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Have you tried the Thorpe Lea pits??

I'm planning on fishing in about a foot of silt in the shallows. A friend says to use braid, i'm thinking a longer fluro hooklink? Not too sure how long though??

I can understand the sentiment, but as Dal says most fish nowadays are farmed to ensure we catch good sized fish. I struggle to comprehend these fishereies that have 70lb+ cats that are known to eat anything & everything, including the specimens. The owners are going to stock the fish that get arses on the bank. I guess as long the angler walks away happy from a venue he will come back again & again.

I fish a little syndicate near there, not been myself but have heard that the owner can be, what shall we say a bit awkward!! But there are some beauties in there from what i've heard & seen on there web site. i went to orchard farm after trying to get on Elphicks, nice enough place, but looked as though he'd dug his lakes in such a way as to get as many anglers on each one, not so much of a cast out, more underarm flick!! Be lucky

I'd love a big British Common, but how big do they grow???? In my experience around the 40 mark, full of spawn. Lovely!!!! I have heard that several venues boast 50lb+ fish, i find it hard to believe that these fish originated in this country or haven't been genetically altered one way or another, which i believe a lot of popular venues will stock to get the big girls as a draw. from my knowledge, which is not a lot, Elphicks were one of the first to pioneer what has now become the norm & will continue to be as we find the lure of catching a big girl, without the need to go abroad Sorry to those who don't like it, but i am booked & hoping for a result

Andy & Chris are great lads, not too sure on the stock they claim to have!! I've had a couple of mid doubles, too many bream!! A mate of mine has had the 27lb grassy But is determined to have the 30lber. Last time i did the night there were more cat guys than carpers. Reccomend any other good ones, i'm bored of theusual. Tried Wire Mill across the rd? my mate thinks there a few 30's come over from Beaver in the floods????

When you say Beaver Farm, On the A22??

I STARTED A TOPIC BUT GOT NO REPLIES??? Anyone fished pullens lake, my mates are doing 48 next week & i am booked for 72 mid July. Aiming for a new PB!!!!!?????

i Use a 2 or 3 turn blood to overcome this, dependant on stiffness

Good shout, have you tried the Krank choody??? I like the hook so was hoping the chod style one would improve my zig fishing as well. I've got traps for the rats & i wish there was one for the ol' coots n ducks, they're worse than bream

thanks a lot fella. Not too sure why?? Considering the state of some of the well known day ticket waters near me hope it will be worth it & at least i can say i've been Be lucky

& i was told not to mention fluro to cm!!!!!! As above although i use no.6 Krank, 3 turn blood, micro swivel on the hook, my method over the suppleness of the braid. I have used IQ2 in the past, but now using Rig marole ( easy to iron out small kinks without the need for steam), they also have braid over fluro, so you can roll up the braid, cut the fluro, push the braid back for the whipping & hair, INSTANT COMBI RIG. I only use fluro now, peace of mind that the rig resets itself should it be disturbed.

Due to the recent arrival of my 3rd son, i have stupidly agreed with the ol' lady that i will only go on a 72 hr trip this year. (i'll try n get a few sneaky overnighters though) So i've booked Pullens lake in mid July (no cracks about being a fair weather fisherman a) wondered if anyone has any tips or advice??? Cheers fellas

well as i say each to his own & wouldn't life be dull if we all did & liked the same things

i couldn't agree more matey, sink the line I am always amused by the amount of anglers fishing tight lines, i know it's a saying, but you could hang your washing on them & i sometimes feel we're in the minority by fishing slack lines. Each to his own i say!!! Having seen any underwater filming makes you want to pin your business end to the lake bed. i currently use sub line, but am going to change for fluro due to the short range fishing i do. .

ok, found the caps button, lads, were smoking now!!!!! Didn't know or necessarily want to plug it, but underwater 8. stiif fluro hooklink & size 6's seem to do the business for me

TOM FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE PICK UPS WITHOUT THE LEAD MOVING IN U.W.8 I'VE APPLIED THIS TO MY FISHING WITH DEVISTATING RESULTS