salokcinnodrog

Sky has her moments! 
 
Like when a muntjac comes past. She is out after it like a shot. She ran out of the bivvy so fast she managed to bend a storm pole, as the long lead was attached to my bedchair, which also got moved towards the bivvy door. Siberian Huskies are a breed that aren't usually able to be  let off the lead at all. They get something into their head and just run, their recall is also terrible. They only follow or behave to a dominant owner, so although people may think I am overly strict with her, she respects that. 
 
 
 
I have managed to get her to behave when she is off lead in the swim, the camou screen now serves another purpose, although she has managed to go over it, but a very sharp shout made her realise not to go anywhere.
 
Huskies as well as being able to jump a 6feet fence, can dig very quickly. I have seen her dig a hole to her back legs in soft soil in 2minutes. While most people think of huskies being sledge dogs, they are also hunting dogs for the Siberian Chuchki people.
The heterochromia, one blue and one brown eye is a husky trait as well. They can have either blue or brown eyes, unlike most breeds who have brown eyes, but they can have one of each.
 
Even on a walk at home I don't let her off the lead unless in a fenced enclosure!

Not the same without my old girl with me especially on the long sessions , my new water allows dogs witch is great as she's getting on now bless her & want to make the most of the time left with her & fishing is a big part of that  . she's been on a load of socials over the years with old members off here never been a problem in fact quite often the first thing mentioned is " are you bringing Jess " 

Sky has her moments! 
 
Like when a muntjac comes past. She is out after it like a shot. She ran out of the bivvy so fast she managed to bend a storm pole, as the long lead was attached to my bedchair, which also got moved towards the bivvy door. Siberian Huskies are a breed that aren't usually able to be  let off the lead at all. They get something into their head and just run, their recall is also terrible. They only follow or behave to a dominant owner, so although people may think I am overly strict with her, she respects that. 
 
 
 
I have managed to get her to behave when she is off lead in the swim, the camou screen now serves another purpose, although she has managed to go over it, but a very sharp shout made her realise not to go anywhere.
 
Huskies as well as being able to jump a 6feet fence, can dig very quickly. I have seen her dig a hole to her back legs in soft soil in 2minutes. While most people think of huskies being sledge dogs, they are also hunting dogs for the Siberian Chuchki people.
The heterochromia, one blue and one brown eye is a husky trait as well. They can have either blue or brown eyes, unlike most breeds who have brown eyes, but they can have one of each.
 
Even on a walk at home I don't let her off the lead unless in a fenced enclosure!

Sky has her moments! 
 
Like when a muntjac comes past. She is out after it like a shot. She ran out of the bivvy so fast she managed to bend a storm pole, as the long lead was attached to my bedchair, which also got moved towards the bivvy door. Siberian Huskies are a breed that aren't usually able to be  let off the lead at all. They get something into their head and just run, their recall is also terrible. They only follow or behave to a dominant owner, so although people may think I am overly strict with her, she respects that. 
 
 
 
I have managed to get her to behave when she is off lead in the swim, the camou screen now serves another purpose, although she has managed to go over it, but a very sharp shout made her realise not to go anywhere.
 
Huskies as well as being able to jump a 6feet fence, can dig very quickly. I have seen her dig a hole to her back legs in soft soil in 2minutes. While most people think of huskies being sledge dogs, they are also hunting dogs for the Siberian Chuchki people.
The heterochromia, one blue and one brown eye is a husky trait as well. They can have either blue or brown eyes, unlike most breeds who have brown eyes, but they can have one of each.
 
Even on a walk at home I don't let her off the lead unless in a fenced enclosure!

Not fishing during the winter months, I doubt whether I'll bother with the over-wrap.
It was my birthday yesterday and I got a card from the in-laws with a cheque for £50.00 tucked inside, so that will go towards the purchase price of the brolly. That, together with the £50.00 I got for my old Solace means we've only got to shell out £18.00 of our own money! Cushty.
Could be getting it sooner than I thought!
 

Bet you've heard me recommend one
P-line Floroclear is a co-polymer line with a fluorocarbon coating, and comes in clear or mist green.
It is not the best casting line, slightly stiff. I find knots need to be regularly checked, and the mainline to hooklink swivel knot cut and retied frequently. 
Big advantage is it is almost invisible underwater, when I first (didn't) saw it years ago at 5 Lakes, a hooklink was in a tank of water with a gravel bed. The line was invisible, but I could see the hook and swivel.
 
 
 
 
 
 

But worth every penny.
Trust me. I'm a car salesman......
 

welcome to the forum CA, a word to the wise tho bud,,,, dont EVER post your phone number on an open forum.
private details like that are easily accessible thru Google meaning anyone who has an internet connection anywhere in the world, stalkers, blackmailers, even double glazing salesmen will now have free access to your phone.
any personal info is safer in a private message, i will contact admin and ask them to edit it for you ok

Welcome to Carp.com.
 
