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Member No.: 1,135
Joined: 20-March 07
Hi Guys, This is my first post here but i've read through heaps of the threads and all have been of great help to me and my attempt at the standard challenge. I'm on number 40 (catching a 10lb+ common carp at wellfield).
I've been on it for over a week and thats having a line in the water for over 12 hours a day. I've caught loads of 8 and 9 pounders and missed three 10+'ers. Butterbeans are the only bait i can catch over 6 lb on and i can't get a bite on any big boilies.
ANyone have a clue of which bait might help me here?
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Hi, I think you are on the right track m8 is just a case of waiting you have said you missed a couple of 10's. If it helps i got mine using carp dreams mais boilies full up qty 1. good luck stick with it like said you seem to be doing ok already.
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Thanks a lot for the quick replies guys, and the new ideas, I havent tried any of the baits that worked for you yet, will try them out tonight while keeping one rod for the baits that have worked so far for me. Will let you know when i finally get that big'en!
Group: Members
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Member No.: 1,135
Joined: 20-March 07
I Finally did it! 12 days into the challenge and i landed my 10 lb 8 oz carp by sticking to what was working as you guys suggested, i tried all the baits mentioned above and more but ended up catching on 3 pieces of butterbeans on a size 12 hook under the trees on peg two. Now to catch a rudd on a fly... Have never done that before... But will definitely give it my best shot.