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Life can be cruel mate. I like to say we have poo times , so we can appreciate the good/normal times. I'm on the bank next weekend, end of a 3 year ticket, which has produced a 20 odd stocky, in about 20 nights. So here's hoping for a wet net for both of us!

Unlucky mate, sounds like a right nightmare.

Used to have foxes, look a bit dated, so bought ATT'S 5years ago. Still look the 'tigers'. Excellent value for money. Going to change to 4 mag roller on good recommendation.

As angler's who love the fish & wildlife in general, we must take steps to safeguard the natural balance of nature. It definitely sounds like this predator is a threat that cannot be ignored....

Blimey, how much is the longer one? I better get a bank loan.

Good stuff mate. I hope they give you a good fight. Grass carp are awesome looking, but I'd be happy if I only ever caught commons!, lovely dark bars of gold

Buzz is on your side of the Atlantic my man, his wording & understanding of your products should help. With corn, maize cracked, flaked. If it's hard, boil & soak it buddy!! You can't go wrong, better to be 100% safe, we take fish safety very seriously this side of the pond. What strain of carp are you catching?? What kind of size are you getting??

The reason for boiling & soaking for 24hrs is digestion by the fish. Possibly also releasing the natural oils, attractants. There's far more knowlagable members on here to fill in the blanks. Over hear its reffered to as particle mix. Loose feed rather than chumming, which makes me think of Jaws!! 😎 Ive used particles in the past but it tends to attract nuisance species, so tend to just use boilies for my quarry!

I'm in need of new ones, I've lost both my fox one's, I prefer it to be a fine needle with a hook rather than the latch type. Any preferences??

Only the brave prosper!! That said go with your gut & the conditions you have when you get there. The Syndi I've been on for a while I've favoured one spot. I will though go in a different swim if I see fish or the wind's blowing in a different direction & think I'm more likely to be successful. Just enjoy, I like to try and learn something new about the water even though I tend to blank!! It is a famously hard water. Trying a different venue this year so hopefully gut feelings will pay off

That's where I found the 3 turn blood knot didn't stress the knot or hooklength. Iq's OK, but honestly the rigmarole stuff seems to be a bit different to the rest. A simple pull with tools straightens out with no need for steam!! It has to be made of a different material to the norm.

What product and knot yonny??

Since trying their hook link materials a few years ago, I've not needed any others. No need for steam, easily shaped and reshaped, never had any abrasion or memory issues. I favour a 3 turn blood knot, simple. Blobs well with a lighter. Hydrolink is wicked & so easy to tie combi, multi rigs http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/lines/fluorocarbons/rig-marole-camh2o-fluorocarbon.html#/product/50831

Don't worry we may of left the EU by the time they do anything! Lead was sposed to of been banned from fishing, back in the late 80's early 90's. On the rivers and canals anyway. I remember split shot nearly tripled in price. I guess as usual carp fisheries turn a blind eye to it.

A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS!! Excellent news mate. Wondered if everything was OK. Glad to hear you're enjoying fatherhood. If management allows, will there be a post in Feb baby catch report??

How's things yonny??

I've had a few small ones. All on a quick stop rig with luncheon meat. From what I'm lead to believe is that they don't feed on the bottom, so you want a buoyant, slow sinking bait. They naturally feed on vegetation, so get near the weeds or lilies, etc. A good Angler I know caught a 33lb er with tiger loaf, floating on its nose, he clotheslines across to a branch to keep the line out of the water. He's had quite a few with that method, but only in warmer weather. Good luck with your quest and I hope to see you've nailed one in the catch report

Whilst there's no denying they're good alarms, I've always thought they look like an old mobile phone, brick like. I would say that they are behind the times a bit in terms of design & have most likely missed a good few customers. A bit like the I phone xxx, doesn't actually do much more than a basic smart phone, but you'll always have the tarts that have more money than sense & will have to have it!! A bit too much carp tax on these to turn my head!

Changed them summertime, they only work when I get them out n pack em away. Tough Syndi runs out end of March. New venue for June open season, may finally get to see them n action, possibly upgraded to 4 mag. Although I'm one of those that takes something apart and for some unknown reason it never quite goes back together!! 😂 Might get local tackle shop on the case. Excuse pun

I may as well just call it what it is!! Camping by a lake

That's mad

Tried again, may work this time

Well see what I mean. This link hasn't worked. Maybe one of the mods can advise http://youtu.be/GLQJa_P91co

It's murder, I have to screenshot pics. I did a video a while back, you have to do it through YouTube channel, I'm no techy, it was fairly easy https://youtu.be/GLQJa_P91co

Agree! The 50lb is good, I use the alright knot though, no issues at all