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In reply to Post #511
Hi and welcome very sensible post.. as the saying goes learn to walk before you can run 😉 Good luck with your fishing 👍🏻
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In reply to Post #510
Hi all,
Been visiting this website since I got back into fishing 4 months ago after a 10 year absence.
Finally decided to learn to drive and passed my test in May after riding bikes for 20 plus years, got a car ( it might only be a fiat panda but will fit all my gear and my 5 year old son at a push, not the wife sadly ) when an idea came into my head " I could start fishing again". Spent at least 4 weeks looking at reviews and opinions on tackle etc before drawing up a list of what I needed, checking online and local tackle shops for the best prices and booking a couple of days of work to allow for shopping trips and courier deliveries. What I estimated the cost to be and the actual cost varied quite a lot ( but don't tell the wife ) but you can't skimp on comfort. When it came to terminal tackle I was a bit lost, chods, zigs, spods, pop ups etc were all new phrases to me so when I went to my local shop I spoke to an assistant who took me around and explained what all the bits and pieces were for, I felt like a kid again but in a good way. It was exciting being back in a tackle shop and decided to leave the chods and zigs until my confidence and skill increased and have been using a simple running rig and pre tied hook lengths with success. I haven't set myself any goals or targets as "I've gotta get a 20 or 30 pounder " as I'm quite happy enjoying the peace and quiet and getting a couple of low doubles per session
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In reply to Post #506
All bile is!!!belachan boilies
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In reply to Post #508
Hi and welcome 
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hello
just a quick hi from a new member in Swansea, very limited carp fishing experience.
john
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In reply to Post #506
Welcome, happy fishing to you too!
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In reply to Post #3
Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Whishing happy fishing to everyone.
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In reply to Post #502
only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's
I know it's a different world now, but fishing for two months and after small to medium mid 20's..........
Don't get misled by the comics/Facebook/whatever, 20's are still big fish. Catch a 40 now, and where do you go from that? It took me at least 6 months to catch a 30 
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In reply to Post #503
Hi and welcome mate
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello All!
Stoke-on-Trent carper here! Been fishing on the carp scene for about 6 years now but I took a 2 year break until now whilst I focused on building my business empire!  Itching to get stuck right back in and put the long hours and homework in whilst I prepare to fish in the Prince Albert in January!
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In reply to Post #3
hello all just started carping this year extremely new to the carp world , only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's caught an 16lb 2 the other week which dont think bad going considering a newbie .
currently just bought some small water carp rods 2.25 lb as only plan for small waters at moment and running fox eos 5000 with 10lb line for the moment . before had been using avon type rods and ledger or float fishing fairly close in mainly using pellets , maize and groundbait . been successful using method feeders been using the esp mega feeder and using pva mesh threaded onto hooklink .
cheers matt
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In reply to Post #3
hello all just started carping this year extremely new to the carp world , only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's caught an 16lb 2 the other week which dont think bad going considering a newbie .
currently just bought some small water carp rods 2.25 lb as only plan for small waters at moment and running fox eos 5000 with 10lb line for the moment . before had been using avon type rods and ledger or float fishing fairly close in mainly using pellets , maize and groundbait . been successful using method feeders been using the esp mega feeder and using pva mesh threaded onto hooklink .
cheers matt
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In reply to Post #380
you forgot to mention and your a great guitar player Pete 
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I'm back its been over 2 years since I had all my stuff stolen and I've only just started to get more gear. God I've missed it so hello and can't wait to get back out on the bank
I still need alarms bivvy so if you've got anything cheap let me know guys n girls thanks xx
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Hi
New to forum, just moved to Cambridgeshire, looking for some good Carp fishing in the Ely & Surrounding areas,
any suggestions are appreciated
Cheers
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