In reply to Post #154
Those three posts were absolutely fascinating and have really made me think. Happy Christmas.
Those three posts were absolutely fascinating and have really made me think. Happy Christmas.
In reply to Post #156
Thank you for the kind words.
I certainly do not get 100's of bots messaging our work phone referencing this forum, or things that happened on here mate.
I understand how the internet works regarding bots & you are so correct. But there's also a whole lot more real people who never post looking in as those guests than you realise. I know that, as they tell me daily in messages to our work phone. They are certainly not all bots.
We get the most incredibly kind messages to our work phone. Often they will reference this forum.
Thank you for the kind words.
I certainly do not get 100's of bots messaging our work phone referencing this forum, or things that happened on here mate.
I understand how the internet works regarding bots & you are so correct. But there's also a whole lot more real people who never post looking in as those guests than you realise. I know that, as they tell me daily in messages to our work phone. They are certainly not all bots.
We get the most incredibly kind messages to our work phone. Often they will reference this forum.
Merry Christmas Carpforum. I hope that you all have a truly wonderful day with your loved ones.
Richie with a December PB. 46+, Furzebray. Curry S2. Well done mate.
David, part of a brace of December 30's, Fizz S2 over Wraysbury McNut.
Ricci, December leather, first time using Tutti S2 over Krill crumb.
Forum member Ashley.
Is it absolutely bitter there yet? It's bloody roasting here
Richie with a December PB. 46+, Furzebray. Curry S2. Well done mate.
David, part of a brace of December 30's, Fizz S2 over Wraysbury McNut.
Ricci, December leather, first time using Tutti S2 over Krill crumb.
Forum member Ashley.
Is it absolutely bitter there yet? It's bloody roasting here
In reply to Post #154
Finally, as I'm off work due to Christmas time, I have been able to read thoroughly what you wrote the last few days.
I'd in any way opened the lid even if a little bit as you did, if I came at something that is above all that's known and make me catch I'll take to myself specially if it's my work.
Anyway, it's really an interesting and fascinating subject and something that makes us thinking and tinker about, that's for sure, as everything you wrote about baits and carp attraction in the past, I must say. Even if, some of them, when I tried, don't has worked in the water I fish. That's a really particular water indeed, where the carp seems to have their behavior and it isn't predictable in any way. I'm always in search of something that could attract carps to my hookbaits and I thank you for the last input you gave us.
Merry Christmas
Finally, as I'm off work due to Christmas time, I have been able to read thoroughly what you wrote the last few days.
I'd in any way opened the lid even if a little bit as you did, if I came at something that is above all that's known and make me catch I'll take to myself specially if it's my work.
Anyway, it's really an interesting and fascinating subject and something that makes us thinking and tinker about, that's for sure, as everything you wrote about baits and carp attraction in the past, I must say. Even if, some of them, when I tried, don't has worked in the water I fish. That's a really particular water indeed, where the carp seems to have their behavior and it isn't predictable in any way. I'm always in search of something that could attract carps to my hookbaits and I thank you for the last input you gave us.
Merry Christmas
In reply to Post #161
Loving your posts. Fascinating and a real eye opener. Please continue to share what you feel able to. Thanks.
Loving your posts. Fascinating and a real eye opener. Please continue to share what you feel able to. Thanks.
In reply to Post #160
Loving the smell of the ming hookbaits. Now theyre a bit of me. Can't wait to try them out 😃
Loving the smell of the ming hookbaits. Now theyre a bit of me. Can't wait to try them out 😃
Just like to say a big thanks to mark for my xmas package, really above and beyond service and generosity. All the latest batch smell awesome and can't wait to get out with them... and yes those Ming gbp2's are something else
You're welcome Scott. I hope you all had an absolutely fantastic Christmas and new year with your loved ones.
TackleBox Liam, 40lb10oz. A December PB for the lad. Next time you are in the Box, give him a pat on the back. That's a special common too. Well done Liam. Fizz S2.
Forum member Ben, December chunk just before Xmas. Curry S2.
Forum member Ian, three December 20+, a great trip. Fizz S2.
Forum member Dean, Hutchie S2
TackleBox Liam, 40lb10oz. A December PB for the lad. Next time you are in the Box, give him a pat on the back. That's a special common too. Well done Liam. Fizz S2.
Forum member Ben, December chunk just before Xmas. Curry S2.
Forum member Ian, three December 20+, a great trip. Fizz S2.
Forum member Dean, Hutchie S2
It's clearly about time for me to have my personal say on what's going on in carp fishing/bait 2026. Very publicly so.
I very recently apologised to Sam Barley of Optibaits for our fallout on here. Poor Sam got dragged into a load of troll **** that was nothing whatsoever to do with him. My problems online are ALWAYS with divs involved in carp bait who want what we have. Pure & simple. You only need to look around at all of the companies apparently 'curing', 'culturing' hook baits, e books about how to do it, all absolutely full of ****. I was so very wrong about Sam. The divs who were here at the same time were absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with him. They just commented a lot on his socials. I put 2 + 2 together & came up with 5. When you are wrong about something, you put your hands up & you apologise. I already said my sorry's to Sam very personally. He don't know I'm writing this.
I will 100% find the time to do his podcast this year. He does not know that yet either. I know he still wants me to do it. I will 100% do it for him this year. There might be a few fireworks though
I very recently apologised to Sam Barley of Optibaits for our fallout on here. Poor Sam got dragged into a load of troll **** that was nothing whatsoever to do with him. My problems online are ALWAYS with divs involved in carp bait who want what we have. Pure & simple. You only need to look around at all of the companies apparently 'curing', 'culturing' hook baits, e books about how to do it, all absolutely full of ****. I was so very wrong about Sam. The divs who were here at the same time were absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with him. They just commented a lot on his socials. I put 2 + 2 together & came up with 5. When you are wrong about something, you put your hands up & you apologise. I already said my sorry's to Sam very personally. He don't know I'm writing this.
I will 100% find the time to do his podcast this year. He does not know that yet either. I know he still wants me to do it. I will 100% do it for him this year. There might be a few fireworks though
In reply to Post #169
That would be a MUST listen!
That would be a MUST listen!
In reply to Post #170
I agree!
I agree!
In reply to Post #169
Well said
Sam's a nice bloke - in it for the right reasons.
Make sure you've got something nice and strong for your tipple of the episode - should be a cracker
Well said
Sam's a nice bloke - in it for the right reasons.
Make sure you've got something nice and strong for your tipple of the episode
- should be a cracker
"I will 100% find the time to do his podcast"
I'd also love to listen to this.. could you post a link on here once it's done 👍
I'd also love to listen to this.. could you post a link on here once it's done 👍
In reply to Post #169
Thanks Mark. Fair play to you for putting your hands up and apologising, I certainly didn't expect you to come on here and do it publicly but it's decent of you and I really do appreciate it
Thanks Mark. Fair play to you for putting your hands up and apologising, I certainly didn't expect you to come on here and do it publicly but it's decent of you and I really do appreciate it
Sam,please hold Mark to his promise of doing a podcast with you! It will certainly be well worth a listen.