KINDFISHER

Hi all, just started to use Nashbait Wormcell liquid. In my opinion the smell is absolutely vile, but I am using it none the less. However, I am now wondering if my bottle is the actual smell as intended, or has it gone off ??? Does anyone else have experience with this liquid, and could they please shed a view on the pungent whiff of this lovely stuff. Thanks Kindfisher

Hi all, Just checking, but I bought a tub of CC Moore Betaine Powder online and when I received it the pot was half empty. Just wondered if this was how they are all sold, as to be honest I thought it was a bit of a swizz. Why sell the product in a tub that's twice the size of the product that it contains ??? Thanks all KINDFISHER

what test curve are they, and are they through action ???

By the looks of it, I think I'm going to have to go second hand. I assume ebay is probably the best bet ...

Hi all, I am looking to buy some new rods. I would like them to be through action, as I don't fish at any great distance. I would like them to be either 10ft or 12ft with a test curve of between 2lb and 3lb. I'm also on a bit of a budget, so nothing at the top end will be within my reach (I mean £800 for one of the latest Daiwa rods is a tad over the top). All recommendations welcome, and some information about the rod if you have such knowledge. Thanks in advance

Personally, I've never used a lead clip or dropped a lead either, but it has been suggested as a solution to the problem. I didn't know that it was illegal, and I'm now wondering why the myriad of companies that sell them, are allowed to continue to make money out of them if it's illegal ???

Yep, that's exactly what I'm going to do ... I'm going to change one component, make a note of what I use and see if it makes a difference. Then if it has made the difference then bingo, but if not I'll make another change and so on, and so on

Hmm, I will have a look at purchasing longer, through action rods in a lighter test curve, but this will probably be my last port of call due to cost £££ The hooklink braid is 20lb KORDA DARK MATTER SUPER-HEAVY BRAIDED HOOKLINK, I have now purchased the same braid in 30lb, some 20lb ESP TUNGSTEN LOADED SOFT and some SEMI STIFF 20lb KORDA N-TRAP ... so we shall see if this makes a difference I have made a load of new rigs in longer lengths and am going to make them gradually shorter to see if the length is making a difference. I have made the rigs with 2 different hooks attached, the KORDA wide gape and the sharpened KORDA KAMAKURAs in sizes 6 and 8, to see if this makes a difference. I have also bought some lighter leads 3oz, 2.5oz and 2 oz, to see if this makes a difference. I am also going to drop the lead, to see if this makes a difference. Lots to be going on with, but at least it will keep me busy

Yeah, well it just feels like I need a new challenge on a different lake. I have been doing a spot of river fishing recently, catching perch, dace, chub and gudgeon etc, but it doesn't really scratch that carpy itch. I will fine tune my current method as you suggest, I've just got back from my local tackle shop with the ESP TUNGSTEN LOADED and some inline drop off leads, so I'll see how I get on. I had a bit of a moan about the 20lb KORDA braid, but to no avail. I was advised to contact KORDA, so I will, just to see what they say

Well, I won't ditch the whole lot at once, I'll start with your braid suggestion and see how it goes. I'll the gradually assess each component to see if it can be improved or ditched depending on the experimentation results. I just want to be as effective as possible, whilst preventing any unnecessary damage.

I'm going to reassess my whole end tackle arrangement from mainline right the way through to the boilie stop (including PVA bag size and contents). I'm also going to ditch the current waters that I'm fishing and find pastures new, and do a little bit of experimentation work. Should keep me busy for a few years

Thanks, I'll give the ESP a go. I think that you're right in that this is an issue that is overlooked and needs to be addressed. I was only using the 20lb (cheesewire I'll call it now) as it was the closest match to my 16lb braking strain mainline. I would never have thought that such a product, produced by one of the biggest carp Kompanies, could cause so much damage to the very fish that we are meant to cherish and look after. I'm really [censored]ed off that I've spent £15 on something that really shouldn't be on the shelves.

Thanks, I'll give the ESP a go and up the braking strain of my supple hooklink as you suggested.

Unfortunately a think that I must agree with you. Can you recommend a soft coated braid ??? On a more sinister note, I fear that I am not the only carp angler in the UK using this method or indeed similar methods. Based on my assumption, it must therefore be that lots of other carp anglers are suffering the same issue, but just do not think it's something to be addressed. This could partly explain why we are seeing so many carp nowadays with damaged mouths. Anyway, I will lighten my lead and use a different hooklink on my next trip out. I will also experiment with dropping the lead for a short while and see if this helps.