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https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/free-spirit-carp-rods/21817-free-spirit-ctx-carp-rods-matt-finish.html#/choose-12_5ft_3_25lb_with_50mm_rings

I've seen a Matt finish version of them somewhere but there wasn't any pics which was a shame because I know what you mean, I think it was Johnson Ross ?

That lot should keep em busy for a while

I am on the 3rd one now I got sad for a bit at the start 😀

I dont think they will be able to corner the market these days the internet pricing will keep them in check,if they take advantage the customers will vote with there feet

I was hoping you would say that,😁 I still think conditions are good for it, hopefully I will have the place to myself no one is booked on at present so things are looking good for it

Is it still the time of year to go for it baitwise ? Particles yes or no ? I have 5kg I want to use up and quite a lot of bait in my freezer,I have Sunday night ,booked on vermuyden, weather looks quite mild I feel like spodding for a big hit match carp style good idea or suicide ?

Bring a whippet party ? 😀

I was thinking we need to market a flat cap stand for bivvies ? 😁😁😁

Roughly what range in wraps ? are the different types of throwing sticks useful to please ? I am going to be doing some extreme distance fishing soon possibly even over 18.5 wraps 😮😏😀 and maybe I will need s stick for that ?

This is my latest rig size 6 longshank for the club lake size 4 otherwise Simple and effective, I keep the coated braid on it apart from the hair I want it stiff all the way up to the hook, I've also started using a more hippy length hair, I believe that fish are finding it tricky to eject and I am getting a good hook hold so far, I have also experimented with longer hooklinks for me at present I like 8" plus

My bedchair came in a cyprinus box it was a tracker one 😄😄😄 It wasn't really I am too tight for tracker

I've spent a while playing with rigs this year only to deduce that a simple knotless knot rig has been as useful as any,especially for bottom baits and wafters,the only extra I've added is a line aligner i do like a multi rig for pop ups though

They aren't all identical are they ? My basic understanding is the Higher the HH number the more waterproof they are Link worked for me btw it was a JRC 4G 1 man bivvy with wrap

https://m.facebook.com/groups/240612135981087?view=permalink&id=3094687023906903 Just seen this in FB not sure if it's near you or not

Well spotted good advice, I think your bait /hook combination is perhaps too big something seems to be stopping it going in far eniugh, I would maybe try 15mm with a size 6 and maybe with a longer rig of 7/8 inches and see what happens with that

Could be bad luck,hook sharpness, maybe the hooklength is slightly too short maybe try 7-8 inches,maybe the bait is too close to the hook or something can you add a pic of the rig that may help ?

The most important feature for me is the time it takes to put up and take down, I don't want to be messing about with one for ages, I love my cyprinus brolly system now, has a zip in front which I've never used yet and ive added a JRC multi fit mozzie mesh which fits well I might add and stops me getting bitten by those flying vampires whilst still having a good view of the lake Personally I would rather use a 1 man bivvy for my solo fishing as it's easier and quicker to put up and you don't get tempted to buy loads of other toot to fill the void as you haven't got much free space 😀

There are usually some good deals about tbh, There are quite a few bivvies around now that seem good quality, and now may be a good time to find one as winter is coming

Single skin ones dont have a wrap I don't think, have a look at cyprinus bivvys and brollys they seem to do a good range and usually a good spec, Are you just looking for a used one ? Have you got a budget in mind ?

Good luck will keep an eye out for updates on your progress I've always found I get better 4g signal if I stand on 1 leg on a bucket and sing Angry Anderson's timeless classic Suddenly whilst wearing waders and a dress 😄

The new ones are telescopic are the old ones? They pack down small I think they look good, they even do a 12ft one that packs down smaller as well, worth a look anyway

They did have some good bits gizmos do look good though with the illuminated snag ears, I liked the look of the new rods, right through the range from the pimped up vaders upwards

Hi guys Just thought I would share my recent experience of dealing with sonik, Had an issue with one of bite alarms(, I had cross threaded it and it would no longer go on my buzzer bar, I messaged them and they offered me a new one for free if I payed postage , however I said all I needed was the replacement screw they didn't have one so sent me a returned unit free of charge so I could use the thread from that, not only that I have switched it to a nice blue roller, Just checked out there 2019 träde show video, they look to have some good new tackle coming out next year,

Generally I like them tbh they do most I want the only thing like I said is the casting distance but it's not really bothered me yet, I do enjoy playing fish on them tbh and at aborter ranges they are a joy to use Can't help you with that neck of the woods tbh but good luck finding one