Only been going two years and have used the feeder on every lake I have drawn as well as the pole. Not yet failed to catch on it (although the pole has always been better for me anyway!!!)
I tried the dead reds for the first time over the last two days and to be honest other than the little plucks from I assume perch and skimmers there was no difference, the carp are still good pull rounds.
Next time though I am going to switch better the maggot on the hook and either corn or mini boilie on the hair as I’m not convinced the maggot and no hair was any better.
I can’t believe you have never set a tip up some of them pegs scream fish on the far side!!!
Ian