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Scents , hmm , that's interesting . Let the countdown begin , and you have a much better puppy experience than Yonny . 😀

If I can recreate the problem I will indeed take a 'photo , but it's probably going to be like that mysterious noise you get with your car that disappears as soon as you get to the garage ! . When I plonk my rig into my ice cream tub with a bit of force that seems to sort the problem out , which makes me want to believe that when cast out the rig would hit the water and settle on the lake bed sitting up nicely . Aah , I did wander if I should add some shrink tube to cover where the hook eye joins the swivel eye . Thank very much fellas . 😀

Has anyone used these please ? . A couple of times I've tested out my pop up in my ice cream tub to see how it sits and the hook appeared to have " collapsed " rather than sitting up " cocked " as it were . As the margins in my lake are no longer Winter clear I can't have a stab at recreating how my rig would enter the water , as when I'm testing my rig in my ice cream tub I'm just lowering the rig down . I would hate to think that there is a chance that the hook is jamming ( ? ) in the hook ring swivel while I'm sitting there thinking my pop up is beautifully poised to snare a passing carp . 😀

Yes there are quite a number of dogs that go mad behind the letterbox , but when you meet them they are calm and friendly . I guess the dogs are just protecting their owners / their " manor " . One dog owner thought it's because Posties deliver bills and the dogs pick up on their owners getting upset when they receive these bills ? . Let's hope your puppy is better behaved than Yonny's , I'm sure I'm not the only one that's looking forward to the 'photos . 😊

When I'm delivering the post a Staffie is one of my favourite dogs , most of them give you such a loving look , and the blue is such a cool colour . 🙂

Maybe a pm to Nige will give you all the information you need , Ginger . 🙂

Hello Esmin Just rereading this Post . Have any of the suggestions helped you land any Carp ? . 😃

Hello Esmin I'm surprised you haven't had a reply , maybe your post got buried / decent weather / Bank Holiday . My opinión , for what it's worth , is yes change to a stiffer Boom Section . Have you read the post " Pop - Up Advice " ? ; for example Greekskii 's rig is sitting up very proud - Atomic Chod Wyre . I have no experience of ESP Ghost , Korda products would be more readily available .

Well that's very encouraging that you've reached the same presentation independently . A Plan B , washed out Pop Up , or at least Baby Pink Pop Up , maybe ? .

So , kind of like Robertzilla says if he's a good mate wouldn't he at least let you look at his rig ? . Multi Rig , Stiff Hinge Rig , Ronnie Rig ? , and more importantly , how high is his Pop Up presented ? .

Thanks Greekskii So under the dollop of Putty is the knot that connects the Coated Braid to a short length of Amnesia ? .

Would you like to show the forum your " go to rig " , Greekskii ? , or do you prefer to keep an " edge " ? .

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 ? .