In reply to Post #45
I bought one of the rucksacks last time round. Really well made, the rubberised base is a nice touch

In reply to Post #2
Happy to spend a bit for the right one, you generally get what you pay for!

Thanks all, will check out your suggestions.

As per title, I'm on the lookout for a new bag as my trusty Big Snooze has seen better days. Before I just buy another one of those, I thought I'd ask if there's anything else I should consider.

I rarely do nights in Winter, plus have a thermal cover for when it's really cold so am looking for something suitable for spring, summer and autumn.

Thanks in advance!

In reply to Post #8
Likewise, awesome rods with a lovely action. I've got a set in 2 3/4 and 3 1/2.

Recently bought a set of Harrison Accurix in 3lb TC and they have a similar action

I've got one, not impressed at all. As someone has said, the arms are floppy, as is the handle, which makes it a pain when manoeuvring in water. The plastic bit that holds the cord and screws into the arms is constantly coming undone as well.

Just bought myself a Chris Brown net to replace this. expensive but light and bullet proof and will probably outlast me!

In reply to Post #21
The Fully is a good looking fish Jon, freak of nature though and there's nothing else in there anywhere near that big.

Certainly no 40s or 50s, I'd say the next biggest is around mid 30. There was an upper 30 common but that was one of the ones that was ottered. Remains to be seen how many others were lost...

No idea about takeaways I'm afraid but can't see why the ones in Romsey wouldn't deliver to the gate. There are no facilities at the lake except for a compost toilet, not even any water so anyone booked on would have to go into town anyway.

In reply to Post #16
Spot on Chris. I was a member of the syndicate that the lease holder disbanded to change over to the new, exclusive booking arrangement and the weed in the summer gets really bad. So bad that it's almost impossible to fish even with using a boat.

A couple of people have asked for a bit more info on the lake and fish, what would you like to know?