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Not that I'm looking to open a can of worms, but there are two schools of thought right? 1) A pop-up might sometimes look unusual and out of place amongst other things on the deck, 2) Fish, particularly larger fish can't necessarily distinguish something as being 'off of the deck' thus it doesn't do any harm (in fact might help if targeting bigger fish)? Discuss...

Can I ask a stupid question; is there any reason not to fish a multi rig inside a solid PVA bag? Keeping the entire hook length relatively short (4/5 inches) - being in the bag shouldn't cause the loop to pull down tight right? Any other mechanical reason it's not a good idea?

Jimmy, have a look at crows heath fishery, near Hanningfield reservoir. Or 40 acre plantation lake, Billericay. They're both Essex way.

Never used grooveshark but seems like a shame! Tried Spotify? It's free and great (if you can stomach a few ads). I think the free version of the Spotify mobile app isn't so hot though, too limited unless you pay.

Dam I was so sure hehe ok the last one? Just because it's a different aspect ratio to the others?

Two vertical rods?

That is one fat predator! Congrats that must have been a great days fishing.

Hi gents. The palomar sorted it. Will reserve judgement on its performance until after its been cast a few times and looked at in the water in the margins! It's very stretchy, I've realised that much so far.

Reluctant to start a completely new thread so hoping I'll be alright to tag this question on here; Last night I'm trying to tie a grinner using Nash NXT Zig flo onto a little zig bug - despite making sure I was delicate about teasing the knot down and making sure it was wet I could not for the life of me get it to stop curling like a pig tail just under the bug. And steaming it straight again wasn't working, probably because the stuff is getting damaged (could feel the inconsistencies and kinks in it with my finger). What am I doing wrong here? Do I use a different knot, or is the Zig Flo stuff a bit rubs?

Phil, those snips look identical to something I just bought, Fox edge something or other. But I paid 8.99 for mine. So basically an extra quid for them to emboss 'fox' on them! I'm glad you rate them! When mine arrive I'll let you know how I get on.

Sorry about multiple posts, I'm going to order some 'Fox Braid Blades' and I'll let you know what they're like when they arrive. Can't be much worse than I've got at the moment....

Arrr, they look a bit like these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/151547506530?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&chn=ps&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0

I'm actually in the market for some too, so interested to see the replies here. The guy in this video has a good looking pair of snips, wonder what they are? http://youtu.be/Vds2Ml3pfo0?t=4m34s

I still don't think I have clear in my mind the detailed mechanics of which method to use in what scenario. Anyone prepared to link me an explanation?

I say go for it. Back leads have got to be a valid discussion point while on the topic of bite indication? I like hearing everyone's experiences and opinions about this stuff.

It's this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h37khkoF6ng No doubt. I bought some goo though so now I'm feeling a tad self conscious lol

Nm, watch this one! seriously, it isn't saying like "I fish tight lines because I'm using the new Nash zimzam3000 bobbins" the bit where he's talking about indication he's just making a case based on transmission of bite down the line. I guess you could argue that there is a bit of a sales pitch from the intercut footage of the diver though? If, and I'm assuming to see all of that footage you have to buy it?

I had a read of preview page on Nash website. There are some pretty bold claims which you'd expect them to provide evidence for in time. The thing with marketing is, people have a short memory, people will have forgotten any outrageous claims made early on, but it will have got everyone talking about it. It being sat in people's subconscious means it will sell.

Yeah of course they are trying to sell their gear, there was lots of shots of their products close up etc, but what he was saying about bite indication had no sales pitch attached I don't think? I'm interested to hear about some of this bizarre stuff, could you link me please or give me terms to Google? When people start coming out with mad things, I think it's interesting to try and analyse where their business is right now, how they see themselves Vs. where they're trying to get to.

Nash do make a nice video. Enjoyed their urban banx series too, really brilliantly shot and edited. As for indication, don't think I can fault the logic? I mean the guy even commissioned testing with a diver! So of all the people to be taking advice from with regards indication, got to be difficult to argue with? Anyone know what the details are on that maggot rig? Was that a clip he was using with some kind of clip cover? That's my complaint with clips is they have a really horrible knack of getting caught in the landing net. Help?

Oh I seeee. Well dear admin, don't worry about moving my reply i paraphrased it above just fine

Fair enough. Maybe it was because it wasn't really a specific answer? I was just waffling on about how it's hard to answer, there is alot of variables that make people decide on what's appropriate for a particular situation, different people gain confidence in different things, and that most people have a handful of rigs they go to and tweak to suite. And to keep an open mind. Definitely didn't swear lol maybe you're right and it didn't actually post.

Oh, notice my reply has been removed. Sincere apologies if there was something offensive or against the rules written.

I don't think they're at all pressured. I'm counting the day til I can get down there...and blank! hehe, No, I've given myself a year to bank one, that way if I do it in a few sessions I'll have totally exceeded my goals for this year.

I'll guess, slack lines to minimise the chances of liners, and he's banking on his lead doing the hook setting and getting a fairly aggressive take? Also, I've been thinking about slack lines; does he happen to say at what range he fishes that setup. I'd like to think that if your fishing fairly close in you'd still get an indication without a whole lot of movement if fishing semi-slack lines. What weight lead?