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  6. Ridiculous rules

    in UK Carp Fishing

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    So I got a circular from the fishery manager.  Seems a few have been sending a bait boat well into the out of bounds nature reserve. Fair enough, bait boats are now banned from that end the reservoir. I don't have one so doesn't bother me.

    The bailiff who is due to take over as the old boy is 80, has now decided he wants to do rig checks, as he's found someone using a 6oz lead. The rules are 3oz? I use a 4 & curved hooks. Again no curved hooks allowed.

    So I'm going to have to conform until I think he's done checking my rigs.

    He's mentioned a few do's & don't's to a mate. Which I think he's just making up as he goes along.

    This bailiff is a bit of a busy body know it all & I'm concerned once he takes over the management, it won't be the same tranquil fishery. 

    Anyone else left a venue due to change of management? 

  12. venue that allows drones?

    in UK Venues and Where to Fish

    Posted

    I've only ever seen them flying down the beach. Never when I've been fishing. I'm so boring that they wouldn't watch me for long.

    As I said, I've never been able to locate fish with it. At a certain height you wouldn't know it was there.

    A mate said, he's seen guys using pva string to drop rigs, I'm not that adventurous & I only have a lightweight one, so not sure how it would cope with the additional weight?? 

    It's just a flying camera as far as I'm concerned 

  15. New reservoir to fish

    in UK Carp Fishing

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    From the stamp of fish you are getting, it would appear the trout fisherman have asked the club to get some carp guys in to see why their always catching these little hungry carp & perhaps affecting the bite/catch rate.???

    I'm no expert, but from my very limited knowledge, some reservoirs don't have enough predators to keep the natural balance. So some species can start to take over.

    There's been talk of the need for more pike, sturgeon, cats basically any hungry predator to keep the nuisance species in check on a few big waters near me.

    The closest one, everyone I know says they get loads of cricket bat commons around 4-12lb. That used to be a trout only res. Now a carp syndicate. 

    Try to drill the bailiffs and suss what their plans (or the purpose of this experiment is, or,) are for the water.

    If they are really cagey, I'd suggest finding another ticket.

    If they're nice as pie, hang in there, as it must have a few chunks at that size water.

  20. New purchases

    in UK Carp Fishing

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, jh92 said:

    Cheers mate, was it the indulgence one you had? I'm 17.5 stone, might put some new bungees in it if I have to, the width seems decent tho 🤣

    Yes mate, that sounds right. I'm around that weight. Better night's sleep than my normal bed.

     

  21. August Catch Reports

    in Carp

    Posted

    On 20/08/2023 at 21:25, jh92 said:

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    20lb ghost carp 👍

    That is an unusual looking ghostie???

    The Linear scale pattern looks awesome. I'm normally a common man, but that fish is a head turner. Absolutely Gorgeous, well done mate 

  22. New purchases

    in UK Carp Fishing

    Posted

    8 hours ago, jh92 said:

    this bedchair isn't suited to the larger angler. Its comfy but too small for my tubby ass

    I had the wide Avid memory foam,  when it first came out. Not cheap £250, but amazing comfort.

     

    Got nicked out my garage 🥺

    6 hours ago, jh92 said:

    nash indulgence ss4 wide

    Got given one after the break in. Seems OK, better than a few others ive tried & trashed. Definitely, not as comfy as the Avid. 

    I always find with my bulk I have to stretch the bungee chord every now and then when I hit the frame.

     

    5 hours ago, salokcinnodrog said:

    Sonik on the other hand, everything I got has had problems. Sk-tec recliner chair with extending legs that won't stay extended, only good on a level bank, rods where the liners fall out of the rod rings. I won't entertain buying anything from them now.

    As above the Sonik rods I've had are prone to falling apart. I tried to claim on the lifetime guarantee and get ignored. I wouldn't waste my money on their kit. Buy cheap, buy twice & all that

  23. New reservoir to fish

    in UK Carp Fishing

    Posted

    No boats??? You've got a mission there mate...

    I haven't been very successful on my res which is half the size. So, I'm only offering a suggestion. 

    If you only have a month, I'd say plenty of prebaiting to try and get a few spots going.

    I got a few bites when I was prebaiting with 10k a time, a week and a few days before fishing.

    Boilies may not pay off if the fish haven't seen them before, so definitely try tigers. 

    Will they let you on for a month again next year? It seems an unusual scenario?? 

    Good luck 

  24. New purchases

    in UK Carp Fishing

    Posted

    31 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

    carp camo line installed. Looks nice I think, went on like a dream, next test is what does it cast and fish like. I have a feeling I'm going to like it but the proof is in the pudding

    I found yge same with another well known brand. After first outing it went like bed springs. Awful line.

    I hope you have better luck mate

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