nigewoodcock

How about an otter taking every carp (all 7 of them) in a water that is over 90 acres and over 35/40ft deep. That water contains bream (it’s done the record but not claimed, a number of times), tench, roach, perch, pike, and eels. This same lake has people walking around it every day of the year, sailing boats and bird watchers. It’s not a quiet lake. The otters have evolved into a species that doesn’t fear man like they used to. Is this down to being hand reared??? You cant compare eras in the same light when there are massive differences in the variables.

Interesting read that ian. See steve, we do have more in common than you think!!!! An interest in history! Looks like the bridge was rebuilt in the 30’s. Explains the brick and more modern look.

Alan ‘fluff’ Freeman, my old mate, could tell you every member of the line up by date/period.

From google street view, showing the plaque

Fairport convention! An old work mate was an avid fan! He used to go every year, the old hippy!!! Lol

I think it did...

Did you have your glasses on steve??? The canal over the Cherwell is about 20 yards along the same road as the canal bridge!!!!

She certainly is yonny. I’ve never met a more well behaved dog on the bank.

I’ve got a Nash one. The heat it kicks out is amazing. A great way to take the chill out of the bivvy and, more so, brilliant for waking the hands or toes on after being out in the cold. You really have to see (feel) one in action to appreciate it. I was going to make a few plant pot ones but decided for £35, it’s cheaper to buy one that won’t break if I drop it or it bangs around in transit.

Too good to miss for me. I’m getting down in the morning!

Nice frank.

Why are estate lakes harder than any other lake during winter? Genuinely interested to know your thoughts?

I have the Isuzu trooper but that’s staying put incase the wife needs it for the boys.

We are due minus 9 tonight and with over a foot of snow still on my lane, it’s going to be fun trying to get the car down it and onto the clearer roads in the villiage for my drive over to Lincolnshire tomorrow morning!

I’m gagging to get down the lake but I’m snowed in at home!!! The 4x4 will get out to the main roads but the wife needs to get out in that.

I have a set of the Diawa neoprene ones, which are quite comfy and very warm but a struggle to get into quick. i also have a set of ocean ones which are much easier to get into, still comfy on the feet and a great price.

If you had to come past my gaff on your way to the lake, I would gladly lend you it to use mate.

Get a deeper!!!! Lol

I always say mate, if your going to fish zigs, to get the best out of them; commit to them. All three rods and really work them. Set your alarm for every half hour and change one rod each time it go’s off. Be that colour (not me though), area or depth. That way, each rod is getting 90 minutes but your still actively switching things every 30. You can cover a lot of depth and areas in a day doing this.

You don’t have to apologise mate! Lol although, if you catch on yellow and black, you wouldn’t have had that inspiration from me!!! I’m black and white where ever and when ever!!!!! Lol

Not sure on the material mate. For the amount of time I use it, the weight isn't an issue. To be fair, I haven't noticed it at all. As most people who know me will will tell you, I take the absolute minimum kit with me, apart from bait. The pole is always in my quiver and if the weight was an issue, I wouldn't be carrying it!

I have the cygnet 12m one phil. You can add as many extension poles as you like to them.

Unfortunately not gaz

That camera may take an intovalometer. They are the best thing for self takes. You can set the delay, interval time between shots, how many shots it fires etc etc. You can pick them up for around a tenner on amazon.