In reply to Post #3
hello all just started carping this year extremely new to the carp world , only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's caught an 16lb 2 the other week which dont think bad going considering a newbie .
currently just bought some small water carp rods 2.25 lb as only plan for small waters at moment and running fox eos 5000 with 10lb line for the moment . before had been using avon type rods and ledger or float fishing fairly close in mainly using pellets , maize and groundbait . been successful using method feeders been using the esp mega feeder and using pva mesh threaded onto hooklink .
cheers matt
hello all just started carping this year extremely new to the carp world , only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's caught an 16lb 2 the other week which dont think bad going considering a newbie .
currently just bought some small water carp rods 2.25 lb as only plan for small waters at moment and running fox eos 5000 with 10lb line for the moment . before had been using avon type rods and ledger or float fishing fairly close in mainly using pellets , maize and groundbait . been successful using method feeders been using the esp mega feeder and using pva mesh threaded onto hooklink .
cheers matt
In reply to Post #1000
Hello All!
Stoke-on-Trent carper here! Been fishing on the carp scene for about 6 years now but I took a 2 year break until now whilst I focused on building my business empire!
Itching to get stuck right back in and put the long hours and homework in whilst I prepare to fish in the Prince Albert in January!
Hello All!
Stoke-on-Trent carper here! Been fishing on the carp scene for about 6 years now but I took a 2 year break until now whilst I focused on building my business empire!
Itching to get stuck right back in and put the long hours and homework in whilst I prepare to fish in the Prince Albert in January!
In reply to Post #503
Hi and welcome mate
Hi and welcome mate
In reply to Post #502
only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's
I know it's a different world now, but fishing for two months and after small to medium mid 20's..........
Don't get misled by the comics/Facebook/whatever, 20's are still big fish. Catch a 40 now, and where do you go from that? It took me at least 6 months to catch a 30
only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's
I know it's a different world now, but fishing for two months and after small to medium mid 20's..........
Don't get misled by the comics/Facebook/whatever, 20's are still big fish. Catch a 40 now, and where do you go from that? It took me at least 6 months to catch a 30
In reply to Post #3
Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Whishing happy fishing to everyone.
Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Whishing happy fishing to everyone.
In reply to Post #506
Welcome, happy fishing to you too!
Welcome, happy fishing to you too!
hello
just a quick hi from a new member in Swansea, very limited carp fishing experience.
john
just a quick hi from a new member in Swansea, very limited carp fishing experience.
john
In reply to Post #508
Hi and welcome
Hi and welcome
In reply to Post #506
All bile is!!!belachan boilies
All bile is!!!belachan boilies
In reply to Post #510
Hi all,
Been visiting this website since I got back into fishing 4 months ago after a 10 year absence.
Finally decided to learn to drive and passed my test in May after riding bikes for 20 plus years, got a car ( it might only be a fiat panda but will fit all my gear and my 5 year old son at a push, not the wife sadly ) when an idea came into my head " I could start fishing again". Spent at least 4 weeks looking at reviews and opinions on tackle etc before drawing up a list of what I needed, checking online and local tackle shops for the best prices and booking a couple of days of work to allow for shopping trips and courier deliveries. What I estimated the cost to be and the actual cost varied quite a lot ( but don't tell the wife ) but you can't skimp on comfort. When it came to terminal tackle I was a bit lost, chods, zigs, spods, pop ups etc were all new phrases to me so when I went to my local shop I spoke to an assistant who took me around and explained what all the bits and pieces were for, I felt like a kid again but in a good way. It was exciting being back in a tackle shop and decided to leave the chods and zigs until my confidence and skill increased and have been using a simple running rig and pre tied hook lengths with success. I haven't set myself any goals or targets as "I've gotta get a 20 or 30 pounder " as I'm quite happy enjoying the peace and quiet and getting a couple of low doubles per session
Hi all,
Been visiting this website since I got back into fishing 4 months ago after a 10 year absence.
Finally decided to learn to drive and passed my test in May after riding bikes for 20 plus years, got a car ( it might only be a fiat panda but will fit all my gear and my 5 year old son at a push, not the wife sadly ) when an idea came into my head " I could start fishing again". Spent at least 4 weeks looking at reviews and opinions on tackle etc before drawing up a list of what I needed, checking online and local tackle shops for the best prices and booking a couple of days of work to allow for shopping trips and courier deliveries. What I estimated the cost to be and the actual cost varied quite a lot ( but don't tell the wife ) but you can't skimp on comfort. When it came to terminal tackle I was a bit lost, chods, zigs, spods, pop ups etc were all new phrases to me so when I went to my local shop I spoke to an assistant who took me around and explained what all the bits and pieces were for, I felt like a kid again but in a good way. It was exciting being back in a tackle shop and decided to leave the chods and zigs until my confidence and skill increased and have been using a simple running rig and pre tied hook lengths with success. I haven't set myself any goals or targets as "I've gotta get a 20 or 30 pounder " as I'm quite happy enjoying the peace and quiet and getting a couple of low doubles per session
In reply to Post #511
Hi and welcome very sensible post.. as the saying goes learn to walk before you can run 😉 Good luck with your fishing 👍🏻
Hi and welcome very sensible post.. as the saying goes learn to walk before you can run 😉 Good luck with your fishing 👍🏻
In reply to Post #1000
Just thought I'd say Hi to the forum.
New to the forum but a carp angler of nearly 30 years.
Just thought I'd say Hi to the forum.
New to the forum but a carp angler of nearly 30 years.
In reply to Post #513
Hi and welcome mate
Hi and welcome mate
In reply to Post #513
Welcome mate, plenty of good people on here, don't be afraid to ask for advice from anyone on here, everyone's helpful.
Welcome mate, plenty of good people on here, don't be afraid to ask for advice from anyone on here, everyone's helpful.
Hi all, new to this forum although i have been carping since 1982, good to see an interesting crowd here