In reply to Post #286
Seems like he's put in a decent amount of time over the 2 years he fished burghfield. 3 nights a week through prime bite times March to October... I can't see the problem with what he did, seems like some real haters out there. He put in a huge effort to wade over to the island etc.. in reality if your on a water where the #1 target fish in the country is 》 expect people to be extreme in their approach. I remember on council lakes we used to wait until dusk and inflate a lilo or boat and row rigs over to and underhanging far margin tree at like 65 yards (stupid "yes" / against the rules "maybe" - argument was it was no different than people owning a bait boat ) - that was for scraper 20s in the late 90s. Just let him get on with it.
Seems like he's put in a decent amount of time over the 2 years he fished burghfield. 3 nights a week through prime bite times March to October... I can't see the problem with what he did, seems like some real haters out there. He put in a huge effort to wade over to the island etc.. in reality if your on a water where the #1 target fish in the country is 》 expect people to be extreme in their approach. I remember on council lakes we used to wait until dusk and inflate a lilo or boat and row rigs over to and underhanging far margin tree at like 65 yards (stupid "yes" / against the rules "maybe" - argument was it was no different than people owning a bait boat ) - that was for scraper 20s in the late 90s. Just let him get on with it.
In reply to Post #287
Was only 10 months
Was only 10 months
It is amusing how not too long ago you could be a stroke pulling benefit claimant stoner, yet people wanted your name on their rods and paid good money for books documenting said lifestyle..
Now with social media and the influx of internet constables you can't even catch one of the most prestigious fish alive around having a job and blow the froth off a few cans with your mates.
I'm sure everyone that hates this bloke, anything remotely associated with Essex or London and practically every angler on b'field can rest assured that they would be equally disliked in return and unwelcome
Now with social media and the influx of internet constables you can't even catch one of the most prestigious fish alive around having a job and blow the froth off a few cans with your mates.
I'm sure everyone that hates this bloke, anything remotely associated with Essex or London and practically every angler on b'field can rest assured that they would be equally disliked in return and unwelcome
In reply to Post #286
Yep 👍
I like the blokes vlogs, but this just screams justification. Don't tell them your name pike. Say nothing
Yep 👍
I like the blokes vlogs, but this just screams justification. Don't tell them your name pike. Say nothing
In reply to Post #275
In reply to Post #291
Seconded
Seconded
I don't know about you guys but personally I just couldn't be arsed with all the hassle and drama that he's made and been part of just to ensure he caught this fish .
It's a great achievement don't get me wrong and an awesome fish but jeez the video was more ‘ look at me I've caught the common , stuff you regulars ‘ **** me no wonder the guy is hated when he is splurging all this out on his YouTube vids .
It's a great achievement don't get me wrong and an awesome fish but jeez the video was more ‘ look at me I've caught the common , stuff you regulars ‘ **** me no wonder the guy is hated when he is splurging all this out on his YouTube vids .
In reply to Post #293
Agreed, his sense of entitlement to do whatever he needs to catch the fish is what does it for me.
A bit like an “oooo look at me, im A “famous” angler so I can do what I want” type of vibe.
Just the way it comes across to me in that vlog, not a good look to be fair. No wonder plenty are hating on him if that's his attitude to other anglers.
Agreed, his sense of entitlement to do whatever he needs to catch the fish is what does it for me.
A bit like an “oooo look at me, im A “famous” angler so I can do what I want” type of vibe.
Just the way it comes across to me in that vlog, not a good look to be fair. No wonder plenty are hating on him if that's his attitude to other anglers.
In reply to Post #294
That's a bit unfair, he's probably the nicest 'gangster carper' you'll ever meet.
That's a bit unfair, he's probably the nicest 'gangster carper' you'll ever meet.
In reply to Post #293
Same thing everywhere he went on the Lee Valley, same on the RK waters. It's his life but I think he's missing out on the best bits of angling, it's not just about the photo album.
Same thing everywhere he went on the Lee Valley, same on the RK waters. It's his life but I think he's missing out on the best bits of angling, it's not just about the photo album.
Just watched his latest blog... " well thats cleared that one up then " you've well and truly put that one to bed haven't you.. 
What ever the circumstances behind the capture. It truly is magnificent achievement. Again well done that man.
What ever the circumstances behind the capture. It truly is magnificent achievement. Again well done that man.
Also just watched his video, fair play top dangling
What a fish
What a fish
In reply to Post #286
Why more did not fish that swim , because it is a bit obvious that it was not allowed , or you would not need to carefull about being caught .
TBH I watch his vlogs , but then again I watch a lot of vlogs 😀 , and again TBH if I was head of Avid I'm not so sure I'd be sitting comfortably watching it either .
Why more did not fish that swim , because it is a bit obvious that it was not allowed , or you would not need to carefull about being caught .
TBH I watch his vlogs , but then again I watch a lot of vlogs 😀 , and again TBH if I was head of Avid I'm not so sure I'd be sitting comfortably watching it either .
Very smart angling and a great capture.
But all the stuff that's gone on since is really depressing, including Greg's video imo. It should have been obvious all along he would get some stick for what he did, you have to take the rough with the smooth. Fair enough make mention of it, but he doesn't half go on.
He took a big risk and it paid off. It could have gone very wrong i.e. he could been banned before the capture and left empty handed. But he called it very right indeed. He's got the pics and he's still got his membership as far as I know.
Fortune favours the brave.
But all the stuff that's gone on since is really depressing, including Greg's video imo. It should have been obvious all along he would get some stick for what he did, you have to take the rough with the smooth. Fair enough make mention of it, but he doesn't half go on.
He took a big risk and it paid off. It could have gone very wrong i.e. he could been banned before the capture and left empty handed. But he called it very right indeed. He's got the pics and he's still got his membership as far as I know.
Fortune favours the brave.
I really enjoyed the blog tbh, a bit twitchy And all that, but a fantastic achievement and great entertainment.