In reply to Post #8
Colne Mere, that's correct. From everything I've read, it must be possible to get to the “birdwatching bank” relatively easily because the birdwatchers/ dog walkers/ EA bailiffs etc all got there easily enough. Doing a lap is impossible without a suit of armour and a strimmer but I only really want to take a look so one bank is enough for me.

Good shout on the GUC to see Savay. I hadn't thought of that. Thank you.

In reply to Post #2
Thanks for the reply. I'm very tempted by The Mere. It's probably one of the most special having read about what people put themselves through just to fish there, let alone catch. I know it's devoid of life now but I still reckon it would be an atmospheric place.

Hello all,

I'd love to go and take a look at some of the famous lakes. Having read all of the works of Hearn, Lane, Hutchy etc over the years, it would be great to just stand on the banks of some of those famous lakes and get the feel of them. Do any of you know whether it's possible to visit Savay/ The Mere/ Wraysbury/ Horton Church/ Yateley etc just for a look? I don't want to be a nuisance to any of the anglers who are there of course.

Thanks in advance

In reply to Post #77
Hi guys,

Has anyone found a good rolling company that will roll BM1? I know it sounds lazy but with other commitments my fishing time is too short to spend it rolling bait. I'm just a little nervous that some bait rollers might substitute cheaper materials for those in BM1. Any recommendations much appreciated.

Hi all,

First post. Please be gentle...

Fascinating thread. Thanks to all who have contributed.

How would we change this mix if money was no issue? I know there is already a cheap bait thread and this appears to be a very good value HNV mix (and I note that smurf already clarified that it was a good value HNV, not a cheap HNV mix).

With limitless money, what would we change? Would we up the GLME/ RR/ Pre- dig?

I appreciate that not everyone can afford such changes and some would regard them as "buying your fish". However, for those who can afford to create the ultimate bait, how would we change it? Also, I know that the ultimate bait can be out fished off the next swim by a pack of shelf life tuttis....