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It's been confirmed today. I haven't fished it in a while but it's a sad state of affairs. In Novemeber/December the pool received a stocking from the CRT from Earlswood engine pool, a lake that I believe in 2008 was deemed to have khv. So i think any survivors may have been immune but carriers of the disease. The posts suggest that the stock that's been affected is the original stock, beautiful old English carp. Which gives further credence to the fact that the moved fish were infected but immune. What's worse, is that some of the locals didn't like the new fish and have on catching from trench, moved them into other local pools, which means the virus and it's impacts could further impact the local waters. I'm still unsure how the original fish movement was signed off, given it was supposedly an authorised movement with all checks done and signed off by the relevant authorities, given the history of the pool they came from.

Cheers mate. First proper one this year but will be having a few more that's for sure. Got 4 days next week and the week after. 😀

Cheers guys.

Got out last night for an overnight session. Found a few fish in a quiet corner and managed this one at just gone 5am. Had just woken up and was contemplating a cuppa when the alarm screamed off. Caught on a chod, my first ever as after a few casts with a lead couldn't find anywhere particularly clear of weed. Not my usual approach but didn't want to keep crashing a lead around. Wished I could have stayed on as this morning they were showing in the small bay and areas fizzing up.

No access, I did try baiting short and fishing closer though.

I only managed the one, couldn't really make the most of the swim as could have done with maybe an extra 30 yards or so closer to the far margin. Phil really did have a great session though.

Sorry mate, was meant to read stunners. Auto correct and beers is obviously not the one.

Nice one Nige! Some stinkers there.

I'd go with a stringer, you rarely see anyone casting them out. With the multi rig I'd want to check that attaching it doesn't close the loop on the hook when cast out. If it does a hook bead may help keep it in place, or a slither of foam in it. To stop it plugging in the silt, I'd foam the hook and as big common has said maybe add a few to the stringer as well.

Is this the one that took out his third rod, that was maybe 15 yards away? If he'd been fishing with a pod, he wouldn't have had that problem.

Why not contact Nash directly and see if they have spares or can help identify it?

If you're looking at 10 foot rods and on a budget, I bought my brother 2 wychwood extricators in 10 foot. Seem a very good rod when I went for a few days with him.

Looks spot on, the only thing I do different is add a hook bead to hold the loop in place. It's not necessary but gives me confidence the loop hasn't closed on the cast.

Yonny, It's a shame you've had that experience. I usually like getting up Stanwick a few times a year. Usually fish Elsons by myself and go on Swan with my brother who when fishing along just fishes for silver's on the float. Never had any problems up there. I got back yesterday from a few days with my brother, we got there Sunday mid morning, I was quite disappointed with the anglers leaving, a lot of rubbish just left behind in pegs. The guys that ran it were round shortly after collecting it all, that shouldn't be there job though.

I've had two now for a few years and they're great stoves. Have the pre-heat tube and a definite upgrade from the square style referenced. I had one of those before upgrading. You can also buy an adapter which allows you to use the cheap aerosol gas canisters, which means you can run it slightly cheaper in summer when these work at their best.