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I've never used either of them tbh, I reckon both would work, bait is a personal thing, I've used baits people swear by and not caught on them, but that's probably not the baits fault, you just have to find one you are confident in, and that usually comes from results not other peoples opinions Good luck

I cant believe they are going to make people cast in this heat 😱😱😱😱

Trial and error the only way to learn 😁

I'm using size 4s maybe I need proper shark hooks, they aren't small eyes either, maybe the extreme is just too extreme, will keep having a play though, maybe the non extreme will be better to use, or I can find another use for it, I'm not buying anything else 😂 I already have a few chod filaments and fluoros 😳 maybe next time 😏 That being said the cam h20 that's in the hydrolink is lovely to use just needs bending amd shaping into place,

I'm starting to think I am not dead keen on the hydrolink extreme, I'm probably missing the point or doing something wrong, but if I want to make a simple knot less knot when I go to push it back through the eye the braid doesn't but the fluoro goes through, it's not the most user friendly product I've come across, I do own quite a lot hooklinks this one may also go into the at home tackle box 😳

I've never bought any for this exact reason 😁 They never write on the blurb what flavours they are and that annoys me 😳

I meant on nicks 360 type rig, I'm with you on the hinged one

I'm just guessing but wouldn't you want to remove one so the spool sits closer to the body 😳

What if you used a swivel with a large eye or a swivel with an extra ring, then it would really turn without friction, main concern would be whether or not the tungsten beads would pull through under pressure, if it worked though would certainly give it more freedom to spin 🤔

One thing I did notice about stiff part length is that the longer it is (probably to a certain point) , the trickier it was to eject once it pricked, and the more flexibility (in the curved chod link) it had the longer the hook stayed stuck in my hand, I can't really explain what I mean very well but being really stiff from the double strands of the multi rig loop, made it seem like it would be tougher to eject, i think I am trying to say it is more springy if its a bit longer 😳

With mine when you add the pop up and put it into water it does pull the hook up into a better angle, but I did read that hsr are less effective if the stiff part is too short, as this doesn't allow it to stretch enough when the fish tilts up,

I didn't see you had edited this post that's an interesting idea, I take it the loop knot has no chance of pulling through the beads and swivel due to the knot and blobbing

The putty on that one goes round the knot so shouldn't move but will bear it in mind if I do other rigs, it's like a multi rig, I am using Extreme just uses thicker fluoro I think, better for stiff rigs etc, here's the description

It's going to be hot again this week probably cause a second wave some places 🙄

A cyprinus K2 would be a more solid bet 20000hh, my bunker is 20000hh and nothing gets past that, well made and robust bivvy, a K2 would be a much better option imo

I got my hydrolink extreme yesterday so I have tried the same rig with that, quite pleased not as stiff as the mouth trap but a lot more subtle

Great pic stunning

Just keep learning will seem like 2nd nature one day, and think how rewarding a bite will be when you get one, just enjoy the ride

Looking at that really does make a big water look appealing, I might do a session on the big part of my lake next time as I've got size envy 😁

Any joy yet? looks a nice place wouldn't mind seeing more pics if you have time 👍

Good luck hope you get off to a winning start 👍🍀🤞

This may help you a bit, Alfie Russell has done lots of bits round the London park lakes so there may be more to watch, but they do look like some stunning carp, travel light and walk round getting to know the place maybe dropping some bait in some likely areas and keep walking,

I generally get a night, I would be 24 in the car park and home, it's not that far from me really maybe one day I will venture up there it does look nice , but I think I would steer clear at the moment sounds like a nightmare

I watched Paul heseltines vid on there this week he said he had to do 2 nights just to get a swim he wanted to fish , sounds terrible 😢

I've been having a good play with this one recently, and I've really started to see the benefit of using the mouth trap doubled over like the multi rig, its solid as a rock, I don't think it would budge if blown out, i pulled one at both ends last night with hook pullers and the hook snapped before the chod link naturally I will put a boom on it but I think this one will be tough to eject, can't wait to try it now 🤔