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Savay,
Is there anything to my observation that matching the butt ring with the spool size may influances the "line lay" when retreving?
That in effect would have an affect on the NEXT cast?
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Line lay is a function of the reel guide and spool oscillation... Most big bit spools are 75 mmm + and even a Shimano 4500 is 60mm. So the only difference I could see is the distance from the reel to the butt ring.
Tournament casters don't use large butt rings because they actually want to stop the line slapping around... they simply mount it further away from the reel which is OK for casting but not playing fish.
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OK, OK, so in your opinion, what is the best BIG PIT, that has a baitrunner????
and......how important is it to have the butt guides at least 2 inches in diameter????
I know less friction as the line spools of, but really how important is that,,,,CARL asked me this on the bank this week end, and I really couldn't give an honest answer.....
now I know you can go with the FOX top of the line for 400 plus bucks, but we're really not THAT Tarty.
.....I'm into my second season with Shimano LC's and no problems other than one of the 'clickers' inside the spool fell apart (but managed to get replacements from the UK). Reels have handled plenty of hard fighting big fish (35+)and clutches have been smooth & it has a proper bait-runner like its 3500 & 4500 cousins. Only downside is the weight but its not like you are holding the rod all the time.
As for butt rings don't get me started... the whole 50mm vs 40mm debate is farcical! The difference in line friction from the reel (including big pits) is truly negligible - end rig aerodynamics, rod blanks and the fool holding the rod have w-a-y more impact on performance when distance casting.
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For those who have been waiting patiently... The new MIMIK imitation bait selection boxes are now in stock at Carp Kit International and Big Carp Tackle!
Each box contains a selection of imitation baits (such as pop-up or critical balance corn, maize, tigers, maggots, pellets etc) Mimiks can be used on their own, in combination with the real thing, as a boilie stop or even as a pick-up when using pack baits. They are very durable and will stay on the hook or hair and can be re-used time and again. Mimiks will also absorb flavors for added attraction!
The box selections save 20-25% over individual packets of imitation baits and include a free compartment box.
More details: Mimiks
I've also attached a picture of the floating bread flake (2 pieces included in the large box)... the only stuff I've seen that actually looks and behaves like the real thing without falling off the hook!
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I lived in Manchester, Conn for many years and now live in Indiana. I am going to be back in Manchester for a few days and thought I would do some carping at Union Pond. Does anyone know anything about the carp fishing at Union Pond? Thanks for any information you would care to share.
- IndianaCarper (Stan)
No monsters but they are in there!
CT CAG chapter held their first fish in there last month and several fish were caught - even in 38F water... since then its been a bit hit and miss.
Easiest access is the park off School Street & 83 South.
Contact CT CAG Chair elcapitanmas for more details.
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thanks DD, This will be my 4th seminar, and I love doing them. It also helps to have the support of a great local shop!
E-man did a great job with his presentation to about 12-15 people tonight. I'm sure he just enthused another bunch of new carpers in Connecticut!!!!
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Well done Mario... LMAO
Reminds me of the search for the Loch Ness Monster launched by a world renowned team headed by famed explorer and naturalist Sir Peter Scott...
Tantalizing evidence of underwater photos and sonar readings lead to the scientific name of Nessiteras rhombopteryx so that it could be registered as an endangered species.
The name was based on the Ancient Greek for "the wonder of Ness with the diamond shaped fin", but it was later pointed out to be an anagram of "Monster hoax by Sir Peter S".
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Saxon announces the introduction of its Mimik range of artificial baits.
These stunningly life like bait imitations are resistant to attack from nuisance fish or crayfish and can be side hooked or hair rigged alone or in combination with real baits.
Available in Pop-Up or Critical (neutral buoyancy) balance options they are also ideal as visual boilie stops.
A choice of two Carp box sizes (Small & Large) offer a selection of Critical & Pop-Up corn plus imitation pellets, tiger nuts, chum mixer and maize, while the large box has more corn color choices plus maggots and floating bread (and it really looks like bread!).
Each Mimik bait can be soaked in your favorite attractant or flavor and the pellets also have a recess that can be filled with paste or foam soaked in flavor for added success.
The box selections of Mimiks represent a saving of nearly 20 - 25% over baits bought individually plus you get the handy compartment box free!
Saxon website link: Mimik bait box combos
Email or PM if you are looking to place and order and we'll arrange with one of our vendors.
Small Carp Box: $14.95
Large Carp Box: $29.95
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It was getting late and still nothing but turtle bites and then at around 5:30 while I was talking to Mr. Kleen I heard one of my alarms start to beep a little but I ignored it thinking it was a turtle but then it screamed and I knew I finally had a fish on
Never ignore those little beeps...
Fantastic fish!
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Just spent the weekend at the Carpin' On show at Five Lakes in Essex, England.
In addition to working the Delkim booth I also had plenty of time to hang out with some friends from the Carp World.
Frank Warwick and Jason Caan were very busy promoting their Pack Baits with some great slides from the Baldwinsville tournament featuring our very own Mr Big!
