How do I become a famous angler, thanks.
In reply to Post #1
looking back through history I'd say a lot of really famous people have got their fame by murdering someone already famous. Lee Harvey Oswald etc etc.
Have you considered murdering Donald Trump?
looking back through history I'd say a lot of really famous people have got their fame by murdering someone already famous. Lee Harvey Oswald etc etc.
Have you considered murdering Donald Trump?
In reply to Post #2
😂😂
😂😂
In reply to Post #1
Maybe try a naked streak around houses of parliament, might only get you page 6 in the sun though.
Quite a few people seem to get famous going on one of these god awful reality shows, might be worth a punt take a few boilies with you and eat them act like the crazy one.
Maybe try a naked streak around houses of parliament, might only get you page 6 in the sun though.
Quite a few people seem to get famous going on one of these god awful reality shows, might be worth a punt take a few boilies with you and eat them act like the crazy one.
In reply to Post #1
Can you sing? Do you dance?
Have you got a mahooosive Wagner? I keep getting sent Memes with a very well endowed black guy.. he's quite famous now.
Can you sing? Do you dance?
Have you got a mahooosive Wagner? I keep getting sent Memes with a very well endowed black guy.. he's quite famous now.
In reply to Post #4
'Maybe try a naked streak around houses of parliament, might only get you page 6 in the sun though.'
Might get you a flippin seat in the House of Lords....
'Maybe try a naked streak around houses of parliament, might only get you page 6 in the sun though.'
Might get you a flippin seat in the House of Lords....
In reply to Post #6
Possibly, have heard a few stories that are from a first hand eye witness. I can see this thread getting silly /fun then getting locked by cam
Possibly, have heard a few stories that are from a first hand eye witness. I can see this thread getting silly /fun then getting locked by cam
In reply to Post #6
Don't fancy the lords and I cant sing or dance, I thought carping would be the easiest way, just need to catch a few bangers I presume,
Don't fancy the lords and I cant sing or dance, I thought carping would be the easiest way, just need to catch a few bangers I presume,
In reply to Post #1
There aren't any.....and if you think there are stand any so called angling legend like lets say Alan Scotthorne (multiple genuine world champion)
Next to lets say David Beckham.
See which one draws the biggest crowd (but we know who is the best at what he does...by far)
There aren't any.....and if you think there are stand any so called angling legend like lets say Alan Scotthorne (multiple genuine world champion)
Next to lets say David Beckham.
See which one draws the biggest crowd (but we know who is the best at what he does...by far)
In reply to Post #1
What part of being a famous angler is it that's attracting you.
Is it the lavish lifestyle, the fast cars and faster women.
Is it the A list celeb parties every weekend or is it the pots and pots of money and jetting off to Excotic locations.
It must be every boys dream to be a famous angler but so so many dreams are crushed so early.
What part of being a famous angler is it that's attracting you.
Is it the lavish lifestyle, the fast cars and faster women.
Is it the A list celeb parties every weekend or is it the pots and pots of money and jetting off to Excotic locations.
It must be every boys dream to be a famous angler but so so many dreams are crushed so early.
In reply to Post #8
Are there really any famous anglers? The closest you'll get to is probably Ali hamidi at least hes been on tv, I'm not going to count dean macey as he wouldn't be a famous angler if he hadn't done some sort of sport or something.
Are there really any famous anglers? The closest you'll get to is probably Ali hamidi at least hes been on tv, I'm not going to count dean macey as he wouldn't be a famous angler if he hadn't done some sort of sport or something.
In reply to Post #10
That's a great point. Look at Terry Hearns fall from grace. That should be a lesson to all of us. Started out working in the city, millions of pounds in the bank, hot model girlfriend, A list fiends over to his Mansion. Then his mate took him carp angling and look at him now, old green jumpers with holes in, living on a boat eating microwave means and digging a hole to **** in.
Had it all till he got on the fishing, lost the lot. Such a shame. I know all his mates have tried to get him off the fishing but he's hooked. Tragic.
That's a great point. Look at Terry Hearns fall from grace. That should be a lesson to all of us. Started out working in the city, millions of pounds in the bank, hot model girlfriend, A list fiends over to his Mansion. Then his mate took him carp angling and look at him now, old green jumpers with holes in, living on a boat eating microwave means and digging a hole to **** in.
Had it all till he got on the fishing, lost the lot. Such a shame. I know all his mates have tried to get him off the fishing but he's hooked. Tragic.
Can only think of 4 genuinely famous anglers, Richard Walker, Rod Hutchinson, Chris Yeats and Terry Hearn. So not easy. Becoming notorious and or well known is easier and usually relies on neck and lip.
In reply to Post #12
No one said it would be easy,
No one said it would be easy,
In reply to Post #13
What about John Wilson. He could barely go into Asda In Wisbech without having to sign an old ladies chest.
