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Not a cloud in the sky yesterday so chucked one on the deck n the other on the surface.
Out of 18 fish on 3 came off the deck and the rest off the surface.
Only managed 2 mirrors 18lb & 16lb(missing a few lbs due to otter problem) amongst the F1's, 11.28 was the biggest F1 and TBF they put up a good scrap for a little fish.
- kevtaylor, Golden Paws and commonly
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6 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:
Social trip to Norton Disney - which was a first.
I arrived first as always on these trips - experience tells me not to wait for him, and we've been enough over the years that I know I'm there to scout it out and do the decision making lol
Walked around Turners and Holdens as 2 other lakes were closed, only fish I saw was on Holdens and noone on the lake so I chose there for us.
Mate had 2 x 20's the first being a PB so the pressure was off on the first day whilst conditions were good, rain, cool temps, lower pressure.
2 following days were hot and no wind, the fish were cruising the far margin on the surface and despite being told to fish at a certain number of wraps I wasn't happy with the depth at that range so each day went further and further across. By the last evening I realise I'm either gonna hit 2-4feet depth or blank so proceed to chuck and chuck until I'm hitting the clip well.
Thankfully a take at 3am on the last night saved a blank.
New rods performed so well, beautiful bit of kit, reels not so good so just ordered another set.
Well done fella. That's 1 stunning fish.
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14 minutes ago, BackInTheGame said:
there is nothing else like it in the world.
It's a brilliant feeling. Didn't think if anything else whilst out on my bike.
Just me, my bike, n the open mountain
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19 minutes ago, BackInTheGame said:
it is a bit of an issue for me, riding my bike took a priority then i went a bought another toy last year so the bike riding took a bit of a hit.
Very nice. As the saying goes "boys don't grow up, they're toys just get more expensive" 🤣.
You know it runs well when you can stand a coin on the engine at idle lol.
I've not ridden/ competed since COVID came along. Should really get it out n give it a service. Trouble is having the time to do both so it's fish n not ride
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On 10/05/2024 at 08:15, andywilson123 said:
What is the best fishing session you've ever had?
Mine gotta be getting my first 30+ in February.
My lad wanted to go lure fishing for pike so I thought I'd throw a line out for carp. 30mins in my rod gave a beep, I just thought pesky bream but then screamed into action. After it dragged me around for about 20mins I seen it break the surface, that's when I started to wet my pants at its size. It then only went right into a snag/tree.
Jumped off the log I was standing on, off came my new boots n in the water I went up as far as my own tackle.
Once on the bank it weighed in @ 34.02lbs. Now the biggest known fish in the lake called SOX.
After I calmed down abit with a brew n a cigarette I grabbed the lure rod n first cast a PB pike of 10lbs. Not a monster but just starting out n still bigger than previous fish.
That's 2PBs beaten with 1hr out eachother. One of the few days I didn't mind packing away when the lad was ready
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2 hours ago, B B said:
Not sure of the cc of my bike … and defo it wouldn’t make it to the TT but I would like to experience the racing one day … here’s my green machine
That's great. Be a killer going up some of the lanes to get to the lakes I fish
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2 hours ago, B B said:
Had a run and got soaked 🙄
That's some long range fishing lol.
How many wraps out are you 🤣
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17 hours ago, BackInTheGame said:
Thanks Mrmud
Triumph street triple. Been riding for over 5 years but the last couple I just seemed to be riding whatever free time I had. Did Isle of Man TT last year as well.
That's a nice bike. I'd love to have a bike on the road. One day, maybe when I stop buying fishing stuff lol
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1 hour ago, B B said:
Looks like a f1 Carp their sterile but still go through the spawning process, could pass on the info to a bailiff or the owner
Don't think it was F1 as it had both sets of barbels.
I thought spawning just made them have nodules on they're head n pectoral fin but not all over 🤷🏽♂️.
I did pass the info onto the owner with pics but they don't know alot about fish
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Welcome along @BackInTheGame. Out of curiosity what was the 2 wheels. I done abit on a trials bikes for a few years. Still got a trrs 250.
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Finally got 2 nights in the new bivvy on a old estate lake. It's abit of a mystery what's in the lake. The current owners don't know what's in there.
It fished steadily whilst the weather was nice. Then early hours Monday morning the wind changed n that was it for the fish
Managed to get a few nice grass carp on the bank, biggest was 17.76lb. Plenty of tidy sized tench, biggest was at 8.66(new PB). 2 small commons at 10lbs and a horrible snotty eel.
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Sunrise out the bivvy
- Whitstable Jack, elmoputney, finchey and 1 other
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Anyone know what's up with this common.
It was rough from its head right down to it's tail. I know they're face gets rough during spawning but this was all over and ain't the water still to cold for spawning.
The scales also felt bumpy like a pineapple.
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Has anyone had any experience with the sonik vader reels. Was thinking of buying the 8000 set.
Thanks
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2 minutes ago, Its-grim-up-north said:
My first session since getting my gear stolen in December and having to buy it all again. I felt rusty but I managed to get a couple on the bank.
They're some nice fish dude. I'd be well happy with them pair.
Sorry to hear you had your kit robbed
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24 minutes ago, B B said:
The only reason I can think of to justify having a heater in a bivvy is if I was going to claim on mrs B B life insurance 🤔
Stop putting ideas in my head.
Sorry officer Mr B B told me to do it 😂
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38 minutes ago, framey said:
Most heat sources produce carbon monoxide.
really need to go safe
good bag is most important.
hot water bottle
or a thermal cover
or a 12v electric blanket
even putting the unhooking mat on top of the winter skin will help a tiny bit.
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.
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2 hours ago, framey said:
You don’t need a bivvy heater
decent bag and a water bottle and maybe a winter skin and that should be good enough
whatever you do
please don’t use gas heaters it’s just too risky..
40 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:Ooh no, you don't need a bivvy heater.
A decent sleeping bag for night, and good clothing for day.
Too many 'accidents' with bivvy heaters, burnt down bivvies, and deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Even using a stove in the bivvy is a risk.
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
36 minutes ago, framey said:If you really need to there is a couple of electric blankets that will plug into a power bank
I bought one for my mrs as she always moans she’s cold saves me putting the heating on lol.
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.
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On 15/04/2024 at 20:05, Gazza81 said:
Any recommendations for one that wont break the bank and will get a few charges on phone lights etc?
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
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49 minutes ago, Higham1987 said:
Last time i ACTUALLY got out was August
Ive not been for 2 weeks n it feels like august lol.
50 minutes ago, Higham1987 said:Just need a simple shelter incase of the rain and to keep the pooch 🐕 with me.
I got something like this cheapo one for day sessions if there's abit of rain forecast.
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
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On 13/04/2024 at 15:23, ouchthathurt said:
Had quite a few dogfish too 🙄
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.
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@elmoputney nice fish fella.
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On 13/04/2024 at 12:39, elmoputney said:
If you want to make them shorter have a look at the korda chod crimps.
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 🤫
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