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Just got back from prebaiting for my 48 next weekend. I can't wait to get set up for the first time this year. I've usually managed to get out before this time of year, but as carbell says it could be one of the best times of the year to be out.

I recall getting one of these a while back. The concept is good, but I found the needle would tend to bend and not go straight through a hookbait or pop up, leaving the presentation awkward. Often taking many attempts before I was pleased with a snowman set up. My preferred needle is the fox one, goes through the hardest of pop up with ease, doesn't split hard or soft boilies and I get perfect presentation first time. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/fox-edges-micro-fine-needle

Sticky sharp is how the guy in my local shop described it to me, when I asked for a demo. Ever since my hooks always go out sticky sharp.👍 It hasn't massively increased my fish on the bank, but I've got every confidence in it. I land every bite.

This was taken on just a phone. One of many good scenic shots on my new water, last year. It wasn't all bad. Can't wait to get out on the bank for a few nights🤞

That is some broom handle my man. Would it be possible that you have a 50mm butt ring on these rods? I've used these for 6 years, no issues whatsoever and I like that it grips the rod incase you get a hard take. (I wish🙄) https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/prologic-butt-klinger-rod-rest?gclid=CjwKCAiAuoqABhAsEiwAdSkVVGRe9cqwwJ7Jg6GwDbTwOSfp0OaKAdMxssJHMn7LezTxTWBJQwk-DBoCSAUQAvD_BwE

Stay strong and safe gents. All the very best

First time by the water tower. Looks good for a bite, but no takers yet!

That's a shame mate I've not had a fish in snow, but a few good ones in - 2/4 degrees. I quite like fishing this time of year. It's supposed to be dry next week, so fingers crossed I won't have to pack up wet🤞

Don't leave me in susp........ Did you catch anything mate??

It is blooming freezing. Hopefully get a bit milder for Tuesday and Wednesday, got 2 night pass😊 for the last sesh of the year! Have a good one gents

In my experience you'd be lucky to get a year's use out of any Trakker products. I've had a landing net fell apart within a few outings. The bid snooze 4 seasons, again the stitching came apart within a few outings. Got a Trakker 2 piece suit from a mate for a gift. Just started wearing the jacket and that's ripped open like it was made of paper. Their customer service is detritus too. I would personally avoid their products like cheap Chinese knock offs.

My plans are to stay at the reservoir and estate lakes. & as seems commonplace loose a bit of weight and stop smoking😏 Goal is to beat my PB (30), although to just start catching carp from the resi would be nice. It's been a bit of a learning curve on such a big water, but I'm enjoying what little time I have had there.. Everything considered, things are not too bad for me, I've got a job, my loved ones are OK, I hope the new year is kind to us all..

I agree, one more sesh before 21. Id give good money to have a decent fish before the year is out!

So I've happily spooled up the hydrotuff. I also got the Nash 40lb mono snag leader and to my disappointment I was unable to tie it to the mainline with my preferred allbprite knot. I had many failed attempts. The snag leader is is too stiff. I then tried the pictured end to end grinner knot, which was also quite tricky and many failed attempts. I managed to get away with 3 turns on the snag leader grinner. Tested to destruction because I want to do everything I can to make sure I won't get cut off again. Not a particularly the nice, neat knot that I was after, so I wondering if anyone knows of a better knot??

Fingers crossed for you mate

I suppose, but the brand have been around for a while. I'm sure my first alarm was an optonic. If only??

I quite like the look of these. Plenty of other bits I need first though. C'mon the lottery win, it must be my turn soon https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/optonic-g3-smart-bite-alarm

I recently brought the shimmy spod rod. Very impressed with it. Only problem is I now want 3 new rods to match. Is there a lot of difference between the tx2 & tx4's? Apart from the obvious cost!

What's the deepest depth in feet, a carp will feed or has been caught? The reason I ask is that I like the look of the water tower, on this reservoir, but know it drops off to 60ft quite quickly and it's got to be hard to present a hook bait near it, without going to the bottom..... So I'm unsure what to do??

YES!! Dropping mate at the venue tomorrow and I will be joining him Friday afternoon, after work. It's blooming getting cold though🥶

I don't hold much hope mate. They're saying a month and yet rumours are going around that we'll be in loss down until the new year. I missed a planned trip back in March too, so I'm gutted.

Well from what I can tell it looks like fishing will be banned under lock down 2.0😭 Due have 2 nights this weekend 😢 Do I wrangle the 2 nights tomorrow and Wednesday??? 🤔 My boss might not see the funny side but the building game is supposed to continue so I reckon its now or next year 🤯

https://anglingtrust.net/2020/10/31/angling-trust-lobby-government-to-keep-the-country-fishing Not really a yes or no on the fishing. Anyone know if they're closing venues?? I mean it's practically SD by design 🤞

Supposed to be next weekend for me. So I'm hoping they don't close fishing. Definitely good for a bite with a full moon, good luck elmo

A good angler I know is the same, but my thoughts were that when fishing a short hook link or chod. The lead would end up beating the fish to death in the battle. His jaw dropped when I illustrated it to him. Personally I prefer to know the lead will drop on the rare occasions I've used that set up.