Ginger9991

Thanks for all the feedback guys i will have a good look around at some that youve mentioned!

The one good thing the fishing brands have is there pocket placements tends be to better (more useful). I have an old army jacket which had no pockets so that was a massive pain in the backside! This doesnt look to bad at first glance. http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-3-in-1-jacket-mens-443532?colcode=44353292

Anyone recommend one? Was looking at the trakker multicore last night and made me think i should buy some decent winter gear, previous years have involved a lot of clothing and a not very water proof jacket!

would never have thought that! thanks pal.

I will have a look pal.

not really. I could have changed the line or had a shockleader on and still had a crack off.

Yeah im looking to stick with mono. Suprised by 8-10LB line. I would have thought more because of teh pressure it was under?

nope no leader. Never needed too. its been fine for about 3 years and i spod alot, to be fair i have been running the risk for a while due to the age and the lack of line i had left on the spool so its my own fault i lost it.

Hello, Im after some line for a large spomb. Any recommendations as to what line/15LB? previously i was just using the line off a reel i got for free, Sod noses the strength of it, but its finally running low on the spool and i got my first crack off so time for a change. Thanks all.

Hey guys, So a few lakes i fish are starting to request unhooking mats that have sides. So im looking for one with sides or a cradle which isnt to big and portable enough for a stalking session. Anyone have any recommendations?

I cant whistle so i would be screwed. I used to use a "clap one" where i could just cough and it would take the picture.

Have a look at "cameratimer" so basically i can select to wait X seconds then take a photo every x seconds for x amount of photos. I usually find that better the having to clap or whistle or stuff like that.

So i went for the Fox black label bobbins which seems alright, Used them at the weekend but only caught Bream so i think they may be faulty?

Bummer! thanks guys, damn me for losing 2!

Cheers i saw them but they are without Isotopes which means its an extra £10 per bobbin makes its expensive in the end....or im just being tight....

Hey guys, I was using the old Muddy Waters old school bobbins with cords (not that horrible ball chain) and i have managed to lose 2 out of 3 on my last session. What are people out there using? Im trying to find replacements however Cygnet have brought them now...Think its a bit rubbish how you dont get isotopes with most indicators, They are £10 a go as well. Any recommendations?

Cheers Nick, will be just a useful little day ticket if my other lakes end up spawning again!

Can anyone recommend some stage stands? I was looking at the matrix ones but just wondering if there was any other options out there that anyone prefers? Dont want to spend the earth on these as i wont be fishing on platforms to often. Thanks guys.

will have a nose. Yeah i dont see there being fish of that size, but i guess without sticking a rod in you wont know! thanks for your help mate.

Yep, First i heard of it was some person mentioning it yesterday, Said theres a lot of carp 15lb to 20lb in one but judging by the size they look very small (from google). mates kid wants to fish so thought it might be nice for him and if theres a few bigger fish i could do a few hours from time to time. Is it day ticket?

Anyone know anything about the 3 small ponds there? its right on my door step and i know nothing of it.

I want to hug you all, Let me explain.... I was reading this post yesterday before i went on a sesson (5PM - 6AM) I arrived at the lake to find the fish crashing in a swim that i wasnt keen on so i plonked in next door and decided to fish one rig on the bottom and one on a zig. I fished about an hour at 5ft in 8ft of water as they were crashing all over, after no activity i decided to change it to 2ft (dont ask me why just a hunch). half an hour later and i had my first fish on the bank. I continued to change the height of my zig until dark with no further action. I had my fish on a black zig that i selected because the sun was so bright. I plucked up the balls to leave that rod on the zig all night long, Went to 4ft for no reason in particular and changed over to yellow so it was more visable, At midnight i have another carp maybe just scrapping a double and had a nice fat 19lb common at 5AM (just as the sun was coming up). All 3 fish came on the zig, In an unbaited spot, just chucked it and left it, The baited spot where the bottom bait was produced nothing. The thought of using zigs at night for my next session is already playing on my mind....

I kinda went into a rage about both...... I think the capital one cup struggles because winning leads to another copetition (europa league) that no one fancies.

no one cares about this cup, it sounds silly as its a trophy but the real prize for this competition is considered a punishment (europa league). I think if the format of the europa league was changed to straight knockout the competition might get some interest again as the pure amount of games is a bit of a joke. That being said, I dont understand why teams like West ham, Liverpool and Spurs havent gone full on to try and win this competition. Im an Arsenal fan and if arsenal get knocked out of the CL into this competition i would like to see us try and win it. Without a doubt the league cup needs a boost somehow, If the english premier league teams wont take it seriously then maybe we should add the scotish clubs?