Hi guys , just a likkle word of warning , after beaking the top of my fav barbel rod while threading line applying no pressure to the tip yes , it snapped , being nearly new I tried to get a replacement under guarantee , no luck , but was told by my local dealer that greys do an extended warranty to cover this , great i can replace it , duly ordered and advised it was ready for collection , so off i go to collect it , so on arrival I am informed that there is a charge for post packaging and insurance , ok something was expected , but whoa ,

£60-00 . more than half the price of a new rod for a third of the parts , I ended being the fish this time around well hooked , considering that greys are such a well regarded firm I was less than impressed and would advise someone looking for a new rod to go for one with a lifetime warranty, such as those from chub, tfg, or the like , hope this may be useful to some of you , 

keith 2(zigmeister)

Its been a wee while since my last general news blog....There's been many things afoot and plenty to get tongues wagging.

If you hadn't already read in my reports of the last few month's I've joined 2 new syndicate waters. Firstly Stenhill near Cullumpton in Devon...a small, secluded 25 man water with a good head of fish to 30lb+. My winter water and back up venue! 

Next up was my main venture for the year in the form of the magnificent Crayfish Pool. For those of you who don't know of the place, well your not in the right circles! lol

A very tricky 20 man syndicate water of 3 acres. 35 fish present and my are they tough cookies to bag! I've managed one out so far at 32lb 7oz for 8 nights fishing.

Other news, congratulations to fellow Catfish mad Huw who has just banked a new PB common of 25lb 4oz. Very well done pal and we look forward to many more of your excellent reports soon.

Huw has also come up with a few ideas with regards to some angling challenges.....check out his ideas on the forum and please do get involved if you have the time etc.

Magoo has been out and about recently, changing his barbel gear for the trusty carp rods during the close season for the rivers. A little bird tells me he's done pretty well this week on the floaters....pics to follow with any luck!

Still hoping to get some sort of social event lined up for later this summer time. Not 100% sure on a venue as yet but please email me any ideas you guys have and don't forget to give me your name on the forum so I can gauge the response and gather some sort of numbers up.

I'm sure some of you saw the news bulletin in the mags recently....£250,000 WORTH OF IMPORTED CARP WERE CULLED! Due to illegal importation. 

Now, whats going through these people's heads????I just don't understand it...maybe it's just a few of us but has carp fishing got to the stage where its BIG FISH or bust? Lets face it with KHV and SVC rife amongst the aqua cultural world surely importing carp at that level or even at all is just down right lunacy! 

Lets face it, not even with a section 30 and a fish health check can the fish be absolutely 100% failsafe fit for joining the rest of your stock fish. I'm sorry to those of you out there who just want to bag a big fish as you have little time on the bank....I understand this, but doesn't any carp however big float your boat????Surely if we've got past the stage of just enjoying our fishing then we're on a serious crash course. 

Only 20 years back it was hard to find a good carp water with decent big fish. This tended to be for the 'lucky ones!' But now its carp puddles every where! F1 this and baggin up that....what happened to just taking your lad out for a spot of fishing. Now we have instant 40's waters. I'm sure there are a few anglers who would happily pay £40-50 for a 24hr session to fish a stock pond for imported carp to 50lbs. But every week we see the same 40lbers onb the bank in front of sponsorship banners. Maybe I'm being out spoken here but it's not the way I want to head. I'd rather fish for true 'Brits' from quality well established waters.

Anyway, something to get you all talking about! lol Let us know what you think good, bad or indifferent!

All the best

'Nuts'

Hi guys and girls

Hope your all well and not suffering post Christmas empty pocket syndrome! lol

What a few weeks of weather uh! Blimey, we had some proper snow here in the Welsh Valleys. Tom's school was shut for almost 2 extra weeks after the Christmas period and we were stuck in the house for numerous consecutive days...being unable to move the car because of living on such a steep hill.

There is very little to inform you of on the fishing front I'm afraid....I haven't been out myself since my last session just before Christmas. I have been rather lucky in landing myself a nice syndicate place at a beautiful little venue in Devon with only 25 members and a good head of fish to mid thirties. Going to have my first session there for a few days next week. I'll let you know how things pan out there.

Stuey has had a few sessions on the Stour but to no avail. The water has been very high and coloured with a lot of road salts entering the water which clearly put the fish off. As I'm writing this now I can still see snow on the mountain opposite our house!

