Butcherboy

Small baitrunner type reel or a reel with a fighting drag mate.

A similar product is made by Drennan. http://www.harrissportsmail.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18883 Free postage from above. Steve

If it is a bit smelly, try hanging it and spraying with Fabrize. This worked for my bag. My last bag was washed and the filing formed lumps across the bag.

Try this link http://fishforcarp.com

Go to a venue you are familiar with. Make sure you have everything to hand before it gets dark. Make sure you will be warm enough, might sound daft but clear nights get cold. Go with a mate at first. Dont watch the Blair Witch Project the night before.

Budget tackle also seems to have got better in recent years. And good second hand tackle is always available, nothing better than a good bargin.

Wht not just use pellets? Cheaper, less hassle, easy to vary and mix the free offerings and they stay on the hair long enough for me. Available from any angling outlet. Prebaiting done for you in a lot of waters. Perfect.

I have fished with with long hairs for a while now, on at least one rod. I'm sure it makes a difference in tight baiting situations. I try to keep to small hooks if I can and fish the hairs about 2" long tied with supernova or mono but have more confidence in the braid. Hook hold holds are normally well in but I' ve had a few in the top lip!!

Got to disagree on this one, try it on one rod and compare it in the water. It is a lot more visable in the water compared to Brown Sensor IMO and no better than clear sensor that is half the price. Casts OK though I'ved tried lots of line over the years but now stick with Sensor.

Have always added redex and gently tapped the genny when its hot. This has kept mine working well for 5 years with a lot of use. Also dont forget to oil the pump.

Thanks to all who have posted, lots of idea's to try. I am a cat lover but these 2 are taking the p1ss but I would never hurt them, I would just like to see my grass grow back.

I have a patch on my lawn totally bare caused by 2 cats using it as a toilet. What should I use to stop this? Would prefer serious comments please Steve

Many thanks for the replys. Ebay it is then. Steve

Which closed face reel should I go for? :confused:

It was taken from the point swim which has its own bay to the right and has access to lots of open water. Small bags to rolling fish, with small baits gave us lots of fish over the week. Everyone else seemed to be fishing over big beds of boilies with not much happening. Great place for a holiday but a little expensive.