In reply to Post #1
went a few months back, 2 lakes were booked for a match which was announce via FB the day before. Got there super early to get a swim and there were cars already ahead some had been there since 2am!!!

Organisation was fairly poor and a lot of moaning anglers about. Fished 2 nights, done ok but probably wouldnt go back.

I also agree regarding water levels, very low although this was a few months back so assumed they might have been sorted by now, guess not.

In reply to Post #1
depends on the lake rules for night fishing, some are from morning opening, another I fish is from 4pm setup from 3pm.

Get there as early as rules allow tbh especially nowadays as everywhere gets rammed.

In reply to Post #5
I think I do them on a 20 degree wash so never had an issue, only cos I am a tight northerner and always use the cheapest cycle :D

In reply to Post #1
Mine is Nash SS3 I just zip off and whack in the washing machine periodically. Smells lovely for the 1st few nights

In reply to Post #1
I am giving it a try this Friday for 2 or 3 nights, its a bit of a trek of around 100 miles each way but fancied giving it a go with a mate for a couple of days chilled fishing.

Loads of vids on youtube (thats been my source). It will depend on swim availability I guess but all lakes look decent depending on what your after. See you want a chunk so either Pettit's or Turner's look to be your best bet.

I am hoping to fish either Holdens (has a few double swims) or Stocks lake, purely as its a weekend social so not bothered about massive fish just a few runs and a nice catchup

I will update once I get back.

For me the worst bit is they apparently put it back without telling the owners!

Its ok to make a mistake be it ill judgement, accidental etc but have the decency to take ownership and hold your hands up.

I am sure the owner could have done whatever was required for the fish if informed. Not sure whats happened to it since however.

In reply to Post #6
agreed, sounds like an awful experience all round.

In reply to Post #4
thanks for the link, saw these aswell on there, same as branded less carp tax no doubt. They also do 10 and 17 litre but out of stock.

https://oipps.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/2280/s/5-l-plastic-square-olive-green-bucket-with-wire-handle-and-lid/category/329/

bargain

In reply to Post #5
done that when I played golf, told the missus I was on overtime, she called after a round so I ignored it and put phone back in pocket, it bloody answered and she heard me joking with the lads about her 'not knowing',,,, never again!

We didnt live together then, we do now so I cant hide anything (apart from a few fishing purchases). she still thinks I am mad sitting in a bivvy for a few days especially with the cold weather we have been having.

A week blanking is better than a week working. Blanked my last 2 sessions but still raring for the next opportunity.

In reply to Post #1
I had a RM remote one a while back, sold up then started fishing again, went for the sunblesa and cannot fault it, even doubles as a battery pack (wont fully charge my phone but did get me out of jail). Does everything the RM does, comes with a remote, magnetic bank stick adapter and case.