What about John Wilson. He could barely go into Asda In Wisbech without having to sign an old ladies chest.
In reply to Post #15
shopping in Asda signing a birds chest means her knees..
shopping in Asda signing a birds chest means her knees..
In reply to Post #16
Good point.
Good point.
In reply to Post #1
Sleep with Jim Shelly.
Sleep with Jim Shelly.
In reply to Post #15
John Wilson and Rex Hunt, B list, thank your mother for the rabbits.
John Wilson and Rex Hunt, B list, thank your mother for the rabbits.
In reply to Post #14
avoid it mate
Fame is a poisoned chalice.
Look at Britney Spears - one day she's in a red leather catsuit with the world at her feet. The next she's shaving her head and living in a caravan like a white trash lady version of Sam Dingle off Emmerdale. tragic tale
avoid it mate
Fame is a poisoned chalice.
Look at Britney Spears - one day she's in a red leather catsuit with the world at her feet. The next she's shaving her head and living in a caravan like a white trash lady version of Sam Dingle off Emmerdale. tragic tale
Run stark boll**k naked round you syndicate mate.
Not only Fame but if you swing the wanger as well. You'll become a legend!
Not only Fame but if you swing the wanger as well. You'll become a legend!
In reply to Post #20
He said he can't sing, and neither can Britney so you might be onto something.
Were you thinking about wearing a red catsuit? If not you might be ok.
He said he can't sing, and neither can Britney so you might be onto something.
Were you thinking about wearing a red catsuit? If not you might be ok.
In reply to Post #18
Thought about that but apparently some dodgy balls involved.
Thought about that but apparently some dodgy balls involved.
In reply to Post #1
Start off by playing ‘drum n bass' in your carpy van as you arrive at your syndicate before proceeding around the lake with your carpy bucket . Proceed to dump 50kg of boilie on a spot while muttering ‘yeah right' yeah right' and looking like a complete tosser .
Remember to take that carpy photo of your retainer in the edge first thing in the morning while getting your sleeves on your carpy jumper wet while taking a photo of the fish's tail .
Be sure to take a photo of your tea stained mug with the carpy kettle that's dinted in the background while rolling another fat one , sure you'll get noticed in no time mate
Start off by playing ‘drum n bass' in your carpy van as you arrive at your syndicate before proceeding around the lake with your carpy bucket . Proceed to dump 50kg of boilie on a spot while muttering ‘yeah right' yeah right' and looking like a complete tosser .
Remember to take that carpy photo of your retainer in the edge first thing in the morning while getting your sleeves on your carpy jumper wet while taking a photo of the fish's tail .
Be sure to take a photo of your tea stained mug with the carpy kettle that's dinted in the background while rolling another fat one , sure you'll get noticed in no time mate
In reply to Post #24
Do I need an engraved kettle?
Do I need an engraved kettle?
In reply to Post #24
Genius, this is going 2 b easy
Genius, this is going 2 b easy
In reply to Post #18
I will do anything for fame but I wont do that,
I will do anything for fame but I wont do that,
All this carp fishing fame is like that program from the early nineties The Word and the “I'll do anything to be on tv” lol
In reply to Post #28
Remember the bloke kissing the old lady, awful TV.
Remember the bloke kissing the old lady, awful TV.
In reply to Post #29
yeah...
she conned me with that trick too.
I should have known there were no 'hidden cameras'
yeah...
she conned me with that trick too.
I should have known there were no 'hidden cameras'
In reply to Post #25
Most definitely , usually one with your Pb carp engraved onto it will get you noticed
Most definitely , usually one with your Pb carp engraved onto it will get you noticed
In reply to Post #15
Living just up the road a Wisbech birds chest signing does not fill me full of joy
Living just up the road a Wisbech birds chest signing does not fill me full of joy
In reply to Post #32
In reply to Post #13
Even those 4 are only famous within fishing circles
Ask any joe bloggs on the street who they are and they more than likely wouldn't have a clue.
They would have more chance of naming a big brother winner or someone from the only was is Liverpool
I personally couldn't think of anything worse than being famous but I wouldn't mind the money lol
Even those 4 are only famous within fishing circles
Ask any joe bloggs on the street who they are and they more than likely wouldn't have a clue.
They would have more chance of naming a big brother winner or someone from the only was is Liverpool
I personally couldn't think of anything worse than being famous but I wouldn't mind the money lol
In reply to Post #8
catch a few bangers I
think your confused ?
these are bangers often eaten with mash or included in a full english
no need to thank me happy to help
catch a few bangers I
think your confused ?
these are bangers often eaten with mash or included in a full english
no need to thank me happy to help
In reply to Post #1
"How do I become a famous angler, thanks."
Think you are then tell everyone who will listen, then tell everyone who won't listen through Facebook and youtube ( you'll need to do this a lot)
Famous in no time..........
