My last few trips have been slightly 'spoilt' by groups of 'anglers' chatting/drinking etc late into the night. It seems to be a new thing on my water,having had the lake almost exclusively to myself the previous couple of yrs. Anyone else noticed an increase in social fishing this year?
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Honest answer is I've seen it getting more and more since 2008.
When I joined Nazeing most anglers communicated, but fished individually, every year the socialising and drinking got more and more.
Honest answer is I've seen it getting more and more since 2008.
When I joined Nazeing most anglers communicated, but fished individually, every year the socialising and drinking got more and more.
In reply to Post #1
Yep, its not for me, people being civil, having a chat, exchange of views etc, absolutely fine.
But groups huddled together, drinking and getting louder and louder till the early hours, seems to be the norm for some. Go to the pub ffs.
Yep, its not for me, people being civil, having a chat, exchange of views etc, absolutely fine.
But groups huddled together, drinking and getting louder and louder till the early hours, seems to be the norm for some. Go to the pub ffs.
In reply to Post #1
It is probably something do with lockdown and a way for friends to meet up.The secondhand market will be swamped next year when people sell up.
It is probably something do with lockdown and a way for friends to meet up.The secondhand market will be swamped next year when people sell up.
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It is what carp fishing is to so many now, Lockdown is by no means the only catalyst for this, the drive for bigger bivvys, bankside power, films etc etc for me just shows the fishing part is only an element of the lakeside enjoyment.
It is what carp fishing is to so many now, Lockdown is by no means the only catalyst for this, the drive for bigger bivvys, bankside power, films etc etc for me just shows the fishing part is only an element of the lakeside enjoyment.
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Been thinking about this myself as I have encountered similar , conclusion. .......your all getting old.
Been thinking about this myself as I have encountered similar , conclusion. .......your all getting old.
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They wouldn't hear themselves above my snoring.
They wouldn't hear themselves above my snoring.
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It's been going on for years mate.
We used to do it when we were younger night fishing the Thames. Yes we did clear up after ourselves... Granted didn't have internet or TV but used to take our cassettes to play. Not very loud tbh
Now I'm just happy with a small group no more than 4 of us.
One bottle of red wine between us a couple of cans in the afternoon and I do mean a couple that's it.
I'm getting too old...
It's been going on for years mate.
We used to do it when we were younger night fishing the Thames. Yes we did clear up after ourselves... Granted didn't have internet or TV but used to take our cassettes to play. Not very loud tbh
Now I'm just happy with a small group no more than 4 of us.
One bottle of red wine between us a couple of cans in the afternoon and I do mean a couple that's it.
I'm getting too old...
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90 per cent of my fishing is solo. It's an escape for me and I'd rather listen to nature than annoy people with constant chatter.
Occasionally fish with two other lads and it's good company but we always stay respectful of others on the water. Simple manners really.
We can't have a thriving pastime without good numbers engaging with it, so I have a live and let live approach so long as people aren't being abusive or dangerous.
90 per cent of my fishing is solo. It's an escape for me and I'd rather listen to nature than annoy people with constant chatter.
Occasionally fish with two other lads and it's good company but we always stay respectful of others on the water. Simple manners really.
We can't have a thriving pastime without good numbers engaging with it, so I have a live and let live approach so long as people aren't being abusive or dangerous.
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annoy people with constant chatter
mmm you leaving yourself open there Mal
annoy people with constant chatter
mmm you leaving yourself open there Mal
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Good point. I suppose people can choose to read my annoying chatter or not so it's their own fault!
Imagine if I turned up on your lake with my ghetto blaster and 90's metal compilation. ... worst nightmare come true!
Good point. I suppose people can choose to read my annoying chatter or not so it's their own fault!
Imagine if I turned up on your lake with my ghetto blaster and 90's metal compilation. ... worst nightmare come true!
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Interesting one this. I go with my mate when I can. It's a bit different for me since I can't get out much, but I managed to get my best mate in to my club about 5 years ago and he goes more than I do but when we can get out together even if a quick day session then we'll always look for a double peg or two pegs very close together so we can have a bit of a natter and if either of us need some help with a net then that works too.
