In reply to Post #19
My brother has these and seem ok for the style of fishing he puts them to.

I have a set of the Wolf XK1 10fts and are lovely, used the Greys Prodigy Apex 10fts, Fox XT 10fts and Nash original Scope 10fts.....all good

I have the Tackle Box CTX SMU spod rod and it is a beast

In reply to Post #4
i 2nd severn valley - great service

In reply to Post #1
yes - i too suffer from pop-up addictions.

Just recently emptied a storage box into the old recycling with what turned out to be 2 x 5kg bags of hookbaits filled!!!

still have a mountain to purge and get to a reasonable amount LOL

Crazy considering about 2 pots could last me a spring-autumn fishing 1 trip per week on 2 rod only waters !!

Bait company profits must mainly depends on selling these - as we all have to have the colours, then the sprays, glugs etc, some also offer cured versions or systems to make your own

In reply to Post #14
briefly shown in Episode 19 when talking about the barbless hook rule on the lake and how he thinks using the small curved shrink tube helps it to stay gripped in the bottom lip as it curls around.

ive used this for years - very good on a flouro hooklink with braid hook section tied with an albright know to fish combi style.

Can be used with popups, wafters and bottom baits, so much flexibility making it spin 360deg and the point drops down into the lip

In reply to Post #2
The shop has gone now and turned into a house.

ill have a chat with anyone who is fishing at the weekend for the owners contact details.

lovely water though. there was plenty of Triathlons and swimming events this summer - looked more like 'Its a Knockout' when i drove past with those inflatables everywhere

In reply to Post #3
look on the Solar YouTube channel - loads of clips setting up shelters etc

I have the Spider Compact full system and it is a quality piece of kit.

The SP Chair is so comfy too, bought in 2019 when 1st released and still as comfy 2.5yrs later.

Like the look of the new SP Pro Bedchair , Sleeping Bag and now releasing a Sleepsystem version. Their Bedchair Cover is the 1st ive seen that has a foil type backing to retain heat (working on same principles as emergency / rescue services foil blankets)

Very switched on R&D at the minute churning out lots of good gear

I believe even Solar Bait is making a comeback........

Hi

Anyone on here fish the water or have done recently?

Used to fish it 20yrs ago in close season on a day ticket. I understand NAA no longer have access either.

Any help appreciated on Stock, Tips etc - PM if you prefer discretion

In reply to Post #38
it has an internal scull cap

really good bivvy

Hi

Looking at potentially joint PAAS this year.

Any current members on here that can advise as to how busy the lakes get?

Live in Northwich and work Manchester and looking to fish a couple of MW Nights through Spring - Autumn

In reply to Post #1
to leak faster, you can shave the sides/skin of the hookbait(s) to remove the seal that is locking the attractors in, you can then wrap it in a little paste. Another thing i tend to do is pass a baiting needle through a few times so attractors leak out easier - ideally only do this to your hookbait so it stands out over any other freebies