In reply to Post #15
Although I don't believe Mal catches fish I do agree that you don't need all that crap we are supposed to need.
Get back what you had 9 years ago and start fishing
Although I don't believe Mal catches fish I do agree that you don't need all that crap we are supposed to need.
Get back what you had 9 years ago and start fishing
In reply to Post #16
who rattled your helmet?
who rattled your helmet?
In reply to Post #16
I couldn't disagree more. Without the best gear no one will speak to you and no self respecting carp will get caught by you. Man up and remortgage your house. It's the only way. It's no coincidence that people with customised Basias catch the most fish.
I couldn't disagree more. Without the best gear no one will speak to you and no self respecting carp will get caught by you. Man up and remortgage your house. It's the only way. It's no coincidence that people with customised Basias catch the most fish.
In reply to Post #18
Mal's a hippy he'll speak to anyone that will listen to him. Peace and love man, peace and love
Mal's a hippy he'll speak to anyone that will listen to him. Peace and love man, peace and love
In reply to Post #18
and Tinhead - 'boomshanka' man...
and Tinhead - 'boomshanka' man...
In reply to Post #20
"May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman"
I hope not she's too old and I've had the snip
Oops we're going a bit off topic sorry to the OP.
Seriously contrary to what you read the fish haven't got any cleverer in the last 9 years. There's plenty of good stuff about without the premium price tag.
Tell us what your needs are and I'm sure you'll get some good suggestions
"May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman"
I hope not she's too old and I've had the snip
Oops we're going a bit off topic sorry to the OP.
Seriously contrary to what you read the fish haven't got any cleverer in the last 9 years. There's plenty of good stuff about without the premium price tag.
Tell us what your needs are and I'm sure you'll get some good suggestions
In reply to Post #21
yep - and I'd imagine there will be some gear cropping up on ebay as people will offload stuff that they can live without - that's a win / win
yep - and I'd imagine there will be some gear cropping up on ebay as people will offload stuff that they can live without - that's a win / win
In reply to Post #21
Thanks for all your help and encouragement guys I will need some new stuff as I wouldn't sleep in someone else's sleeping bag or bed as that's like borrowing someone's pants or kissing your sister
The other thing I may struggle after looking is rods as I prefer longer rods around the 13^ mark and not seen many on the market really
Thanks for all your help and encouragement guys I will need some new stuff as I wouldn't sleep in someone else's sleeping bag or bed as that's like borrowing someone's pants or kissing your sister
The other thing I may struggle after looking is rods as I prefer longer rods around the 13^ mark and not seen many on the market really
In reply to Post #23
Most companies do 13ft rods now mate
Most companies do 13ft rods now mate
In reply to Post #23
And Tinhead can help you out with the kissing your sister bit - he's a gooner...
And Tinhead can help you out with the kissing your sister bit - he's a gooner...
In reply to Post #23
You should be able to find 13ft rods about as all the 'best' carp anglers are changing to 10ft rods because it's the latest fad.
You can set yourself up again without spending a fortune. The gear you used 10 years ago will still catch, the tactics you used will still catch and if you concentrate on finding and feeding the fish you will still catch.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy it again.
You should be able to find 13ft rods about as all the 'best' carp anglers are changing to 10ft rods because it's the latest fad.
You can set yourself up again without spending a fortune. The gear you used 10 years ago will still catch, the tactics you used will still catch and if you concentrate on finding and feeding the fish you will still catch.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy it again.
In reply to Post #25
So am I but my sister would kick my teeth in if I kissed her
So am I but my sister would kick my teeth in if I kissed her
The Shimano TX series 13 footers are decent rods with a few different options depending on budget.
In reply to Post #1
Welcome... back to Carpworld, me too after a spell working abroad, lots of good tackle to
be had, if anything id say the quality has improved low down... Lots more Big fish and more busy, so my main mission as many is a Good water or two and get on them waiting lists if you have a specific target..Enjoy
Welcome... back to Carpworld, me too after a spell working abroad, lots of good tackle to
be had, if anything id say the quality has improved low down... Lots more Big fish and more busy, so my main mission as many is a Good water or two and get on them waiting lists if you have a specific target..Enjoy
In reply to Post #29
What's the best tackle shops now IE for having stock and good deals as I used to use Eric's but notice it's gone down
What's the best tackle shops now IE for having stock and good deals as I used to use Eric's but notice it's gone down