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March 2024 catch reports
barry211 and 10 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Reporting from the social, I decided to move on Saturday morning had a walk round with Dale and decided it was best, I moved into Bogmageddon and after a slog with the barrow, fannied about and found some spots, it soon became apparent I had made the right call when I saw one bosh to my left, then another to my right, got the rods tried to throwing stick some boilies out as I managed to lose my spod in a shimano faulty bail arm incident, that the others didn't rinse me for at all ๐ Of course within minutes there were a flock of seagulls trying to eat every last one. But I figured I has some in the zone, within an hour I had a weird bite lifted One bleep dropped right back then lifted again, and I was in, went right to get behind an island then went left to get behind another, then wstsyed deep to try and lose me over the massive plateau betwixt us, but I got it over, it tried to go through all my lines and eventually I netted the beast of bogmageddon, all 27 and a half lbs of it, Leon (commonly) came to assist with the photos and as actually managed to make me smile for one ๐ฌ As I write it's lashing down the swim looks like a wet Glastonbury and I'm not looking forward to packing up but it's been fun and eventful, maybe time for another but it doesn't seem as likely today, hopefully I've pushed them down for Leon to have a busy night tonight.11 points -
Got out today... over me club lake... a nice scrappy common got in on the act and gave me a good tear up all the way in from about 30 yards out... Rod was a 9'3" Sharpe, reel is an Abu 77 Cardinal, had a smaller carp which didn't stay still long enough for a shot... also had the scabbiest Bream in the lake...๐ฅด9 points
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March 2024 catch reports
commonly and 7 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Did a quick overnighter on my winter estate lake last night, wind hacking into my face, mild night, overcast with showers on and off. This lake is a typical mixed fishery, rather than an out and out carp fishery, but has a good head of carp to 25lb(ish) the frogs were active in the margins, a sign spring is springing. I had a hectic night, with 14 carp landed plus 2 bream from 18 takes, a few low doubles, a smattering of singles and a couple of 20s to top it off. 15lb 20lb ghostie 22lb 14lb8 points -
March 2024 catch reports
commonly and 6 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
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Thought of the Day pt.2
B B and 5 others reacted to Higham1987 for a topic
I'm still here (on the back row) looking over ๐คฃ6 points -
Just stocked up on bait kit, five kilo of DNA switch plus bits and a 25kilo bag of pellets a nice low oil one that will absorb a food signal liquid. Really am looking forward to getting out, not getting a club ticket this year, I'm doing day ticket waters starting the end of this month all I need is batteries and a unhooking mat and I'm out out.6 points
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Honestly, it was on cards for a while, it actually felt like a relief has been lifted off my shoulders. All good, I've just got way to much going on. I've need even had a thought about it really, I did come off the forum for a while, but just browsing chats now ๐๐5 points
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First trip of the year tomorrow but been busy buying stuff I dont need in prep obvs ๐คฃ Got the Solar undercover Pro sleep system, lighter than my SP Tech - will be on the barrow again this year so trying to lighten the load. Got for ยฃ205, seen after on AD for almost ยฃ450 - unbelieveable ripoff. 3 pots of NS1 pop-ups discounted from a show in Essex. Bird Torch - same show. Then as I'm not buying a new 1 man bivvy and going back to my old Avid brolley system I justified that the money saved could be spent on the Fortis Tundra ๐คฃ Got the bottoms from the show with a ยฃ20 discount. Then the coat after at full retail ๐ Oh and the Diawa 18 Emblem Spod 35 SCW QD Reel because my Shimmy Spod (new) ceases up whenever it's left out in the rain or damp (rubbish, what a let down thats been). Think thats it, broke but happy! ๐๐4 points
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View from your bivvy door.
finchey and 3 others reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
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New purchases
barry211 and 3 others reacted to Higham1987 for a topic
1x 6ft NGT Profile Rod & Profile Reel. Have 2 now, 1 as a Carp Rod Setup with Alarm, 1 as a Float Rod. These are both my lads, but will use em if need the fix. Another setup purchase (but predator) Full Savage Gear setup....Rod, Reel (loaded with Braid) Net, Back Pack, Lures, Traces, Forceps, Matt....all good for the Preadtor fish.4 points -
New purchases
salokcinnodrog and 3 others reacted to jh92 for a topic
So I managed to get them for ยฃ200. Loving them, can't wait to try them out ๐๐คฃ4 points -
Spring 24 social ????
