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  2. Combat the crays

    in UK Rig Tying

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    Stiff rigs!

     

    Ring swivel, Amnesia, Big T or Raptor.  I like to make a D rig or mount the bait on a rig ring on the shank of the hook, held in place with a float stop.

     

    I've also found that if you are being bothered for a long while by crays, then move.  The crunchy lil fellows dont hang about if there are decent carp feeding amongst them.

  4. Night Fishing with kids

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    Blimey Tamworth used to be a very regular haunt for me.  Used to go to the Snow dome and the other retail park bit, with Cube nightclub? Always went to cruises on Friday and Saturday night lol, used to go out with a girl who lived five mins from there.

     

    The lake near the Snowdome used to be chock full of carp, although I never actually fished for them.  Catton park was my chosen venue but I think it is now syndicate.

  6. Coventry canal

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted · Edited by phils_wicked

    Hi all did a couple of quick overnighters on the local cut and got plagued by crayfish, has anybody else had this problem or got any solutions please 

     

    All help is much appreciated 

     

    Wayne

     

    Hey dude, welcome to the forum, dont be affraid of the resident loons. :)

     

    Try tigers, the carp love em' bream hate em' crays wont munch em'

     

    Also, grab some cat or dog food, punch a few holes in the tin, tie it to a rope, hand it over the bank 10-20yrds down the towpath and let it attract the crays.

     

    Do not use trout or halibut pellets..............crays adore them.....

     

     

     

    Catch a bunch of the clawed beasts........eat em!!! nom nom nom nom!

  9. Carp lake, shallowbrook lakes, Norfolk

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    hi,

    a while ago i went to the carp lake at shallowbrook lakes and it has some good carp but i blanked, has anyone fished this lake and done well on it,

    if so is there any baits, rigs ext that worked well on the lake for you?

     

    thanks 

     

    Did you find the fish?

     

    Which parts of the lake were you fishing? marginal shelves, drop offs, weed beds etc?

     

    What depths were you fishing?

  10. Hook Link Material Worms

    in UK Rig Tying

    Posted

    For worms don't use anything other than the super awesome mega munga, crackin krankin, worm wackin, carp catchin...........sharp hook.

     

    Make sure that you tie it with "stuff". "Stuff" is the best hooklink.  Dont think about it, just grab it.  Use "stuff!!"  

     

     

    There is probably loads of it on ur reel's spool.

     

    :wink:

     

    ; 

  13. Carp lakes Bedfordshire

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    Hey guys,

     

    I'm looking to try a new lake next week, I regulary fish Manor Farm in Biggleswade and I'm interested to try somewhere new.

    I'm looking for a day ticket lake with a chance of catching the larger carp, I'm hoping for a decent venue stocked over 30lbs.

     

    I have heard about Henlow Bridge Lakes which looks nice but I can't find any reviews if anyone has fished there before?

     

    I look forward to some advice.

    Jason

     

     

    Ello, Chestnut is a good fun runs water.  Its well run and tidy.  If you fish weekends, get there for 7am when the gates open as it can get busy very quickly! Also, the Nash roadshow will be there at the weekend so it'll be even busier.

     

    Ive never fished Henlow Bridge so I cant comment.

     

    Have you thought about joining a club?  MK has a lot of water, many of which can also be fished for a cheap dayticket.  Along with Luton Ac and Vauxhall Ac.  All good value for the price of a few daytickets and bait.  Feel free to PM for links or bash them into Google.

     

    Just a thought, where are you based?

     

    Phil

  14. Making a hair from a palomar knot

    in UK Rig Tying

    Posted

    Hi. Thanks for the replies. I do use bait bands and sometimes a knotless knot for mixers but after seeing Terry Hearns way I wanted to give the palomar with hair a go.

    I think I'll stick to bait bands!

    Thanks again

    Daniel

     

    Hye dude.  Grab a length of your chosen hooklength, 

    Tie a tiny figure of 8 loop in the end.

    Using a needle, Thread on two mixers (or whatever you are using)

    Now use this to make your hooklink.

    Thread on a hook

    Adjust the baits till they are just touching the bend of the hook.

    Tie a knotless knot

    Job did.

     

    I think that makes sense lol

  15. River Wensum

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    In my time on the Wensum I have had some carp in the 20's and quite a few I honestly could not stop them the fish have some serious power have also had a lot of good tench some fun fishing to be had if you know where to go :wink:

     

    You also have a PM :)

     

    I'm liking the sound of that, i love river carp

  17. Catton Park Syndicate

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    Cant answer your questions sorry.

     

    LAst time I fished Catton was when it was available on a day ticket.........having said that, I dont think I was ever charged......I'm sure I wasn't.  My dad used to drive me up and fish with me, till I met a lass from Tamworth and could "stay over"....cough cough....then drive my'self to Catton to fish.

     

    Cracking place, I'd love to go back........without the lass lol

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