In reply to Post #3
Same here, I use trout pellets these days. I like to use different sizes and always douse them with some fish oil, which keeps them bunched up a bit longer when there's wind on the water. The carp also seem to follow the slick to find them... anyone use Marshmallows? I use them on a river I fish - they cast really well when freelined. The carp love 'em.
Same here, I use trout pellets these days. I like to use different sizes and always douse them with some fish oil, which keeps them bunched up a bit longer when there's wind on the water. The carp also seem to follow the slick to find them... anyone use Marshmallows? I use them on a river I fish - they cast really well when freelined. The carp love 'em.
I remember the munchies and the Purina brand, never used the latter though
I also remember a bloke catching the biggest mirror in the lake on a massive red Bakers Complete, ridiculous
Exciting times, two GoCats hair rigged on a size 10, sat up a tree dropping GoCat on them whilst my mate was on the bank with the rod, get ready, get ready, strike!
Happy days
I also remember a bloke catching the biggest mirror in the lake on a massive red Bakers Complete, ridiculous
Exciting times, two GoCats hair rigged on a size 10, sat up a tree dropping GoCat on them whilst my mate was on the bank with the rod, get ready, get ready, strike!
Happy days
In reply to Post #16
Were they the ones with the 'liquid' inner...the old grey matters scratching for that one
I also remember a bloke catching the biggest mirror in the lake on a massive red Bakers Complete, ridiculous
Those Tesco biscuits I linked have some big red square ones in, it's fun watching the smaller Carp chase the bloody thing all over
Were they the ones with the 'liquid' inner...the old grey matters scratching for that one
I also remember a bloke catching the biggest mirror in the lake on a massive red Bakers Complete, ridiculous
Those Tesco biscuits I linked have some big red square ones in, it's fun watching the smaller Carp chase the bloody thing all over
In reply to Post #19
Strange things at times carp, peach of a fish at the time around the 26lb mark. I would put money on it that they wouldn't take such a great big, dirty, obvious lump off the top, but it did
Strange things at times carp, peach of a fish at the time around the 26lb mark. I would put money on it that they wouldn't take such a great big, dirty, obvious lump off the top, but it did
In reply to Post #20
Those big chunk of Bakers biscuits are some of my favourite hookbaits for carp and chub. It is as if the extra large size triggers the greed factor in both species.
Those big chunk of Bakers biscuits are some of my favourite hookbaits for carp and chub. It is as if the extra large size triggers the greed factor in both species.
In reply to Post #15
I've ordered some of these brown bands off the back of your recommendation, never strangely come across them before! Thanks Vossy 👍
I've ordered some of these brown bands off the back of your recommendation, never strangely come across them before! Thanks Vossy 👍
My son in law has been using an Asda home brand mixer. Which are a bit larger and more irregular shaped than the Tesco ones. They float fine and fish defiantly weren't put off.
In reply to Post #1
Can't be arsed using a hair for floater hookbaits so usually use the Sonubaits oily floaters or the more expensive (but actually quite good) Nash Hookable Floaters . . .using a size 8/10 Korda Mixa I just nick the hookbait straight on and push it round to the eye . . .conceals most of the hook and by the time you've left it out in the lake for a bit pulls through on the take easy . . .
Saying that I caught a couple this evening on trimmed down 8mm Sticky Baits Mulbz Pastel pop ups . . .just need to be a bit more careful but can also be side hooked on direct . . .brilliant during the fading light as I can actually see the hookbait!
Can't be arsed using a hair for floater hookbaits so usually use the Sonubaits oily floaters or the more expensive (but actually quite good) Nash Hookable Floaters . . .using a size 8/10 Korda Mixa I just nick the hookbait straight on and push it round to the eye . . .conceals most of the hook and by the time you've left it out in the lake for a bit pulls through on the take easy . . .
Saying that I caught a couple this evening on trimmed down 8mm Sticky Baits Mulbz Pastel pop ups . . .just need to be a bit more careful but can also be side hooked on direct . . .brilliant during the fading light as I can actually see the hookbait!