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http://www.carp.com/article131.html

Usually none If i'm being really efficient, 1 I knock 'em up as and when I need them usually, night or day it doesnt take a minute

Hows about this then

I use ESP leadcore all the time. I think it does make a difference personally. The ESP stuff takes on silt from the bottom and quickly blends in nicely. Its also nice and thick and is less prone to lifting scales from fish. Plus there is always the 'if it gives you confidence' bit to factor in then it can only be good. I'd just like to point out that if leadcore isnt used correctly then the carp are at risk. Use it wisely and there are no problems IMO.

Never got on with these and I lost a few fish before packing them off to the bin. Using Drennan Super Specialist Barbel hooks now and have pulled out of only 1 fish since about May so find them much better. There you go, the kiss of death

http://www.weybreadpits.freeserve.co.uk/hinderclay.htm

You will find the simplest ones are mostly the best

Failing to procure some plasterice you could always try plasticine Just had a look at ebay prices for putty, the most expensive one was Kryston Heavy Metal at £6.19 with free postage so yes, your shop is ripping you off.

I use a nice long hooklink, as long as I can cast comfortably. For my hooklink I use Drennan Double Strength in 7lb.

Stunning fish there Bob. If thats the sergeant whats the general like:eek:

so where exactly is this place fish4fun?? sounds right up my street as i dont usually go after the big ones and fish of 20-30lbs would suit me:D

lots of bs is talked about fishing in France. after all you're just fishing for carp as you would at home, just hopefully bigger ones. up your line breaking strain to 15lb or so and lets say you use korda longshanks, just upgrade to longshank x's. (thicker gauge therefore stronger) If you are not fishing at mega range your normal home kit will do just the same job as it does here (unless you fish at mega range here) and as for your hooklength, its more than likely 20lb bs or so anyway so why change. just step up your home gear a little (line and hooks) keep the rest the same, why complicate matters. Enjoy it and best of luck.

it aint that bit mick, it went into much more detail than that. now if i hadnt misspent my youth getting my brain pickled........

read something years ago where Kevin was talking about the development of the hair rig. they were testing the rig in a tank at Lennies house with some small carp. it was this article that mentioned the 'long dark hair' and i was certain it was in Carp Fever. after receiving my copy yesterday and looking for said story its not there:confused: anyone any ideas as to where this was written.

Nick just received a copy of 'carp fever' i got from ebay. it cost me £5.20 inc. p+p BARGAIN, and is in almost new condition. i stand corrected, it was Kevs wife who supplied the hair for the first hair rig and not Len Middleton's. great book though and i'm as hooked (no pun intended) as i was when i first read it. have also got a copy of chris balls book 'king carp waters' on its way and am looking for a copy of tel's.