In reply to Post #6
That's brilliant, cheers mate. The spooky is the exact one I have which is now slowly taking on water thanks to that pike. It really works well though at distance it can be a bit tricky to see sometimes. Only 2 in stock so grabbed them both in case that toothy git gets a liking for them..

In reply to Post #2
Thanks mate, I'll have a look.

Hi all. I found a "Spooky controller" at the back of my tackle cupboard a couple of weeks back and thought I'd try it out. Surprisingly, it's proved really good so far and had really good results with it as they don't seem to pay the controller any notice unlike the upright float type and clear floats, just resembles a stick I guess. Trouble is, a pike grabbed it Friday night when I was winding in and it's pretty well knackered now. I've looked on line and can't find a replacement anywhere. Don't even know who made it as must have bought it donkeys years ago. Anybody know where I can find one if they're even made anymore? If not, I suppose I'll have to try and make one. Cheers.

Evening all! Just wondered if anyone has ever had the opportunity to fish the Longford Estate in Salisbury? Been featured in several TV shows and they always mention the large river carp in that stretch of the Avon. Was wondering if it's as good as it looks?

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has been fishing the Avon for carp recently? Is it fishing well?

Hi Frenzy, been away for some time due to ill health. Just reading through your thread, really shocked to see how things are with the furry foe today. Are people still releasing these bloody predators? I moved down to West Sussex 4 years back and not knowing the area well just wondering about the state of the Adur, Arun etc. Through shooting, I have found out that our beloved water authorities have been dumping untreated sewage into the rivers down here, and found out recently there is a planned pipeline across farmland that will empty into the Arun about a mile south of Pulborough. So between our furry friends and the water authorities, how much damage has been done to fishing in the south east? From what I've read so far it;s heartbreaking.

Hi everybody. Not been on here or fishing for a number of years due to health issues. Moved to West Sussex 4 years back and looking to get back behind the rods. I was hoping you chaps may have some info on the best venues to have a look at. Looking for day tickets, clubs and syndicates please. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers chaps.

In reply to Post #1
I was going to say Winston Churchill.

In reply to Post #87
I've binned my microcat, rods reals and all my gear now. I've decided to become a carp tickler. I hear it works well on trout so thought I'd have a go at catching carp this way. Not having much luck with my tickling stick at the moment, doesn't work so well under water. Any tips anyone?

There are some very spooky anglers out there. Take my advice, get a BIG dog. It's amazing how safe you feel with a Rottie by your side! And the advantage of course is that if some turd does attack you in the night, it's a free meal for the dog! Quids in!