The vote is open for the MyAD Choice Awards 2025 and we now move our category spotlight onto the Best Bankside Essential category!
As anglers we all have one item of fishing tackle that we could not do without on the bank. Whether it is something small such as your favourite line, to that lucky frying pan that you could not go fishing without, or even a fishing gadget that makes your session a bit more comfortable.
In this category, we have hand-picked six products that our team feel have been essential products to anglers in our stores over the last 12 months.
These are so hot right now that they are a difficult product to get hold of due to their popularity! Since the launch in early 2025 the Sonik Sizzla Superstove has become the choice of many for that essential bankside cooking.
Packed with features the robust, super-stable four leg designed stove has adjustable legs and ‘Heat Kontrol’ burner technology. Its compact design allows it to be stored with ease and the Piezo ignition ensures ignition every time without the need for a lighter. This really is a quality bit of kit, tough stainless-steel construction and an extended length stainless-steel braided hose make bank side cooking a doddle.
This fully adjustable feeder chair uses SYSTEM 36. It features 36mm extending/telescopic front legs and 180* swivelling hand wheels.
Compatible with all Daiwa SYSTEM 36 accessories, you can tailor your set up for stillwater or river feeder fishing with ease. It has proven to be one of the most popular feeder seat choices ever. All-Terrain stability is assured thanks to large tilting mud feet on all legs and an adjustable/lockable high padded back. The comfort level is also high thanks to the contoured padding and fabric.
Serious PVA bag anglers know the importance of having their kit organised and ready to go. The PVA Kontainer System ensures everything you need—pellets, powders, PVA bags, tools, and liquids—is stored neatly in a modular, 10L bucket.
This system from Korda includes two 2L air-tight Mini-Kontainers, a large mixing tray with two smaller compartments, a bait scoop, a liquid syringe, and 45 Korda Solidz PVA Bags. No more fumbling through your rucksack—just grab your Kontainer and start fishing efficiently. Built for durability and convenience, this is the perfect system to keep your PVA tactics dialed in, session after session.
Stay organised, fish smarter!
Six centimetres (against the usual 5cm) of lush, quality memory foam form the heart of the mattress for the incredible SPC-Tech Memory Foam Bedchair. Of course, being a Solar Bedchair means the mattress won't stretch or sag, delivering proven, long term, lumbar support and above all, supreme comfort.
The Solar DNA Hinges means this bed chair swallows the thickest of sleeping bags and the new, ovular legs deliver even MORE strength, to what's regarded as the strongest on the market. Tightening straps, carry handle, Spring-Loc legs and SolaCam seal the deal.
One of the very best value for money seatboxes on the market is how to describe the SL36 Station Seatbox from Nytro. Feeder, pole or general coarse anglers will find this box both comfortable, practical and extremely wallet friendly.
It’s packed with features like the sliding footplate, two 40mm side draw units and six telescopic, black D36 aluminium legs, plus, two legs that feature screw inserts. The Nytro SL36 Feeder Station is an extremely light seat box offering comfort with its padded seat and pole retaining strap and performance at every level.
The Summit Tackle Stainless Steel Distance Sticks Kits are a true bankside essential. The sticks are British Manufactured from high-grade 8mm stainless steel and they feature line-friendly grooves to prevent tangles and ensure accuracy.
The kit includes mini markers for up to 3 rods, bright colour toppers for nighttime visibility, and a drive tool for easy insertion. A built-in spirit level guarantees straight placement, while the green carry bag keeps everything organized.