It is a weird mission that he is on and after seeing a few videos of him, he is just as much of an attention seeker than all the names he weirdly calls out.
He called out Elliot Gray for sacking a fish that died a few weeks/months later? I've just seen a video of him catching 'floppy tail' in which he sacked the fish for a good few hours waiting for first light, re-counting the tale with 2 strategically placed outlaw pro buckets for advertising.
Weird. Hypocrite.
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Has he actually used the 23 different reels on there? Says in his video that he uses everything he puts up. I don't think so, and it is coming across as a grift to get subsidies from Teemu links.
He called out Elliot Gray for sacking a fish that died a few weeks/months later? I've just seen a video of him catching 'floppy tail' in which he sacked the fish for a good few hours waiting for first light, re-counting the tale with 2 strategically placed outlaw pro buckets for advertising.
Weird. Hypocrite.
ATB
Ash
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Has he actually used the 23 different reels on there? Says in his video that he uses everything he puts up. I don't think so, and it is coming across as a grift to get subsidies from Teemu links.
I like what he's done. Never used Temu or similar before, but bought a few bits and bobs to try it out. Don't think I'd buy hooks, line or alarms, but that's a personal thing. The rest of it, I'd definitely take a punt on some cheaper gear. Definitely going to save some money because of this. Don't care if he makes a few quid via sponsored links, good for him.
In reply to Post #47
I have used loads of hooks from temu.
For barbel on the river I use them as they come, and for carp I hand sharpen them with no issues.
Also lead clips, Kickers, anti tangle sleeves, leadcore and other bits.
I have used loads of hooks from temu.
For barbel on the river I use them as they come, and for carp I hand sharpen them with no issues.
Also lead clips, Kickers, anti tangle sleeves, leadcore and other bits.
In reply to Post #48
I like walking round a proper tackle shop , I pick up stuff and compare which has served me well as iv often gone in for one item only to buy something that suits me better . Unfortunately Browns tackle shop in my local town shut down through no fault of its own , they pointed you in the right direction , got stuff in very quick often going the extra mile . They knew info on how places were fishing , try getting that off temu
I like walking round a proper tackle shop , I pick up stuff and compare which has served me well as iv often gone in for one item only to buy something that suits me better . Unfortunately Browns tackle shop in my local town shut down through no fault of its own , they pointed you in the right direction , got stuff in very quick often going the extra mile . They knew info on how places were fishing , try getting that off temu
Ricci Connolly on the Korda podcast this week summarises well the value tackle shops bring beyond just product on a shelf - they're a hub of local knowledge, advice and community. I totally get people wanting to save costs and there are lots of examples of product with an unnecessary carp tax applied but that's where community (and this forum included) helps other anglers save - not through monetised links.
In reply to Post #50
... I especially liked his answer to the customer who said they could beat the discount Ricci offered him - summed up the value of a Tackle Shop to a tee ...
... I especially liked his answer to the customer who said they could beat the discount Ricci offered him - summed up the value of a Tackle Shop to a tee ...
In reply to Post #1
My understanding of "Carp Tax" is where you can buy the same product for less money but without the branding. Take the gizmo that allows you to get the dregs out of a gas bottle into another fuller one. Solar Gas Link Valve £24.99 same thing on Amazon £7.99 That's Carp Tax!!
My understanding of "Carp Tax" is where you can buy the same product for less money but without the branding. Take the gizmo that allows you to get the dregs out of a gas bottle into another fuller one. Solar Gas Link Valve £24.99 same thing on Amazon £7.99 That's Carp Tax!!
Ahhh “The innocence of youf”
A float and a hook wonder how we caught fish way back when…..
A float and a hook wonder how we caught fish way back when…..
In reply to Post #52
You hit the nail on the head here.
I don’t think anyone minds paying a little extra to support a UK business and UK jobs because we understand the overheads involved with running a business.
The big issue here is when a company takes a generic product and then changes the colour and puts their brand on it but increases the price to unacceptable levels. Otherwise known as unfair trading.
A 15 litre green plastic bucket costs £5. If you try and charge £11+ for it that is carp tax.
The industry is digging a big hole for itself because by copying everyone else’s products and trying to sell them as a new innovation at overinflated prices the only thing they’re doing is damaging their brand and reputation.
