I fit my Solar bed under a 100, but it's a squeeze. I've just taken delivery of a 100t and will be giving it a whirl on Friday. It's only the height that was an issue though so hoping the T version will be a better fit for it. Loved my 100 so more than happy to buy the T version. Also getting older and prefer something that's easier to get in and out of. Going to make it fit either way!

I've used both Korda and Gardner HD and found the Gardner to be better. The Korda one tended to stiffen up (more wirey) after time, but the Gardner one was softer for longer. And if you're chucking with them (I was using the 12lb version up to 140 yards) don't overfill the spools. I went through a few spools of the stuff due to birds nests until I left a bit more of a lip on the spool

I've not done much this year due to the prolonged heat, just not fancied going, so quite looking forward to a big low pressure storm.

It's my fortnightly trip and it's looking like a windy one. Should be good for a bite though. Anyone else braving it?

I like what he's done. Never used Temu or similar before, but bought a few bits and bobs to try it out. Don't think I'd buy hooks, line or alarms, but that's a personal thing. The rest of it, I'd definitely take a punt on some cheaper gear. Definitely going to save some money because of this. Don't care if he makes a few quid via sponsored links, good for him.

In reply to Post #16
Spike with an old Yateley one

Hi,
Found it. He's in there. Volume 3, number 16, page 116.
Let me know if you need me to scan or send you a pic somehow

I was on Drayton Reservoir last Friday in the horrible storm. Weather was terrible, but there were lots of carp milling around on the back of the wind with their backs out of the water! I had a few on zigs, all just a couple of foot under the surface in 18 ft of water.

In reply to Post #1
I had a 1 2 1 lesson with Terry for a full day.
Terry is a legend and such a great guy. He added 70 yards to my casts in one day!
Great value for money and has transformed my fishing.
Highly recommended.

As for rods. I use 13 footers and have never looked back to my 12s.

In reply to Post #98
Here's one of my chat gpt extracts:
A carp's gustatory (taste) system is highly developed, allowing it to detect and respond to dissolved chemical attractants in the water. Carp have taste buds not only inside their mouths but also on their lips, barbels, and even external surfaces like their gill rakers. This extensive distribution of taste receptors makes them highly sensitive to chemical cues in their environment.

How Carp Detect Taste:
Waterborne Chemicals: Carp can detect dissolved attractants (such as amino acids, betaine, and other feeding stimulants) as they pass over their external taste buds and through their gill rakers. This means they can "taste" substances in the water even before physically contacting food.

Physical Contact: Once a food item or particle is inhaled, taste buds inside the mouth provide further chemical analysis. If the food is deemed palatable, the carp will swallow it; if not, it can be ejected.

Barbels and Lips: The barbels, particularly those near the mouth, have a high density of taste receptors. These structures help the carp locate and evaluate potential food sources on the substrate before ingestion.