JMW

Gaffer, What braid would you recomend without the coating, most of the time I just take the plastic coating off and it seems to be a bit of a waste of time to do this when I could buy the braid on its own. I use alot of PVA bags. Cheers Jon

I realise this is in the Course Forum, but I thought more people would see it here and therefor it would hopefully get a better response. Cheers Jon

I am going to Florida in April/May for a month and am hoping to go Tarpon Fishing. I have never fished for them before but have been told this is the right time of year for them. Any advice or resource areas would be very much appreciated. I will be staying on clearwater beach so would be hoping for somewhere local to fish for them. Cheers Jon P.S. I am intersted in all types of fishing while there so if anyone has any recomendations or ideas then please let me know.

Newt, Once again, Thankyou!! From your description I would guess large mouth bass. The nests are in the open water near the edge and usually have one or two fish present. What methods would you recomend trying for these fish as the lake is never fished and seems to have alot in it? Cheers Jon [ 18. March 2003, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: JMW ]

Newt, Thanks again for your help! I will check the links out! The nests are different to the picture you showed, they are in the shallows of the water and look like bowls in the mud in about 1ft of water. They are about 2ft across and there are loads of them. I will chat to some of the locals when I am there. Cheers Jon

Gaffer/Elton, Cheers Guys, very helpfull as usual! Jon

Could someone tell me what the difference is between the two and which if any is better? Cheers Jon

Newt, Thanks for that, I didnt realise that you had made such an effort!! It is very much appreciated!!! My uncle lives in Florida and owns a country club on a golf course (East Bay Country Club). It has a couple of lakes present and I have seen alot of fish that look like carp (in the water), although I havnt been for a couple of years and did not fish for carp that much then. They have what look like nests in the shallows of the lake, they are mud holes the shape of a bird nest. Do you have any idea what these fish might be and or what fish are likly to be in such a lake, if I had to guess I would say that the lake is at least 20 years old, probably nearer 40 years old. thanks again for all your help. Cheers Jon P.S. The fish mentioned where probably between 2-10lbs.

Bob, I couldnt send an email to the address you gave me, is it right or am I just a Muppet!! Cheers Jon

Bob, Thanks for that mate!! I will send him an email. Jon

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Quality Stuff Guys, I think I have picked up more tips on this Forum in the last month than I have in a whole years fishing!!! Cheers Jon

Newt, Cheers Mate!!! I would appreciate any info you could give me. Jon

I'm going to Florida in April/May and would like to do some carping while there. I will be staying on Clearwater Beach and would appreciate it very much if someone could point me in the right direction for where I could fish and some good tackle shops that would sell bait etc. Thanks Jon

The following URL might be of some use: - www.simsonsfisheries.co.uk/acatalog/Live_Eels.html Cheers Jon

Thanks everyone, some excellent suggestions there!!! Cheers Jon

Cheer Kbone, I think I probably will. Jon

I have not used worms for carp fishing yet and was thinking of giving it a go this year. What is the best way to rig them? On a hair or direct to the hook? Cheers jon

I am thinking of getting a JRC Defender 3 Leg Bedchair as there is a sale on for £70. Has anyone used this bedchair or know of another one for similar money that is better. Would it be worth spending more or is this good enough? Cheers Jon

Cheers for that!! I will give it a go this week Jon

I was about to start a similar thread to this when I spotted this thread. When you put the bread in the blender, do you add water? If so how much? I dont have a bread punch, could you recomend one or should I just pinch some off with my fingers and squeeze it on the hook? Cheers Jon

Cheers Guys. I will check out the link Elton, Thanks. Jon

I make my own traces with a twiddle stick and and rubber over the twisted sections. I am after some srinking rubber that will srink to fit the wire closer (I'm sure i've seen it somewhere but cant think where). Any help would be very much appreciated. Cheers Jon

I would agree with that. I have seen it numerous times, a classic is Llandegford. Cheers Jon

Cheers Guys, I will have a look. Jon