You hit the nail on the head here.
I don’t think anyone minds paying a little extra to support a UK business and UK jobs because we understand the overheads involved with running a business.
The big issue here is when a company takes a generic product and then changes the colour and puts their brand on it but increases the price to unacceptable levels. Otherwise known as unfair trading.
A 15 litre green plastic bucket costs £5. If you try and charge £11+ for it that is carp tax.
The industry is digging a big hole for itself because by copying everyone else’s products and trying to sell them as a new innovation at overinflated prices the only thing they’re doing is damaging their brand and reputation.
In reply to Post #46
You can see in his previous videos he uses Shimano ultegra ci4 if I remember correctly fortis snugpak sj9 Nash indulgence bed vass waders a power barrow etc. Personally I would rather help support local shops and the people that work there.
I just find it funny all this came about in the month or so before his bait company went live and now he's selling it for £16 a kilo or 10kg for £130. Good marketing to be fair but not for me
You can see in his previous videos he uses Shimano ultegra ci4 if I remember correctly fortis snugpak sj9 Nash indulgence bed vass waders a power barrow etc. Personally I would rather help support local shops and the people that work there.
I just find it funny all this came about in the month or so before his bait company went live and now he's selling it for £16 a kilo or 10kg for £130. Good marketing to be fair but not for me
In reply to Post #55
Tackle companies are a joke nowadays. I've found Fox to be one of the worst culprits. Everyone remembers the maple fire pans scam that came out some years ago. They didn't even try to hide the fact it was another companies product with a 50% markup on the original price. Since then they've copied so many other companies, the latest being their new landing nets, a blatant copy from Fencl.
I try to buy from either local shops or 2nd hand nowadays. Not paying the ridiculous mark up tackle companies charge. Be glad when a few go out of business.
Tackle companies are a joke nowadays. I've found Fox to be one of the worst culprits. Everyone remembers the maple fire pans scam that came out some years ago. They didn't even try to hide the fact it was another companies product with a 50% markup on the original price. Since then they've copied so many other companies, the latest being their new landing nets, a blatant copy from Fencl.
I try to buy from either local shops or 2nd hand nowadays. Not paying the ridiculous mark up tackle companies charge. Be glad when a few go out of business.
A race to the bottom
Whatever any of us do for a living, service, manufacture or sell, and now imagine you can buy that in for 75% less. From the Far East, that has absolutely no interest, development or tax liabilities in this great country of ours?
Imagine yourself snivelling in the pub, telling your mates that the roofs you lay are a skill and the Temu versions not as good quality, or that chainsaw you use for your tree business cost thousands more £ and the start ups have no skills and knowledge so are a fraction of the price. That would be ok would it?
A far away communist country that is on the road to global domination, leaving the development, innovation, marketing and engineering to the west because there in no profit in this bit only overhead.
This guy is trying to make a name for himself and a living because he was turned away from trying to do what he now says he hates - like a born again evangelist- how sweet.
For years we’ve all know about a few money saving ideas, discovered items that have just been rebadged, but to give this bloke airtime and for him to pretend he is shaking up the industry is a joke. Hopefully in a few weeks it will die down and his ego will abate, maybe if he’s lucky he will see his local tackle shop close down, or his local water be full of novices with £80 bait boats and echo sounders.
He hasn’t found a loop hole in fishing - this is life now, next day on Amazon or a couple of weeks for a £10 circular saw from Temu.
Moneys tight - I get it - but don’t slag off an industry for charging £6 for hooks that are available in a tackle shop - yes they may be the same, but they developed the pattern, tested them, marketed them, gave away loads to get them out there, paid tax and importation, gave the shop a healthy margin for their staff, who in turn help show how to use them, where and when.
Whatever I think of big companies, I understand overheads, and think Ali has probably done more damage than this chancer has. He is rebadging the entire Temu catalogue almost out of spite for his Korda demise. Say what you want about Fairbrass, but he’s super smart and a good judge - he doesn’t release crap, he develops, and we’ve almost done a full loop back to when Penning smashed up the NGT stand.
