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  3. Delkim users...........

    in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment

    Posted

    11 hours ago, dayvid said:

    Their is no difference from run or drop back and the latching time should remain the same whether single bleep or run.

    Cheers Dayvid. That's what I've been told by Delkim, (contacted them via their FB page yesterday).

    One of them is definitely staying on a lot longer than the 10 seconds or so that Delkim suggest..... I didn't time it but it's got to be nearer 30 seconds than 10 lol!

    They are all packed away now but I'll check again on Tuesday to see if it does it again. 

    Thanks again for the confirmation.

  5. Hi all

    in New to Carp.com, New to Carp Fishing

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, Teddy09 said:

    Hi Smufter

    I've used a baitrunner years ago to fish to a weir in place called Abbey park it was where the river Soar and Grand union met in the centre of Leicester. It used to hold some good carp back in the day. If memory serves me right it's an old Shimano with a red lever at the back. I still have it somewhere amongst my dads old kit. 

    All I've done the last few days is look at carp tackle and I was shocked at some of the prices, gone are the days you could walking into a tackle shop and buy what you needed for under 50 quid 😂, even then my dad told my mum everything was half price 😂.  

    Thank you for the recommendations, I'll take them onboard when I put my hand in my pocket 👍🏽.

    You're welcome Teddy. And can I just say it's nice to have a new member on here with good manners!

    👍

  6. Delkim users...........

    in Carp Fishing Tackle and Equipment

    Posted

    Just started using my new EV plus alarms, very happy with them and just getting used to them.

    Just one thing puzzling me. When they go off, sometimes the LED's only stay on for about 10 seconds or so, other times they stay on for about 20.

    Is this normal?? Not sure if it is differentiating from a "run" or a "dropback". No mention of this in the instructions or on the website.

    Any help appreciated.

  7. Hi all

    in New to Carp.com, New to Carp Fishing

    Posted

    Hi Teddy

     the gear you have been offered isn't terrible, but if you are just starting out I'd personally steer clear of "quick drag" reels.
    They take a bit of getting used to, and in the early stages I personally think you would be better served with a couple of "baitrunner" reels. Much easier to get on with.
    Also, I'd try to get two matching rods if possible. The two you mention are going to have completely different fish playing and casting characteristics to each other.

    I'd stick with 2.75lbs, these are going to be able to cast reasonably well, and will land any fish you are likely to encounter in any water you visit. A good starter rod is a Daiwa Black Widow G50. These can be picked up for around £35.00 a piece if you shop around, and I personally think you would get more pleasure out of fishing with these than the two you mention.
    https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/daiwa-black-widow-g50-carp-rod

    With regards reels, the two main brands are Shimano, and Daiwa. Between them I reckon they have about 70% of the market sewn up, and it really is personal choice which ones you prefer. Another make worth looking at as they are normally well screwed together and perform well are Okuma. A bit cheaper than either Daiwa or Shimano, but will last you donkeys years if looked after. I have used all three makes, I personally prefer Daiwa, but as I say, it's all down to choice and I certainly wouldn't knock either of the other two makes.

    Daiwa offer a Black Widow reel to match up with their Black Widow rods, and again they are the perfect choice for a starter set. Reasonably priced, they would be a better bet than the Crosscast 5500 quick drags as they are a baitrunner (or bite 'n run as Daiwa call it).

    Two of these in 4500 sized at £38.99 each and you'd be away.

    https://www.fishtec.co.uk/buy.cfm/carp-and-specialist-reels/daiwa-black-widow-br-reels/40/yes/95887?Affiliate=4,397&gclid=CjwKCAjw1_PqBRBIEiwA71rmtcXvaR5vy4ztL3jQuUaiNDkMQZ14EKgp1f7iaorJ1rW7Y85JJ2OIbBoC_boQAvD_BwE

     

    So there you have it. Just my opinion, and for a total price of 157.96 you are going to have two matching rods and reels that you could happily fish anywhere with. And when you do upgrade (because you will believe me) you'd get more money for these selling on than the mismatch you've been offered.

    😉

  8. August catches

    in Carp

    Posted · Edited by smufter

    10 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

    I think it should be renamed Big Lin is a bit of a boring name isn't it,

    LIDDY'S LIN has a lot more character is there a deed pole for carps? 

    I'd love it to be called that Geezer. But it won't. She's not a member..... although she is now thinking of joining. It would be good because she'd be the only lady member.

     

  20. Carp n cats

    in UK Carp Fishing

    Posted

    As stated, if you are using bolies then a stinky fishmeal would be best... something with crab in it????

    Or a lump of luncheon meat. Tasty to both carp and cats.

    One of the reasons we don't use fishmeal baits on our water is the fact that there is a massive Cat in there, along with a few Pike and Eels.  We try to avoid those.

     

  22. New to Carp

    in New to Carp.com, New to Carp Fishing

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, Brad373 said:

    Spot on with that mate, I’ve tried using YouTube to look for different set ups but it blows your mind with everything that’s chucked at you, I will have a watch and see how I get on tonight when I go for a little session, cheers for the advice mate 

    No problem mate. Just stick with the two, you'll do fine. And they are both easy to tie. Even I can do it, and I'm a numpty. 😉

  23. New to Carp

    in New to Carp.com, New to Carp Fishing

    Posted

    When I first started out, I found YouTube invaluable for picking up hints and tips on baiting, and more importantly rigs.

    The number of rigs out there are frightening, and enough to put a novice off... it seems a whole, different language.

    My advice to you would be to stick to one, maybe two rigs at most, and keep them simple. 

    For bottom baits, a simple "blow back" rig will cover all scenarios....

    https://www.carpology.net/articles/rigs/step-by-step-guide-to-the-blowback-rig

    If you fancy fishing pop ups, or a "wafter" (cross between a bottom bait rig and a pop up), then I suggest a simple "D rig" and they don't get much easier than this, utilising a Korda D rig kicker.

    Seriously, these are the only rigs you'll need when you're starting out.

     

  25. Barbed vs Barbless

    in UK Rig Tying

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, commonly said:

    Are you fishing with them back here though smufter? 

    My lake only allows barbed hooks although I have had a go with them at White Cottage. Got snagged in the pads, Bailiff went out to try to free fish, fish got off, he had a pop at me for using barbless.

    😱

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