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"I might try that... (24 posts / 4,491 views)
scaley&dark
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Post #16 17 Jul 2025 13:06
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With me, If it ain't broke....
Normally it is because I have to change because the time tested, reliable & brilliant product is now, for whatever reason NO LONGER AVAILABLE

vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
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Post #17 17 Jul 2025 14:33
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Infuriating isn't it
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #18 17 Jul 2025 18:58
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Examples? Personally believe tackle improves year on year (apart from not being able to buy MCF eggs . . .!)
RKB
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Post #19 17 Jul 2025 20:53
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CM90
scaley&dark
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Post #20 17 Jul 2025 22:08
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That was it - CM90
That was my no longer available product in 15lb or 18lb - simply a brilliant line, but no more

RKB
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Post #21 18 Jul 2025 06:56
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The fact that we're both saying it definitely makes it true!
scaley&dark
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Post #22 18 Jul 2025 20:57
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scozza
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Post #23 19 Jul 2025 07:09
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Is it because everyone is looking for an edge, the holy grail that ain't really there

There has been a natural progression in tackle which I fully understand, bait quality has improved no doubt and so has the availability to the masses.

If I look at my own angling it has changed and evolved throughout my life and that is based around improving and looking for that extra edge, like most I've gone total full circle but if I had not I problably wouldn't have learnt as much and being one dimensional, I could still catch as much on 10” of ESP sinklink

All goes back to a bait that you have total confidence in, the fish want to eat it, a sharp hook, and rig length over the bottom for the most effective hooking arrangement for me

What you have on the bank means absolutely **** all, it just adds to your pleasure, drains your finances and lines the manufactures pockets

What's the saying, do I reallly need it, can I afford it and can I find it cheaper elsewhere. Sit on your hands and you will find you don't really need it and can save yourself a fortune. People are more konditioned than the fish, that's the problem

Tip from me, spend the money on your family, that's where the real long term pleasure is, memories
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #24 19 Jul 2025 10:12
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Well said indeed..

I think back to when was given some advice nearly 40 yrs ago now ,it still rings true today ..its called

Location ,presentation and ........bait ,in that order ..everything else is just tinsel ,and wheel reinvention ...latest example is shot on the hook ,bigger fools and marketing exploited, the weakness of a average carper,the masses ,the sheep who question zero ,fueled by youtube and basic marketing ....

Although my weakness ,is poles and cloth ..in green..!
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