elmoputney

I'm going to ask a possibly stupid question now 😂 Hook ring swivels? Are they working for you or against you if your bait spins when it's picked up ? Do they make it easier or harder for the fish to eject the rig? And do they stop the rig turning so easily or effectively if the hookbait spins rather than say a bait screw which will only turn so far before it pulls the hook round ? It's something that's bugged me for a while now, and I can't work it out 😂

I definately went through a spell when match the hatch was more productive, I usually try one or two different ones just to see, no point having all 3 rods asking the same question, but I think for me location, spots, and preperation are more important, I think the freebies play a big part too, if they trough on them they are more catchable, something I will say for free though This years biggest lesson was........ If prebaiting a swim or you know the spots or whatever, when you get there to fish, before you whack out spombs of bait and crash leads around and spaff any early chances by setting the traps, just chuck out a rod with a mesh bag or something while you set the rest of the kit up, I've had a few quick bites just doing this, sometimes I've only got 1 or 2 rods out like this before its gone and that sets you up for a good session, 👍

They were fine with harder pop ups just when they are gooed they become a bit softer and occasionally come off easily, but I know what you mean can be frustrating bringing in no bait when you think you should've had a bite, tbh my goo findings have never been that conclusive anyway, I caught mainly caught on ungooed match the hatch last year a couple of pink goo specials but mainly match the hatch I think, that being said I think my match the hatch ones were usually in the right place lol,

Until recently I would've said bait screw, but I've had a few return with no bait on since I've been dicking about with goos and that, if in doubt tie it on from now on i think

I use one of these, quite light, can be used as a bedchair buddy and is comfortable, works for me https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/trakker-levelite-transformer-chair?gclid=CjwKCAiAlfqOBhAeEiwAYi43FxOLBVJisxC8UC8fgpbTD9ASQ2VDO9LonP5toaSubj51DVv8s0B5yhoC2TUQAvD_BwE

I think I must be overcharging my RM light , I charge it nearly everytime I go, I love a red light setting I do, just nice to see a bit and not let it blind you, The boilies look good Highy mucky but nice 👍

Looks pretty nice that line, let me know how you get on with it

Totally agree, it was when I found out homelessness could be eradicated for a lot less than the cost of our failed track and trace app that the penny really dropped, capitalism relies on poverty and homelessness to sell the dream you can achieve great wealth,and live the dream, when the reality is the dice are loaded and being privileged from birth gives you a much better education and grounding, which is sadly lacking in underfunded state schools but this goverment relies on keeping people poor and stupid, so the common man can make the elite richer through hard work for no real gain other than survival ,

You are right and I agree with you,and you have every right to be negative, I'm sorry for your loss pal, I saw something yesterday that was interesting the police don't prevent crime they turn up after it has happened, crime prevention needs to be tackled and that means stopping people living in poverty and giving them better choices, Until we get rid of this goverment, it's not going to get any better

I once heard a story 2nd hand about a certain water near me that will remain nameless but apparently Gary Beyes was fishing it at the time and there were loads of crayfish in there and it was a nightmare, one day he was fishing eating a curry at the time (maybe ) and all of a sudden hundreds of crayfish all came walking out the lake and just went somewhere else, never to be seen again, they didn't know how they had got there, but they just got up and left My disclaimer is I have no knowledge if this is actually true,I didn't really know the guy that told me, but what a great story, would be amazing if it was true wouldn't it ? 👌

Have you seen Julian Cundiffs variation on the multi rig? I went through a phase when I quite liked it, it's just the addition of shrink tube really but it stops it slipping so easily, I tend to mainly use Ronnie's now though, with a gemini stiff boom so they are nearly always fishing for me , I found the rudd were causing all sorts of damage to supple rigs and they would often come back tangled, I've been playing with thinking tackle noodle kickers in solid bags though lately, look pretty useful but so far I've not caught using one 😂 I just prefer to have some kind of kicker though with whatever rig, the middle one in pic was my old bag rig I would still happily use that too, although I prefer a wide gape now, I think I have almost got to the point where I am confident with whatever I chuck out but I can't help enjoying a Tinker at times, it's nice to see if you can improve things

Good luck Nick, lovely sunrise

Car didn't start, new batteries are expensive nowadays and my new booster managed to melt the clamp 😭 I am starting the I hate 2022 already fan club if anyone wishes to join

Good luck

Thanks, well done by the way 👍

I blanked and my car wouldn't start twice lol, I went out and it started today, what's the betting it works tomorrow morning when I fire it up for early shift 😬

Yeah I think so, solar Bankmaster, well disappointed with it, will see what angling direct say have emailed them About it

I did have my hat on and the navitas onesie, didn't stop me blanking, I think my car felt sorry for me as that wanted me to stay at the lake longer, I had to get a jump start on the way home too, but I got home eventually, 2022 hasn't started that well, and my new bedchair is bent, 😭😭😭😭 2021 with a 99p disguise kit on so far

Same is planned for Cambridge, its a cop out to pretend they are trying to deal with climate change by doing nothing apart from opening their palm for your money to fall Into

Ooogh that looks like another goverment stealth tax 😭

I did go fairly easy in the end, they werent very nice, I got them from work so they probably didn't pay much for them, can't go giving shareholders profits to the minions now can they 😂 It's nice to be out Ive even heard a few boshing and the last one sounded near to my pub chucked solid bag, there is slight hope anyway

Thanks I will don't worry, I'm in me onesie just about to tuck Into these bad boys, had a buffet tea, life is good,

Took a little while had to go and buy a booster from Halfords, I've got 2 rods out in the dark and sort of found some spots pub chucks tonight lol but I am sort of fishing 😂 got the house up now going to make the 3rd a solid bag rod and pump that into the abyss too, I'm not in a bad area to listen for signs though and I found some rudd flipping so thought if they are here there may also be carp

Got my car loaded, just ready to leave, flipping car won't start, 😭😭😭😭😭 This is still 2021 isn't it?

Sad to hear that mate, but I hope it all goes well for you this year and she gets the all clear, just remember it's always good to talk about things, even if you don't think you are struggling, it always helps to spread the load, All the best Elmo