In reply to Post #1
Is just dumping 3 or 4 lines out, setting the alarms, wandering 100 yards up the bank to someone’s social marquee (proper carp tho, ‘cos it’s in camo, innit!) with a remote receiver, for a burger and a beer, classed as real, skilled fishing?
And yet that seems not to upset most people (?).
But how would that be viewed by real skilled anglers from 30-40 years ago….🤔

Everyone has their view on what real skilled fishing is, and isn’t. What is acceptable tech, and isn’t. But which opinion is the valid one?

In reply to Post #1
Does AD have a purely online shop and service (i.e. mail order) in the UK, and if so, how do they rate compared to the bricks and mortar shops?
I live in France, where there are no AD shops and so I purchase via their online service based in Netherlands. I restarted fishing (after 30 year break) a couple of years ago and have pretty much re-equipped entirely using AD. Over (without exaggeration) dozens of multi-item orders, from rods and big stuff to bait, they have been a solid 10/10 on everything (delivered in 3 working days, bait always has long shelf life remaining, everything perfectly packaged).

In reply to Post #34
My point is simply that within living memory, an electronic gadget was introduced that attracted comments such as “making it too easy - reducing the skill level - etc - etc”.
And would have created similiar debates/disputes if forums had existed.
Arguably bite alarms created a version of ‘robot fishing’ : go sit yards away, nattering with others over at their swim, go to sleep and let the alarm do the work, etc, etc.

Everyone has an opinion on what is acceptable tech. But they’re only opinions .

In reply to Post #32
I started fishing in the 60’s, adopted it seriously in the 70’s, and can remember when the Optonics came out (late 70’s-early 80’s) and became affordable and available to the mainstream.
And remember all of the controversy and dispute, including :
* Bite alarms encouraged “camping” rather than active fishing.
* They reduced the skill of watching the water and rod, reading subtle bites.
* They made multi-rod fishing much easier, which some felt was cheating since it multiplied the chance of catching.

I guess all of the anti-boaters are using bite alarms…..?

In reply to Post #56
Be sure to consider hybrid vs petrol/diesel engine. The hybrids (including Octavia) have reduced capacity due to the battery. So Octavia is 1550 litres vs 1700 (hybrid vs petrol/diesel).
Alternative to consider: Kia Ceed SW. 1694 litres vs the 1700 of the Octavia (so just 6 L difference). Kia comes with 7 year warranty. Had mine for 5 years and it has been excellent (for fishing gear too). Will change it next year, Kia is top of the list (either the outgoing Ceed, or incoming K4).

I have not been impressed by the grip of the Moab shoes and boots.
You might consider the Jack Wolfskin Everquest range. These are fur lined for warmth, include the Texapore waterproof membrane, but look and grip like standard hiking boots. Go up to large sizes (some models to UK size 15) and available via Amazon. Great reputation for robust build.

In reply to Post #1
The link below takes you to website for the Yonne, which comes under the public 'carte de peche' system.

https://www.federation-peche-yonne.fr/

On the home page, click on Guide de la Peche. Which gives you an 'e-booklet'.
A lot of blab blab in the booklet. Key pages are:
> 18-19 : maps
> 26 onwards which lists all waters (river, canal, still) that permit night fishing (peche de la carpe de nuit), including (for example) links to reserve, maps that show which sections of a water can be night fished from carp, etc.

You should reserve, and check if supplements are applicable to be paid. Simply having a carte de peche does not automatically permit to night fish (many of the sections have local association regs that require reservation and/or supplement payment).

For the Seine, this will be the stretch that runs through Melun, Fontainbleau. (Department 77)
The website is a bit of a dogs dinner : https://www.federationpeche77.fr/4348-carte-interactive-complete.htm
The carp night fishing sections are marked in purple on the interactive map. You then have to hunt around to find which association manages them, and thus contact them to organise reserving and paying supplement (if applicable).

I'm looking for a table to use for food prep and eating (one person).

Only criteria are individually adjustable legs, and steady (minimal wobble when I'm cutting on it).

The Nash Bank Life or Fox XL Bivvy Table are ideal for size (80x60 cm surface).

But I'd appreciate any suggestions, and feedback on steadiness.

Try Decathlon camping, per Bmthman. Decathlon make great gear, without the carp tax.

I use a Decathlon 900 Comfort Carp Fishing Bedchair. Tried all the usual ‘big' carp names, at more double the price of the 900, couldn't find anything as comfortable. I'm 6'2 and 62 years old, spend many nights on it and not a twinge.

Maybe a bit more than you want to spend at 230 quid rrp, but you may even end up wanting to use it yourself

In reply to Post #6
Depends on your phone.
You may be able to plug an SD card reader direct into your phone via USB.
Otherwise, you need to transfer the images on SD card to a device (e.g PC). Then transfer to phone via cable, or via cloud storage as an intermediate.