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Like the look of those doa chug heads, makes the soft plastics more versatile.
Not sure if you can get them in UK but going to look.

Did this Carp not realise I was perch fishing?

Not been fishing much, however decided to try for a big perch in a local lake.
Big juicy lobworm under a float using my old speedia centerpin. This Carp had designs on the worm, no doubt shoved every perch in the area out of the way!
Too many Carp about these days, did make my reel sing though!
Went Grafham water last week, cold east wind. Not very condusive to good fishing. Caught three rainbows and lost three. Dragging the bottom on a di 7 I'm afraid. At least the trout knew I was fishing for them! Perch are obviously not as intelligent as trout.