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February catch reports
yonny and 7 others reacted to Its-grim-up-north for a topic
I fished a few hours today and opened the 2021 account with this 16lb pristine mirror, caught on a pop up over a bed of hemp and boilie.8 points -
Rod Shots
bluelabel and 6 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
The calm before the storm, a quick 4hr session produced 6 runs with 5 carp banked. First fish of 2021.7 points -
Anyone fishing at the moment?
Big Bass and 6 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Carp no5 of 6 runs, that’s it I’m out of bait! Fished from 10-1, so well happy with that, no monsters but it’s broken the 2021 duck. this one beat me right up, had to chase it down the bank with a landing net and unhooking mat over my shoulder!7 points -
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crusian and 6 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
First blood! 7-9lb (ish) common, unhooked in the net.7 points -
Laughed me socks off at this...6 points
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Anyone fishing at the moment?
crusian and 5 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Carp no3 7-9lb (ish) unhooked in the net. 3rd fish from 4 runs so far, bumped one fish off and found the hook point turned over. Was using trig-hammers, now switched to fox wide gapes as I’m having to hit and hold, fishing to reeds on the other side.6 points -
Anyone fishing at the moment?
crusian and 5 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
I’m on the bank, rods out, gentle warm breeze drifting into this bay, had a few liners... fingers crossed!6 points -
Anyone fishing at the moment?
crusian and 4 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Carp no2 ripped off as I placed the bobbin, 6-7lbish. Unhooked in the net.5 points -
I’m Desperate
dayvid and 3 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
It’s not expensive, it’s peanuts really...4 points -
Welcome to carpy fat club
emmcee and 3 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Well the day has started brighter, Cut down sugar in tea to 1/2 tsp, ready for none by the end of the week, the protein shakes I ordered arrived in time for breakfast so I've glugged one of those, haven't got a 6 pack yet 😭 but hopefully I'm on the road to a better future 😁4 points -
Anyone fishing at the moment?
crusian and 3 others reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Carp no4, I’m popping the barbless hook out in the net and letting them go, rather than bank them as it’s pretty mucky and slippery in this swim. This one probably scraped double figures. I’m looking at having to pack up soon, I’ve done all my bait bar a handful, that’s about 2/3 of a Kg since 10am. It’s raining, (I haven’t got a brolly!) I’m soaked through but still!4 points -
What is your newest purchase
Carpmaster and 2 others reacted to bluelabel for a topic
Arriving Tuesday.... one is a very happy bunny😁🥰😍3 points -
A few pike including a new PB over 20lb
commonly and 2 others reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
9 pike today, 2 at 13lb, a 12, an 11, and the rest singles. One I estimated at 8 I decided to weigh, was actually 9lb. One feisty little jack caught me on the finger so didn't have his picture taken. Not the most comfortable swim, had to sit in chest waders all day3 points -
lol - that's made my week, what were you thinking? That's an expensive pack of hooks, and some other stuff that nobody ever wants lol Sorry mate but you've been had there 🤦♂️3 points
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What is your newest purchase
Its-grim-up-north and 2 others reacted to Carpmaster for a topic
The surprise is how bad it was3 points -
Well one of my local lakes has done 4x20's already.... I had one in January so you can catch them all year round, but as for targeting them, I'd start on mild, low pressure days preferably with a south-westerly wind about now...3 points
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What is your newest purchase
Its-grim-up-north and 2 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
That's good news mate, hope it stays that way for you 👍3 points -
Hope so, all good so far... 🤞🤞3 points
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What is your newest purchase
elmoputney and 2 others reacted to Big Bass for a topic
Speero rig tray £10 ... it will pay for itself in a couple of trips with the swivels and hooks I normally drop and lose and not to mention the time I save looking for things that have dropped, it was either buy the tray or a metal detector 🙄3 points -
A few pike including a new PB over 20lb
Big Bass and 2 others reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
Aargh! Schoolboy error: Get a pike close to double figures in the landing net, as I released the tension the hooks fell out, dip landing net as I lifted and pike swims out....😳🙄 Who wants dirty wet smelly hands anyway? 😂😉 Ended up with 5 in the end, nothing massive. I might have to start comparing pics for more recaptures3 points -
What is your newest purchase
Its-grim-up-north and 2 others reacted to Big Bass for a topic
Well I can tell you for a fact don’t expect a rod in a box 😉3 points -
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Hook sharpening yes or no?
finchey and 2 others reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Dunno if I've just had a wobble but, I've decided to maybe just try to use a multi rig for pop ups and wafters and bottom baits, it's a multi rig lol it was designed to do them all, I decided tonight to try a curve shank hook rather than the square ones, I could use the finer shrink tube and it looked like it had a little more finesse about it, I also decided I think I prefer pre sharpened hooks, I sharpened a few and was never totally happy with them,the pre done ones were better, I might order some J precision curves and maybe a pack of longshank curves to try also, a lot of people see3 points -
How's everyone bearing up....?
