In reply to Post #1
Great write up and review.

Sounds like the same lake Cavagnac I fished all those years ago when Nashy owned it.

We didn't have the issue with small fish and greedy owner (Nashy is a sound bloke) but we were plagued with those bloody horrible RATS!

Shame David left as he was running the place very well by apparently.

Lessons learned and that's fishing in France for ya. Very lucky if you stumble across a decent place that ticks a lot of boxes.

I too have been on this journey way too long and only now have I found my ideal setup.

I use the large Nash waterbox, think it's a 230?.

Waterproof, fits on the Barrow lovely, strong handles at the sides but most important I can fit all my gear in it that is needed to fish and also handle/weigh the fish. So in it I have things like Rigs, tackle box, hook baits, zig stuff, pva bag gear, scales, fish care, camera gear, spare spools etc.

I need this for whatever length of fishing I do so that always comes with me.

The rest is dictated if I'm doing a short day session or longer session. Things like brew bags, food bags all packed ready to take or not.

I also have 3 separate rod set ups all with their own reels, nets sticks etc so I just grab whichever set I need depending on the venue and go with no swapping stuff over from one bag to another.

Hi,

What's people's views on the best marker/spod rod that's really light in weight.

I've got a bad shoulder and struggle spodding or spot finding with the marker.

Looking for something as light as possible.

Don't mind paying decent money.

TIA

In reply to Post #6
Crikey!!

Why so much hate? Korda have done more for Carp Fishing than any other brand full stop.

Also how do you know what they are like?

In reply to Post #36
I concur with most of this. Parking wasn't great at all.

Show was small but most of the major players were there. The Nash stand was impressive and they had the full team there. Jules was a lovely fella to talk too and very helpful as was most “well known” anglers.

Nothing really new (apart from new solar bivvy) which looks very good. Also not many bargains to be had, some but not many.

Good to see the new RT7 bait boat and Korda net in the flesh, that net is superb,!!

Just wondering who still uses two separate rods and who just uses one rod for both tasks?

I currently have two separate FS E Class rods but thinking of selling both and buying one decent rod to do both leading/marking and spombing

TIA

In reply to Post #1
The Saturday changeover is a bit of a nightmare in my opinion.

Even if you are 1st in the que that doesn't mean you will get time to look around and have 1st choice of swims etc

By the time you've lapped the lake the others behind you in the Q will have jumped in the swim they want.

It's a complete free for all!

Should do a draw in my view

In reply to Post #2
I believe most have been removed

Hi,

Booked to go here as a lake exclusive in September this year.

Booked on a recommendation but was wondering if anybody has anything useful to share about the place?

Cheers
Neil

In reply to Post #2
Good question, will find out