Solar Tackle
Founded in 1987 by Martin Locke, Solar Tackle is one of the longest standing, true original carp fishing brands.
Born out of a need to get on the bank mid week, Martin was working as a metal engineer in the early 1980s, where he produced stainless bankware for his own fishing during his lunch hours. Quickly he had more requests from angling mates to make them some of the same than he could build in his lunch hours.
Having recently joined a busy water Martin needed a way to get on the bank mid week for his best chance at his target fish, and so, on the verge of being sacked anyway due to making too much fishing gear during work hours, Solar Tackle was born.
Starting out in his mum’s garage in Kent, the plan was to fulfill all orders by Sunday so that he could nick a couple of days early in the week on the bank before getting back to work.
From little acorns do giant oak trees grow, as Martin says, and so it has been for Solar Tackle. Over its 30+ year history Solar has been responsible for designing and producing many cult and market-leading products. The Globetrotter, Sod and Worldwide pods, its renowned buzz bars and banksticks, original Monkey Climbers and the Bow Loc landing net through to the current P1 stainless, Titanium and Advanced Rig Gear ranges.
Not stopping at bankware, Martin took Solar in to carp baits in the 1980s as well. Fishing some of the country’s renowned carp waters, including Savay Lake and Redmire Pool, Martin and some of the countries best carp anglers of the day started to develop Solar baits. One of the first was the original red and yellow Savay seed mixes, making Solar one of the first companies to make seed mix baits easily accessible to carp anglers. So successful was the Savay Seed Mix, that it still makes the base for our seed baits to this day.
Sourcing ingredients and developing baits quickly became part and parcel of Solar Tackle and this led to Solar’s best known bait in the Club Mix, which helped Martin land a World Record 92lb mirror in January 2010, has landed numerous country records and countless PBs.
The Solar story continues, and on its 30th anniversary, in 2017, Solar Tackle stepped in to new territory again with a range of high-end bedchairs, chairs, luggage and bivvies under the Solar SP banner.
“At Solar we are anglers that design and build gear for our own fishing,” says Martin. “It’s no secret that this has been the strength of Solar from the start, and remains to this day. We are passionate about what we do, and we believe that our passion comes through in the products that we release for our customers.”
Solar Camo Compact Spider Overwrap
Compatible with the Green and Camo Compact Spider
Solar Camo Compact Spider Bivvy
This compact, lightweight and ultra-stable bivvy is the perfect bankside home for all manner of sessions. Developed with a Cam-Loc frame system, each frame leg is independently adjustable allowing for perfect set up and fabric tensioning even on uneven ground. Quick to set up (less than 30 seconds), the SP Spider Compact utilises a square rear profile to maximise internal space, creating a compact but surprisingly spacious shelter. Another industry-first from Solar sees the addition of our Mag-Loc buckles, for rolling back the sides and rear PermaVent. These also feature on the front infill panel (sold separately), with a heavy-duty zip-in ground sheet and a full Mag-Loc mozzie-mesh front available separately.
Solar Tackle SP 3+2 Rod Sleeves
The number-one choice for many anglers. Accomodating 3 made-up rods internally and two externally, this is a 5-rod system. Padded dividers and padded sides provide complete protection to your rods, and an external, zipped pocket will house your landing net or banksticks. Made from ultra-hard-wearing, PU-backed, waterproof material and with clips and padded straps as used on mountaineering equipment.
Solar Tackle Undercover Green 3 Rod Holdall 12ft
The 3-rod 12ft version will accomodate 3 made up rods and 3 spare rods (without reels)
Solar Tackle SP Clothes Bag Large
Featuring our 1680D PU-backed, waterproof material, twin carry handles, two grab handles and twin zips with the same base size as our SP Barrow/Ruckbag for efficient packing on a barrow.
Solar Tackle Session Cool Bag
The ideal cool bag for longer sessions. Fully insulated with high-density foam and reflective liner and with a removable, easy-clean liner.
Solar Tackle SP Barrow/Ruckbag
The ultimate storage system for every carp angler. Made from our ultra-hard-wearing, PU-backed, waterproof material with a waterproof, EVA base and unique, fold-flat internal organisers. A unique, removable shoulder strap system allows this bag to be converted from a rucksack to a barrow bag, and back again, in seconds. Packed with top-spec features and performance to match you will never need another rucksack, barrow bag or carryall.
Solar Tackle SP Neoprene Gas Canister Cover
Designed to fit the most popular, C500 (large), gas
Solar Tackle Undercover Green 3+2 Rod Holdall
Available in 10ft, 12ft and 13ft versions.
Solar Tackle Undercover Green Carryall
Part of our new UnderCover Camo range, and taking from the success of the SP Carryall, this item is available in 2 sizes, Medium and Large. Made from 600D PU-backed fabric, there are large, twin- zipped pockets on either end and a large, twin-zipped pocket on the front. Coupled with the main compartent, which boasts 6 internal pockets, there loads of storage room. Re-inforced, hard-wearing PVC base, twin carry handles
Solar Tackle Undercover Green Foldable Easy Chair
Two Duplon arm rests and adjustable legs with Solar mud feet make this a comfortable perch for any angler. Supplied in a storage bag.
Solar Tackle Undercover Green Session Chair
Comfortable, armless session chair with a multi-point recline system, adjusted via an easy-grip hand wheel . The chair back will adjust through a 180 degree angle. Padded mattress with 600D, PU-backed fabric and sporting our unique lumbar support attachment system, where the matress is built in to the chair frame.
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