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Good afternoon all,hope you are all keeping safe and well in this glorious sunshine 😊 ive got the fishing bug back after watching countless hours of Chris Yates and Wilson, only snag Is I've only ever specialised in fishing on rivers for Barbel ect
Have never been one for fishing a hole dug in the ground surrounded by 50 other fisherman/fisherwomen(latter would not be so bad) looking for some where with a bit of character and some decent fish to learn pool & lake fishing
Which leads me to my question
Where on earth are there any decent pools lakes near longbridge Birmingham area? Willing to travel beyond those areas of course.
Sorry If it's long winded folks but any help guidance would be glad appreciated
Stay safe all
Kind regards marvoulous barbless
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#677 20 May 2020 at 11.24pm | | |
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Welcome back . 
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#676 18 May 2020 at 2.47pm | | |
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Hello all,
Not really a newbie as I've been on the missing list for a decade and can't remember any log-in details. I'm thinking of a return so will be picking up as much info from here as possible. Those who know me will be thinking "I hope not".
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#675 4 May 2020 at 2.41pm | | |
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Newbie here, hope everyone is well, stay safe carpers!
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#674 7 Apr 2020 at 2.54pm | | |
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Hello one and all... First post for me on here. I hope to meet like minded people
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#673 31 Mar 2020 at 3.21pm | | |
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Hello carpers,
Finally had time to create an account so hopefully i can now have some input in various discussions.
Currently fishing around Ipswich/Colchester.
tight lines 
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#672 30 Mar 2020 at 11.38am | | |
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Hi every one just like to say hello my fist post from a newbe
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#671 14 Mar 2020 at 2.41pm | | |
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In reply to Post #670
Newbie here just checking in , originally from London now living in Austria.
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#670 4 Mar 2020 at 8.33am | | |
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If anyone has any good lake recommendations around the bristol area im all ears!
You'll be lucky
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#669 4 Mar 2020 at 2.34am | | |
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Welcome mate , ask the question on venues UK and hopefully somebody will be able to help you out 
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#668 3 Mar 2020 at 11.06pm | | |
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In reply to Post #667
Newbie here, been checking out the forum for a while.
If anyone has any good lake recommendations around the bristol area im all ears!
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#667 7 Feb 2020 at 6.34am | | |
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Hey folks new/rejoiner here!
The names Ciaran and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on a venue I’m going to be fishing this Year in France?
The venues called carp quarry based in the north of France.
Any information would be great cheers guys!
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#666 16 Jan 2020 at 12.48pm | | |
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another new joiner here - been lurking for a while.
Recently got back into Carp fishing after 10 years off - a lot has changed since I was in my 20's. Been back at it since last June.
Based in Leeds, so not millions of lakes around, but seem like some great ones still need to try to get on.
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#662 13 Dec 2019 at 12.31pm | | |
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Hi Richie and welcome. Plenty of lurkas on this forum mate so you'll feel right at home
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#661 12 Dec 2019 at 8.16pm | | |
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Hi Guys
Been lurking around since discovering this forum in the summer
I'm another of those "Returnee's"... having previously fished as a kid/youth back in the 70's & 80's
Then a (very) long break - where did those years go eh?
Got back into it this year - amazing how much has changed.
And I'm now fully obsessed - and getting into the carp side of things.... no serious experience here, best is only 16 lb, but keen to improve (despite being an old git LOL)
Just splashed out on some new gear (rods & reels) and all the very expensive rig bits etc etc
Wont be fishing again until the Spring however..... not a cold weather person!
All the best tight lines
RC
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#660 17 Nov 2019 at 1.07pm | | |
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In reply to Post #659
Welcome to you all
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#659 13 Nov 2019 at 11.02am | | |
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It was the lake that BB stocked with Leneys in the book Wood Pool. He lived nearby at the time. I haven't been there for many years but intend to have a look one day. (without rod of course)
In later years I believe he lived at sudborough and I have also fished in the pool there.
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#658 12 Nov 2019 at 8.12pm | | |
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Welcome to the forum..
Do you mean the pool near BBs home?..
I have been on BBs hallowed ground over the last few days, I did not see Angelus or Elias,but footprints in the leaves.!!
Even the above has seen lutra lutra on its steepsided banks,it is the same all over Devon and Kernow,but,sadly there is worst to come,this I know as I have seen it,it will be worse than the otter fiasco..
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#657 12 Nov 2019 at 7.58pm | | |
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Hi all.
I first started fishing for carp in from the mid eighties as a teenager, but had been fishing for other species since I was about ten years old. Although I didn't know it at the time, my first experience of catching carp was poaching BB's Wood Pool and stalking a few four pounders on floating crust!
I was never a carp only fisherman, and fished for various species during the late eighties and on and off through the nineties, particularly enjoying chub fishing on the upper Welland. These were still the days before wraps had been invented. At one point I decided fishing was cruel unless you were going to eat them and limited myself to a few trouting sessions, and then eventually I stopped fishing altogether. I never lost my fascination with fish and the underwater world and always had that pang of interest if I saw a new stretch of water.
It is funny how things come full circle - one of the things that helped me start fishing again was learning about the otter disaster and the realisation that angling for carp is a lot less cruel than ottering for carp.
I probably only fished once or twce this millenia before I restarted fishing in 2018 after a long break, and am absolutelty loving being back behind the rods. In many ways it is like riding a bike besause it all came back to me so quickly and in no time I was back in the saddle. I have been lurking on this forum quite a bit since, have learned much from everyone here, and finally decided to join. Hopefully I can make a meaningful contribution and help others in my turn.
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#656 12 Nov 2019 at 6.01pm | | |
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Howdo chaps (and chapesses) Newbie here... old gimmer with "Views" retired, been carping since the 70's (arms are getting sore) fished all my life, Carp PB's mirror 28lb 12oz, Common 26lb 8 oz, Leather 21lb even, Wildie 4lbs 1oz love fishing with old gear...
fish every week (mostly, and all sorts, mainly with old knackered gear)
greatest achievement...? snaffling a 12lb common from the Dam wall at Redmire on cane pin and sweetcorn...
Looking forward to shooting the breeze with yiz....
All the Best, Captain Smirnoff
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#655 5 Nov 2019 at 9.44pm | | |
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In reply to Post #654
Sorry the word saltwiter contains the word twit
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#654 5 Nov 2019 at 9.32pm | | |
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Hello all, seems to be the introduce yourself thread. My names Lance and I am based in the southwest. Been an angler since I was 3, fascinated by water and what's in it.
First deliberate carp fishing trip was when I was 12 which was in 1967 unfortunately, hence the halfcentury tag. Took me 5 years to land my first carp although I did manage to hook 3. No gear no clue no info and mostly no fish in sw Lancashire club waters. Had a great time pursuing my obsession, lots of fishing on canals, meres flashes lakes and ponds, not too many fish of any species. Learned a lot.
Family moved to southwest, own transport, suzuki ts100. WOWSal****er, freshwater, rivers, lakes and ponds all full of fish. Been doing it ever since. For me fishing has always had to fit round family, wife kids grand kids and etc. Now got more time to explore my carping and the whole scene so finally decided to get on line as current mags are pretty sterile and apart from tech not a lot new there.
New age carping, lots and lots of fashion, gear, tech, attitude and lots and lots and lots of fish but not a lot of soul in some quarters.
However the world moves on and I will not stop fishing especially for carp, there's still room for an elderly sporting gent with a great deal of respect and even love for his quarry, whatever it may be.
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#653 16 Oct 2019 at 9.11am | | |
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Morning, my names Tom and I am based in Hampshire, have been fishing since I was nine and fished a lot for so many different species of fish including carp, kinda gave up due to time restrictions of work family kids etc about 9yrs ago now. The middle and youngest children love fishing and love me taking them once more, so I am back and trying to catch up with things that have changed!
My fishing has also changed, the odd overnight session with the kids and short 4-6hr day sessions, mainly whilst doing paperwork. Never less enjoying it all once more and just not setting any targets etc just trying to net a few in the short time I have
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#652 16 Oct 2019 at 1.11am | | |
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Once again , welcome guys .
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#651 14 Oct 2019 at 2.41pm | | |
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Hello all, fished quite a lot as a kid then didn't fish for many years. Over the past couple of years been fishing more and then this last year have really got the bug again. Currently fishing a couple of club waters and also spending the odd hour lure fishing the rivers when time is tight. Hope to pick up lots of info on this forum.
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#650 11 Oct 2019 at 12.12pm | | |
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Hello everyone, Ian here.
I been into all sorts of fishing since i was a kid.
Moved to Sweden about 5 years ago and not been carp fishing much. Mainly been fishing for perch which we eat here and taste great!
Got back to carp fishing this autumn and really fell back in love with it.
Im not up to date with all the current methods so i joined up here to get some tips!
Cheers 🍻
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#649 16 Sept 2019 at 6.53pm | | |
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Welcome guys
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#648 15 Sept 2019 at 10.39pm | | |
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Hello I been fishing from I was 5-6 with my father uncle cousins every weekend in Northen Ireland for Trout and Salmon and got the occasional Jack pike
Later I was forced/ taught to fly fish after a struggle with father I grew to love the art form!!
After I got married and moved to seaside just to get out and wet a line I went with a neighbour' and beach casted night fished and move to being a small boat owner and became a compatant wrack fisherman!
Then I changed my job to be a contractor working abroad and I swapped flexing a fishing rod to flexing my elbow way too much every night! But after 15 years I worked this out. as I was working in Slovakia and my back garden was on the river Danube so I bought a fishing permit and telescopic rod to get back to my 1st love catching or trying to get the unobtainable dreams
I wasn't very successful I hooked many fish but lost them all in fast current and presumed them to be BIG cats so spoke to local tackle shop they advised me to go the boilie route! And again I hooked a few and lost them in the fast current back to the tackle shop came out with catfish rod 40lb braid and a real I knew well and knew it would land the big cats dawia SL20 sh. Yes shocked you guys but it was up to the job and I got my 1st carp 18 kg wild river common
that was a year ago now back in uk to work cambridge area as contractor traveling light 4 rods marker & spod rods nets cradles bivi and Barrow and kitchen sink
I will never go to new contract again with a suitcase and duty free just again lol
Tight lines all you.
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#647 13 Sept 2019 at 3.16pm | | |
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Mike here. I don't post much and mostly lurk so far.
