salokcinnodrog Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 13 hours ago, elmoputney said: I think I might just be older and grumpier these days Nick Was never my plan to fish a day ticket long term was just hoping to catch some before I moved on, need another try yet , might even try and sneak in 1 overnighter just to break this duck, 13 hours ago, elmoputney said: I've also noticed a lot of people drinking whilst fishing lately got no objection to a beer or two in the evening as the sun goes down, but walking about with a bottle at lunch time doesn't sit that well really is this what they call a "social" I guess I must just be the anti social I'm definitely grumpier and older when I'm fishing. I go to relax, and try to catch, and I can do without the constant drinking of others while on the bank. I have most definitely become more anti-social, both fishing and at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 I think I just need to catch one on this lake to remind myself I can do it then I'm off to harder pastures for a real challenge, I've settled on St Ives now, will be joining for April I think so With this in mind I've decided to try a different QB basemix and I am going to to go Coco loco, in the hope it's more instant, but I shall also be switching squid for plum on the other mix and going one on each rod hopefully they will both work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 I think it's just an age thing nick my tolerance for people has lowered a lot and I tend to speak my mind a lot more these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just had another great chat with Simon of quality baits, he really is very helpful, gives good advice on his products and nothing is too much trouble , I've got some basemix to try on the way and I think I know what direction to head for with my long term plans well worth a contact if you want to get into baitmaking without the price tag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Just dug out my old viper, got vintage mud in it salokcinnodrog, pukkacarp and finchey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 I have been working on my bait making area in the garage, I made the bench using some old MDF and a broken desk from work ... and finchey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 26/02/2019 at 16:18, elmoputney said: Just dug out my old viper, got vintage mud in it You got an iron , Elmo ? . 😃 gazmc and Dave Hedgehog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Ha just needs a good airing and me to find the pegs crusian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 Hi guys After yesterday's debacle one of the things to come out of it was that it's hard to have confidence in a bait you haven't caught with especially if you are spending a few hours to make some for every trip, this could be time spent prebaiting or walking the lake, I think this could prove a better use of my time, I have looked at premier baits this morning and they seem to have good deals certain 5kg deals for £30 on matrix and aminos with peach and black pepper, the great thing about this is that I could also buy basemix as well so I can keep a plentiful stock and tweak if needs be, but to start with could spend time working on my angling rather than bait Trouble is ive never used premier baits either ? Has anyone used either of these baits before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 You can use Premier baits with confidence. elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmcee Posted March 9, 2019 Report Share Posted March 9, 2019 11 hours ago, elmoputney said: Hi guys After yesterday's debacle one of the things to come out of it was that it's hard to have confidence in a bait you haven't caught with especially if you are spending a few hours to make some for every trip, this could be time spent prebaiting or walking the lake, I think this could prove a better use of my time, I have looked at premier baits this morning and they seem to have good deals certain 5kg deals for £30 on matrix and aminos with peach and black pepper, the great thing about this is that I could also buy basemix as well so I can keep a plentiful stock and tweak if needs be, but to start with could spend time working on my angling rather than bait Trouble is ive never used premier baits either ? Has anyone used either of these baits before ? Firstly, don't start tweaking a bait. Use one bait only and stick with it. Chances are if you're not catching it's you and not your bait that's wrong. As for premier baits, 100% confident in them. Been using them for probably 20yrs myself and caught shed loads of carp. Which ever bait of theirs you go with , use with total confidence. Personally, matrix RR, aminos peach and pepper will be your best bets. I caught loads on matrix RR. