Guru’s latest tackle release lands this Friday, just in time for the summer match season. The May product launch includes two purpose-built products aimed at commercial anglers. First up, the Fast Release Pole Pots, developed with Andy Bennett, offer instant and accurate bait delivery—perfect for shallow water and mudline fishing. They’re joined by the SMWG Banded Ready Rigs, a tough, ready-to-use rig designed for catching carp and F1s on the pole. Both products focus on speed, precision, and ease of use.
Guru’s official launch is just around the corner, but we’ve already got the full details. Take a look at what’s new, including key features and retail prices.
Guru May Product Launch
Guru Fast Release Pole Pots x 2
The Fast Release Pole Pots have been designed in conjunction with Guru’s Commercial Master Andy Bennett. Designed for rapid bait release, these advanced pole pots feature a tapered profile and strategically placed drainage holes, ensuring that water quickly permeates the bait and releases it in a tight, precise area. This efficient release is especially beneficial in shallow water and ‘mudline’ fishing, where quick and accurate baiting is vital for success.
The Guru Fast Release Pole Pots are optimised for use with baits such as groundbait and micro pellets, which require instant release to maintain the perfect bait presentation.
The pots have mainly been designed for ‘mudline’ and shallow water pole fishing situations, with baits such as groundbait and micro pellets that require an instant release for optimum bait presentation.
Designed for ultimate versatility, the pots come with two pole fittings at the base, allowing them to accommodate a wide range of top kit diameters. The Soft-Safe material ensures a secure and gentle fit, preventing damage to your top kit while providing a tight, stable fitting.
The durable rim, thicker than usual, adds extra strength and prevents distortion, ensuring the pots maintain their shape and performance.
The neutral two-tone stealth colours are designed to blend seamlessly with the water, reducing the chance of spooking fish.
Available in small, medium, and large sizes, the Guru Fast Release Pole Pots cater to various baiting and feeding requirements, making them the ideal choice for shallow water pole fishing situations.
Key Features
- Designed in conjunction with Andy Bennett.
- Perfect for rapid bait release
- Ideal for ‘mudline’ fishing
- Durable rim for extra strength
- Neutral colour
- Available in three sizes
RRP: £5.49





Guru SMWG Banded Ready Rigs 6″
The Guru SMWG Banded Ready Rigs are expertly designed for commercial pole fishing, especially when targeting larger species like F1s and carp. These pre-tied rigs feature the robust SMWG hook—crafted with a medium wire gauge and PTFE coating for long-lasting sharpness and maximum fish retention.
Each 6” rig is precision tied to durable N-Gauge line and includes a 2mm or 4mm latex bait band, ideal for mounting hard pellets, corn, meat, boilies, or wafters. The knotless knot construction ensures optimum bait presentation and hook performance, while the small figure-of-eight loop allows for quick and easy loop-to-loop connection.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out, these high-quality, ready-to-use rigs offer unbeatable convenience, consistency, and reliability. Each pack contains 8 rigs and fits perfectly into the Guru 6” Stealth Rig Case for neat and secure storage.
Key Features
- Ideal for F1s and carp in commercial fisheries
- SMWG wide-gape PTFE-coated hooks for strength and sharpness
- Pre-tied to N-Gauge line for durability and consistency
- 2mm or 4mm latex bait bands for various bait sizes
- 6” length – the go-to for commercial pole fishing
- Easy loop-to-loop connection
- Fish Size Guide included for simple hook size selection
- 8 rigs per pack – perfectly compatible with Guru Rig Cases
Specifications
- Size 18 – 0.15mm (2mm Band)
- Size 18 – 0.17mm (2mm Band)
- Size 16 – 0.17mm (2mm Band)
- Size 16 – 0.19mm (2mm Band)
- Size 14 – 0.19mm (2mm Band)
- Size 12 – 0.19mm (2mm Band)
- Size 10 – 0.22mm (4mm Band)
RRP: £3.75

Want to see the Fast Release Pole Pots in action? Guru has released a video featuring Andy Bennett, where he explains the key benefits of the new design.
Will you be picking up any of the new items from Guru’s May product launch? Let us know in the comments below.