I lived in Kent for a long while starting on Brooklands then fishing the then Leisure Sport tickets, Darenth and Sutton-at-Hone, KAPS mostly too. Now moved to Wiltshire.
Fond memories of old school stuff like Send Marketing's canvas bivvy, Mitchell 300's fishing for churners and before I had buzzers me and my brother used to night fish for tench with a coin balanced on the side of a mug with the line underneath it for indication. If you got a take the coin would fall into the mug.
Then moved on to float fishing with betalights.
That used to play tricks on your eyes - stare at them for a while and you'd be convinced the float was moving all over the place. Then one night I caught a 10lb mirror on the tench gear at KAPS' Paddlesworth and that was that.
Best UK fish 32.10, France 45.5 common. Mind you, I did have a beautiful near fully scaled UK mirror about 20 years ago that I swear was pushing 40 if not bigger. Sacked it in one of those sacks with a block and draw string. Waited til sun was up looking forward to photos. Couldn't sleep, so excited. Lifted sack out of the margin and...no carp. I had forgotten to actually tighten the little block thing on the sack so it had just swum out during the night. So, that's me. A complete plonker, sometimes.
See you all around the boards, hopefully
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#646 10 Sept 2019 at 5.33pm | | |
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Having used the forum a fair bit as a non member I have finally made a profile. I did the usual route of starting out course fishing as a kid before moving on to carp fishing around 6 years ago fishing on and off due togeneral life and work commitments. I fish in the South Wales area and also travel up to Gloucester when time permits.
The forum has helped me a lot whilst i have been getting back into the swing of things and I'm sure it will continue to do so whilst hopefully giving something back to the forum if and when I can.
Thanks all,
Lloyd.
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#645 10 Sept 2019 at 1.13pm | | |
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Brill thanks mate il have a look on the website now. I don’t use fb so can’t look there 
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#644 10 Sept 2019 at 11.08am | | |
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Hi mate if you want to catch a 20 join Stanton fishing club and fish Roughs it’s only £20 and that should see you get a 20
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#643 9 Sept 2019 at 7.53pm | | |
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Hi all,
My names Lee, 38y/o I’m from Nottingham and have been fishing since I was around 12. I can always remember my first days fishing with my next door neighbor, he took me on the river Trent near Clifton fishing for pike. standing with me he let me hold the rod whilst fighting a pike and it about pulled my arm off, lol
I’m really into my carp fishing now days and fish a lot of commercial fishery’s my PB is a lovely 15lb common. (Hacketts lake) well that’s me.. you’ll probably get a lot of questions as il be scanning the forum for info & tips to break the 20lb barrier  Tight lines all
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#642 7 Sept 2019 at 12.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #640
Sounds good .
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#641 5 Sept 2019 at 3.51pm | | |
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Flash Sale 👉 £100 off!!
Unhappy with distance sticks?
It’s Time To Evolve.
Up your game at www.spotonfish.com today 🎯
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#640 23 Aug 2019 at 9.57am | | |
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Seem to have missed this thread when I joined. Apologies for barging in unannounced.
I've fished since 1964 and have been in and out of carping along the way. Well back into it now with big plans for the next few years or until I'm unable to partake any longer.
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#639 21 Aug 2019 at 2.52pm | | |
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In reply to Post #635
got myself 3 delk txi's seem to be some good deals on used since the latest model came out
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#638 21 Aug 2019 at 2.50pm | | |
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In reply to Post #633
Know the feeling since me and the mrs have had 2 kids , one approaching 7.
Also updating my gear as its been a few years since ive managed to get on the bank.
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#637 16 Aug 2019 at 6.20pm | | |
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#636 14 Aug 2019 at 9.41pm | | |
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Plenty of choices dependent on your budget . A good few threads on here about alarms.
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#635 14 Aug 2019 at 3.27pm | | |
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In reply to Post #634
Cheers mate! Just taken delivery of a large box of goodies today, just about kitted out again now apart from alarms but I can’t decide what to get.
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#634 13 Aug 2019 at 8.50pm | | |
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In reply to Post #633
Welcome back
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#633 12 Aug 2019 at 8.36pm | | |
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In reply to Post #7
Well, I last posted 8 years ago when my Mrs was expecting - it was a boy, he’s 8 next month and I’ve just got us kitted out to go carping, I haven’t been in 14 years!
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#632 6 Aug 2019 at 12.15pm | | |
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Hi,
My names Simon and I’m 28yo.
Got back into carp fishing in May after about 10 years or the game. I’ve learnt so much in this short space of time like making rigs, boilies and pop ups.
Sharing my progress via instagram if you’re interested  @TheNoviceAngler
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#631 24 Jul 2019 at 9.25pm | | |
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Hi guys, My name is Gary and I'm from Hampshire. I'm returning to Carp fishing after a break of about 12 years (all sorts of reasons that aren't that interesting). I'm looking forward to getting back into it. Please excuse my daft questions while I get back up to speed
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#630 20 Jul 2019 at 1.16pm | | |
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Hello guys. My name is Evgeni and im new to the forum. Just starting with the carp fishing here in uK
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#629 11 Jul 2019 at 0.48am | | |
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hi im dougster from northwest uk.just getting back into my carp fishing again as work took over.. the joys of being self employed .just booked myself a week in france crete lakes on the 28th september .its good to be back doing what i love
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#628 3 Jun 2019 at 2.51am | | |
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Hi, I'm Paul. Live in the USA. Enjoy fishing. Trying to learn the proper way to catch carp. Hard to find decent supplies this side of the Atlantic.
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#627 25 May 2019 at 7.15am | | |
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In reply to Post #626
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#626 24 May 2019 at 10.42pm | | |
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Hello.
I am Berry from the Netherlands and new here.
I came across this forum by google, and there is a lot of info etc. To finf here so i decided to join the club!
Regards Berry
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#625 23 May 2019 at 2.32pm | | |
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Hello everyone! I am glad to join your community of anglers. I currently live in Hampshire and have been carp fishing in the catch and release system for the past 10 years or so. However, I have been quite busy lately so I mainly have long trips (1-2 weeks once or twice a year) or short 12hrs sessions once in a while.
Hope to learn new techniques and approaches from you and contribute to the community where I can! Tight lines all!
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#624 27 Apr 2019 at 3.33pm | | |
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Hi,
I’m Wes from Leicestershire. Been fly fishing for lithe last few years after leaving my old syndicate around 8 years ago due to time commitments. I’m getting back into my carping and looking forward to buying my new setup soon. Shame to have to wait for 3 months to see the classifieds!
Looking forward to the banter and the brews on the bank.
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#623 24 Apr 2019 at 8.33pm | | |
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Hi,
Had a couple of years out of fishing (usual family and work commitments) and planning to get back on the bank regularly this season. Been a longtime reader of the forum, looking forward to getting involved.
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#622 20 Apr 2019 at 9.27am | | |
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#621 13 Apr 2019 at 10.13am | | |
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Welcome mate .
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#620 12 Apr 2019 at 7.46pm | | |
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Hiya guys
My names Sam, I come from a little town called faversham in Kent, I have fished now for over 15 years, joined this forum hoping to meet some fellow anglers and discuss tips and tactics, I have only fished the faversham lakes which some of you may know.
Hope to add my help where I can.
Sam
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#619 2 Apr 2019 at 6.50pm | | |
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In reply to Post #618
Nice to have you on , you will still catch using the methods you used to go with , just keep it simple .
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#618 2 Apr 2019 at 5.17pm | | |
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Good afternoon lads and lasses. Alfie from ouston County Durham here.
Returning to carp fishing/general speci hunting after about a 15yr lay off. Did a LOT of carp/general fishing up till about 15 year ago, my wife fell into ill health,( spot on now like), and fishing etc fell by the wayside.
I have recently returned along with my 10 year old son, who is as keen as mustard.
Lots and lots have changed since i was last on the scene, all very interesting, and a load of marketing ******** i see now also.
Anyway tight lines all
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#617 27 Mar 2019 at 2.29pm | | |
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In reply to Post #616
Just go to the top of the page and click Who's Online. If any mods are online there at top of the page.
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#616 22 Mar 2019 at 12.08pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
how do you contact a Moderator??
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#615 18 Mar 2019 at 2.32pm | | |
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In reply to Post #613
Welcome Chris
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#614 18 Mar 2019 at 2.32pm | | |
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Hi Michael and welcome to the madhouse!
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#613 6 Mar 2019 at 5.56pm | | |
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Hi guys, Chris here. I've been out of fishing now for a few years and a recent trip has really spurred me to get back in to it. Based in North Kent and looking in to venues (club waters and syndicates) near me to really help me get going a lot more this year. Any thoughts welcome
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#612 22 Feb 2019 at 12.35pm | | |
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afternoon
signed up a number of years ago but never been back. looking forward to getting involved and back into my fishing again this year now I have a members ticket on wyreside.
Michael
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#611 13 Feb 2019 at 10.19pm | | |
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In reply to Post #610
Just dive in mate . There are a few snippers on here but who cares .
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#610 12 Feb 2019 at 7.49pm | | |
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In reply to Post #609
Thanks for the welcome
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#609 12 Feb 2019 at 6.05pm | | |
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In reply to Post #608
Welcome mate , I was the same as you for many years .
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#608 12 Feb 2019 at 4.27pm | | |
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Hello all - I'm a long time lurker but never posted before and should really contribute more! North West carper with a preference for forums and they seem to be diminishing 
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#607 6 Feb 2019 at 5.10pm | | |
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Hi Emily and welcome
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#606 1 Feb 2019 at 8.30am | | |
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Hello!
My name is Emily, I live in a suburb of London. My dad loves fishing, it is the process that inspires him. In the morning, come to the lake or pond, and quietly in the silence of fishing - so he spent most of his weekend.
He took me with him from an early age, most likely because of this I also love fishing.
Now we also fish with him, I rarely go alone. The main meeting place for us is Walthamstow Reservoirs, the place is very good, not only for fishing but also for running and relaxing after work. I work as a web designer in a large game portal Casino Now, so fresh air and jogging will benefit, for me to lead a sedentary lifestyle is not correct.
I came to this forum to look for answers to questions that interest me and my dad, as well as to communicate with fishing enthusiasts!
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#605 30 Dec 2018 at 3.23pm | | |
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Hi
lads and lasses, am new to the forum , been fishing many years, match and pleasure, started collecting carp gear about 3 years ago and am almost there, just need a set of all round rods (if there is such a rod) been using a second hand set of wychwoods, have been surfing the site and am amazed at the info on it, keep it coming.
