Dave Hedgehog

Eelvis...

I could listen to that man talk about fishing all day long. His enthusiasm is infectious. Not a bad taste in music either!

Has he gone?...

If I did it would be wireless..

Yep that’s pretty much me in a nutshell. Not a delkim fan personally love my atts. And I do strongly believe that the sun actually does shine out of Adam Pennings [censored]. Strongly recommend his book. oh and I’m a central heating fitter so yes I rate that too. 😁

Pays hundreds on stainless bank sticks but won’t buy dongle...🤣

I actually think I’ve got a full fox wired set up in the garage too. I’ll have a look over the weekend.

Lucky lucky man. Hope he made the teas all day!

What’s your tactic going to be? Big tin of green giant?

What sort of match? Carp only? 1 rod rule?

Also depends on the type of water you’re fishing. For me pva mesh of 3 whole and 1 halved boilie. That’s it. Most places see kilo after kilo of bait. Less is more.

He’s still alive to tell the story. You didn’t do much wrong! We’ll forgive you for not doing a catch report on this occasion..😀

Firstly well done. You stepped up and believe me not everybody would. I hope your mate makes a speedy and full recovery. Hopefully it’ll be one of those story’s you both can joke about in years to come. what I would say is look after yourself. Things like this can have a huge effect on you. You’ll be in a form of shock even if you feel fine. Once again we’ll done you. Respect due.

Was more concerned about the size of it. Didn’t want something big enough to hold a 100lb catfish. Difficult to judge the size of it really. I might order one and take a chance.

Hello all, I know the titles a real mouthful for what is a glorified unhooking mat but has anyone got one of these? I’m looking at getting one and was after a true review. Cheers.

Just watched an episode of Carp Crew. Loved this program when it first came out. The wonderful Kev Green and Yan Porter. Both taken far too soon. And also good to see a young Adam Penning make an appearance. No drum and bass music in the background, no 3 minute video of the car journey to the lake. Sometimes the old ones really are the best.

Perfectly carpy weather and I’m sat on the sofa in my pyjamas drinking a cup of tea. Where has my enthusiasm gone just lately?! Must get out there and make the most of this mild wet weather. Anyone else struggling for motivation so far this year? Only done 2 trips in 2019 and it’s already February.

I’ve had the sonik xtr3 rods and managed to snap 2 on the spigot in the space of 18 months. Did replace the first one but lost confidence after that. Strangely they’re the only rods I’ve snapped in 25 years and both snapped at the spigot. Now using free spirit ctx and love them. Anyone looking for a 3lb tc cork handled sonik I’ve got a spare!😂

Fair point. I don’t really have a no list. Always fished club waters. Have fished at Chichester on ivy and quite enjoyed that but believe that’s now a syndicate water? And I think there’s restrictions on how far you live from the water which would rule me out.

Evening all, hope everyone’s start to the year has been a good one. Im in search of a new venue, syndicate ticket in Hampshire. I’m in the Portsmouth area and due to only fishing a work night a week I’m not looking at travelling over an hour tops really. Something challenging, scenic, full of features, low ish stock. I know, I want the moon on a stick but if you don’t ask you don’t get. Happy to get my name on a list and wait it out. Any ideas welcomed. Pm if preferred. thanks in advance.

Highy let’s get it booked!🤣 2030 for me

I loved doing a weekend trip. Take my time, relax, power nap during the day. Then children came along. Weekends are now a never ending stream of sports clubs, swimming and entertaining. I wouldn’t change it for the world! But I had to alter my fishing to suit. I do a mid week over night and maybe 1 or 2 36 hour trips. Keeps the kids happy, the wife enjoys the peace on a Wednesday and because I put more thought and care into that short session my catch rates have improved. when the kids are older and less dependent on me I’d love a trip to France. A week of fishing must be blooming lovely!

Always nice to get that first trip in. Are you doing the day or a longer session? Im planning to be out next Wednesday. Cancelled this weeks trip and itching to get out. Weathers feeling good for it.

Happy new year everybody. I hope it’s a happy, healthy and lucky year for you all.

Keep us posted. Hoping to be back out on Wednesday.