New purchases

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, Highy said:

Like the look of the Scopex/Cream Barrels 👍👍

They are tips ones so quite small ideal for snowman rigs, should be good to tip off my match the hatch hard hookers. 

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Katran Crypton line, anyone ever used/heard good things about it ?

[elmoputney]

56 minutes ago, Highy said:

Katran Crypton line, anyone ever used/heard good things about it ?

I'm using the wild carp camo line at the moment it's been alright so far only used it twice though so not a long term review, 

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1 minute ago, elmoputney said:

I'm using the wild carp camo line at the moment it's been alright so far only used it twice though so not a long term review, 

https://katran.eu/wild_carp_camo

 

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I'm looking atvthe Cryton Carp in 17,5lb 🤔

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, Highy said:

I'm looking atvthe Cryton Carp in 17,5lb 🤔

If you are fishing snags and stuff I would consider the 20lb one, If you look at the diameter it is probably more like a 14lb line or something it's quite thin, it is also quite low stretch so I have found it does break a little easier even at 20lb, 

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8 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

If you are fishing snags and stuff I would consider the 20lb one, If you look at the diameter it is probably more like a 14lb line or something it's quite thin, it is also quite low stretch so I have found it does break a little easier even at 20lb, 

Is all the lines..

https://katran.eu/fishing_line

I'm looking at the below...I'm used to .35mm @ 18lb

https://katran.eu/crypton_carp

 

Edited September 17, 2023 by Highy

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19 hours ago, elmoputney said:

I'm using the wild carp camo line at the moment it's been alright so far only used it twice though so not a long term review, 

 

17 hours ago, elmoputney said:

If you are fishing snags and stuff I would consider the 20lb one, If you look at the diameter it is probably more like a 14lb line or something it's quite thin, it is also quite low stretch so I have found it does break a little easier even at 20lb, 

What does it look like on your reels ? What LB strain you using ? 

I'm used to .35mm @ 18lb.

[elmoputney]

2 minutes ago, Highy said:

 

What does it look like on your reels ? What LB strain you using ? 

I'm used to .35mm @ 18lb.

I use the 20lb one, looks nice went on well 

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Just now, elmoputney said:

I use the 20lb one, looks nice went on well 

Is it not thick for a .37mm Line??

Gonna be buying the Katran Crypton Carp Line....

 

 

 

[elmoputney]

11 minutes ago, Highy said:

Is it not thick for a .37mm Line??

Gonna be buying the Katran Crypton Carp Line....

 

 

 

I am used to a 0.40mm line so it seems quite thin to me 😀 I've cast 20 odd wraps with it and it seems OK, if you need distance get the thinner one if not go with the thicker one. 

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Just now, elmoputney said:

I am used to a 0.40mm line so it seems quite thin to me 😀 I've cast 20 odd wraps with it and it seems OK, if you need distance get the thinner one if not go with the thicker one. 

Maximum, 20 wraps (so far) I'll be casting, there's only 1 snaggy/weedy water near me (only fished it once).

[elmoputney]

6 minutes ago, Highy said:

Maximum, 20 wraps (so far) I'll be casting, there's only 1 snaggy/weedy water near me (only fished it once).

Either will probably be fine then I should think mate, just go with what you think. 

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4 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

Either will probably be fine then I should think mate, just go with what you think. 

I've put a post out online, quite a few are leaning towards the 17lb version all purchased from Rig Locker. 

[elmoputney]

20 minutes ago, Highy said:

I've put a post out online, quite a few are leaning towards the 17lb version all purchased from Rig Locker. 

I think I got mine from rig locker too 

[commonly]

20k of boilies, £40 worth of rubber & plastic, £40 worth of grub, £30 worth of beer. All packed and ready for the social this weekend. 

Shame some couldn't make it. Maybe next year????

[chillfactor]

1 hour ago, commonly said:

20k of boilies, £40 worth of rubber & plastic, £40 worth of grub, £30 worth of beer. All packed and ready for the social this weekend. 

Shame some couldn't make it. Maybe next year????