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#604 29 Dec 2018 at 11.58pm | | |
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Greetings. My job took up a great deal of time and energy so I think I spent as much time lurking on this forum as did I did on the bank, learning things I didn’t have the opportunity to try out. Recently my employer decided that they didn’t want my time and energy any more and gave me the rest of my life off. I’m very excited about the year ahead. Even paid for a Ringwood ticket and plan to get my money’s worth out of it.
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#603 19 Dec 2018 at 6.53pm | | |
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Hi all, recently joined this forum after getting back into fishing last year after a 25 year hiatus! I must admit to having become obsessed with carp fishing all over again & can’t really understand why I originally stopped. I guess life got in the way!
Now living near Reading, I’m spoilt for choice when it comes to quality carp fisheries within a short distance of home.
It’s been a interesting learning curve so far & I still have much to learn, but I’ve managed to put a few on the bank this year so can’t complain!
I look forward to contributing to the discussions here & hopefully picking up some useful info too.
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#602 19 Nov 2018 at 7.06pm | | |
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Hello, I've just recently joined the Forum so thought it only polite to introduce myself.
I'm Andy and have only recently returned to Carp Fishing after a near 15 year lay off.
Originally from Essex, now living in Norfolk since 2008.
Work, Marriage and Family Life seem to take up most of my time, I try to get out on the bank at least once a week, but just day sessions at the moment.
I've been fishing a local lake and catching on a regular basis which is always a confidence boost when trying old and new rigs, techniques and baits.
I now feel ready to try a harder water hopefully to try and land one of the bigger lumps it holds.
But just enjoying getting back to it all and stealthily sneaking the new items of gear and tackle into the shed on a regular basis without the mrs noticing.....
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#601 8 Nov 2018 at 10.06pm | | |
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Hi all, not new to carp fishing, quite the opposite but, still willing to learn.
I was a member here a long time ago but lost all my details, so I thought I’d sign up again and maybe bump into some old mates, although they all, or mostly all seem to be long gone! 
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#600 26 Oct 2018 at 5.11pm | | |
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Hello, skinnywhite! Welcome to the forum as well! From a fellow newbie.
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#599 22 Oct 2018 at 10.59am | | |
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Hi! New guy here, great to have found this carp fishing discussion forum. I'm hoping to learn more from the other members here. Whenever I'm taking a break from this particular interest, I'm usually found at home, watching my Pomeranian relax in one of his dog beds and watching TV with the wife and kids. Such a simple, yet, happy life. Have a nice day!
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#598 21 Oct 2018 at 3.31pm | | |
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Hello there, new to the forums so just thought id drop a message here and say hello...hello 
Ive been fishing since i was young up until 3 or so years ago, mostly for carp for the last 20 years. Im no big fish man by any stretch of the imagination...anyway...
i live in south manchester and and am looking for some waters within 20/30 minutes drive, preferably with night fishing, ultimately a club to join?
I will have have a root around myself on this site to see if i can find venues and clubs myself i just thought you good people could point a thread or two out to help as im not the best reader.
anyway, thanks for reading and hello again
looking forward to tight lines
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#597 16 Sept 2018 at 9.39am | | |
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In reply to Post #596
A 'just being there' angler
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#596 15 Sept 2018 at 3.38pm | | |
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Hi Folks!
Not sure I have posted on this thread, so apologies if I’m repeating myself!
I’m a noddy arm chair carp angler!
Arm chair, because due to my current Mental Health problems I can’t leave the house for more than 15 minutes. Otherwise I get the shakes, sweat profusely and get a severe stutter whic is all so embarrassing so I rarely get out. Not carp fished for ages.
I’m a noddy because my fishing luggage doesn’t match. Neither do all my rods and reels. I still use monkey climbers. I don’t have my rods close to the ground or tight together and in the same place.
My biggest fish (well the one that sticks in the memory) is 15.75 lbs, which I caught at fishers pond which I caught in 1993. However my photo album says I caught a 16.25lber the following year but I have no recollection of that fish.
I have only seen one twenty on the bank, when I used to cycle to Keston ponds and fish the top lake. A man and his family bought down an old bathtub which was filled with a pink soulution (reminded me of potassium permanganate from chemistry lessons) in which was the biggest carp I had ever seen in the flesh. He said it was 20lbs and that he would break my legs if I caught it. I think that fish went on to become “the pet”.
My main carp tactic is to pub chuck a rod out and fish another in the margins using float fishing tactics lift style with corn, meat or paste.
I only fish 2 rods but that may well change now you can get a 3 rod licence.
I fish with rods “on churn”
I don’t fish zigs.
Floating crust is my go to floater fishing bait.
I’m stuck in the 90’s carp fishing zone, and can’t get my head a round modern carp fishing.
I have used shelf life boilies in fact I have some spicy shrimp and prawn which have been soaking fir over 5 years now. However I prefer to make my own. A pound of bait is enough for me. I feel making your own bait is part of the whole carp fishing experience although I’m no way an expert. I guess that’s why I tie my own trout flies too.
I don’t own a spod rod, and my marker rod was never used and was recommissioned as great mackerel catching machine until it broke.
I don’t post on here that frequently, only when something has been rattling around in my brain which has me searching for answers.
I am fascinated by bait and flavours ever since I made my own in the early 90’s
Although I would love to hook a 20 lber, I would much rather catch lots of singles and doubles on my 1.75lb test curve John Wilson rod, or my 1.75lb korum neoteric. They are carbon rods do I guess I lose noddy points there...
I don’t own a rod above 2.75lb TC. Might have to check that.
My carp fishing chair is an old camping job from millets.
What else.....
I enjoy noddy bashing for other fish and usually only have the one rod out for carps
I’m a Delkim user. Not sure this makes me a noddy, but.....
Most of my fishing takes place in my dream world when I’m asleep.
I have never had the nack of catching a lot of carp in the past In real life, but for some strange reason I’m much better beach fishing. Can’t seem to go wrong there (apart from trying to catch a bass from west bay pier - 14 blanks and counting!)
Oh I also am fascinated by carp rigs. I have loads of different ones tied up that I will probably never used but like bait making it brings back memory’s and is part of the process.
I wish I had a good thinking mind like the likes of Frank Warwick who can come up with a different idea and not be afraid of not following the crowd.
I don’t have a carbon landing net.
I don’t have chest waders and get in the water for release shots. Strange that because as a trout fisherman, waders can be useful - also for beach fishing too. In fact the only time I’m in the water is when I fall in.
I don’t own a sandwich toaster. Pot noddles and tinned stuff do me proud.
My bivvy is a rather battered Rod Hutchinson amorphous (I think) with ally poles. I bought it in the 90,s from pence angling and it cost a months salary at the time I think.
I have never fished abroad - again, not sure that makes me a noddy.
The most bait I have ever put in whilst fishering was probably 2lbs of home made.
What else to bore you with?
No dvds or radio for me when fishing. I just like to soak in the atmosphere and let my mind wander. I have read a few books though when on the bank. Tim Paisley’s Carp season is a winner.
I’m not doing any social media atm as I find it makes my mental health worse, but I do have twitter and Facebook accounts.
I think I’m a “just being there” kind of angler (well not being there atm I know) although catching is nice, atmosphere is just as important. I guess if I felt the lead down, used deeper pro or fish spy it might up my catch rate rather than the usual pub chuck.
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#595 10 Sept 2018 at 7.54pm | | |
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Hi All,
New to the forum looking around lots of knowledge going about. Brilliant
Been carping since I was a wee nipper so about 20 years.
I try and get out as much as I can day sessions, night sessions 48hrs whatever I can.
Good to be here.
Daz
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#594 3 Aug 2018 at 8.37am | | |
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Hi all,
New to the forum so thought I'd say Hi. I've been carp fishing for 20+ years now mainly around Hampshire and southern France. Like all of us, I don't get to go fishing as much as I would like, but still appreciate the times when I do get a chance to get out!!
Looking forwards to being part of this fourm! Looks like a gold mine of all things carpy!
All the best
Mark
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#593 29 Jul 2018 at 6.18pm | | |
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Hi,
I'm new to the forum, and fishing generally.
Picked it up over the last 4 years, however I have really come a long way in the last year, fishing trickier waters than I probably should but wanted to challenge myself. (resulted in many blanks )
Now have a better idea of goals and what I want to target. 12 year old son tends to tag along most of the time. (he loves it)
Anyhow, nice to meet you all
Tight lines
Hicksy
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#592 6 Jul 2018 at 1.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #591
Wellcome to the forum James
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#591 6 Jul 2018 at 8.36am | | |
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Hi all,
just thought I would say hello, recognize some of you from the Anglers Forum (previously CEMEX) where I have been a member for a long time.
look forward to joining in on here.
cheers
Bully
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#590 7 May 2018 at 4.28pm | | |
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In reply to Post #588
Welcome to the forum.
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#589 7 May 2018 at 8.32am | | |
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Welcome
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#588 7 May 2018 at 7.59am | | |
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Hello to everyone.
Been reading and enjoying this forum for months and finally I decided to register as a full member.
I am comming from Bosnia, leave here and fish here, and English is not my native language so I do apologize for any grammar errors I make, be gentle .
I started fishing like when I was 6 years old with my father and fishing since then and that is about 29 years. Last couple years I have dedicated myself in carp fishing and found that hihgly interesting, so much that I consider myself as fanatic.
I love camping, nature, so much that I could make my life in tent and I try to pass that passion to my kids and family.
Hope I will be useful member and my experience will help others on this forum, like many of you have helped me with various questions that have get me on this forum in first place.
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#587 15 Apr 2018 at 9.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #586
Welcome
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#586 15 Apr 2018 at 1.43pm | | |
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Hi all, not long signed up on here and still figuring out how to use the site, got sick of fb and all the rubbish that gets posted on there. Always fished since a kid but got into my carp fishing about 8 years ago. Manly fish the day tickets around the colne valley, Farlows, Thorney Weir, go over to Linear now and again. Looking forward to chatting about all things carpy.
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#585 24 Mar 2018 at 9.37am | | |
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In reply to Post #580
Welcome mate and enjoy 😉
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#584 24 Mar 2018 at 7.15am | | |
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Welcome
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#583 23 Mar 2018 at 10.05pm | | |
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Welcome mate
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#582 23 Mar 2018 at 10.01pm | | |
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In reply to Post #3
Hi all, just joined and looking forward to asking a few questions on all things carpy
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#581 23 Mar 2018 at 9.19pm | | |
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In reply to Post #580
Hi and welcome mate
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#580 23 Mar 2018 at 3.11pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi chaps,
Long time lurker signing up for duty! Paul, aka Ox, aka Captain Disaster, frequenter of the Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire and Somerset waters.
