New purchases

[hutch]

Anyone who is interested in the background of Marcus Watts he has done some stuff with the carp cast recently
 

 

[hutch]

As for recent purchases, after going back and forth over deciding on a new bank side home i have final settled on a Trakker RS Brolly, Skull Cap and Infil, will be out on a couple of weeks time but have had it up in the yard looks the business

[Roughtor]

I got the Carper speedflex pop up cradle ,it's extremely light ,which is what I wanted ,and folds up really easily ..

 

Not used it ,til I fish next, but initially, think it'll be spot on 

[jh92]

Ordered a pair of the ngt xpr catfish rods, 2 for 65 lol, I've read a few reviews and people are saying they do the job 👍

 

[elmoputney]

4 hours ago, yonny said:

Me too.... I bought a Pioneer Ultralight last year.... not used it once.... it's just sitting there.

Like you I chase the weight. I'm always looking to save a few grams here or there (in fact I just bought a titanium cup for silly money (🤦‍♂️).... that's how anal about weight I am). I have several shelters but I always use either the mk1 Tempest Brolly or mk1 Lo Pro.. just because they're light. I still have an original Supa Brolly kicking about somewhere... also mega light.

One thing that winds me up.... as new versions are released (Tempest mk2 and RS, Lo Pro mk2 etc etc) they ALWAYS put on weight. Thicker material etc. I hate that!

It's the £££££££ they are putting on the moment that get me nearly a grand nowadays, mental money for a tent and you still need extras with most. 

[kevtaylor]

Fortis waders arrived last week - look good 😎👍

[kevtaylor]

[Roughtor]

Very smart ...and practical 

[Roughtor]

Made by Carper Tackle 

 

Weighs 1kilo...had some nice upper doubles in it already ,seems well made,sets up ,mega fast ..same to pack away ..

[Roughtor]

And set up 

[elmoputney]

3 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

are the easy to get in, I bought some water shoes off temu after our discussion about emergency wading 😂

[elmoputney]

Carpy as flip 😂

[elmoputney]

Whoops double post carp.Com might not be ready for two water shoe pics 
😂

Edited April 11 by elmoputney

[salokcinnodrog]

8 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

Whoops double post carp.Com might not be ready for two water shoe pics 
😂

I'm not ready for two pics of them...🤣

 

[yonny]

32 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

water shoes

I bought something similar about 15 years ago. Problem is you use them, dry them, use them, dry them and after a week or two they absolutely stink of silt and god knows what else. I binned mine after a month. They were rank!

[elmoputney]

14 minutes ago, yonny said:

I bought something similar about 15 years ago. Problem is you use them, dry them, use them, dry them and after a week or two they absolutely stink of silt and god knows what else. I binned mine after a month. They were rank!

If that happens I can take the hit at a tenner, that's if they last a month 😂

29 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:

I'm not ready for two pics of them...🤣

 

I will have to wear sunglasses to wear them 😎

[kevtaylor]

52 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

are the easy to get in, I bought some water shoes off temu after our discussion about emergency wading 😂

Yes mate they are very easy to get in, the boots thick and low so stays in shape, the fabric is 3 different layers of lightweight stuff so they fold down and pull up easily.

They go right upto my arm pits so will be able to wade out further with more confidence, adjustable at the waist so not overly baggy it you don't want that.

Comes with repair kit and wader bag with mesh sides.  I'm not using that obvs.  Said to be breathable so may be able to keep them on without getting too hot.

[Roughtor]

29 minutes ago, yonny said:

I bought something similar about 15 years ago. Problem is you use them, dry them, use them, dry them and after a week or two they absolutely stink of silt and god knows what else. I binned mine after a month. They were rank!

I know what you mean ,I used some Gull wetsuit booties ,they were great til the warmth made them sweat a bit ,proper stinky ...then I tried carp tec welded socks ,they were good but wore out..

 

[B B]

There’s a shallow far margin on a lake I fish that you can see the carp move along hopefully this will solved the problem of getting bait out there without spooking them. 

 

[jh92]

On 11/04/2025 at 15:41, elmoputney said:

Carpy as flip 😂

Is not easier to get into a pair of flip flops or crocs 🤣 on the res I've found myself wading out in shorts and crocs in the middle of the night before lol tbf there's been a few times where its been bare foot 🤣🤣🤣

[elmoputney]

6 hours ago, B B said:

There’s a shallow far margin on a lake I fish that you can see the carp move along hopefully this will solved the problem of getting bait out there without spooking them. 

 

You did buy two didn't you? 

[B B]

15 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

You did buy two didn't you? 

Oh yes, no brainer really my mate had the other so cost £10 each. 

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, B B said:

Oh yes, no brainer really my mate had the other so cost £10 each. 

Phew, I wouldnt recommend paying 20 for one 😱

[framey]

I thought tfg went out of business years ago

[B B]

More of a swap than a new purchase, sorted out a float rod, floats and bits and bobs for a clear window for my Tempest Brolly off a mate, he needed the gear for his son.