Best
Jon
"How do I become a famous angler, thanks."
Think you are then tell everyone who will listen, then tell everyone who won't listen through Facebook and youtube ( you'll need to do this a lot)
Famous in no time..........
Best
Jon
In reply to Post #1
How do I become a famous angler
Define famous. Famous for doing something or self promotion?
Famous carp anglers? People who have made an statement in their era for me, head and shoulder above the rest or pioneers.
The hair, Wilton's bait theory, Richard Walkers catching Clarissa, Chris Yates the Bishop, Terry Hearn, Mary, that's a half decent start for me 
Here's the problem for me, and like somebody mentioned below. Alan Scorthorne is probably the best angler on the planet. Man goes to lake, draws a random peg, fishes for a set time period and wins time and time again. I grew up in the area where these guys used to fish, Pickering, Denis White etc, etc and have fished against them in my youth and take my hat off to them because they are a completely different level to all around them. You do 40lb, they will do 50lb, it's reading the water and the fish in session and making the changes that makes all the difference
Let's talk carp angling. Man goes to a lake, catches a big fish, could be the first time he has fished it and had a bit of luck, could have been the 900th, he got it wrong but finally got his reward. Man puts picture in a magazine because he is proud of his capture and wants to share it with the carpworld. Man gets praise or man then gets slated because carpfishing is a very personal preference because what floats one mans boat, definitely sinks another. There's a debate in itself!
The reality is with carpfishing. There is no time frame, a man can sit there as long as he likes. The judgement is a picture, used to be lbs and oz. the problem is he can tell the world what he wants. And people often do
Look at carpfishing as a whole. And this is where all they hype and bull**** comes into it. 95% of people are ledgering 2 - 3oz out with a boiled bait on the end of it. The only real difference is the boiled bait and where you put it. Then you are waiting for a carp to be attracted to it, pick it up and eat it. Easy really ain't it
One of the biggest factors in carp fishing believe it or not is the carp, you have to sit around and wait for a carp to come along and eat your bait. It may not be in the area, it may not want to eat your bait when it does come over it but you need to be there for when it does and that is the difference. You need to be there.
Carpfishing is about producing pictures if you want fame (or you could self promote and talk bull**** but most decent folk can spot a bull****ter a mile away) and the only way you will consistently produce pictures is by sitting at a lake behind your carp fishing rods. It's as simple as that
So my advise. To be the Best most successful carp angler is, Jack your job in and live on the bank. Out all all the Best Most successful carp anglers i know dole wallers catch the most. Can't knock the self employed lads either, during quite spells they are at the lakes making the most of their opportunities, why not, they catch a lot of fish
Out of all the carp anglers I know anybody who is a working man, doing the family things and has a passion to pursue carp deserves as much respect as anybody because that is a tuff old frustrating thing knowing you could be catching fish instead of doing the baby sitting and shopping
If you want to be famous. Jack your job in and go and fish the circuit waters with the most wanted in
If you want “quick” fame go and fish the stock ponds
Choices for me
Either way though, if you Jack your job in, you still have to catch them
Only one thing I take from carpfishing and that is self pleasure. If a lot of others did the same I reckon it would be a much happier place, bring on social media and bragging rites and what a ****ing joke this pastime is becoming
How do I become a famous angler
Define famous. Famous for doing something or self promotion?
Famous carp anglers? People who have made an statement in their era for me, head and shoulder above the rest or pioneers.
The hair, Wilton's bait theory, Richard Walkers catching Clarissa, Chris Yates the Bishop, Terry Hearn, Mary, that's a half decent start for me
Here's the problem for me, and like somebody mentioned below. Alan Scorthorne is probably the best angler on the planet. Man goes to lake, draws a random peg, fishes for a set time period and wins time and time again. I grew up in the area where these guys used to fish, Pickering, Denis White etc, etc and have fished against them in my youth and take my hat off to them because they are a completely different level to all around them. You do 40lb, they will do 50lb, it's reading the water and the fish in session and making the changes that makes all the difference
Let's talk carp angling. Man goes to a lake, catches a big fish, could be the first time he has fished it and had a bit of luck, could have been the 900th, he got it wrong but finally got his reward. Man puts picture in a magazine because he is proud of his capture and wants to share it with the carpworld. Man gets praise or man then gets slated because carpfishing is a very personal preference because what floats one mans boat, definitely sinks another. There's a debate in itself!
The reality is with carpfishing. There is no time frame, a man can sit there as long as he likes. The judgement is a picture, used to be lbs and oz. the problem is he can tell the world what he wants. And people often do
Look at carpfishing as a whole. And this is where all they hype and bull**** comes into it. 95% of people are ledgering 2 - 3oz out with a boiled bait on the end of it. The only real difference is the boiled bait and where you put it. Then you are waiting for a carp to be attracted to it, pick it up and eat it. Easy really ain't it
One of the biggest factors in carp fishing believe it or not is the carp, you have to sit around and wait for a carp to come along and eat your bait. It may not be in the area, it may not want to eat your bait when it does come over it but you need to be there for when it does and that is the difference. You need to be there.
