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I took some persuading with the heat, Big Dave convinced me, so I was back on the chub hunt yesterday evening, my basic favourite method of a freelined dog biscuit.
We walked along the river with the dog, one rod between us, taking turns at the fish.
In the first swim he had one chub from a brick wall above the river which I had to climb down to net, I reckon around 2lb, just a quick photo in the net.
 
We walked the whole stretch, looking for fish,  casting in a few swims and then back to the car. I spotted a few fish, but had to do a bit of jungle stalking, climbing through brambles and nettles, opposite 'nice lady's' house, and as I did Dave realised we had left a baiting needle downstream on a bend and went to get it with Sky, so I rerigged with a Uni-knot holding a big Bakers Meaty chunk on the size 8 hook on 5lb Reflo hooklink tied to 6lb mainline. A cast to work out the current, then another to get the biscuit in the right flow, result was a good chub.
 
As he came back I heard him talking to Sky, telling her I would probably be waiting with a fish in the net, which "knowing Nick is the biggest around". I needed his  help to take the rod while I lifted net and fish over the bankside snags. When we weighed the fish it was a healthy 5lb.
 
I've not seen a chub that big from the Gipping for a few years!
 

2 hours, time for A bit of jungle stalking with freelined dog biscuits for a couple of 3lb chub

Thanks very much fellas .
I'll stick to my ESP Semi Stiff Tungsten Loaded .
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Thanks very much fellas .
I'll stick to my ESP Semi Stiff Tungsten Loaded .
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Not sure, there’s not much info on the place really so I’ll probably give swlakes trust a ring and ask them.
 
theres a nice big island at the back of the res, using a boat to get to it and fish from there seems a good idea lol 

I had the same feelings about 5 years ago resulted in me selling up and it was the worst thing ive ever done about 6 months after selling alls I could think about was getting back out on the bank so I had to go out and buy all my stuff again cost me a hell of a lot more than I sold my stuff for 
 
if you have those feelings have a few months away and im sure your love of fishing will return 

Green is so passe, it has to be MTP or Camo now!

Sounds like a bit of marginal baiting,  would soon bring rewards . Nice & stealthy.... Enjoy 😎

Like everything in life, we need new challenges to keep focused.
I love carp fishing, but is normal to get hours in the bank without that massive run that make us crazy.
Sometimes I left my "heavy" equipment at some, and go to the lake with my fly rod. Is amazing fishing carp and some barbel with a so lightweight material.

No wonder your not catching NOW fold them handles LOL 

I do think that Nash create products that aren't already in the market place and develop ideas that will improve someone's angling, not everything will but at least they try to bring fresh ideas, 
Greekskii I know people have been making untidy rigs and catching for years but for me a neat snowman would be a good thing, might make a 0.5% edge but add all those little extras up and it gives you confidence, 
I reckon I've got a countersink in the garage will try and make a nice snowman rig with it today, but without seeing this Nash tool I probably wouldn't have thought about it, so they have bought a product that may help someone's angling 

I've used live ones, dead ones, dried ones....... I've done lots of experimenting with naturals. My advice to you is don't bother, stick to worms/maggots, infinitely more effective mate.

Hello Mufty
I know you said live snails , but what about Dynamit Baits Hemp and Snails Specimen ? ; the video on their website shows a snail hair rigged with a plastic corn topper .
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Daisy May comes with me when allowed. She is eight now so very calm and an ideal partner, in fact I speak to her like a human. Don't we all?

Is that Ali hammidi with a normal rucksack? 

Heading out for a quick over-nighter
 

a couple of years back I lost the urge.... I'd pretty much stopped match and Pike fishing and I really was having a hard time finding the motivation to fish for anything.... 
Probably a fallout from losing my Mum and having to sort her affairs and a bit of ill health were the main causes....
I found an interest in vintage tackle and for some reason it struck a chord with me... fishing as I did when I was a nipper. Now I dabble with one rod or pole and fish when I want how I want... I still have my carbon and baitrunners but I derive more pleasure using old gear these days.... perhaps approaching your fishing from a different angle may rekindle your enthusiasm....???

lol - many times I've swerved on the road when I'm driving past water, its impossible/rude not to look.

I get in trouble with my Mrs because when we drive past a lake I'm never looking at the road ahead😂

Stop going mate. One of two things will happen:
1 - You don't miss it, in which case not going is a win.
2 - You miss it, ergo the bug is back. Win.
It's supposed to be fun, if you're not enjoying it just stop going buddy.

Just got to the new lake im fishing.
The lake is 6 acres and holds about 30 carp.
Ive already seen the big common, hasnt been out in nearly 2 years.
I saw him about 2 months ago when i was walking round and he had most of the stock with him.
So im thinking im in the right place at the moment , im just having a ciggie and gonna take my time , sit back and watch for bit before i disturb the water.
 

Well ended up on the water we wanted and for the first time in what feels like ages I lost one,and it felt like a good un 😱😱😱 was gutted tbh and was my only bite of the session. I have unfinished business with this water 🙄😬😎.
On a positive note matey boy had one over my mix and  boilies so I’m heading in the right direction. Still can’t get the feeling when my fish padded me up and everything went solid 😱😱😱 always next time i suppose 😉😎🎣

Hi all, I just wanted to give an update in case anyone was wondering. As you all took time to help me out and give some pointers I thought it was only fair. 
I bought 2x Free Spirit E-class bank creeper rods. They are 10ft and approx 2.5lb Test curve. 
They are great rods. So far we have caught carp from 5lb up to 17lb on them. They are so light but feel great quality. They bend lots but feel there is plenty of power to deal with much bigger fish. 
 
Thanks again for everyone's advice. 

Posts like this really make my day😀😉
 
You are welcome, glad we were able to help, now we would just like to see a few smiley photos😉😆