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Totally. Spent a few hours there the other day with my sons. We tried dead bait, no joy. But had a few tiddlers in the float rod. Got them off the screens for a few hours enjoying their surroundings

We all need to chip in for better anti virus software😄 If I win , I'll gladly pay for ir

They're two separate tickets mate. The estate has about 2 miles of bank, over 4 stream fed lakes in a valley, a lot of it is unfishable. It is lovely, with natural English carp rumoured to e around the 30 mark. Just talking about it is making me want to go

The canals sound like great fun. I've tried a little bit of river fishing for perch and pike recently with my boys. Carp fishing time is very limited and precious to me, there's just something (mainly daft rules), that's just not giving me the buzz

Thanks @yonny, wise words as always. It's just lost, or not got that sparkle for me. I must admit a big turn off was finding out my son's couldn't put a carp rod out, when I was told they could fish with me. I broke my usual rule, of not fishing barbless venues. They always have the most ridiculous set of rules, for the most random reasons??? Maybe my estate ticket is where I should focus. Literally no rules whatsoever

So, I joined a little syndicate recently. Well stocked to a few early 40's, Initially thought there's a few odd rules, but whatever. As times gone by (4 x 48's), I've had a low 30 on the first visit) I've sort of lost interest in the place. A few mates are on the ticket, but we haven't been free at the same time for a social. After fishing a reservoir and that feeling of having something no ones caught before, I've just not had the same buzz with this place. The search for a decent venue continues i guess??

So, I joined a little syndicate recently. Well stocked to a few early 40's, Initially thought there's a few odd rules, but whatever. As times gone by (4 x 48's), I've had a low 30 on the first visit) I've sort of lost interest in the place. A few mates are on the ticket, but we haven't been free at the same time for a social. After fishing a reservoir and that feeling of having something no ones caught before, I've just not had the same buzz with this place. The search for a decent venue continues i guess??

Rod licence renewal....... £55.30....... How has this nearly doubled in the last 5 years????

CC Moore do some small ones, which are friend had some success with, but nothing like the bad boys @elmoputney found. I've tried hair rigging slugs before but they didn't stay on long. I'd be interested to know how you get on @jh92,so do keep us posted mate? https://ccmoore.com/32-frozen-water-snails

Well I can't even upload a screenshot atm🙄 He had a nice little perch about 1 1/2 lb. Needless to say he now wants try live baiting next time. Predator fishing is allowed on my ticket from October with some perch around the 3-4lb mark. Well that is if we get some more rain and increased oxygen levels in the water🤞

Sad to hear the fish are dying there @Golden Paws. The lack of rain this year is really taking its toll. On a brighter note, took my son up to the little farm lake again. After trying every lure we had, I foul hooked a small roach with the lure & thought shall I leave it on??? This was the result..

Few bits for Sunday night. Interested to see what the feram8c scissors are like. Guy in the shop said they'll last a 100 years🤔

Good luck Elmo That's the most stressful thing you can do yonny. I hope you make it a happy home. I'm off to the tackle shop for a few bits and bait. Out Sunday and Monday night. Can't wait

It can get a bit stagnant 🤔

Not a believer personally, but good luck. Nature can be a real beach.!! Seeing you're power requirements had me asking a question? Has anyone had any experience with solar power gor fisheries? Thankfully we dont need an electric fence, but do need to run aerators & or a fountain. I would be interested in anyone's thoughts or expertise. Thanks