TheKingTench
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Tons of good advice on here!
I started carping in January, despite general coarse and fly fishing for 10 years. This forum has been of great help to me.
Lots to learn, but so many great members on here to guide you! I'd keep it simple to start with, and use a running rig and semi-slack lines where you can.
Use braid, or coated braid, for your hook links. I started of using mono, but braid is far superior.
A decent book on carping will also be invaluable!
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23 hours ago, B.C. said:
Hi King Tench, been rereading this thread and there are so many conflicting views that your head must be spinning. Trouble is, there are so many shelters on offer these days and each person has their own preference and budget.....
I had similar problems last season looking for an appropriate shelter to suit my own needs...
From what I can gather, you are looking for a day shelter, than can provide adequate cover for the odd overnighter....
Well it's a no brainer to me..... A Brolly System with infill panel is perfect....
On days, you only need the brolly..no groundsheet or infill panel, so you are not carrying needless weight around. If you plan an overnighter, then take the infill panel and zip it on.....
This will narrow your search down to just brolly systems, which you can then narrow down further to budget.......
I'd be looking for a brolly system, with a rear vent for those really hot days and muggy nights.......
Also, a mozzy mesh option on any openings on the infill panel makes life easier in mozzy season.
Up to you how much you spend, but unless you are a bivvy rat and doing 4 or 5 nights a week, you don't need to go overboard, beware the marketing hype of some products. Plenty of decent shelters under £200.
Some of the more expensive ones are sold on how light they are and as such are made from very thin material, which can leave you baking with no real shade in the warmer months.
I'm think it is going to have to be the TF Gear Hardcore brolly system. Has a rear vent and plenty of inside room.
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Fox warrior S rods. I have the 2.75's; though I still feel that is a bit heavy for the type of fishing I do.
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Stanton lakes is meant to be good, but is closed due to fish health concerns.
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3 hours ago, cyborx said:
you will miss out on some classic captures chap, aside from your waters bite time stalking basking fish and freelining bread flake or mixer can and has paid dividends for most anglers in the past.
Place I fish does not allow stalking, or free lining any floating baits. Have to stick to your peg.
I'm stuck in Leicestershire, and there is not a good choice of places to fish,
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I think I'm sold on the hardcore brolly system.
In the summer time, I don't think I will even bother fishing for carp during the daylight hours.
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I'm tempted by the Fox Royale in the new camp pattern. Looks pretty smart. That, or the force 8 bivvy.
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13 minutes ago, cloud9 said:
Think you need to take a step back and think about just how your going to use it , if you're going to be using for mainly days then your going to be sitting up in a decent chair and going to need some head room, sitting on a bed chair is not that comfortable . Think that a brolly type would be to low for you to sit under , the ribs inside even with the smaller bosses still take up a fair bit of headroom, where most of the bivvie systems have the frame work on the outside..
Will mostly be using the shelter for 10-12 hours sessions, and the odd overnighter if I can. Don't take a bedchair, but a normal folding TF Gear chair.
Looks like I may as well just bite the bullet and buy a bivvy. Obviosuly I plan on doing some 72 hour sessions next year.
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Now I can't decide. Getting too many conflicting opinions.
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Will also need to get a barrow; as I will have far too much gear to lug by hand.
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10 minutes ago, cyborx said:
i have a TFG force 8 bivvy in my shed that i used for years, they pop up and down in a matter of seconds, built in ground sheet too.
if you need to stay mobile you can pull 4 pegs and hit the catch and be moving in less than two mins.
10 minutes ago, cyborx said:i have a TFG force 8 bivvy in my shed that i used for years, they pop up and down in a matter of seconds, built in ground sheet too.
if you need to stay mobile you can pull 4 pegs and hit the catch and be moving in less than two mins.
I think it is an excellent looking Bivvy.
REALLY THAT QUICK TO SET UP AND TAKE DOWN?
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10 minutes ago, Dannygooner said:
It's cause they are measured along the curvature I believe. Not a straight across diameter. And I have to agree,they are useless in wind
It's not big enough to cover all my gear. Is great for float/silver fishing down the canal, but not for dedicated carping.
I am tempted by a brolly system, especially the Hardcore version by TF gear. Problem is, I don't want to buy one, and then want a bivvy later down the road. Would rather just have 1 shelter, whether it is for a day session, or a bit longer. 24 hours would be the max I could fish at the moment.
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52 minutes ago, Dannygooner said:
lol i hear ya. For day sessions wouldn't a normal umbrella suffice? That's what i use, big 90inch one.
I have a tilting one. Not sure of the size, but I find it does not really give that much shelter. It says it is 88 inches, though it doesn't seem that way.
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2 minutes ago, Dannygooner said:
If it's just day sessions the esp lo pro sounds ideal. Light and easy, no need for the barrow, that'll fit in a holdal or quiver
I'm 6'2. Not sure I'd want to sit in that.
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Just can't settle on a model. Want something for long day sessions, and perhaps an overnighter.
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Would buy it from Angling Direct
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Liking the look of the Supa Brolly system by fox, though the Chub S plus also takes my fancy.
Need something that I can do at least 1 over nigher in, but will mostly be used for day sessions.
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Think I'm settled on the Fox Royale. Will need a barrow, too.
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2 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:
The Royale is not a bad piece of kit, as has been said the Pop up personally I think is a bit lightweight for any length session, although I do like how small it packs up.
My reason for a brolly on day sessions is if I see fish move somewhere else, or fancy a move, its easy to fold down, sling in the rod sling and move. I do also use my brolly for roach and pike fishing, so I do move around a bit. I found a full shelter means I don't necessarily want the aggro of moving, which may cost me fish.
I understand it would be a right pain to move if you spotted fish elsewhere.
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I do have a brolly, so a pop up day shelter might just be a false economy. I think a 1 man bivvy would do the trick, but I dont want something that would take an age to set up.
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I was thinking of the Fox Royale, or pop up camo day shelter.
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Looking to get my first bivvy, so looking for recommendations. Cant do night sessions at the moment due to work; though would like it for 360 degree shelter and privacy. Would also like to be able to lie down instead of just sitting all day!
Any recommendations?
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£30 a pop does seem quite expensive, but should last a lifetime.
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34 minutes ago, B.C. said:
Depends how much you want to spend buddy. And what sort of fishing you are doing. As Smufter says, they all do pretty much the same. You might want to consider something with an "arm" option, which helps to stop false bleeps in the wind, or something with a clip that actually grips the line and doesn't just hang on it, if bites are finicky..... If it's an actuall "upgrade" and not just a change. Then , personally I'd push the boat out and spend a bit on something that will never need to be upgraded again.
If I were to upgrade and was looking for something to cover all situations, then the Solar Titanium would be my choice. Not the cheapest, but shouldn't need replacing, ever...... These are on my hit list for later in the year.
Been using Matrix Dinky Hot Heads forever, but they don't sit still in high winds, hence me looking for something like the above.....
Nick uses them and rates them highly, which is good enough for me as a recommendation.
They do look the business. Always looking to spend my spare cash on carping gear!
Hello there.. New to carping
in New to Carp.com, New to Carp Fishing
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I second this. All of my fish this year have been on running rigs with either maggots, or pellets. Location is absolutely everything. Your background in piking will also help you. I know my background in general coarse fishing has helped me out a long the way.