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Doh! Getting even more...

I'm jealous, I like to look at photos of snow but don't enjoy it any more, causes chaos; disruption; lunacy and worst of all mindless hours of video footage from people and animals falling over / making fools of themselves or cars crashing - I must be getting old and grumpy

Sounds like a plan, get to scope the lake and keep warm at the same time might even snag a decent stripey.

At least the lake isn't, 3 - 4 months of sunshine and fair weather and you couldn't fish, you finally get out and it snows I do hope you get a few bends in your rods :fingers-crossed: Are those shows at the other end of the lake (maybe middle?), or icebergs?

I've not heard of them before, but with lines you should really have a fiddle with them to see how they knot at the very least; some lines break like cotton with certain knots (and some with any knot) - I'm not saying they would be rubbish but if they were really cheap I would suspect something is wrong (old stock, unable to move stock or just plain cheap because it's rubbish) and if it was a sensible price or expensive, I wouldn't risk buying it blind; I know I'm not giving it any chance. Line diameters and breaking strains can be misleading or massaged or in some cases can be plain wrong (under or over stated). There are loads of lines available under various names, but in my mind there is no point risking it when there are so many good-proven lines which are a realistic price.

Is it the suppleness that's better than using a long shank hook?

The problem with traps is that they're likely to catch waterfowl as well, you'd probably find that you would need to finish them off yourself or take them to a vets if they were caught in the traps. If you reported them as a problem, would the estate do anything about it? Rats with sheep about doesn't sound very good, Weils disease?

Went to see these last night, they're a female tribute act and if you are into that sort of music, they are playing in Sheffield at The Plug tonight (28th Oct 17) and and the O2 Academy Islington Tomorrow (29th Oct 17). Can't recommend them highly enough.

You'll get the hang of how to play them away from the trees. Well done; keep the bait going in over winter if you can.

I get the feeling, it's only just begun

Just make sure when you go to your swim that you wear the minimum amount of clothing required, as the borx points out, you sweat, especially doing fourteen trips to your swim, if everything is wet to begin with - you'll find out where ice can form

I usually match the size of hook to the size of bait; many disagree, each to their own; but in my world it makes sense - especially with a bare hook near your bait - to have the bait being the main visual thing. I'm often bewildered by some of the rigs people use and catch fish on, but as with bait - the proof is in the pudding (catching). If they're having it I do step up to a larger hook as I think it gives a better hook hold in frantic behaviour.

Should be ok, these have them at £79.99. Might be an old model or just a promotion.

There's bound to be somewhere near to you that allow night fishing, failing that go to day ticket waters and set up your bivvy in the back-garden and fake a few night blanks in comfort Might be worth spending a day at your lake helping - you'll be surprised at what you can find out.

That's good to hear If you get the chance to see them live, do so - they are still fantastic. Wouldn't mind waking up to the song Godzilla, but I actually woke up next to Godzilla, making the same noises as on the films in full surround sound, amplified by Motörhead's road crew.

I woke up this morning listening to Godzilla. Which is also song by Blue Öyster Cult.

I certainly say : Thanks For All The Fish

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Might help if you said what make and model it is John Apart from that I can be of no assistance for which I apologise.

Welcome to the forum dghee, It looks like you stumbled on an old post (2014), hopefully it will get you a response from someone, but fishbits hasn't been on here for a while.

Your best bet would be to speak to the people who run it, they're there to help you make the most of the venue and its part of the philosophy of the place. Keep in mind that; in general; catching bigger fish is more of a waiting game with fewer catches - the choice is yours.

There was also the idea of cutting the bend off of an eyed hook and using that several years ago. It's always difficult to find the origin of any idea since most are just a slight alteration.

They're camouflaged rigs, for use in weedy plcaes. Like with bait additives, sky's the limit, decide on what you think will work.

Welcome to the forum Draco, I haven't heard of that place so I can't really help; I'm sure someone will be along that knows something

Is it worth going to have a look?