NTXr alarm and Receiver
offer the greatest signal range of any
alarm we have ever seen!
These are just a handful of the amazing
features found on the new N Series
Alarms. For more information go to:
www.foxint.com/nseries
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Eclipse Dome
The ultimate in pram-hood systems, the Eclipse is
undoubtedly the most versatile bivvy package on the
market. Here’s why...
• Ven-Tec fabric – the most waterproof and breathable
fabric we have ever seen on a bivvy
• Airflow System – front and back vents to let air travel
through the bivvy
• Detachable Door – the door can be left in place or
completely removed
• 2-Way Door System – open the door from the top
down, or bottom upwards!
• Free Fox Dome Package – the Eclipse comes with
a heavy duty clip-in groundsheet, Frame Support
System, over-sized carry bag, bivvy peg bag and
pegs, Mosquito Mesh and removable PVA door all
completely FREE
• Wrap available separately. One and two-man
versions available.
Core-Lite Hanger
This revolutionary new Hanger system enables
you to use one Core-Lite Hanger in a number of
different weight configurations to suit all styles
of fishing. The Core-Lite package includes a light
inner body and a heavy outer body, lightweight
Dacron cord, stainless steel ball chain and
two screw-on weights. This allows you to use
as many or as few of these components as
possible to create a hanger to suit all fishing
styles – from light work in the margins to heavy,
long distance fishing. The Core-Lite also has an
adjustable line gripper with a ‘V’ groove and the
facility to insert a Beta Light into the inside of
the inner core. The new Fox Core-Lite Hanger
is available in six, light reflective colours – clear,
white, blue, red, amber and green.
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Stratos 12000E
Graphite Reels
The new Fox Stratos 12000E Graphite
Big Pit reels are the ultimate workhorses,
reels that simply won’t let you down!
Both models – the FS12000E with a Free
Spool facility and non-Freespool 12000E
– incorporate the same Stratos 12000
technology that made the MAGs such a
huge success. Expect key features like:
• Slipper Stealth Clutch
• Adjustable Line Lay
• Grit Guard
• Sure Grip Handle
• Low weight
• 16 ball bearings (FS12000E model)
• 13 ball bearings (12000E model)
• Spare alloy spool
Ranger Pod
The new Fox Ranger is the ultimate in
pod technology, designed to be used in
a number of positions to suit European
waters.
It features CAD-engineered multi
adjustments to allow extreme rod
positioning to cope with the toughest
terrain, together with a twin bar oval frame
main body for increased strength and spirit
levels to guarantee level assembly.
The Ranger Package includes three pairs
of legs, a carry bag and buzz bars.
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Fox Clothing
This year sees a new range of Fox clothing to
suit all weathers. The range includes:
• Explorer Storm Suit - a lightweight,
throw-over waterproof suit that’s
designed to be used over your usual
carp clothing as added protection in wet
weather. It comes in a small, draw cord
bag in sizes from small to XXXL.
• Two Tone Cool Max T-shirts - made
from a material that is designed to keep
you cool, dry and comfortable in warm
weather. It works by wicking sweat away
from the body. There’s a normal round
neck T-shirt and polo T-shirt available in
sizes from small to XXXL.
• Lightweight Zip-off Trousers – combat-style
trousers with an elasticated top and
adjustable belt. They can be zipped off
above the knees to act as shorts in warm
weather. They come in sizes from medium
to XXL.
Matrix-Z
The stunning Matrix-Z benefits from a
superb parabolic action that bends through
to the butt when a big carp is hooked.
It also has seven guides rather than the
more popular six, which will suit many
anglers’ style of fishing.
Also expect Fox SLIKS braid-friendly guides
(40mm to a 14mm tip ring), soft touch
CR18 reel seat and a classy 1k Graphite
wrap gloss finish.
There are four rods in the range:
12’ 2.75lb
12’ 2.75lb full EVA handle
12’ 3lb
13’ 3.5lb
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“When the next fish you hook could be a personal best, you
need to know your rig won’t let you down. That’s why I use
Fox Carp Accessories!”

Ian Chillcott
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