Carpfishing is about producing pictures if you want fame (or you could self promote and talk bull**** but most decent folk can spot a bull****ter a mile away) and the only way you will consistently produce pictures is by sitting at a lake behind your carp fishing rods. It's as simple as that
So my advise. To be the Best most successful carp angler is, Jack your job in and live on the bank. Out all all the Best Most successful carp anglers i know dole wallers catch the most. Can't knock the self employed lads either, during quite spells they are at the lakes making the most of their opportunities, why not, they catch a lot of fish
Out of all the carp anglers I know anybody who is a working man, doing the family things and has a passion to pursue carp deserves as much respect as anybody because that is a tuff old frustrating thing knowing you could be catching fish instead of doing the baby sitting and shopping
If you want to be famous. Jack your job in and go and fish the circuit waters with the most wanted in
If you want “quick” fame go and fish the stock ponds
Choices for me
Either way though, if you Jack your job in, you still have to catch them
Only one thing I take from carpfishing and that is self pleasure. If a lot of others did the same I reckon it would be a much happier place, bring on social media and bragging rites and what a ****ing joke this pastime is becoming
You can be famous and a carp angler. You can't be famous as a carp angler.
I think the last numbers I saw there were estimated to be about two million anglers in the Uk. If you factor in say 50% of those are kids, people who go twice a year, match anglers, people who don't read magazines or use the internet etc etc. You are left with about a million people.
The population of the Uk is about 66 million. So what you are hoping to achieve is being well known in 1/66th of the population. Hardly fame is it. If you took a picture of Jim Shelley and knocked on every door in your town and asked them who it is, how many people do you think would have a clue? A couple maybe if you are lucky and he's infamous in carp fishing.
Thankfully I know you are only on the wind up.
Personally I couldn't think of anything worse than being a well known angler on a circuit water. I fish no publicity waters and I don't even want to be well known on those!
From what I've seen working in the tackle industry isn't the worst way to earn a living, but it ruins your fishing as a hobby if you have a job that requires you to catch fish. It also means a lot of time away from home, which normally means your kids don't know who you are and the wife runs off with the milkman.
I think the last numbers I saw there were estimated to be about two million anglers in the Uk. If you factor in say 50% of those are kids, people who go twice a year, match anglers, people who don't read magazines or use the internet etc etc. You are left with about a million people.
The population of the Uk is about 66 million. So what you are hoping to achieve is being well known in 1/66th of the population. Hardly fame is it. If you took a picture of Jim Shelley and knocked on every door in your town and asked them who it is, how many people do you think would have a clue? A couple maybe if you are lucky and he's infamous in carp fishing.
Thankfully I know you are only on the wind up.
Personally I couldn't think of anything worse than being a well known angler on a circuit water. I fish no publicity waters and I don't even want to be well known on those!
From what I've seen working in the tackle industry isn't the worst way to earn a living, but it ruins your fishing as a hobby if you have a job that requires you to catch fish. It also means a lot of time away from home, which normally means your kids don't know who you are and the wife runs off with the milkman.
In reply to Post #9
Never heard of him.
I know Beckham, he married a spice girl.
Never heard of him.
I know Beckham, he married a spice girl.
In reply to Post #11
I'd say John Wilson was well known in the UK.
You won't have international stardom become famous then fish, Robson Green.
I'd say John Wilson was well known in the UK.
You won't have international stardom become famous then fish, Robson Green.
In reply to Post #13
Lets face it you mention those names to anyone that doesn't fish and they will look at you blankly so I would not even claim they where famous. I'm pretty sure their names don't come up in pub quiz.
Someone has already mentioned this.
Lets face it you mention those names to anyone that doesn't fish and they will look at you blankly so I would not even claim they where famous. I'm pretty sure their names don't come up in pub quiz.
Someone has already mentioned this.
In reply to Post #35
God thay look nice but I think your confused, bangers are big carp ive seen the videos,
God thay look nice but I think your confused, bangers are big carp ive seen the videos,
In reply to Post #42
No, no, no.
Bangers are the thing on a womans chest.
Famous angler?
John Wilson and Richard Walker.
Walker was known outside fishing as technical director of a grass cutting machinery company. I also think he was into Rabbits. He even has a blue plaque on his birthplace on Hitchin
John Wilson, the man who brought angling mainstream.
To us anglers we are only famous to our own group of peers, and to be honest, with the demise of most printed magazines I think there will be fewer 'famous' anglers.
No, no, no.
