kraftykarper

IMHO based on the luxury of fishing with one of the top known anglers and a mate who has purchased the V2 there seems to be a common issue with the front arm snapping. Both guys purchased these within a couple of weeks of each other and have noticed this happen to both there V2's even though these were bought at separate retailers. These are being repaired at no cost but the wait is around 6 weeks. I personally do like Trakker products and was looking at upgrading to one of these or similar but think i'll stick to my Nash double top pro after watching the V2's flap about in strong gusts.

Ay up Nige Im good mate , just got back into it last October after getting all my tackle back off the guy I'd sold it to

Yup fished it many times this year and isn't for those wanting instant action

If it aint broke dont fix it mate,sounds as though your doing the right thing , If the other anglers on your club water are approachable then tie up some other rigs you would like to use in the future and get there oppinion

And i can second that as i too fished with tryzard at the same time and must admit it does make you want to stay in your bivvie however it is a nice venue without a doubt .

Yup there the ones and theres lot's of stories to tell regarding that place hence its always empty . To be honest i wouldn't personally send someone there that doesnt know the score with it . It's a shame really as it used to be a good puddle but thanks to the retards that frequent the area and feel it's there domain it as now become a ghost lake and they probably think they have the exclusive use but hey lets face it if it aint got enough bait going in then the fishes aint gonna be big boys 'n' girls lol . About time the owners took drastic action and employed 24hr bailiffs to rid the morons and made sure they dont come from the area so as not to allow bribes

Get ya self down to Essex mate plenty of puddles to wet ya line to be honest anywhere south of nottingham Now i'm probably gonna be hounded for saying this but IMHOThe northern Carpin scene isnt all that good hence alot of the carpers head down south but not everyone has the funds to do that and have to put up with the third rate lakes and Carp that would really benefit from a retirement home .But the bonus for you is you have joined this forum and have the choice of joining us loonies on any number of socials that we occasionally have just c-heck out the 'Members Socials' section and you'll see not only my ugly mug but quite a few of the other Carpers that frequent this Forum Oh and no worries regarding getting to the socials as some of the guys come from the northern parts .

Ey up guys'n'gals has anyone fished Furnace Lakes if so could you give us the heads up on what to expect eg idiots,noise etc etc or is it a peacefull venue with the chance of a lump or two ? Cheers in advance

Just after wakefield that would be Leeds then lol ..i know where ya mean and from memory it aint a good lake to fish as it got rammed in the 90's and was notorius for the wrong reasons , although it could have changed but i doubt it , infact i drove past only last tuesday and it was empty of anglers .....pity really cos in it's hay day it was known for good fishing

Try the kirkstall abbey stretch of the river near the wier .....it used to be productive around there but that was 20 year ago if you know where the golf range is on kirkstall road next to Netto's then the road that leads you in to the golf driving range is where the old electric substation used to be . park up get ya gear and walk through the barrier the canal is up to the left as you walk over the bridge and there is a old barge resting point and the carp and other species bask in there and are easy to see. if ya need more info send us a PM .......it was my old stomping ground as a young oik :lol:oh yeah i would fish in pairs or more though if ya gonna do the canal or river

Ey up mate move out of Leeds and that would benefit ya carp fishing no end i would look further than just the west yorkshire area mate ! Or better still drop a line over the bridge next to the yorkshire post building and into the river Aire i understand the river is now proving to be popular with trout again . Or try The leeds/liverpool canal ! the back of the old electric sub station used to be really good .... Or do like me ...........get outa there all together

If it was closed for at least 2 years and then managed by a good team it would be a fantastic venue . As tryzard has said it aint a venue for pulling em out in numbers and to be honest you might aswell just through ya rod and reel in the lake and come back the following year . Both tryzard and myself have had alot of sessions on there but only at specific times of the year And spodding is the kiss of death !!. To be honest the lake is only a couple of miles away for me and i dont even bother with it

as tryard has said , will definatley be going back as it aint too far for us too and as for the traffic noise to be honest it becomes background noise within minutes of being there . it isnt an easy water but it is safe and theres plenty of room . i reckon once the water has subsided after the floods and it has warmed up a bit i might be in for a PB