commonly and 3 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
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New purchases
commonly and 3 others reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
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Thought of the Day pt.2
crusian and 3 others reacted to Golden Paws for a topic
Fishing can be an all consuming hobby and it can take over your life. When my kids were young I used to get away at every opportunity and I do regret it now. I don't get out as much these days but feel I have a better family/fishing balance. You were a prolific and interesting poster and we'll all miss your contributions but if you need to completely step away, then that's what you must do. I worked for the same Company for 30 years after leaving school and felt "tied" to the job despite the signs it was going downhill rapidly, the redundancy package was what kept me going until the end when it closed down. In the 15 years since, I must have had about 20 jobs but it was liberating because if I wasn't happy, I left. I had 2 jobs when I told them to stick it and left the same day. You don't know how good that feels! Hopefully after a while, you'll come to realise what it was you enjoyed about fishing and hopefully it will outweigh the negatives you are feeling at the moment. Good luck for the future.4 points -
Sometimes we need to take a step back mate. Hope all goes well and you get the bug back at some point ๐4 points
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Thought of the Day pt.2
barry211 and 2 others reacted to Higham1987 for a topic
I'm.still here it's Highy3 points -
In the great scheme of things, I'll not be voting in the election this time round... As a pensioner I've seen too many abuses of power and privilege over the years, I think this years election will see one of the lowest turnouts in history, people are sick of all the infighting and point scoring rather than genuine work to better this country Billy Connolly has it right... "any desire to be a politician should automatically preclude you from being one" Politicians are in it for money, perks and power... nothing else... Don't encourage them...3 points
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Thought of the Day pt.2
Higham1987 and 2 others reacted to B B for a topic
How do we know itโs Highy ๐ค could be a stalker Iv heard about them โฆ tell us what your favourite brand is weโll soon know if itโs the great one.3 points -
Thought of the Day pt.2
elmoputney and 2 others reacted to crusian for a topic
We're , afraid , very afraid . ๐ฑ3 points -
New purchases
dalej2014 and 2 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Today i bought A wolf x spod to replace the one I misplaced on Friday. ESP big shot medium catapult (that I mistakenly bought elastic and a pouch for previously thinking I had an esp pult And 2 packs of avid d rig kickers because no other D rig kicker comes close when creating the perfect ronnie D rig.3 points -
Take care mate... you'll get the bug once more... In 2011 I lost my dad and I packed up for 2 years... my lass told me to leave the gear in the garage in case I started up again ( I did) When I returned it wasn't the same, but the enjoyment for fishing was still there, I later packed in match fishing and got into vintage gear... I've not looked back... I still have my carbon carp rods but they are rarely used now. I now don't fish as often as I used to through ill health (collapsed back and knackered knees) but when I do the thrill is still there.. Look after yourself... ๐๐3 points
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Bought a 4th Sharpe Scottie 9'3" for stalking, its been rebuilt to original spinning rod spec rather than rebuilt as a carp rod... its a cracker And for a bit of ordinary feeder flinging, a Preston Ignition 10' carp feeder rod3 points
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Spring 24 social ????
