yonny

A 20 from horseshoe holds the merit of a 40 from the monument as well...... Proper carp for proper anglers.

Disagree. That may be the point of the rig for less experienced anglers (the chuck-it-out-and-have-a-beer brigade) . For those that are experienced, the point of the rig is to fish spots that cannot be fished effectively with more conventional rigs. It can be used to chuck at fish showing over an area of unknown bottom but that is a secondary purpose. I would never dream of putting a choddy on a clear area.

If it's not clean on the deck then whack a split shot an inch or two under the hook on the rig you're already using. Comments above are correct, what you're doing already will catch carp from any water. Job done.

The Linch Hill complex is the best in Oxford. Christchurch and Willow lakes can be fished on a day ticket.

£5 for 3 zigs is VERY pricey! You can get 100m of Drennan double strength for £5. That will make 33 10ft zigs.

Lets try again..... I used this rig in 2012 thinking I had invented it. I called it the anti-eject chod. I caught my first UK 40 on it so immediately thought it was the best rig ever. Over the course of the season however it didn't outfish the other rigs I was using. I use a much less complicated version now although still quite different to the standard chod. I remember seeing that rig on the Korda website shortly after I had though of it and was well gutted my "secret" was out!!

I used this rig in 2012 thinking

Loads of Pike and Tench. Hardly any Carp before the lake was rejuvenated - You could count them on one hand. Must have re-stocked it.

I've heard a few stories about the lake in Aldwinkle. Head straight through the village from the A605 and you come to it on your left. It has a car park and map with the swims marked out but there is no contact info anywhere (and I mean anywhere). Someone has sorted the place out and is keeping it proper schtum!!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .... I've just joined the forum with the aim of finding a new syndicate venue in Northamptonshire for 2009. I've been carping for some time and have covered Stanwick, Bluebell, Grendon, Headlands, Welham, Hannington, Barkers & Brightwell, Kiniwell, South View. I am currently looking at getting a ticket for Clover @ Ecton but this is only to get on the list for Jigsaw syndicate. I have seen what looks likes a nice water in Auldwinckle but can't find any info. Any suggestions???