In reply to Post #44
thinking anglers then if the decent aldi one doesnt float your boat.
a bag is a bag in my eyes mate, i used an old army rucksack i got for a tenner until the mice got in.
thinking anglers then if the decent aldi one doesnt float your boat.
a bag is a bag in my eyes mate, i used an old army rucksack i got for a tenner until the mice got in.
In reply to Post #1
Where in Swindon do you live? I am in Eldene.
Where in Swindon do you live? I am in Eldene.
In reply to Post #47
Freshbrook mate
Freshbrook mate
In reply to Post #48
If you want to meet up Iam more than happy to. We could bounce ideas off each other.
If you want to meet up Iam more than happy to. We could bounce ideas off each other.
In reply to Post #40
If you've got an eBay account, keep an eye out for some decent second hand gear, could save yourself a tidy packet. People are fickle and jump on the next new thing and dump their gear they bought brand new the year before 👍
What do you mean by tackle bag? Not trying to be a smart arse, there's just loads out there. I could recommend the carp porter large bag, thing is, fully loaded, you'd need a carp porter to take it around where you're fishing. You could always get a rucksack or army bergen to put your gear in. People on here like the Thinking Anglers rucksack... looks like you could get a fair bit in it.
If you've got an eBay account, keep an eye out for some decent second hand gear, could save yourself a tidy packet. People are fickle and jump on the next new thing and dump their gear they bought brand new the year before 👍
What do you mean by tackle bag? Not trying to be a smart arse, there's just loads out there. I could recommend the carp porter large bag, thing is, fully loaded, you'd need a carp porter to take it around where you're fishing. You could always get a rucksack or army bergen to put your gear in. People on here like the Thinking Anglers rucksack... looks like you could get a fair bit in it.
In reply to Post #50
Sabre stuff is reasonably priced and fairly good quality
Sonik rods are great for the money have a look at the
Vader X they do a 2 rod and reel kit which also includes
a net for £200 ish
Sabre stuff is reasonably priced and fairly good quality
Sonik rods are great for the money have a look at the
Vader X they do a 2 rod and reel kit which also includes
a net for £200 ish
In reply to Post #51
Hi mate the most important thing to do and remember its fun dont get caught up in bull sh$t. People chT sh&t about.
I have fished for over 40 years 30 of them for carp.
Just be comfortable warm and happy mate.
Job don
Hi mate the most important thing to do and remember its fun dont get caught up in bull sh$t. People chT sh&t about.
I have fished for over 40 years 30 of them for carp.
Just be comfortable warm and happy mate.
Job don
In reply to Post #52
So true
Carpfishing can be virtually bought out of a box nowadays. Couple with with the endless supply of quality bait available to all and ANYBODY can catch big carp these days, how long you have fished for has nothing to do with it, you just need to be there
Tie on rig, decent bait, pub chuck, job done, it will happen
So true
Carpfishing can be virtually bought out of a box nowadays. Couple with with the endless supply of quality bait available to all and ANYBODY can catch big carp these days, how long you have fished for has nothing to do with it, you just need to be there
Tie on rig, decent bait, pub chuck, job done, it will happen
In reply to Post #52
Definitely agree. For any who is willing to put the effort out there these days there is so much information and quality gear, and massive carp in all corners of the country.
My biggest bit of advice is one I wish I'd took earlier on in my fishing, and don't obsess over weight of fish. Yes the milestones are nice, but don't takeaway the fact that catch mid doubles or low 20s is still enjoyable even after years. If you obsess over the biggest fish I think you risk end up being disappointed with 90% of your fishing
Definitely agree. For any who is willing to put the effort out there these days there is so much information and quality gear, and massive carp in all corners of the country.
My biggest bit of advice is one I wish I'd took earlier on in my fishing, and don't obsess over weight of fish. Yes the milestones are nice, but don't takeaway the fact that catch mid doubles or low 20s is still enjoyable even after years. If you obsess over the biggest fish I think you risk end up being disappointed with 90% of your fishing
In reply to Post #54
Totally agree, catching 30,s and 40,s is brilliant but just to catch and be in the fresh air this day and age is more than you could ask for.
Totally agree, catching 30,s and 40,s is brilliant but just to catch and be in the fresh air this day and age is more than you could ask for.
In reply to Post #54
Couldn't agree more with this 👍
A lad I no who has only been fishing since august last year already has a pb of 35lb 4oz, yeah I agree it's an amazing fish which is brilliant for him, I can't help but think thought how much he has missed out on, chasing his first double (alright he did this) catching his first 20lber he went from a pb of 14lb to 35lb completely missing out the 20s.
Obviously I'm happy for him he is a nice lad but I just think it's such a shame he caught something that big so early on in his carping, I remember catching my first double, my first 20lber and then my first 30lber over the years but he won't have any of that
Couldn't agree more with this 👍
A lad I no who has only been fishing since august last year already has a pb of 35lb 4oz, yeah I agree it's an amazing fish which is brilliant for him, I can't help but think thought how much he has missed out on, chasing his first double (alright he did this) catching his first 20lber he went from a pb of 14lb to 35lb completely missing out the 20s.
Obviously I'm happy for him he is a nice lad but I just think it's such a shame he caught something that big so early on in his carping, I remember catching my first double, my first 20lber and then my first 30lber over the years but he won't have any of that
In reply to Post #56
I'd completely agree. I remember catching my first 20 on a commercial puddle and thinking I was the dogs ********. I spent ages catching smaller fish and low 20s below that and being unhappy with them, and to be honest it ruined my fishing for a while.
Yes of course I love breaking my PB, managed it days only this winter and was over the moon, but its not the reason I fish anymore.
I'd completely agree. I remember catching my first 20 on a commercial puddle and thinking I was the dogs ********. I spent ages catching smaller fish and low 20s below that and being unhappy with them, and to be honest it ruined my fishing for a while.
Yes of course I love breaking my PB, managed it days only this winter and was over the moon, but its not the reason I fish anymore.