Bangers are the thing on a womans chest.
Famous angler?
John Wilson and Richard Walker.
Walker was known outside fishing as technical director of a grass cutting machinery company. I also think he was into Rabbits. He even has a blue plaque on his birthplace on Hitchin
John Wilson, the man who brought angling mainstream.
To us anglers we are only famous to our own group of peers, and to be honest, with the demise of most printed magazines I think there will be fewer 'famous' anglers.
In reply to Post #42
nah dont listen to the knobs in the videos mate they are beyond pathetic dont be a sheep
watch a Terry Hearn video you will get the idea of how a decent angler behaves none of this crafty.. get in ...pukka or bollox
nah dont listen to the knobs in the videos mate they are beyond pathetic dont be a sheep watch a Terry Hearn video you will get the idea of how a decent angler behaves none of this crafty.. get in ...pukka or bollox
In reply to Post #35
Nice looking bangers them, mouths watering
Nice looking bangers them, mouths watering
In reply to Post #45
“Fame........Im gonna live forever, I wanna learn how to fly”..........the oldies will know that song 😂😭
A shortcut to fame in angling would be get a girlfriend like Claudia dargia, bench press Jim Shelly live on film. Get a leg and a wing from Mark pitchers and Harry carrington or maybe spend a week in a bath tub full of wonderberry goo.
Playing the long game of catching 100 uk 40s is just too damned long winded
“Fame........Im gonna live forever, I wanna learn how to fly”..........the oldies will know that song 😂😭
A shortcut to fame in angling would be get a girlfriend like Claudia dargia, bench press Jim Shelly live on film. Get a leg and a wing from Mark pitchers and Harry carrington or maybe spend a week in a bath tub full of wonderberry goo.
Playing the long game of catching 100 uk 40s is just too damned long winded
People can fish for whatever they like for me, there's one thing, and one thing of late that really pisses me off. A lot of people want to be an authority on the pastime, forcing their drivel down other people's throats, only one way and that's mine and the underlying motive is self importance 
Theres only ONE person who can tell you how to fish and that's the angler himself. Take what you want from this magnificent pastime and leave only footprints would be my advise. It's a very unique and personal experience and preference. The rest can go and **** themselves
Idiots
Theres only ONE person who can tell you how to fish and that's the angler himself. Take what you want from this magnificent pastime and leave only footprints would be my advise. It's a very unique and personal experience and preference. The rest can go and **** themselves
Idiots
In reply to Post #44
Now that's made me chuckle Gerry
Now that's made me chuckle Gerry
In reply to Post #44
What about bosh is that OK lol
What about bosh
is that OK lol
In reply to Post #49
Bangers and boshing, feeling it
Bangers and boshing, feeling it
Because I'm a selfless kind of chap. For the good of the forum, I'm prepared to experiment with having Claudia as my girlfriend. Purely as an experiment to see whether I become famous. I'm not convinced but I will let you know how I get on.
In reply to Post #49
I've mentioned it before but I'm sad to have witnessed the demise of “thank you my love” over the past few years. It's a loss to our hobby.
I've mentioned it before but I'm sad to have witnessed the demise of “thank you my love” over the past few years. It's a loss to our hobby.
In reply to Post #52
I'd almost forgotten about that 1 lol
I'd almost forgotten about that 1 lol
In reply to Post #52
Is kissing the fish still a thing? I think we will have to slug it out for dibs on claudia though
Is kissing the fish still a thing? I think we will have to slug it out for dibs on claudia though
In reply to Post #54
Most excitement ive had lately is putting the bins out, so ill kiss enything
Most excitement ive had lately is putting the bins out, so ill kiss enything
In reply to Post #29
Yes that was bad lol
Yes that was bad lol
In reply to Post #55
You know what snapper - I'm going to put my wise head on for a moment and offer some (what I believe to be) good advice....
I teach Drama and Performing Arts to students after being employed in that world for a good long time - have done in various ways for ages - and for those who are considering it as a career I pose them this question. 'Do you want to act, or, do you want to be 'an actor'?'
Basically - those with the real passion for acting / performing because they love it / want to get better at it / want to develop their skills etc. are the ones I tell to pursue it. Those who want to be famous and wealthy from it without recognising the work involved, I tell them to find another avenue.
Be the best angler you can be. Get out there (when it's safe again) and hone your craft and skills. Learn from the best around you and from your own mistakes and successes. If 'fame' in the angling world then follows, you'll be respected as well which is worth far more than just being the flash in the pan name...
You know what snapper - I'm going to put my wise head on for a moment and offer some (what I believe to be) good advice....
I teach Drama and Performing Arts to students after being employed in that world for a good long time - have done in various ways for ages - and for those who are considering it as a career I pose them this question. 'Do you want to act, or, do you want to be 'an actor'?'
