Pete Springate's Guns
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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 fishingšNot been down for a while. Might re-join next year if my Dinton ticket doesnāt come upšFancy a go on Meadow nextš
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Iām binning my subscription after the Christmas giveaway. Like Yonny, Iām no fan of the new format. Iām 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, Iāll probably give his new venture a whirlš
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Food & Cooking gear bag
Pete Springate's Guns replied to Pete Springate's Guns's topic in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment
Cheers fellas, Iāve ordered the NGT. Might treat myself to a proper cool box for next summerš -
As per the title. Iām 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.š
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I fished through the winter on Bundyās 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.
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This is the stuff-draws the moisture out of the baits, leaves them rock hard over a period of timeš
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I tend to let a chod rig ādrill inā. I only ever use them over weed or casting to showing fish in an area Iām not familiar with. Not much point in clipping-up; I wonāt be āspotā fishing and secondly they are pretty much tangle proof.
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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!
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Tempest options
Pete Springate's Guns replied to Pete Springate's Guns's topic in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment
Wondering, if the door and sides are rolled up, can the front be left on when packed away?š¤ -
Tempest options
Pete Springate's Guns replied to Pete Springate's Guns's topic in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment
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 meš -
Tempest options
Pete Springate's Guns replied to Pete Springate's Guns's topic in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment
Deffo need a front for year round use! -
Iām considering a Tempest shelter but Iām 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 donāt want to spend a fortune and Iām no tackle tart! Any members shed some light on this and recommend an appropriate model/version. Taš
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4-4.5oz for most purposes on lead clips. If Iām chodding Iāll drop right down to 1oz if its castable.
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I opted for the Gardner lead-clip which fit perfectly. Finished off with a Fox naked tail rubber, the result is very neat and streamlinedš
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Wouldnāt worry about 4 or 5 mate, Iāve taken 20+ on occasionš¤Ŗ
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If its not bang on, recast till it is.
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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!
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Agreed. But surely too much flex must impact the security of the hookhold? i.e. a hook āopensā momentarily due to a powerful, lunging fish and the hook slips/pulls?
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Thatās 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. Wouldnāt be happy to risk a āflexiā hook in demanding conditions/big fish.
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how big are ya balls ?
Pete Springate's Guns replied to sir axeman's topic in UK Bait and Bait Making
My āstandardā approach that Iāve 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.
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If its a simple leadfree leader that you are splicing yourself, Iād still use the Korda Hybrid leadclipš
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As per the title. Iām looking for recommendations on a suitable leadclip that will fit and work effectively with a Gemini flouro leader incorporating a Size 8 quick change swivel. š
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In the interests of lightning the load, Iāve done away with a separate marker rod completely and only use a dedicated Spod rod if I need to put a large Spomb 100yds+. My regular rod/line combo of Harrison TE specials and 40lb PowerPro allows me to mark up, bait and fish more efficiently.
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Standard bottom baits?
Pete Springate's Guns replied to elmoputney's topic in UK Bait and Bait Making
Pop ups for the vast majority of my fishing (currently its all Iām using). Occasionally, Iāll use a wafter or balanced bottom bait/snowman. Canāt remember the last time I used a straight boilie bottom bait.
