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[jules007]

9 hours ago, Carpbell3 said:

Probably best you don't, you might be one of the unlucky ones who gets investigated by the post police, I could of took a short cut on a claim against me a few years back, would of got me paid out and all claims dropped, very underhand though, glad I took the long game, got paid in the end and all accounts are even.

I stayed honest so dont have to look over my shoulder

[jh92]

2 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

The missing link, no not me - apple pie, forgot how much I like these on the bank - gotta catch now! 💪

When I'm fishing the complex it's like a morning ritual I will walk to lidls and get fresh chocolate croissants, they go perfect with a coffee, sometimes they are still warm 👌👌🤣🤣

[elmoputney]

3 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

The missing link, no not me - apple pie, forgot how much I like these on the bank - gotta catch now! 💪

Are you packing custard? 

 

[elmoputney]

4 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

The missing link, no not me - apple pie, forgot how much I like these on the bank - gotta catch now! 💪

 

The send button malfunctioned 😂

Edited Thursday at 17:59 by elmoputney

[elmoputney]

4 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

The missing link, no not me - apple pie, forgot how much I like these on the bank - gotta catch now! 💪

I do really like apple pie and custard 😂

 

Edited Thursday at 18:01 by elmoputney

[elmoputney]

3 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

The missing link, no not me - apple pie, forgot how much I like these on the bank - gotta catch now! 💪

Are you packing custard? 

 

[salokcinnodrog]

1 hour ago, jh92 said:

When I'm fishing the complex it's like a morning ritual I will walk to lidls and get fresh chocolate croissants, they go perfect with a coffee, sometimes they are still warm 👌👌🤣🤣

Pain au Chocolat, chocolate croissants or chocolate brioche dunked in hot coffee, proper French breakfast.

An absolutely wonderful fishing snack!

[B B]

Penn Tidal 13.7 feet £110, paired it up with my Okuma 8k reel but with a different spool of line  

 

 

 

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, B B said:

Penn Tidal 13.7 feet £110, paired it up with my Okuma 8k reel but with a different spool of line  

 

 

 

Nice set up B B 😎

[kevtaylor]

On 08/05/2025 at 18:58, elmoputney said:

Are you packing custard? 

 

Mans packing heat!

Not really just 2 apricot and 2 apple pastries.

Great 3rd breakfast - warmed a little in the ridgemonkey.

Didnt start the apple pie until today 2 nights deep - no wonder I'm blanking 🤪

[kevtaylor]

On 08/05/2025 at 17:29, jh92 said:

When I'm fishing the complex it's like a morning ritual I will walk to lidls and get fresh chocolate croissants, they go perfect with a coffee, sometimes they are still warm 👌👌🤣🤣

Good food happy angler!

Love my new front barrow bag, fits in so many more treats than the old one 🤣👍

[elmoputney]

24 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:

Mans packing heat!

Not really just 2 apricot and 2 apple pastries.

Great 3rd breakfast - warmed a little in the ridgemonkey.

Didnt start the apple pie until today 2 nights deep - no wonder I'm blanking 🤪

Maybe tonight's the night good luck. 

[elmoputney]

2 x PB products hit n run lead clips and tail rubbers (half price deal) 

 

Korda balancing weights 

10" matrix black out adjustable buzz bar, spotted a deal and thought I am fed up slumming it with a fixed rear buzz bar. So with a tenner off I thought today is the day. 

Not purchases but today I have respooled my reels with 15lb gt80+ 0.40mm tow rope, and added my s'wet bands to the spools so my line can stay in tip top condition between sessions. 

 

[B B]

1 hour ago, elmoputney said:

2 x PB products hit n run lead clips and tail rubbers (half price deal) 

 

Korda balancing weights 

10" matrix black out adjustable buzz bar, spotted a deal and thought I am fed up slumming it with a fixed rear buzz bar. So with a tenner off I thought today is the day. 

Not purchases but today I have respooled my reels with 15lb gt80+ 0.40mm tow rope, and added my s'wet bands to the spools so my line can stay in tip top condition between sessions. 

 

You’re spoiling them reels  🙄

[elmoputney]

35 minutes ago, B B said:

You’re spoiling them reels  🙄

Okuma, because they are worth it 😎

 

[framey]

2 hours ago, elmoputney said:

2 x PB products hit n run lead clips and tail rubbers (half price deal) 

 

Korda balancing weights 

10" matrix black out adjustable buzz bar, spotted a deal and thought I am fed up slumming it with a fixed rear buzz bar. So with a tenner off I thought today is the day. 

Not purchases but today I have respooled my reels with 15lb gt80+ 0.40mm tow rope, and added my s'wet bands to the spools so my line can stay in tip top condition between sessions. 

 

And black 

 

well done !!
lol

[Carpbell3]

Just put a order in for some light weight gear went with two Drennan Specialist rods a 1.25 and 1.50 TC two daiwa reels one for float and floater fishing on the 1.25, a 3000 size and a 4000 size for the 1.50 both the ninja reels one a front drag the other a front drag with bait runner.