Basically - those with the real passion for acting / performing because they love it / want to get better at it / want to develop their skills etc. are the ones I tell to pursue it. Those who want to be famous and wealthy from it without recognising the work involved, I tell them to find another avenue.
Be the best angler you can be. Get out there (when it's safe again) and hone your craft and skills. Learn from the best around you and from your own mistakes and successes. If 'fame' in the angling world then follows, you'll be respected as well which is worth far more than just being the flash in the pan name...
In reply to Post #47
I think the best anglers are the ones who struggle to overcome a problem. Find their own way around the difficulties and go on to catch fish. Be they big or small it's the finding ways to catch them that separates the ones who give up after a couple of blanks and those who persist until they acheive their goal. Personal satisfaction for me. I dont care if nobody else knows what i catch. It's what i have to do to acheive my goal that matters to me.
I think the best anglers are the ones who struggle to overcome a problem. Find their own way around the difficulties and go on to catch fish. Be they big or small it's the finding ways to catch them that separates the ones who give up after a couple of blanks and those who persist until they acheive their goal. Personal satisfaction for me. I dont care if nobody else knows what i catch. It's what i have to do to acheive my goal that matters to me.
In reply to Post #57
Spot on,
Spot on,
In reply to Post #58
Yes, do your own thing.
Yes, do your own thing.
In reply to Post #57
Don't get dragged into snappers world Mal, He's as mad as a box of frogs, in fact I would say he's already famous for that exact reason
Don't get dragged into snappers world Mal, He's as mad as a box of frogs, in fact I would say he's already famous for that exact reason
Are we really bringing the slagging off things people say on carp videos cliche into this??? What right does anyone have to say they can't express themselves in that way?? I'd rather that and their genuine excitement than some t**t looking all moody and like he doesn't wanna be there in his catch pics
In reply to Post #61
Voice of experience there mr m?
Voice of experience there mr m?
In reply to Post #61
Good morning Mr Magoo
Good morning Mr Magoo
In reply to Post #62
What right does anyone have to say they can't express themselves in that way??
Because they sound like knobs.
Make you right about the moody types though, miserable gits.
What right does anyone have to say they can't express themselves in that way??
Because they sound like knobs.
Make you right about the moody types though, miserable gits.
In reply to Post #65
They may do mate but at least they clearly love fishing and are just diff types of people, but yeah the miserable ones do my nut in!!! Saw one in a mag other day caught I think it was a 45lb fully and he looks like he is miserable in the pic. I'm an ugly f****r but I smile like the Cheshire Cat when I catch anything let alone a 45lb fully
They may do mate but at least they clearly love fishing and are just diff types of people, but yeah the miserable ones do my nut in!!! Saw one in a mag other day caught I think it was a 45lb fully and he looks like he is miserable in the pic. I'm an ugly f****r but I smile like the Cheshire Cat when I catch anything let alone a 45lb fully
In reply to Post #66
Going on current videos, the prerequisites seem to be:
* Full sleeve (if you can't take the pain of real tattoos - recommend scribbling irrelevant pictures/cheesy life philosophies in biro on your arms (include the hands and knuckles for extra brownie points))
* Effect an Essex accent - and trademark a loud, colloquial exclamation as you land a fish, irrelevant of size, looks, species, venue. Just shout it as loud as you can
* Buy the most expensive gear/clothing and place those products in as many photos/vlogs as possible, supplemented by a rich social media presence (see point below).....
* Reference aformentioned manufacturers in every social media post. Additional exposure can be garnered by sharing those manufacturer's social media posts/competitions with your personal recommendation (even if your PB is 11lb)
There you have it - a roadmap to being a famous carp fisherman of today.
Going on current videos, the prerequisites seem to be:
* Full sleeve (if you can't take the pain of real tattoos - recommend scribbling irrelevant pictures/cheesy life philosophies in biro on your arms (include the hands and knuckles for extra brownie points))
* Effect an Essex accent - and trademark a loud, colloquial exclamation as you land a fish, irrelevant of size, looks, species, venue. Just shout it as loud as you can
* Buy the most expensive gear/clothing and place those products in as many photos/vlogs as possible, supplemented by a rich social media presence (see point below).....
* Reference aformentioned manufacturers in every social media post. Additional exposure can be garnered by sharing those manufacturer's social media posts/competitions with your personal recommendation (even if your PB is 11lb)
There you have it - a roadmap to being a famous carp fisherman of today.
In reply to Post #67
Wow the way you said it I am glad this is forum and one other forum are the only social media I actually do.
I cant watch videos of people fishing on youtube and have never had a facebook.
A bit out of the loop really but that has never affected my fishing, plenty of info here to be honest.
Wow the way you said it I am glad this is forum and one other forum are the only social media I actually do.
I cant watch videos of people fishing on youtube and have never had a facebook.
