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Cold tap water is probably as cold as any lake I would think, I would give it a go if they melt, i haven't had any issues recently the korda ones have been melting fine pulled a wrongun straight in and it had melted last time I was out

I often wonder why you don't see more pole rollers about, makes perfect sense to me, I would if I was going to use a baiting pole

The thing that put me off a match pole is what will you do if you do want more length, it's not going to be as easy to make more sections, if you are going to DIY it I would go similar to the mk2 but tbh I worked out by the time I had faffed about and made it the allthings 3d one wasn't bad value, and you get a nicer spoon and stuff with it

I like a solid bag tbh, even using my boat I will still use them, if you get them right they can be deadly, especially for quick bites, and you can really get a lot of liquid in them what's not to like 🤔 I'm planning to do some next level stuff with pva this year, just waiting for the warmer weather now

Its well worth watching the mk2 version to see the improvements he made too, I opted for a boat in the end as i felt is was a better all rounder for me but I seriously considered one of these https://www.allthings3d.co.uk/product-page/allthings3d-baiting-pole-configurator

there nearly all northerners I think whippet friendly venue required 😂

It will be fuu-uun

Why not do a poll? 15th - 16th Sept Or Other

15th and 16th September were the 1st provisional dates

I'm still in for anything i thought horseshoe sounded a bit big and scary lol but having watched a video you don't have to be able to chuck 150 to get a bite I'm a little more comfortable with it, I'm pretty used to weed so that doesn't worry me too much, does look like a place you need to get location right though and that could be tricky with a group of us~ but I'm up for the challenge

Terminal tackle UK do a loader kit https://www.terminaltackle.uk/product-category/pva-accessories/ I guess there refill bags may also fit others might be worth checking sizes, they seemed to melt OK but I prefer to tie bags as I find I can get them tighter and neater and it's less faffy

I can't see them staying on with my casting 😂

I also now like to tie up my bags fresh, I now use the korda bags, I think they are great tbh, I like the little yellow scoop makes it a nice easy way to do a bag, once I am about half loaded I whack in a load of goo or other liquid then fill it up, tie it off with tape, I tried the easy loader licky licky type ones like fox but I think you get a better bag when tied up neatly,

If I use nuggets I always stick 1 each side of the hook, they usually seperate then and you can usually see them hit the surface, if you don't consider a rechuck

Let's do a recap of my v quick overnighter, what was learnt Arriving at 10 30pm and setting up in the dark wasnt too bad, fished a swim I know like the back of my hand so all 3 rods were clipped up and sent out in the boat fine, got donks on all of them, so was confident they were fishing. I thought about using the best rigs for for the situation for boat work , also some pretty good potential uses of pva mesh to be a little different, but keeping it all simple and quick change is key, lots to think about now 🤔 Set up by midnight, asleep by 1ish awake at 5 30, couple of cuppas watching the lake started pack up at 8, Mcdonalds by 9 and home, next week I'll be on earlies so can do more investigative work in the daylight, before having to pack up in the dark at 4am 😬 But I've proved I can do the work overnighter yay, something to build on now, And modular stuff is brilliant when you need to be quick and organised highly recommend the Wychwood comforter rucksack and cool bag, Loads of positives, I was well aware I completely bypassed the main key factor though location, but that will come as I start rebuilding the bigger picture I'm pleased today anyway 😂

I downloaded duck duck go and I can now view the site as god intended thanks for the tip it was driving me bonkers

Does this happen to anyone else? Its happened on my last 2 phones now and it's driving me bonkers doesn't happen on any other site jsit this one?

Only thing I've got in Sept is my anniversary which is the 9th, so. If we can avoid that would be great otherwise I'm freeee

Used to when I smoked doesn't worry me so much now, tbh I can't change what I do that much, I did spod with a nitrile glove on last week but that was more because I didn't want to get spod juice in my spider bite, I quite enjoyed having clean hands still afterwards though lol might be worth considering 😂

Bank tackle do some xl ones that are pretty good, they are a bit longer and cover more of the swivel, I preferred those to normal length and they stayed in place better

I'm a professional overthinker but I like tinkering with things, I would use that stuff without worrying too much tbh, ultimately it won't be worse than a corroded hookpoint, maybe do it advance like you say but if it means you still have a sharp hook point the next morning it's worth it, and if they have got close enough to find out with a sharp hook it's probably too late for them anyway

Don't be scared of coloured kickers, I've caught using them especially pink I got some esp ronnie clips and I got some hooks prepped with shrink tube so I can just swap em over, personally I think shrink tube keeps the rig sat better positioned, the kickers can move and twist a bit but they are easier if you haven't got them prepped in advance

Hi mate Really sorry to hear about your friend, that's terribly sad to hear, it sounds like he had an awful run of luck such a shame and a tragic loss, hope you are bearing up OK, if you need to chat or anything just drop us a message,

I see they do a fisherman's breakfast sound good to me 😂🍳🍳 http://www.merringtoncarpfishery.co.uk/the-hayes-lake1

I guess Shropshire is sort of in the middle ish isn't it? Couple of hours or so for me so that's fine for me 👍