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Yeah big difference between knowing stuff and doing stuff!

T30sxh - a carp killed Kennedy! Love it, oh yes and they're aliens ! Te he he

So wow! What can I say, what a day Spr and I had! I'm sure I can't explain it well as it is one of those things where you had to be there! For me the main event to start with was utter heart wrenching disappointment when the current top rod set up next to me! I knew I had no chance and felt like a boy sneaking into the pub and trying to be grown up! It turned out however that I pretty much got a free days tutorial from a very good angler

You will all have to wait until I am home to get the full brief, bet yes exactly as spr says it has been a bizarre day! Brilliant , funny and memorable! Spr it was a pleasure to share the day with you [emoji3]

Well no fish, just odd sights in the sky...

Ah mate that's rough, hope she's alright. Am sure you'll get a spot, drop us a text when you arrive. Is a beautiful day

OK cool beans. Maybe 3 swims free. Are you visiting or fishing?

Oh spr family dramas averted, am at the lake [emoji12]

So a great start so far, my feet are proper cold (wrong shoes) and I while walking to put my rod down after casting I decided to step into the lake! [emoji33] Luckily the margins are very shallow. Currently standing on my towel bare foot![emoji300] [emoji300] [emoji300] [emoji300]

Gotta be full fat coke all the way

And that is why I take most things in fishing with a pinch of salt until I see it with my own eyes!

Ooo! Well jel!

Let me know Spr... The weather on my phone is looking nice for Sunday, sunny and low wind so hopefully it stays that way! I plan to have maggots and a float rod so surely I'll catch something ......

No pressure then! [emoji12]

I've never had it before, that what i see is so different from the advice! I'm not being stitched up but it definitely makes things confusing. I couldn't say a bad thing about the bailiff, he is a good bloke, and his swim knowledge is impressive and accurate. Could almost go with what he says without checking out the area! For bayeswater though am sure particles and alternatives work but the ammount of boilies that go in it must be the most common food the fish eat. So rather than trying to be clever and different I may just get one rod and spod the granny out of it!! (Joke! There's more chance of me not casting in for 9 hours)

It is funny those that do well do seem you be generous with bait. Yet the bailiff says there's no need. I'm pretty sure location and presention is much more important than bait. But it does seem to work. I follow their facebook page and do have to remind myself for every fish posted there is probably a lot more blanks that we don't hear about!! No that I'm a fan, but Mr Shelley did say he'd put 5kg in but he had purposely not put any lines in the water for 9 hours ! Not sure I could sit on my hands that long. Saying that I'm sure I've not put enough bait in so will be changing that. I'm going on Sunday now so of there is a swim going I'll update with how I get on [emoji3]

Androoooo yes true. It is a confidence thing, to sit knowing I'm doing it right but just wait is tough! Part of what I enjoy though is the working it out and what I can do. Spr - yup we'll sort it! Looking good for me to go sat 30th! Expecting it to be crazy busy though!!!

Yes fair point androoooo, yes do have to for in where I can. 100% on feeding fish, no I can't say that, closest has been casting where I've seen them. I'm purposely now focusing other least fished area as it gives me the best chance of a swim. There are two swims in the area that I am now confident I know some feeding spots. So I'm getting there. Just got to have a bait there at the right time!!

I can't believe I am "that bad" to not catch. I have made silly mistakes but it does seem like a place that even though they come out in the day an over nighter or longer sessions are a real advantage. I'm also pretty sure as they see so much bait that boilies are a very much recognised part of their eating. But I'm convinced other baits give a more instant response, maggots, worms, luncheon meat. In two swims I am now confident in some spots to get a bite. On the advice of a respected member I will either go subtle chods as they do suit what I'd be fishing over or have something a bit different like a bubble float with worms. I've done my head in a bit as I tend to fish sweet boilies. But having seen a chap rock up cast in and catch almost straight away using fishmeal boilies. I am now worried that is my problem (common sense says it isn't) so I'm thinking if I go chods across the board I will have live system, some fishy boilie and then maybe something silly like a popped up muscle or prawn!

Yes Newmarket!

Funny you say that hutch......

Defo, will do [emoji3]

Fingers crossed I'll be there Saturday 30th, I'm expecting it to be chokka though, if no space I'll head to blassford hill round the corner. Defo meet up if you are about. I'll pack a redbull and bring some filters in-case you run out of fags! [emoji12] Zigs are meant to work well there, I struggle feeling confident it's not tangled and always seem to tangle if I use an adjustable zig. When it's warmer I'm going to try the gardener surface thing. (Actually a better version that was kindly sent to me by Cyborx)

All is well that ends well

Ahh.... I know that one, scary how strong the pull of nicotine is! Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk