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Just got a copy off a kind forum member! 50 pages in and i know its going to be a great read!

A truly inspirational book that gives an insight into fishing for some of the most sought after UK carp from some of the country's most difficult waters. The narrative reads well (there are a few grammatical errors but on the whole is quite well written) and considering the book was written long-hand using pen and paper is testament to Terry's patience and attention to detail. One or two of the guest chapters do leave a lot to be desired however, with one in particular that perhaps should not have made the final print (at least without a total re-write) as it reads terribly. Rather like an abbreviated list of angling actions. Thankfully this chapter is quite short! The book covers Terry's exploits from his early Yateley days, Wraysbury and a new British record, the "secret" mere, right up until his capture of "two tone" from Conningbrook at over fifty pounds. Some of the Yateley chapters I found fascinating with detailed descriptions of both the historic waters and the equally historic carp that reside within (or at least used to - even rare, historic carp do not live forever!). The chapters describing the fishing on the Mere (aka: Secret mere, Black mere, Colne mere) are excellent and really compelling reading. The lengths that Terry and Co. went to in order to catch the carp from this awesome venue are quite astounding culminating in Terry's capture of the "black mirror" a rarely caught, beautiful English carp of monstrous proportions. On the whole, a good carp book and interesting read. Recommended for any "dyed in the wool" carp angler.

Very, very impressed with both home made versions, NealJT and Cyborx. Proper anglers you two! I use the Gardner suspender and it is very effective. A better presentation I would suggest than a controller float, but I'm sure lots favour the latter, as I see more of them on the lakes I fish in the summer months.

note the missuse of Korda shok beads top and bottom the blue 25lb mainline and cammo braid is just for illustration, normally i would use 6lb mono hooklink and 12lb mono main. also the two tone pineapple popup just cos its pretty i decided to paint the base dark blue because i found the carp were bashing the float thinking it was edible.

Pb products jelly wire for me