In reply to Post #50
Ì take it the castor oil doesn't 'set' as such so always in liquid form whilst on the hook ?

Cd

In reply to Post #6
Agreed , when I started using crimps , I could pull them through with a bit of force, someone on here told me that no way that amount of force could be applied in a fishing situation. Lost a good fish in the margin when the 25lb boom pulled through the crimp ! Now I crimp and apply a lot of force , they don't moved at all and back confident in them again !

In reply to Post #2
Yeh I heard about the big common and an otter attack, also reports of an oxygen crash but have no details ?

Hearing reports of a fish kill at Twyford, anyone heard anything about this ?

Steves leads are excellent, also came across this guy on ebay , good quality leads, and very quick delivery, Carpy Steve , 10 x 3oz leads £11.99. Steves leads and carpy Steve are not one of the same , just to clarify that!

In reply to Post #42
Yes a mate of mine said the same ! Have to get one !

What hook pattern are you guys using , I've been using thd Korda wide gape X, and had some decent fish with good hook holds, but I have also found these to go blunt quite quickly even when just left out in the pond for 24 hours ! I expect to have to change hooks after a fish but not when it's just been out there on a silty patch !

In reply to Post #39
I'll give this a go and report back, how did you come up with the idea of castor oil of all things ?

In reply to Post #1
I find with the putty on the knot that the hook hangs down in a better position than with out it ! Try picking up the rig from the micro swivel and see how the hook hangs with and without the putty !