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GazMeesh, great cheers mate PM en route as soon as I'm on a proper computer not iPod! Why do runs waters always look like a hole in the ground??! Owners lack of interest perhaps?? As for dates this is going to be dependent on the sponsored anglers so should know in a week or two. Thanks to the midland lads for suggestions and input, not heard of earlswood so will have a look, I suppose the venue area will be dependent on the sponsoring team and their willingness to travel! All suggestions appreciated and welcomed keep 'em coming!! Cheers

Cheers Bowza, my mum used to live a 10 min walk away so will have anoher look at those as I'd forgotten about them. Cheers

Come on folks, lend a hand here? I've been in contact with BCAC for the waters they've used but I'd like to hear from anyone with suggestions. Brasenose, Broadland, farlows etc... Let's have those suggestions in case I've missed a venue. Its a uk epilepsy charity so crack on, don't be shy All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing fortune favours the brave

Hi folks, I'm organising a 24hr charity event with some excellent anglers and a few less so... As such need a quick list of runs waters anywhere from midlands down to the south coast. (I draw the line at Thorpe Lea though) Brasenose is favourite for me at the moment. Bear in mind my carping has always been small intricate waters for old carp of any size, not commercial carping before you start giving me grief! Got the angling press on board, now need a venue, please help its for a really good cause CHEERS!

Needless to say there are none and I never went. it really is grim up there

I'll do anything not to stay with in-laws.... Need a venue for Monday! I've looked at: Wynnstay Bron Eifion Watermark and of course the beautiful Boathouse on RHFisheries but its booked Any other locations with accommodation for missus and nipper??? Anybody with a holiday cottage to let near a decent lake? I'm not talking a runs water though... cheers!

1 session, I caught on a 6 pieces of corn rigged on a short hair. No balance, no pop ups but fed over another anglers bait good luck

forgot to say...try rig putty over the mono first to see if that helps!

Your rigs aren't balanced enough which, in general, means what a lot of people have said here is true. weight and balance is all off. mono is soft and flexible, with a light bait and a long hook link over say gravel or other hard lake beds means that when your rig has curled up over the bottom the carp is sucking in the hook and moving at least 1-2ft before you even get an indication. At this stage the carp is already nailed and any over eager 'strike' is simply putting that hook in solid. Have you ever been 'bitten off' by a carp? If so, read about Chris Yates and his exploits with the kidney bean bait... If you want to use mono, shorten 'em up, foam the hook and drag it all back towards you 5 seconds after the lead has hit the bottom. Consider a heavier guage dead sharp hook like Kordas wide gape if the water is not too crystal. Whatever you do, make sure you learn from it by changing little bits at a time and you're more than halfway past cracking the mechanics! keep the klinik nearby and don't panic when they're on the bank tight lines! Safe angling!

Are there any members out there? I'm new to Surrey/Sussex borders although I hold the WADAA and GAS tickets. Myself and friend are looking for a new ticket, we've had fish to 51 in France over the last 4-5 years and UK fish to a touch over 30, but are looking for some new local challenges. Any advice from SPS members would be great Cheers

Hey, i'm new to my Surrey area and looking for a decent syndicate. If the fat jolly man doesn't come down my chimney in realtree camo with a ticket for Brackens then I'm not gonna be happy this Xmas! haha, maybe What do people know about SPS? Any positive experineces on Whitevane pond or woodmere? Both have just turned syndicate I believe? Any info? Please don't mention Bury hill hole in the ground!