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In reply to Post #769
Cheers bud!
Its like a whole new world to me!
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In reply to Post #768
Welcome to the forum mate & back to the fishing 
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Good afternoon all.
New to the forum, after more than 10 years off the banks.
Got the buzz again following a recent 3 night trip to a lake in Essex, sorted all my gear out, replaced old gear for new in places.
Back out next week, cannot wait!
Great forum with some really great threads
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Hi all, Looking forward to gather more tips and help where I can! Tight lines!
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Hi all, just enrolled and looking forward to learning and sharing with you guys
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In reply to Post #762
Welcome to the mad house
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Welcome to the forum. 
We could all probably take a page out of one of Chris Yates books from time to time!
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In reply to Post #762
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In reply to Post #761
AUP everyone.
Long time lurker who has finally joined up.
Real name is Ash (bennysamways is my Instagram, sorry!) and Ive been an angler for 35 years in an around Bedfordshire, 20 on the rivers chasing barbel and chub whilst the last 10 or 15 years have been almost exclusively carp fishing.
Love this forum; mainly the pics that Mark puts up in the SS hook bait thread (of which a couple of mine are in there!).
I'm obsessed but take it about as seriously as Chris Yates does.
ATB
Ash
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Thank you for the warm welcome Vossy.
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In reply to Post #759
Welcome to the forum mate
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Hello everyone!
New here & from the Kings Lynn (ish) area.
I'm coming back to carp fishing after a long 10+ year break - it's true what they say it never really leaves you!
Tight lines & I look forward to chatting.
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In reply to Post #756
Welcome back
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In reply to Post #756
You're like a lot of us, dont put pressure on yourself, just enjoy it when you can and it suits you. I stopped enduring, and just enjoying a long tine ago.
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A returning member, according to my profile I joined January 2006 quite possibly earlier.
Gave up carp fishing 10 years ago mostly due to family and work commitments,
I was having clear out in my loft and thought I'd better start using that gear again.
Probably take a few day ticket sessions to get the bug back, failing that spend the winter as a keyboard angler waiting for fair weather.
Ain't getting any younger
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Hi all
Old member returning to the forum after a few years away from Fishing. Becoming a grandad and my love of 2 (and 4) wheels has used up a lot of my time.
Having been a member of SDAA (Shefford and District Angling) for many years then moving to the Priory in Weston for a few, I took a couple of years away (unintentionally, it just happened).
I am back on the SDAA ticket and am hoping to get some more time on the bank.
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In reply to Post #748
How do Gwyn you were tinfish back in the day weren’t you ? Welcome back
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In reply to Post #751
Welcome all you newcomers, come on in and get comfy 
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Hi all, new to this forum but seem to remember a few names from the cemex days.
Still getting out a bit now & then but fish for other species to break it up a bit.
Don't do face book or any of that stuff ,have lurked around here on & off decided to take the plunge so be gentle.
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In reply to Post #749
After a hiatus of better part of a decade, apart from yearly lure trips I’ve started on the canals just to see if the spark is still there, unsurprisingly it is so. It won’t be long before the garage is full of gear. As commented before quite a few faces from the old Cemex days, looking forward to it
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Finally able to post. Hi all.
Some names on here that I recognise from the old Cemex forum days.
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I'm not new, but I am back 
Took a long break from carp fishing with just a dabble now and then, did a lot of barbel fishing, Tenkara, sea fishing and whatever else presented itself.
I always was an angler who fished for everything.
But now, I find myself with a yearning for carp again.
Been putting the gear back together again - just need reels and a cradle and I'm good to go. And I've already paid for the reels, but it would seem I'm being ripped off lol.
Anyway, I see a few familiar faces are still here 
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Getting back into carping after a very loooong time away.
It's more sophisticated (rigs) now and waaaaay more expensive but there's a lot to learn and a lot more to spend .... should be fun !
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In reply to Post #744
Hello mate…. We need another social 😂
Hope you are well👍
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In reply to Post #744
Welcome, new and old
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Hey gang not new but been a long time since I was last here , time to make an appearance. Usedto MOD the forum hope everyone's well.
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Yeah I’m new. I don’t ask anglers anything on the bank. I keep myself to myself so after being back at it for coming up 4years now I got loads to say. Hope I ain’t inappropriate just got a load of questions and also experience to share. Cheers all
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Hi All
New to the forum,
Been fishing for getting on 50yrs, but not carp, had a few years away from it , started up again and I am hooked on fishing for carp, I go on my own now so don't get on rivers anymore. looking forward to picking some brains.
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Hi everyone, new to the forum and Looking forward to navigating around all the different threads, cheers
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Hi all, newbie here.
Just joined the forum but I've been carp fishing for 10+ years after my youngest badgered me into taking him fishing then lost interest. I of course was hooked!
I fish when I can, never enough and I prefer quiet venues where I can enjoy the peace and quiet and maybe catch one or two.
PB (if it matters) 39.10 Common
Thanks
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In reply to Post #738
oy oy, northwest here, just getting back into fishing after a long break, am only going to be a day session angler, way to old now for really long sessions.
have still got my old course gear and have started picking up a few bits and bobs(wow how quickly stuff has changed/progressed) to get me a bit more into the carp side of things.
got a small local water to fish, nothing really big in it but hopefully enough to keep me busy.
tight lines to all.
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Back again Last post 2017, been in out up down and all sorts spotted a few of the "old" members already. Hope you are all OK new and old of course  . MAking my fishing my raison D'etre again, starting with River Weaver coarse fishing. Carp kit still all in good nick with some new to me Prodigies to try out.
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In reply to Post #733
Morning everyone - another new forum member introducing himself...
I first started fishing as a youngster about 40 years ago, then took a lengthy break as career/family/kids took over but started up again about three years ago.
Decided to concentrate on carp fishing with the occasional coarse fishing day every now and again
Still feel very much a novice but learning all the time and look forward to contributing to the forums where I can
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Hi All,
Been a member of the forums for a few years but haven't visited until recently as I've only just got back on the bank. I've been a keen fisherman all my life but haven't been able to fish so much in recent years due to other commitments. Hoping to get on a syndicate/club water somewhat local (Oxfordshire) and get some more fish on the bank!
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Big Thumbs up to all the big fish lads! just coming over from the match/course side so will be looking for lot of help to get a few on the bank!
john
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Good afternoon
Ive been floating around here a quite a while picked up loads of Tips 
I'm mainly a weeknd session Carp angler, but do go match fishing with my Son as he enjoys this more.
Been fishing on and off for about 10 years after a neighbour gave me the bug
Looking to expand my skills from small water PVA bag fishing to Bigger waters.
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Hi, new user here!
I am a British (well dual-nationality now) angler living in France.
I am an all-round angler I suppose but carp fishing is my favourite if I get the time!
Have been on other forums in the distant past and have been lurking on this one lately.
Might get round to posting from time to time...
Sam.
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Aye up everyone, used to be a member on here years ago and couldn't remember my log in details , haven't been fishing in about 10 years and decided to take it up again, thought id rejoin and see what I've missed/learn what's new. Hopefully catch some of you on the bank 
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hello been using the forum for years for looking at tackle reviews and general reading really, took a 2-3 year break from fishing due to work family etc, recently moved down to the south coast (Portsmouth) from Norfolk. Currently buying new kit ready for after summer when il be able to get out a few nights a week.
Probably look for a few smaller local waters to get back into things, this area is completely new to me obviously Yateley ain’t to far of a drive but want to get back into the swing of things 1st get a bend in the rod. Any recommendations for decent clubs around Hampshire? Thanks 👌
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Hi all, Been fishing a few years now and thought I would actually post on here rather than just scroll through occasionally reading reviews on stuff
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Hello all
Well I'm certainly not "new to the forum" but I have been MIA for a few years after moving to Toronto, Canada.
I have been on and off fishing since being here (moved in 2007) and haven't posted on here since 2015, I now have two kids so it has made my fishing very sparse, like 2 or 3 times a year, the seasons are pretty short because of the cold weather which also doesn't help.
Bait making was always a big thing and after moving to Canada I discovered that its a huge struggle to get any of the boilie ingredients, plus most of the carp here have never seen a hook or bait in their life so naturals like maize works extremely well, plus its very difficult to prebait a water as vast as lake Ontario
I sort of switches hobbies and started brewing beer and entering competitions. I really miss the fishing and carp scene (which is almost non existent here in Canada) and decided that its time to concentrate on the hobby that I really love and is a lot more healthy.
I do miss the bait making and the Canadian Carp Club has started stocking CC Moores baits and ingredients so I'm now excited with the thought of making my own base mixes again and catching on my baits again, even if they are going to cost a fortune with the prices of the ingredients due the Canadian Carp Club having to pay to ship them over here. . There are still a few months to go before its warm enough to get onto the back on to the bank but I'm super buzzing..
Just wanted to drop in and say a "Hello again, I'm back" to the old timers who remember me, and a Hi to those who have joined since I went MIA.
Its good to be back.
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Hi everyone.
New to the forum, been fishing for over 15yrs now.
Slowly getting more into big carp fishing.
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Welcome @Jolinesmiler, I too am new to fishing like you, let's become friends, why not?
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In reply to Post #704
Hello everyone, I too am new to this forum...
I've been a fishing enthusiast since I was a child, and I'm looking forward to sharing ideas with you...!
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In reply to Post #720
Hello all! New here. Nice to meet you!
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Hi everybody from the north west manchester hope your all doing good been a long time lurker
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Hi All,
Been curtain twitch a while on here now and thought I'd like to post so me in a nutshell, been carping for the last year after a 15 year break and the bug has well and truely took hold.
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Hiya all, I'm looking at getting back to carp fishing after about 10 years away from it. So thought I would come back to the forum aswell
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Hi all, newbie here. Although I have been creeping reading tackle reviews and such for probably the last 2 years! Thought it was about time to make myself an account
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Hi, I'm in Midlands uk. Used the site for a faq reference point really. I now find myself needing some more bespoke information though so needed to register. Great source of information by the way guys, thank you.
If anyone can help, (I'm sorry of posted in wrong area) I am in search of spare spools for the Penn Affinity 2 8000 LC or equivalent. I don't know if the new 3 spools fit, or if the 7000 do either. Any help appreciated.
Cheers
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Hi all, anybody can tell me the Frontier X door, is the same size as the 1man Frontier or is it higher? Thanks
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In reply to Post #700
Thank you.
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In reply to Post #694
Welcome. I also new here.
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In reply to Post #697
Welcome
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In reply to Post #703
welcome from London.
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In reply to Post #705
welcome
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In reply to Post #705
Good for you mate , welcome to the forum .
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Hi all, I'm new to the forum, just started carp fishing again after 12yr away from it after raising kids and sorting my life out haha
Done my first night back on the bank last weekend and it was like I'd never been away from it. The Fever is back!!
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Hi all been fishing on and off all my life got into the carp scene about 4 years ago and never stopped since hope to stick around as i love a good old forum !
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Hi all,
My first post like many on here I’m getting back in to fishing after quite a few years away.
My mate has encouraged me to get back in to carp and will be coaching me through my first year back on it. I will be doing my first night session ever on the 7th with him and am looking forward to the learning curve ready for the trip to France in October.
Cheers
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Evening all, hope you're all well, thought I'd say hello, been using the site since October 19 when I decided to start fishing for carp as got the bug hard, been fishing all my life on and off mainly for barbel as had a famous uncle that I used to fish with, live in the Bedfordshire area so trying local places,
Thought its important to say I've purchased many item through good recommendations through this site so thanks to everyone, learning a great deal,as they say every day is a school day and have enjoyed some of the many great discussions.
Purchased my 2nd bivvy this week so will be out soon to check it out, big targets this year, I would like to catch a good 30lb carp, got lucky last year with a 46lb, so looking for my first 30lb,
Thanks again,tight lines to all. TC
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Hi guys can anyone recommend if a daiwa 20 GS BR LT 5000-c is a good reel to use for spod/marker on a nash dwarf 4.5lb?
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In reply to Post #699
Welcome
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used to love fishing as a boy, so I decided to give this carping a go this year, absolutely loving it. Based in St ives Cambs. This is my first post, not sure how this all works yet but looking forward to reading and learning about your experiences on the banks. Tight lines
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In reply to Post #696
Hi,
I'm new to the forum (even though I have been browsing around for the past few months) and I am pleased to be part of such community. I have been fishing for carp for more than 10 years, however, in the past couple of years, I did not get much fishing as I used to do due to time and space reasons (i.e. loads of tackle). Based in Cambridge right now and currently building a day-roving setup for short - but hopefully successful carp sessions. Looking to improve my knowledge of carp rigs adapted to British waters.
Cheers!
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In reply to Post #695
Hi all,
Matchman for a fair few years and now have a lack of time to fish week after week. Now looking to do more short sessions for bigger fish.
Based in Luton and accumulating new gear as we speak
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In reply to Post #694
Welcome mate .
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Hi my name is Andrej im from Serbia, been looking for a while now. I started fishing when i was really young in the 90s. Made a huge break, got back into it a few years ago. Best decision ive made!
Hope to contribute and exchange knowledge and info from the bank.
Cheeers.
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Hi
I'm new to the forum. I've been a casual river angler for about 10 years. Started carping about a year ago and am hooked! :0
I've been on day ticket lakes until now but have just been accepted onto a syndicate near me, a lake much larger and deeper than I'm used to! Looking for tips to improve my angling.
