Big Bass 518 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 On 21/01/2021 at 13:16, bluelabel said: 22lb 6 oz Mirror, on Sharpe's 8' cane rod, Speedia pin and Munch Cream Seed... get out there...🤩 Awwww so that’s what a carp looks like ... it’s been so long since iv seen one ... well done Blue 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yonny 4,590 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 9 hours ago, chillfactor said: Zigs? All the way mate. Although if I do see them feeding on thursday I might put a little bait out to fish over with one rod on the friday 👍 Carpmaster and chillfactor 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 You know that feeling, when you’re loading the car first thing in the morning, knowing that you are sure of the carps winter spots, the confidence that you might just catch something? Dropping the wife at work, wheel-spinning out of the car park... the impatient finger tap on the steering wheel as you’re stuck in temporary traffic lights that weren’t there yesterday... flying down the bypass at 60mph knowing the lake is only moments away and soon you’ll have two hookbaits nestled against the dying reedstems that have been knocking as winter carp huddle against them... seeing the car park “it’s empty!!” The lake is all yours... parking by the gate and grabbing the gear... hurriedly rushing to get that first glimpse of the shimmering and sparkling water... which it was because it’s totally frozen over... 😫😫😫 yonny, bluelabel, finchey and 3 others 1 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Now on the water i fished last week, in the swim I baited lightly before leaving, rods out, traps set, quick walk around didn’t show anything... confident? Hmmm... finchey, bluelabel and Highy 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yonny 4,590 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 19 minutes ago, ouchthathurt said: You know that feeling, when you’re loading the car first thing in the morning, knowing that you are sure of the carps winter spots, the confidence that you might just catch something? Dropping the wife at work, wheel-spinning out of the car park... the impatient finger tap on the steering wheel as you’re stuck in temporary traffic lights that weren’t there yesterday... flying down the bypass at 60mph knowing the lake is only moments away and soon you’ll have two hookbaits nestled against the dying reedstems that have been knocking as winter carp huddle against them... seeing the car park “it’s empty!!” The lake is all yours... parking by the gate and grabbing the gear... hurriedly rushing to get that first glimpse of the shimmering and sparkling water... which it was because it’s totally frozen over... 😫😫😫 Happened to me 2 weeks ago. Gutted mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpmaster 506 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 21 minutes ago, ouchthathurt said: You know that feeling, when you’re loading the car first thing in the morning, knowing that you are sure of the carps winter spots, the confidence that you might just catch something? Dropping the wife at work, wheel-spinning out of the car park... the impatient finger tap on the steering wheel as you’re stuck in temporary traffic lights that weren’t there yesterday... flying down the bypass at 60mph knowing the lake is only moments away and soon you’ll have two hookbaits nestled against the dying reedstems that have been knocking as winter carp huddle against them... seeing the car park “it’s empty!!” The lake is all yours... parking by the gate and grabbing the gear... hurriedly rushing to get that first glimpse of the shimmering and sparkling water... which it was because it’s totally frozen over... 😫😫😫 I know that feeling to well 😂😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Bass 518 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, ouchthathurt said: You know that feeling, when you’re loading the car first thing in the morning, knowing that you are sure of the carps winter spots, the confidence that you might just catch something? Dropping the wife at work, wheel-spinning out of the car park... the impatient finger tap on the steering wheel as you’re stuck in temporary traffic lights that weren’t there yesterday... flying down the bypass at 60mph knowing the lake is only moments away and soon you’ll have two hookbaits nestled against the dying reedstems that have been knocking as winter carp huddle against them... seeing the car park “it’s empty!!” The lake is all yours... parking by the gate and grabbing the gear... hurriedly rushing to get that first glimpse of the shimmering and sparkling water... which it was because it’s totally frozen over... 😫😫😫 And the dread you feel after you took time off from work because you haven’t been fishing for Sooo long.... .and you wake up and to find your lines iced up in the frozen lake and you payed for a 48 hr ticket 😞... to be fair we did get a free ticket back ouchthathurt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpmaster 506 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, Big Bass said: And the dread you feel after you took time off from work because you haven’t been fishing for Sooo long.... .and you wake up and to find your lines iced up in the frozen lake and you payed for a 48 hr ticket 😞... to be fair we did get a free ticket back Mother Nature must pee herself laughing at us anglers at times I’m sure 😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 I think she may well have pee’d herself... it rained the whole time! Another chequebook and pen to add to the collection... blankety blank! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Just get through the door to find a “sorry we missed you” card... I guess I’ll have to wait a bit longer for my boilie flavours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpmaster 506 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 19 minutes ago, ouchthathurt said: Just get through the door to find a “sorry we missed you” card... I guess I’ll have to wait a bit longer for my boilie flavours! Don’t sound like things are going to plan for you today ouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 You can’t win them all mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 25/01/2021 at 07:34, yonny said: Keep an eye on this Thursday lads. Temps into double figures, pressure around 995, decent breeze. Air temps will be higher than water temps so it's odds on they'll be on the end of the wind. Might be a window of opportunity. Good luck if you can get out. Good luck today mate if you manage to get out. yonny and Highy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highy 2,216 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 On 26/01/2021 at 06:37, yonny said: All the way mate. Although if I do see them feeding on thursday I might put a little bait out to fish over with one rod on the friday 👍 It's is quite a warm'n this morning, raining but saying 8oC.... Hopefully a few fishy pics today. yonny 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpmaster 506 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 7 minutes ago, Highy said: It's is quite a warm'n this morning, raining but saying 8oC.... Hopefully a few fishy pics today. Best of luck guys that can fish🤞🤞 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highy 2,216 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Just now, Carpmaster said: Best of luck guys that can fish🤞🤞 Sunday next me 🎣🎣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpmaster 506 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Just now, Highy said: Sunday next me 🎣🎣 Won’t be a while for me lakes ain’t open and up to the eyes trying to start a small business but I really wish I could fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highy 2,216 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 1 minute ago, Carpmaster said: Won’t be a while for me lakes ain’t open and up to the eyes trying to start a small business but I really wish I could fish Be last for a while, February looks like a write off for fishing (maybe get 1 in) , Decorating all upstairs from next week, Little ens birthday and wedding anniversary (not like can do anything for em). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carpmaster 506 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, Highy said: Be last for a while, February looks like a write off for fishing (maybe get 1 in) , Decorating all upstairs from next week, Little ens birthday and wedding anniversary (not like can do anything for em). It’s hard times can just do the best you can butty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highy 2,216 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Just now, Carpmaster said: It’s hard times can just do the best you can butty Agree 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ouchthathurt 627 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Good luck to all on the bank today. 🤞🏼🤞🏼 yonny 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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