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Hi Yonny This is very interesting . Just to make sure , the 3 inches is measured from the Putty / Shot resting on the lake bed to the bottom of the Pop Up ? . Ta .

Well one of my most important pieces of equipment is my old 2L semi translucent ice cream tub ; this tub doubles as my refresh water container to splash over any Carp lying in my Carp Cradle , and my Pop Up tester . I am a putty user , it's a lot more fiddly than a weight , but you can fine tune the balance of your pop up ; I also like to wrap the Putty around the tag end of my last knot . I also like to position my Grip Stop opposite to where the hook barb ends . Oh , I'm a Ronnie Rig user . Hope some of this rambling makes sense , Smufter .

Thanks , Greekskii .

Thanks B.C.

Hello Everyone I was finding that I needed to go out deeper than my Thigh Waders would let me - it's a little disconcerting as you watch the water creep up towards your crutch . So , as recommended by Big Common , I've bought myself some Pros Waders Chesties Sz. 8 ( because that's my shoe size ) and I'm very happy with them - £37.99 ( includes signed for delivery by UPS ) ; when I was buying my Thigh Waders I tried on some Trakker Chesties , but found all the material a bit overwhelming - I'm much happier with my Pros Waders . Incidentally how do you Chestie wearing lads store your Chesties after you have worn them please ? , upside down to let all the moisture drain away as you would for a normal pair of Wellies ? . Ta

Hi Cyborx I have been using barbless Muggas for a few seasons now , then I read good reviews of the ESP , but fishing barbless only waters I couldn't use them - until now . I can't say I'm unhappy with the Muggas , it's more a case of " is there something better available " . Hi Nick Hmm , yes as you and Cyborx say if it isn't broke don't fix it . you'd think those roosting Carp would be easy to catch , I guess they're just too sleepy ? .

Hello Fellas I see that ESP have released their Cryogen hooks in barbless now , so I was wondering whether to go for the Gardener or the ESP - I'm currently using Gardner Muggas on a Ronnie Rig . Ta

Blimey TKT I'm glad I don't live in Leicestershire your water sounds really boring .

That's a good point Cloud . I sit up in a chair during my day sessions and I have enough headroom as I have a Trakker Tempest Brolly and there are no internal ribs nor boss , BUT I am about 5ft. 8" .

Ooh you keep saving me money with your suggestions , Yonny ; and the best thing was watching the Tacklebox TV review on Youtube .

Thanks B.C. ; as you know the Vass R has a fixed fur lining so your observations are very helpful .

Thanks very much fellas , but now you've given me choices ! . I'll have to get myself down to a tackle shop and try both on to get the sizing right in relation to thickness of socks . In theory I'm leaning towards the Skee-Tex , because I'm thinking I could take the linings out when / if the weather warms up ? .

Hello Spr I can't find the post now , but you mentioned you wear a pair of Skee-Tex Ultralight , how do you find them please ( i.e. how warm , hardwearing ) ? , as you are nutty enough to go fishing when it's snowing - allegedly you're in for a treat this week ! . Sorry for the post hijack everyone , but with all these discounts flying around maybe someone will treat themselves to a new pair of wellies ? .

That's a shame that you blanked , Smufter , but at least after all your research you are happy with the MHR . Thanks for the review .

Ooh , ta very much Yonny ! .

Thanks BC . It looks like Angling Direct have reduced their prices to bring them more or less in line with Cyprinus . I guess that Cyprinus only deal online , so I might be off to A.D. to " have a bit of a lie down " .

So is the Cyprinus Base Camp Flatbed the same bed as the Wychwood Tactical Flatbed pls. , Yonny ? . Ta .

Hi Smufter I know I'm repeating myself , but the shop recommended I buy a 50" Solace as the 60" would be just too big ; I've now got a 60" Trakker and I can get my spare rods , in their sleeves , inside the 60" sheltered from the weather / sticky fingers . Glad you're enjoying the MHR , you and PG Tips Monkey should stay nice and dry tucked back inside . Your swim looks nicely tucked away and private , love the little bridge . Tight lines ! .

Well I don't need to borrow the MHR anymore thanks Smufter , I'm acting as Plumber's Mate to my Wife and then it's off to the pictures . I wouldn't take the MHR out of the bag as you know full well it you'll never get it back in there ! .

Now I'm in a quandary Smufter , do I wish that you have a lovely , dry , carefree day fishing , or that it chucks it down so we can have a report on the MHR ! ? . Maybe I should borrow the MHR as it's probably going to rain on Tuesday here , which coincidentally is my day off this week ? .

I've heard the expression that " everything is bigger and better in Kansas " , well your clouds are epic ! . 😀

Roll on the 20th then , I'm getting excited to see what the final outcome is going to be - yes I know , I don't get out much ! 😟

Well hopefully the recent cold spell discouraging you from fishing , Smufter , has worked out to your advantage , imagine if you'd bought the MHR and the new offering is much better for you . Anyway I'm finding your post very interesting , thanks very much . 😀

Awesome 'photos Lineguy . I wouldn't be surprised to see a UFO emerge from those clouds .

Has anyone actually paid £40 for this line , or is the going price really £20 ? .