Getting ready for some day ticket fishing will use a waggler on the lighter rod and a single bite alarm for the ledgering rod got some nice little day tickets venus near by.

[kevtaylor]

Just ordered the Korda long sleeve SPF Factor 50 shirt for those swims where you have no shade or you're up floater fishing all day. Hopefully money well spent.

Fortis look to be bringing out mozzie proof summer clothing - deffo buying this when possible! 👍

[salokcinnodrog]

3 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:

Fortis look to be bringing out mozzie proof summer clothing - deffo buying this when possible! 👍

There is a fair bit of 'insect proof' clothing about already. It is standard for British Army combat trousers and jackets, but there are other sellers including Craghoppers. The standard permethrin impregnated clothing lasts for 70 washes, but you can do your own which lasts about 6 washes.

[kevtaylor]

1 minute ago, salokcinnodrog said:

There is a fair bit of 'insect proof' clothing about already. It is standard for British Army combat trousers and jackets, but there are other sellers including Craghoppers. The standard permethrin impregnated clothing lasts for 70 washes, but you can do your own which lasts about 6 washes.

Cool - I was looking at the Craghoppers stuff  last year and nearly purchased tbh, might be wrong but think the fabric is too closely woven to be penetrated on the stuff coming out so maybe doesn't need chemicals, we'll have to wait and see on that, I spoke to the main guy at a show - gave him the lowdown on what anglers really need technically instead of the joggers and hoodies the tackle companies kept spewing out.

You shouldn't have to look to mountaineering, safari or European predator fishing for tactical clothing - carp companies were so far behind I just didn't understand their mindset tbh.

[salokcinnodrog]

6 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:

Cool - I was looking at the Craghoppers stuff  last year and nearly purchased tbh, might be wrong but think the fabric is too closely woven to be penetrated on the stuff coming out so maybe doesn't need chemicals, we'll have to wait and see on that, I spoke to the main guy at a show - gave him the lowdown on what anglers really need technically instead of the joggers and hoodies the tackle companies kept spewing out.

You shouldn't have to look to mountaineering, safari or European predator fishing for tactical clothing - carp companies were so far behind I just didn't understand their mindset tbh.

The Carp companies I think were catering to 'chav fashion' with the joggers. I'm not sure on hoodies as I do find a hoodie quite useful though. I much prefer combat or cargo trousers; a few weeks ago one of my pairs of combats died, finally worn through after 20 years, or is that the problem? I do get a fair few years out of combat clothing, it resists rip, tears and brambles. I avoided tackle shops for most clothing to be honest, much preferring outdoor and army surplus stores. There are exceptions, a few decent tackle brand hoodies, (not all are good) and an ESP fleece.

Craghoppers use natural repellant. I had to look as your comment got me interested as I'm wary of things like DEET.

 

https://www.craghoppers.com/nosilife/https://www.craghoppers.com/technologies/nosilife/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10157901071&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7bWx3dGdjQMV66JQBh3CYg6dEAAYASABEgIrl_D_BwE

 

 

 

 

[kevtaylor]

7 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:

The Carp companies I think were catering to 'chav fashion' with the joggers. I'm not sure on hoodies as I do find a hoodie quite useful though. I much prefer combat or cargo trousers; a few weeks ago one of my pairs of combats died, finally worn through after 20 years, or is that the problem? I do get a fair few years out of combat clothing, it resists rip, tears and brambles. I avoided tackle shops for most clothing to be honest, much preferring outdoor and army surplus stores. There are exceptions, a few decent tackle brand hoodies, (not all are good) and an ESP fleece.

Craghoppers use natural repellant. I had to look as your comment got me interested as I'm wary of things like DEET.

 

https://www.craghoppers.com/nosilife/https://www.craghoppers.com/technologies/nosilife/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10157901071&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7bWx3dGdjQMV66JQBh3CYg6dEAAYASABEgIrl_D_BwE

 

 

 

 

We all need joggers and hoodies got no issue with that but we also wanted technical options, thankfully we are starting to get some.

I do feel partly responsible tbh thank me later lol

 

[B B]

3 hours ago, kevtaylor said:

Just ordered the Korda long sleeve SPF Factor 50 shirt for those swims where you have no shade or you're up floater fishing all day

I had the same thought on the weekend, been sea fishing lately 4-5 hr trips with no cover been looking at mountain warehouse clothing with uv protection very reasonable prices

 

[framey]

Check out decathlons n offerings 

some of there stuff has a lifetime guarantee but even the cheaper stuff has a 2 year 

[jules007]

My super bargain basement bait boat arrived today, super fast delivery and well packaged all works just as it should but already started the mods, as its a flip hopper i have added some elastic to damp the eject also added a runcam 2HD action camera to get video of on lake footage, should get to use it at weekend but for the mega price of £60.34 posted really cant fault it at all