Cheers!
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#579 6 Mar 2018 at 10.10pm | | |
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Hi and welcome Steve
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#578 6 Mar 2018 at 7.09pm | | |
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Hi All, My name is Steve and I've signed up following months of reading the threads and thought it's time I joined in.
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#577 13 Feb 2018 at 8.46pm | | |
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In reply to Post #576
Hi and welcome Shaun, i don’t think the site is Tapatalk compatible?
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#576 13 Feb 2018 at 3.41pm | | |
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Hello. My name is Shaun, I used to fish when I was younger. Im looking at getting back into it.
Hope to chat to you all.
I can't do d this site on Tapatalk. I'm guessing this site isn't register or something to Tapatalk ?
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#575 25 Jan 2018 at 9.29am | | |
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River Lot, Carjac - Cenevieres, France
Just put a first post in the venues (foreign) section.
Hope to learn a bit about carp fishing from you guys. I have done plenty of other fishing over 60 years but only had a few small wild carp from a Scottish loch about 40 years ago.
Now I live near the River Lot I intend doing a good bit more carp fishing.
Steve
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#574 28 Dec 2017 at 1.31pm | | |
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In reply to Post #573
Hi and welcome Michael
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#573 28 Dec 2017 at 11.49am | | |
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Hi All, first post on the site after being a bit of a lurker for a few months. Lots of great tips and advice on the site and I look forward to contributing.
Cheers
Michael
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#572 10 Nov 2017 at 2.00am | | |
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In reply to Post #571
Hi and welcome Neil
Steve
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#571 10 Nov 2017 at 1.11am | | |
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Hiya, Quite New to the forum so thought id introduce myself, im Neil and i live in North Kent. I very recently started carp fishing again after many years away from it and im currently fishing Mid Kent Waters on the gold ticket. Seems to be a great site with a wealth of knowledge. So i look forward to tapping that up 😃
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#570 5 Nov 2017 at 11.23pm | | |
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In reply to Post #569
Ask away mate, and don’t worry, sometimes the answers are even more silly  
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#569 5 Nov 2017 at 7.34pm | | |
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Hi, new to the forum, hopefully won’t ask too many silly questions
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#568 2 Nov 2017 at 10.15pm | | |
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In reply to Post #566
Welcome mate, hope you enjoy.
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#567 2 Nov 2017 at 5.48pm | | |
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#566 2 Nov 2017 at 11.35am | | |
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Hi All,
New to the forum and new to carp fishing me and my son started in August and been mad on it since thought i'd come on here to get some good tips etc.
Tim
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#565 12 Sept 2017 at 7.38am | | |
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In reply to Post #564
Hello, everyone! Newbie here. I'm glad to have found this great online community. I'm hoping to learn more from the other members here. Cheers!
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#564 18 Aug 2017 at 11.53pm | | |
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In reply to Post #563
Hi and welcome mate, maybe post in th UK venues section about various venues
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#563 18 Aug 2017 at 3.24pm | | |
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Hi all,
Fairly new starter (all the gear no idea) looking for a place to fish day ticket in Derbyshire any ideas?
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#562 18 Aug 2017 at 8.28am | | |
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In reply to Post #561
Hi and welcome
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#561 18 Aug 2017 at 6.58am | | |
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Yes, I am. Happy to be here.
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#560 13 Aug 2017 at 6.19pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi,
After not fishing for over five years I've decided wipe the dust off the rod and give it a go again.
Seems a great forum, with lots of great information
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#559 13 Aug 2017 at 5.20pm | | |
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In reply to Post #558
Hi and welcome mate.
Maybe do a post in the U.K. venues section
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#558 13 Aug 2017 at 4.14pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi
Returning back to some Carp fishing after about 10 years. In the Gloucestershire area and looking for any advice on good day ticket waters. I cut my teeth on Carping on Eastnor Castle lake as my Grandfarther used to sell the day tickets there.
Cheers Jon
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#557 9 Aug 2017 at 2.13pm | | |
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In reply to Post #556
Ha dodgey i get what what you mean , i live in essex not born and bread , cheers for the welcome fella !!
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#556 9 Aug 2017 at 1.58pm | | |
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In reply to Post #555
Hi and welcome mate, you'll be alright here, there's a few dodgey Essex boys here already
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#555 9 Aug 2017 at 1.56pm | | |
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Hi all not long signed up , Names Paul i live in Essex just started to get back into carp fishing after about 10 years , sticking to afew park lakes near me till i get back in the swing then maybe progress to some day ticket . Site looks great and already taken onboard some info . Regards .
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#554 8 Aug 2017 at 5.53pm | | |
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In reply to Post #553
We're keeping it real!
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#553 8 Aug 2017 at 4.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #551
Hi guys , i've started posting after joining in 2013 , still seems nice and active on here
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#551 26 Jun 2017 at 7.56pm | | |
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In reply to Post #549
Welcome back mate
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#550 26 Jun 2017 at 7.54pm | | |
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#549 26 Jun 2017 at 7.38pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Been away for a while, but I got the bug again!. Couldn't remember my old login so got a new account.
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#548 29 May 2017 at 8.28am | | |
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In reply to Post #547
Welcome mate
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#547 29 May 2017 at 8.11am | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi! I'm a coplete newbie here!
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#546 25 May 2017 at 12.49pm | | |
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In reply to Post #545
Welcome back mate and good look on your campaign
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#545 24 May 2017 at 9.09pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Been away from fishing for a few years but making a return. I'm looking forward to the new year on the nene, that's if the otters haven't wiped it out
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#544 24 Apr 2017 at 2.10pm | | |
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In reply to Post #543
Cheers mate
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#543 24 Apr 2017 at 9.46am | | |
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Hello spud welcome mate
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#542 23 Apr 2017 at 8.25pm | | |
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Hello,
Been looking for a couple of weeks and just signed up today. Loads of info on here and will hopefully help me in the coming weeks/months. I'm new to carp fishing, but have coarse/match/fly fished for 15 years. Looking forward to getting stuck in and learning as much as possible through fishing and this forum also.
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#541 17 Apr 2017 at 8.09pm | | |
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In reply to Post #540
Around the middle of July then?
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#540 17 Apr 2017 at 8.05pm | | |
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Message Suppressed by Forum Moderator.
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#539 17 Apr 2017 at 7.32pm | | |
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#538 17 Apr 2017 at 10.26am | | |
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Hahaha that's funny wine and dine a mod 
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#537 17 Apr 2017 at 9.20am | | |
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In reply to Post #536
Hi and welcome, you have to make 100 constuctive posts, over three months, then, take a Mod out to lunch, and maybe you'll get the nod 
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#536 17 Apr 2017 at 0.30am | | |
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#535 26 Mar 2017 at 12.27pm | | |
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Hey all,
Getting my Carp vibe on again after 20yrs. A lot's changed since my Gardner rodpod and 45"bivvy days I see. I grew up on the Farnham AS waters, will prob join again, I've heard it's pretty busy these days. Time to pull me finger out n get some carp gear under my belt - looking at some Shimano Longcasts and some decent 2.75TC rods. There's so much equipment on the market now I'm going to have to do some research - see which bivvies/ bite alarms etc are worth getting. Any knowledge or recommendations to chase up would be great.
Thx people, looking fwd to a good season
russtee
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#534 10 Mar 2017 at 7.27pm | | |
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Can't believe I ain't logged on in 7 years, is there anyone left on here from then, used to be quite active but then. . . well stuff happens. Hello again. Just getting my interest back o/
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#533 27 Feb 2017 at 1.01pm | | |
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Hi all. New here and just checking in. Seems like a nice active forum with plenty of good advice!
Bit about me: I used to fish a bit when I was a kid and into my early teens, but just casual stuff down the local river and canal. I've been wanting to get back into it for a long time but for various reasons not got round to it. Now into my late 30's I've finally decided to buy some basic gear a few months ago joined a local club, where I've been going most weekends since. Just recently started getting into carp fishing.
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#532 25 Feb 2017 at 6.10pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello fellow Carp Fisherman, I'm really enjoying reading all the info on the forum, i've been fishing a few years but since moving to LIncolnshire the Carp fishing has taken a nose dive, still I manage to winkle out a few pasties now and again in the muddy holes around these parts. Looking forward to maybe finding a fishing buddy or two and learning a few things along the way.
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#531 30 Jan 2017 at 9.42am | | |
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In reply to Post #527
Im looking at cambridge FPAS they seem to have some good waters on a cheap ticket
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#530 29 Jan 2017 at 9.59pm | | |
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Hello im new to the forum and looking forward to getting advice from some great anglers!
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#529 24 Jan 2017 at 5.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #528
Thanks Richard for the welcome 😊👍🏻
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#528 24 Jan 2017 at 9.24am | | |
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Hi Shaun welcome to the Fourm
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#527 23 Jan 2017 at 8.43pm | | |
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Hi guys I've recently join this forum for some good learning curves and to meet some good guys into same hobbie as me! Well I'm Shaun I'm 26 years old I have fished for years but never on the carp side been properly fishing since September 2016 with carp gear, first nighter didn't catch but in morning I stalked a shol
Of fish wishing 20 mins bagged a 10lb then my uncle invited me for another night session he's exsperienced and had 7 runs lost 4 and bagged three first fish out was 26.3lb then my second was 20.08lb and then 12.02lb within 24hr session was well impressed and chuffed this gave me great insentive towards this side of the sport/hobbie. Went to east delph on 28 December caught a 23.02lb in cold weather lol woke up and was about 1inch of ice on lake lol then about two weeks ago went to another lake and bagged 14lb carp.
I'm slowly building my gear up as we all know it's not a cheap hobbie/sport, but in a overall I think I've achaived a lot within good 5 months.
Any one recommend any good lakes in Cambridgeshire area??
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#526 21 Jan 2017 at 2.50pm | | |
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Hi and welcome
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#525 21 Jan 2017 at 10.10am | | |
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Hi all new to the forum
Atb
Ash
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#524 10 Dec 2016 at 1.56pm | | |
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Will do mate, i will definitely try to get down on the gower next year with the caravan, i used to walk along the rocks by the church as well, must be honest i never really did much as i had the girls with me so couldn't concentrate on what I was doing, maybe next year.
