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The same way I’ve been fishing this season mate, short sessions during the week after work when the conditions are right, or doing quick sessions when the temperatures up nicking a few off the top. I’ve caught more fish than a few of my pals who have been doing 48 hour sessions every weekend. Love it

Got to admire Simon Crow for his sheer dedication. Alone for eleven days on a boat with no service... running six miles for supplies. Extreme angling!

Sorry to put the thread off topic lads! 😂 but just purchased some vass chest waders, realised the importance of having a pair on the lake I’m fishing after losing a couple at the weekend.

Had a go with the floater rod yesterday and managed to nick a few out. Still amazed how many people sit behind there buzzers with there baits on the bottom while the fish float around on the surface in front of them. 🙈

Best I’ve used is the Nash cling on putty, I didn’t like the Korda stuff personally.

Sorry mate I bought the hook doctor thinking it was this off eBay 😂... thought it was cheap for 6 quid 😓. Think your right it’s not been released yet...

They are, i bought one the other day waiting for it to be delivered. You can’t go wrong with Gardner tackle in my opinion.

Will your £350 bank sticks catch you more fish? I very much doubt it. But hey at least your rods will look "sexy". After seeing top anglers such as Terry Hearn using building bricks or anything else they can get there hands on as rear rod rests I very much doubt the importance of such pricey sticks but hey each to there own.

Quality tip mate 👍. Was using a chod style hook and dropping the odd fish. Changed to these and literally every hook holds been nicely in the bottom lip.

Crazy how alike all this fish look.

You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to fishing gear, I’ve had a few small bits from NGT and the majority of it has been rubbish and not lasted two minutes.

Lovely looking carp 👍

First 20 pounder all day long mate