Wishlist 2025
Bored of Buying
2025 has basically been the year of buying gear. I’ve spent so much that I’m now actively dodging Angling Direct, Total Fishing Tackle, and every online store like they’re exes I owe money to.
Even the clothes shopping has stopped - I own enough joggers and t-shirts to open a small retail chain.
I think I’ve finally learnt from all my mistakes… though my bank account remains sceptical.
Rod Pod
To round off my Sonik collection, I’ve got my eye on the Xtractor GT Pro 3 Rod Pod.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with my current NGT cross-pod, but the frame sits slightly wonky and it drives me mad every time I try to take a photo. So, in true cosmetic vanity, I’ve decided it needs to go. The Sonik pod isn’t exactly cheap, mind you - not in Solar or Fox Black Edition territory, but still pricey enough to make my wallet flinch.
Van Interior
The van - it’s glorious in every way. The biggest upgrade it needs now is to have the interior carpeted, so it feels like a proper livable space and can actually hold some warmth when I sleep inside. My main dilemma is that I don’t want to tackle it myself and risk making a mess of it. I’d rather have someone who knows what they’re doing handle it, but I also want to make sure all the future upgrade options are thought through before any panels go in.
Replace Tapered or Additional Spools
My new SK-47 rods are loaded with Korda tapered line, but let’s be honest - I’m not fishing anywhere in the UK that actually needs that kind of casting distance. I don’t want to save the rods just for the odd big trip once a year, so I’m torn between replacing the line on the spools or just getting a few extra spools and setting them up differently. Realistically, knowing me, I’ll probably just buy three more spools and line anyway. you can never have too much gear, right...
Garage Upgrades
I need shelving, rack space, and some proper surfaces.
The garage is getting crowded with more and more gear showing up, so I really need a better way to organise it all. The goal is to be able to grab what I need and pack the van without tearing the whole garage apart just to find the right bivvy.