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#523 10 Dec 2016 at 12.58pm | | |
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Ta Slash....i live a stones throw away from Blackhills mate,fished Oxwich 100's of times,mostly by the church or in a kayak over the wreck.....if you ever down this way again give me a shout☺
Plenty of mullet in the marina as well
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#522 9 Dec 2016 at 1.07pm | | |
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Hello mate, welcome to the forum, I've spent many a good holiday on the gower black hills caravan park by the air field, i used to go fishing at oxwich bay, went on holiday there every year for 12 years i used to call it paradise and have a lot of very fond memories, I keep saying I'm going to go back as I have a touring van, I remember when the marina in Swansea was just like a scrap yard in the 80's, and by the 90's it was beautiful
MUST GO BACK.
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#521 9 Dec 2016 at 1.01pm | | |
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That's a good size bass mate!! My P.B is 6lb 2 and I was chuffed to bits with that! My dads caught big fish from all over the world but his 10lb 4 bass off the beach in Folkestone is his all time fish of a life time. Can't beat live prawns or peel crab as bait 👌🏻
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#520 9 Dec 2016 at 11.56am | | |
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No mate,not in the Bass Society.....my biggest bass is only 7.5 but was with my mate when he caught his 13lb'der at Mumbles,awesome fish to catch
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#519 8 Dec 2016 at 7.59pm | | |
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Are you in the bass society mate? Used to love fishing at the gower for bass really good fun 😃
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#518 8 Dec 2016 at 7.36pm | | |
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Hi Guys....
I'm 54 and from Swansea and have been sea fishing for round 40yrs,mainly for Bass,but my back don't allow me to clamber over the rocks like i used to so i thought i would have a go at this carping malarky innit☺.....i've only been 3 times(2 lakes)and have caught 2 carp,1 @ 10lb 8 and the other @ 12lb 4,they give heck of a scrap dont they lol......i'm well and truely hooked(scuse the pun lol)
I'm not working atm so have had to buy cheaply but have put a few things together to get me by until i can upgrade.i also make my own boilies and pop ups to save a bit of cash.Not looking to fish specimen lakes,just the small commercials that are around my area..
Nice site by the way....
Cheers Guys
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#517 20 Nov 2016 at 2.42pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi All Just starting up again after 20+ years out. I did match fishing before but this time I prefer the chill out of carp fishing. Getting some gear together ready for the next year. Hoping to pick some tip up from this forum
Thanks for having me
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#516 20 Nov 2016 at 12.16pm | | |
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Hi all, new to this forum although i have been carping since 1982, good to see an interesting crowd here
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#515 6 Nov 2016 at 7.35pm | | |
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Welcome mate, plenty of good people on here, don't be afraid to ask for advice from anyone on here, everyone's helpful.
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#514 6 Nov 2016 at 7.33pm | | |
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Hi and welcome mate
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#513 6 Nov 2016 at 7.02pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Just thought I'd say Hi to the forum.
New to the forum but a carp angler of nearly 30 years.
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#512 8 Oct 2016 at 11.41pm | | |
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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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#511 4 Oct 2016 at 7.55pm | | |
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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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#510 25 Sept 2016 at 8.08am | | |
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In reply to Post #506
All bile is!!!belachan boilies
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#509 22 Sept 2016 at 8.42am | | |
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In reply to Post #508
Hi and welcome
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#508 22 Sept 2016 at 7.49am | | |
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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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#507 18 Sept 2016 at 6.23pm | | |
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In reply to Post #506
Welcome, happy fishing to you too!
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#506 18 Sept 2016 at 5.59pm | | |
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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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#505 13 Sept 2016 at 8.14pm | | |
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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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#504 12 Sept 2016 at 9.42pm | | |
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In reply to Post #503
Hi and welcome mate
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#503 12 Sept 2016 at 9.39pm | | |
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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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#502 29 Aug 2016 at 12.48pm | | |
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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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#501 29 Aug 2016 at 12.46pm | | |
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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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#500 1 Jul 2016 at 9.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #380
you forgot to mention and your a great guitar player Pete 
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#499 30 May 2016 at 8.46am | | |
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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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#498 6 Apr 2016 at 9.33pm | | |
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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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#497 29 Mar 2016 at 10.38pm | | |
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In reply to Post #496
Cheers, will do.
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#496 29 Mar 2016 at 10.36pm | | |
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In reply to Post #495
Check out the non carp section, someone on there that's asking for info about living in canal boats, I'm sure you'd be a great help and you might start to make some mates.
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#495 29 Mar 2016 at 10.26pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all, joined a couple of months ago but have only now got round to posting for the first time. Been fishing only 4 years and now hooked on carp fishing although a complete novice. Came to fishing late in life (I'm 50) in spite of living on a narrow boat for the last 10 years! Have found it to be the finest thing for the soul.☺ Anyway, that's me. Hope I can input from time to time as well as ask for advice.
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#494 28 Mar 2016 at 9.30pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi guys/gals I've had a break from the fishing for a few years and have missed it a lot so got lots of fishing to catch up on , Andy
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#493 14 Mar 2016 at 8.20pm | | |
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In reply to Post #492
Hi and welcome
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#492 14 Mar 2016 at 6.09pm | | |
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In reply to Post #3
hi all I am new to the forum and new to carp fishing from the Hertfordshire area, will be sticking around for information on fishing as i have only been fishing for almost a year and not caught nothing at all yet :(
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#491 12 Feb 2016 at 11.54pm | | |
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In reply to Post #490
Cheers m8 much appreciated !
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#490 12 Feb 2016 at 6.27pm | | |
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In reply to Post #489
You could do with altering the price range on how much we spend a year on fishing, most can spend £200 a month in the summer never mind the whole year.
Hope my answers can be of help.
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#489 12 Feb 2016 at 6.05pm | | |
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Would any Anglers out there mind taking 2 mins to answer this quick questionnaire to help my project at Uni. Thanks !!
http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/E1Y2Q/
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#488 12 Feb 2016 at 10.27am | | |
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Hiya Paul
with a name like yours you wouldn't want to be classed as a "Noddy" for very long, you would get Sladed for it on here.
Ok Ill get my coat.
Welcome to the site and all it has to offer, ask away with any question but beware you will no doubt get some off topic answers along with the genuine helpful answers.
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#487 11 Feb 2016 at 10.09pm | | |
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Hello all new to site taken up Carp Fishing last year after a very very long time away 50yr old so be gentle with me after tips tackle and anything to do with Carp
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#486 11 Feb 2016 at 3.52pm | | |
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Hi All
I'm Pete visited this loads of times and decided to join been fishing since a boy I'm 35 now from Yorkshire looking to join a syndicate in that area just been on Wentworth for a season (Rotherham) try and get out on the bank once a week.
Will chat to anyone that's what it's all about eh !!!!!
Cheers for having me
Stay low move fast
Pete
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#485 19 Jan 2016 at 11.38pm | | |
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hi guys im jack,
been browsing the forum for a while and thought id sign up. used to fish along time ago with my dad, and last year decided to start up again. Really got into my carp fishing last year and want to take it a bit further this year and try and break the 20 barrier. its not massive but its a start. based in kent so may see some of you around if down this way.
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#484 16 Jan 2016 at 9.34am | | |
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Hi All
I've been visiting the forum for a while now and taken the plunge to join up! Hopefully to get advice and also help others with my limited knowledge . I started carp fishing in the mid 80s ( Kent and Surrey ) but stopped for about 25 years then went with a friend in 2011 and caught my first 20 !! Now Im hooked again , In now live in Scotland and joined the Scottish Carp Group .
Tight Lines
Marc
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#483 11 Jan 2016 at 2.02pm | | |
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Hello,
Been fishing for probably ten years around the NW. Looking for some carp chat!!!
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#482 11 Jan 2016 at 7.55am | | |
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Hi all
Sea fished when I was younger and been coarse fishing for the last couple of years.
Just starting to focus on the larger carp now and will no doubt have plenty of questions.
Looking forward to taking part in the forum.
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#481 28 Dec 2015 at 4.35pm | | |
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In reply to Post #480
Hi all,
Just joined and based in Kent.
Am just taking up Carp fishing and haven't been fishing for years. Any advice on local waters etc would be much appreciated.
Regards
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#480 28 Dec 2015 at 0.31am | | |
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hello everyone from Bolton in the flooded north west
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#479 18 Nov 2015 at 2.30am | | |
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Hi all 👍 New to the forum , 24 years old! Love my fishing! From Cambridge! 😀
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#478 27 Oct 2015 at 3.22pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello,
I am new to the forum.
Been reading along for a couple of years and now I registered myself.
Bojan is my name and I am from the Netherlands.
Specialized in canal fishing and gravel pits.
Also have a tackle addiction 
Which is mainly the reason that I signed up here, cause this forum contains a lot more info then the Dutch ones.
Best Regards,
Bojan
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#477 5 Oct 2015 at 3.33pm | | |
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Hello all ,
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#476 3 Oct 2015 at 4.25am | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all, I am not new to the forum, but have been away for while due to illness and a few of life's other difficulties. All my gear was stolen while in hospital and I have never had the chance to get back into fishing, until my youngest Son said he wanted to give it a go, as he missed out on it due to my forced 'retirement'.
So, i have decided to get some gear together in any way i can to take my lad fishing for a couple of days. i have manged to scrape some cheap gear together, with the help of a few lads off here too , and will hopefully be on the waterside by next week.
I am really getting quite excited at the prospect of taking my boy fishing and him catching something, that would be amazing
Plus i am already getting the full itch myself, already looking towards the possibility of a syndicate if i can find one that will have me., and i can pick up my fishing roughly where i left off a few years ago.
And of course looking forward to meeting others from this forum and once again enjoying the pastime with others
cheers Russell.
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#475 21 Sept 2015 at 2.07pm | | |
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#474 21 Sept 2015 at 1.54pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Im new on here , could someone tell me How to get my profile pic on here or am i being really silly ??
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#473 6 Sept 2015 at 10.30am | | |
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Hi everyone,
i'm saffi from China, and i am really new~~here. i'm not familiar how to post.
and which is not allow to post. cause i am working in a bait boat factory. maybe sometime i want to post my boat, and hope every body discuss about it. and maybe it just like a ad. and not allow to post such thing. i'm not sure
actually, i will be glad to make friend with all you guys~ it's always happy to make friend.  even have a friend of international that's pretty cool~
anyone have question, or would like to chat with me. please do.~
have a nice day!