Thanks
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Guys I’m a total novice to pure carp fishing.My quarry for the past 10 years has been Barbel and before that match angling.I need plenty of feed back as to tackle and tactics.I wish to make my own baits and the my own 4 rigs.I have to take my limited funds into account as I’m a pensioner.Any help with were to get bait additives and how to the rigs would be most appreciated.
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Hi
Getting back into the game
Some interesting stuff on here
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Evening all I am new to the forum.
I have picked it all back up after the best part of 10 years. I am looking forward to get to knowing others and learning some tips of helping me bank some carp
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In reply to Post #688
evening, Im Oli aka Grolly and been on here for quite some time, forgot my login detail but suddenly remembered them the other week so decided to jump back on to see whats been posted and too see if its still as active as it was probably 15 years ago when i first came across this site.
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In reply to Post #687
Alright lads, not so much a new member, but and old one checking in. Was on here loads early to mid 2000s, good ol days before the dreaded FB. A few socials I remember, horseshoe, scouts pit, the one at Newark.
The competition, was it Battlecarp? Or something like that..,
Any of the old faces still about? Muzza, carp man Conway? I’m sure I’ll remember a few in due course
Done the house and kids thing, kinda still on an angling break, but maybe in the foreseeable future a return to the bank
Andy
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Hello 👋 Thanks for having me 😊👋
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In reply to Post #685
Have a look at this Handy FAQ. Also you'll need to have them uploaded to a picture hosting site already, you can't up[load from your own computer to the forum
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Hi there new to the forum, how do I attach photos? Thanks
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In reply to Post #682
Hi all,
newly arrived, top carp chat on here loads to learn.
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In reply to Post #682
Welcome along mate. Some very interesting reding material on here along with very knowledgable members
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In reply to Post #681
Good afternoon all
Im new to the forum
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In reply to Post #680
Welcome to the madhouse mate
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In reply to Post #679
Evening all
New member please be gentle lol
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Hello All ,
returning after a few years , couldn't remember log in details so new account, cant wait to start picking the brains off a few of you and having some input along the way.
tight lines gents
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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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In reply to Post #676
Welcome back .
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In reply to Post #675
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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Newbie here, hope everyone is well, stay safe carpers!
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In reply to Post #673
Hello one and all... First post for me on here. I hope to meet like minded people
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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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In reply to Post #671
Hi every one just like to say hello my fist post from a newbe
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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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In reply to Post #668
If anyone has any good lake recommendations around the bristol area im all ears!
You'll be lucky
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In reply to Post #668
Welcome mate , ask the question on venues UK and hopefully somebody will be able to help you out
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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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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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In reply to Post #662
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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In reply to Post #661
Hi Richie and welcome. Plenty of lurkas on this forum mate so you'll feel right at home
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In reply to Post #660
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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In reply to Post #659
Welcome to you all
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In reply to Post #658
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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In reply to Post #657
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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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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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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In reply to Post #654
Sorry the word saltwiter contains the word twit
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In reply to Post #653
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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In reply to Post #652
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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In reply to Post #651
Once again , welcome guys .
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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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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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In reply to Post #648
Welcome guys
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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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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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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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In reply to Post #644
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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In reply to Post #643
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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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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In reply to Post #640
Sounds good .
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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #635
Plenty of choices dependent on your budget . A good few threads on here about alarms.
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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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In reply to Post #633
Welcome back
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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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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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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #626
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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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In reply to Post #624
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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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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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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In reply to Post #620
Welcome mate .
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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #1000
how do you contact a Moderator??
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In reply to Post #613
Welcome Chris
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In reply to Post #612
Hi Michael and welcome to the madhouse!
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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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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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In reply to Post #610
Just dive in mate . There are a few snippers on here but who cares .
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In reply to Post #609
Thanks for the welcome
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In reply to Post #608
Welcome mate , I was the same as you for many years .
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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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In reply to Post #606
Hi Emily and welcome
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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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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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In reply to Post #1000
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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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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In reply to Post #601
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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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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In reply to Post #598
Hello, skinnywhite! Welcome to the forum as well! From a fellow newbie.
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In reply to Post #585
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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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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In reply to Post #596
A 'just being there' angler
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In reply to Post #1000
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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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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In reply to Post #593
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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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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In reply to Post #591
Wellcome to the forum James
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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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In reply to Post #588
Welcome to the forum.
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In reply to Post #588
Welcome
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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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In reply to Post #586
Welcome
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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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In reply to Post #580
Welcome mate and enjoy 😉
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In reply to Post #582
Welcome
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In reply to Post #582
Welcome mate
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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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In reply to Post #580
Hi and welcome mate
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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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In reply to Post #578
Hi and welcome Steve
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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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In reply to Post #576
Hi and welcome Shaun, i don’t think the site is Tapatalk compatible?
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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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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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In reply to Post #573
Hi and welcome Michael
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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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In reply to Post #571
Hi and welcome Neil
Steve
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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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In reply to Post #569
Ask away mate, and don’t worry, sometimes the answers are even more silly
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Hi, new to the forum, hopefully won’t ask too many silly questions
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In reply to Post #566
Welcome mate, hope you enjoy.
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In reply to Post #566
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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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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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In reply to Post #563
Hi and welcome mate, maybe post in th UK venues section about various venues
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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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In reply to Post #561
Hi and welcome
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Yes, I am. Happy to be here.
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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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In reply to Post #558
Hi and welcome mate.
Maybe do a post in the U.K. venues section
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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #553
We're keeping it real!
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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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In reply to Post #549
Welcome back mate
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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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In reply to Post #547
Welcome mate
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi! I'm a coplete newbie here!
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In reply to Post #545
Welcome back mate and good look on your campaign
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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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Cheers mate
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Hello spud welcome mate
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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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In reply to Post #540
Around the middle of July then?
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Hahaha that's funny wine and dine a mod 
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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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In reply to Post #1000
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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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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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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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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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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Hello im new to the forum and looking forward to getting advice from some great anglers!
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In reply to Post #528
Thanks Richard for the welcome 😊👍🏻
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In reply to Post #527
Hi Shaun welcome to the Fourm
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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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In reply to Post #525
Hi and welcome
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Hi all new to the forum
Atb
Ash
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In reply to Post #523
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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In reply to Post #522
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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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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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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In reply to Post #519
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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In reply to Post #518
Are you in the bass society mate? Used to love fishing at the gower for bass really good fun 😃
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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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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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Hi all, new to this forum although i have been carping since 1982, good to see an interesting crowd here
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In reply to Post #513
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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Hi and welcome mate
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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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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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Hi all,
Been visiting this website since I got back into fishing 4 months ago after a 10 year absence.
Finally decided to learn to drive and passed my test in May after riding bikes for 20 plus years, got a car ( it might only be a fiat panda but will fit all my gear and my 5 year old son at a push, not the wife sadly ) when an idea came into my head " I could start fishing again". Spent at least 4 weeks looking at reviews and opinions on tackle etc before drawing up a list of what I needed, checking online and local tackle shops for the best prices and booking a couple of days of work to allow for shopping trips and courier deliveries. What I estimated the cost to be and the actual cost varied quite a lot ( but don't tell the wife ) but you can't skimp on comfort. When it came to terminal tackle I was a bit lost, chods, zigs, spods, pop ups etc were all new phrases to me so when I went to my local shop I spoke to an assistant who took me around and explained what all the bits and pieces were for, I felt like a kid again but in a good way. It was exciting being back in a tackle shop and decided to leave the chods and zigs until my confidence and skill increased and have been using a simple running rig and pre tied hook lengths with success. I haven't set myself any goals or targets as "I've gotta get a 20 or 30 pounder " as I'm quite happy enjoying the peace and quiet and getting a couple of low doubles per session
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In reply to Post #506
All bile is!!!belachan boilies
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In reply to Post #508
Hi and welcome
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hello
just a quick hi from a new member in Swansea, very limited carp fishing experience.
john
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In reply to Post #506
Welcome, happy fishing to you too!
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Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Whishing happy fishing to everyone.
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In reply to Post #502
only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's
I know it's a different world now, but fishing for two months and after small to medium mid 20's..........
Don't get misled by the comics/Facebook/whatever, 20's are still big fish. Catch a 40 now, and where do you go from that? It took me at least 6 months to catch a 30
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In reply to Post #503
Hi and welcome mate
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello All!
Stoke-on-Trent carper here! Been fishing on the carp scene for about 6 years now but I took a 2 year break until now whilst I focused on building my business empire! Itching to get stuck right back in and put the long hours and homework in whilst I prepare to fish in the Prince Albert in January!
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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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hello all just started carping this year extremely new to the carp world , only been going after carp for 2 months now but mainly after small medium sized fish upto mid 20's caught an 16lb 2 the other week which dont think bad going considering a newbie .
currently just bought some small water carp rods 2.25 lb as only plan for small waters at moment and running fox eos 5000 with 10lb line for the moment . before had been using avon type rods and ledger or float fishing fairly close in mainly using pellets , maize and groundbait . been successful using method feeders been using the esp mega feeder and using pva mesh threaded onto hooklink .
cheers matt
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In reply to Post #380
you forgot to mention and your a great guitar player Pete
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I'm back its been over 2 years since I had all my stuff stolen and I've only just started to get more gear. God I've missed it so hello and can't wait to get back out on the bank
I still need alarms bivvy so if you've got anything cheap let me know guys n girls thanks xx
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Hi
New to forum, just moved to Cambridgeshire, looking for some good Carp fishing in the Ely & Surrounding areas,
any suggestions are appreciated
Cheers
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In reply to Post #496
Cheers, will do.
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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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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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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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In reply to Post #492
Hi and welcome
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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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In reply to Post #490
Cheers m8 much appreciated !
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hello,
Been fishing for probably ten years around the NW. Looking for some carp chat!!!
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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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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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hello everyone from Bolton in the flooded north west
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Hi all 👍 New to the forum , 24 years old! Love my fishing! From Cambridge! 😀
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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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Hello all ,
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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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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #469
Welcome to the forum Jim enjoy
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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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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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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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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all.
New member here and the best to everyone.
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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #447
just saying hi from Cambridgeshire uk,,,
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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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Has anyone here fished the long-term, Hampton Court? Thinking about having a go this season.
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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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just joined the group looking for tips on the snowman rig
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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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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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In reply to Post #451
Why don't you put your videos up in the blog section mate
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In reply to Post #452
Quite a lot on here about hook lake mates
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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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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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In reply to Post #449
Hi Alan welcome to the fourm mate
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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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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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In reply to Post #446
Just saying Hi
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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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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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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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In reply to Post #42
Alreet chaps.
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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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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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Afternoon all. I'm from Taiwan. can't wait learning with you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hi
I am Tony. I look forward to chatting to you all.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hi, just joined, been into coarse fishing since the 70s and now enjoy long sessions after carp or cats.
Steve
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #392
Will post some pics later this week (if interested) :-)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In reply to Post #1000
Hi, my name is Chris, i fish the colne valley, fishing since 83.
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hello im new , name's scott from derbyshire
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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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In reply to Post #370
Hi where do you fish mate ?
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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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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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Hello
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to the forum guys, have fun!
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Hi,
I'm new I'm from Kent
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi im dennis from slovenia i actualy introduced myself here.
Slovenija
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Hello all, forgot I had this account. So never got round to posting an introduction.
Anyway I'm jack. Been fishing for 40 years, mainly sea fishing with a bit of coarse. Last year I started carp fishing, didn't get chance to fish much last season as I had a serious neck injury. Anyway started my season a month ago and started with a lovely 10lbs common from Kingston fishery in Warwickshire. Also fished bishops bowls lots of times, mainly course fishing, but once or twice for the carp, blanked big time, but been new at the time don't think helped. Hopefully this season I can get my first carp on the bottom form there.
Both of these lakes are only 10 mins from my house so I'm a bit spoilt think I prefer Kingston as its less commercial for me, plus it has a nice head of Carp for a small fishery, will be fishing it again this week, hoping to bank a couple of the carp in there.
Anyway that's enough waffle from me, might see a few of you around as I see Bishops bowls is popular on here.
YIS
JS
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello guys,
I'm new to this forum and i'm glad to be here, there are many useful stuffs ...
My name is Maxim, and im from Skopje, Macedonia ( Balkan Peninsula ).
Cheers,
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In reply to Post #352
welcome i hope you enjoy this is a great forum
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Hi! another old git to bore you all!
I love to fish and have fished all my life on and off, we used to have it good when i was a lad, during the war.............................. 
X
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Hi I've just joined I have been browsing the forum for a few weeks now. I have been carp fishing for around 15 years mostly in kent but have only really fished easy to medium waters. I have just taken the step up to quite a hard fishery across the road from where I live run by MKF in Larkfield so may be after a few tips.
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In reply to Post #346
I know it, 43 isn't old.
Thanks, Ken.
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In reply to Post #346
HI guys, joined a while ago but been stealing tips rather than contributing until now!
Am a member of Godalming AC in Surrey and so have started targeting a couple of their carp waters with a view to doing some longer sessions as the weather continues to improve.
Look forward to speaking to you on here...
Regards
Ryan
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In reply to Post #344
43 is NOT old!!!
66 is old-ish... 