Just a few more things....remember to check out the Carping for Cancer site and give the guys there as much support as you can. We also have a new advertiser to 'Nuts'.....Infinity Baits has joined the clan and are offering some brilliant baits for sale on their site. Make sure you check this all out soon.

Right that's me done for now and I'll see you all soon.

Tight lines and good luck for 2010!

Keith

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Guest articles.....

We have been fortunate to get our mits on a very thought prevoking article on leaders by long term angler and fishery owner Keith Moors......there is a link here to view it.

Take a look and spend a few minutes reading what will I hope get a few of you thinking and talking! Please let us know what you think to the article on the forum and obviously any input you have  regarding rig safety.

Tight lines

Keith

Leaders by Keith Moors

Hello to you all......

Just a few lines to tell you about our new website. We have at last set up a website where you can purchase many of the stunning images that we have captured along the way.

Everything from sunsets and sunrises to wildlife and architecture.

Please take some time to review the site and if anything takes your fancy then spend some dough! You'll find a link to the site down the left hand nav bar.....

I hope your all well and not snowed in!

Tight lines and a Very Happy New Year

Keith

Just to let you all know about some new pages which have been added to the site today.

As many of you know we here at 'Nuts' have a small liking for those whiskered wonders the Wels!

Well' ! as this is the case excuse the punn, we thought that we'd show you a bit more about how to fish for these amazing creatures.

Please bear with us as some of the pages are still under construction but the majority of it is live now.

So, what you waiting for? Go on have a look!

Tight lines to you all.

Nuts

Unfortunately I have to anounce yet another Tackle theft from the Bridgend area.:(

A local carp angler has sadly had his shed broken into and numerous beloved items of kit were stolen by some unscrupulous swine.

I know it's a real long shot posting the stolen items on here but If any of you get offered any of these items or if you personally know anything about the theft of tackle from the area please do let Bridgend Police Force know:

Crimestoppers no. 0800 555 111

Tackle stolen included the following items:

2x Chub Outkast 2.5tc

1x Chub Snooper 3tc

1x Chub Carryall

1x Wychwood padded holdall

1x Set of 3 Sundridge alarms + radio receiver

1x rig wallet with end Tackle

1x Mitchell Full Throttle reel

2x Daiwa Regal Bri 4500 reels

1x Avo Runner

1 x JRC Net

1x Chub Stalker Rod

Again, take a good look at the list and if something sounds familiar then please do contact the police....

Many thanks for your support

The 'Nuts' Team

Crimestoppers  0800 555 111

Hi to you all.

I hope your all very well and not 6 feet under water!

Hasn't it been wet!

Anyway, I have to confess that we here at Nuts about Carp are thoroughly proud to now be sponsoring a very valid and great cause..........

I lost my father last year as some of you will know.....unfortunately he was diagnosed with cancer in January 2008 and by July 17th he was gone. I also lost both of my grandparents to different kinds of Cancer too.

Therefore Cancer has rather affected my life in many ways.

Please do support the guys at Carping for Cancer and have a look at the pages enclosed on here that will guide you to their site.

Furthermore If you are in a position where you could either make a financial contribution or offer some help with prizes for the competitions etc then please do contact us or the guys at Carping For Cancer.

Thank you all so much for your time and support.

Kindest regards

Nuts about Carp & Carping For Cancer.

Hi all,

It's getting tougher out there from what I'm hearing!

I certainly found this to be the case on a recent trip to Reading and my Syndicate water. I drew a huge blank with just one carp of 15lb 5oz coming out to my newby brother in law Liam.

I've just returned from a week away at a friends place in Dorset who I haven't seen for the best part of 18 years.....we had a very relaxing week, talking and reliving some of the old times.....the week before that I drove up to see one of our site regulars who I'd love to say has become a good friend. I hope that our friendship blossoms as he is a true gentleman!

I'd like to say a big thanks to both the two chaps for putting up with me and also to all our members and regular contributors, who without their tireless work, none of this would be possible.

Right, I'm off to polish the rods and reels up ready for Sunday and my next instalment of Syndicate water fishing.....unfortunatley I have 10kg of bait to make as well!

Tight lines to you all

Keith:wink:

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