Gardner Tackle

Since their introduction in January 2018, our incredible Specialist Sharpened hook range has proved hugely popular — and for good reason.

Every hook is personally hand sharpened by maestro Jason Hayward, then individually capped to protect that perfect, razor-sharp point and keep it in pristine condition.

***Specialist Sharpened Covert Dark Wide Gape Talon Tips***

Our Covert Dark Wide Gape Talon Tip Hooks are the latest addition to our Specialist Sharpened range. Available in sizes 2, 4 and 6 (barbed only) from all good Gardner Tackle stockists.

Good luck to all our followers, friends and team members if you’re out on the bank over the Bank Holiday weekend!

Why I Use GT-HD – Louise Bowes

“I’ve been using GT-HD since it was released. The venues I fish tend to be very weedy or snaggy, so my go-to is the 18lb. I have complete confidence in it and, to date, it has never let me down.

It’s super strong, sinks incredibly well, and I use it for all of my Carp fishing.”

Strong. Reliable. Built for confidence.

Our NEW Quick Change Fused PVA Bag Stems have been designed and tested to deliver a fast and easy way of using Solid Bags every time. They feature a neat and strong Fluorocarbon loop at the top of the stem for quick and easy connection to your leader or main line via Loop-to-Loop.

Six stems per pack and available now from all good Gardner Tackle stockists!

Wesley Coggeshall with two lovely Carp from a recent overnighter.

Wes, used our 18lb GT-HD main line and D-Rig's tied using 30lb Invisi Link boom sections and size 5 Rigga BCR hooks.

Hook Sharpening — Dan Chart

“Lots of anglers are beginning to realise the advantages of a sharp hook. A sharp hook is ten times better than a blunt hook because you’ve got a far greater chance of the point penetrating a Carp’s mouth first time, rather than two or three times later with a lesser hook point. The sharper, the better!

There are various hook-sharpening devices on the market, but one of the main advantages of the Hook Stone is its flat, wide surface. This helps prevent you from running off the edge, which can often burr the hook point.

The Hook Stones weren’t fundamentally made for hook sharpening. They were originally manufactured for sharpening some of the finest knives in the world. A lot of thought has gone into how these Stones were created, so when it comes to using them on hooks, there isn’t, in my opinion, a better hook-sharpening tool.”

— Dan Chart

Our NEW Flexi-Ring Fused PVA Bag Stems have been designed and tested to deliver a fast and easy way of using Solid Bags every time. They feature a neat and strong Fluorocarbon loop at the top of the stem for quick and easy connection to your leader or main line via Loop-to-Loop.

Six stems per pack and available now from all good Gardner Tackle stockists!

Craig Smithson with a stunning 33lb 4oz common from Frimley Pit 4.

Craig, used 15lb Hydro Tuff main line and a Ronnie Rig tied with an Ultra Sink boom section and a size 4 Covert Dark Mugga hook.