 
You will get loads of different opinions on what line, and other considerations you need to think about. Do you need a casting line, or a line suitable for dealing with snags, gravel and weed? A low visibility line in the water? 
All will give different answers.
 
General purpose lines I would recommend two of the cheaper lines, both of which have been around for a while, and are in my opinion better than many or even most more expensive lines.
The two lines are Daiwa Sensor in brown, or Gardner Pro Light or Dark blend.

For that kind of money you can get much better than Greys imo mate. Have a look at Harrison and Free Spirit, or maybe even Century if you're feeling really flush.

I wouldn't go anywhere near anything marketed as "A stripped out ultra light Special Forces edition" buddy. It's aimed at kids that don't know what they're spending their hard-earned on imo.
Have a look at Dymag Mobile System and their 9 ft rods. Really good gear.

12lb Daiwa sensor in brown for me, I feel confident using it and it hasn't let me down

If you are looking for a cheap, reliable line you could do a lot worse than Daiwa Sensor. Probably the most popular line out there, a real "Jack of all trades". You could fill up three spools for peanuts and not really have cause to complain.
The "best" line? That's where it gets a little more personal and subjective.
For me? Shimano Technium Black. It has never let me down. Knots well, sinks well, casts well, has very little stretch, and is as tough as old boots. It's more expensive than others, (although some newer brands are catching up), but the best is worth paying for. If money were no object, and I could afford the very best tackle that money could buy, I guarantee that Technium Black would still be on my reels.
 

Braid-mono here 
i only use light mono as well i think the key is cutting it and retieing regularly 

Welcome to Carp.com.
 
 
You will get loads of different opinions on what line, and other considerations you need to think about. Do you need a casting line, or a line suitable for dealing with snags, gravel and weed? A low visibility line in the water? 
All will give different answers.
 
General purpose lines I would recommend two of the cheaper lines, both of which have been around for a while, and are in my opinion better than many or even most more expensive lines.
The two lines are Daiwa Sensor in brown, or Gardner Pro Light or Dark blend.

Same as Nick used mono with 40/50 lb shock leader no problems whatsoever tried braid crack off.

Put all of your rods where the carp are fella.

Making pop-ups.
 
I do make my own special pop-up hookbaits with a special flavour combination that has worked well for me.
 
 I work on a 1 egg mix with the flavours, oils and attractors as a 6 egg quantity.
For pop-ups I do use Mainline Polaris or Richworths Pop-up mix, dependant on which is easily available. A 1 egg mix lasts me usually a whole year.
 
So added to 1 egg is 5ml of Ultraspice Flavour, 2.5ml Verselle Laga Garlic Oil, 20ml Marine 17 liquid and 10ml Tunamino liquid, and the whole lot is whisked together and the base mix gradually added until it is stiff enough to roll. 
 
As I said a 1 egg mix produces enough pop-ups for a whole year, this year I rolled a load of 20mm and some 14mm baits.
 
I boil the baits in boiling water for 1minute and then leave to dry overnight, before adding a bit of extra liquid.
The 20mm I added a touch of red dye in with the extra liquids.

One carp means different to everyone. Depends on venue. At this time of year any carp is a good carp. 

Must admit if fishing to snags I do point straight at the snag, but with a very tight line, and hit every bleep, so the fish doesn't make it. You have to be right on the rods, no excuses, and singles are best for that.
 
It is very easy to play fish around slack lines, as pretty much the line drops straight down from the rod tip, so all playing is done past the line, and the untouched line never comes into play.
Current has meant I have to be fishing tight lines the past few years, but the distance involved from rod to end tackle means I can play a fish around other lines. With three rods on bars it is probably the middle rod that is hardest to play and land a fish on!
Even then, daytimes you can gauge the line as you play the fish and keep it below or above the other lines. Not so easy at night though!
 

Honestly Phil, I'd not bother. They key to staying warm in winter is good togs and a good sleeping bag. Without them a flower pot will make next to no difference whatsoever mate.

Completely agree
Didn’t know that but is useful to know :- as I have seen fly tipping near the river also
 
as for your initial provocation/ sarcasm 😝😝 I guess I bit as you knew I would 
 

Thinking about your situation, and wonder if the JRC Defender shelter would work for you?
http://www.jrc-fishing.co.uk/jrc-bivvies-jrc-defender/jrc-defender-shelter/1454191-0300.html#start=7
 
 

Thinking about your situation, and wonder if the JRC Defender shelter would work for you?
http://www.jrc-fishing.co.uk/jrc-bivvies-jrc-defender/jrc-defender-shelter/1454191-0300.html#start=7
 
 

i just roll a spare canister up in my fleece and take it to bed with me, believe me it works