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#472 4 Sept 2015 at 6.46pm | | |
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In reply to Post #471
Am i new to the forum,
Well not really as i joined in 2002 , And in the years since then i have read so many articles on this site,
So many, Too many to count,
And yet this is my first ever post,
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#471 18 Aug 2015 at 12.34pm | | |
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Hi my name is Ben and I am more of a match angler and a winter carper.
Why the winter I hear you say, well I have fewer matches then and it is more time on the bank if I pop out for an overnighter :-)
Anyway I have been fishing for 30+ years so and have match fished in teams for the last few years, currently I am with Fosters Team Army.
I look forwards to possibly seeing a few of you on the bank.
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#470 6 Aug 2015 at 10.02am | | |
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In reply to Post #469
Welcome to the forum Jim enjoy
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#469 5 Aug 2015 at 10.20pm | | |
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Good evening to you all and yes, I am new to the forum and would like to introduce myself . My personal
Is jim and I am 64 , well past my sell by date I live in west sussex and fish locally due to ill health . I have
been fishing since I was 13 but still learn more each time I go . Unfortunately the same can't be said about
my computer skills as I struggle with every click and end up not knowing if I have done what I intended, my last two attempts at an introduction vanished as soon as I clicked post . If it happens again to this post and some one finds it , could you let me know please . I will try harder , promise . Jim / Topnot
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#468 28 Jul 2015 at 12.11pm | | |
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Hi folks
I have had a long break from fishing due to ill health, work and family. But now I am back. I live in Evesham and there used to be some very good lakes with reasonable carp in. Now they all seem to have vanished or they are syndicates. Does anyone have any help with contacts or places to go. We used to have Vale and Rookery but not sure now. Any help would be very greatly received as I can't wait to get out there again.
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#467 26 Jul 2015 at 7.52pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hey!
Just to say Hi from Basingstoke, Hampshire. Starting fishing with a good friend of mine who been fishing for some time now. I've started up with Farnham Angling Centre
Hopefully see you on the banks
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#466 28 Jun 2015 at 8.38pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all.
New member here and the best to everyone.
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#465 26 Jun 2015 at 1.11pm | | |
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Hi all, I am new to the forum thought it would give me some carpy focus for those long weeks of work without being able to cast a line. I am from the coventry area and I am looking for like minded carpers to share banter with, all the best
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#464 13 Jun 2015 at 2.20am | | |
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In reply to Post #3
New to this forum but not new to Carpfishing, so a big hey from Ireland carpers :-)
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#463 7 Jun 2015 at 11.32am | | |
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Just saying hi, recently started carp fishing again after a 15 year absense! From the cambridge area and am looking forward to picking up tips and ideas as there's lots of new tackle and bait on the scene since I last fished. might even be able to make some useful comments on threads once I've got back into the swing of things!
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#462 6 Jun 2015 at 4.38pm | | |
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In reply to Post #460
Hi I've beencarping for a few years I'm looking to get above 20lb pub any ideas where to go I live in northants oxfords hire area
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#461 29 May 2015 at 8.40pm | | |
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In reply to Post #447
just saying hi from Cambridgeshire uk,,,
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#460 22 May 2015 at 2.33pm | | |
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Hello there to everyone just thought I'd introduce myself im new to the site so looking to get to know everyone on here for a crack and plenty of knowledge I myself have been fishing from a young age but for around the last 10 years I have been targeting purely carp in and around the oxfordshire area also a few trips to the Thames targeting the wily old carp there is to find. Had a great start to this season with 6xmid twenties on a few different venues and recently biggest carp from my local this year so far at 26.6 once I get the hang of things I will put up some pictures thanks for reading this tigt lines to all
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#459 15 May 2015 at 3.32pm | | |
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Has anyone here fished the long-term, Hampton Court? Thinking about having a go this season.
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#458 13 May 2015 at 4.18pm | | |
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Hello all - just about to start carp fishing so will be nagging people on here for advice/tips etc. Not new to fishing - started coarse fishing 30 yrs ago on my local lake, then sea fishing 8 yrs ago - targeting bass and cod mainly, but too old for rock climbing and racing up and down beaches. Always fancied a crack at carp so finally taking the plunge.
Hopefully talking about my catches soon - looking forward to speaking with you soon
All the best
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#457 11 May 2015 at 8.07pm | | |
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just joined the group looking for tips on the snowman rig
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#456 10 May 2015 at 11.37am | | |
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hi guys was put onto this site by a freind who tells me anything you need to know about carp fishing will be on here if its not on here then you dont need to know it .
so can anyone suggest some venues around the stafford area where you can take your dog with you (you wanna go fishing you take the dog says the misses) so any venues and tips on fishing them would be great cheers guys
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#455 5 May 2015 at 5.09pm | | |
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Hi all, I've been reading this forum for a while now finally taken the plunge and joined. Looking forward to learning much more and maybe contributing a few of my own views too. Only been fishing a few years so lots to learn.
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#454 24 Apr 2015 at 9.32am | | |
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In reply to Post #451
Why don't you put your videos up in the blog section mate
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#453 24 Apr 2015 at 7.46am | | |
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In reply to Post #452
Quite a lot on here about hook lake mates
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#452 24 Apr 2015 at 0.31am | | |
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Hi, all you carpers and anglers alike! Im new to the forum and just wonderd if anyone on here is still fishing tolpits in watford?
also hook lake? Trying to get on it but not sure of waiting list. Looks lovely and peaceful with some beauties, just my cup of tea.
Thanks in advance
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#451 23 Apr 2015 at 1.57pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi guys just joined up.
Me and my little brother started up a little you tube channel nothing major just for fun and to share our experiences.
He is only 12 years old and is completely hooked!! no pun intended.
Anyway any advice on what you think would be good to cover in a video or things you might think will grow the channel let me know.
Also if anybody in the north west are would like to get involved let me know.
were not pros just two muppets sat on a bank but we love it.
Curt
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#450 21 Apr 2015 at 10.09am | | |
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In reply to Post #449
Hi Alan welcome to the fourm mate
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#449 20 Apr 2015 at 5.18pm | | |
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Hello my name is Alan, I'm from ruislip in Middlesex. Just joined up as started getting into carp fishing and to meet a few pals.
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#448 13 Apr 2015 at 8.50pm | | |
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Hello! My name Is Alex and i`m a stranger passing through this country. I fish from 10 years old, most of time coarse (feeder and match). I fished in a lot of country in Europe, put here is a littlebit hard for me to find the public fishing spots ( i mine the place were you can fish only with the fishing license bayed from post office, without to go in private fisheries to pay day tickets). Maybe some of you can help me, or tell me where to look. I`m interested for West Sussex. Thank you very much.
Regards
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#447 23 Mar 2015 at 11.53am | | |
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In reply to Post #446
Just saying Hi
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#446 14 Mar 2015 at 1.24pm | | |
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In reply to Post #445
Hello all
I'm Neil, just getting back into my fishing after putting it on the back burner for a few years (kids)
Looking forward to the new season........... tight lines to you all !
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#445 10 Mar 2015 at 11.30am | | |
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In reply to Post #444
Hi All
Back from a 10yr break... just looking at starting back up after selling my gear yrs ago (why oh why did I do that?!?!  )
Hope your all good!!
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#444 2 Mar 2015 at 9.24am | | |
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Hi there new to forum but not new to carp fishing hope to get info on any tackle or carp gear I'm looking and tips on low stock big waters etc the tangler
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#443 1 Mar 2015 at 9.01am | | |
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In reply to Post #42
Alreet chaps.
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#442 25 Jan 2015 at 3.25pm | | |
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Hi all just wanted to say hi. New to the forums and still learning as a fisherman. Pleased to meet you all.
Nick
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#441 25 Jan 2015 at 11.32am | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all I'm Darren and im a returning member to the forum, just getting back into carp fishing after a 4 year lay off due to job change and relocating. Unfortunately I lost my original account passwords in the move so have had to re register. I look forward to learning from all the members & getting back in touch with the carping world.
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#440 22 Jan 2015 at 9.10am | | |
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Afternoon all. I'm from Taiwan. can't wait learning with you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#439 21 Jan 2015 at 7.28pm | | |
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hiya folks
my name is sam i am from stoke on trent just starting to get into carp fishing i have coursed fish for a couple of years got hooked on it and have decided to start carp fishing as all my tackle got stolen so have got to start from fresh be easy on me as i am new to this forum and new to carp fishing would appriciate any suggestions on what rods and reels to buy i have looked at the nash scope range and quite like the fox fx11 reels has any body who hasgot or used any of them and who would like to give me there opinion on them it would be much appriciated
all the best
sam
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#438 13 Jan 2015 at 2.21pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello everyone in new two this forum been on it for like 3days if that ave been fishing on me own for a while now mostly Kent area am looking to get to no a few fishing 🎣 pals jim
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#437 13 Jan 2015 at 2.21pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello everyone in new two this forum been on it for like 3days if that ave been fishing on me own for a while now mostly Kent area am looking to get to no a few fishing 🎣 pals jim
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#436 2 Dec 2014 at 6.04pm | | |
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Hi every one I'm new to all this forum stuff, just been reading some old posts about carping and found some knowledgable people on here thanks people for the tips.
I'm looking to get some ESP paragon rods can any one advise👍
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#435 28 Nov 2014 at 12.50pm | | |
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Hi all.
I'm new to carp fishing and fishing in general but I've been a few times now this year and loved every minute of it cant wait to go again. looking forward to using this forum in the future.
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#434 27 Nov 2014 at 6.59pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
I kind of second hello from me. Been registered on here for years, not posted much, but soon after I stopped fishing.
Been fishing since I was a teenager, so a long while ago. Before stopping fishing about 6 years ago, I dabbled with carp fishing, but wasn't fishing the right lake and just lost interest in catching 7 to 12 lbs pasties, with no real chance of going for anything bigger. Also the lake owner started introducing (in my opinion) stupid rules, combination of reasons why I jacked it in.
Kept all my gear though and have been on 4 days in recent months to a new (to me) lake. No success yet, but I know the lake I have been fishing is hard at the moment - no one else was catching either, so I know it isn't me!
But I am still enjoying it and can't wait to get back out there.
