chillfactor
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On 01/02/2018 at 20:40, chillfactor said:
Not the same without my old girl with me especially on the long sessions , my new water allows dogs witch is great as she's getting on now bless her & want to make the most of the time left with her & fishing is a big part of that . she's been on a load of socials over the years with old members off here never been a problem in fact quite often the first thing mentioned is " are you bringing Jess "
Absolutely gutted , to have had to put my old girl to sleep recently , 14 years by my side really miss having her about . Such a cracking dog .
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1 hour ago, elmoputney said:
Distance sticks were the first revolutionary thing I tried when I got back into fishing have to say I agree they are a brilliant invention 👍
I used to just use storm poles did for years ... but when I first changed from walking out to wraps , like BB said what a difference.
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21 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:
That's what spare bankstick's are for😅😉
You still walk your lines out don't you Nick ?
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2 minutes ago, B B said:
Distance sticks…no more walking up the bank in wet grass and mud in the middle of the night sometimes 80 + yds … I swear I put on weight in the 1st month I used them
Second that 👍
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23 hours ago, DubVader said:
I've always given an extra half a wrap or so on my spodding rod just to make sure it doesnt drop short not sure if thats actually the correct thing to do or not
Evening mate ..... your actually better off having less wraps on your spod... depth of water will dictate how many wraps short your need to be . The lead / rig will swing back towards you on a tight line as you feel it down. The deeper the water the further it will swing back towards you . 1ft back in every 3ft of water won't see you far away 😉
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44 minutes ago, welder said:
Phil, have you found the clear gravel patch near where the lake runs into the river? It's about a rod's length out and around 2 metres in diameter. Alan had four good fish from there in one day. Worth a look, mate.
Ian.
Tom reckon the weeds never been so bad in 20 odd years mate , its preventing me from fishing the right had corner the way I need to . But its more to do with lack of fish this end . Nige & I are constantly around the lake looking for signs that fish are moving back this end but it just isn't happening for us . Hoping for another bite first thing in the morning.
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Well been struggling lads.... theses high temps has seen all the fish down the other end of the lake on the wind ,3rd out the draw meant I wouldn't be getting near them . But finally managed two bites this morning.... First one I lost!!! Second managed to land 😁
- yonny, Carpbell_ll, finchey and 4 others
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Just watched that video you posted mate .... it could be me getting old , but there very young lads to be taking line advice from 😆. But even they opted for the 18lb which is still low diameter for 18lb ( same as the 15lb I use ) . It will be fine where no snags or weed are an issue . Just looking at the range it looks to be aimed at fishing long where leader bans are in place & weed & abrasion aren't an issue. I've used similar lines in the past so talk from experience & lost fish !! The 18lb could be interesting for level line casting & giving it the beans, could be worth a test in the future.
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1 hour ago, Highy said:
Crushed Manilla, Chopped Manilla, Manilla pellets, add Liquid n Sweetcorn night before I'm next out....
20 of each made up...
I've got boilie in the freezer which I'll be taking.... but I'm going down the tiger nut approach, not only do the fish like them but if helps combat the crays , which can be a pain at churn !! Taking the floater kit too as I've had a fair few off the top over the years & adjustable zigs . Its one of those lakes that can offer lots of different approaches, during the session. The key is reading it & reacting. Certainly some rewards when you get it right .
- elmoputney and ...
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2 minutes ago, Highy said:
😂😂😂 Me too....
Just found rust on these... How I get rid?
Give a wipe & then greese it up . A wire brush will probably clean it up, if a wipe doesn't. The drill attached ones would be nice for that .
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Has some good sessions on churn in the past.
This one's from years back .... dread to think how many tbh , but I look ten years younger!
- finchey, yonny and elmoputney
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3 minutes ago, Highy said:
Also out next weekend....
Maybe abit of bait prep tonight too....
Failing to prepare = preparing to Fail
Yep ... Sat stripping my old line as well speak mate 👍
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Spot of carping for me next week .... 😎heading down the road to the cotswold water park (churn pool ) with a 3 other mates. Monday to Thursday. Hopefully have something for the catch reports this time , some big fish in there these days 🤞
Happy days 😁
Best of luck to anyone else getting out .
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Well didn't manage to catch .... but it wasn't for the want of trying. Absolutely loved getting out again. Was trying to tempt some big fish from a snag , one was defo a 40 + mirror, finally managed to get two takes on the 3rd morning only to drop them both to hook pulls . Hopefully getting out again in September 😎
- Carpmaster, Carpbell_ll, elmoputney and 5 others
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6 minutes ago, elmoputney said:
Good luck hope you enjoy it 👍
Cheers mate 👍
I'll definitely enjoy it ...a fish or 2 will be the icing on the cake mate .But not a given at this venue . Got a few days to try & winkle one out.
- elmoputney and Carpmaster
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My thought of the day is ..... Vans packed ready for the morning. First time out in 4 years in this country!!! Like a kid at Xmas 😁
Rods probably won't be in till the afternoon got the draw to do etc , not somewhere I've fished before either so nothing to go on .
Anyway happy days 😎
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25 minutes ago, yonny said:
Indeed. I'm not sure we're told the full story.
Tom Dove was made a director of Korda a couple of days after Ali left. Not sure what to make of that. I'm pretty sure if Ali had been offered a directorship he'd have not left. I guess they (Korda) are attempting to prevent Tom form joining Ali. But a bit of a kick in the teeth to Ali in the process.
Pretty much what I heard mate .... Ali wanted to be made a director & when it was not forth coming decided to leave. Like you say though making Tom one after , must be a kick in the teeth.
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Sorting through my kit ready for next week .... was surprised how tidy I packed it away tbh😲
Really looking forward to getting out & being a social even better 👍
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22 hours ago, B B said:
Now if you could just tip half a load of gravel down the bottom end ...just between you and me 🤐
I think some areas will be mate .... well pebbles anyway , came across what was probably an old river bed . Good 1- 2 ft thick , I don't reckon it will take carp long to seek that out once the lake bed softens 😉
- Carpmaster, jh92 and B B
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Nearly there now guys 👍
- Carpmaster, emmcee, jh92 and 6 others
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1 hour ago, B B said:
Is that a remote control digger cus there’s no one driving 😉
I follow letsdig18 on the YouTube he operates a Volvo 220 mainly. 30 ton in four buckets 😳
No definitely needs an operator 😄
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Thanks mate.... such a horrible thing to have to do eh ! I'm not one to show emotions..... but there was no way of holding back the tears this time .