There’s a Cotswold cool bag thread running on here, and the feedback from users and Rob is a credit - all this grifter has to do is send one off to the Far East and two weeks later will have the copies back and a minimum order - that’s ok is it? Not for me.
Whatever any of us do for a living, service, manufacture or sell, and now imagine you can buy that in for 75% less. From the Far East, that has absolutely no interest, development or tax liabilities in this great country of ours?
Imagine yourself snivelling in the pub, telling your mates that the roofs you lay are a skill and the Temu versions not as good quality, or that chainsaw you use for your tree business cost thousands more £ and the start ups have no skills and knowledge so are a fraction of the price. That would be ok would it?
A far away communist country that is on the road to global domination, leaving the development, innovation, marketing and engineering to the west because there in no profit in this bit only overhead.
This guy is trying to make a name for himself and a living because he was turned away from trying to do what he now says he hates - like a born again evangelist- how sweet.
For years we’ve all know about a few money saving ideas, discovered items that have just been rebadged, but to give this bloke airtime and for him to pretend he is shaking up the industry is a joke. Hopefully in a few weeks it will die down and his ego will abate, maybe if he’s lucky he will see his local tackle shop close down, or his local water be full of novices with £80 bait boats and echo sounders.
He hasn’t found a loop hole in fishing - this is life now, next day on Amazon or a couple of weeks for a £10 circular saw from Temu.
Moneys tight - I get it - but don’t slag off an industry for charging £6 for hooks that are available in a tackle shop - yes they may be the same, but they developed the pattern, tested them, marketed them, gave away loads to get them out there, paid tax and importation, gave the shop a healthy margin for their staff, who in turn help show how to use them, where and when.
Whatever I think of big companies, I understand overheads, and think Ali has probably done more damage than this chancer has. He is rebadging the entire Temu catalogue almost out of spite for his Korda demise. Say what you want about Fairbrass, but he’s super smart and a good judge - he doesn’t release crap, he develops, and we’ve almost done a full loop back to when Penning smashed up the NGT stand.
There’s a Cotswold cool bag thread running on here, and the feedback from users and Rob is a credit - all this grifter has to do is send one off to the Far East and two weeks later will have the copies back and a minimum order - that’s ok is it? Not for me.
I was curious so took a quick look. A couple of my immediate observations…
1) the items on the nocarptax website are already easily found on TEMU… for example search for leadcore or headtorch - the first results that come up are those on the nocarptax site.
2) when clicking the links on the nocarptax site, I experience several pop-up windows which make the process more time consuming than just staying on TEMU and browsing. I tried this from my phone which is where I’d do my online ordering, not sure about from other devices
Fair enough the nocarptax site might have some gems on there but I think most items can be found easily yourself just by browsing TEMU and reading the reviews.
1) the items on the nocarptax website are already easily found on TEMU… for example search for leadcore or headtorch - the first results that come up are those on the nocarptax site.
2) when clicking the links on the nocarptax site, I experience several pop-up windows which make the process more time consuming than just staying on TEMU and browsing. I tried this from my phone which is where I’d do my online ordering, not sure about from other devices
Fair enough the nocarptax site might have some gems on there but I think most items can be found easily yourself just by browsing TEMU and reading the reviews.
In reply to Post #57
Well said 👍
Well said 👍
Craig seems to be going in hard with hamidi at the moment. Real bee in his bonent. I hope this website works out ok for him. Hope everyone gets something out of it... The tackle industry does need a bit of a shake up. Had it there way for to long.
Anyway... a lead clips a lead clip.. a kickers a kicker.. etc, etc..
Bite alarms and reels a diffrent animal. Have these so called cheaper versions of the more expensive same things. Actually be compared side by side. They might look the same feel the same. But have they been opened up. Examined in depth.. because when they start seezing up or not bleeping when you want them to. Customers ain't running back to Temu. Worth considering.
Anyway... a lead clips a lead clip.. a kickers a kicker.. etc, etc..
Bite alarms and reels a diffrent animal. Have these so called cheaper versions of the more expensive same things. Actually be compared side by side. They might look the same feel the same. But have they been opened up. Examined in depth.. because when they start seezing up or not bleeping when you want them to. Customers ain't running back to Temu. Worth considering.