dalej2014 and 2 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
It's nearly time for our latest social, I'm proper excited now, hopefully we will even catch a carp or two.3 points -
New purchases
dalej2014 and 2 others reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
Biggest I weighed was over 7lb. That's a big shore caught ray! They appear to have moved away this week though, but the crabs are active so they might move back into the area if the weather stays calm. If not, the whiting caught are still fun.3 points -
Thought of the Day pt.2
elmoputney and 2 others reacted to crusian for a topic
Thanks , Highy . A typical , helpful , Highy reply . ๐3 points -
this puts me to shame i haven't been able to get in so long as my gear was all over the place and in such a state that i had no idea of what was where or even if it existed in the shed at all. i have just finished a massive clear out and although still somewhat a mess i now know where everything is and found so much stuff to sell as i have more kit than i need or can use in my life time. i think i went mad when i started on the carp route and just bought everything and anything and have way too much for my needs. a few photos from before during and after, although the after one still looks a mess i know what is there now.3 points
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Thinking anglers cover up I do have one and have used it but I just use a prestige cover2 points
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Specialized Hookbaits
Whitstable Jack and one other reacted to framey for a topic
I bought s1 and s2 when they came out and all the coatings fell off This is why I said they might as well move the thread to sponsors section, all the benefits without paying lol but please letโs leave this place a SH free zone.2 points -
The Green Party
salokcinnodrog and one other reacted to Old_Skool_Carper for a topic
I'm voting Monster Raving Loony Party. They have said they'll close 10 Downing Street and open it as a hairdressers called "Government Cuts". OK...2 points -
Specialized Hookbaits
norwegianblue and one other reacted to Old_Skool_Carper for a topic
agree 100%! i'll tell ya my experience with the s2, a couple of years ago i was really struggling, and came across s2's and the info on that forum, got suckered into the hype and buying 2 pots, the reason i say this is cos i should of known better as i've been a home roller for over 30 yrs! i continued to struggle, it was just a period we all go through (blanking) at 1 time or another, AND it wasn't until another old-skool angler told me ya gotta just go through it, (blanking) ...anyway i was in Morrisons doing some evening shopping and they had "Bacon Grill" on special offer, i thought this was a devastating bait back in the day, what have i got to lose lol next trip 1 rod with "Bacon Grill" AND early morning the rod screamed off, lovey mid-twenty in the net! went back to my home-made caught a few up until winter (stopped using s2's & haven't used 'em since, as i have 100% confidence in my home-made) - posted similar to this and got banned at that forum! i agree for some it works and gives them confidence,great! but why can't you have a balanced discussion?2 points -
I found using a bivvy gets me bitten more than without but I do use skin so soft as well just in case2 points
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The Green Party
Golden Paws and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
@elmoputney please don't make assumptions I don't think you are reading everything properly. What did I say about reform and political parties? Very few constituencies will have an independent candidate choice in any election. You have the choice then to withhold your vote in protest, or vote elsewhere. If you withhold your vote, it will make no difference, either Labour or Conservative will get in. We have a first past the post voting system, the most constituencies they win denotes the winning party for government. They could in theory win with a minority vote! Oh believe me I dislike the rich elite, I hate the tax evasion, from massive corporations like Amazon (who have never paid tax in UK) to tax avoidance by various ministers in the Conservative Party, many of whom who have never done an honest day's work in their lives. In terms of political leanings I am more socialist than Conservative, with a belief that utilities, public transport etc should be nationalised. Treat the incoming humanely? OK, so as homeless I got put in a hostel, or a hotel. We created hostels on former airforce or army bases. We have put them up in hotels. I was glad for the roof over my head not sleeping in the rough on the streets. I didn't set fire to them, I didn't tear my barrack block down. I made the effort to keep clean, I didn't riot because I didn't immediately get a property.2 points -
The Green Party
crusian and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
This is where my point exactly comes to pass. The DWP cannot afford to be giving funds to Albanians, to Romanians, Nigerians, and pick any number of nations who are leaving their own countries because in Britain they can get benefits for doing nothing. Why should we fund and pay for criminal lifestyles? Which is happening! In Ipswich as a Loss Prevention officer, the majority of my cases were Romanian shoplifters, who did it for a living. In London, Nigerians were credit card fraud, Albanian drug dealers and various Eastern Europeans and all getting benefits, more than I live on now as disabled! Britain's political system is broken, it needs reform, but that is reform with no political parties.2 points -
The Green Party
crusian and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