Welcome to the forum.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi Everyone
Am new to this site and cant seem to navigate it very well, maybe cos I am female lol. I am needing to find out how to contact mark Hutchinson to book some private tuition. DO you know anyone that may have an email address. Have tried to find him on facebook but there are loads of Mark Hutchinson s !!! argh, please help.... cheers jo
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Hi all,
I'm Sauro and live in Italy (beg your pardon for my english, I know, it's awful)
I'm an old carp angler, it's not because I began carping in '94, but just because I'm 43.
I follow your interesting threads for a while and now joined.
Cheers
Sauro
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In reply to Post #340
same
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In reply to Post #1000
nice
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Hai i am new to this forum.
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Hi
Registered for a while, so thought I would send my first post and say hi. Live in Suffolk and have been fishing for well over 25 years, just decided I wanted to concentrate more on dedicating time to Carp fishing having spent the last few seasons improving my general float, feeder fishing and fish handling with carp up mainly 10-15lbs with an odd one up to twenty. Already got some good tips on watercraft and tackle to help me get started and have a kettle now if anyone wanted to say hi on the bank.
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Not new just not been on for a looooooooooooooooooong time
Im actually >>> http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Profile.asp?UID=12892 Cant remember login details though :(
Hi all
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Hi all look forward to using the forum
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Hi all
Just thought i would join the crazy gang. I am a middle aged carper (about 12 years experience) mostly fishing in the Somerset, Dorset area. Wonder if any of you guys ( and girls) ever fish this area. Thought i would register as i can do with all the help and tips i can get. Look forward to hearing the news and banter.
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In reply to Post #1000
hi all my name is dean i live in essex been fishing on and off for 30 years, spent 10 of those as a skipper on a trawler and served 8 years as an rnli crew member, sold all my carp gear about 3 years ago BIG MISTAKE. i decided i miss it so much so started getting my kit sorted again for this year. well thats me and hi to all looking forward to reading hints tips an advice on hear and maybe helping other with advice and tips cheers!
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In reply to Post #331
thank you Marc !
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In reply to Post #332
Nice one!
You already write better than 95% on here!
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I am very excited to be writing in a forum English!
sorry for my english but I'm using google translator
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In reply to Post #330
You're not wrong there Stefano!
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hello all
I'm Stefano da Verona
I am happy to be writing in this forum English
I think you need to learn English very much!
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In reply to Post #328
I do not know what happened, i must have done something wrong , thanks for the correction
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CristiY
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Hello, my name is Cristian Mitrea, are from Romania and I was part of the Romanian national team of carpfishing 4 years, I have 4 the World Championship (Belgium, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa) have two national championship titles, a world vice-champion title and a world record amount in a contest for 100 hours (1016 kg - Maconka - Hungary 2005). I live in the UK in October 2012 specifically in Luton and I would like to find some lakes where I could fish and also to know can I enroll in an open competition. Thank you and wish you stretched wires
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In reply to Post #326
Hi everyone,
new to the forum , been chasing carp around for the past 20 years and looking forward to talking carp with like minded individuals , tight lines steve
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello all, new to this site but been going through a few threads and i am finding it very informative, i have fished since i was 10, i am now 42, mainly flyfished for trout and grayling, but had a few times here and there general coarse fishing, had a go mainly for carp from august last year and plan on fishing for mainly carp this year, also regular lure angler for perch and pike, mainly the colder months, look forward to a lot of learning.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi I'm new to fishing in general and just started carp fishing I've fished a couple of places and caught 3 carp so far. My first carp was a ten pound ghost carp and two four pound commons in a 3 hr session after two 24 hr no show sessions.
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Hi all,
I'm Ian, been fishing (general coarse and sea) on and off since I was a kid, although more off than on for the last decade or so. Got back into angling regularly within the last year and recently decided to get into carp fishing, after years spent travelling round, and since I'm now somewhat settled in an area with a few decent carp fisheries (Oxfordshire).
Already learnt quite a lot from browsing the site and being introduced to the search function certainly helped!
Hope to learn a lot more and get a PB worth actually noting down and remembering
Cheers
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Hello, I'm dean from Cornwall and just getting back into carping after putting the rods down about 10 years ago, was a long time member of R.A.C in Cornwall and I recognise one or two names on here from back in the day.
Look forward to catching up with friends and the latest trends
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Hi I'm Danny I live in lincolnshire, I'm new to the forum and new to carp fishing but trying my hardest and just enjoying it
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In reply to Post #1000
The link does not appear to work, not on my computer anyway ?
I thought i would say Hello to all & say what a cracking forum this is,I dont get to fish as much as i would like now that i have kids (priority) but i enjoy the Fishy conversations here which helps take away the blues when not able to get on the bank, especially in the winter.
Yes another fare weather fisherman and am not ashamed to admit it, too bleeding cold for me
A big HELLO from me
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In reply to Post #317
Niko, always nice to have members from another country as they tend to have a different outlook on carpfishing to us Brits. I look forward to hearing about your experiences. Welcome.
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In reply to Post #317
Welcome!
I am willing to bet that your English is a hell of a lot better than much of the so-called 'English' used by some of the members on here
Additionally, I am certain that your English is better than the German of 99% of the English members on here (with one or two notable exceptions who are English but work and live in your country).
Enjoy the forum. It can be a funny place at times and an aggravating place at others but for the most part you will get lots of good info off the members on here.
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Hello,
my name is Niku. Iam 28 years old from Germany.
Don't be angry with me, but my English is not so good, but it is getting better ;-)
I hope to get some good informations here if needed, of course I will try to give my experience to you too.
greetings Niku
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hi, im scott . new to this forum. wanted to say hi to all
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In reply to Post #154
Hi guys is good to be back posting been a longgggg time
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Hello All.
Not quite my first post, but after being a lurker for a while, I signed up.
So, I've been fishing sinse I was old enough to leave the house on my own and started carping in the mid 80's. I fish as often as 'real life' allows, and if everything works out will be more often this year as I've just got a Hams Hall ticket.
Tight lines
Sloppy
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hi all im danny fairly new to fishing i've been on here for a while so i thought it was about time i posted
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Hi Gary from exeter, newish for an old guy !!!!
returned to fishing intermitantly but hoping to get some done and learn a bit
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In reply to Post #310
Hi Gaz im an exeter chap too fairly new too
G
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Hi Guys I was told about this forum by a guy i met, so have dropped in to say Hi,
Fairly new to Carping and trying hard to learn.
Based in Exeter
and erm .....erm .......erm.......erm......
Im a man of few words
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Hey all,
I'm Jon, I'm looking at starting up coarse fishing. I've recently taken up Sea Fishing and although I enjoy it, I'd like something more to fill my time. Hope to chat with many of you on the forum.
Cheers
Jon
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Hey all,
I'm Jon, I'm looking at starting up coarse fishing. I've recently taken up Sea Fishing and although I enjoy it, I'd like something more to fill my time. Hope to chat with many of you on the forum.
Cheers
Jon
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In reply to Post #1000
hi my name is ian i joined the forum this week i have found it very informative thanks
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Hi my names nathan im new to forum great place with lods of tips im just on with buying carp tackle to get back on the lakes any good lakes in east yorkshire and any good tips.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi,
Been looking in for a while now, and decided to join up, I have been fishing on & off for about 20 years I'm in the process of starting up again after selling my gear, young family!!
I'm from the Peterborough area but originally from Watford, look forward to speaking to you all soon.
Thanks mark
P.s Anyone want a kitchen
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello All,
Been using the forum for a while but haven't posted anything so here it goes!
My name is Joe, been fishing (for all coarse fish) on and off since I can remember, though I am try to get back on the bank much more often. targeting the specimens whether be it carp, pike or tench.
Always willing to share info and gather more angling know-how.
Cheers
Joe
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Hello to you all!
I've been looking at the forum recently as a guest and decided to become a member at last.
My names Carl and I've been fishing on and off for the last 7 years but over the last two years have found that carp fishing is what I really enjoy! Haven't fished for some months and can't wait to get back out there and start again
Cheers carl
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Hi everyone, I'm lenny and I'm getting back in to carp fishing after years of college and crap jobs etc. I've caught a 33lb carp, about 6 in the 20's and a fair few between 10 and 20. I want to know everything I need to know about carp fishing and more, hopefully with the help of all you wise carpers. Thanks.
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Hello all just want to introduce myself in Peri from mold north wales.I've been carping for 10 years now of and on .I mainly fish day ticket venues around Chester.hope to chat soon
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In reply to Post #1000
Afternoon guys,
Been looking around the forums for a while an thought I write a post and say Hi.
Thanks
Phil
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all been lurking on here on and off for a few years now but the fishing went off the boil for a couple of years...
anyway Im back now I have more time to play with and an understanding Girlfriend so am looking to learn stuff from here and put it to good use...
Just joined up chelmsford angling in Eseex and cant wait to get some sessions in over the xmas period!
cheers
Jon.
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In reply to Post #297
welcome all
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi everybody
I been a member of this site for a while but ain't really been that involved within it as forums weren't really my thing when I joined.
Well I'm now back and have been quit active on other forums since I joined.
Anyway a bit about me:
I'm from Essex (near Southend on sea)
Been fishing for most of my life and been carp fishing for most of that.
I do love to catch Carp, Catfish and have started to get in to a bit of Pike fishing this winter.
I'm clocking on a bit, 35 now and going grey but not bald.
Stalking carp has really started to appeal to me.
I been to France once and bagged some nice carp while out there. The biggest one was 49 3/4lb
My biggest English carp is just 26 1/2lb from Doggits in Essex.
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Im Gavin just joined the forum,looks good thought id say hi.
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hi new to the forum just thought i would say hello.
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aalreet me canny carpo type peeps,..................Just a few lines to say hi.... joined the forum at long last as ive used it far to much to go to new waters and brush up on rigs and stuffs. Names Andy been a bivvy -Tramp for far to many years ....... im sure all the glugs and dips have eaten the old grey matter away .... just got back from a 48 on Bishops bowl which i found out about on here top site regards to all
Tight lines Andy
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Hi everyone I'm Jordan Iv been looking on the site for about a month and finally decided to join, hopefully I learn some stuff and possibly help others out. Been fishing for about 10 yrs around the east Sussex and Kent area.
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Hello everybody. My name is Maxim. I live in the center of Russia, in heart of the Ural mountains, in the city of Yekaterinburg.I fell ill with a ñarpfishing 4 years ago and understood that this illness is incurable. Please, be patient to my bad English and I will try to work over myself.
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Hi all my names Mike and im new to the forum. Ive been carp fishing now since around 1989 but had a 6 year break in between 1995 - 2001. Started back in 2001 and never looked back im absolutely obsesed with carp fishing !! . Im also a keen bait maker and ive been rolling my own bait for about 5 years now. I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. Cheers all.
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hello averyone , new to this forum , names pete, been carp fishing for about 3-4 yrs but have fished most of my life, on the rugged northeast coast for cod etc. but since we moved down here ( the midlands ) it seems a bit of a drive to the coast. anyway looking forward to having a few chats and helping to learn how to catch these amazing fish.
many thanks
pete
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In reply to Post #288
Welcome to the best forum.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi everyone, im lewis new to carp fishing, been fishing on the match scene for the last 15 years or so, had enough of the pressure so sold all my gear and started carp fishing. I have done one overnighter and caught a 11 lb catfish from my local lake which was well chuffed at looking firward to bagging so nice carp and also looking forward to be able to relax on the bank instead of being like a headless chicken lol.
Lewis
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi my name is Rich I live near Farlows lake fished since I was 7 im 40 now my biggest Uk carp is a 31lb 10oz Mirror from Farlows. Like fishing longer sessions and fishing in France.
Im a summer and winter carper.
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In reply to Post #260
Both !
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In reply to Post #283
Welcome
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Alrite every1. Don't know what to say really started carp fishing about ten months ago. Never done any kind of fishing before. Love it. I fish around the birmingham area and midlands. Took me about 8 months to catch my first double now my pb is 24. 3 lb and I tell every1 I meet. Looking forward to speaking with like minded people cus iam borimg all my mates talking about riggs an everything else.
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In reply to Post #281
Welcome, mate. Have fun!
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Hi All.......just made a return to fishing after not wetting a line for 20 some years, and completely new to carp fishing. Have seen a few nice ones in the local waters, looking forward to stalking them. Sadly there are still a lot of folks around here (U.S. midwest near chicago) that see carp as a "trash" fish...the town I live in used to hold a Carp fest, the goal being to catch as many as possible and rid the lake of them.....luckily they were unsuccessful.
Well, back to reading and learning for me...take care ...Estaban
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In reply to Post #278
Hello mate...... welcome to my world, can't believe the price of things and waters for what some of them are. Keep looking it'll be worth it in the end, well thats the hope anyway isn't it.
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In reply to Post #277
Hi mate, where abouts in Essex you from, I used to live in Harlow, live in Leamington Spa. Still haven't got out yet but hope to have all me gear ready to go soon.
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Hi new to the forum,have been away from carp fishing for 6-7 years.still the same,hard to find a good water for next to nothing,look forward to sharing my catches with you all,tight lines simon
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In reply to Post #274
hi welcome back to carping iam in essex as well and been fishing for a year now after a 30 year gap and its great .so enjoy the bug .
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In reply to Post #275
hi mark i know what you mean i started carping again after 30 years of not fishing and wow its a learning curve mate. but i have now been back for a year now and just love it cant get enough of it . made some great mates a long the way as well .try and buy some of the gear second hand it helps .good luck mate.
