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his winter fishing pj's (fleece) 😊

Hi all I'm a new member based in Essex I've been carp fishing on and of for 30+ years Fished some really good waters over the years Bayeswater Syndicate Darenth big lake and Lately the North Met Pit in the Lee Valley

Great water a really good winter venue Some stunning carp un there Can be a bit dodgy over the meads like alot of venues in the valley

Welcome to carp.com. I fished Nazeing Meads for years, some very good fishing, but you did need to be very aware...

Hello Woodcutter . I'm thinking that some of your original gear , and that of Whataclonker , and Jules007 might well be collectors items now ? . As Nick said his water doesn't fish well after October so maybe when you do get back on the bank you may be just getting back into the swing of things rather than actually catching much ? . Tight lines .😃

He really doesn't look too happy with you Kev 😂

Well it will be cool to see the photos of your Target when you catch it , Kev , but I'm more excited to see the Doggie Waterproofs and Fleece 😁 .

Welcome back, and welcome to carp.com. My carp fishing break is only 2months, and that is because my syndicate doesn't fish well from October, so I switch to pike and sea fishing

I remember that weekend, I went all over the Northwest and I ended up just not going for a few weeks after, EVERY lake was rammed and all the Argos Angmers were out in numbers 🤣🤣

Welcome back I am on a 3-4 year carp break so far lol Last Time I went was when they opened after lockdown then when the angling trust said oh look what we have done to get everyone back out, I didn’t go again. the fish haven’t changed but the amount of stinky winky you can buy to catch one has lol use what you had last time out with the same set up and you will still catch one.

Tues - Fri last week, arrived at dawn and lapped but saw nothing, only one angler on. I settled on the usual swim, so many rafts of surface weed everywhere that in truth theres not many swims you can viably fish at the mo, needs some big winds on there. The spot was still clear but the line lay needed attention so 2 hours of dragging weed beds in with the spod rod which eventually snapped the swivel off the lead, emabled me to get 2 rods out nicely. 3k of chops, wholes and crumb, hemp, maize and tigers went out and I was fishing. I left the 3rd ready hoping for a show on the marginal plateau but ended up leading about and found a clearing at the end of the marginal plateau in about 6ft 40 yards out. Baited that with about 6 spombs, was happy with everything, thought I was fishing well but nothing for 2 nights, none seen or heard. Now despite forgetting the barrow handles and having to make do with the legs for short arms and 3 trips to the swim that I said to my mate I wouldn't be moving, but you know me with 1 night remaining had to at least try to find them to know whats going on. I moved to the oposite end with a good view over the section but after finding no spots whatsoever I thought I might have messed up. Something splashed though to the right of the swim so I waded for line angle to make the cast and the first one banged down with a smooth glide after for maybe 3 feet. After a few more checks I was happy, diary done I got 2 rods on it and 6 spombs. I gave up on the 3rd rod as pointless cramming in another. Despite the graft no joy come dawn and I was back home for midday, none seen or heard, couldnt say the splash was a carp but it lead to me finding a good spot where there are very few so small win, the spot diary is filling up for sure. I heard my target did come out in May so thats after I seen it from up the tree. With me catching the first fish in March and one of his mates to boot I cant help but feel excited for spring next year - hopefully fish through winter if access allows. Got the dog waterproofs and fleece onesie lol so he's ready.