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I've got the older version of this https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/sonik-bank-tek-unhooking-cradle?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwLO_BhB2EiwAx2e-3yno14iH5CajoaE3702KPdYpQ_02gpsqOtzE1fkvA_KY62lR_nS8DRoCNh8QAvD_BwE Brilliant bit of kit, I use it to carry all sorts of kit 🤣

To add to that Size 2 korda wide gape hooks Cloudy krill liquid Couple kilo of halibut pellet 1kg 20mm krill boilies 50" landing let

Just bought a 48hr ticket to a runs water that stocks carp and catfish, never been before but really want to tick a catfish off the list for this year 👍

I was trying to vision this yesterday morning, didn't even realise it was April fools day 🤣

I use mine to carry some bits as well 👍it takes a groundsheet, pegs and sling🤣

Left margin went off at midnight last night, it didn't feel right as i could feel the line grating which ended up cutting me off. Not feeling it today, might try golf instead 🤣

I'm afraid to weigh it but I emptied my lead bag at the beginning of the year and it equated to two Chinese containers full of leads, I was carrying all of them all year round 😬🤣

Very quiet on the fish front but the weather is lovely, really does feel like spring, all the birds are chirping. Good to be out 👌

Really happy with this, keeps it all organised 👍 also got rid of the stuff I didn't use 🤣

Just thought I'd update on the korda compac camo luggage 👍 The 3 rod holdall fits 3 rods made up with my daiwa sportsmatic-x 5500 reels, they fit really nice and not too tight. Its also carrying a spod/marker sleeve on one of the outside pockets. Distance sticks, net/handle, and camera tripod all fits in it too. The real challenge was stripping down the nash monster carp holdall and tfg coolbag, I've transfered to a 45l rucksack and a xl coolbag. The hardest part was emptying the ridgemonkey armoury into a korda basix tackle box, what I've ended up doing is putting all the metal/kickers etc into the basix box and using a small case/bag for the hooklink materials etc. I've done it though and feels much more organised. The 45l rucksack takes the tackle, scales, radio, popups, camera, torches/lights and some spare batteries etc. The xl cool bag has everything to do with cooking. I can fit a kettle, stove, gas, ridgemonkey deep xl pan and griddle, with room in the bag for teabags, coffee, milk and food etc. Has some straps I can slide the ice blocks into. It also has a front pocket where I can keep cutlery etc. And the bottom of the coolbag I can keep a thin chopping board too. All I can really say at the moment is I'm pleased with how organised all my kit is now. Quality feels wicked too, but time will tell I suppose 👍🤣 sad to see the monster carp holdall go, it was the first ever holdall that my dad got me when I was a kid, it really gas took a beating 🤣

Used to spomb on the reservoir with mono mate but was baiting a large area so accuracy didn't need to be spot on, I don't know by how much but the mono would stretch 👍 Wouldn't use it with a marker rod tho as you feel a lot more with braid, I've had to strip my gear down for my new water so opted for one rod as a spod/marker that's using braid. Took me a little while to get used to it but I prefer it now. As for wind knots ive been quite lucky, I used to get a few but now the braids been on there for a year or two so it's really bedded down, not sure if that's the reason why I don't really get them anymore though lol

I don't mate, I've only ever used it on wounds like where the fish has damage to its body area, I only use antiseptic in the mouth 👍 To be honest if I pull a fish in that's badly damaged I'd retain it and call the bailiff 👍

Interesting thoughts about sealing in germs 👍 I was always told to pat the area dry then seal with propolis 🤔

Hi mate I use Gardner intensive care for hookholds, it's just a spray, just be mindful it sorta dyes your fingers blue 👍🤣 I use prolopis for damage/wounds, it creates like a scab over the wound. I think prolopis if sealed properly has a shelf life of around 10 years 👍

Very nice mate, I think the 150 has a lot of room in it, I seen one a while back and even with the bedchair tucked to the back there was a lot of room in the front 👍 Years ago me and my dad bought the fox royale bivvies with the pram hoods, they were an absolute nightmare to put up and even worse to take down. Safe to say we sold them after a couple sessions 🤣