Love going obviously even if alone but it's better if my mate comes along and we can catch up, talk about the water, tactics etc, just much more enjoyable personally.
However neither of us sit there getting plastered and being loud that's not what it's about for me.
Just my two penneth worth on the matter.
Interesting one this. I go with my mate when I can. It's a bit different for me since I can't get out much, but I managed to get my best mate in to my club about 5 years ago and he goes more than I do but when we can get out together even if a quick day session then we'll always look for a double peg or two pegs very close together so we can have a bit of a natter and if either of us need some help with a net then that works too.
Love going obviously even if alone but it's better if my mate comes along and we can catch up, talk about the water, tactics etc, just much more enjoyable personally.
However neither of us sit there getting plastered and being loud that's not what it's about for me.
Just my two penneth worth on the matter.
Thought that's what pubs were for 🤔
ive done both. often alone or with my kid now. my club is quiet
Elphicks day fishery is like a RAVE lol. but good for my kid as i dont have to keep telling him to
keep his voice down lol
Elphicks day fishery is like a RAVE lol. but good for my kid as i dont have to keep telling him to
keep his voice down lol
Good topic is this.
I get all sides as I've done the party thing on the bank with a few mates and loads of beer, BBQ and god knows what else 😬😬🤧🤧.
Looking back though on this time (15 years ago) there is no wonder I caught nothing as I was camping really and not fishing. It was fun though and we always tried to respect other anglers.
After a break for 10 years when I go back to fishing I'm looking forward to actually fishing and hopefully catching more fish and enjoying the piece and quiet.
I get all sides as I've done the party thing on the bank with a few mates and loads of beer, BBQ and god knows what else 😬😬🤧🤧.
Looking back though on this time (15 years ago) there is no wonder I caught nothing as I was camping really and not fishing. It was fun though and we always tried to respect other anglers.
After a break for 10 years when I go back to fishing I'm looking forward to actually fishing and hopefully catching more fish and enjoying the piece and quiet.
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I think most anglers would have done both I know I have . Now time is more precious I like to fish . I fish venues to avoid the socials. Most important thing is to enjoy Your fishing and don't ruin anyone else's fishing time.
I think most anglers would have done both I know I have . Now time is more precious I like to fish . I fish venues to avoid the socials. Most important thing is to enjoy Your fishing and don't ruin anyone else's fishing time.
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I'm lucky I'm on a syndicate with decent like minded anglers. Everyone's respects each other and mostly all about the fishing
I'm lucky I'm on a syndicate with decent like minded anglers. Everyone's respects each other and mostly all about the fishing
I don't mind being sociable in the car park but once I am fishing I have no inclination to speak to other anglers. The lake is small and the last thing I want i someone stood by my rods looking over my swim and bite time.
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I use to like a mini social while still watching the water but yeah some anglers don't go fishing there just socialize. There think there going fishing but there not there going to socialise of coarse nothing is wrong with that. But if these anglers really wanna catch fish there not going to learn by standing talking. I've been there done it. I go to the bank to fish and not talk to people I'd only talk to people now on the bank if i've knew them for atleast 5 years.
I use to like a mini social while still watching the water but yeah some anglers don't go fishing there just socialize. There think there going fishing but there not there going to socialise of coarse nothing is wrong with that. But if these anglers really wanna catch fish there not going to learn by standing talking. I've been there done it. I go to the bank to fish and not talk to people I'd only talk to people now on the bank if i've knew them for atleast 5 years.
Absolutely relish the alone time and focussing in on the fishing and if I'm being honest I kinda resent it when people come up to talk to me.
total alcohol ban on my syndicate, how it should be..if I was fishing and someone fell in due to being pissed why should I put myself at risk getting them out, which I would try to do but shouldn't have to..
Used to do the social bit with mates on a club water when much younger.
