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If you buy stockingfoot breathables you can save money on boots by buying a cheap pair of walking boots from an outdoor shop.
I took my (Vision) waders to ‘Regatta’ (other stores are available) and then tried various cheap rubber soled boots to get the best fit. I ended up with a pair for about...
The best Fluoro out there is probably still ‘Soft plus’.
It is reassuringly expensive; but it is very good stuff.
If, and that is a big if, I actually used it for barbel fishing I would start at 13lb and work up from there.
According to Darryl Peck (carp angler extraordinaire and Korda employee) the best braid for his combi-rig is called ‘slip d braid’. It is a newish Korda product; read into that what you will.
Allegedly it is stiffer than ‘supernatural’.
I tie my (occasional) combi rigs with 25lb supernatural...
Local BBC news this morning is reporting another ‘attempt’ to build a new reservoir at Abingdon (near Oxford).
To my knowledge this is the fourth time (in about 30 years) that this plan has been up for discussion. When is this country going to start taking water supply seriously ?
The last...
You are exactly right.
It is a potential can of worms. I could name one well known bait that was/has been/maybe still is available in about 5 different versions. IF you get the best version then it is significantly more productive than the run of the mill stuff….a little bit extra of the ‘right...
Thanks, that's super helpful. AD here I come.
'Cast' is another word for lob !
I'm careful with my 1.75 rods; but with my C3's, Chimera 2.5's and Torrix 2.25's I can fish big leads at close-ish range. I tend to go home when I need 6oz on the Thames.
My mate has a horrible habit if using...
The lake holds carp to over 50 - if I hook one I want to stand a real chance of getting it in. I’ve had them there to 43 (on purpose, years ago).
Same on some of the river stretches we fish - we have had upper 30 carp and there are bigger……And we use up to 6oz leads.
I’m after suggestions please for a (pair of) 10ft rods with a test curve of around 2.25 -2.5 lb……
I’m currently tench fishing a big pit with a couple of very tight swims and longer rods are a liability. Currently I’m experimenting with a 2.75 10ft Ballista and a borrowed 3lb Tacklebox CFX. Both...
A few CWP suggestions:
Join South Cerney AC - several waters. Day membership £120 a year (or a handful of days at Linear). Pensioner £90.
Horseshoe lake (carp society membership required, then £1.25 per hour) But only shop hours - so opens at 9am.
Bradley’s - £15 a day. Tickets from Tackleden...
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