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks guys It probably is me tbh, I've made mistakes and don't feel like I am fishing at a 100% of my previous capability yet, just need that confidence boosting first run really, it's not like the olden days when I had time on my side and could be sitting there for a couple of days, now I need to try and make every second count as I won't get out as often or for as long as I would like, i think I learn something each time but mainly this week's lesson was my initial plan was better than the execution and my choice of swim let me down and having taken the bivvy and bedchair meant I couldn't move as easily so I sat it out ( I had planned to try and sleep but couldn't chainsaws all day ) There is always next time and I will learn from my mistakes. Hopefully I've suffered enough now I think I will have a look at premier can't decide which to go with tbh i like the sound of the aminos with peach and black pepper, as I quite fancy a peach flavour but the matrix sounds good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmcee Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) A couple more flavour combos of premier's are "condensed milk and cream" or "tropical fruit and condensed milk". Both are absolute fliers , both in the aminos base mix 😉 Edited March 10, 2019 by emmcee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 In my play with flavours i've found a lovely condensed milk powder from feedstim if you make your own, milk b+ smells fantastic, Will spend a little time researching premier baits for the best option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmcee Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, elmoputney said: In my play with flavours i've found a lovely condensed milk powder from feedstim if you make your own, milk b+ smells fantastic, Will spend a little time researching premier baits for the best option If you speak with Tony and tell him where you fish etc he will put you right. elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 10/03/2019 at 08:22, elmoputney said: I've made mistakes and don't feel like I am fishing at a 100% of my previous capability yet, just need that confidence boosting first run really Let's not forget it's still winter buddy, and despite the decent conditions we've had there are waters all over the country that are still completely shut-up-shop. Don't let it knock your confidence yet mate. Winter blanking is pretty normal, particularly if you've not kept the bait going in since autumn. Once they've switched off I find no amount of pre-baiting can wake them back up, you need to keep them awake throughout by baiting through autumn into winter. The temps will be on their way up soon mate. Just make sure you're paying attention when they wake up. elmoputney and emmcee 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Cheers Yonny I am always hard on myself to be honest, but with hindsight I know I could've fished better, it was a small winter challenge whilst getting back into it, it's been a good training exercise and I have learnt a few bits and re learnt a few others so hopefully stepping into the next challenge I can do a little better and maybe even catch one, not going to be easy though but would it be as satisfying if it was easy ? I am going for a look round the new place again in a bit gonna start trying to make some sense of it April 1st is when I can start fishing it so may as well try and look for ideas until then yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, elmoputney said: not going to be easy though but would it be as satisfying if it was easy ? Totally agree mate, carp fishing is supposed to be tricky. Without that we'd not get the buzz when it all comes good. And it WILL come good for you mate. Winter is a brutal time to start fishing after a lay off. Keep t it mate, it'll be worth it in the end. emmcee, chillfactor and elmoputney 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just been for a look about again looks like travelling light is essential, so may need to take a tackle diet, lots of walking and looking required I think, only 10 mins from home and a slightly indirect route to work so I should be able to walk round quite often There were quite a lot of mussel shells around the banks, would they have been left by anglers or other species do we think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmcee Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 52 minutes ago, elmoputney said: There were quite a lot of mussel shells around the banks, would they have been left by anglers or other species do we think ? Other species. Loads around my lake and it's definitely not anglers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: Just been for a look about again looks like travelling light is essential, so may need to take a tackle diet, lots of walking and looking required I think, only 10 mins from home and a slightly indirect route to work so I should be able to walk round quite often There were quite a lot of mussel shells around the banks, would they have been left by anglers or other species do we think ? Are the mussel shells in the margins , under water , or on the bank a little above the water level , Elmo ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 hours ago, elmoputney said: There were quite a lot of mussel shells around the banks Could be a sign of otters mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Definately on the bank and quite a few of them dotted around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: Definately on the bank and quite a few of them dotted around Otters can open mussel shells in a few ways, floating on their backs in the water with a stone in their paws breaking the shell with the stone, or biting the 'corner' between the canine and back teeth. First one the shell tends to be dropped in the water. Herons tend to stab the shell, mink are biters of smaller mussels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted March 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Some of the mussels were about 3-4 inches maybe even bigger and there was the odd one in the shallows as well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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