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Has anyone had any experience with the sonik vader reels. Was thinking of buying the 8000 set. Thanks

They're some nice fish dude. I'd be well happy with them pair. Sorry to hear you had your kit robbed

Stop putting ideas in my head. Sorry officer Mr B B told me to do it 😂

Think I'll go with what I got n see how she gets on. If she gets cold I'll just get her to push my monster barrow around for a while, that'll warm her up lol. My bivvy got a overwrap aswell.

I've got : thermal base layer, 95% merino socks, prologic max 5 thermo suit, hat, gloves, neck scarf. snugpak 4 season bag, snugpak jungle thermal blanket, ngt hot water bottle Got a bio ethanol(ventilated but supposed to be odourless) to burn in trangia stove if it's to wet to use gas stove outside. Did look at the candle heater but candles still produce carbon monoxide This is the main reason I was looking for some kind of heater as it can be the middle of the summer but the other half still wants the heating on.

I purchased a fox camo bivvy bucket(not fox). I've not tested it yet... Just finishing getting all the stuff I think I need for a comfortable weekend fishing. Just gotta decide on a bivvy heater now. It's just a bait bucket that someones nicely boshed some wires ect in. I had it for £65

Ive not been for 2 weeks n it feels like august lol. I got something like this cheapo one for day sessions if there's abit of rain forecast. https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwji8sO9qsaFAxUTk1AGHZ4PDnQYABAEGgJkZw&ase=2&gclid=CjwKCAjww_iwBhApEiwAuG6ccCCWa0szPVf0V5c409tRusXgrMhrT7m-WfKbztyrLnnR64yx8xFi9RoC5wUQAvD_BwE&sph=&sig=AOD64_1m3OEelMnJrSmw-ulTNJaos-GG-w&ctype=5&q=&nis=6&ved=2ahUKEwjXxL69qsaFAxUyUkEAHYwWCosQwg8oAHoECAUQFA&adurl= Getting the prologic avenger 1 man for session where it's hammering down https://www.fishingrepublic.co.uk/16212759/prologic-avenger-bivvy-1-man-and-overwrap-16212759

These things are a pain. Last time I went I must have had 20 of the things, They're like the bream of the sea lol.

@elmoputney nice fish fella.

Thanks. I have seen them, but.... apparently I'm paying the postman's wages with how much stuff he brings 🤣. So I've been told so they'll have to wait until a tackle shop is near by lol 🤫

What boat you got? When I use the bait boat with a heli setup I just stand the lead in the hopper(mine has a little slit in the flap of the rear hopper) and leave the rig hang into the water(problem if you glug your bait. When I next get the boat out(not used in a while) I am going to put a small magnet on the rear corner, then I can put the hook onto that so when the lead drops it pulls the hook off. Mainly as zigs don't dump out very well, also can use pastes n glugs then if I choose and they won't wash off on the way out out

@salokcinnodrog that's more or less a dinosaur lol. If I'm right it takes about 20yrs for a pike to reach that size

@emmcee Cheers. Made some chods up at around 1.5 - 2 inches the other week. Was trying to tie them off @ around a inch but they always grew as I tried to tie the swivel off. Probs using the wrong knot(3 turn grinner).

Fair play a 20lb pike is a beast. That's the proper way. Putting them upside down keeps them calm doesn't it.

They are a nice fish, alot nicer in the water lol. They almost look prehistoric if you ask me. I'm getting the hang of it. It's also alot easier with the barbs crushed. 10.50lb was my last one. That's the problem I have. There none around locally. Shame really

Cheers. Yeah I use anti tangle sleeves where ever possible. Made some up at 7" & 10"

Only had a few sessions for pike on lures but prefer the fish without teeth. Well big sharp teeth anyway as carp do have teeth

Took the kids on holiday in a caravan about 10yrs ago and managed to catch a 4lb perch on a tiddler perch. The greedy git wasn't even hooked just wouldn't let go of the little perch lol I'd really like to catch a barbel or few(never caught one). Don't even have to be monsters lol. They're amazing fish.

Thanks Elmo. Will have to order some (what do you recommend). I've only got semi stiff braid and fluro. I've made the spinner type rigs with 20lb fluro. They shouldn't get tangled. Stringers was the plan with 24mm boilies for when I finally get on the bank. Feel like I not been in months but it's only been around 2 weeks lol

Welcome along fella. No doubt you'll be smashing that PB soon with the wealth of knowledge on here. Tight lines

Hey 👋🏼, good luck in starting out with the carping. Over here we use relatively light tackle compared to gar fishing or shark fishing ect. There's no need to use things like steel traces. They have really soft mouths so they have to be played a little more carefully. The teeth they do have (pharyngeal teeth) are back in they're throat and more like human molars for crushing food items so no need to worry about steel traces. The aim is to make your rig look as inconspicuous as possible under the water. Rods are generally around 2.5lb - 3.5lb test curve Size 4 - 12 hooks depending on size of carp we are targeting. Most lakes around the UK don't hold many large fish(fish over 30lbs) Wide gape & curve shank being 2 popular hook types. Usually barbless or micro barbed so the fish has as little damage / stress as possible and can be unhooked / put back swiftly and safely after a pic or 2 if it's a nice one lol Hook lengths are usually around 12lb - 25lb and usually braid or fluorocarbon. Might want to go heavier if your fishing for 40lb+ fish. Hope this helps. Would be cool to see a few mexican carp Tight lines & Wet nets

Welcome along Jay

I've used a size 4 fang and a size 6 floater claw. 🤞🏼 Not really the venue to be testing new rigs but nothing ventured nothing gained

That's my attempt at something a bit bream unfriendly, going to tie some chods when I get 5 later. I've not put bait on them yet and set the hook beads and below is my 22mm &24mm gob stopper rigs