salokcinnodrog

Exactly.
Long time ago, back in 2000 I had just finished my degree as a mature student, with Liz and she had a baby who was 6months old, but born 12weeks early and I was working pretty much non-stop. 
I'd been working most evenings doing hospitality work, sorting the Ipswich Regent Theatre Town Hall and Corn Exchange bars, cellars and stock levels and had a late Thursday night. Instead of fishing as planned Thursday I had to go Friday morning on the river for a 4hour session.
That 4hour session produced, what is still one of my favourite captures, a river 28lb mirror carp!
 
I also get occasional chub fishing trips, a few hours here and there, usually with floating baits.
 
The other time I could frequently wangle when Levi was about 4 or 5 years old was after Sunday dinner. I'd cook dinner, we'd eat and Liz would wash-up and I'd take Levi out for a couple of hours on the pole and float to either Akenham or Thwaite.
 

If you can find a decent local venue where you can do a few hours in the evening or a small part of your weekend that can be more than enough - just finding the right place.
Also lure fishing down the local canal and river or a spot of float fishing - it's all good.
Some of my best fish have come from a Friday evening or early Saturday session - just a few hours stalking in the edge - 5 mins in the right place as they say.
 

Mate,
I had that for so many years, quite frequently too much work or family or both. 
 
In the end I started putting myself first, although I never expected fishing to be all I can do.
 
I know it looks like I fish all the time, but it took a lot of juggling to make it so. I used to work 6 or 7 days a week, so fishing had to be an evening trip or an overnight if I was lucky.
 
Not having my family or partner is not always happy though, even if I do go fishing. I would much rather have grown old disgracefully with Liz...
 

Mate,
I had that for so many years, quite frequently too much work or family or both. 
 
In the end I started putting myself first, although I never expected fishing to be all I can do.
 
I know it looks like I fish all the time, but it took a lot of juggling to make it so. I used to work 6 or 7 days a week, so fishing had to be an evening trip or an overnight if I was lucky.
 
Not having my family or partner is not always happy though, even if I do go fishing. I would much rather have grown old disgracefully with Liz...
 

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Could you all please all remember that Buying or Selling of Fishing Tackle is not allowed on the Forum.
This includes advertising your trading site or shop.
If any member of carp.com is contacted via pm by a trader, please report this to a moderator or admin
 
If as a user you recommend an item of fishing tackle to others, a link to that shop item is acceptable, however please be aware that the Carp.com shop is onsite.

Well, I'm spoiled for choice. I'll spend some time on YouTube and Ebay to see what suits best for me.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Ian.

Expensive overnighter, fell and snapped my spod rod in half whilst prebaiting at the end of the session.
Just ordered the same rod as I like it a lot:  Tackle Box CF-X Black edition Spod 12ft 4.5lb 50mm.

Tonights Spomb mix for the carp, silt from the margins, complete with bloodworm and snails, Rod Hutchinson KMG and Infusion  boilies whole and crushed, Vitalin, and kidney beans, along with some chilli flakes to try to deter the swans.
I did top up with some more Vitalin before Spombing it in to soak up the extra liquid.

I realised this week that I Solar  do goalpost buzzer bar converters. It means I don't always have to use the pod now and can go goalpost and 2 and 1 rather than 3 singles.
 
No local tackle shop had them so Tackle Box Dartford got a bit of an online order.
Very fast service.

Tonights Spomb mix for the carp, silt from the margins, complete with bloodworm and snails, Rod Hutchinson KMG and Infusion  boilies whole and crushed, Vitalin, and kidney beans, along with some chilli flakes to try to deter the swans.
I did top up with some more Vitalin before Spombing it in to soak up the extra liquid.

Tonights Spomb mix for the carp, silt from the margins, complete with bloodworm and snails, Rod Hutchinson KMG and Infusion  boilies whole and crushed, Vitalin, and kidney beans, along with some chilli flakes to try to deter the swans.
I did top up with some more Vitalin before Spombing it in to soak up the extra liquid.

I used Lifesystems 50% Deet for years, but boy does it give me a headache, and it eats plastic.
 
It is the only stuff that works when mosquitoes are the size of a sparrow though...

https://www.lifesystems.co.uk/products/insect-repellents

Not sure if it can, but look up CPTangling. They have lakes in Wivenhoe.
 
https://cptanglingclub.co.uk/

Avon changed the makeup of Skin So Soft, so if it does work for you, look for the original.
 
If Skin So Soft isn't the right stuff for you, and some places I know it isn't, then Lifesystems 50 or 25 is good, just be careful with it.
 
There is an alternative, Pyrethrin treated clothing. Might be worth a look, although I'm sure British MTP combats are already treated. Other clothing can be sprayed.
 
 
My choice, with the repellant is one of these:
https://ultimateangling.com/en/fishing-sleeping-bags/ultimate-night-fleece-cover

You need the original dry oil 
there is so many different skin so soft products but that is the correct one.
 
https://avon.uk.com/products/skin-so-soft-original-dry-oil-spray
 
i think as long as you make sure you slap what ever product you use on  all uncovered parts of the skin it should be ok and be effective 
any bits not covered the little buzzards will find it

Avon changed the makeup of Skin So Soft, so if it does work for you, look for the original.
 
If Skin So Soft isn't the right stuff for you, and some places I know it isn't, then Lifesystems 50 or 25 is good, just be careful with it.
 
There is an alternative, Pyrethrin treated clothing. Might be worth a look, although I'm sure British MTP combats are already treated. Other clothing can be sprayed.
 
 
My choice, with the repellant is one of these:
https://ultimateangling.com/en/fishing-sleeping-bags/ultimate-night-fleece-cover

Avon changed the makeup of Skin So Soft, so if it does work for you, look for the original.
 
If Skin So Soft isn't the right stuff for you, and some places I know it isn't, then Lifesystems 50 or 25 is good, just be careful with it.
 
There is an alternative, Pyrethrin treated clothing. Might be worth a look, although I'm sure British MTP combats are already treated. Other clothing can be sprayed.
 
 
My choice, with the repellant is one of these:
https://ultimateangling.com/en/fishing-sleeping-bags/ultimate-night-fleece-cover

I was a Lifesystems 50 user for years, although it could give me a poxy headache, as well as removing plastics and logos off clothing.
 
I've switched over to ORIGINAL Avon Skin So Soft, and not had any problems with the buzzy things.

I had to set up 2 swims down to the right under the trees on Wednesday, no shade where I had been prebaiting with Vitalin and KMG, and I was not going to let Sky overheat. Still in the same area, just the opposite end of the rushes, and out of the swan's fighting area...
 

I was a Lifesystems 50 user for years, although it could give me a poxy headache, as well as removing plastics and logos off clothing.
 
I've switched over to ORIGINAL Avon Skin So Soft, and not had any problems with the buzzy things.

Earith or somewhere else?
I had to up the bait size on Virginia when rudd were about, and avoid using particles and pellets.
I don't mind catching 2lb rudd when I'm fishing for them, but they could be a pain over the particle.
I had to go to 2x 15mm boilies on the hair, and resort to stringers.
 
 

I had to set up 2 swims down to the right under the trees on Wednesday, no shade where I had been prebaiting with Vitalin and KMG, and I was not going to let Sky overheat. Still in the same area, just the opposite end of the rushes, and out of the swan's fighting area...
 

I'm thawing now, but tomorrow I'll add either, some DNA S7 Spod Syrup, Mainline Cream Smart Liquid, Manilla Active Powder.