Well i now a fair few carp chaps and none have a set of these i would be hard pushed to remember when i have ever seen some of those on the bank, so that must be saying something or they are a well kept secret.
Hi there, i have just re-joined but was a member through the 90's.
What are the bad reports.? What lakes are you looking to fish??
I used to fish Tarn Pond (CutMill Pond) and the Warren and not seen or had a problem before.