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Its a case of managing expectations here. Ok there aren't too many places that have bunches of 30's waiting for us to amble onto, but if the guy has a pb of 23lb surely he wont turn his nose up at a 25 - 27 - 29? Then by the time he has managed to reach the top end of the 20's list he should know where to move on to improve on that, if only by listening to the gossip around the lakeside and in the tackle shop. BOF

To improve on 23lb he is hardly asking for the earth now is he? Your mention of Lymm is good, but how about any of the Commercials that give the guy a chance? BOF

I have never known a bigger bunch of secret squirrels than the Cheshire / Staffordshire anglers when it comes to putting information on the net. Its almost as if they don't want any of their Commercial venues to succeed. BOF

Oh look, the almost inevitable resounding silence from the Cheshire / Staffordshire lads is here again. Daz, if you are serious about what you are proposing try the Carp tackle shops as near to you as you can. A personal chat with any of the staff will usually get a positive response, and if you are a regular in there you may avoid some of the bull, and misdirection, that some folk seem to delight in heaping on folk who ask for help. BOF

How local do you need? BOF

Dangerous habit that ! BOF

I live a bit further North than Murfin and don't consider Daventry too far for a long day out. Elphics Prairie lake is, I definitely restrict that place to a minimum of a two or three night session. But that is another spot to keep in mind if you have the time, and are ok with the distance. BOF

Drayton Res. near Daventry. BOF