Pete Springate's Guns

No fishing for me I’m afraid-I think Dinton and St Ives might be pushing the ‘stay local’ advise since I’m in Cheshire. And its a blooming long way for a day trip🙄

Had loads on Brazils over the years fished as singles and over bait. They’re just another hookbait (albeit an exceptional one) any rig that presents appropriately will do. I’ve never added to their buoyancy or counterbalanced them. Occasionally, I’ll tip with corn but not necessary. Just shave and trim to desired shape and size😎

Might well be fashionable amongst some but its certainly not new. I remember fishing tips up with mega tight lines in the mid-late 80’s. The idea was to put the heavy fixed lead under maximum tension in order to improve the hooking efficiency. Worked too, the takes were amazing though occasionally all you got was a nod on the rod tip. Then we got obsessed with hiding the line with back leads and subsequently slack lines.....things do tend to go full circle.

Enjoyed it mate. Started on Lagoon, had a few but it was far too busy. Upgraded to the full ticket and spent my summer holidays on Shallow-top draw fishing👍Not been down for a while. Might re-join next year if my Dinton ticket doesn’t come up🙏Fancy a go on Meadow next👀

I’m binning my subscription after the Christmas giveaway. Like Yonny, I’m no fan of the new format. I’m not keen on helping to promote Shelley either. I see Pecky and Joe Morgan are moving into this market soon. Bumped into Joe a couple of times at St Ives over the summer. He comes across as a genuinely nice guy, I’ll probably give his new venture a whirl👍

Cheers fellas, I’ve ordered the NGT. Might treat myself to a proper cool box for next summer👍

As per the title. I’m looking for a cool bag which will accommodate food for 2/3 nights plus utensils, gas bottle and burner etc. Loads on the market so looking for reviews/recommendations.👍

I fished through the winter on Bundy’s pit around 10 years ago which has depths to 60ft. I caught fish down to 45ft and saw 1 caught from 55ft. Though I believe adjustable zigs are now successful.

This is the stuff-draws the moisture out of the baits, leaves them rock hard over a period of time👍

I tend to let a chod rig ‘drill in’. I only ever use them over weed or casting to showing fish in an area I’m not familiar with. Not much point in clipping-up; I won’t be ‘spot’ fishing and secondly they are pretty much tangle proof.

Agreed. Pre-baiting is a massive edge; particularly to those living locally. But holding down a full-time job, a family and a round trip of 280 miles means its not a tactic I can realistically apply!

Wondering, if the door and sides are rolled up, can the front be left on when packed away?🤔

Picked up a V2 Brolly with the front, quick sticks, groundsheet & pegs this afternoon-second hand but all in great nick. Looks just the job for me👍

Deffo need a front for year round use!

I’m considering a Tempest shelter but I’m a little overwhelmed with the options! There seem to be several versions of brolly and bivvy variations with infills, skull caps etc. I want something flexible enough for all year use and quick enough for a mobile approach. Second hand is fine-I don’t want to spend a fortune and I’m no tackle tart! Any members shed some light on this and recommend an appropriate model/version. Ta👍

4-4.5oz for most purposes on lead clips. If I’m chodding I’ll drop right down to 1oz if its castable.

I opted for the Gardner lead-clip which fit perfectly. Finished off with a Fox naked tail rubber, the result is very neat and streamlined👍

Wouldn’t worry about 4 or 5 mate, I’ve taken 20+ on occasion🤪

If its not bang on, recast till it is.

For fishing in soft silt I still use a lead clip but use an uncoated, soft braided hooklink. I almost always attach a pva bag of crushed boilie-adds attraction, prevents tangles and slows down hookbait decent into the silt. Never pull back!

Agreed. But surely too much flex must impact the security of the hookhold? i.e. a hook ‘opens’ momentarily due to a powerful, lunging fish and the hook slips/pulls?

That’s interesting. I do like the look of the Trigs. The shape and shank look great for wafters/balanced bottom baits but I do have my reservations about their strength-they appear quite light gauge for size/gape. Not actually used them yet-been using pop ups on hinges with my favourite Conti size 4s. Wouldn’t be happy to risk a ‘flexi’ hook in demanding conditions/big fish.

My ‘standard’ approach that I’ve used for a good few years consists of 2 sizes of boilie (14/18, 16/20), chopped boilie, mixed size pellets (2-6mm), hemp, corn and chopped Tigers. Basically, lots of variety!

Yes, easy to do and effective.

If its a simple leadfree leader that you are splicing yourself, I’d still use the Korda Hybrid leadclip👍