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#433 11 Nov 2014 at 2.40pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hey everyone,
Im new to the forum, did a bit of fishing when I was younger, was really terrible fisherman tbh, never could get a carp on the line on my own. Just want to get back into fishing again particularly carp fishing. I know i missed the best time (summer) for it. I've got an old rod and reel still and some 15 lb line and some hooks and weights. Just want to know what else I could need. The most success I had was with float fishing but I only ever caught small fish with it and no success at all with carp. Can anyone suggest a decent rig for carp fishing that hooks the fish without needing to strike?
Also do you really need those bleep machines you put your line through?
Sorry If im asking these questions in the wrong place but any help would be much appriciated. I live in retford nottinghamshire anyone know a good carp fishing place? i've been to hallcroft one a couple of times no luck with carp there though.
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#432 8 Nov 2014 at 1.10pm | | |
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HI All
Im new to this forum. Me and my son love carping.
Ive been carping for some years now but now my lads 12 years old hes on the bank with me every day hes not at school.(Keeps him off the streets)
So hope to see loads of tips on this site and good look to you all this winter well to them that brave it out. Never know I could see you on a bank some where in notts.
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#431 2 Nov 2014 at 8.07am | | |
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Hi there,
Finally decided to join the forum after beeing a guest for many years. I live in Sweden and I've been carping for about seven years now. As far as I'm concerned this is the best place for discussing everything carpy and where to look when you have questions about tackle etc.
Karl
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#430 17 Sept 2014 at 10.04pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Evening! Just found the forum via the wonders of Google... Recently went fishing for the first time in over 12 years (or when I could still be considered "young")
After a couple of evening sessions at my local commercial I bagged my first double (a lovely common at just over 10lb) so want to build on that now!
Need to build up my kit now and go from there I guess!
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#429 25 Aug 2014 at 11.58pm | | |
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hi guys new to the forum,look forward to sharing some catch reports with you from good old north wales
only been carp fishing for just over 12months an i can honestly say im hooked
cheers steve
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#428 21 Aug 2014 at 9.04pm | | |
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Hi all, I'm new to fishing and this forum. Good to see there is a wealth of experience here. No doubt I'll be picking your brains for tips/best practice
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#427 5 Aug 2014 at 8.39pm | | |
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In reply to Post #426
Evening all. First post! Been carping solo for yonks. Be interested in meeting up with some of you fine gentleman for fishing, chats and bants etc. Live in Brisl. Cheers. G
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#426 3 Aug 2014 at 3.55pm | | |
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Afternoon all, been on/off fishing for the last 20 years, although have been carp fishing fairly regularly for the last 5 years, already learnt plenty from 'lurking' the forum for the last few months. Hope to learn plenty more and hopefully input some advice as well.
Luke
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#425 4 Jul 2014 at 9.39am | | |
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Hi Guys.
A bit of a crash course courtesy of my brother-in-law who actually taught me pretty much everything I know 4 years back starting off with the Tincas in the Cotswold water park.
Got into Carp (and Cats) fishing in a big way when working in Barcelona for 9 months in 2012. Most weekends down on the Ebro.
Now home again in Wiltshire, and looking to broaden the horizons and enjoy the finer moments. More Passion for Angling than Thinking Tactics if you know what I mean. Still lack subtlety, accuracy and the finer courtesy awareness but i'm working on it.
Fish with my 28 year old Land Rover and where permitted, my Hungarian Viszla who watches my kit for me.
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#424 1 Jun 2014 at 12.17pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
New to the Forum. Been carp fishing 35 years, started off with cardinal 55's bamfords and if you wanted to use boilies, you made your own (I still do). Used to do well with Geoff Kemp bait ingredients...and all rolled by hand. How things have changed! Kids of today don't know how easy they have it... last ten years have not carp fished at all, been focused on predator fishing, but in the last year or so I got my mojo back for carp and am now doing nothing else - loving it! Been fun re learning everything and ticking off milestones... So far I have asked a few questions and got some good advice on this forum. The odd stupid comment here and there gets made, but overall, people have been very helpful
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#423 26 May 2014 at 10.01pm | | |
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Hi all im a newbie to this forum and only been carp fishing for a few months ive read a few threads and had some helpful replies to my first thread which im gratefull for.
I used to fish my local river when i was younger and then stopped fishing for a while and im shocked how much things have changed so ill be on here A lot to get tips lol
Good luck on the bank and i look forward to reading more theads.
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#422 25 May 2014 at 9.57pm | | |
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In reply to Post #3
hi my names chris, im new to carping and really want to get into catching them!
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#421 24 May 2014 at 6.25pm | | |
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hello,
my name is tony, just signed up to the forum. ive been into carp fishing for nearly 2 years now. I love every minute sitting by the side of a lake chilling out and catching a few fish.
just thought id say hi.
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#420 24 May 2014 at 11.23am | | |
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In reply to Post #419
Hi all
I've just registered and am here to introduce myself.
Greg Monaghan, 57, live in Suffolk. Returned to carp fishing last year after a long lay-off. Retired early so I have lots of time!!!
Greg
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#419 6 May 2014 at 10.26am | | |
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New to forum chaps, stalked it quite a bit hahaha! Seems like a nice place for a bit of discussion, look forward to it!
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#418 3 May 2014 at 8.44am | | |
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#417 30 Apr 2014 at 9.45am | | |
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In reply to Post #416
Morning everyone. Took me a while to get my email address verified for some strange reason  . Ah well, i'm here now. Love the site/forum so i hope i can make a contribution. Tight lines and enjoy ya fishing
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#416 25 Apr 2014 at 10.50pm | | |
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In reply to Post #415
Hi , my name's Sean , been carping a long time now , my mate suggested I have a look on here , looks good , heres to asking and answering !
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#415 25 Apr 2014 at 5.54pm | | |
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Hi names Dave been fishing for 21yrs been carping for just over 8yrs 27yr old, done a lot of day ticket waters, in second yr of low stocked syndicate now so new adventure n learning curve pre baiting n improving watercraft, always learning, frequently visited as a guest so thought I better join!!
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#414 16 Apr 2014 at 8.25pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
A brief intro from me, My name is Chris Wilson I'm 54 (look 44 and feel 74) some of you will know me as 'Wizzy' but that's when I was younger and very much faster
I've worked as a design engineer all my life which basically means 'I design and make things' or in my case - improvisation! I've also been an angler for over 45 years and own Laguna and Pristex, also run our new Bait Bunker shop in Bradford part time.
Unfortunately due to work commitments I don't get out fishing as much as I would like but still have fun whenever I get the chance.
Feel free anytime to ask questions regards our crazy industry, product development and bait, long-term and HNV being our speciality. I cannot promise to know everything and some of you guys will certainly know more than most but I'm here to help if I can.
Thanks for having me!
Chris
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#413 16 Apr 2014 at 7.10pm | | |
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Hi
I am Tony. I look forward to chatting to you all.
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#412 2 Apr 2014 at 9.28pm | | |
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Hi guys new to the forum started carp fishing just under 2 years ago my pb is 18lb now looking for the magical 20lb so any advice would be greatly appreciated
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#411 2 Apr 2014 at 3.17pm | | |
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In reply to Post #410
Been a member for 2 years and only just made my first post
Im gonna give this carp fishing a proper go this year...ive been messing around with fishing for 20 years on and off and really wanna give it a real go this time
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#410 31 Mar 2014 at 2.50pm | | |
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In reply to Post #409
Just saying "Hi" to all.
Been angling since 8 years old, now a mid-40.
Dedicated carp angler since 2003.
Originate from Kent (Faversham) now live in Wiltshire and have been slaving it on the Cotswold water park since 2004.
Now belong to a syndicate near Reading and have enjoyed some nice Cypry action, but will always keep the water park ticket going as the rewards are outstanding, but rare! 😁
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#409 10 Mar 2014 at 11.35pm | | |
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Hi all, as with others I'm not new too fishing, been going since a young lad, now in my forties. I've wanted too experience carping and hopefully catch a big carp along the way. Been collecting all the kit I need and tactics and advice from other anglers. This year was going too be when I made the change until just before Xmas last year I slipped two discs and trapped 3 nerves. Now waiting for a operation, which has now put back my fishing. So I'm looking forward now too next year so I can recover and get too that bank finally. In the mean time I can join in all your glory with the catches you all post. Tight lines all.
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#408 4 Mar 2014 at 1.30am | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all, not new to fishing but new to carping,been lurking for a while so thought id register and say hi
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#407 18 Feb 2014 at 11.12pm | | |
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Hi all
Just signed up here ....been barbel fishing for the last 15 years and thought I might give carping a go in 2014 I am in the north notts area just moved here in the last year originally from north east.....if there's anyone local to me who can offer some advice on venues it would me appreciated
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#406 2 Feb 2014 at 8.02pm | | |
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Hi, just joined, been into coarse fishing since the 70s and now enjoy long sessions after carp or cats.
Steve
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#404 27 Jan 2014 at 6.41pm | | |
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hi all new to forum been a carp angler for over 10 years now fishing venues in suffolk norfolk and essex i have joined up for the advice that the forum offer especially the bait and venues section
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#403 22 Jan 2014 at 8.59pm | | |
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hi all recently joined having hovered around as a guest for awhile.i live around jcn 28 of the m1,and have been doing most of my carping fairly local.anyway tight lines and good hunting 
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#402 22 Jan 2014 at 7.54am | | |
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Hi all,
I have just taken up fishing again after a 30 year break . Carp fishing is my main pastime but i frequently enjoy a day on the river as well and consider myself a general angler, albeit, an inexperienced one.
I am looking forward to discussion with you guys and hopefully even help out where possible.
Tight Lines all,
Pete R
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#401 3 Dec 2013 at 10.36pm | | |
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Hi everyone been carping for to long now. Started when Heron alarms and Cardinal 33 reels were cutting edge. Live near Yateley so goods carping county for many. Looking forward to joining in with the many threads and posts.
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#400 1 Dec 2013 at 12.59pm | | |
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In reply to Post #399
Hi Everone,
My name is Ron and I have fished since 1954. I have carp fished since around 1959 after reading "Still Water Angling". Up until 1967, my biggest ever English carp weighed 9 lbs 15 1/2oz.
From 1968 until 1975 I fished for carp intensively and was a member of the BCSG and resident in South Africa. There I stayed until 1994. I caught thousands of carp up to a few that went over 50 lbs.
I returned to the UK in 1994 and spent most of my life as an all round anglers catching trout on the fly, to roach on the stick float. I caught lots of double figure barbel from the Trent.
Earlier this year I decided to return to serious carp fishing, just to see if I could still do it.
