Stalking carp
- Nigel Rainton
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Re: Stalking carp
Woolly Bear,
The nice thing about the rod is that I can flick a single mixer about 10 yards on 5lb line; when I need to stop a fish I just give it the butt and the fish comes to an immediate halt. Very versatile. Its got more stopping power than a Mk IV.
The nice thing about the rod is that I can flick a single mixer about 10 yards on 5lb line; when I need to stop a fish I just give it the butt and the fish comes to an immediate halt. Very versatile. Its got more stopping power than a Mk IV.
- Julian
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Re: Stalking carp
Superb photos and write-up
There is no peace on earth like the peace of fishing in the early mornings
Re: Stalking carp
Try flicking a single mixer out on a plastic rod, impossible. Great write up, and pictures. Thanks.
Richard.
Richard.
- LuckyLuca
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Re: Stalking carp
Nerves of steel with those action shots!
A fine day, and a rather nice way to finish it off!
A fine day, and a rather nice way to finish it off!
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
- Gary Bills
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Re: Stalking carp
What amazing action shots, Sodasurfer - I wouldn't have the iron nerve to take them, but they really show what it's all about!
- Aitch
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Lovely words and pictures sir
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
- Nigel Rainton
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Re: Stalking carp
I probably won't try the 'carp + photo' trick again, my iPhone nearly ended up in the water. Next time I will take a small tripod and video camera. It is much hotter today, I might go after some Tench this evening.
- J.T
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Re: Stalking carp
Great write up SS and some great shots there well done.
"piscator non solum piscatur"
- Woolly Bear
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Re: Stalking carp
SofaSurfer , must say very nice rod indeed , never seen a Sharps rod like that one with Carp on it Less chance of it breaking too if its impregnated . Kindest regards . Woolly Bear .