I am willing to travel 40 mins - 1hour if the lake is that good. Also don't mind spending anything from £400 -£1200 but for the top end of that price it must be the right lake with some decent fish

Afternoon,

Before I'm shut down and told there's little or no chance. I am happy to wait and bide my time. Does anyone know of any Essex carp syndicates or links to websites I can get my name on?

I get everyone loves a secret lake and most are all kept hush hush but I just thought I'd throw this out there and there might be a slim chance of getting on one.

I fish on my own and keep myself to myself. The perfect syndicate member if you ask me.

I'm looking likely to get on Culverts Mere as a family member has been a life long member but a second membership would be fantastic

Cheers

Bob

Gents,

Thanks for all the information. I do have a mate to go with who is a good angler so my first trip is an overnighter next Saturday in Essex (No idea what lake! I just know it's private)

So far I have bought for just under 500 quid

3 x shimano ultegra 1400 with boxes fitted with ice washers, 3 x spare spools, line reducers etc

3 x avid extremity 3.25 50mm with rod cloths and butt ring protectors

1 x jrc x lite pro net and pole (brand new)

1 x sonik 3 rod rod bag (well used bit all works as it should)

I have also been given an overnight umbrella for shelter and 2 old Nash alarms with Buzz Bars

I know there's so much more to get but just plan on buying bits little and often


Thanks again for all your help and any more advice you can give will be fully welcomed

Morning guys,

Please forgive the lack of knowledge. I am looking to get into carp fishing after sitting on the bank with my mate a couple of times.

Would love to know the basics from some of you experienced guys on what I need to purchase for a standard carp set up for doing a quick overnighter on the banks.

It really is mind blowing just googling carp fishing gear and guessing if I will need it or not

Again apologies in advance for stupid questions as I am sure I will have some

Cheers

Bob