Terrible news. Met Jon a couple of times. Seemed a really nice fella. RIP mate

This is the statement that was put out by NDS this afternoon (18-Aug)

NDS (ND Tackle Capital LTD) is a company established in the UK. The actual controller of NDS is also the founder of the New Direction Tackle brand and company (verifiable on Companies House). With 18 years of experience in the carp fishing industry, he has been custom-developing and manufacturing products like bite alarms and bait boats for major European brands since 2007, possessing extensive expertise in product R&D and sales.
Background:With the rise of the internet, he registered newdirectiontackle.co.uk in 2015 and founded the New Direction Tackle brand in the UK in 2016, launching sales of carp fishing products (primarily bite alarms) on Amazon. From 2016 to 2025, he has been the driving force behind New Direction Tackle operations (extensive communication records and operational data can prove this and will be disclosed if necessary). He is the soul of the ND brand. The current management team of ND Tackle are salaried employees.
It is worth noting that the original company is unique in that it designs and manufactures its own products
In April 2025, this management conspired with others to seize all goods from the actual controller. He then declared himself the owner of New Direction Tackle, demanding the actual founder act as a mere Chinese supplier, negotiations were attempted for an amicable seperation with the boat business and rest of the business splitting to form 2 seperate companies. An agreement was not reached, so reactive measures were taken to minimise the losses of the founder. This is when the website was taken down.
As the founder now only had control of the boat business, all uk inventory of other products was locked and under the control of the company NDTackle Uk, the decision was made to release the boat side of the business with new branding, new apps and new sonar products, these were all planned and developed already but now launched under the branding of NDS
In business, credibility is paramount. The ND Tackle Manager has blatantly violated fundamental commercial ethics.Commercially, the actual owner was betrayed, his assets plundered, and he was expelled from his own company.
When NDS was launched we took the view of honouring all boat warranties, this was a decision made due to the fact that only we had the ability to produce spare parts, we had the workshop in place etc, the customers needs were foremost in our thoughts, at the time ND tackle supported this statement and their employees regularly pointed users in the direction of NDS for support. In the months of May to August, this is how everything worked, NDS launched its new products and new customer services,launched into reputable retailers in the UK, and started to build a brand. In the meantime New Direction Tackle was selling its inventory on Ebay and Amazon, it made no attempt to launch its own website and continue the brand as it knew it had no means of replacing stock and also had no means to provide long term customer care, warranties can not be guaranteed as there is no ability to replace inventory.
Now the stock levels are low or exhausted, and the New direction tackle management has seen the success of NDS it has gone onto the attack through a personal grudge.

We would like to state the following to all our customers and retail partners -

1. NDS is genuine, legal and here to stay, we own the rights to the baitboat design, the autopilot software, and have a full infrastructure to serve you for the long term.
2. Bait boats sold via NDS's website or retailers still enjoy a 2-year warranty. We remain committed to serving you.Email: info@ndsoanr.co.ukWhatsApp: +44 7380 416623
3. For bait boats sold before April 10, 2025, we will provide support by our channels, but should a physical warranty repair be required, we will guide you to contact your New Direction Tackle for after-sales support. This can be done by email info@ndint.co.uk. If unresponsive or unable to assist, NDS will provide paid repairs.
4. For any non warranty repairs, our UK workshop will continue to provide full support for all versions backed up by extensive knowledge and spares inventory


NDS will be taking legal action against the New Direction Tackle Management for the false allegations made and for the illegal aquisition of assets

Integrity is the foundation of business. We thank our customers for their longstanding support and continue striving to improve our products.
We welcome all boat users to join our WhatsApp group. We welcome all BB2 users. 🔗 https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9agFzsUlt1CbVqvR1DMWY

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A great read Mark. I also fished Johnson's in the 70s through to mid 80s. Your description of watching a float all night, reminded me of the same - you could see that bloody light wherever you looked!. I was obsessed with Tench, and still occasionally fish for them now.

Very sad news. RIP Gerry

Donated

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I use the Gardner Specialist for roving/stalking. Ticks all the boxes for me

Done

If the van is leased you'll need a VE103. The lease company will issue one. Can't remember how much they charge.

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Honda CRV. Choice of diesel or petrol, manual or auto. Avoid diesel if you're only doing short daily drives due to the dreaded DPF issues - same for all later diesels. The manual diesel's can suffer with clutch/DMF wear. Replacement isn't cheap at circa £1500. The auto, especially on later models (9 speed), is the top choice.

I got a CRV after handing back a company Superb estate. Did think the Honda wouldn't have the same carrying capacity. It has, due to the load space height.

Avoid Ford automatics (powershift 2011-2016). There are known faults which unfortunately is not a case of if it will go wrong, but when.

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I'm travelling on my own this Friday. As I only have one toll station to go through, opting for getting out and running round the car method.

When I used to travel to the southern France and Switzerland, the Tag was a god send. I ve since returned it. Not worth me getting another just for a once a year trip 👍