james666

so is shivering a result of soap dodging???? yes, if you see someone shivering then dont go near them as they will have a rather strong smell around them

I think the amount of clothing you have on dont make a big difference compared to wearing clean clothes...

the trakker i bought about 6 years ago and it was already very worn back then. but the jrc i bought brand new and it says 5 season but still isnt warm enough in cold temps. i just dont understand it!!!! im really worried to buy another in case its not good enough and then i would have wasted money. You may have bad blood circulation like me so even when your all warped up in a bag you will still feel the cold. invest in a bedchair cover as that will give you a extra layer of warmth and also make up a flask of hot tea/coffee/soup and when your feeling really cold have a cup of it, will help alot. what soooooooo many people dont realise is that a lot of the time you get cold because of the thinness of the bed and the cold air underneath you, a decent padded bed or even a piece of carpet under your bed will usually help big time Oh i know the cold floor can contribute which is why i put in my first post to put the tackle bags you dont need under the bed cause they act as a barrier between the cold floor and your bed

the trakker i bought about 6 years ago and it was already very worn back then. but the jrc i bought brand new and it says 5 season but still isnt warm enough in cold temps. i just dont understand it!!!! im really worried to buy another in case its not good enough and then i would have wasted money. You may have bad blood circulation like me so even when your all warped up in a bag you will still feel the cold. invest in a bedchair cover as that will give you a extra layer of warmth and also make up a flask of hot tea/coffee/soup and when your feeling really cold have a cup of it, will help alot.

Im quite surprised that the jrc or the tracker bags dont keep you warm especially if they are 5 season but bags will lose there thermal proprieties over time so if they are both quite old then that could be why. For a new sleeping bag, you have two options. First is to buy a bag made by a tackle company, probably the most comfortable since they will normally have straps on them to attach them to the bedchair so you dont have to struggle to get out when you have a bite. I personally use a the Total fishing gear 5 season bag and has done me well in very cold temps as i use it for camping as well. They also do a beefed up version which is even warmer. the second option is to buy a sleeping bag from a dedicated camping company which will just be a normal sleeping bag but you will find they have been designed with very cold temps in mind. Plus you could look into getting a bedchair cover which will help keep you warm in the colder months. other things you can do to keep warm is have a clean set of clothes to change into when your getting ready to get in the bag. These will be dry so will keep you much warmer, since sweat will stay on your clothes and get cold which will make you cold. Put your unneeded tackle bags under your bedchair and this will help keep the cold air from the floor coming onto your bed. and take a blanket, This will give you a extra layer of warmth.

the above is a little harsh and uncalled for to be honest. Simply no need for it.

For a bottom bait, if i could only use one rig for the rest of my life then it would be a standard hair rig with a knotless knot. Its ideal for plenty of situations and i reckon that its very under fished at many busy waters. As for a pop up, id properly go with either a chod set up or a zig style set up, both are great to present baits.

I use both and dont have a problem with either really. I do generally use my own rigs but i always have a couple of packets of ready made rigs in all my fishing bags/boxes. Also i have a range of rigs tied already in my rig wallet that are designed for different situations so i dont have to tie them on the bank, though i still do if the situation calls for it. I know my lakes that i fish so generally know what im going to need before i get there.

I never have used leadcore or any leader in my fishing and have never had any problems. I have thought about using them many times but just cant think of a good enough reason so i dont. i sometimes use tubing to pin the line on the bottom but thats about it. i prefer using zig rigs in the weed if im honest.

you do both of the ways i tie my bags/mesh mate. Another way to tie mesh is just to do a overhand knot once you have filled and compacted your bait in the tube.

no mate, i was answering about all lakes, rivers canals in general.

it is worth fishing anytime of year mate! as long as you are in the right location then your in with a chance. Im planning on going for a short session tomorrow afternoon after work and perhaps a cheeky session on boxing day after work if i can get away with it...

i dont know that part of the stretch personally mate but almost all canals in england will hold carp due to flooding ect. i would personally have a walk up and down and find likely areas that the carp might hang around.