Carpbell_ll and one other reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
Last week I was standing in my garden thinking that with a raised lawn and a sunken path with a flower bed running parallel to the path, I thought, “that patch of raised lawn is wasting valuable space” 4 days later I’ve knocked down the lawn retaining wall, broken up all the rubble, spread this over the path. Broken up the low wall retaining the flower bed, then dug up all the lawn and earth, spreading it over the path and flower bed. So the whole garden is now level soil. Next job is to level the patio area that’s two levels, put sleepers down along the soil boarders, lay a load2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Carpbell_ll and one other reacted to commonly for a topic
Not carp gear, but a business I have been working for, for a few years now. Damp and waterproofing. I'm feeling quite happy about it. Hopefully a bit of security for my family and me for the foreseeable future. Best wishes to the regulars2 points -
Carp waking up?
bluelabel and one other reacted to Carpmaster for a topic
Carp are awake at my local2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Carpmaster and one other reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Just a shame that's all they could've done it decently, not like scammers, don't think I'll rush out to get one either 👍2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Carpmaster and one other reacted to Highy for a topic
It's done now, 1 or 2 will be kept... But its a never again purchase.2 points -
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A few pike including a new PB over 20lb
Carpmaster and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
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A few pike including a new PB over 20lb
commonly and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
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What is your newest purchase
elmoputney and one other reacted to Highy for a topic
Lesson learned, but I've also made £150 after this today so I'm quite happy, the maggots I'll make up some Maggot balls, maybe give rest uncle.2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Its-grim-up-north and one other reacted to framey for a topic
That’s because now you will have to go out and buy what it is you actually use lol2 points -
Carp waking up?
crusian and one other reacted to elmoputney for a topic
He's a bit like Glenn hoddle this one Lots of ball control but a bit of a dribbler ⚽ 😂😂😂😂😂2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Its-grim-up-north and one other reacted to Highy for a topic
Yeh, pics soon2 points -
Pee on the bite .... or is it pee on a sting 🤔2 points
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"Afterbite" is the best I've used. It's an ammonia type dab on pen, the key is not to rub/ scratch the bite if you can help it2 points
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Carp waking up?
buzzbomb and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
Every water is different. Deeper waters may take longer for the fish to start moving, or waters with low food stocks. No point in wasting energy looking for food if there is little about.... Or conversely the fish might be looking for food and constantly moving. Some waters will fish all the way through. Pretty much any water above 4degrees and somewhere a take is possible, be it on a zig, (hurgh, spit) or on a float fished or ledgered bait. Lengthening days might get them moving, but on some waters there is another factor. As the water warms up, the2 points -
Wormery
Carpmaster and one other reacted to Pete Springate's Guns for a topic
Yes, I’m having some doubts myself having watched a few YouTube clips! Plus, I’d be a bit squeamish about chopping up my ‘pet’ worms!2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Carpmaster and one other reacted to Highy for a topic
Hoping my £50 surprise box comes before I go work... Doghouse will literally be my home 😂😂2 points -
What is your newest purchase
Highy and one other reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Well my ridgemonkey crusher came with a loud bang at 7 30am 5his morning, I'm probably not in the good books now, just need those Jprecision hooks to arrive today and I reckon I'll be in the doghouse 😁2 points -
Wormery
Carpmaster and one other reacted to framey for a topic
My brother in law made one out of a tarpaulin years ago filled it with dirt and worms and used it for years assumed it worked because it was always moist2 points -
What is your newest purchase
dayvid and one other reacted to ouchthathurt for a topic
The metal detector could pay for itself... might find a Saxon hoard!2 points -
I was gonna pop in 2moz... BUT... Ordered 1 these2 points
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Hook sharpening yes or no?
yonny and one other reacted to elmoputney for a topic
Brilliant thanks for that, I have read it a few times, I'm still only just getting comfortable paying over a fiver a pack of hooks I'm not ready for Jason Hayward prices yet 😁 otherwise I probably would use them, baby steps lol, I do think the ib hooks I've had so far have been pretty good tbh they are sharp, I don't like the coating on the hooks though, I dunno they feel cheap,I bought some unsharpened ones too and they don't sharpen very well, I've ordered some size 5 chods, size 5 curves x 2 and a pack of long shank curves in size 6, I am also not sure the longshank curves2 points -
Welcome to carpy fat club
elmoputney and one other reacted to buzzbomb for a topic
Some of us have the 6 pack, and some of us have the keg. 😳2 points -
Hook sharpening yes or no?
Carpmaster and one other reacted to yonny for a topic
They're decent mate. Jason Haywards Muggas are better but also more expensive. No sure why Korda don't do a Kamakura version of their Kurv pattern. The Krank is the closest they currently do to a curve shank. Also decent. I used these extensively for a while. No good for a multi though imo. Handy for a ronnie/spinner type set up (replaces a 360 rig nicely). Have anther look at this if you're set on using pre-sharpened:2 points -
Welcome to carpy fat club
elmoputney and one other reacted to bluelabel for a topic
I found the best way to keep in shape was aquafit... when I retired I started eating properly not junk on shifts as I was before and I put on weight... I started going to aquafit as the low impact work was kind to my back and knees... its great... twice a week and I was toned and fit... then lockdown hit... I have an exercise bike but its not the same... sadly the pool is closed til further notice... I'll be glad to get back after all this is over... theres a social side too and as most of the folks in the class were ladies of a certain age, I was the eye candy🤣🤣🤣🤣 62 and a cobra-back stu2 points