In reply to Post #104
Excellent post Paul 👍
Excellent post Paul 👍
In reply to Post #105
Carpbourne come on mate they can make the video to portray any situation or location they want, careful editing only very few people would have a clue on the exact location.
Carpbourne come on mate they can make the video to portray any situation or location they want, careful editing only very few people would have a clue on the exact location.
In reply to Post #101
'The fish won't know an out of bounds area from not'. I think most would dispute this.
'The fish won't know an out of bounds area from not'. I think most would dispute this.
In reply to Post #104
Spot on Paul
It really does only take the selfish self-centred actions of one moron to ruin it for everybody - just about to be on the receiving end of one *****s actions! On a water I've fished for over 20 years, with no issues at all - now thanks to the actions of ONE new member it looks like Night fishing and Carp Anglers are getting banned
Spot on Paul
It really does only take the selfish self-centred actions of one moron to ruin it for everybody - just about to be on the receiving end of one *****s actions! On a water I've fished for over 20 years, with no issues at all - now thanks to the actions of ONE new member it looks like Night fishing and Carp Anglers are getting banned
On a place as high profile as Burghfield, with so many out of bounds areas, that are strictly enforced due to the sailing club and residents that could pull the rug from under the syndicate easily, I just cant see any bailiffs turning a blind eye. If they have, they really are taking the **** out of the members as they are risking permission to fish - the only fence going up then will be one to prevent the guesting brigade, right yeah 
In reply to Post #109
Great fish . One of the best in the land.
Great angling .
Well earned .
Fairplay that man !!
👍🏻🎣
Great fish . One of the best in the land.
Great angling .
Well earned .
Fairplay that man !!
👍🏻🎣
In reply to Post #104
Very well put.
I think I'd say that the moral standards are brought by the the angler to the venue (it's not the fishing that makes someone cheat, he already had that personality) but I do see what you mean. It sets the wrong example and as defiant points out can have a knock on effect.
Maybe karma will get to him (if he has cheated) and other venues with big fish won't let him join.... that's the thing with publicity if you aren't squeaky clean I guess.
As I said, at least the fish seems to have been returned safely.
I do think - from what I've read here about bailiffs turning a blind eye etc. - that it's just a publicity stunt. A photo or three of the big fish is a much more appealing way to get interest in the fence thing.
Very well put.
I think I'd say that the moral standards are brought by the the angler to the venue (it's not the fishing that makes someone cheat, he already had that personality) but I do see what you mean. It sets the wrong example and as defiant points out can have a knock on effect.
Maybe karma will get to him (if he has cheated) and other venues with big fish won't let him join.... that's the thing with publicity if you aren't squeaky clean I guess.
As I said, at least the fish seems to have been returned safely.
I do think - from what I've read here about bailiffs turning a blind eye etc. - that it's just a publicity stunt. A photo or three of the big fish is a much more appealing way to get interest in the fence thing.
In reply to Post #1
There are so many conflicting stories going round as there is a big Facebook post with Lewis from gardner saying he was there and no rules was broken and then another post saying he has broke rules..
There are so many conflicting stories going round as there is a big Facebook post with Lewis from gardner saying he was there and no rules was broken and then another post saying he has broke rules..
In reply to Post #114
As far as I know, no rules were broken as he was given permission by bailiffs to fish that swim. The fact that nobody else was is a bone of contention to other syndicate members, which I quite understand. Remember, this fish only comes out every couple of years.....that could be it for a while after this capture.
The bloke still had to catch the fish so hats off to him, but I do get the anger.
As far as I know, no rules were broken as he was given permission by bailiffs to fish that swim. The fact that nobody else was is a bone of contention to other syndicate members, which I quite understand. Remember, this fish only comes out every couple of years.....that could be it for a while after this capture.
The bloke still had to catch the fish so hats off to him, but I do get the anger.
In reply to Post #115
In reply to Post #116
Well Done Greg!
Let the haters hate, the knockers knock!
Life's too short for all the negativity.
Well Done Greg!
Let the haters hate, the knockers knock!
Life's too short for all the negativity.
I'm no fan of Greg Ellis, but if all he's done is had the savvy to push his luck and ask the bailiff to fish somewhere everyone else just accepts they can't then, providing he was allowed, then you can't knock him. Smart angling.
In reply to Post #105
Nothing will be out unless the big money sponsor approved interviews and articles, etc, are signed on the dotted line I'm sure,
Catching the BC can, if you are after it.... give you both opportunity and could earn you silly 💰 money
Or just carry fishing for yourself and under the radar like some previous captors have
Nothing will be out unless the big money sponsor approved interviews and articles, etc, are signed on the dotted line I'm sure,
Catching the BC can, if you are after it.... give you both opportunity and could earn you silly 💰 money
Or just carry fishing for yourself and under the radar like some previous captors have
In reply to Post #119
Alll sounds a bit too contrived, put up an otter fence charity, let one of your members fish one of the islands, catch the fish everyone wants to see in the press, sit back and milk it........
Alll sounds a bit too contrived, put up an otter fence charity, let one of your members fish one of the islands, catch the fish everyone wants to see in the press, sit back and milk it........
In reply to Post #120
Anyone seen any proper pictures of Greg and the BC yet?
Anyone seen any proper pictures of Greg and the BC yet?