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In reply to Post #274
Hello all,
My name is Mark, carp angler for almost 30 years but packed it all in 3 years ago and sold all my gear cos I just wasn't getting the buzz anymore. Yep, you guessed it, the bug is back and over the next few months I'm going to be kitting myself out again! Although I bought a carp mag the other day for the first time in 3 years and sae a bivvy priced at £800! WTF!?
Looking forward to catching up with the carp scene on here over the next few months.
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Hi guys, new to the forum, looks excellent, used to be a lake owner in Essex, but haven't fished for ten years !! However I've got the bug again so here I am. I'm looking forward to chatting on here for tips and stuff as well as general banter.
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iam new to carp fourm,trying to learn new ideas. been fishing a few years for carp now ,going to fish the bentleys lake for the long weekend .if you have fished there any info on the bait and rigs would be nice .
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In reply to Post #271
Thanks man!
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In reply to Post #270
Welcome poolboy.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi All,
new to the Forum, Brit long time based in Germany. Have come to the source for new ideas and hopefully helpful discussion.
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hi all new to the forum been fishing a few years now
anyone fish in the basildon area in essex if so pm me
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In reply to Post #1000
hi all.
I primarily fish for pike on the glacials in the lake district but have some local ponds where i am a member that has a decent carp population. as i have gear that can be used for either fish i'm looking at trying my hand at it. I'll prob just buy ready made rigs to begin with. Is there any particular brand eg fox, korda etc you's lot recommend?
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Hi guys...My first posting...Just like to say hello from Perth Western Australia...and before anyone asks..No we dont kill carp....lol...Lived in Oz since 1990 after imigrating from Prescot on Mersey-side with the wife and kiddies...if it,s not carp it,s not worth talking about..???....Cheers..atb..Paul...
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In reply to Post #265
Hi all. Recently started my mission to catch a river carp. Forums have helped me no end already thanks everyone.
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This forum looks excellent. 10/10 i'd say.
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In reply to Post #1000
hi all i am new to this can u halp me i want to da a spod mix wot can i put in it
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In reply to Post #249
Some things you will need headtorch bivvy light two must have items worm change of clothes spare batteries just a fue simple things for a start uf like me you fish alone at night always tell someone where you are and time you will be home hope this may help
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi guys,
Newbie to the forum but not to carping, been fishing properly for 7-8 years now and my pb is a 26lb mirror hoping to smash that this year. Any way i moved to bournemouth about a year ago but havent managed to get much fishing in so would love to know of some decent specimen lakes round here instead of tiddler bashing.
Cheera guys
Matt.
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In reply to Post #259
As in a profile picture or to post a picture in a thread...... 
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In reply to Post #1000
hia to all how do you put picture photo on the forum thanks
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welcome all noobs!
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In reply to Post #254
Thanks for your great response,
I will try to ask a question in the correct thread next time, or start my own.
Great photos by the way, it has certainly inspired my to try again.
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In reply to Post #255
Cheers Andy.
Got to love a bit of Canal Dangling. 
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In reply to Post #254
Stunning fish Gert.......
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In reply to Post #253
Hi Matthew.
Welcome and are sure you will learn allot on this forum.
Not really the best thread I think to post questions in but seeing as your question stir's up some dear memories I will try to answer you as quickly as I can.
In short Canal's tend to be very shallow, next time you are out take your landing net and poke it into the water in the margin till you find the bottom, this will answer your question I think.
It would generally be the deepest in the middle of the Canal but this won't be much deeper than the margin a couple of feet at best.
Each stretch of the Canal you fish will be different though and will differ in the makup of the bottom but my advise to you would be to pull up your lines when a boat is approaching and to recast it after the boat has passed.
I know this is very frustrating and one of the main reasons apart from the crayfish that I don't fish Canal's much threw the summer no more.
In the colder months the traffic on the Canal's will die down and I find the winter months VERY productive for catching carp from the Canal and best of all the banks will be empty.
You will also find that the carp on the Canal tend to follow the narrow boats down the Canal as the boat turns up the bottom and they love this.
I have had numerous captures just after a boat has passed and then just casting behind the boat.
Give this a try.
Then but definitely not lastly as far as Carp Safety is concerned, much better to rather pull up lines when a boat is approaching than to risk having a cut off and maybe even leaving a baited rig behind in the water for a carp to be picked up.
Remember Carp Safety always first and foremost.
Canal fishing is exciting and one of the best places I think personally to learn to catch Carp.
I hope this helps, tight lines and remember to look after our Canal's.
2 Canal Carp to wet your Appetite.
A Canal 20.
Not alway's about the size but some 'Minters' to be had.
EDIT: My appologies to the mods but the question flooded me with memories.
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In reply to Post #252
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this forum and have a question but don't know where's best to post it, its my first post so this thread seemed appropriate.
I have been fishing on and off for 8 years but over the past 2 years I have been gradually been trying to focus on catching carp.
From reading online I quite like the idea of catching a canal carp, and apparently its good to do this at night. Last night I used my new bivy for the first time and slept on the bank with my fiancée and blanked, best I had was a very small knock. This is fine, my problem is that this morning I hooked into a barge! Fortunately the bloke stopped and wasn't too upset with me. Despite the line being around his rudder he reversed and I rescued everything without any line snapping. The rudder picked the line up from the middle so when my other rod got knotted I could untie both rigs.
My question is why did the boat pick up my line? I had two ledgers out, both with backleads on. The spot I was fishing was a barge turning spot, both rods were cast into this area close to the weeds. My rigs have a 1oz inline lead on the back lead is 1.5oz, are my leads too small?
Any help or advise would be much appreciated.
Sorry for a long first post.
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Welcome Guys.
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In reply to Post #1000
hi folks new member just saying helow looked on as a guest a lot and just got up the gumption to join hope your all fine and the fishing is the same. regards dadio
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Morning all,
I've been lurking around these parts for a while now and found peoples impartial views invaluable when lookin for new kit, so i though i'd best say hello!
Fished every week as a kid but as i got into my teens other things took priority. Anyway i've been fishing a week in france every year now for the past 6 years, just a boys holiday really, nothing too serious, but i'm now getting the bug again. Joined a local club with a couple of friends and looking forward to getting back out on the bank
Rob
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Hi All,
I'm Tom and (was told not to say real age) but around the 15 mark . I live in the east side of England. I carp fished alot when I was slightly younger around 7-13 then gave it up for a while. My brother is slowly introducing it back to me, its not my main hobby but one of my side hobbies that I do every fortnight or so. My biggest catch was a 8lb tench and my biggest carp was a 6lb, I guess they are quite small compare what you must all catch.
I fish off pole at the moment and mainly use lunchonmeat, maggot and sweetcorn but I am looking to move over to rod and do a little night fishing. My brother uses a 16lb carp rod would I be worth investing in the same? Although the lake we are planning on fishing has carp between 10-35lb. Would i need better? Also please could anyone advise me on what else i need for night fishing, alarms, pop up, bollies etc.
Cheers
Tom
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Hi all
My names Jerry,
Ive fished since I was 5 or 6 years old and I'm now late 40s. Ive gone from pleasure fishing to specimen fishing to match fishing and have run a small succesfull club. Nowdays I can found match fishing and specimen hunting. Ive had English 30s and now a French Forty thanks to our sponsors Carpe D'or.
Over the last few years Ive been updating tackle and not having pots of money to spend Ive had plenty of good and bad experiances with purchases that Ive made. These are the chief reason for joining the forum to share my views on whats worth missing and whats worth buying. I will offend the haters of TFG gear because Ive had some really good stuff from them, like wise I also have some really good Nash stuff too- I make my purchases by judgement on functionallity/ price...but never by label.
If it works it makes sense.
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Hi everyone, my names Dave from Kent, and I've been into carp fishing for about two years now, I've been mainly river fishing since I was a kid and never had too much trouble pulling the smaller species in, but trying to grab a decent carp has been a real struggle
I got hooked into carp fishing by a couple of hardcore Carp anglers at work, and every time we go fishing I seem to either blank or land (according to them) a "pasty" while they pull in some fair sized good'ns on a regular basis, they've briefed me on tips and ideas and told me what tackle I need etc but it makes no difference
I'm not too fussed what I catch as I just like being out relaxing around a lake or a nice river, but it's the friendly stick they keep giving me, saying things like "ALL THE GEAR AND NO IDEA" and ALL THE KIT BUT CANT CATCH SH*T lol
So now my aim is to catch something decent and wipe the smug grins off their faces and shut them up for good, lol so ill be looking and learning from all you forum guys
ATB-Dave
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In reply to Post #245
No one can see your profile details,only the moderators .
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Hi all i'm Danny, just moving up in world from noddy bashing to carp fishing! In afghanistan at the moment with the Army Air Corps so no time on the bank yet! But does give me the time to research all the new kit I need..... watch out for questions in other threads!!
Quick question on profile. Can other members see my address and phone number??
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Hi all i'm Danny, just moving up in world from noddy bashing to carp fishing! In afghanistan at the moment with the Army Air Corps so no time on the bank yet! But does give me the time to research all the new kit I need..... watch out for questions in other threads!!
Quick question on profile. Can other members see my address and phone number??
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In reply to Post #242
Ah amazing thanks alot, im partially colourblind so they are quite hard to see.
DS
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In reply to Post #241
To post a general reply, rather than referring to a previous post, just click the (Reply) link 2nd from the left at the top of the page, in yellow.
Welcome!
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi
My names Dan, I live in Surrey with my wife and 2Yo daughter, aside form the daughter (and probaly my wife i guess) i love fishing above all else, nothing better than sitting by the side of a lake staring and twitching bobbins..
My carping history is fairly breif so far, having only started 2 years ago. I was v lucky to pick up my pb of 38lbs 6oz common from a local water near here (Hunters Lodge). Recently started fishing a new lake (whitevane pond) and am looking forward to the challange.
Was recommended this site by a friend of mine and am looking forwards to getting to know some people and learning all i can from the massive wealth of knowledge i have seen on here.
If anyone want to talk carping just pm i guess =]
P.s, if anyone can tell me how to add a post to a threat without having to "reply" to a specific post please pm me. i am v new to using forums and stuff.
<3
DS
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In reply to Post #227
read them now got set up with what i need so all ok now david
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Hello im Tony new to the Carp Forum i love fishing my Pb is 21 carp from Viaduct fishery in Somerton, My home town is Taunton Somerset i bloody love the west country i Love all Coarse fishing and I love Arsenal. Im a Chef with my own Outside catering Business and i Have 2 Tearooms in Somerset looking forward to learning some new techniques and finding new Lakes to fish Cheers.
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In reply to Post #223
Good afternoon all,
My names is Christophe Babec, 49 yeard old, i fishing carp (and other fishs) sice i was young, i'leave near Toulouse, and i'm essentialy riverfishr man.
I've some English angling friends.
I'm happy to join you.
Sorry to my English language.
BR
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In reply to Post #235
Welcome back Jamie!
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Hi there. Not new to the forum but making a return after 4 years absence
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In reply to Post #1000
hi any anglers from liverpool
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In reply to Post #167
you want to shave that beard off mate and lose the red nose if you dont want to be called a clown!
nice one coco.....lol
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In reply to Post #212
Hello chaps, this is my first attempt at carp forums , i was looking at a few forums and there appears to be quite a lot of unfounded comments about me, my baits/flavours etc. and where i have vanished to, i just havent been involved with writing, or any of that stuff for about 10 years now as carp fishing appears to be more about celebrity than carp fishing these days eh ? but i thought i would do my best to try and catch up with the 21st century. we are still in the 21st century are we not?
yours Happy from Kent
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In reply to Post #218
really? from what i have seen its like the blind leading the blind lol
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In reply to Post #219
thats because the people you have listened to dont know anything my old fruit! lol
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In reply to Post #1000
stef i am a bit old for this but still trying can you tell me how to post and also get to classified dave
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I would advise to look in the rules section David that will tell you why you can't buy off the classified section.
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In reply to Post #1000
tottaly new to carp fishing .how can i get onto clasified on this site need some decent gear no t sure how to post yet trying
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Hi, I'm Lee from Peterborough. Am new to fishing so want to learn lots. Any ideas for a good start up kit?
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Hello, names Connor from Essex and look forward to chatting with everyone
Con
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi, names dave and im from Essex. Been into fishing for a while now but recently got into carp fishing, looking forward to learning lots from you guys!
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello.
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Hi there,
Been carp fishing for about 18 months now and reading the forums for some time. Have started to get involved now....
Cheers,
Gaz
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Hi new to this Forum.... On a couple others but they've got very stale.
Let's hope this place ain't the same.
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Alright guys,
Have been reading this forum for hints/tips for ages now, thought it was about time I joined and made a contribution myself, ask questions, etc... This forum is without doubt the best resource for carp info on the net, all credit to its users. I've learnt so much from just reading posts on this site and really think that my fishing/watercraft has improved from it.
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HI i am a young thirteen year old angler and i was wondering if someone cound give me a weight for one of my carp I caught it on a Hertfordshire stretch of the canal and forgot my scales. For anyone who is willing to help here in the link, cheers http://imageshack.us/content_round.php?page=done&l=img84/1760/samcanalcarp.png
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hi everyone the names ant im from northwales,only just started carp fishing this last month so im new to it all
If you have any advise for me feel free to pass it on as im realising its not easy and have loads to learn!!!
also is there any lakes etc you recommend up this way????
speak soon
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In reply to Post #1000
hi guys new to the carp forum, im 28 from the midlands. just recently started carp fishing and love it , invested in some good kit and always eager to learn.
