Fished Farlows a few years ago, was like a shipping lane in the middle of the lake.

Not a fan at all. The OP should consider the long term effects on their fishing. Ironically catch more fish whilst slowing down your progression as an angler.

Lakes I've fished that allow bait boats see less marker work and watercraft in general. Boat owners sail their toys clean into the far margin under an overhanging tree without much thought as to what spots they can find.

Just to be clear, I fully recognise the benefit they offer and that for some people, it's not about the process it's more about the result.

I'm looking forward to teaching my kids how to cast a rod.

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Ahhh not a bad shout at all my man. Got so many of those little bottles from Shimano over the years haha finally a chance to use one

Looking like a scorcher next weekend so won't be forgetting the sun scream.
Encouraged to hear about the braid, didn't fancy re spooling as it was relatively new before my hiatus!

The lake I'm fishing has spots at 60yds so thankfully nothing too tricky for the first trip back.
Good to see the forum still lively and active! Used to spend hours on here back in the day.

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Ah cheers pal, excited to take them one day.

The braid on the spod reel is probably 5 maybe 6 years old. Does it perish at all?

Amazing how 10 minutes in the classified section can convince you to drop £5k on junk you don't need!

Back on the bank next weekend after 4 year break (young kids, don't do it ha)

Gear all well looked after and kept safely however just wondering if there's anything I should consider replacing other than the obvious (line, batteries)?

Been tying rigs this evening, like riding a bike - let's hope my casting is too!

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Supporting Leeds is like a 15 year fishing session where you catch 9 bream between 2am and 4am every night