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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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