dougmoon

cracking write up and lovely fish. wel done mate

bet that was quicker than searching dans posts all 39 posts

http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?p=564628&highlight=#564628 you beat me. i remembered darth munga had posted on it

Prawns and spraying maggots over the top.

Eh?????? Lol. I didn't notice. Reading it on my phone

Tony had all his perch at night.

Are you still in some kinud of cast?[/quote Yep still wearing the lovely brace ] What a nightmare. Is it permanently fixed in place, or can you take it off for baths and suck like? I can take it off at night and for showers etc

How big do the Carp actually go in the bottom lake then? I'd always thought the bigger lumps were the in middle and top lakes. 30 ish. Tony is the man ill get him to post later

Are you still in some kinud of cast?[/quote Yep still wearing the lovely brace only 3 more weeks hopefully

Back is getting there slowly more x rays in a couple of weeks

A couple of the guys I work with do. Sethspider ( tony with me at sandhurst does. 3x4 lb and a 5 one night). I've only fished it a few times. We knew the old owners well Top lake iris he kept is now syndicate. Bottom two kingfisher and lodge sold. New owners are ok

1st lake you come to. Kingfisher has the bigger carp in (and perch). Cc more live is the going bait and the best swims 1&2. There is a bar from the monk. 25 per 24 at weekends 20 during the week. Best place for tickets is crowborough tackle shop

im not fussy it is nice to catch now and again

I've a mate who fishes it a fair bit. I'll find out for you. Did you get my email?

agreed

She can't expect to do what she does, then google the place to get complimented. Whereas other fisheries are helpful and friendly often find when the google themselves everyone gives great feedback and reports. Treat others how you would like to be treated springs to mind i am a friend to everyone. please dont choose to be my enemy

there are loads of threads on how bad they are. try this one http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=47688&highlight=korda+hooks

here is the instructions for the v2 i presume they are the same http://www.attackle.com/uploads/manuals/08f0f333ebbad1fa47f97e63898fb93f4bc614b3.pdf doug

Or you could use the rig marole freefall tubing.

Part of your comment is one reason I don't like Helicopter set-ups, especially with a "naked" line section of light breaking strain mainline. You should be using a line strength of at least 15lb to my mind. Have a read of these, some good pics and ideas here: http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=51296 http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=36456 http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?p=519408#519408 http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=37603 Thanks for your patience. That last thread had a brilliant picture in it and would be my preferred set up. The only thing is, if the beads can release then how do you prevent them sliding down the line on the cast or when playing a fish? This is probably obvious but not to me I currently use Daiwa sensor brown 15lb. I don't want to use a leader so should I go for a higher breaking strain line? The new lake I am fishing has some nice twenties and probably thirties too by now. What size beads should I use and which of the two sizes of sinker? The beads I used on that set-up were 8mm Rubber beads. A small PVA string loop or foam nugget will stop the beads sliding down on the cast, but it honestly doesn't matter that much, as you want them to slide up the line on impact with the water, so that the rig itself settles on the silt. As for playing fish, it doesn't matter if they slide down to the lead attachment, in fact it is more likely to help avoid the trailing lead getting snagged or stuck in anything. I've landed a fair number of fish to over 30lb on 15lb Daiwa Sensor, its a pretty good line, and years ago I did use it with Helicopter set-ups. i still only use 12lb line. in my mind if i need to use heavier i shouldn't be fishing there

i would say going by the fact no one has responded it is a very closed shop. or no one on here is a member.

I've always used crust on the hook. Since I was a nipper at my local pond. I've never got on with baitbands etc

Agreed. Always feed with biscuit and or pellets. 99 out of 100 I use crust on the hook

GT 80 has had a good following since its introduction in 2003.Sorry you didn't like it because we found it bullet proof. Its not in many shops at the moment because we're replacing it with GT80+ which has slightly better knot strength and abrasion resistance. Original GR60 should be available for another 2 years possibly longer if demand continues. Pro-Carp was introduced this year in an effort to provide a good reliable line for less than ten quid--check the knot strength against any .35 line,and the abrasion resistance is right up there. Hope this helps. Richard. Another constructive post from you Richard. It's nice to see a tackle company respond to posts in the way you do - no overselling or plugging etc. Just good feedback to the members on here, when the questions are asked. This is what, in my honest opinion, puts companies such as yours at the top of the pile. It would be great if others would follow suit. I agree. So good to hear manufacturers being honest. Please carry on Doug

stunning well done