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20lb 4oz lovely colours again though I seem constantly amazed how big twenties are still, I did think it was a mid 20 at least till I weighed it, if I ever catch a 30 I will think its a shark, hope one slips up soon 😁 3 20s in 3 overnighters I can take that though happy days

I made one out of an old water bottle 😂 Had a 15lb mirror in the night just did literally one mat shot and I had an occurance on my middle rod so I quickly put it back and struck into nothing,feel a bit bad this morning that I couldn't be bothered to photo it properly,although it had managed managed to take 2 rods off the dancefloor I managed to get one back on last night, 1but a quiet night after that, redone them all this morning and had a couple of savage liners, so there is hope still Just when I wrote that last bit the rod ripped off and there is now a chunky mirror in the net 😁

Sounds like you've got them rocking with 3 fish last night. I wouldn't be slowing it down. If you can't fish then fair enough but try and keep the bait going in. It's only going to get better at this time of year.

Type specialist hookbaits in google and I think you’ll find which ones he’s talking about.

Sounds like you need to get a handle on the woman, drop a few hints that you and a few work mates are thinking of doing a lads weekend in Amsterdam next year, she will have no problems with you spending up your spare time on fishing. I take it most of you guy's ladies don't read the carp forum either? Great stuff on the catch, it's an eye opener on the regular baiting approach, i daren't try, if i was to turn up and the swim wasn't free i can't be sure of my reaction, could be one of those bad decision in an instant moments. plus it's a 100 mile round trip not what i call local, have been dropping hints of a move to Wellingborough on a home exchange but she is having none of it.

Good stuff elmo, your hard work and effort is really paying off.

I bought loads in different sizes and colours from a so called specialist hookbait company, to say I'm dissatisfied with all of them is an understatement. Falling over after several hours in a few inches of water is NOT the one. I'm pretty gobsmacked I've not slated the company but I'm past shouting about stuff nowadays. In hindsight I should have purchased 1 pot and tested, not trusted the blurb and bought lots - noddy! I guess I've got wafters for days/decades 🤣