Golden Paws

Finally got a power barrow after over a years wait between BCUK and eventually Carp Porter.
First impression it's the nuts (CarpPorter Fat Boy Mk2), looking forward to putting it through its' paces from next weekend onwards 👍

Just ordered this for Jack, hopefully keep him comfortable at night when it's freezing cold in the bivvy.

Been working away decorating a barn conversion, staying on the job for six days then home for the Sunday. I had a modern static caravan for digs it had all the mod cons but no tv which after 3 days I didn’t miss the Gogglebox at all, I had a radio and kindle. 👍 Just my own company and the wildlife which there was a lot of, the barn was set in 6 acres and two of them was wooded. 
Took me a couple of days to get used to the hustle and bustle of being back in the city, never realised how noisy and dirty it was. 🤔

Just sent my Torrix TE's to be re-built by the Tackle Box, not decided which handles to go with yet but think they'll come back looking stunning when finished ❤️

I try to have a declutter every year, it's amazing the amount of stuff we take that we don't really use. If I use the barrow I really try and minimise. Can be more carefree if I can park at the swim but the less I have to take the better. 

It's got to that point again where its starting to take me two barrow trips to get all my gear to the swim, to many "just in case" items that never get used 🤣 I've managed to thin my gear out a bit hopefully only one trip next time lol.
Also took a laptop with me for the last 10 sessions or so to watch films on but haven't once took it out the holdall 🤷‍♂️🤣
Back to the bare essentials for me 👌

Embarrassed confession time buddy… 
 
 
it was on mute… 🫣

Been a long 24hrs. Both my daughter-in-laws in hospital giving birth.
1 granddaughter not long born. Praying they're not both born on same day.
They live 200 miles apart but still managed to go into labour on same day

not about vintage tackle.
However...for those of us who started 40+ years ago will remember this famous shot when it was published in KM's Book, reading Pete's story & seeing that photo made me MEGA KEEN!
Sir Pete Springate's Yeoveney Brace caught in October 1978 - 38lb 8oz and 36lb 8oz

 
 

Had this belter this morning 👍

27lb 14oz, first carp from a new complex👍 

Too excruciating for words! 

Too excruciating for words! 

Half a slice wrapped around the hook used to work on Bromeswell. 
The Nash Bolt Machine controller used to be the best controller for that. In fact I do like those floats.
 
Please can somebody bring round paracetamol and ibuprofen, I have developed a headache for recommending a Nash Tackle item...😲😆😱

Pb tench for me at 6lb 6oz 👌

More good advice.

More good advice.

Phwoooar it's a thing of beauty 😍

These are great, got mine in Dec, love it 👍

After a few hand me down kitchen blenders and most of them burning out, I took the plunge and got a dedicated manual version! Just the job, a nice combination of part baits and fine crumb that should the carp grubbing around for quite a while.

Had this 5lb 4oz Chub back in November from the Nene,  lure caught on the ned rig 👍

Pretty sure i could get a 6+ here with a bit of luck 🤞

Ridgemonkey choppas are also the best way to make lots of chops with minimal effort. 

https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/ridgemonkey-advanced-boilie-crusher-full-kit?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtNK8BhBBEiwA8wVt9z8O4N-y42mxVRRF4fqP2EaZj1Bn2XqRXRlaIBJ9tDWANusYyJ43vBoCo8EQAvD_BwE
RRP is £57 and got if for £40.
You can get a particle plate for it but haven't bothered with that. (Yet!)

After a few hand me down kitchen blenders and most of them burning out, I took the plunge and got a dedicated manual version! Just the job, a nice combination of part baits and fine crumb that should the carp grubbing around for quite a while.