Ive fished most local venues near to me IE willesly, charny water and nanpanten res.
Looking forward to getting to know you all
Andy
The sheppycarper
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In reply to Post #3
hi my name is steve i live on the isle of wight been bass fishing for the last 30 year .so time i had a change .all ways wanted to fish for carp so grabbed the ball by its horn and going for it.we got some good carp lakes hear witch hold fish over 40+lb.out for the first sesh friday.will post report what luck i have.cheers steve
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all,
I've been course fishing for a few years and decided to go full time on the carp about three years ago while I was fishing the Staffs & Worc canal near Cannock bit bashing and trying out a new pole when the float went under ever so slowly then the elastic just kept stretching and a little while later I had a 15lb 6oz common in the landing net . Last summer I got pb of 20lb 12oz and hoping to top that this year
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Welcome aboard all you new members, join in you will all enjoy taking part I am sure
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hi everyone new to forum my names kelvin and ive been carp fishing for a long time look forward to talking with you all
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Hey,
Looking for a decent forum to get involved in, this seems to be the one! any one from dorset on here?
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hi all
I joined the forum a week ago ad its about time i introduced myself
im a hertford based angler who's been fishing on and off all my life
i'm retired now and a 'carp angler' who fishes 'off the top'
i find this the most exciting and satisfying way to catch them,
and more often than not the most productive.
I have my local favorite lakes, but i wouldlike to try any lake in
Herts or Essex on a day ticket that has carp over 30lbs in it.
my PB is28lbs
any sugestions?
Tight Lines everybody
Bill
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In reply to Post #206
Hi chaps in new on here but have carp and sea fished all my life, i signed up a few days ago and am really enjoying my time on here with a good bunch of lads!!
tight lines
Big Al
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Hi there , Im a Derby based angler and have been fishing on and off for the past 25 years. My UK personal best is 20lb and my french PB IS 28lb (no laughing) i love carping and continue to learn new methods , rigs etc. Im currently a member at Sutton lane in Hilton and im currently looking for another water for some quality fishing with my son. Im not really into the crowded day ticket places , i much prefer the syndicate type waters. Im willing to pay around the £400 mark for the right water . Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines all.
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Hi, First comment on the site here and I thought I might introduce myself. I'm an Irish based angler and Carp have been my main target fish for the last 2 years. Before this I was a coarse angler.
I look forward to doin a few nigts in the uk this summer, it would be great if someone could give me some info on good day tickets etc.
Cheers,
Oisin
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hey carp forum! im new here used to fish few years back but just got back into carp fishing (properly this time!) ill take any fishing advice in open arms
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In reply to Post #202
welcome mate but i wouldnt put your age or location on an open forum
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A quick hi from me as I have just joined this forum.
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In reply to Post #198
Im from Kent but get about like the clapp.
Funny you la!!
WELCOME
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Hi all,
Im new to this forum but have been carp fishing for many years although still only in the UK.
What i have learnt so far is that its bloody expensive , your misses will hate it , you plan a sesh to find its - to hot , to cold , high pressure or bloody frozen over but never the less its better than ..... err ....
Im from Kent but get about like the clapp.
I take part in golden boll*#ks main event at Hawkhurst every year (thanks Barry).
Love all fishing from sea to fly with only a hate for bloody bream!
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New to the forum. Fishing out of BC, Canada.
Appointed British Columbia Provincial Chairman for the Carp Anglers Group.
I love to fish for carp on the Fly Rod.
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New to the Forum.....
Im David, 31 from Northants, married, kids blah blah!!
I stopped carp fishing when I was about 15 (mostly unsuccesful) and took up drinking and going out instead!!!
I got back into carp fishing about 3 years ago, but with limited time and knowledge have struggled to get in on the bigger fish.
I currently have a PB at 10lb Mirror which was 2 years ago.
With work and family I omly managed to get out 7 times in the whole year in 2011, and with a new baby on the way this year will probably struggle for time again in 2012.
I am focussing on fishing at Stanwick Lake Fisheries "Mallard" lake, and so far this year have had one out at about 8lb. (in one over nighter and 2 short day sessions).
I don't seem to struggle on Swan lake there where i've had 9 in an afternoons floater fishing!
I know have a lot more knowlege, but just need the time to put it into practise!!
Thats my story in a nutshell!!!
Cheers
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In reply to Post #194
Hi , Ive been attempting to carp fish now for about 12 years. Recently joined a local syndicate in Peterborough which allegedly has 300 carp in it, me and me coleague have been fishing it heavily for over 80 hours so far and yet to have a carp over 7 lb yet ! weve had lots of roach to just about a pound , small bream, and a 7 1/2 stergeon which was a good fight, but as yet none of the promised 20 - 25 lb carp. Well thats the intro done, at least the weather is being good to us at present, happy fishing all
Renegade
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Hi all
New to this forum but not new to the world of carping.
Started out in 1977, I seem to remember my first rods were Sportex blanks then moved on to North Westerns, reels were Mitchell 300's then ABU 55's, used Heron bite alarms for a couple of years until I could afford a pair of Optonics. Made my own bait all HNV until I moved over to Premier fishmeals.
Lived opposite Orchid & Lagoon in Oxfordshire so fished Orchid heavily back when it was owned by ARC, became a bailiff on there when Bury Hill Fisheries bought it & Paul Bray ran it (to this day there's a swim named after me, now there's a claim to fame..........not)!
Gave it all up when I had children then when they were older got back into it taking my oldest son when he was 12 (he's now 33). Stopped again in 1993 when I started my own company but in recent years have the time now to do a bit again.
Belong to a small syndicate in Oxfordshire & go to France once a year meeting up with my younger brother who lives in Sweden.
Well that's it in a nutshell, looking forward to gleaning some up to date information from you lot.
Cheers
Chris
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In reply to Post #185
Hi tarks,
I'm in tam worth not to far away.
Cuttlemill in tamworth is a nice water to get a new PB pal
Busterhawk
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all,
My name is Ben from Manchester and I do computer software.
I am a completely new carp angler and know absolutely nothing about everything!
I am very lucky in that I have access to my own private water and due to the nature of my job can work and fish at the same time ( if I have to! )
This will be my first summer carp fishing so want to get as much time at the lake as I can.
I would like to meet experienced anglers to fish with and learn from.
If there are any experienced anglers who are willing to trade their knowledge for free fishing please PM me.
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In reply to Post #187
hello where in kent have you been fishing any good
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In reply to Post #176
Hello all.
Been fishing since i was 6 yrs old but carp fishing for a few yrs now, always up for good advice and a bit of banter.
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In reply to Post #29
ive been mooching on here for info for quite a while now, not posted a lot, but is certainly very helpful!!
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Hi All
Im new hear, i fish around derbyshire mainly but do like to wander and find new places, look forward to getting to know ppl
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Hi everyone! I'm new here. I fish around sussex/kent areas. Looking forward to getting stuck into the new season! Cheers
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In reply to Post #1000
G'day, Kingo here from Altona North, Melbourne, Oz. I do'nt seem to be able to catch anything but carp in our fresh water!!!.
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Hi all,
Newbie here from the midlands new to speci carping. now 3 years in and totally hooked on the next PB.
anyhoo Im in the measham area anyone local make yourself known cheers.
I've not been about much on the carping scene and I've not targeted the specimen + size but this year I hope
too, and therefore after. All my kits has just been replaced mutcho moola spent lol now plan to bloody enjoy it!
Im a baby pb'r at an 18lb common but never targeted it, I sure plan to now tho, I have since caught a 24lb stergeon form lynchgate fisheries(stoke golding) hope to hook into a 24lb+ carp soon.
Ive done a few bivy sessions so far mainly for pike and stergeon due to temperature ,I hope to get out on the bank and find some nice Carp with a loaded up carp porter as I've only fished areas on venues that I could get to carrying all my gear! The porter is a dream!
Set for an official year targeting Specimen Carp!
Right now that bits over time to post whore and see what I can Pick up off you lot!
Tightlines
Tarks
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Hi chaps/esses, I'm new to the forum. Have been carp fishing for about 20 years. I live in bucks and fish a lot oxford way. I've been an avid user of vision baits for 2 or so years. My current uk pb is 41lb 4oz (manor farm at linear). I've managed to find myself a tiny syndicate water for the year to get me away from the rat race! Can't wait!!
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In reply to Post #1000
New guy here - only been carping the once and didn't catch anything, although had a great day sitting in the bivvy out of the wind/rain asking plenty of stupid questions and drinking plenty of tea!
I'll apologise now for asking stupid questions, although I sometimes say the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!
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In reply to Post #181
fairs fair! anyway carpy! had a look at kens chod rig breakdown and seems straight forward, whats the advantage of this rig?
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In reply to Post #180
ALMOST complimentary?? i said your NOT northern surely thats a compliment. id be chuffed
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In reply to Post #178
almost complimentary! i on the other hand have nothing but love for you and look forward to a day at toddington soon mate ! ps the reason 90% of my humour goes over your head is your only 3ft 1" bro!! sorry :
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In reply to Post #177
aha welcome to the general, good friend of mine. like me his humour will probably 90% of the time go right over ya head 5% of the time annoy the living crapola out of you and 5% of the time make you pee ya pants. oh n hes not northern he just has the misfortune to live at the wrong end of the country
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Hi New to the show! in need of some experience and tips ! cheers guys
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In reply to Post #172
Now that is an Intro
welcome Peter
and welcome all, have a bit of banter along the way and the obvious
use the searchfunction
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hi all
newbie here
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In reply to Post #14
morning all do we have some warm weather on the way
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In reply to Post #1000
hi guys i am a newbie on here so dont now wot to say well lookin forward to catchin some rite lumps this season well thats that said i am john from blackpool so if any1 wot to talk carp i am here to talk
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In reply to Post #168
Hello everyone.
My name is Peter and I live in Essex and an 65 years young.Have recently retired from work and after 40 years hard graft I am looking forward to the best years of my life (hopefully).
I first started carp fishing in the early 70s but due to work and raising a family never could devote the time to Angling as much as I would have liked.
I often reflect on my childhood angling experiences with my grandfather who introduced me to the sport and Happy summer holidays fishing for large Rudd and Crucians in local small ponds and then Pike fishing on the river Chelmer and Chub fishing in the winter on the river roding.
When my sons were old enough I had the pleasure of taking them fishing and soon joined local clubs and introduced them to the pleasures of Carp fishing.
Although I had a high pressure job and time was limited,fishing with my sons has been one the greatest pleasures in my life.I am proud to say that they have grown up into fine adults and are both much better anglers than me.
Now, I am looking forward to a great year of carp fishing,lots of time on the bank,hopefully sessions of 2/3 days.
What bliss!!!
I belong to a great small club which has 2 beautiful lakes and most of the members are 10/20 years older than me,all these wonderful old guys say that fishing has kept them going,so I hope that forcast bodes well for me.
Over the next few months I am replacing all of my gear which is around 17 years old but like my Harrison rods have aged gracefully.
Already thanks to this forum I will be ordering new rods from the guys at Cotswolds,whom every one seems to praise.
I will now sign off as I am starting to ramble.
Wishing everyone well
Peter
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In reply to Post #1000
morning all.first time on this forum i feel like its my first day at school lol.anyway the names dodge and im from leicester and mainly fish the stanwick complex.ps....i never blank, i just run out off time !
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hi all
being reading carp forums an fishing for bout four years, fort it was time to join best one
got love the smileys
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In reply to Post #168
Still falling, it has too much and it seems to be no plan to stop.
To hear this much snow we never had, everything changes ... even the weather conditions.
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In reply to Post #165
Hope you are not buried under too much snow, Zoran. It looks terrible in your country, from what we are seeing on the UK television stations.
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In reply to Post #166
Welcome mate!
Take things with a pinch of salt and take the good advice offered. However, like life, there are a few  's on here but you'll soon work them out!
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In reply to Post #165
Thought I should introduce myself here.....
Been browsing these forums for around 5-6 years but thought it was about time to contribute to the forum.
Loads of helpful posts that have no doubt helped hundreds of others like myself.
Been fishing since I can remember, around 22 years. Started off with a stunning telescopic rod fishing for small stuff in a local lake when I was a kid and progressed through the years. Only started carp fishing seriously about 2 years ago and it really has me 'hooked'.
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In reply to Post #151
Hello everyone
My name is Zoran, I'm from Serbia. I've been fishing for about 15 years ago, initially I fish caught with lures for pike, perch and catfish, carp fishing now. Carp is much more demanding users for fishing and a real pleasure to catch carp, take pictures of it and go back into the water.
I hope that I divided my experience with you about carp fishing
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In reply to Post #150
hey all im ,
been fishing for about 5,6 years
biggest carp uk is 31 lb
biggest french carp is 39lb
used to be a member of "go fishing" forum but to be honest not many people on it and it was dominated by about two people .
im 16 and fish around surrey ,kent and london
ollie 18
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all , new to the forum.
Fished from 8-22 then discovered birds and gave up carp fishing.
Had a little boy 2 yrs ago, so starting up again now..
