There’s 2 gated car parks as well as access to Mary & Bryant’s points from other gates where you have to park in public car parks. It’s a big slab of water so expect to do a fair bit of walking to find them.

My trusty tracker SLX 150 has finally given up the ghost after a few years of abuse.
I use it with my son who was 8 when we bought it and is now substantially bigger as a 6ft rugby playing teenager. Question is should I just get another SLX or is there anything better on the market these days? The 150 is a bit snug now so wouldn’t mind something a little bigger but don’t want a marquee as we need to be able to get into some tight swims which is why the SLX worked for us. Don’t want to break the bank either as he is coming less and less these days (he’s becoming a pike fisherman just to spite me I think).

Any input greatly appreciated.

Korda sub braid for me - never had an issue with it

Do you think the extra cash is worth it?

Anybody got any experience / opinion on these? My current Delkim TXi’s are reaching end of life having been battered for the best part of a decade and am unsure what to get next. TXI-D V2’s just seems unnecessarily complicated so don’t really fancy that option.

That seems pretty conclusive - Vulcan it is then - thanks all

Am taking the plunge to get my first bait boat and the options I have narrowed it down to are to get a new Boatman Vulcan for £450 or pick up a cheaper 2nd hand one like an angling technics microcat for around £350. Will be using a deeper as the sonar for both and not bothered about GPS at this stage but wondering which option is best or is there something else I should be looking at? Not fishing massive pits more for waters like Farlows etc. any advice most welcome. Thanks.

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Bumped into Paul and Bob on the royalty fishery a few years ago barbel fishing.
Felt a bit awkward walking past them as I didn't want to disturb their fishing and was sure they would have been pummeled by other passers by looking for autographs etc so simply said ‘alright chaps - had any luck?' Quick as a flash Paul has replied ‘nah it's rubbish - Bobs ****ed if up with his **** casting' Top lads and s top show.

Hi all

Need to redo my spod braid and have been looking at Daiwa J Braid X8 following some positive reviews on here.

Does anyone know the difference between the standard X8 braid and the X8 Grand?
Cant seem to find anything definitive online so don't know which one to go for.

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if you want to avoid the carp tax Decathlon have some great options.
Put 'hunting' into the search bar at the top of their website.
Bought a pair of the 500 warm waterproof trousers last year - properly good gear.