*Ant*

Asking you good folk for opinions on a favourite water of mine. The water in question is a stretch of canal that boasts many features such as a turning bay, junction, boat house, overhanging willow trees and two bridges. I've fished this stretch for many years with the last few years targeting the carp that inhabit this rarely fished area. The carp are not present in large numbers but offer a challenge and are always in pristine condition. Now my problem. Over the past two winters i've noticed, while doing the odd zander fishing session, that the zander numbers have increased as well as their weight. I have also blanked on all eight carp sessions on this water since the start of the year. All methods and tactics that have produced previously have just not come up with the goods. There also seems to be no sign of the carp, where previously carp would often be seen "topping", this year there seems to be nothing. Now...I'm beginning to think that maybe these carp have just moved on, although my experience on this water tells me they should be there. I'm also thinking that the ever increasing zander have pushed the carp out of this section. I know that zander are pack hunters but could/would they attack the carp? The largest carp i've landed from this particular stretch of canal is a tad over 16lb but they average between 8-12lb. The largest zander that came to the net was just short of 6lb but they are mainly between 2-5lb. So please add your thoughts, are these zander the cause of the lack of signs of the carp :confused:

Not sure what the problem is but they are open for business as usual, I was in there on thursday.

I've got a few coming your way Alan.

link Click "play" in the small box. [ 19. March 2004, 06:03 PM: Message edited by: *Anthony* ]

Congratulations Rudd and welcome to the world Maisie.

I chuckled at the opening post, but I chuckled a lot more at some of the replies. Oh, and happy birthday Kendo.

ay, great pics Dave.

Sounds like a good time was had by all. So come on, who caught what and how big?

Cheers Newt

When I run Norton OBC on my new set-up I always get 22 errors on "Windows Registry Scan", the "Begin Fix" always sorts the errors but the errors always return after a session on the PC. What are these errors and are they something to worry about?

If I was a woman i'd be a lesbian.

I get no text what-so-ever, just a "click" onto stand-by mode. Thanks for all the replies, i'll have a fiddle.

giggle, giggle

I've got a new PC on order but would like to fix the old one for my daughter. Problem: Switch on PC and monitor and immediately the monitor switches to stand-by mode and won't stay on. I've checked all connections and tried connecting another monitor but the same thing happens. Anyone have any ideas on where to start looking for the problem? Thanks

Bugger! I've just signed up with Tiscali 3x broadband.

I see the wit still needs work guys.

Missed any thing good? What a couple of weeks. Headgasket goes in my beemer, puncture on my scooter and then the PC goes to PC heaven. Managed to get hold of this 166mhz antique while I wait for my new Dell. Bet none of ya noticed I wasn't around.

Sounds good to me, but i'd like to add another policy.... ....All females between the ages of 18-50 must wear short skirts and stockings/hold-ups at all times.....oh! and take a driving test every 12 months.

FANTASTIC

Me? I'm a very youthful 33, with a mentality of about 18. God knows what happened to my 20's! Little boy, Sammy aged 17 months and my princess, Hollie aged 8. [ 11. February 2004, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: aanthony ]

My advice would be to use the size and type that you know have been catching on the water you are fishing. A favourite of mine that I turn to on unknown waters is Richworth Tutti-Frutti's, preferably the 14mm frozen variety, a well proven bait especially during the colder months. Remember to match your hook size to the size of bait i.e. 6-4 for 18mm, 8-6 for 14mm or even a 12-10 for 10mm boilies and you can't go far wrong. I'd also advise you go for a high quality boilie from one of the big bait companies. All in all, go on your session with a variety of baits, don't rule out particles, meat, etc. Have fun, experimentation with baits and rigs is all part of the appeal of carp angling. Ant

Hello and welcome.

You have mail Billy.

Good going guys.

Cheers for bringing that up Nugg.