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Just doing some research before committing to a ticket next season. Any current or past members on here? Wondering how busy it gets and how necessary a boat is? Appreciate any replies or PM's.

you want a photo of the spots on black swan? you'll want me to cast to them for you next lol

I had the same requirement as you. Smaller reels for a 9 ft rod. I went for these https://www.decathlon.co.uk/avocet-bronze-freespool-6000-id_8361049.html. I am very happy with them

I have the wychwood tactical (compact) and its light as anything and comfy. I seem to sleep better in it than my actual bed at home. Think the larger versions are still very light.

The chair that I got....... https://www.chapmansangling.co.uk/nash-hgun-arm-chair~17218.html?&housecode=Na4988 If you scroll down the page you will see the free bag....you have to click to add it. As for the reels the bp4 that I have is the Matt black version (I believe it's the newest version) it's smooth and feels good it was my first time using a "big pig" type reel and it converted me! To the point I replaced the shimano baitrunners (dl10000rb's) that I had not even used for a season! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Up until recently I had used their predecessors (Regal Z) and am now on the slightly "better" Daiwa Emcast models (very similar reel, just a few more bearings). I have never had a problem with any Daiwa reel, and in fact passed the Regals on to my daughters boyfriend who is just starting out and he is absolutely delighted with them. They must be at least 4 or 5 years old and still look and feel like new, and perform as smoothly as the day I bought them having received no maintenance whatsoever. I have owned Shimano reels in the past, but I just prefer the way that the baitrunner switch works on Daiwa reels (flick up for off rather than down). When I lift into a run, I prefer to manually flick the switch off rather than start reeling in to switch it off, and the upward flick just seems more "natural" and easier to do than having to flick the switch towards me. I hope that makes sense? A lot of what I say doesn't but I do know what I meant in this particular instance lol! Buy with confidence

Regarding reels, if you are on a budget you could do a lot worse than have a look at the Daiwa Black Widow range. Most people will suggest Shimano, and there is nothing wrong with that, but Daiwa reels are quality, and "generally" better value for money. £39.99 each from this seller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Daiwa-Black-Widow-4500-BR-Bite-n-Run-Carp-Fishing-Reel-BWBR4500A-/361869482752?hash=item54411a1b00:g:XhYAAOxyzi9Sg5Nf Personally I don't think you'd do better for a good all round reel at a sensible price.

So wouldn't David also be better off with a 3 wheeler ? . Surely it would be less tiring to just push , rather than lift and push ? .

Hi jh92 What about a JRC Stealth X - Lite Chair ? .

I've just had a very nice deal on a chair that comes with a complimentary carry bag....what's your budget on the chair? As for reels I have a Nash h-gun sawn off thingy 6' that is coupled with a Nash bp4 (nice smooth reel) I also have two 10' scopes that I was going to put bp10s on but feeling a but got a good deal on some shimano ultegra 14000 xtd's so got them and put the 10000 reducers on... the Nash bp6 is Matt black could be a nice option for you. Rambling over [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

that's what ive got yonny and its awesome. I charge my phone and tablet everyday on a 72 hour session and its still got juice to spare ive never used the ridge monkey charger but for the £140 price tag id want it waking me up with a piping hot brew n a fryup

Apart from that it's the same one Sorry, I've used all of my coats up I'll go back to being quiet

Without looking , im sure thats the same net as mine , had it for years now , and unlike Nick i didnt replace the net just sowed the holes up with Braid.