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Well Clay is usually pretty firm so if it's a clear and clay bottom a bottom bait would suffice (to me) for starters . Everything else depends on how paranoid you are re rig camouflage . What colour is the Clay (there are several possible types) ? You WILL find a braided hook link to match the Grey and Reddy/Brown varieties amongst the Sufix range . I know as I own them although the names escape me at the mo but a quick google of their range would do the trick . But then again you won't get better camouflaged hook links than one made from mono or Fluorocarbon ? As for lead arrangements , each to their own but to me less is more and even more unobtrusive is a simple running lead on your mainline rather than a bloomin' great lead clip and semi-fixed lead . Again it all depends on how clear the water is and how paranoid you are re rig camouflage .....

I'd be inclined , in that case, to have a butchers at the Tacklebox line test chart to determine the tie breaking strains and diameters of well established lines . But if I was "upping " my artillery I wouldn't be considering Fluorocarbon as it usually breaks well below the stated b.s's and is like tow rope

Hi Adam may I ask the question why ?

I have one Muft . Never used it in an actual fishing situation but I have had a cast or ten over my local park lake a few afternoons when practising my spodding and it's much better than a Spomb imo , opens every time , the pigeon grub I was using doesn't get in the internals like a Spomb and casts really well . It was recommended to me by Mik ( Carprecheur) and I'm glad I invested in one whilst I had the spare cash . Also Dal swears by his .

Thanks men

Pardon me fellas . I've read the last few posts and having difficulty following it . Phil or Adam , the reason for tubing as opposed to naked is ? Humour me

I reckon float legering a heavily ground baited margin is the way to go young man . Maybe even the above utilising a swim feeder of some sort or a baitdropper .

I'd be interested in this too . Then people can sing "6 eyes a jolly good fellow" to me instead

Could NEVER take my Lab fishing . I can only take her walkies when I KNOW nobody else will be around .....and if there is I have to walk another direction or cross the road . I can see the headlines in the Grays a Gazette now . " complete stranger licked to death by Labrador pup". Blink in' things are a pain in the bum but I wouldn't swap her for anything . Well , not much

A few words of wisdom from mr Moors .... http://www.carp.com/topic/6351-running-leads-leaders-and-a-flying-backlead/?fromsearch=1 As I said to Gagna , anyone who is relatively knew to this game can do a lot worse than use the search for lots of his posts . Keith if your reading this , come back to us lol

. Hello Neal mate hope you & yours are well I know it's way off topic but since you brought it up Carpology did Boilie tank tests on loads of companies baits . Going back 4 maybe 5 years ago now , they tested 4 each issue if I remember rightly and , I'm not sure , but I think Simon Scott may have been involved ? Some terrific articles , with pics of the carp munching etc , but I dunno maybe they are available online ? An email to Carpology couldn't hurt ?

I agree with every one of the pro-running set up posters for all the reasons They've mentioned . I try to use as light a lead as possible usually 1.5 Oz or lighter I see what Philip means by needing a heavier lead to keep the lead still on the take but I would just like to say that , on the take , a light lead bumps along the lake bed to a degree , helping with the hooking process and negating the need to actually physically strike . It's something I picked up on from reading Moorsey's posts on here from a few years back , he's a strong believer in Running set ups with slack lines and , Gagna , you could do a lot worse than search some of his posts on here mate . Imo Keith Moors = top angler . I could be wrong but I even recall him posting about confidentially using running rigs in weed . I shall be searching for that one myself now lol

Well not the Spuds

Spuds won't be losing tonight . Brucie baby with a 98th minute penalty

CM , Mufty , Beanzy , UP97 .....A call to arms !!!!! Let's do this shower tonight fellas , positive mental attitude , we are united , stick together and we can prevail . They win the title and we'll never hear the end of it . I can't post a link but it'll be on Hammers TV . Just google it

I see Dimi has got himself a nice shiny new contract . With appearance & performance payments it could be 125k a WEEK . Good move by Pinky & Perky I think

Yes I watched to too to specifically watch the kid . He rang rings around West Brom even considering Pulis' dog poo it was some performance ....

Indeed . A fine cup tie , couldn't have complained of the result had gone the other way .

Be careful what you wish for

Well we were awful last night Beanzy

With the used knickers there's no need for Salmon

Well what a boring load of old carp THAT game was . God knows how I managed to stay awake . Mind you Joey O'briens super shot was worth the wait

It'll be a good game that's for sure so have a great day Steve . Just hope it's not ruined before it even kicks off by new age FA Cup team selections....