Their presentations were very well received and I'm sure the packbait products will be hugely successful in Europe.
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We can also add Angling Solutions to the list now as well!
Great to be a sponsor - just a quick FYI we will sponsor under the Saxon Tackle banner.
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We can also add Angling Solutions to the list now as well!
Great to be a sponsor - just a quick FYI we will sponsor under the Saxon Tackle banner.
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Nice job Joel - might just try and cross the border for the Kissena fish-in!
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The much heralded Delkim Safe-D Snag bars have arrived!
Ideal for ensuring rod security when fishing big rivers (with rods at high angle), sideways along the bank or with clutch & bait-runner locked down.
They easily mount on the back of EV, Standard & Txi Delkim Plus Alarms (as well as older units). Its simple to add or remove the snag bars and use them either singly or in pairs.
I just shipped off a bunch to Wacker, Big Carp Tackle etc so they'll have them in stock in a couple of days (snow storms allowing...)
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LMAO... So does Mike drink his own bath water?
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I'll do you one better.
Again Piet, this 35 Lb he took early in the morning, the lucky sod had the 34 Lb after lunch.
The picture is a bit dark, on purpose I did not try the enhance it, you see what would happen with your suggested f6,3 to f7,1 for compacts? It would be too dark and or blurred because of the lack of shutterspeed, and I'm pretty sure most novices would not notice until after!
Look at the EXIF data,..this shot was even taken at f2,8 same compact!
I think we are talking the same language... I just wanted to make sure that folk don't assume f2.8 on a compact is the same as f2.8 on a DSLR...
There is a great saying by Photojournalists... "f/8 and be there", meaning that being "on the scene" is more important than worrying about technical details. The aperture of f/8 gives adequate depth of field, assuming a 35 mm or DSLR camera, minimum shutter-speed, and ISO film rating within reasonable limits subject to lighting.
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Of course these are general rules, but if possible in very sunny conditions an ISO 50-100 will give you much better contrast. My Canon G6 has it [ a compact even!] so does my Canon 5D.
I think Savay means f6.3 to f7.1 for compacts? Not neccesarily, because the much smaller camera chips in compacts already give much more depth of field. Cannot hurt either, but that's why I adviced the Aperture Priority Mode in the first place. There is a big difference between DSLR and Compact regarding depth of field. For DSLR I advise f8.0 or higher. [higher means smaller aperture!]
Look at Jerome's picture in the other Advanced Photography topic, it was probably shot in P or Auto
According to the EXIF file [the settings of your camera will appear on your computer] that photo was taken with f2.8 and isn't too shallow depth of field.That was a Compact.
f2.8 is an incredibly 'shallow' depth of field. At the range that shot was taken a depth of field of f2.8 would be in the order of a few inches (which clearly is not the case in the image).
I think you might be confusing Focal Length with Depth of Field... Most compact digital cameras have lens very short focal lengths of 2.8 - 4.6 which offers the maximum depth of field.
Scroll down on this link for more info: Depth of Field vs Focal Length
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Some good advice here...
However very few Digital SLR's offer ISO settings below 200 (or actually need to compared to film).
I would also suggest that most folk start with an aperture setting of around 6.3 or 7.1(less than that and you might mess up the focus on a prize catch!). Or at least try a range so that you capture a bunch of shots with different depth of fields.
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There is still time to enter the Saxon Tackle competition... but hurry it closes Jan 31st!
Winners will receive their choice of a PAIR of Saxon hexalite rods and there are also 10 runner up prizes of Spombs.
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Thanks for all the feed back. I was planning on preparing the field corn by soaking it in water for roughly 24hrs then boiling it for 30-45min. From what I've read that seems what one needs to do to make it safe for the fish. On what I was planning on doing with it afterwards was using it to prebait a spot in the local river that seems not to freeze this time of year due to the warm water coming from the water treatment plant and I was also planning on using it on a hair rig and possibly using it in a mix to put in a mesh pva bag.
You got it!
I typically fill a 5 gallon bucket 2/3 full of corn then to top with water.
After soaking 24+ hours add more water & boil 30-40 mins with 1/2 cup salt added.
If you like add flavor and or color as it cools.
You'll need to dry off the grains or add more salt (just to ones for the bag)to prevent PVA dissolving.
Buy good quality feed corn to avoid a lot of powder and sweepings...
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Drop the ice into a mega Gin & Tonic, get in front of the computer and start looking at flights over to this side of the pond!
(You might be blanking but I've not even seen open water in almost 2 months!)
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Not the biggest of the year but easily the two most satisfying...
A 33.15 Common plus my first US 30+ mirror of 31.07 - both from a new swim in mid November with water temps in the low 40's.
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Terrific video. Some serious lumps there.
After making this over the weekend and then reading your report I'm ready to get out there again!
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Congratulations. Life will never be quite the same... my daughter just turned 20 and still has me well and truly at her mercy!
Ct Fish In, Housatonic River
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Are we still looking at 8am park opening?