How do you guys make up your zig mixes?

I used to use cloudy bag mix added with bits of particle such has hemp, crushed hemp, maize and sweetcorn and its worked in the past to a point but i fear im mostly just feeding the bottom once the particle sinks.

A few people have said they only use cloudy bag mix and water over a zig but would this work with nothing for them to actually compete for?

What do you guys use for zig mixes and do you change based on deep and shallow lakes for example 8ft and 25ft?

Morning all,

Just after some advice regarding leads as i think i may be overthinking the process a little bit. I have mostly been using flat pear and distance pear leads for the majority of my fishing with a smooth coating and painted usually from fox or korda ect.

However i recently decided to look into bulk buying some cheaper leads from a non branded lead maker which came highly recommened. But for some reason i decieded to go with Hex Distance leads and coated (The rough coloured coating) my thought was that the hex distance would not roll as much on any sloped surface and the rough coating may take on some of the natural lake bed colour.

But i cant stop thinking i may have made a mistake for the sole fact that i never see any Hex distance leads or coated leads used anywhere. Nobody i know uses them and its very rare you see any of these used in any carp related video there usually smooth distance pears.

Am i just thinking unecessarily or is this something you guys thing about?

Hi All,

Just looking for some input and thoughts regarding a bait change.

So recently ive been using a lot of sticky baits stuff. Krill boilie's, Krill Glug, Krill bag mix ect and had some really positive results on it fishing some really new waters. However the down fall ive found is that you cannot order direct from sticky on there website which means if your local tackle shop does not have everything you need instock sometimes times it means ordering from diffrent places which can be a pain in the A** especially on short notice.

Because of this ive looked around at a few diffrent places and come across CC moore, they have there own website you can order direct from and order everything you need and normaly with only a couple of days shipping time. But i have never used the bait and dont know anyone that does.

So i feel stuck in the fact that ive been using sticky and got some good results so starting to get some confidence in the bait but its a pain to get hold of or just go for the switch and hope for the best. What would people recommend any suggestions or comments on CCmoore?

Thanks

Hi All,

Looking to get hold of a new bed as mines a little broken and battered now after many years of use and to be honest it never was comfortable in the first place.

Been looking at some of these sleep systems. Would you recommend them or stick with conventinalt seperate bed and bag?

Any recommendations for either would be much appreciated but also dont want to spend a fortune unless its really worth it.

Hi Guys,

Was meant to be going down to linear on the 9th July to fish B1 or B2 but its still rammed so looking at alternatives. Came across bluebell lakes which looks like a decent venue and from what ive read Mallard looks like it could be good for a few bites.

Has anyone fished this lake and how would it compare to B1 + B2 apprently there is a couple of thousand fish in it from what im told with the smallest ones being around 18lb up 50lb.

Thank s

Hi Guys,

I have some gardner mugga hooks in the tackle box that i have never used. What rigs can you use these with as there not the normal curve shank hook as they have a slight inward turned eye.

I tried tying some IQ D rigs with them but it seems like the point of the hook faces directly at the mono which looks like the hook is slightly closed off but im no expert.

Any help would be apprecaited.

Hi Guys,

Just wondered what power supplies everyone is using for there sessions to charge phones, Laptops, Cameras, Tablets ect when out on sessions for 48 Hours or more.

I currently just have a small power bank for my phone but just dont feel it enough anymore.

Thanks

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question for everyone out there.

What would be you got two three rigs for Pop ups, Bottom Baits, Wafters. Ive found myself just making rigs up that i dont really use and have much confidence in as i tend to swap and chage to much Ronnie, 360, German, Blow Back, Turbo german, Multi Rig ect.

So im wondering what peoples general go to rigs would be as i want to try and narrow down my rig boards to 3 Rigs obviously there will still be space for Chods, Zigs, Floaters ect.

thanks for the help all.

Hi All,

Im looking for a bit of help regarding a trip im taking with a friend on the 9th July, We are looking at heading down to Linear to fish either B1 or B2 for 72 hours . We have never been to the place before as its roughly 3hrs 30minutes from us but we have heard a lot of good things.

As we have not fished the complex we know very little about it such as, good pegs, bait mixes, Rigs ect. Do the fish shoal up anywhere and so on. Can anyone give any hints, tips and tricks to help us get some fish out and avoid the blank :D Also would you look at fishing any other waters on the complex? Ideally where not bothered about having a monster out we would rather just bank a few 20s.

Also due to corona from what i see on facebook the complex has been rammed for weeks to the point there is only 2-3 pegs free on lakes some days and others is completly full. Is there any other good waters around that could possibly be a back up as 7hrs of driving and no fishing would just bea disaster.

Thanks for the help as always guys.

Hi Guys,

Just starting to get into overnight sessions but i feel like im taking so much gear compared to other people which would lead me to belive that i am massively over packing but i feel like i need everything im taking.

Currently i have:

Cradle + Sling
5 Road bag with landing net ect inside
Bat Bag with popups glugs stickmix ect
3 Buckets for bait Boilies, Pellet, Floaters
Sleeping Bag
Bed Chair
Trakker Brolly System
Bottled water
X-Large bag with Tackle, Buzz Bars, Bank Sticks, Cooker, pans, Zig disc, Gas ect
X-Large Bag with Pillow, Food, Milk, Drinks, Spare Clothes, Chargers ect

I honesly dont know how i can reduce this down.

Any ideas guys?