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Think youve answered your own question partially. The first place I would focus on would be where you saw the fish. I used to do a bit of carping on the B'ham/Worcs canal early 80s and the carp were always in the same spots.

On the issue of security Im sure that most of you, like me, have a number of locks on your garages or sheds but please remember to fit window locks where appropriate. Probably the quickest, easiest and quietest way of getting access to your gear.

I would just like to thank everybody who has taken the time to contribute to this thread, several suggestions that I will now look into. Thanks again

That looks ideal thank-you Richard

Steve, Thank you for your recommendation but I'm looking for a chair without arms. Thanks again

Hi Chris, Thank you for the recommendation. Clearly a light chair but the back still looks like it's tilted backwards; is that correct? I can't see any adjustment on the back rest.

Gents, looking for a recommendation please. I suffer from a dodgy back and find the angle of chair backs awful being inclined backwards. I'm looking for a lightweight chair with as straight a back as possible or one that can be adjusted up so that it's approximately 90 degrees to the seat...

"The Brown Bear" River Wye May 2019 ;)

Just to add to the general discussion, and re-enforce a couple of points please, please go with somebody who knows what they are doing for your first half a dozen pike sessions. When dead baiting rivers I find they will often take the bait very quickly. As Graham implied, at the first signs of...

I use their gripper leads and have been delighted with them. You'll get them for nearly half that price on line

Thanks for the information Mike. Pleased to say we are sorted now. Thanks again and to Paul and Cliff

Thanks gents. We are considering those two options.

Foor what its worth i saw one 2 years a go on the island at Fordingbridge Park on the Hants Avon. The only one i have ever seen

For several years myself and 2 old school friends meet up each year for a weekends fishing at Lemington Lakes in Moreton on Marsh. This year they have changed the arrangements and you now have to stay on site and the price is extortionate. Can anybody recommend a venue for our trip this year...

Goes without saying George, if you do get snagged up be very careful when trying to pull clear. There could be an awful lot of hook points heading in your direction!

Wait for a big warm westerly to dump a load of rain in the river

I had a mate in a similar position a year or so a go. He was fishing a syndicate pike water with very limited access. Following a couple of 30s he became obsessed to the point that he coulnt get up any enthusiasm for anything other than these winter pike. I persuaded him to get a trotting rod...

Interesting Dave. So mice potentially have HNV recognition and choose an HNV over a strong flavour IE the cheese

Anybody watching the, "Winter watch" programme on the BBC a few nights a go? They carried out an experiment with mice placing grapes, a lump of cheese and some nuts in three adjacent containers to see which the mice would choose. I apologise, as I can't remember exactly the figures but I...

I make my own. As Brian said, use the Source groundbait. 1 egg and a couple of drops of The Source liquid food attractant (It comes in the pop-up tubs) add enough groundbait to give the desired consistency. Just one word of warning, like any groundbait it absorbs fluids so make a...