New purchases

[jules007]

46 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:

The Beanie mat will make a good pike unhooking mat or dog bed...

Is this any good Mate?

https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/carp-cradles/ultimate-carp-comfort-cradle?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhL25l9bziwMVFJJQBh2mHB7KEAQYAyABEgI-iPD_BwE

 

I have a couple of Ultimate items and have no complaints 

Sadly i dont have a dog my old bivvy rat of a Greyhound passed many years ago, and i dont fish for pike, so will just get a cheap NGT cradle

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, jules007 said:

Sadly i dont have a dog my old bivvy rat of a Greyhound passed many years ago, and i dont fish for pike, so will just get a cheap NGT cradle

The pop up one wasn't too bad 

[bluelabel]

I have a Korum pop up mat and its fine for carp up to 30lb and I have a korum opportunist mat bag... both very usable walled mats and both quite reasonaby priced

[kevtaylor]

Just ordered this for Jack, hopefully keep him comfortable at night when it's freezing cold in the bivvy.

[jh92]

Got a light for my camera from amazon, £5 👍 it comes with a battery and charger and also has the option to use AA batteries instead 👍

It seems really bright but will test it tonight when it's dark, maybe the dog is up for some night shots in the garden 🤷‍♂️🤣

 

[bluelabel]

Nifty...👍

[kevtaylor]

1 hour ago, jh92 said:

Got a light for my camera from amazon, £5 👍 it comes with a battery and charger and also has the option to use AA batteries instead 👍

It seems really bright but will test it tonight when it's dark, maybe the dog is up for some night shots in the garden 🤷‍♂️🤣

 

Should be adjustable low - high for brightness, mine had a wheel on the side.  Got the newer versions now USB charged jobbies.  The older ones were 4 x AA Batteries i.e the version before yours.  👍

[jh92]

21 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:

Should be adjustable low - high for brightness, mine had a wheel on the side.  Got the newer versions now USB charged jobbies.  The older ones were 4 x AA Batteries i.e the version before yours.  👍

Yes mate the back cover is also a different screen that can connect to the front to change the color, I think it will give it a warmer sort light color 👍

 

[Carpbell3]

Midweek membership at Ecton all lakes but will mainly be on Jigsaw or Clover I reckon.

[Carpbell3]

Suppose I best pull the gear out and see what's what I know I need spod braid I'm good for bait got a freezer full and a large sack of pellets probably going to need a weed rake at some point ticket starts in May so plenty of time to get a few bits.

What this year's go to rig? Be chods by June on a long as length of boom as you dare 

[jh92]

Anyone got any suggestions for a phone with a decent camera? Currently got the Samsung galaxy s20+, not bad for self takes during the day, but the battery is on its way out lol

[Carpbell3]

24 minutes ago, jh92 said:

Anyone got any suggestions for a phone with a decent camera? Currently got the Samsung galaxy s20+, not bad for self takes during the day, but the battery is on its way out lol

Google pixel range for cameras same as a Samsung but with a better camera set up on each similar priced phone.

I just got the A25 will do for me but if I was spending a bit more I would of went with the pixel.

[elmoputney]

10 hours ago, Carpbell3 said:

Google pixel range for cameras same as a Samsung but with a better camera set up on each similar priced phone.

I just got the A25 will do for me but if I was spending a bit more I would of went with the pixel.

Break easily though, make sure you get insurance if you buy a Google phone, I dropped mine once quite softly and it was a write off. 

[salokcinnodrog]

11 hours ago, jh92 said:

Anyone got any suggestions for a phone with a decent camera? Currently got the Samsung galaxy s20+, not bad for self takes during the day, but the battery is on its way out lol

I'm looking to avoid Google and Samsung. I'm not scared of technology, but we advance too fast without addressing issues, and Ai is part of the problem. Both Google and Samsung are using Ai for searches and various other apps.

As an aside, I heard an amusing news snippet this week, young'uns are going back to prints, and even 35mm film.

The Huawei P20 Pro, iPhone16 have been rated as notable cameras on phones.

[crusian]

On 11/03/2025 at 11:51, kevtaylor said:

Just ordered this for Jack, hopefully keep him comfortable at night when it's freezing cold in the bivvy.

Um , so just out of interest , Kev , how do you charge the Pet Pad waterside , or do you charge it up at home ? .

🐕

[B B]

17 hours ago, elmoputney said:

Break easily though, make sure you get insurance if you buy a Google phone, I dropped mine once quite softly and it was a write off. 

Iv never owned a new phone, get mine off eBay always an iPhone tho got the 14 comes with  a bit of a guarantee. Get a case and screen protector which helps Iv dropped mine off step ladders and windowsills and all ok I find the iPhones tuff. …if your going for a Google phone may I suggest this it’s quite heavy but it’s safe and got 5% off 

 

[salokcinnodrog]

33 minutes ago, B B said:

Get a case and screen protector which helps Iv dropped mine off step ladders and windowsills and all ok I find the iPhones tuff.

Nokia's were tough. Drop them on the ground and the ground breaks, drop them down the toilet (don't ask), dry it out, 24hours later it restarts. 

My mate actually ran over his, and it still worked.

Really miss Nokia days, shame they got involved with Microsoft, everything went downhill fast.