Last minute preparations

[binka]

I've just given the 'pins a damned good degunking and re-oiled them as I've probably gone 10 - 12 sessions on each without so much as a wipe down.

It's not a criticism as such as it doesn't seem to affect the performance but the Conquests are prone to picking up muck inside the back plate due to the very open design.

Still, a good jet wash with the power washer soon sorted that out and it certainly cleaned out the spindle housing!

Just one to load with new line as I did the other last week and then it's just a case of picking the bait up on Thursday and organising the gear for Friday and an overnight turnaround on different gear for a session with a mate on Saturday.

Anyone got any last minute preparations still to do for the new season?

 

[markluker]

Need to reload the spools with new line. But apart from that I am good to go

 

[lambert1]

Yes indeed Steve, in fact I still have a fair bit to do. Was planning on using the pin too but it is going to be windy here on Friday. I have got next week off with the intention of getting some evenings on the bank but various other issues are making this week not the quiet run in I hoped for. Work is hot and tiring and yesterday some ****head smashed my wing mirror by passing too close on a narrow lane and left me covered in broken glass and bleeding. Should have had the air con on instead of the window open but to be honest I don't think I have ever used the air con. There is still loads to do in the garden etc and to be honest my energy levels are somewhat low as I find it too hot to sleep at night. I will be there on Friday though come hell or high water. Although it will be low water I suspect

 

[fishing4luckies]

Finished spooling up most (10) of the reels with Daiwa Sensor - apart from my float reels I'm moving away from Drennan Line. For some reason it seems to be prone to frap-ups. Of course it could be me thats prone to them, but a change of line may help.

Also just finished making up a goodly lump of the smelliest cheese paste in fishing history. I know it's mainly regarded as a winter bait but I've heard many tales of it's prowess in the summer too, so I'll give it a go.

Other than that I'm pretty much ready for the off. Picking up the bait on Thursday after work, pack the gear into the van then a few hours kip and then I'm up and at 'em early doors.

 

[binka]

some ****head smashed my wing mirror by passing too close on a narrow lane and left me covered in broken glass and bleeding.

Jeez, that must have been nasty and I hope it's nothing more than minor cuts.

Bloody annoying all the same, sorry to hear about that and don't let the barstewards get you down :thumbs:

 

[lambert1]

Yeah only minor cuts Steve but damned annoying all the same. Thanks mate.

 

[flightliner]

Spooled up my trusty shimano aero 610s with braid this week ready for some long range method feeder fishing then re practiced my tying of the mono to braid allbright knot.
Ready to go !!!

 

[Keith M]

Loaded all my fixed spools and centrepins with fresh line and cleaned and oiled my reels all ready for the new season but I won't be fishing the rivers and streams for the first few days as I'm not going to start until after the initial rush is over.

Meanwhile I'm going to be targeting Tench and Crucians at my local private estate lake with my son for the next two weeks or so with the occasional foray after a few Carp on the surface if they've finished spawning. However I will be regularly be walking my local stream and keeping my eye on it.

Keith

 

[swizzle]

Reels all spooled up ready to go. Bait on order for collection on Thursday night. All I need to do now is cook the hemp on the stove that has been soaking since last night. Can't wait!

 

[108831]

Picked up a kilo of frozen boilies,all depends on the weather really,as most of my stretches involve a hike,I don't fancy sweating my guts off,although I could do with it,I walked to my doctors/pharmacy to pick up repeat meds at around midday for a bit of training,at 2.5/3 miles each way through housing,woods and across football fields it was a tad warm(as a prize plonker,I didn't take a bottle of water with me).The trouble with fishing in the heat is that at least 1.5 litres of fluid need to be lugged,without the gear,I was going to go breaming today at Furzton Lake,but with no wind and bright sun that's a no-no and going along with the fact that my book hasn't arrived yet(bought it online a week last Friday)due to a system glitch,If I print my receipt email off I can still go,but I always feel unsettled without the book in hand...

 

[Tee-Cee]

Yes, it was a hot one yesterday for walking and I don't know how many times I go with a waist hung water bottle only to find half way through the walk that it is still in the car! Well dodgy to forget it on a longish walk as I found out some years ago when I passed out (more or less) due to dehydration.
I almost crawled home (a mile or so) with legs like jelly and a head that floated......

I suppose it could also happen if folk walk long distances with rod and gear (and maybe with little food intake) in warm weather..........

Worth sticking a small bottle in the bag IMHO!



What an exciting time of year for river fishermen, although one would be stupid to say to the wife/partner that it is as much excitement as you've had for 3 months!!!

 

[Peter Jacobs]

Anyone got any last minute preparations still to do for the new season?

A bit late now . . . . remember the old adageL

Prepare in Haste, repent at Leisure . . . .

 

[108831]

Preparation is very important,but these days in my case having a bag/carryall for several types of fishing,most options are covered,so leads,hooks,feeders,shot,floats etc are well covered(hopefully).Having a strong SS flask is very important(in some people's hands).

 

[robcourt82]

I've not even started yet! Not that much to do really, New line on the closed faces, clear out the rubbish from the hold all and ground bait bucket and then go fishing on Friday! Can't wait to get back on the thames!

 

[binka]

Well that's me about done in respect of the gear, I loaded new line onto the other 'pin this morning as planned and I've got the Specialist and Specimen float rods packed along with the long float rod, two of which will be rigged up depending on the swim.

Weather forecast is looking good with the brisk westerly set to be coming over my back so that's a bonus and the river level is looking good too.

Four pints of reds to pick up tomorrow and just the sarnies and flask to make tomorrow evening and then we are quite literally hot to trot, the next time this little lot moves will be into the back of the car...



By the way it's not a roving session!

 

[tigger]

Well that's me about done in respect of the gear, I loaded new line onto the other 'pin this morning as planned and I've got the Specialist and Specimen float rods packed along with the long float rod, two of which will be rigged up depending on the swim.

Weather forecast is looking good with the brisk westerly set to be coming over my back so that's a bonus and the river level is looking good too.

Four pints of reds to pick up tomorrow and just the sarnies and flask to make tomorrow evening and then we are quite literally hot to trot, the next time this little lot moves will be into the back of the car...



By the way it's not a roving session!

Blimey, your that regimented you must have been in the army !

Very nice .

 

[binka]

Blimey, your that regimented

More like Reggie Mental!

 

[xenon]

Shedload of hemp and maize soaking-will be prebaiting a swim on the Thames at shepperton tommorow-the maize is on a final warning, since it appears as rubbish as sweetcorn (which is saying something)

 

[108831]

Well that's me about done in respect of the gear, I loaded new line onto the other 'pin this morning as planned and I've got the Specialist and Specimen float rods packed along with the long float rod, two of which will be rigged up depending on the swim.

Weather forecast is looking good with the brisk westerly set to be coming over my back so that's a bonus and the river level is looking good too.

Four pints of reds to pick up tomorrow and just the sarnies and flask to make tomorrow evening and then we are quite literally hot to trot, the next time this little lot moves will be into the back of the car...



By the way it's not a roving session!

Obviously your fitness isn't a worry,if your carrying the rack of reels just in case...:wh

 

[tigger]

If I do venture out it'll be a rod in one hand, a small sling/rucksack across my back and a folding landing net and a coulple of small yogurt buckets with maggots and corn in them in my other hand. If I wade out I'll put some maggots and corn into a couple neck bags and that's more than enough for me :w .