Just heading out now to do a food shop mate... vans pretty much packed . Looking forward to meeting you in the morning &  a walk around the lake . With the shape of it , should make for an interesting draw & swim choice I reckon  . 👍

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Is it me or are Tackle Shops not as full as they used to be.....I maybe on a 36hr this weekend if my uncles mate doesn't reply to him if there going tonight (both booked n paid but unsure if he can go)

So just been to my local Angling Direct with the Plan to buy (late birthday purchase also) - 

5kg Manilla 12mm, 2.5kg Manilla, 4mm Manilla Pellets, Manilla Active Mix, 1 Tub Manilla Liquid Food, Fox Run Rig Kit, New line for Reels (as stripped yesterday planning on buying the Katran today).

Walked out with - 2.5KG Pellets, Active Mix, Fox Run Rig Kit...£16.73

So does everyone reckon most purchases now are online ?

[B B]

9 hours ago, Highy said:

Is it me or are Tackle Shops not as full as they used to be.....I maybe on a 36hr this weekend if my uncles mate doesn't reply to him if there going tonight (both booked n paid but unsure if he can go)

So just been to my local Angling Direct with the Plan to buy (late birthday purchase also) - 

5kg Manilla 12mm, 2.5kg Manilla, 4mm Manilla Pellets, Manilla Active Mix, 1 Tub Manilla Liquid Food, Fox Run Rig Kit, New line for Reels (as stripped yesterday planning on buying the Katran today).

Walked out with - 2.5KG Pellets, Active Mix, Fox Run Rig Kit...£16.73

So does everyone reckon most purchases now are online ?

My local AD is brimming with gear mate. 

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8 minutes ago, B B said:

My local AD is brimming with gear mate. 

Whatever I didn't pick up I've ordered - so today purchases are as follows -

3kg Manilla 12mm

2.5kg Manilla 4mm Pellets

1kg Manilla Active Mix

1 Tub Cloudy Manilla Liquid

Fox Run Rig Kit(s)

Katran Crypton 17.5lb - for Main Spools.

Katran 3d Carp Sticker Badge (for back of phone)

Sonik Subsonik Camo 18lb - for Spare Spools.

 

[ouchthathurt]

Most recent purchase are rigmorale free fall braided tubing in 1m lengths. 

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1 hour ago, Highy said:

Whatever I didn't pick up I've ordered - so today purchases are as follows -

3kg Manilla 12mm

2.5kg Manilla 4mm Pellets

1kg Manilla Active Mix

1 Tub Cloudy Manilla Liquid

Fox Run Rig Kit(s)

Katran Crypton 17.5lb - for Main Spools.

Katran 3d Carp Sticker Badge (for back of phone)

Sonik Subsonik Camo 18lb - for Spare Spools.

 

+ a Bulk Spool of 60lb Daiwa J Braid in Green.

[Carpbell3]

On 22/09/2023 at 20:04, B B said:

My local AD is brimming with gear mate. 

That's due to AD getting all the wholesale goods at full discount, it is all based on sales, if they shift all of thir stock fast it gives them the right to order a larger amount until they are getting 75% of a manufacturers products. 

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Not a Purchase, a Raffle Win....local Food/Bait company donated a Bait Bundle to the Charity Match inwas supposed be on.

5kg Boilies, Glug, Pop Ups/Wafters.

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On 18/09/2023 at 11:59, Highy said:

Is it not thick for a .37mm Line??

Gonna be buying the Katran Crypton Carp Line....

 

 

 

 

On 18/09/2023 at 12:21, elmoputney said:

Either will probably be fine then I should think mate, just go with what you think. 

Ordered the 17,5lb last Saturday, 1st Class Sigmed Postage....not turned up yet, Roddy Clips say they will send another 1....

On 25/09/2023 at 08:08, Highy said:

Not a Purchase, a Raffle Win....local Food/Bait company donated a Bait Bundle to the Charity Match inwas supposed be on.

5kg Boilies, Glug, Pop Ups/Wafters.

Not had chance pick up my Raffle Win yet 🙄🙄.

Ordered a 300m Spool of Daiwa JBraid last week, found a Boo Boo online for the Price (but rectified now)

 

But this is what I've just received 🤔🤔🤔

Also, wanted to order some of the rear Reel Stickers....found an alternative, will need 2mm trimming.