Much prefer to be quiet and chill out on my own these days, dont mind the occasional beer when I fish but always fully capable of fishing properly. A quiet radio on after dark, but only loud enough for me to hear it.
More than happy to have a chat with other syndicate members (those that will speak to me!) but expect them to be sensible and stay back from the water etc, as i do if in someone else's swim.
Lucky, in that most of the other guys on the lake are of a similar mind set, we're there to primarily try to catch on a lowish stock venue so tend to concentrate on the fishing.
Much prefer to be quiet and chill out on my own these days, dont mind the occasional beer when I fish but always fully capable of fishing properly. A quiet radio on after dark, but only loud enough for me to hear it.
More than happy to have a chat with other syndicate members (those that will speak to me!) but expect them to be sensible and stay back from the water etc, as i do if in someone else's swim.
Lucky, in that most of the other guys on the lake are of a similar mind set, we're there to primarily try to catch on a lowish stock venue so tend to concentrate on the fishing.
I'm the complete opposite to a lot of you. I fished alone for years and took my angling quite seriously. Now I'm more than happy to spend time on the bank have a few beers and a good natter with some mates, or even complete strangers sometimes. I know this costs me fish, but do I really need to catch another carp rather than enjoying some company?
Been at home for the last 5.5 months with Mrs and kids so quite happy to get out two nights a week.
I may chat to the Robin that sits on my rods at first light but that's about it.
I may chat to the Robin that sits on my rods at first light but that's about it.
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You do know the pubs are open?
You do know the pubs are open?
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Interesting one this. I enjoy mini socials on a 24/48 hour trip but its literally a few cold cans sat around eating bbq food. No loud shouting or music etc. Afew weeks ago I done 48 hours on a "runs" water (trades description act...) and a van pulled up opposite side of lake. Fist things out the back where 2 cool boxes, chairs and a bbq. Followed by shouting 4/5 pegs away to a chum to see how they're getting on. They literally drank and shouted for at least two hours before even setting a rod up. So yeah, as much as I like a little social, some people take it too far.
Interesting one this. I enjoy mini socials on a 24/48 hour trip but its literally a few cold cans sat around eating bbq food. No loud shouting or music etc. Afew weeks ago I done 48 hours on a "runs" water (trades description act...) and a van pulled up opposite side of lake. Fist things out the back where 2 cool boxes, chairs and a bbq. Followed by shouting 4/5 pegs away to a chum to see how they're getting on. They literally drank and shouted for at least two hours before even setting a rod up. So yeah, as much as I like a little social, some people take it too far.
In reply to Post #19
How do you get to know people for five years if you don't talk to them?
How do you get to know people for five years if you don't talk to them?
In reply to Post #25
I don't go to pubs anymore. Really enjoy being social on the bank, and if we're subtle and not adversely impacting on others where's the harm? Fishing is different things to different people.
I don't go to pubs anymore. Really enjoy being social on the bank, and if we're subtle and not adversely impacting on others where's the harm? Fishing is different things to different people.
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Just the sort of thing which I hate to see. Fishing is a country sport, not some zone for the plebs to ruin with their shouting, music and bloody lights. When I fish I am on the hunt, desperate to catch, bar the odd nights social with a mate, it is all about the hunt.
Just the sort of thing which I hate to see. Fishing is a country sport, not some zone for the plebs to ruin with their shouting, music and bloody lights. When I fish I am on the hunt, desperate to catch, bar the odd nights social with a mate, it is all about the hunt.
A mate and I do sometimes fish together dependant on our work, and our conversations cover thoughts and ideas on the lake, and putting the world to rights.
While it is social fishing it is more on both of us catching carp as well.
I don't like the drinking social with loads of noise. Fishing is a hunting pursuit, a take on from the oldy worldy catching to live, where you were quiet and learnt about the environment, although obviously now we return our catch.
While it is social fishing it is more on both of us catching carp as well.
I don't like the drinking social with loads of noise. Fishing is a hunting pursuit, a take on from the oldy worldy catching to live, where you were quiet and learnt about the environment, although obviously now we return our catch.
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