Based in Brentwood, don't know many carp anglers so always happy to fish with other members around the area..
Looking forward.to a massively vain set up and relaxing catching some 20s..
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all , new to the forum.
Fished from 8-22 then discovered birds and gave up carp fishing.
Had a little boy 2 yrs ago, so starting up again now..
Based in Brentwood, don't know many carp anglers so always happy to fish with other members around the area..
Looking forward.to a massively vain set up and relaxing catching some 20s..
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Hi all, Im new in here, have been hanging around like a bad smell for a while and have decided its about time i registered and got involved.
My names matt, im 22, im a roadside breakdown patrolman in north of devon.
Been fishing since I was about 9 but havent been for about 2 years, just getting back into it with my 1st carping session booked for the 1st weekend in feb!! :0) cant wait!!
cheers matt
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Hello
just joined and look forward to chating with some of you.
cheers
chris
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In reply to Post #158
hi all new to the forum name is kieran been carp fishing for about 4 years now and love it has ennyone been this week ?
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi everyone another newbie here loving the forum plenty of help and guidance.
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Hello people all new ,newbie here I have been out of carping for around 18 months but this year I am going to hit it big time so any help or advice would be more than welcome cheers Jason
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Welcome to all the new dudes......
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In reply to Post #3
Hi, new to the forum but definitely not new to carp fishing.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi Guys
I am new here as well. All the way from wild South Africa, we fish the Carp Meccas of Africa like Tzaneen and Klaserie dams.
Always willing to learn new stuff and where better to learn than from the guys who have perfected the hair rig?
I have been doing a lot reading on the forum and i have seen alot seems like its a great place to learn new things.....
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In reply to Post #152
Welcome to all.
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Alright all,
I'm new to the forum, love a bit of Fishing just never get enough time!
Cheers,
Dave
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all, I am new to the forum. My friends and I used to go fishing quite a lot but then we all started driving/got jobs ect and we all ended up not having enough time (mainly due to girls and the pub) anyway a few of my friends have started up again (around 6 months ago) this time round they have both started carp fishing and they both love it I went with them the other day and I have to admit I miss it all, not only the thrill of catching a good fish but the fact of being out and about and in the heart of nature without the worries and stress from the world! I also live a stones throw from 3 good carp/fishing spots and it seems a shame not to make something of it.
Anyway enough of that, I cant wait to get out there again and get catching!
Joe
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hi newby here,
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In reply to Post #148
evening guys.been looking around the site for a while'thought i'd join up and get involved.cheers.
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In reply to Post #1000
hi im new here but engoying it
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Hi,
Ive just joined this forum and thought Id introduce myself a bit!!!!!!!!
My name is Stewart, Im 29 and I work as a coach driver.
My PB is a 14 pounder from Broadlands Lake near Southampton a few years ago but unfortunately my fishing has been mainly off than on but a Christmas present has reminded me I ought to go a lot more often than now - it was a Matt Hayes DVD/John Wilson carp fishing book gift pack!!!!!!
When I was at school I used to go fishing at the weekends at the lakes in the grounds of where my dad worked at, but unfortunately its now a hotel/wedding venue, had some great memories there though including catching a 7 pound common carp, having my rod dragged into the lake and my dad not being impressed at having to get a boat to rescue it and putting my rod down on a footbridge going for a drink and catching something through the slats of the bridge lol
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Hi all, I'm new to carp fishing and this forum. I fished all my life really but only got into carp fishing back in June this year. Since then I've spent a fortune and confused the hell out of myself but I've enjoyed every minute of it! I've finally got to a point where I feel I know how to catch a few and have had some good results. This forum has helped quite a lot so cheers! Any tips on catching bigger fish would be great. Thanks Simon
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In reply to Post #144
Have a good look here search thread for current threads on subjects
There are always loads running and sometimes you need 2 or 3 different search words to narrow it down as everybody titles threads on what they want to convey or are asking etc
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In reply to Post #1000
hi all iv been on this forum for a while now but compared to all you experienced lot im still a newbie with lots to learn, any tips and advive will always be welcome
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In reply to Post #142
welcome lads
just remember.
life's to short so enjoy the banter along the way 
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hi everyone been looking at this forum for over 12 months now and have really enjoyed some of the tips and banter,just turned 40 and been fishing since a kid now single again so fishing flatout again hope you all have a good xmas and maybe see you on the bank tight lines to all
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Hi all, New to forum, new to fishing. I'm Jon, I live in Medway, Kent. At 35 (in a couple of days). I feel the time is right, to learn how to fish. I will be reading the many threads, to learn as much as I can, as quickly as I can. But what I really want to do, is just actually get out on a lake and go fishing.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
No gear, no Idea..
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In reply to Post #139
welcome noobs
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Hi everyone. I'm new to carp fishing. Wish you all good luck.
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Hi everyone, im new to carp fishing, wish i started years ago. My pb is 10lbs so far looking forward to beating that, but enjoy learning on the way. Anyway just thought id say hello, as i have been browsing the forum for awhile and picked up some good info already.... Tight lines, Joe
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Hi everyone I'm beeny from banbury, new on here and fairly new to fishing bout a year in fact but am totaly addicted. My pb is a 18lb mirror from cannons ashby not massive but it made me very happy as I normaly fish with my brother in law who has been doing it for years and he only caught a 10lb common. Anyway I'm loving it and will appreciate all tips and advice, cheers
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In reply to Post #1000
Hey all, just got sick by carp fishing disease ! wish you all Good luck!
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hi all
Just noticed this thread, and my first post here. I've been registered for a while now, and search/read quite regularly so really just wanted to say thank you to everyone that posts information and advice here (which I guess will be me now too ).
I've only been carp fishing since sping this year, often with my 10 yo daughter who has a real passion for it at the moment. It was her insistance on going fishing late last year that led us to carp fishing in the first place. I hadn't fished since just about a teen, and not a great deal then. PB is a 22 common caught at Bluebell, and daughter's is a 15 common from the same (different session).
Again, thanks for the info I've already garnered (and will continue to), and look forward to being able to contribute myself too
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Just to say hi all new to the forum been carp fishing for about 20 years tight lines martin.
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In reply to Post #131
Welcome to all.
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In reply to Post #126
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In reply to Post #128
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In reply to Post #1000
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Hi all, new to this forum but not to carping.
Tight lines,
Dax.
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In reply to Post #3
Hello there all not fished for a good few years but got the bug again, or at least dustin off all my old gear, bring on the winter...BRRRR!!
Tight lines
Skinny
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Hi im relatively new to this carping game, just got my self started this year , to be honest Ive done quite well best capture so far is a 15lb mirror and 14.8 common and Ive only blanked on 1 session this year and that was at Thorpe lea(wow shocking i know) but next time i visit the venue i will know exactly where to fish.Ive done lots of weekend sessions and a few in the week sessions but its not enough i need more lol does any one have any tips about winter carp fishing other than wrap up warm, i live in the walthamstow area does any one on here know how the stow fishes in the colder months as i hear it is a hard code to crack there because of all the pressure through the summer months. My preferred bait is cell but that's no surprise considering its results, also i use cc moore n-gage xp always topping it off with imitation corn.
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In reply to Post #124
no but im going to buy some and thank you
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In reply to Post #122
Keep trying mate that's not bad for three times fishing an it's better than hanging around the streets the more you go the more you will learn the more you learn the more you catch have you tried reading the carp mags for some tips ?
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In reply to Post #122
thanks but i need alot of advise
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In reply to Post #121
only cought a common wich im upset about but i am new to carp fishing and only been 3 time and im only 12
Bloody hell i wish i caught at least one fish every 3 sessions mate. Stock with it fishing is a constant learning curve
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hello im new to this forum and just want to say hello
i went fishing saterday and only cought a common wich im upset about but i am new to carp fishing and only been 3 time and im only 12 so i will need alot of advise and also alot about bubble floating thanks
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Howdo folks,
I've been carp fishing so long I don't catch anything anymore so thought I'd join a forum or two and waste my life away on the internet instead.
Anyway, I think I know a few of you on here already from the bank and looking forward to meeting a few more
Daveyg
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Hi All
New to the forum But been carp fishing for a year or two
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Hi.
New to the forum, my name is Mark.
Just a quick question.
Whenever i click on a topic, i never see the first post. It could start on the 2nd or 3rd post etc within the thread.
Is there a setting i need to change..?
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello all - i'm completely new to carp angling previously I've done quite a lot of fly fishing and some sea fishing. After a days session on the Ebro after catfish earlier in the year I decided it was time to try something different. So i finally bought some kit and I'm heading off tomorrow to Woodlands in Thirsk. I've read a little (magazines and forums) but probably not as much as i should have done. To be honest I haven't seen much that's basic enough to help me so it's going to be trial and error.
I'll be using a Mission X, 12ft, 2.5lb rod with a Shimono 6000 RA holding FOX 10lb Soft Steel Camo line. The tackle shop recomended Dynamite Baits 15mm freshly rolled bollies and Nash bait Top Rod Hi-Glo Rainbow pop ups as hook bait.
Does anyone have any last minute advise about the venue, general tactics (remember the more basic the better) or general thoughts.
Otherwise I'll let you know how I get on and hopefully be able to ask some more sensible questions as time goes on,
thanks
Jack
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In reply to Post #95
i 'm a new from China.i see your pictures many times.
i think fishing is very interesting, but I 'm not very clear about all the use of the products and also is not very understanding, I was working in fishing tackle company producing bivvy,unhooking mat etc. of course, I didn't come here for promotion, i have found you all have a deep research on fishing , so I think I can learn a lot . may i know would i be accepted ?
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi to one and all, nice to be here to read and share views etc.
All the best,
Karl.
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In reply to Post #70
Hi im jeff an new to carp fishing complelty, ive only ever done sea fishing, fresh water fishing, an fly fishing, i have done a little coy carp fishing when i was younger with my uncle, an we just used maggots an sweeetcorn an bread, but i havent ever used boiles or anything like that, an i have just brought myself a carp fishing set up, 3 rods, 3 reels, rod pod it came with a net 42 " an handle un hooking mat an box of accsories an 3 alarms, an i brought a bivvy seperatly to.
But the box of accessories is confusing me, as i googled tulip beads, an there is different makes an some look different to the ones i have an other things look different to the ones i have, but anyway, i have managed to make a helicpoter rig, but want to know if my lenghts of line are to long or not long enough, the line from the swivel to the weight is 50 cm, an the line is connected to a swivel an pear shaped bomb with swivel built into it, so i tied the line to that an then put a piece of rubber tubin over the swivel to protect it an then put a rubber stop bead about 10 cm away from the swivel at the top wich ties to the main line. Is this right.
Then before i tied the main swivel to that line, i got a tulip bead, an another type of bead which is pointy an then has bead end the other end, an a swivel wih has one eye bigge then the other, an basicaly put the swivel over the thin ponty end, an that pointy end went into the tulip end nicely an then i put the line threw it so it can move freely up an down the line an go round to. Is that right.
Then thefree eye of the swivel i tied bout 60 cm of line,wich i now know to be called the chod an i put a piece of rubber tubin over the swivel an then some anti tanlge tubin into that as it fits nicely, just so it stops any tangles, an then i put a hook at the end with a loop for the boile an the boile stop.
So the rig does work, as in it goes up an down freely an spins round freely, but i want to know if my line lenghts are to much or not long enough , an if it sounds right.
Like i say im new to carp fishing, so please forgive my ignorance. If it was a sea rig, i could make it in my sleep. I think i did ok, as i justed looked at the accessories an managed to make some rigs up.
I also got some tubin that has a weight swivel attachemnet just less then half way up, so with this one, do i thread the main line threw it, then tie it off to a swivel an then tie a hook length to it an if so how long the hook length.
Also with my rigs, i have been using 19 lb line, as i have got some surfix sea line, as its one of the best lines, an is 0.35mm so it isnt thick,but it is strong line, is that ok.
Like i say im new to carping, an im confused an lost with so much of it, like when i went into the fishing shop today , i was looking for hooks with the boile attachamnet on it, an there was loads of diff types, some wich had a loop on at the end, some that had a piece of stright metal, some that had a spring like iece of metal, so i got the loop ones as i have stops, an then i also made a few up myself, i made some knotless ones up as i can use the boile stops on them to, but when in the shop, there was so many types of hooks with attachments on, i didnt know which ones to get or what type, an what hook size, the guy in the shop, was a sea fisherman, an didnt really know himself.
An what make of boilies are goo to, i have brought a couple of bags of berkley buzzbaits, one cherry red berry flav, an one royal honey flav, they smell really good, an i also have a bag of halibut boilies by richworth or richmond.
Anyway i hope i havent waffled on to much lol, but some help an advise for a complette an utter newbie to carp fishing would be really helpful, thanks very much.
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Hi all,
New to the forum my fist post so no longer a carpforum virgin. Been reading on and off for the last few months. I've been carp fishing for the last year or so and always looking for hints and tips to net the beasts. Just got back after 48 hours on the Manor linear where I was awarded my 'blankety blank' cheque book and pen!!
Look forwarded to speaking to some of you soon.
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Hi all,
Newbie to carp fishing, and fairly new to site, been guest a while and made a few posts but seen this and thought it polite to say hi! Living in bedfordshire and joined 2 clubs this year so had a few days on the banks, my PB only 4lb 2oz Common, had 7lb 2oz Tench, but rest all about same size, have moved onto some bigger waters but keep blanking, dont mind cos its great to get away from it all, and have a few friends that help me and abuse my lack of skills, anyways thats about it hope learn loads, and maybe see some of you guys on the banks...
