In reply to Post #3
30s but it's not about the size on Bmere. Mega looking fish

In reply to Post #1
Last time I did this I remember a lad hiding in the bushes on the tow path to see where I was baiting..... like others have said bait more than one spot and don't focus on the obvious spots.

In reply to Post #1
Last year as it happens. The results were amazing. The carp were clearly loving the tigers. If someone shows me some robust evidence that, properly prepared, they're a detriment to carp then I'll reconsider...

I don't. Gave up fishing 3 rods a while ago, I prefer to fish 2 and make sure there 100% on the money. Less lines in the water as well which I think is important. All of last year I could and probably should have fished just one, as all bites from a low stock water came from my left rod on prepared spots.

In reply to Post #8
Agreed. I'm all for good fish care but I often think anglers get way too obsessed on this. Carp are hardy things and with common sense applied there shouldn't be any issues. Carp survived the 80s and 90s when standards of fish care were well below what they are now.

In reply to Post #4
People rave about sfhell but in cold water the sfhell is bloody good. The smell they kick out when u soak them in matching liquid is crazy!!

In reply to Post #1
Interesting. If you've been in the game a wee while I suspect your thinking on this is quite negative. I have and mine is. However, put yourself in the shoes of someone relatively new to carp fishing. The youngsters have access to loads of good information and access to big fish. When I first started I had limited information and could only fish for doubles with the occasional 20. It's easier to look back and think, it was nice learning the hard way, fishing badly, with crap gear but let's be honest if we'd had access to an easier path we'd have probably taken it.

In reply to Post #42
Their bait is the best I've used. The consistency reminds me of when I used to roll my own. Proper homemade feel to them.

In reply to Post #38
Agreed. All the presentations tried were variations on a similar theme. Would have been nice to see something blatant to see if the carp spooked off it.

Great stuff gents. Not sure the younger generation will have the chance to experience fishing for such history fish. Happy to be challenged on this but I'm assuming the modern strains don't last anywhere near as long.