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That just reminded me of this video for some reason 😂

I'm blooming cold just standing at the smoking shelter at work. Hope you catch one, good luck. I'm going in to get warm.

I have a greys 7ft stalker rod it's pretty decent tbh my daughter uses it mainly though, if you want a cheap, cheap one the ngt profiler ones are about as good as any of the cheaper ones, I had some but sold them, I find short rods feel a bit weird tbh.

You can never have enough, They are always dirty when you need them, self cleaning buckets should be a thing. The ridgemonkey ones are also good, i wouldn't mind the complete set of those also😂 I've also got the tracker one with the airflow draining system. I think I have a bucket and hookbait problem.

I just like taking loads of bits of bait would be good to just take it all in one bucket Crumb/chops Boilies Pellets Hemp or whatever particle I want to use that day, Then I can just mix it in the big bucket and spod as much as I mix.

I've just done it Korda Kontainer bucket and ridgemonkey DLX brew set. 2 things I've kinda wanted for a while and not wanted to pay full price for 😬 Fishing outlet had them both on a deal and with an extra 10% off. They will both make me more streamlined and weight efficient 😂

https://amzn.eu/d/bCGEtJI These with a couple of clothes pegs. #BobsyerUncle

Mcf one looks the best http://www.mcfcarpfishing.co.uk/page22.html

Do you guys wear your salopettes when in bed? Unless it's really cold I tend to remove them in favour of base layer and joggers as I get too hot. I also got some fleece lined workwear combats from Aldi a while ago, they are pretty good for when you first arrive as you don't want to be too hot when, carting all your toot about and getting set up. I also never wear my baselayers whilst setting up and wait til I'm sorted so I don't get too hot.

If its really cold use 2 hot water bottles and just stagger the start times, that way when one starts cooling the other will still be nice and warm. Also base layers, good socks, sleeping bag, hat and hot drinks and a hearty warm meal are your friend. And use a groundsheet and overwrap on your bivvy, it will keep the free warmth from farts safely stored 😂

Can you not bolt it, clamp it or strap it down somehow ? Seems weird that would be designed so that it was free moving. Good luck though

Might be interesting to try making some fast breakdown baits, especially as I only get to do overnighters usually. Could be a good way of getting them on the feed quicker. That being said I could just buy some fast breakdown pellets and save the faffing about.

I've been having a look at pellet makers, basically a mincer I think. So if you wanted to make a fast breakdown pellet would you just not use egg with your base mix/powders etc and just use water and possibly other liquids then just air dry?

Nice reels 😎

Maybe if you had glugged it before you chucked it in they might have all sunk, interesting idea though maybe something to think about. Was thinking maybe fastish breakdown nuggets.

Okuma 8k, bulletproof, great line lay, smooth, 5year warranty, best reel in that price bracket.

I think you need to just go and sit on them a bit like goldilocks would. One mans chair is another man's porridge or something. You will know when you find the "one"

They look pretty smart with the powder added and smell like bananas mmmmm

I buy steamed, not sure it makes a difference but makes me feel like I am winning in some way.

Yep I can manage a brilliant pre baiting campaign in my head proper project management level, I do weed raking and all sorts, the reality is often much different. I even look for particles that don't need soaking and boiling these days, even cool box friendly particles seem a hassle 😳

I don't think I would love it enough to go through the pain, I will continue just messing with liquids and powders to scratch the itch 👍 Got some pellets being coated in liquid at the moment, hopefully they will have dried out enough to coat them in some premium attract + powder tonight, then I might even try and go fishing to test them if I am allowed 😂

I was going to add chilli hemp oil I forgot to add it to the list 😳 Tbh I was just thinking what the cost saving would be, for the little spare time I have presently I think I will keep buying it for now. Just wanted to see what it would cost compared to buying it, I wasn't going to add it all but it was £22 for 5ltr so I would use the spare for glugging etc

I was bored last night so I put together a mix using AA base mix to see what it would cost lol. Hnv Super red mix 85% premium attract + 5% hydrolysed liver powder 5% spirulina 1% garlic powder 2% Chilli powder 2% 5l liver hydro Not sure if I would add a flavour maybe chorizo or something meaty but would certainly work out cheaper 🤔

Do you have a sheet that you use for base mix formulations? Would quite like to have a play with one 😂

I think a good edge might be adding vitamins and healthy good stuff to a bait, might not make it anymore attractive but would certainly add longevity to it and be good for the fish. One ingredient that has to be in any bait I buy nowadays is liver of some sort, just a confidence thing.