Tight Lines
Paul. ...
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Hello! I'm Giuseppe and i'm italian... my english isn't good but i hope to have the possibility to learn by you the language and you technics in carpfishing. Thank you
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In reply to Post #105
welcom galronix yes carp fishing has moved on in last 20 years but never forget the oldschool fishing i sometimes still go back to basic fishing and it still lands me fish
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hi, im new to the website and looking for helpful tips and advice as i just started carp fishing 6 months ago!
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hi all
new to the site, new to carp fishing, started a few months back, really enjoying my new found passion, just wished i satrted fishing when i was younger.
hope to gain so vauable tips, and tricks to catch some big carp
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In reply to Post #106
welcome eric if u need any help give me a shout im a friend of sabrina's
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In reply to Post #105
Hi pops!!
Xxxxx
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Hi All
Have been lurking for a while now but decided to sign-up after my daughter, Brinaeastlake, has become a member.
I've got back into carping after a break of over 20 years (long story about ex-wife selling my gear when we split up  and not getting round to get more stuff )
Anyway, looking forward to picking up plenty of tips and advice as carping has moved on so much since the last time I fished.
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Hi, all new to the forum.I have just started fishing again after not picking up a rod for at least 15 years. have had a look around the forum and learned loads, as the sport seems to have changed a lot since i last fished. love the idea of the baitrunner and modern carbon rods are so superior to my old glass fibre ones anyway hope to learn a lot more. hopefully off to catch a 500lb monster carp to feed the kids to
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In reply to Post #102
any good pike lakes in the mids ?? i wanna catch my first pike too
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it's like an (A.A) meeting in here
(anglers anonymous)
hi my names shane i am a fishaholic and i have been since the early age of just 6.
I used 2 fish for pike but my addiction grew bigger and now i fish 4 carp also.
haha sorry about that seen this forum a few times and thought i would join and say hello and get a few tips from u all also maybe dish a few out
speak soon
bigmo
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Hi
Im new to the site so apologies if this is in the wrong place.
Im trying to find a carp venue where i can beat my PB of 19.8oz. I also fish for cats but i want to get a Capr above the 20lb mark and i have lost a few at the net :(. Still trying to get that elusive one and would appreciate any suggestions on venues or whether there are any fishing weekends or weeks planned.
Hope to speak soon.
Dave
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all,
my name is james and i'm from the southwest. I've used the forum for a while as a guest and have found a wealth of useful information and some really interesting threads. i've finally got round to making an account so i can start posting.
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hi all im very new to carp fishing been at it about 4 weeks had a great time my record is 13 pund 7 ounces and i think is great. i used to float fish iat a small local pond. biggest fish ive had before that was the size of my little finger.
ill be asking millions of questions there is so much to learn
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In reply to Post #97
Welcome to the forum guys! Now your on here you'll never be off it!
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Hi all.
My names Steve, 22 years old and finally making the decision to jump from course fishing to carp fishing.
Been looking around these forums and decided to take the plunge and register up, also apologies for asking a million & one questions, as everything is completely different.
Edit: Also, username inspired by an incident yesterday whilst out by the bank.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all, my names Andy & I've been carp fishing for 30 years (since I was 10) but I've only just got onto this interweb thingy.
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In reply to Post #94
Welcome to the forum mate!
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all new to the forum started carp fishing 33 years ago packed it in 1996 then started again this year.
have caught a few over the years and am really enjoying getting back into it but this time I appreciate it more for the whole experience and not just catching fish Its just great getting away from it all and catching is a bonus.
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Thanks Chris..show me how it's done aye?? Looked at ur pics u got a few whoopers there!! <*}}}}<
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In reply to Post #91
ill take ya fishing anytime sabrina
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Hey All!!
I'm new to the site, been fishing since earlier this year, caught the bug after a fishing trip with my mate. Loving it but would like to try new lakes for weekends away ect.. Also nice to make new friends with same interest!
Get in touch
Sabrina x
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi there. Just joined this Forum. Hope to find useful info and exchange ideas. Also can provide useful info about carp fishing in Poland. Greetz all
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Hi all,
I just joined yesterday, I've been a guest for a while n now im looking forward to getting involved with the discussions.
My names Dave n I'm 26 from Dartford, been fishing for 5 years now. PB is a 22lb 4oz Mirror. Hope to chat with u guys/girls more n maybe get a few sessions in with u all.
Cheers
Dave
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Hi all, new to the forum. I've been fishing for about 15 years since my dad first started taking me float fishing. However in the last 5 i've really taken to carp fishing, try to go as often as possible while keeping the wife and kids happy!! Im not working at present im fishing......when im allowed.
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hi all!
im also a newbie, just registered,
been carping for 20 years or so, if im not working im fishing! {in between keeping the missus happy ;-} }
have always found this forum very helpfull and intuitive so it was about time i registered!
Dazza
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In reply to Post #3
Hey, I'm new on here. And Im also new to carp angling.
Starting back up after 15 years out. Purchased some new gear recently and went fishing at Raker Lakes in York overnight with a good friend who fishes the water quite a bit. We both blanked Im afraid to say, although next time I might try a runs-water so I can get that feeling on the end of the rod again.
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Hi im Paul
Been carp fishing on and off for over 20 years now,love it,used the site for some time but just hadnt signed up to it,great site can find almost anything you want to know on here.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi im Louis im new to this site and im just saying hi. Ive recently started carp fishing and have done 2x 24 hour sessions and 1x 48 hour. In my 1 day sessions ive managed a 12lb and 13lb common as well as 18lb mirror and in my 48 hour i managed a 12.5lb common as well as a 7.5lb bream i managed on a boilie ha! Im just looking for useful information on here and looking to start improving my gear and knowledge. Cheers
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Hi all im new to the site. Iv been carping for a long time now just outside of hull. So just thought iv say ello ello
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Hi All,
New to the carp forum. Im will from essex, been carp fishing now for about 6 months, really enjoy it, just joined a small local private lake with a nice stock of fish so hopefully take a new PB of over 20lb
Cheers
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In reply to Post #79
Hello everyone , finally signed up after having used this site for so long basically before i purchased almost every piece of carp equipment you could think off, id come here and read all of your thoughts and pretty much everytime i found the reviews and opinions of the quality, price ranges etc of any one particular bit of carp gear to be spot on and so have come to trust reviews and opinions on here so much so that they make or break my decision, to buy or not to buy... Anyway just a quick hello and thanks to all of you who i may have read an opinion or review from before buying something for helping me be pretty much 100% happy with all my gear. I put 90% of the reason im happy down to honest and good to the point reviews on products quality and value. Now off to read more so Bubyee
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Hi my name's Sam I've been looking around for a few months. just thought I'd say hello
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Hi, I'm new to the forum too and have been carp fishing for about about a year. My pb is a 21 & 1/2 Ib zip linear, stunning fish and I was well chuffed . Now have me own rod and and turned on the charm and was bought a new fox stratos FS 10000E reel and prestige bedchair. (Well if you know how to work it, it's rude not to) Me and the other half are off to Dreamlakes next week and cant wait. I'm going as a non angler this year, but he said i can take a run if he has a double take or goes to the loo..... or if I tie his legs to his bedchair
All the best
JoJo
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Hi i am craig from leicester .Been fishing from the age of 12 now hitting 42 in a few months .
i have been reading the forum for some time and have found it a good place for hints and tips
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Hi All
My name is Paul im based in Norfolk Ive been a fisherman since the age of 6 but lost my way about 3 years ago and now wanting to get my finger back on the pulse hence why joining the forum to see what ive been missing.I was a very active member on the carp connection forum a few years ago which was filled with a lot of local anglers to norfolk and suffolk but was surprised to see it no longer exists,will be scanning the threads to see whats new in the world of carping,have things changed,methods,rigs etc who knows but I will have fun finding out hopefully with the aid of all the members on the carp forum thanks for now.....Paul
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Name is Simon
Live in Sweden and fish for most species, including carp.
I work at a local tackle store which makes my life pretty much fishing 24/7 whether I like it or not. I do prefer days by the bank over days over the counter however. This time of the year the latter unfortunately takes a lot of my time which gives me less time spent on banks, but thats life!
I have recent years not fished for normal carps at all, however Ive been fishing in a lake stocked with grass carp instead.
This year I got my drivings license which gave my fishing totally new opportunities which I am now using. My goal for this summer is to catch one of the Kois in a water a couple of miles from here. The water is stocked with commons, mirrors, one grassie or 2 I believe and some kois.
Tight lines!
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hey all i'm piers 20 from colchester just joined here looking to find out some good tips & help aswel as find some good lakes day/night fishing i started fishing about the age of 6 with my dad My uncle used to own a house with plenty of land and 3 fishing lakes in copford so fished there pretty much all the time pulling decent sized carp out aswel as silvers and some eels ERGH! stopped around the age of 15 as other things took over my life girlfriends mopeds etc now all the fun is over i need some time to myself to relax after a weekend (i dj fri/sat) looking to go do some night fishing aswel as just during the day stuff & maybe a spot of fishing after work for a few hours now we seem to get a bit more light so any places that are ideal i don't drive so unfortunatly the mrs has to drop me off or stay with me or bus route possibly push bike to closest the better sorry to go on thought i'd give you a heads up on my previous fishing years
Cheers guys
Piers
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Hey everyone,
just found this thread a little late but should be still ok if i wrote here.. My name is Dorian and I`m from Brunswick/ Germany. I`m just about 16 years old but i have already been fishing since the age of 4. In 2007 I first saw some fisherman fishing for carp at a little pond and became very impressed by that way of fishing. From that perticular moment, I became more and more interested in carp angling so i bought my first carp rods just 2 month later. Most of my fishing time I spent and will spend with my friends at our lakes, knowing there will always be someone to be with , to joke with or just spend a very nice and important time with as a community. Since my beginning, i`ve been using to be member in some german forums but from time to time I wanted to get new experiences and get to know a different way of fishing, so i just searched for an english forum, hoping not to be confrontated with too many problems languagewise
Best regards from Germany,
Dorian
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In reply to Post #3
Hi, my names matt im 19 from birmingham and love fishing and only recently started carp fishing. ive been looking at the info on this site and helps alot.
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Hi Everyone
Just joined and not sure how to post hope Im doing this right. I was after info regarding ingredients to make you own boilies
Mark
Anglesey
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi my names Ally new to forum been carping for years in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk where i holiday
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Hi everyone, I am new to the site, but have been fishing for 1 year now. I am looking to up my game a bit now, and want to go for some bigger carp, my PB after my first season is 16.8lb common caught on single 15mm Mainline Cell from Higham Farm near Derby. I am pretty sorted with all my tackle, I started off with a £50 argos job and after a few good catches and learning some of the good brand names I soon went shopping for better stuff. I am now fishing with confidance a 3 rod Fox setup.
I would like to find some advise about any good lakes in the Derbyshire\ Midlands area, somewhere I can mabe get away from the single figure fish, I would like to be targeting doubles really.
Is there anything I can do to target the bigger fish on my local lakes or is a change of water needed to find bigger fish?
Any help and advise would be great
Cheers people
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Hello, I'm a newbie in the carping world.
Registered here and now have the enduring task of getting my post tally to 100
HELP!
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been lurkin for a few months joined the other day. names ray, i live in the luton area. been fishin since about 94 (i was 10) had a hiatus for a few years (im 27 now) n just gettin back in since beginning of this year. mostly into carp n barbel but im down for a lil bit of anythin. good to be part of a forum thats insightful whilst bein good for a laugh to. hope to speak to you all soon
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In reply to Post #1000
Mark, from Nottingham, been fishing for 30 years, but now just concentrate on carp and barbel,
Reaaly want to catch a river carp now and not a stock fish!
Any ideas where I might get any luck?
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Alright Guys new member here although ive been lurking a few years finally thought id start posting to share and give advice. Tight lines all.
Pedro
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hello all, im new to carp fishing (spec). ive course fished for about 20 years and its time i went for the big one
Im going to rakers after they spawn to give it a whirl for the day as i dont have a bivvy just yet .
Any chance i could get any advice on what methods, rigs and bait are the most effective.
regards matthew
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Hi All .
Just getting back into carp fishing after I gave it up when some tea leaf broke in to my uninsured garage and took everything including my terminal tackle.
(no I am lying they left me a landing net handle but took my broken one) .
Most of my stuff was second hand or last years model but i had built it up over the years and could not afford to replace it. so my fishing days were over . so i thought anyway !
The Best Tip you will ever get on this site is KEEP YOUR STUFF LOCKED UP or GET IT INSURED .
Anyway after picking up some cheap and nasty rods and reels from the back of a carp mag
I decided to get back into it this year and after 3 day sessions I have had 3 twentys (26 biggest) and 8 doubles most being high doubles . Not monsters but when your the only one catching on a pressured lake you suddenlly remember just why we all love carp fishing.
Its not your rod reel or bivvy that catch fish! its your brain and whats under the water that counts so dont be put off like I was by the tackle tarts and get out there .#
Tight lines
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Hey am Ben am 25 i have been fishing since i was about 7 and my passion has grown over the years but sadly a few years ago i stopped and recently started again and have taken very much to carp fishing.