A bit out of the loop really but that has never affected my fishing, plenty of info here to be honest.
In reply to Post #68
‘ never had a Facebook ‘ ..... Sorry but I found that funny the way you put it
‘ never had a Facebook ‘ .....
Sorry but I found that funny the way you put it
In reply to Post #67
I don't have tattoos but several of my jackets/hoodies have sleeves. Does this count?
I'm prepared to shout “get in you slag” if you think it might help?
Most of my fishing clothing comes from Matalan. Do you think they'd sponsor me if I continue to wear their £9 trakkie bottoms?
I've tried posting pictures of 11lb ****ters on the Matalan instagram account but for some reason they aren't share/liking them. What am I doing wrong. In the last video I even wore a pair of their socks with my crocs and rolled up the trackie bottoms so you could see them better, whilst shouting get in the net you slag and they still dint seem interested.
I don't have tattoos but several of my jackets/hoodies have sleeves. Does this count?
I'm prepared to shout “get in you slag” if you think it might help?
Most of my fishing clothing comes from Matalan. Do you think they'd sponsor me if I continue to wear their £9 trakkie bottoms?
I've tried posting pictures of 11lb ****ters on the Matalan instagram account but for some reason they aren't share/liking them. What am I doing wrong. In the last video I even wore a pair of their socks with my crocs and rolled up the trackie bottoms so you could see them better, whilst shouting get in the net you slag and they still dint seem interested.
In reply to Post #1
its not fame
but should you wish to portray carp fishing individuals as that...here's what the wannabes do
get a facebook and instagram account, it must state "carp angler" in-between fore and second name
You MUST obtain a "promo" or "Team member" badge from some back street bait or tackle firm
You MUST wear an over sized free "beanie" on your head, even in the height of summer, so you can look proper carpy
You must post pictures of every capture, most of which are terrible looking fish, with smashed up mouths and lots of tail damage from really crappy waters
You MUST hashtag every single word you type and thank said firm as you would have never even had a bite without their wonderful product
you must be complete KNob all the time, but that will come naturally should one wish to seek said "Fame"
i'm sure I will think of a few more key points as the evening wears on
all in all, the hashtagger, fame seeker is a complete embarrassment to angling
its not fame
but should you wish to portray carp fishing individuals as that...here's what the wannabes do
get a facebook and instagram account, it must state "carp angler" in-between fore and second name
You MUST obtain a "promo" or "Team member" badge from some back street bait or tackle firm
You MUST wear an over sized free "beanie" on your head, even in the height of summer, so you can look proper carpy
You must post pictures of every capture, most of which are terrible looking fish, with smashed up mouths and lots of tail damage from really crappy waters
You MUST hashtag every single word you type and thank said firm as you would have never even had a bite without their wonderful product
you must be complete KNob all the time, but that will come naturally should one wish to seek said "Fame"
i'm sure I will think of a few more key points as the evening wears on
all in all, the hashtagger, fame seeker is a complete embarrassment to angling
In reply to Post #71
Sounds about right
#pukka pies #steak n kidney#chicken n mushrom # pukka innit.
Sounds about right
#pukka pies #steak n kidney#chicken n mushrom # pukka innit.
In reply to Post #72
do your head in don't they...in fact, I find them pathetic really
do your head in don't they...in fact, I find them pathetic really
In reply to Post #70
In reply to Post #73
This forum, tel and lane's blogs are all I watch, read a modern books but not many.
This forum, tel and lane's blogs are all I watch, read a modern books but not many.
In reply to Post #75
Snap
Mainly from the links on here
Snap
Mainly from the links on here
This forum, the occasional YouTube clip for some info on a bit of tackle I've bought second hand ( ATTX receiver was the last one) very occasional TV prog.
I no longer read the comics but they're mostly dead now.
Now I'm famous and well known I suppose I should have a Facebook thingy and a blog/vlog so my fans can follow me easier.
Wot Never heard of me!!!........well there you go, there's your answer in a nutshell
I no longer read the comics but they're mostly dead now.
Now I'm famous and well known I suppose I should have a Facebook thingy and a blog/vlog so my fans can follow me easier.
Wot
Never heard of me!!!........well there you go, there's your answer in a nutshell
Well I've heard of you, Neil, and I have followed you (in a non-stalker sort of way) since you first joined. I think we registered more or less at the same time, and if you remember I got dog's abuse from all and sundry when I first posted. You were one of the few that stood up for me...You don't forget things like that!
In reply to Post #77
I'm very similar. I look on here regularly, I avoid all fishing stuff on Facebook, there is some good stuff on Youtube (I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the latest Eurobanx) and I have a handful of pages on Instagram which I follow for the quality of the photos and the history pics....subsurface, Jordan Realtree, Rich Wilby and a handful of others.
Fame. No thanks. Infamy however, now you're talking....'Infamy, Infamy, they've all got it Infamy!'
