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This 22lb linear, only a stocky, from my 3 years on current syndicate, known to be one of the hardest lakes in the country.. Was I buzzing when I caught that??? Hell yeah!! I know the picture is a bit naff, but like a lot of my captures, I don't need a puffed up pic of me holding it, laid on the matt is fine by me for the memory of the battle

Mint fish dave, must make you happy to of had those stunners

Me too

As above, quite a few fond memories stirred up, thinking of which one to choose? Close was my first ever carp, when I thought, what the blooming hell have I hooked here!!! Unforgettable! But this lump has stood as my pb for quite a few years now. One of the few 30'S on a hard weedy little syndicate. I fished it on & off for 2 years, blanked, before I found the spots, the bait, the rig. I put in the effort to catch almost all the target fish in the lake. Just the big common eluded me. Dammit! Those were the days I could go every week!!

You lucky bar steward! Well jell

Just been sent this from a buddy, cracked me up

Have you tried doubling up the bag or mesh? Should give you a bit slower melt

The pants or leads???

Hardcore, love it! Good luck buzz

Not too bad, caught my pb mirror 30, not quite snow, but near freezing about 4years ago. Pics are on an old laptop, so can't include it. My old syndicate, took a few years to unlock the secrets, then I'd catch regularly no matter what the weather.

If I'm prepared, I don't mind an overnighter, been quite a few times in minus 2oC, had a few fish for the effort too. Pack up first thing & head fora nice hot bath!

I second that mate. But I like being married & the perks that brings! Roll on retirement in 20 years!

Mine have been collecting dust for a few years now!

Did anyone else the tumbleweed blowing down the street??? Need to get a new troll for a bit of xcitment on here

Nike sliders offer a bit more cred!

No just the monsters!! Alot of them have been eaten!! (re thought of the day)

Well I've either got to wait to win the lottery or the kids have moved out, before I can afford the trip. Yeah. His last few & upcoming ones appear to be out at sea?? Surely a spin off is in order?? Sea monsters? Doesn't have the same impact!! Lol

Just watched last week's monster carp. Thailand, some lake run by a father son team. OMG! They had a red letter sesh & a really good laugh. Braces of Siamese carp ar 100lb one caught to 150 lb!! & Aripima (which I think is a beautiful fish & on my bucket wish list) That episode, whilst cheesy, is up there with one of the best I've seen

If they are eating our quarry??? 100% both!!!

They're as bad as the EE's. Flip all you can do about them on alot of waters. Good air rifle or crossbow for both of them!

Where was that chilly?? The owner of the syndicate I joined put nearly a mile of electric fence round the complex to keep them out. I wouldn't have a clue how much it cost but he obviously thought that it was worth it. Seems the best way to keep them out.

Absolutely none taken, I was kidding fella, just flicking on latest activity & nothing new came up for a day! I've been there twice. On socials with a mate who can't get a ticket on my syndicate. It's a commy water, but has some nice fish, no BS, like a lot of other day tickets I've been to round my way. That whole locking the gate thing should go under silly rules really! There's a traveller camps near by, so I guess it's done for a reason. I stopped & bought a bacon butty in Clapham Common the other day, there's a little lake for fishing, I thought there's no way I'd do the night on there, but looking at the rules, someone must do.

You killed it Dan! slagging off Farlows! Lol

I'm surprised it was busy! It's OK for a social if we can't be arsed to go to linear. Nice to hear you had a nice time lake watching!

Any good dave?