In reply to Post #1
Screwfix mate , rechargeable , for about £9 , absolutely spot on it is and light too.

In reply to Post #24
If you can get on i know a nice little water , more a recommend only but Headlands Syndicate

In reply to Post #6
Neal Warner - Northants , seen his builds, spot on

In reply to Post #1
I only use one occasionally when have to spod regular, daft as it sounds i bougha cheap stool , took the seat off , job done, like this , round bucket fits in them nicely

In reply to Post #7
I have a Daiwa Infinity one mate , does a great job , holds 3 made up with 50s etc etc , also 3 unmade, also well padded.

In reply to Post #3
My mate has just joined this year , i call him Dangerous Brian , he has just got back in to carping after a very long lay off so will keep an eye out to see how you get on, good luck

In reply to Post #68
Had a few vans over the years , just found them a bit rickety, noisey and slow , so my latest fishing wagon is this one, plenty big enough , took back seats out as only use for fishing + paid £995 and it flys for a 7 seater.

In reply to Post #45
0.26 10lb line mate using a 45lb briaded leader , 145 yards will be a breeze but on the right rods , budget wise get some Fox X3 13ft 3.5lbtc or the Shimano TX2 13fters, you will easily hit distance.
As a recommendation , try the King Carp carp line off Amazon , very smooth and a proper distance line, plus cheap, by way, i use 4.25oz zip leads.

In reply to Post #26
My old stainless KJB Rod pod going strong , maybe 29 years old now , but still as good as new , story behind this pod, only a few made due to court action lol

In reply to Post #75
2 standouts for me

Cotswold Bait Creations UFO , when Phil Chun had it , was a bait that caught everywhere for me

Key Baitsolutions ASM, still on it , another one that just keeps on catching