crusian
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You've got so much room in your bivvy , Highy , why not hang up a glitter ball , and have yourself a disco ? . Or maybe some Morris Dancers ? . 😁
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Thanks , Elmo . The jprecision hook is one I can look at as I'm only allowed to use barbless hooks - crimping / filing not allowed . 😃
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That's great thanks , Kev. I'm already using ESP Tungsten Loaded Semi Stiff since Yonny recommended it ; I did have a try with Korda Ready Made multi rig with the Kamo Braid , but I found the coating didn't keep it's rigidity over time , and so messed the presentation up . So now I'm concentrating on whether to use a hook with an in- turned , or out - turned eye . 🤔
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Hello Commonly . I've not been happy with the hook holds I've had with Kranks which I put down to the size of Carp that I catch . ESP Trig Hammers were a particular disaster for me .
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Thanks very much , Kev. At the moment I have one rod with a Ronnie , and the other with a multi rig so I can try different hook patterns ; the pattern I'm trying at the moment is a ESP Grip Rigger which has an out turned eye .
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Hello Kev Could you describe your pop-up rig please , or do you prefer not to say ? . I use pop-ups exclusively , and all the Carp I catch are hooked in the scissors ; that's using a Ronnie Rig with a Gardner Mugga Sz. 6 . Like Kindfisher I'm keen to hook the Carp I catch in the tougher , less inclined to damage lips rather than the scissors . 😃
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I don't have your experience of fishing a big water , Commonly , so I'm curious as to why you suggest a Winter campaign rather than now in the Autumn - I thought Winter was the hardest month ? . Is it because the smaller fish are less active as it gets colder ? . 😃
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You mention using Wafters , is this because the lake bed is " dirty " i.e. covered in leaves and twigs ? . I'm wondering if there is also smelly silt , and the heavier ( ? ) lead you are using on your Carp set up is pulling your bait into the silt / leaves hiding or making your boilies stinky winky ? . 😃
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How many acres is your water , and are there any features ? . Maybe arrive at the waterside at dawn and watch for any signs of Carp - I'm assuming you are not fishing a huge reservoir , and you can comfortably do a slow circuit looking for signs before you choose a swim .
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I'm not sure where to start 🤔 . What are you catching when you are method feeder fishing , i.e. species , size , etc . Have you any idea how many Carp the water holds ? . Maybe a description of the water you are fishing ? . 😃
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Did you stretch before , and after exercising , Elmo ? ; a little cool down , and stretch after working out will hopefully help reduce those aching muscles . 😃
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Ah , the warrior returns home triumphant 💪 . It's been very entertaining waking up in the morning reading about your latest news , thanks very much . 🍻
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Well that looks like a creative solution to your problem , BB . 😃
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That's two Mirrors = 2 free nights now , isn't it ? / 😁
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🥳 Well that Mirror's got to be worth an additional night for free 🤔 👍
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Yes , as Nick has said before " enjoy the journey " . It's amazing what you are achieving , with that size water I would have talked myself into abject failure before my first cast . 😃
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Is that your first double , jh92 ? . Hopefully you are starting to work your way through the smaller Carp , and the big boys and girls will come along to find out what all the excitement is about ? . 😃
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I don't know what part of the country you are in , jh92 , but as you know there are thunderstorm warnings out . As you say take it easy , don't get heat stroke like my Sister , after you've built this trip up / put so much thought and effort into it . 😃
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Have a great time at your new Res. , jh92 . 😃
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Watch out fishes here comes " Highys Autumn Campaign " ! . I've only fished 4 times this year due to problems with my toes / family holiday / seeing family / it's too damn hot at the moment , so I'm also looking towards emptying the lake starting the end of this month 😁
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Well it sounds like your Sister is helping now , just like Elmo suggested . Best wishes to you , Highy , you're too young to have to go through this stress . 😃
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Well I know they are your Parents , and Sister , Highy , but what a bunch of - not allowed to swear on the forum . 🤬
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Well I guess the English translation is " oh my goodness what is happening ? " . Don't think I would be sticking my hand in the monsters mouth even wearing gloves . 😄
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So have you still got the Tempest 100T for when you fish solo , Highy ? .
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Nick has just beaten me to it . Sprouted means encouraging the bean ( whichever it is) to germinate . I used to use sprout Chick Peas , and also colour them when the standard Chick Pea was losing it's edge . 😃
