Simple Match Fishing Forum

Hi Guys!
Not really into match fishing, more of a pleasure angler.
I gave up fishing in 2009 after my fishing buddy, my Dad, died. I went fishing a month later at Carneys in Rugeley, sat there for 45 minutes without wetting a line, packed up, went home, and sold my gear!
Sad bit out of the way!!!! :(
OK....... been fishing for donkeys years, moved to Cleethorpes 2007, became a level 1 coach in coarse and fly, moved back in 2008 ( coz my Dad was ill and I was homesick), I foster kids full time as a job.
Not looking to enter competitions, but I wouldn't mind meeting up with guys for fishing trips, sessions on commercials etc...
I am in the process of buying new kit, but a bit out of touch. I am not going to spend mega bucks and not going to refill my garage with tackle!
I prefer old school rod and line, I tried Pole, I was OK with it but I think I prefer a rod.
My idea is to buy a combo rod (float/Feeder) and a couple of reels. Possibly the TFG Banshee Combo. I still have some of the kids rods I had for coaching so gonna go round my Mums and sort them out for the foster kids to use.
I will probably start using Carnys again, definitely the canal ( walk down memory lane) and the pool on the Hednesford Road if anybody knows it! I did see a lot of input from guys in the Rugeley area, hence me joining this forum.
Anybody wants to PM me to setup a session or just pop around for a cup of tea and chat, you are more than welcome.
Regards,
Steve.

welcome aboard fella an enjoy

Welcome aboard SteveB - just do your own thing and enjoy

welcome aboard mate, Mr v who is on here is from the rugeley area

welcome matey...have fished carneys plenty myself ..although only do the odd open there now and not very well either

Welcome to the forums, have fun

Welcome to the forums, have fun 

Hoy!! ....Back to cresh daddy cool 

Well!........... been on Fleabay all afternoon looking at tackle!
What a nightmare! I ended up buying the first rod and reel I saw anyway, After 3 hours!
I got myself a TF Gear Banshee combo feeder/float rod for the commercial stuff and a TF Gear Compact reel to go with it.
I also bought floats, terminal bits and pieces etc and came in £5 over my strict budget of £100!
Found a few bits and pieces in my Dads old shed that didn't get sold with my other gear.
I have found an 8 metre pole, some whips (3m, 4m, 5m), and my favourite little 9 foot margin rod that I used to use on the canal!!!
Sorted the kids an 11 ft match and a 10ft feeder rod out as well!!!
I will be all set for next weekend!

Hello Steve.

welcome matey...have fished carneys plenty myself ..although only do the odd open there now  and not very well either 

I am off up there today for the doubles match. I have never even seen the bloody place!

Some munters in dragon if U on there...smaller in damsel prob average 4-6lb...but they go like stink coz it only shallow...average 3 foot..dragon deeper up to 6 foot in places..most matches won on paste now..but pellet shallow works well when they in the mood,dragon can be a bit Peggy..high numbers usually best ..damesel more even ..but best pegs imo 1-4..18-23..

Deffo keep eye on margins..not deep but they love it there

When I used to fish it in 2006/7.... I used to use fishmeal groundbait mixed not with water but my secret ingredient chuck a couple of tins of sweetcorn in with the groundbait.
put 2 pieces of corn on the hair rig, and use 2 inch PVA sausages filled with my groundbait ( hence I don't use water).
I was getting carp in double figures on the lake by the hut ( sorry forgot what it is called).
I got lazy, and instead of my carp rods, I used my trusty feeder rod.
I had loads of guys asking what I used but I never told them! 
My PB on there was 15lb and got a pic to prove it! I averaged around the 7-8lb mark.

I was getting carp in double figures on the lake by the hut ( sorry forgot what it is called).

Dragon pool....best out of there was mid twenties but they not been seen for quite a few years..they have stocked a lot of silvers in there last autumn just to keep the bites coming when the crap dont play ball

Thanks Obi!
Oooooohhhhh...... I need to set a personal challenge methinks!
Now I have set myself a task of finding out whats in there, (I know the owner quite well) and seeing if my magic bait will still work!
Shame really, it had real potential for some large carp. I had a 15lb pike out of there as well, ON CARP TACKLE! I caught a small carp, and as I reeled him in, the pike said "mmmm Dinner!" A real fluke!
By the way...... I am there after 3pm on Friday as I am having one of the foster kids coached on his first ever wetting of a line! I was going to teach him, but from experience I have learnt " familiarity breeds contempt" and he will listen to a stranger more than to me!
Anybody off the forum thats there, come over and say Hi! It will be obvious who I am, I will be taking pictures on my phone for the first hour, and chilling (without a rod) in a chair for the second!

Welcome steve

Welcome aboard SteveB. Look on Cashmores banter page and check out the fixtures mate. Get yourself down for a walk around and you will meet a good few members off here. We are at Seighford Lakes near Stafford on Saturday

I am there after 3pm on Friday

will pop down and say hello mate...if it aint raining

............. We are at Seighford Lakes near Stafford on Saturday 

Kool! Missus is taking the tribe to the Rugeley Charter Fair so I have an excuse not to go now! I will tell her I have an important meeting!   
What time?
Will I be allowed to wander around as I won't be fishing?
Sorry I am really out of touch!!!
I have offered my help on the Match thread......--->

WELCOME STEVEB