I surprised myself and caught several 20s in addition to my UK PB of 271/2 lbs which holds a lake record for a 5 acre North Lincs lake.
I look forward to some interesting debates
Ron
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#399 4 Nov 2013 at 2.32pm | | |
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Hi all,
My names Darren and I'm one of the bailiffs at BaitZone Crowsheath Fishery in Downham, Essex.
I've joined the forum to answer any questions, post catch reports and post any offers we will be doing at our lakes.
Look forward to speaking to you.
Darren
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#398 2 Nov 2013 at 1.56pm | | |
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Just clocked 11,700 guest online 
Think we could be a bit busy if they were all to sign up as newbies 
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#397 23 Oct 2013 at 11.47am | | |
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Hi everyone,
I am just getting back in to carping after a few years layoff (had all my tackle stolen in 2003 which was uninsured). Anyway I am ebaying like mad at the moment to build it all back up and have joined a local syndicate water. No massive fish but it is a local water run by a great group of guys, great social side too.
Anyway thats me,
Cheers
Nick
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#396 15 Oct 2013 at 1.43pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi Guys, sort of new to the forum, was a member years ago and just re-registered as couldn't remember user name etc! Have been away from fishing for the last 5 years or so due to work/family and getting a bit disillusioned with the whole thing.
However taken my son a few times pleasure fishing recently and got the bug back!!
Keith
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#395 10 Oct 2013 at 8.54pm | | |
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Message Suppressed by Forum Moderator.
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#394 8 Oct 2013 at 8.11pm | | |
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In reply to Post #393
i think you'll find theres a few on here who'd be interested in those kind of venues
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#393 8 Oct 2013 at 7.58pm | | |
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In reply to Post #392
Will post some pics later this week (if interested) :-)
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#392 8 Oct 2013 at 7.53pm | | |
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In reply to Post #391
i can see your catch reports will be very interesting reading material!
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#391 8 Oct 2013 at 7.46pm | | |
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Good evening,
My name is Peter, I live near Rotterdam and I have been chasing carp for about 25 years now.In Holland carp fishing is becoming more and more popular and therefore it is very busy on most of the smaller lakes and canals. For that reason,I decided to try and catch carp on the bigger rivers in Holland like Hollands Diep,Haringvliet and the Biesbosch-region. It is the same river where Dave Thorpe caught the Dutch record carp many many years ago. A very large riversystem that makes you feel real tiny.....This is my second year on these rivers,and I must say that it has put a sort of a spell on me I am not catching a lot of fish,but each and every fish I manage to catch overthere is very special to me.
Hopefully I will get to know some nice fishing-colleagues on this forum to share my passion with.
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#390 5 Oct 2013 at 2.06pm | | |
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In reply to Post #389
Its not about monsters boss its about enjoying yourself a few would do well to follow your example. Congratz on your catches
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#389 5 Oct 2013 at 9.36am | | |
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Hi all,
I've taken up fishing again properly this year after a 10 year lay off.
And I must say, I'm enjoying it a whole lot more than I ever have. I'm out there any time that I can .
Previously I was just an ordinary river fisherman, catching anything that would take my bait, and therefore not catching a great deal.
But this year I have achieved some pleasing pb's, biggest carp (16lb), 2 doubles in a day (in fact it was 3, 11lb, 13lb and 16lb) I realise that these aren't big fish compared to what the majority of you folk are catching, but I'm happy, I'm catching and for me that's all that matters.
Anyway, enough of my drivel.
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#388 30 Sept 2013 at 6.03pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all, Made the transition from match to Carp Fishing, im 48yrs old & wished I´d done it years ago
off to Cretelakes Sept 2014 & this site is a well of great INFO.
Tight Lines People
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#387 22 Sept 2013 at 9.52am | | |
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Message Suppressed by Forum Moderator.
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#386 21 Sept 2013 at 8.27am | | |
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Hi not new to carp fishing as Iv been doing it for years but had a break when my daughter was born now she is nearly 2 and getting back into carp fishing slowly going to start with week day overnighters.
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#385 12 Sept 2013 at 2.28am | | |
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Hi all, my names Rich, just getting back into carp fishing after a 14 year absence. Been fishing over 30 years, mainly general course fishing though. Looking forwards to banking a nice fish soon
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#384 9 Sept 2013 at 11.50am | | |
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hi am new to the forum i am a converted match fisherman and am slowly getting into the carp/specimen scene, been reading the posts for quite a while now and am impressed with the volume of info!!!!! get ready for my floods of questions
tight lines everyone
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#383 30 Aug 2013 at 10.31pm | | |
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In reply to Post #377
Just go for Shimano. I have been using a pair of the old 4500 aero GT for about 30 years and they have never let me down. If you go used I would suggest you look at the old GTE 8000. Depends what size waters you are fishing.
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#382 30 Aug 2013 at 10.26pm | | |
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Hello Everyone. New Member. Fishing on and Off for 35 years. Enjoy all sorts of fishing. Will even target Bream if they are a good stamp.
Pet Loves - Small intimate venues that offer some rod bending action even if the fish are not huge.
Pet Hates - Carpers who think they are fishing in France and empty 10 kilos of bait into an intimate venue and are surprised when the fish stop feeding.
We fish to catch not to feed them.
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#381 28 Aug 2013 at 12.36pm | | |
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Hi
Ian is my name
Am new to Carp fishing although have been fishing on and off on the canals for last couple of years.
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#380 26 Aug 2013 at 11.33am | | |
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In reply to Post #379
Hi all, my names Pete and I'm an alco.... bugger wrong forum, sorry, live in biggin hill and have a ddaps and bdas tickets, been carp fishing for 25 years on and off although still pants at it, just love the thrill of the chase!
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#379 26 Aug 2013 at 8.21am | | |
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In reply to Post #376
Greetings to all forum users, we are Schott-Oft Com and we are glad to join this forum.
We wish to extend our best regards to the forum users and admin.
Yokohama Mercantile Exchange
www.schott-oft.com
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#378 19 Aug 2013 at 4.38pm | | |
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Hi all, been carp fishing for 10 years + but never signed up to this forum . First time for eveything Look forward to enjoying it
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#377 18 Aug 2013 at 11.05pm | | |
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Hi all I'm mark aka BOOMBOOM lol just been converted from match fishing to carp fishing love and love it but having trouble picking rods and reels think I want fox xt but not sure about the reels lol help is needed
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#376 17 Aug 2013 at 8.55pm | | |
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Hi all, I'm Adam from fareham. Only been carping for around 9 months. Totally hooked already. Was a loyal sea fisherman for 20 years but I haven't been back on the beach since my first carp trip! I'm bound to ask a thousand questions so apologies for that in advance!
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#375 9 Aug 2013 at 8.36pm | | |
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In reply to Post #374
Hello im James,
From Manchester, been fishing since early 90's, started carping in the last few years.
Here for advice and research!!!
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#374 7 Aug 2013 at 10.13pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi, my name is Chris, i fish the colne valley, fishing since 83.
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#373 6 Aug 2013 at 9.20pm | | |
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hello im new , name's scott from derbyshire
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#372 6 Aug 2013 at 7.36pm | | |
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In reply to Post #371
Hi all - new on the forum - looking for a carp fishing buddy in Devon - cheers Dan
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#371 6 Aug 2013 at 7.33pm | | |
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In reply to Post #370
Hi where do you fish mate ?
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#370 4 Aug 2013 at 12.37pm | | |
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Hi I am new to this forum I am from Exeter and fish 2-3 days a week hope to get some good tips here
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#369 30 Jul 2013 at 3.01pm | | |
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Hello im new, my names Dan and im from Manningtree. moving to ipswich soon so want to find somewhere to fish around there
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#368 25 Jul 2013 at 10.31pm | | |
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Hello
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#367 25 Jul 2013 at 8.17pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1000
greetings from Northern Ireland my name is Dave just re started carp fishing again and catching up on nw and old rigs etc
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#366 25 Jul 2013 at 11.05am | | |
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Hi All, my name is Arek, I'm from Poland, I've been following this forum for some time, now decided to join. Hope to learn a lot from you Guys
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#365 22 Jul 2013 at 11.57pm | | |
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Hi all, been lurking and decided to join up! Essex based carper with Fennes in Braintree and Chigborough at Heybridge as my locals. Loads of sound advice I have read on here so far, keep it up!
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#364 19 Jul 2013 at 10.24am | | |
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In reply to Post #363
Hi all, hoping to refresh myself as I aim to 'get back' into Carping after a lay off of quite a few years...
I'll look with interest on the latest happenings, techniques and how much gear I need to update or chuck out!!
see ya around..
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#363 20 Jun 2013 at 11.29pm | | |
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New to this so apologies if I post somewhere where I should not post. Wanna say hi no place I rather be than on the banks accept we my kids. Fished for a lot of years blanked a lot few successes many different waters some easy medium hard extremely hard still learning just being by the water is enough fish a bonus .
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#362 11 Jun 2013 at 10.52pm | | |
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New member, been on here a few weeks but forgot to make an introduction here
located nr Dartford, Kent,
been carp fishing since about 2006/2007, used to fish Darenth Lakes, alot and grew up fishing them, mainly the Long Lake and had some good fish out of there,
Stopped fishing in 2010, and this year ive got back into it fully,
aim for the year is to catch a 20lb+ (pb is 33lb 7oz english, but only had 3 20's so want to catch some more)
probably be back on ddaps very soon fishing kirby or sutton
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#361 8 Jun 2013 at 7.31pm | | |
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In reply to Post #360
Welcome Rainer. There are quite a few ex-pat carpers living in Germany on here. Hope you enjoy it here Take as you find. There is good and bad on every forum and this one has more than its share of good...
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#360 5 Jun 2013 at 4.37pm | | |
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Hi to Everybody,
I'm Rainer from Germany (as you can see from my nick-name). I'm mid 40 and I'm fishing since more than 30 years and especially since rabout 25years specialized on carp.
My english-grammer are not the best (also spelling) - so please accept my excuse in advance.
Have a nice time on the bank and always a wet and tight line.
Thx & BR
Rainer
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#359 30 May 2013 at 8.46pm | | |
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hi im new to this site only been carp fishing for 2 years so onl just getting into it. was just wondering if anyone could advise on the best rigs to use. i have been using the method but i am looking to branch into other rigs i have tried the chod but not sure i got it right the same with zig. also does anyone know any decent fisheries in the north west?
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