I had my biggest so far last week and weighed 9lbs which i was chuffed with and now am after some big boys
so will be very handy for tips of you more experianced carpers if your willing to give me some help also wanting to start night fishing as well so tips for that as well would be nice
anyway hello
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There aren't any good carp forums for the USA. So I thought searching for a UK site would be best. And so I have found it!
I have been fishing all my life, mostly Bass and Trout on light tackle. Recently while talking with my dad on while fishing for trout, we got to talking about him fishing when he was much younger. He went on and on about catching carp from the Charles River, (in massachusetts for those who would like to look,I also grew up on this river but fishing for bass) and how good of a fight they put up! We ended our trip at our normal time (2pm) and I went home thinking about carp, Now, the river just down the street from my home has loads of carp in it as I had been told (merrimack river lawrence,mass) So I drove down with my bass rod (7 foot mitchell with 10lb/line) and setup a egg weight rig with a big bread ball on the end. in about 25mins I had a run! And running it was! Peeling line from my reel like no bass or trout had! I had the fish almost to the bank when it made a sudden 180* turn and snapped me clean off! I packed it in for the eve and went home for dinner. Tried the same thing the following night around 7pm and had the same thing happen!
I am now very interested in this fish! Which has lead me here to all of you. So, please, Go easy!
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In reply to Post #1000
Just like to say hi to all on the site, the name's Phil and I have only just started carp fishing. Used to do a lot of sea fishing (30+ years) but due to health probs can't do much anymore. Have fished a few fisheries with my biggest being a 9lb 9oz common on a size 14 hook and 4lb hook length. Biggest on the carp rod so far is around 6lb but hope to get bigger as time goes on.
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In reply to Post #1000
I'm new to this forum so hi to you all
I live in norfolk and have carp fished since the late 70's, ive not really done any in the last 10 years with work being so busy and family life taking so much time, but i have now caught the bug again even worse than before
mike
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Hi all been carp fishing for a long time now, and thought I would introduce myself on here and hopefully meet some anglers like me. I have just recently moved to the Milton keynes and been fishing a couple of local lakes that I know hardly nothing about
Tight lines all!
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hey people my names dale just joind farlows lake in iver for a season so thought i would join up this tos ee if i can get ay good tips. ive been fishing fo about 5 years now predominantly a river man for the barbel and i thought snce my last season was a cracker best iv ever had i would start on the carp proper. i rate my best ever fish as a fifteen pound twelve barbel and am looking forward to he coming season. tight lines evrybody
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hi to all, my name is darren ive been fishing for a quite a few years now but that was all match fishing, gave it up and been carp fishing for just over two years its awsome and so addictive am obsessed with it cant stop buying new gear driving the wife mad, have fished a few lakes in surrey now caught some lovely carp some nice doubles, not long been back from france with brother and a freind fished a beautiful 4 acre lake where i caught 20 carp most of which were 22lb and up with two 31lbers one common and a mirror, its like a little comunity carp fishing and love the way we all chat and get on happy to discuss how its all going anyway enough of my chat tight lines everybody
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In reply to Post #53
The more ladies the better, we might encourage some intelligent discussion !!!
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Hello All,
I am new to the carp forum.
I am a girl fishing (shock horror), which seems very rare.
You may have seen me on the cover of carp talk a few weeks ago.
I love fishing
My name is Lianne.
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Hi guys
My names Dean and im 25 been fishing since I was about 6 and the obsession has only got stronger!, have already had some great help from this forum so I thought I would introduce myself.
I started fishing the Bristol Docks and also a pond called Abotts Leigh, I always loved using quiver tips and swim feeders growing up but that has changed now. I caught a 7lb Tench from Abotts when I was 7 and it almost pulled my than scrawny frame into the water! I will never forget holding what seemed like the biggest fish in the world and that feelings carried me forward into fishing.
I have now been having a go at carp fishing and so far I love it, as im a care worker my pays not great and I have a 1 year old daughter so I simply do not have the funds to tart up my gear which to be honest doesn't bother me at all. I use very simple home made rigs and have had great success, with the addition of using back leads my last session was fantastic. I caught a 20lb ghost carp at 2.30am and a 12lb mirror about 10 minutes after the rod was put back in. I love fishing and know the Bristol docks very well, I even know some secret spots that give out fish you simply would not believe resided in the docks. well in short that is me
cheers Deano
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In reply to Post #1000
Good Evening All. New To Carp Fishing
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In reply to Post #49
WTF??????????
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all damcarps mate here he can be a bit funny some times but carnt we all when some one said they will shoot you but he dnt hold a grudge
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I am newish, Fish mainly in Essex but have tried a couple lakes in Sussex
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Just want to say hi chaps. Av not posted on here for 7 yr :-o shocking how time has passed. Not packed in the carp fishin but not done much since moving back home to Newcastle from York.
Joined a nice little club tho which has a couple of great ponds at a place called Stargate and back into it big style now.
Glad to see things haven't changed too much on here and that the mods are still on the ball ;-)))) .
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In reply to Post #3
Hello Folks,
Just thought id take a minute to introduce myself, ive been fishing for about 10years now, mainly carp, but have spent the odd weekend down the local canal "tiddly bopping", more drinking went on than maggot drowning!!
Ive not been carp fishing ion this country for about 4 years, I fished my Father in law's lake in France (more like a pond!!) that was stocked with 3 25lb commons, and lots of other varietys of carp/tench etc.
Looking forward to this weekend as were planning on going to fish for some kittie kats at Barby Mill in Rugby, Warwickshire, will post on the forum with the results.
TTFN
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In reply to Post #44
Hey Paul!! another familar face, glad to see so many people still here!!
Tours went ok, i've little less hearing than before, but things could be a lot worse
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In reply to Post #38
Hi Ray, good to see you back after all these years!
Hope the tours went ok.
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In reply to Post #38
welcome back, and hello to all the noobs
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In reply to Post #41
Reasonably new, very helpful people. Help save you money on bad products, Cheers guys.
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hi all also new to the forum....so hi
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been a vistor for a long time and found it extremely helpful, saved a small fotune from no longer spending money on mags and reading the advise on here instead! so hi and big thanks
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In reply to Post #17
Hey all, not sure if anyone remembers me, i used to be quite active on the forum back around 2007. Organised a forum fish in stuff like that.
Anyway, i've been keeping the carping just about ticking over (only getting out half a dozen times or so a year). This year i've decided i'm really missing it. Luckily i kept my syndicate membership going so after revamping/re-sorting my gear i'm ready to go again!!
So what'd i miss??!!!
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Hi, im new to the forum (obviously) my names Dave and i live in Romford im a CAD technician by day and like to fish as much as possible which isnt enough for me!
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Howdy folks, just checked in, forgive the name, I was reading an old book and recalled this -it's a long story.
Enjoying the crack and look forward to hearing all opinions,
U.P.
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In reply to Post #33
Been a member now for a few days time for me 1st post hope to get educated in all things fishy on here and if possible help other's , oh great site too
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi all
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In reply to Post #27
whats farlows like then mate is it a runs water ,
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hi people im a new-bee to this forum, one of my good friends introduced me to the forum and from what i can see its a very well laid out forum.
Im from portsmouth and (right down south ) but if anyone knows of any lakes thats near me, any feed back would be much appreciated ,
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Howdy to all..........
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In reply to Post #26
Im am a fishing girlie and browse here when at work. Me and other half fish Farlows lake in Ivor
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In reply to Post #24
hi lads new to the forum
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Hi all,
i have made a few posts on the forum a while back and haven't been on, thought i would come back on and us the forum. I fish all types of fishing mostly on rivers as well as being a fan as carp fishing.
Will.
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Evening All
Thanks for the advice, tips and ideas
Cheers
Dave
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In reply to Post #1000
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
Jason.
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Hi Guys,
Moved over from match fishing to Carp fishing. Looking to build my knowledge so forgive me in the future if I ask some stupid questions. Tight Lines
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hi all new to this. i fish around the south west mostly around bristol area.
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In reply to Post #3
hello new to the forum thought ild join up to answer some on my questions and maybe i can answer someone elses questions
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In reply to Post #17
good for you mate, welcome back
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In reply to Post #1000
1st post on the forum. I'm just getting back into freshwater fishing after a 15 year break!
I had my 1st sesh yesterday and managed a nice carp!
[img]http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u324/adam_den/2011-04-10080215.jpg[/img]
I'm oficially hooked again!
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In reply to Post #3
Good morning all!
Well looks like afternoon to most
Going on my first carp hiatus in about ten years, leaving the Chicago area for South Carolina 4/14 this is where I have my most found memories of carp outings. In my younger days carp tournaments in pay lakes was a great time had, the really big fish came from the Hartwell Lake reservoir and the smaller Broadway Lake. Both lakes We have the common, grass and a mirror population the mirror being much smaller and not even sure how they got in the lakes? Colors range from a muddy rusty gold, the sleek silver look and some blacks. My biggest in 30 years has been a 49 pounder from the Broadway lake in 1984
Reading this forum my entire carping differs from the rigs, baits, strategy etc. than I am used to, you may even call it simple?
Rigs: Zebco 33 on a 6'6 ugly stick rod, wound with 12 pound test Stren yellow gold florescent line, a dual swivel with eagle claw 2/0 snelled hooks (2)
Ground Spike rod holders
Baits: Whole kernel canned corn, dough balls made with simple loafs of bread and maybe some commercial pack baits?
Now back in pay lake competitions we went through all sorts of concoctions rice mixtures, cereals, and a variety of condiments.
I will do some series pics and videos of the trip mid April is a great carp time in South Carolina.
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Hello everyone.
New to this site and have just returned to fishing after 20 years messing about with music and doing all nighters of a different kind.
Looking forward to some warm weather and fish on the bank.
Hope to speak with you all soon.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hi guys, 1st time here and already found some great information and tips. Just got myself some new gear to have a play with at the end of this week
Lewis
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hi all
and thanks for the advice, tips and views i've picked up already
tight lines peeps
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In reply to Post #11
Welcome.
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Ola,
Very fine Forum you have here, sadly still not offering Beer on tap though I see . Have been a reader on and off for quite a while but since selling my business I now have a lot more time on my hands so thought it was about time I pulled up the proverbial chair and joined in.
First I would just like to mention some people have told me I am a bit strange. The reason I believe is because I do all my fishing with a Centre Pin Reel. It started around 10 years ago when my father hooked into a rather large Barbel and got me to take over as he was bursting for a piss! I have not looked back since.
Around 4 years ago I picked up two Ray Walton Rolling Pins these allow me to cast around 70 meters and I have been a happy larry since.
Look forward to shooting the poo with you all .
Liger (Theo)
PS no I do not wear a floppy hat :P
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In reply to Post #9
Hello 1st day on carp forum today hope all goes well and can learn a thing or two.
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Hi all,
First time on a fishing forum, mainly because I've only just taken up fishing again for the first time since my teenage years (many moons ago!)
Currently doing a spot of coarse fishing in the lakes in and around Liverpool. Glad to be onboard, and hope to re-learn all those forgotten tips and tricks off you esteemed members...
Cheers,
Chris.
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In reply to Post #7
Welcome back. You'd better get out there and wet a line quick. Won't have much time once new arrival is
on the scene. Good luck 
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In reply to Post #1000
Not really new but haven't been around for a while, good to see some of the old faces still around
I haven't been carping for ages but will get back into it for definite, I get married in 3 weeks though and my mrs is expecting in September so it's a busy year for me - hopefully it will be a boy so I can take him fishing!
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In reply to Post #5
hi everyone
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Hi All!!
Recently became a member after a number of years visiting as a guest as and when I could. Now having the luxury of more reliable internet I signed up.
Fished boy and man from early days around Watford, cutting my teeth on the grand union canal at Croxley & Rickmansworth. Rivers, lakes, ponds, given the chance I'd be fishing them. Holidays to North Cornwall, namely Bude, where I would spend all day on the canal there. Trapping my 1st carp by design late into the evening on double corn, Gold hook & a nite lite plugged in the top of my float. From that day forward every water I view with it's carp potential. Although not exclusively a carp only guy, most of the time I'm planning the next trip out with commons and mirrors in mind.
Now residing in West Devon, Totally mad really, my 1st house was a stones throw from Harefield. I was spoilt in that part of the country. I certainly didn't move West for the fishing.
PB came from Farlows on the biggest halibut pellet you could buy at the time. Just went against the norm, as everyone advised I would get "breamed out" using pellet. The carp were often 2nd to the bait so by keeping things different, I dropped my rig on the head of a showing fish & bingo.
Anyway I won't go on as most likely you are bored already? Suffice to say I enjoy all aspects of the Forum and still
picking up the odd tip. Hope, I inturn, can make some valuable contributions in the future.
Tight Lines
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Hello and Good Evening,
My name is Sean and I live in Beaconsfield. I don't do as much fishing as I would like to, but have done more in the past.
I am here on the recommendation of cowley as per the forum v forum thread and am predictably a member of the same forum as him
What to say? Am an old git and started fishing in 1954. Used to live in South Africa, but been here since 1988. I enjoy all types of fishing, trout, sea, river, pike, coarse, and of course carp
I will need time to read and ingest the current topics before I bore you any more
Sean.
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In reply to Post #1000
Hello all, just signed up and checking in via a Forum Vs Forum social we are organising..
Spombs away!
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