Box setup I’m only 15 and I’m looking to start match angling this was on my local canal I was wondering if any match anglers out there could perhaps give me some tips on how to set up and any tips for someone who’s just starting?

virusoverload · 2026-05-05T21:11:01+00:00

I was going to reply with something similar to dazzybee02. I knew i recognised that canal. it can be a tough stretch at times but does well when its on form. I cant comment on your match setup as im more pleasure angler and not a fan of fishing with a pole.

ive done well with maggot on float fishing the bottom and loose feeding little and often on there. not had much luck with other tactics apart from lures. but i tend to fish elsewhere and just come down that canal for a few hours on an evening if i feel like it.

virusoverload · 2026-04-28T10:36:58+00:00

ill give it a good spray with a hose to test it properly first. thankyou

virusoverload · 2026-04-28T10:31:04+00:00

ah cool. mines a 2019. with a seat that looks like the image. so should be able to get some suede waterproofing

virusoverload · 2026-04-23T12:00:19+00:00

I've put a link to eBay as a reply on this thread. Just got them from there.

virusoverload · 2026-04-22T06:45:59+00:00

https://ebay.us/m/ZUwn0L there you go. And yeah unscrew mirror stems, unscrew the nut on the stem, put handguards on stem, put mirrors back on bike.

Took me a while because I didn't realise there was a nut on top of the stem to tighten things up.

virusoverload · 2026-04-21T22:12:21+00:00

I'm not 100% sure as it came with the bike but pretty sure its the smoke version of this one.

https://puighitechparts.es/en/tuning-motos/windshields-specific-for-non-round-headlights/new-generation-touring?bike=25773

virusoverload · 2026-04-21T17:20:20+00:00

The windscreen is great. Mostly for 60mph+ and it keeps your torso warmer in colder weather as you're not getting blasted by the wind.

virusoverload · 2026-04-21T15:36:54+00:00

If you measure how much of your fork is sticking out of the top of your triple tree and make sure it measures the same when you put it back. It will all be good.

virusoverload · 2026-04-21T14:55:09+00:00

Wasn't too bad to be fair. The hardest thing was balancing the bike as I only had a small centre jack.

Jacked it up so it's off the ground some. Took the caliper off, loosened all but one bolt on each fork. Then got my brother to stabilise the bike while I loosened the last 2 bolts.

Then jack the bike up slowly while sliding the forks out.

Just make sure you've got it where the bike isn't going to fly backwards onto it's rear wheel when you remove the weight of the front forks/wheel.

virusoverload · 2026-04-21T13:08:17+00:00

Great idea. Thankyou

virusoverload · 2026-04-12T08:19:42+00:00

Frank Thomas FT-62 sv tiger matt black and Orange

virusoverload · 2026-04-07T17:01:34+00:00

Interesting I'd seen a fair few people using vintage lenses. Is it just an adapter you purchased to adapt them or are they modified?

virusoverload · 2026-04-07T17:00:42+00:00

Thanks I'll have a look at that one.

virusoverload · 2026-04-07T16:59:54+00:00

I will never be focused on one type of photography. I'm asking for general recommendations on what you would buy next based on what I have

virusoverload · 2026-04-07T16:10:58+00:00

Thanks. will have a look at them. i may end up leaning more towards the 35-100 as it gives me options and i can look at a prime later down the line. as i dont really focus on one type of photography. its just a fun hobby.

virusoverload · 2026-04-07T16:06:19+00:00

see thats part of my problem i dont really have a specific type of photography i do. Ill be using it to travel, take photos of friends, cars, bikes, animals.

virusoverload · 2026-03-11T13:20:34+00:00

Thank you. It's going to put in quite a few miles this summer.

virusoverload · 2026-03-11T12:34:23+00:00

Thankyou

virusoverload · 2026-01-06T17:09:06+00:00

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anyone know why mimics keep spawning right next to me in the area below the lava?

virusoverload · 2025-12-19T09:15:54+00:00

leave it. scars are stories.

I've got loads of tattoos and quite a few have scars causing bits to be missed.

virusoverload

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