Details : Made from good quality British materials throughout - 4oz nylon with double stitched seams and heat taped for increased durability and weatherproofing. The 50" model is 1.2m deep, 1.3m high, 2.4m wide and weighs 3.9kg. The 60" model is 2.1m deep, 2.7m wide and weighs 4.9kg.
Pros : This is a superb bit of kit designed for the roving and short session angler, however there is ample space under the brolly to keep all the kit you need for a long session clean and dry. I have used mine for three summers and coming into it's fourth winter, it has been out in all conditions and never let me down. I use this for all my fishing whether that is a week long session in France or a few hours on the river. It folds down small enough to fit in even the smallest quiver, such as the Drennan Super Specialist shown in the picture, even with the storm sticks left in place.
The brolly has some added little features you don't find on many others, for instance, all four of the rear ribs reach the ground giving a huge improvement in stability. On the front are two velcro tabs to hold your rods in place while baiting up. This sounds trivial, but they are very useful in windy conditions. All the rib guides are riveted to teh seasms so you don't have to worry about the stitching coming undone.
Conclusion : It's a piece of kit I wouldn't do without and everybody I have recommende them to thinks highly of them.
Footnote by Matt Brown : After borrowing Adam's brolly on more than one occasion I now own both the 50" and the 60" versions. The 50" one is great for quick barbel trips. I always try and fish without a shelter but if the rain comes in I can erect the 50" in less than a minute (6 pegs) and it'll fit into some pretty tight swims.
I prefer the 60" when I'm likely to be fishing more than a single overnighter or when I know I'm going to be static. It offers much more room than the 50" but being completely open allows me to scan the water.
Trakker Big Z Brolly
by Adam Roberts
Details : Made from good quality British materials throughout - 4oz nylon with double stitched seams and heat taped for increased durability and weatherproofing. The 50" model is 1.2m deep, 1.3m high, 2.4m wide and weighs 3.9kg. The 60" model is 2.1m deep, 2.7m wide and weighs 4.9kg.
Pros : This is a superb bit of kit designed for the roving and short session angler, however there is ample space under the brolly to keep all the kit you need for a long session clean and dry. I have used mine for three summers and coming into it's fourth winter, it has been out in all conditions and never let me down. I use this for all my fishing whether that is a week long session in France or a few hours on the river. It folds down small enough to fit in even the smallest quiver, such as the Drennan Super Specialist shown in the picture, even with the storm sticks left in place.
Conclusion : It's a piece of kit I wouldn't do without and everybody I have recommende them to thinks highly of them.
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Footnote by Matt Brown : After borrowing Adam's brolly on more than one occasion I now own both the 50" and the 60" versions. The 50" one is great for quick barbel trips. I always try and fish without a shelter but if the rain comes in I can erect the 50" in less than a minute (6 pegs) and it'll fit into some pretty tight swims.
I prefer the 60" when I'm likely to be fishing more than a single overnighter or when I know I'm going to be static. It offers much more room than the 50" but being completely open allows me to scan the water.