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Lovely fresh spring morning. Nothing else to report, so far.....

Not me

I'm here

Seemed the perfect swim to choose

See you soon pal 🎣

I'm in damp proofing, so I'm looking forward to some extra business👌 Eco warriors, think they're doing the right thing, without actually weighing up the real world consequences. See the size of the rats in Brum!!!

It is quite heavy, but has the feel of decent quality and adequate strength to take my weight. Trying it out on the weekend, so I will let you know 👍

This just arrived. Got a £15 off voucher. Seems good quality and comfy, time will tell Thanks for the suggestions gents

Lovely golden lump, nice one. Zig, or bottom bait?

Get on it then mate.

Great in principle, but a few flaws imo. I would always want a groundsheet and don't want to make a hole in it, then when I put my weight on it, the bank stick would just sink into the ground, thus not providing any support. Just say it's really hard ground and I did put a hole in groundsheet, I don't think the plastic butt rest would last very long. Thanks anyway

As far as I know it's lake exclusive booking and last time I checked its pretty much booked up until 2026!!

If it works, I'll have to nick a bit of that😉

I only get to go every now and then, so wouldn't know for sure. It worked for me on 2 very weedy waters. I know a few fish farmers who swear by it for clearing the silt and carp off the deck. The fish love it and tear up the weeds. We used on my mates little 2 acre pond in one swim that was full of Canadian and 4"of silt, within several weeks it was hard bottom and lilly pads came up which he'd never seen there before. He'd tried dye, weed cutters, hand balling it, nothing worked like it. Effortless

We can't help having a bulky build mate, 8-10 stone would be fine on these type of beds. This one is in the running https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235391171203?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8py9PnHURjO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yW-jXGLIRqK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thanks Nick. With my bulk I really want an 8 leg one.

If you can go secret squirrel, try hydrated lime several pva bags and in a several weeks those spots will be clear as a dinner plate.. Just keep it subtle though, as has been said, other anglers will soon be on your spots

I've got a back up cheapy. I'd be happy with any common over 28lb🤩

Thanks @jh92 I'm undecided ATM, I'll be in touch.

As you may be able to guess, I'm in need of a new bedchair. Cheap ones below £100 don't tend to be much good in my limited experience. Being just a lot over weight, I need an 8 leg decent quality bed. But, at £450 + I'm struggling to justify that amount This is just blatant Carp tax & exploitation, as with nearly everything else these days, I feel I'm being ripped off.😏 I'd be happy to pay around £200-250ish, but the choices are very limited. Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions? Ta

New axle support and puncture proof tyre for the carp porter. Got nicked a few year years back with a load of gear. Got a feeling I may need it early March.

I've had a few over the years, but found the Ridgemonkey to be fairly good and seems to charge as well, if not quicker than mains

Superb location Great if you've got the place to yourself

Good luck @jh92 Looks like a mud bath

It's Southern Water, so I don't expect they'd give a carp. The old guy running the fishing side, has retired & this wally has taken over the last 2 seasons. I'm in 2 minds, but my heart is saying leave.