I'm very similar. I look on here regularly, I avoid all fishing stuff on Facebook, there is some good stuff on Youtube (I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the latest Eurobanx) and I have a handful of pages on Instagram which I follow for the quality of the photos and the history pics....subsurface, Jordan Realtree, Rich Wilby and a handful of others.
Fame. No thanks. Infamy however, now you're talking....'Infamy, Infamy, they've all got it Infamy!'
In reply to Post #71
You MUST wear Vaas waders.
You MUST wear Vaas waders.
In reply to Post #5
Posthumously from what I hear, turns out his fiancé wasn't even aware of his past. RIP.
Posthumously from what I hear, turns out his fiancé wasn't even aware of his past. RIP.
In reply to Post #80
Ocean waders are the new thing mate........vass is sooooooooo 2019😂😂😂😭
Ocean waders are the new thing mate........vass is sooooooooo 2019😂😂😂😭
Face pubes are a must. .... Full sleeves ink. Tattoos in general.
A van ( preferably VW ) a blog talking about food with the camera pointed at your boat in the bivvy.
Doing something different because apparently we are all doing the same thing.
Most importantly you must ask the viewer to subscribe.
Wear overpriced carpy clothing.
You must give yourself a nickname. 50 ml and Butt Ring are available.
A van ( preferably VW ) a blog talking about food with the camera pointed at your boat in the bivvy.
Doing something different because apparently we are all doing the same thing.
Most importantly you must ask the viewer to subscribe.
Wear overpriced carpy clothing.
You must give yourself a nickname. 50 ml and Butt Ring are available.
In reply to Post #83
nowt wrong with selves, ive got both mine and shoulders inked
as for vans, nooo, not the surfer dudes Vdub rubbish, you have to have an M Sport Tranist custom
Thank fook ive not fished in uk for 3 yrs now
nowt wrong with selves, ive got both mine and shoulders inked
as for vans, nooo, not the surfer dudes Vdub rubbish, you have to have an M Sport Tranist custom
Thank fook ive not fished in uk for 3 yrs now
In reply to Post #84
I'd rather be a good angler than a “famous” one...
Believe me they aren't always one and the same
I'd rather be a good angler than a “famous” one...
Believe me they aren't always one and the same
Funny that John Wilson and Dick Walker get touted as the famous ones when both could be aloof or downright rude when met. Do you want to be famous of liked?
I was (for a short while) 'known' in barbel circles and felt embarrassed when recognised out and about and especially when folk eyed my swim thinking that they'd blag it as soon as my back was turned. I also realised that if you are sponsored every fish you catch is for somebody else's benefit and those days when you just want to relax and have a dabble, there is pressure to catch something notable for a publicity shot.
Sod that. I fish for myself when and how I want and with gear that suits me.
Mind you, it seems that everybody under the age of about 35, is happy to do absolutely anything for their 15 minutes. TV is built around that principle.
I was (for a short while) 'known' in barbel circles and felt embarrassed when recognised out and about and especially when folk eyed my swim thinking that they'd blag it as soon as my back was turned. I also realised that if you are sponsored every fish you catch is for somebody else's benefit and those days when you just want to relax and have a dabble, there is pressure to catch something notable for a publicity shot.
Sod that. I fish for myself when and how I want and with gear that suits me.
Mind you, it seems that everybody under the age of about 35, is happy to do absolutely anything for their 15 minutes. TV is built around that principle.
In reply to Post #86
One person I'd like to give a nod to during all this is Julian Cundiff. The man has been doing a "behind the photo" series on instagram, whereby he explains the back story behind the capture, the venue, the atmosphere, the clobber. It's been great to look at.
One thing I have also noticed is the abundance of teenagers spam following thousands in an attempt to get noticed. They seem to retract that follow when you do not reciprocate! Plenty seem to spam hashtag X tackle/bait company (yet not recieving a penny or a pot of pop ups) and shouting about "Urban Banx" with green fields with miles around!
Just because your pond is in the middle of a village, doesn't make it urban. Do 48 hours in SE28 and see if you still like the **** that I put up with for a decade
One person I'd like to give a nod to during all this is Julian Cundiff. The man has been doing a "behind the photo" series on instagram, whereby he explains the back story behind the capture, the venue, the atmosphere, the clobber. It's been great to look at.
One thing I have also noticed is the abundance of teenagers spam following thousands in an attempt to get noticed. They seem to retract that follow when you do not reciprocate! Plenty seem to spam hashtag X tackle/bait company (yet not recieving a penny or a pot of pop ups) and shouting about "Urban Banx" with green fields with miles around!
Just because your pond is in the middle of a village, doesn't make it urban. Do 48 hours in SE28 and see if you still like the **** that I put up with for a decade
In reply to Post #87
So true
So true
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