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Well , Kev , I have just quoted your post to my Wife , but I think she already understands why I don't go fishing / have to catch a fish to enjoy myself . 😃

That all makes me younger than you , Framey , but not by much ! . 😃

Hi B B What gear did you use please , i.e. line strength , hook size , etc please ? . Ta . 😃

Well that's pretty conclusive , Framey . Thanks for all your replies everyone , all very helpful . 😃

Does anyone know what the Green Party's stance on freshwater angling is please ? . I seem to remember Elmo saying he had spoken to a Green person , and was assured that the Greens didn't want to ban freshwater angling ? . Ta . 😃

We're , afraid , very afraid . 😱

Thanks , Highy . A typical , helpful , Highy reply . 😃

Hi Highy All the others have already wished you well , and alluded to the big hole you will leave if you stop posting so I can't really add to that . Just a question though while you are browsing please - how do you keep Mice out of your fishing storage unit ? .

Well I'm glad you've thought it all through , Highy ; having spent time , and money building up your Carp gear . 😃

That's great , thanks Nick . 😃

Hi Everyone . Has anyone fished / are fishing any GAPS waters , and if so what do you think of them please ? . Ta . 😃

Hi Nick I tried the Medium jacket on at Tackle Up , and it's a lovely jacket . But it's not really what I need , which is a Winter jacket . Thanks anyway . 😃

Thanks very much , Nick . 😃

Hi everyone Has anyone a personal review of the above jacket please ? . I currently have an old Sundridge Minus 10C Suit which keeps me warm , but it's a bit bulky so I'm thinking of matching my Jack Pyke zip off leggings with a warm jacket . 🤔

What about taking Super Dog for long walks around Amberswood , plotting and planning next seasons campaign ? ; I sometimes get more pleasure out of all the pre fishing planning than the actual fishing which is mostly a bit of a let down . 😃

What part of Scotland did you go to , David ? .

I don't mind using barbless hooks as I used to stress when I struggled to unhook a fish , but now the hook falls out in the net a lot of the time . I agree that not having a barb on the hook means the hook can move around in the Carp's mouth causing tears especially if I need to apply pressure to keep the Carp away from snags . However , I love the lake I fish , especially as there are more match anglers than Carp anglers so there's not so much competition ; sometimes just me against the Carp . 😃

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 ? . 😁

Thanks , Elmo . The jprecision hook is one I can look at as I'm only allowed to use barbless hooks - crimping / filing not allowed . 😃

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 . 🤔

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 .

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 .

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 . 😃

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 ? . 😃

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 ? . 😃