New purchases

[salokcinnodrog]

I managed to break a Gardner Braided hair needle this week pushing it through a hard boilie hookbait, well used and abused. It has also been used for needle knotting unleaded Solar Contour leaders, so snapping it was inevitable sooner or later.

I've never found a better baiting needle than Gardner's.

 

It's replacement, or two of have been purchased with more Duracell batteries. Cheaper to buy 4 than a pack of 3 Pro MN1604's. One for the receiver, 2 for Pike Fishing Delkims and a spare.

 

I've also ordered Chris Yates new book from Little Egret Press

[framey]

Got the same black and green one 

but mine doesn’t have the case anymore..

but it still works as good as it ever did lol

probably the oldest bit of kit I still own

Edited July 12, 2024 by framey

[Higham1987]

solar tackle spider compact bivvy (FULL SYSTEM) - Khaki/Green

Any good??

[B B]

Been helping out my local tackle shop with their bank balance, because I’m nice 😇

Trakker tempest skull cap and groundsheet with Advanta storm poles 

Bait and a reel to replace an old Nash Dwarf BP 6 which has sadly bit the dust. 
 

[framey]

24 minutes ago, B B said:

Been helping out my local tackle shop with their bank balance, because I’m nice 😇

Trakker tempest skull cap and groundsheet with Advanta storm poles 

Bait and a reel to replace an old Nash Dwarf BP 6 which has sadly bit the dust. 
 

Just a slight Shame you supported a massive corporation rather than a little independent. 
but yup you helped keep a couple employed lol

[B B]

37 minutes ago, framey said:

Just a slight Shame you supported a massive corporation rather than a little independent. 
but yup you helped keep a couple employed lol

How do you mean ? 

[Golden Paws]

https://www.petsathome.com/product/happy-little-bird-wild-bird-seed/7135960P?productId=7135960&purchaseType=one-time&weight=12.55kg

Just bought 25kg of spod mix which should give me 50kg of cooked bait for less than £13, result! No Carp tax for me!

[jh92]

10 hours ago, B B said:

How do you mean ? 

Maybe thinks you went into angling direct or another big store? 🤔

Is the groundbait by sonubaits any good? 

[Higham1987]

Anyone ever seen/used Cygnet Cyclone Bivvy/Brolly

[B B]

Sorry mate haven’t a Scooby Doo about the above…. are you thinking about starting fishing again ?

[B B]

On 17/07/2024 at 04:19, jh92 said:

Is the groundbait by sonubaits any good? 

The sonu bait is east to mix I add the plain crumb to bulk it out  👍

[B B]

On 16/07/2024 at 17:19, framey said:

Just a slight Shame you supported a massive corporation rather than a little independent. 

I wanted the sticks with a screw point my local didn’t have any. 
 

The reel is a Garbolino, 5000 size comes with a spare spool is smooth and has a nice line lay. Got that from my local I had 6 reels on the counter giving them all a spin this felt the best they check and match the best price on the interwebb 

And the tempest gear came from the local. 

Edited July 18, 2024 by B B

[Higham1987]

1 hour ago, B B said:

Sorry mate haven’t a Scooby Doo about the above…. are you thinking about starting fishing again ?

I've enough to do a day session, this is what was/is my lads (6ft setup), but maybe doing 1/2 nights with my uncle for his birthday in September, so don't wanna spend big, but want something I could use as a day shelter/bivvy (if needed)...

I've not wet a line since 7th October last year....

 

 

 

 

 

[Higham1987]

6 hours ago, B B said:

Sorry mate haven’t a Scooby Doo about the above…. are you thinking about starting fishing again ?

 

5 hours ago, Higham1987 said:

I've enough to do a day session, this is what was/is my lads (6ft setup), but maybe doing 1/2 nights with my uncle for his birthday in September, so don't wanna spend big, but want something I could use as a day shelter/bivvy (if needed)...

I've not wet a line since 7th October last year...

 

May have picked up a golden oldie....

Angling Intelligence Airfame Bivvy

[Higham1987]

On 18/07/2024 at 17:49, Higham1987 said:

 

May have picked up a golden oldie....

Angling Intelligence Airfame Bivvy

Just been and got it, it's like an Aquatex material, takes 2 min put up. The 2 support bars have camo tape wrapped round em, but ah well, a 10yr old + Bivvy and looks like new, came with no pegs though.