I'm not offended, but I'm offended by our leaders. George Bush and Tony Blair wanted to be remembered as great leaders, instead they created ISIS, and a series of failed states. Iraq and Iran have gone to hell in a handbasket, Syria, Afghanistan, all from going back into Iraq. Thing is we can call fascism for being on the right, but equally we have our Karen's and woke brigade calling fascism just for disagreeing. At some point we do need to stop incoming boats, that is not fascism. Not all of these refugees are refugees, some are economic migrants. This may be worth a read, long winded I know: I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed. What a beauty of a bird feeder it was, as I filled it lovingly with seed. Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the continuous flow of free and easily accessible food. But then the birds started building nests in the boards of the patio, above the table, and next to the barbecue. Then came the stinky winky. It was everywhere: on the patio tile, the chairs, the table ... everywhere! Then some of the birds turned mean. They would dive bomb me and try to peck me even though I had fed them out of my own pocket. And others birds were boisterous and loud. They sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at all hours of the day and night and demanded that I fill it when it got low on food. After a while, I couldn't even sit on my own back porch anymore. So I took down the bird feeder and in three days the birds were gone. I cleaned up their mess and took down the many nests they had built all over the patio. Soon, the back yard was like it used to be ..... quiet, serene.... and no one demanding their rights to a free meal. Now let's see...... Our government gives out free food, subsidized housing, free medical care and free education, and allows anyone born here to be an automatic citizen. Then the illegals came by the tens of thousands. Suddenly our taxes went up to pay for free services; small apartments are housing 5 families; you have to wait 6 hours to be seen by an a&e doctor; Your child's class is behind other schools because over half the class doesn't speak English. Corn Flakes now come in a bilingual box; I have to 'press one ' to hear my bank talk to me in English, and people waving flags other than โoursโ are squawking and screaming in the streets, demanding more rights and free liberties. Just my opinion, but maybe it's time for the government to take down the bird feeder. ๐คท๐คท I'm going back to them. I do as little supermarket shopping as I can, I buy my meat and veg from local stores, loose.2 points -
The Green Party
commonly and one other reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Not sure I would trust them long term but they certainly have bigger fish to fry in the short term. I think we are facing much bigger issues than banning fishing though at present, labour and tories both complicit in a genocide a vote for either is a vote for evil. The right wing chancers reform are just a bunch of lying racist fascists, quite frankly if you have a decent independent in your area vote for them or nothing will change2 points -
March 2024 catch reports
jh92 and one other reacted to elmoputney for a topic
No more for me, I got a small gap in the rain and made for home, My one has done that repeatedly and cost me loads of spombs, there is a simple fix, don't buy shimano ๐ Or you could try this, I have to manually close the bale arm now but it beats losing spombs all the time.2 points -
Certainly that mate. And your cracking fish! Do it again soon.2 points
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Trying to plan a visit to bluebells later this month, it's my burfday on paddies day if you ask me but I went over the clock so the 18th it is and that's why I didn't get the ultra cool Patrick name. I'd be like the king of the travelers with that pedigree. Anyhow, deffo getting out and two days on Mallard could be just right for a old fella like me out the wagon no barrow needed. on a side venue note, Ecton lakes have moved their runs water, Greab onto a day ticket water, bit pricey but we'll worth it.2 points
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To be honest, I just made sure there was no gaps anywhere, and also its a double lined storage unit. This is the exact 1 and we're I got it from. https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Sheds-Patio/Outdoor-Storage/Garden-Storage/Keter-Cortina-Mega-Store-6ft-3-x-3ft-7-19-x-11m-Horizontal-2020-Litre-Storage-Shed/p/411994 Also have this 1 too...2 points
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Hi Guys, It is me "highy", all the gear went, but kept my lads back.... Rod bag with 1 Carp Rod setup + 1 Float rod setup, Bag with little bait n Terminal, Chair, Beanie Mat (need a coarse net) His float rod is actually a spinning rod, so a new 6ft float rod and reelmis on way and I'm gonna start a little spinning setup, lures n spinners.2 points
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New purchases
jh92 reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Just brought a bag of haiths robin red, betaine powder, vitamin powder, belachan powder, full fat GLM powder and krill powder to knock up my cork ball pop ups. now just need to buy the cork balls! ๐1 point -
Carp forum
Whitstable Jack reacted to yonny for a topic
Karlos posted on FB that CF is undergoing a server rebuild. It's expected to be down for a couple of days. Nowt to worry about as far as I'm aware.1 point -
Advice please!
jh92 reacted to Higham1987 for a topic
Full Savage Gear setup....Rod, Reel (loaded with Braid) Net, Back Pack, Lures, Traces, Forceps, Matt....all good for the Preadtor fish. What is a good place to start??? Canals walking down in the margins, bushes, bridges ??? Got lures & Drop shot kits...1 point -
From what i understand, Carp will pick up most food items, out of curiosity as much as anything else. It's getting said food item in the right spot that matters, more than what it is. I have heard a few Polish guys using potato and uncooked pasta. I've not tried that myself, peperami is as adventurous as I've gone1 point
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Mate still reading the tread but I couldn't agree more, personally I find the pettiness funny and will wide people up. It's a hobby for me if I ever felt serious about angling I wouldn't do it, when you are not in tune with the Korda/Nash mindset you will be looked upon as a new comer to angling that is a danger to the stock, I had to buy some green fishing brand clothing on one water just to look the part, I would of thought working my way through the stars of the lake and putting them back unharmed with minimal tackle and a very casual approach would be fine.1 point