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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 ? .

Excellent ! , it will be great to get at least 2 reviews and see if there are any findings in common .

Well off you go then Greekskii , the forum is waiting for a review , chop , chop ! .

Hello AA I should have said that I have a 11' rod for my controller work AND a 9' rod for my close in ( just a hook and a mixer ) work and / or tight swims . My 9' rod is an old fibreglass rod , but I have read good reviews on the Extricator , and I wouldn't be surprised if someone on the forum has got one . I have no experience of the Nash rods , but Spr is obviously very happy with them . I don't know where you live , but there is the Brentwood Carp Show this weekend , then 5 Lakes , maybe you need to go and have a "play " with some rods ? .

I'm glad BC has had practical experience of this brolly system because just watching the youtube video it LOOKS flimsy , and wouldn't the material not stop the scorching sun as per your problem in France ? - BUT I have never seen one in the flesh . IMO don't waver Smufter , go MHR , you know it makes sense ! .

Hello AA I'm thinking that an 11' rod would pick up / mend the line better if you were surface fishing with a controller further out rather than stalking close in . Also would you need the extra length in certain swims to reach over , play fish around margin lillies / reeds / weeds ? .

So it's what everyone is saying then , buy the MHR ! , but like Framey I hadn't considered blocking the sunlight out ; fortunately I've still got my 50" Solace if I have to fish in the open with the sun beating down .

Hello Smufter Framey beat me to it ! . I don't fish in France , and when I know it's going to be a scorcher I either do an evening session , or an early morning session and pick a swim that offers me shade - yes I know Yonny I should be choosing my swims on where the fish are , but I don't want to melt ! . However , I have got a Skull Cap for my brolly which I took off as you need to take more care putting the brolly up and taking it down ( I broke the brolly in my haste to open it up ) ; so I'm going to keep the Skull Cap on permanently and see if the double thickness of material ( and the peak ) stop , or reduce the problem you talk about . Failing that there's lots of trees around my lake ! .

Hello Smufter I've got the Wychwood Solace 50" HD and when it broke Wychwood replaced it no questions asked under their guarantee ; when I was buying the Solace the shop said a 60" would be too big , well I found the 50" too cramped if I wanted to keep my 12' rods in their sleeves inside my brolly . I looked at the MHR , but went for a Trakker 60" Tempest Brolly in the end as there's nothing inside to bash your head on ! .

Not my area , hopefully Cyborx will be along to advise you .

Thanks , Blue . I'll maybe treat myself one day .

Which of the lakes have you fished please Blue. ? .

Lovely fish , Nick . I guess that was in your American Football days ? , you look like you were built like a brick outhouse ! .

Umm this thread seems to have morphed into an Ardleigh thread , not that I'm complaining ! . Hopefully Shakey74 won't think I'm being disrespectful , but would Nick also like to comment about unknown / seldom caught monsters please ? . Ta

Happy that you're safe and sound ( but not of mind ! ) Chill. , but will the snow covering stop you registering and / or striking when you get a bite ? .

So there's only Chill. left out there , possibly lying snuggled up conserving his battery power ? .