[Higham1987]

2 hours ago, Higham1987 said:

Just been and got it, it's like an Aquatex material, takes 2 min put up. The 2 support bars have camo tape wrapped round em, but ah well, a 10yr old + Bivvy and looks like new, came with no pegs though.

 

On 18/07/2024 at 17:49, Higham1987 said:

 

May have picked up a golden oldie....

Angling Intelligence Airfame Bivvy

Just been go outdoors for some pegs (ALL PEGS SOLD OUT)

so while there....

For the 6ft Float Rod....8lb Daiwa Sensor line, Pack of Floats, Shot, Plumbets, Hooks, Bait Bands, Discorgers.

For the 6ft Carp Rod...42" Landing net + 2pc Handle, Hooks, Hooklength Braid, Fox Run Rig Kit, QC Swivels, Ronnie Swivels, small Kickers

(So far)

15% sale on bait, so may go during week, few day sessions planed for in a few weeks time with my lad.

[Higham1987]

Well, I think that's the Day session gear sorted (unless I want a sling and some scales)

Got some pegs from Halfords, Half Litre Fabsil.

Spooled up the Float Rod, Washed and dried the Bivvy then gave a coat of Fabsil.

Sorted the 1 Rod Carp Setup.

Like this weekend I've been bored out my tree, SO...... got the gear to go this morning......NO LICENCE, couldn't be bothered fanny about so sorted all out so no dramas for next time.

 

[elmoputney]

I went to the little shop and bought some expanding pellets and a couple of these little bad boys, 

After being inspired by BB, I felt when I can find them cruising in the channels I can plop one of these in front of them and it might be deadly and let's be honest who the hell does that kind of thing on a syndicate lake 😏

 

Edited July 22, 2024 by elmoputney

[B B]

Received the two floating feeders from flea bay today…the floating pellet's are Sticky baits in 11mm and 6mm that’s what I can get inside the bigger feeder still allowing to plug it with ground bait 

 

[elmoputney]

1 hour ago, B B said:

Received the two floating feeders from flea bay today…the floating pellet's are Sticky baits in 11mm and 6mm that’s what I can get inside the bigger feeder still allowing to plug it with ground bait 

 

I'm thinking cloudy method mix with some 2mm floaters, some good liquid, and maybe some other little bits and a 10-12 inch mono hair rig with a smallish sinking hookbait maybe corn or pepperami, I might go test it tomorrow evening. 

[B B]

44 minutes ago, elmoputney said:

I'm thinking cloudy method mix with some 2mm floaters, some good liquid, and maybe some other little bits and a 10-12 inch mono hair rig with a smallish sinking hookbait maybe corn or pepperami, I might go test it tomorrow evening. 

Sounds like a plan 👍   You could also swap over to a floater bait if the sinking bait isn’t working 

[crusian]

On 21/07/2024 at 15:37, Higham1987 said:

Well, I think that's the Day session gear sorted (unless I want a sling and some scales)

Got some pegs from Halfords, Half Litre Fabsil.

Spooled up the Float Rod, Washed and dried the Bivvy then gave a coat of Fabsil.

Sorted the 1 Rod Carp Setup.

Like this weekend I've been bored out my tree, SO...... got the gear to go this morning......NO LICENCE, couldn't be bothered fanny about so sorted all out so no dramas for next time.

 

Ah , I've missed seeing Super Dog , not so much Highy .

😁

[Higham1987]

1 hour ago, crusian said:

Ah , I've missed seeing Super Dog , not so much Highy .

😁

He actually got quite excited when he saw all the gear, think he thought we was going, but nope...maybe in few weeks.

[elmoputney]

On 22/07/2024 at 21:03, B B said:

Sounds like a plan 👍   You could also swap over to a floater bait if the sinking bait isn’t working 

Went to do a little trial run at the noddy pond this evening, pdid a couple of casts the groundbait sank a bit quick plopped one on a carps nose and it fed on the deck below . Then in the 3rd cast I stuck it up an overhanging branch and smashed it getting it out.i went back to fishing on the deck after that, I did catch 2 and lost one though, a small one about 3lb and a scraper double and lost one, so more work required lol but I got out for a couple of hours. 

[kevtaylor]

On 22/07/2024 at 22:22, Higham1987 said:

He actually got quite excited when he saw all the gear, think he thought we was going, but nope...maybe in few weeks.

All dogs I've had go nuts as soon as the first tackle item comes out the cupboard, they know were off on an adventure 😎👍