Well it was a solid reasonable expectation. Just 1 problem. We look devoid of any real fight in us. I couldnt sleep so watched a bit. Went to bed at 65-1, Cook had just gone. Carnerry on 6 from 63 i tink it was, WTF by the way. Wake upto 179 ao. Disgrace. Absolute disgrce. Nearly put a fiver on 5-0 when we lost the second test heavily. Could of softened the blow of yet another whitewash just a little.

When did Anderson run to teacher? If it was the Clarke incident whilst batting then Clarkes comment was clearly audible. Stupid thing to say and not very nice.

Root at 3 for me. Keep Pietersen and Bell 4+5. If Bresnan is fit lets go with a 5 man attack. Would be brave dropping to 5 batsmen after losing by nearly 400 runs.

In reply to Post #24
The Carberry dismissal was a little unfortunate really. Trott though was shocking. Will be lucky to make the 2nd test. Not quite sure who would replace him, perhaps Stokes to bolster bowling as well.

Beefy said 5-0. It's possibly on the cards just the wrong way round if we continue like that.

There is something about facing the aussies that brings the best out of Broad. Whether or not hes getting boooed by them. He has 11 5 wicket hauls with 5 against Australia. Thats impressive.

Just need to get those last 2 wickets in double quick time and the batters to back up the bowlers with 400+.

Come on England.

In reply to Post #96
Bait is such a subjective thing so none of this chat is pointless. We can all take as much or as little as we want from it to improve and develop what we are doing. Or there are people who have been there and done it just trying to share there knowledge wish is also great. A final recipe is pointless though i agree.

My mix has caught me a pb Tench this year, its a start, i'm happy.

The only thing i would say is that i had 3 possible mixes but it got that complicated i cut it down to 2. Glad i did, i am now happy with those 2.

I only dabble. I am no bait buff by any means. Reading pieces by Tim Richardson ect just hurt my head. Far toooooo complicated for me.

I have decided to pick 1 lake to try and improve my understanding of it so i can put my hookbait in front of some nice carp.

No disrespect was perceived. Was just saying that bait is part of the whole picture. And seeing as i enjoy making my own bait this type of conversation is very helpful. Making my own is part of the fun to me.

I don't love carp fishing. I love all fishing.

Rigs, bait, location, feeding methods, feature finding all play a factor. The first 2 if like me you have only ever gone fishing on your own you learn about by talking to people, be it in the tackle shop, on the bank or over the internet. The last 3 you learn through practice on the bank.

No, there is no such thing as a wonder bait, however a better understanding can only be a good thing and this type of thread helps me greatly.

In reply to Post #71
Fair enough. I like this sort of conversation. A large degree of what i have learnt about bait making has come from here so i am always intrigued by others thoughts.

In reply to Post #61
Garlic hemp almost sounds good enough to eat. Good luck with your trip. Ps don't forget the chilli!!!

The Tesco i work at doesn't sell the Natco garlic powder, i had a look tonight.

I am getting the impression we need a bait buff to help us decide on the binder(s)/hardener(s) to use. Prices from CC Moore for 1kg. Blood plasma £7.99. WPC £12.99. Blood £3.49.
Personally in my bait i want my 'goodies' to make the bait attractive. The pre-dig, Robin Red, garlic etc. So blood plasma is in my mix solely to bind/harden and with a quite low recommended inclusion level i can use less allowing room for more 'goodies.'

Blood powder has better benefits than rr. Do you mean robin red?