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Hello Chill The line snapped " cleanly " above the Polaris Float . The line about 1-2 ft. above the break was scuffed up . I don't think I overstretched the line . Ah thanks CM I mustn't take the lilies so lightly and check my line carefully next time a Carp tries to plough into them . Thanks Pooter . Thanks Nick . Is it me or have my " likes " option disappeared along with my emojis ? .

Hello Yonny / Chill and anyone who's interested . I was using 12lb Rigmarole SLS Specimen , but I'm going to try the 15lb as I've twice had my line snap . The first time I thought I might have caught it on the Fishing Platform and weakened it . The second time a Carp ( that felt like an upper double ) was going for some lilies and when I tried to stop it the line snapped - the line was a bit scuffed up , but previously it had only been into some lilies . I guess 0.30mm is just too thin when there are lilies around ( and an odd branch that's snapped off a tree and sunk in the lake ) with Carp up to high 20s ? .

Thanks fellas .

Thanks Phil .

Hello Everyone I see that Kryston have brought out a new versions of their Super Nova and No Tangle . So I use the No Tangle to stiffen up my Hook Length of Super Nova so it doesn't tangle during the cast and while it settles on the lakebed ; then the gel dissolves so that the Super Nova returns to it's limp and " non anchoring " state ? . But now if silver fish and / or small Carp start picking at my bait , sucking it in and blowing it out again my Super Nova Hook Length could tangle , couldn't it ? . So if I want a no tangle and resetting presentation I would be advised to use a coated Hook Length combined with a Pop Up ? . Thanks .

Hello Nathan It was me that mentioned the back legs hitting the floor . I hardly use my Barrow , but the last time I did I made sure my Rod Bag was positioned well forward so I could get as close as possible to the Barrow ; although I still had to bend my arms so the back legs didn't ground occasionally the weight was further foreword and it didn't seem to take as much effort to push the Barrow . Oh I'm about 5ft 8ish so your extra height could well make all the difference . 😊

I'll look forward to your feedback JH , especially how you deal with the arms . 🙂

Hi JH I have the JRC Contact Barrow . I haven't needed to use it much , but when I do I have been grounding the back legs sometimes ; I suspect this is down to my poor technique i.e. I need to load the barrow so that I can keep my arms straight and lean forward towards the barrow. I chose the JRC as it folds up flat fairly easily ( when you use your arms and legs ) , and the wheel removes quickly .

Good stuff Richard ! .

Hi Yonny So if the Spool of Line is sitting upright and the line comes off clockwise your reel needs to rotate clockwise ? . Also are you soaking overnight AND winding on through a damp cloth ? Ta

Thanks Dicky Take a bow Ian , you were right ! .

Hello Dicky After you've given the N Gauge a try can you post a review pls. ? Ta 🙂

I THINK there is a kind of symbiotic relationship between Korda and Delkim ( until Korda start making their own Alarms ) , and Korda would only show their indicators - probably .

Hello Yonny Sorry I've been tardy with my feedback , but I haven't been fishing as much as I would like lately . I chose 12lb as the water I'm fishing at the moment , and probably future waters , do not have any Carp heavier than high 20s ; in addition the snags I will be up against ( when they have regrown ) are Lilies , King Cups and Reeds . So far the 12lb has been more than a match for the remnants of last year's Reeds , and overhanging margin branches . I have been just fishing the margins , and I think some longer casts and / or a heavier weight ( I use 1/3 oz for my margin rod ) would help the line to settle down on the spool as I have had some " coiling " .

Hello Richard I hardly ever night fish , but I thought cooking inside your Bivvy was a no no . Or are you just joking ? .

Many thanks for the review Chill

As a Ginger Haired Gentleman , what's wrong with the lovely Coppery Colour ? .

Cloud , your St. Bernard certainly puts the DIS in disdainful looks .

Hello Bags Personally I've never owned a 3lb t/c Rod , but if you described what you want / need the rod to do hopefully someone will be along to advise .

So I can't catch anything bigger than a scraper double , and I'm short . I haven't got a lot going for me then . I think I'll take up Bird Watching .

Ah , but you catch more than your height in big character Carp , Nige .

Am I the only one on the forum that's average height - everyone seems to be 6ft +

Thanks for your detailed write up BC .

It's a shame that you haven't been able to wet a line on your weekend off Nick , but maybe Sky is getting some long walks ? . You could always try Husky Racing

I love my Trakker Tempest Brolly . Sometimes if it's wet and I can't dry it off in the garden I can just connect the sprung loaded rib poles and leave the brolly in the garage or the greenhouse " unfurled " and with a bit of turning over every day within a few days it's dry .