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Many thanks Lyn, look forwaed to it!

Chris, no, neither I nor any of my family are serving in the Royal Navy, I'll actually be working in the Bishopstoke / Eastleigh area. The Itchen runs through there and it looks wonderfull, so different to the turbulent rivers / streams around these parts (S.Wales). I've also spotted a lovely looking pond in Bishops Waltham, superb pegs and lots of carp swimmimg just below the surface, but no one fishing :confused: gray, we won't loose touch we've had to many laughs over the last year or so for that to happen. consider yourself invited, ( oh, suppose I ought to move the wife in first, second thoughts she does'nt fish ).I'll give you a call later. Any contacts for clubs / waters, etc. in the area would be much appreciated.

Chris, no, neither I nor any of my family are serving in the Royal Navy, I'll actually be working in the Bishopstoke / Eastleigh area. The Itchen runs through there and it looks wonderfull, so different to the turbulent rivers / streams around these parts (S.Wales). I've also spotted a lovely looking pond in Bishops Waltham, superb pegs and lots of carp swimmimg just below the surface, but no one fishing :confused: gray, we won't loose touch we've had to many laughs over the last year or so for that to happen. consider yourself invited, ( oh, suppose I ought to move the wife in first, second thoughts she does'nt fish ).I'll give you a call later. Any contacts for clubs / waters, etc. in the area would be much appreciated.

Was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of this area. seems likely I'll be living there shortly. Thanks.

Was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of this area. seems likely I'll be living there shortly. Thanks.

Superb!

Superb!

Another point on the same topic: How do you wind on the line to avoid the dreaded line twist?

Another point on the same topic: How do you wind on the line to avoid the dreaded line twist?

Anyone have any info on fishing this river? Just booked a fortnight at a campsite on the river bank, so any info on the river and surrounding area would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone have any info on fishing this river? Just booked a fortnight at a campsite on the river bank, so any info on the river and surrounding area would be greatly appreciated.

Glad to know you're up!!! See you shortly, NEC here we come!! BTW internet or not I still like to buy mags, I mean, you can hardly drag your PC in the bog with you, can you?

Glad to know you're up!!! See you shortly, NEC here we come!! BTW internet or not I still like to buy mags, I mean, you can hardly drag your PC in the bog with you, can you?

I know this subject was covered recently and it had a thumbs down from the session carp anglers.As they rightly said the specimin lake is small and overpegged. However, me and the family had a short break there last week and I must say I thought the two "general" ponds were excellent. They cost £2 a day as opposed to £7 for the specimin carp pond. I loose fed 2 - 3 maggots regularly and started catching roach, then some "pasty" size carp and a beautiful crucian. Also hit something big and couldn't hold it on the light tackle. All in all decent fishing on a nice pond. So if you are going there, take some gear!

I know this subject was covered recently and it had a thumbs down from the session carp anglers.As they rightly said the specimin lake is small and overpegged. However, me and the family had a short break there last week and I must say I thought the two "general" ponds were excellent. They cost £2 a day as opposed to £7 for the specimin carp pond. I loose fed 2 - 3 maggots regularly and started catching roach, then some "pasty" size carp and a beautiful crucian. Also hit something big and couldn't hold it on the light tackle. All in all decent fishing on a nice pond. So if you are going there, take some gear!

Great news! See you at the NEC Sunday the 10th March!

Great news! See you at the NEC Sunday the 10th March!