Or even Korda lol.
He's got an interesting take on it all.
He's got an interesting take on it all.
Carp Brothels! 
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But disappointed with this one if I'm honest. Found it hard going & I think he comes across better in the heavily edited sticky videos.
But disappointed with this one if I'm honest. Found it hard going & I think he comes across better in the heavily edited sticky videos.
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He's not everyone's cup of tea.The man is an independent soul and you are not going to get the usual corporate speak. I don't agree with everything he says, but most of it is the unvarnished truth.
He's not everyone's cup of tea.The man is an independent soul and you are not going to get the usual corporate speak. I don't agree with everything he says, but most of it is the unvarnished truth.
All I will say is this. He is a character, and if you do a bit of research the stuff he was getting up to in his younger days I'm not surprised he is a little odd
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This was the first of the usually brilliant podcasts by Korda that I bailed out less than halfway through. Very apparent it was going to be all about me me me when he insisted on taking the hosts position, ie a situation control gesture.
The Pete Regan one on the other hand was an all time classic, a genuinely very funny guy that also says what he thinks but in such a different way to Helleur. Listened to that one twice..
Looking forward to the next one..
The Pete Regan one on the other hand was an all time classic, a genuinely very funny guy that also says what he thinks but in such a different way to Helleur. Listened to that one twice..
Looking forward to the next one..
I used to watch his blogs and quite enjoyed them but he starting acting more and more like a bell end worrying about his hair in the camera and very much a me me me person
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Well said that man.
Well said that man.
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He may be all the things you say Gerry but as I only have the podcast to go on and was looking forward to hearing what he had to say, IMHO I don't think he came across very well.
He may be all the things you say Gerry but as I only have the podcast to go on and was looking forward to hearing what he had to say, IMHO I don't think he came across very well.
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So are we all just slating a mans character or what he is actually saying? I mean what specifically makes him a bellend?
So are we all just slating a mans character or what he is actually saying? I mean what specifically makes him a bellend?
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Eh? What happened there? He's had the same nickname on my water for the last 30 years. It's not offensive in anyway, or even rude to him cos that's what people call him to his face. Can someone please tell me why my message got suppressed please. I don't normally moan but that is ridiculous.
Eh? What happened there? He's had the same nickname on my water for the last 30 years. It's not offensive in anyway, or even rude to him cos that's what people call him to his face. Can someone please tell me why my message got suppressed please. I don't normally moan but that is ridiculous.
I quite enjoyed it,he won't be everyones Cup of tea I get that,but not everyone is in life...I get the impression that he won't give a flying ***** what anyone on here thinks of him....he lives a life that many wish they could lead....but many wouldnt want his way of life either...its what makes us all different
I'm normally the first to stick up for any "names" that get stick on the forum so I'll choose my words carefully.
Based on the content of that podcast, his personality is so far removed from his persona that it's genuinely funny. For a free spirited Buddhist he comes across as selfish, arrogant, and self centred, with a massive chip on his shoulder for the scene that he helped to create in exchange for money. Karma is a bitch I guess
It's like he's turned into the authority he grew up despising.
Based on the content of that podcast, his personality is so far removed from his persona that it's genuinely funny. For a free spirited Buddhist he comes across as selfish, arrogant, and self centred, with a massive chip on his shoulder for the scene that he helped to create in exchange for money. Karma is a bitch I guess
It's like he's turned into the authority he grew up despising.
He can't be the independent free spirit he claims if he jumps from one sponsor to another. Surely that is selling out to the corporate media machine that carp fishing has become and perpetuating it?
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That's pretty much how I've felt about him for a long time, and the reason I haven't read, watched or listened to anything he's done for over a decade.
I could never understand why editors would print articles from him when he clearly derided the target audience. I remember a carp TV piece with Joe morgan where he basically spent 15 minutes moaning about people who read magazines
That's pretty much how I've felt about him for a long time, and the reason I haven't read, watched or listened to anything he's done for over a decade.
I could never understand why editors would print articles from him when he clearly derided the target audience. I remember a carp TV piece with Joe morgan where he basically spent 15 minutes moaning about people who read magazines
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As he says himself hes a product of his past, he comes across as manic and on the edge, clearly his past and continued drug abuse has effected him.
Saying that he seems happy and content in his world but not a world Id aspire to be in.
Well done Korda though, your podcasts are the best 👍👍
As he says himself hes a product of his past, he comes across as manic and on the edge, clearly his past and continued drug abuse has effected him.
Saying that he seems happy and content in his world but not a world Id aspire to be in.
Well done Korda though, your podcasts are the best 👍👍
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Have to agree with post 14. Post 6 was pretty innocuous compared to many other posts over time on here. This smells just a little bit. I feel an explanation would be a good idea. From not a moderator
Have to agree with post 14. Post 6 was pretty innocuous compared to many other posts over time on here. This smells just a little bit. I feel an explanation would be a good idea. From not a moderator
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His understanding of the Buddhist, free spirited way of life is so far off the mark that it strikes me he's using it as an excuse to do (and I quote) "what the **** he wants, when the **** he wants"!
His understanding of the Buddhist, free spirited way of life is so far off the mark that it strikes me he's using it as an excuse to do (and I quote) "what the **** he wants, when the **** he wants"!
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Yeh, he hates bait boats but just bought one for a grand,
hates retaining slings but admits using one,
hates the corporate fishing world but has made a living from it,
hates the idea of a baiting pole but his mate who is 'an exceptional angler' has had 4 50s using one !
Yeh, he hates bait boats but just bought one for a grand,
hates retaining slings but admits using one,
hates the corporate fishing world but has made a living from it,
hates the idea of a baiting pole but his mate who is 'an exceptional angler' has had 4 50s using one !
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The really funny bit is that in the actual pod cast he refers to himself as that nickname and gives the reason why.
Trigger happy modding
The really funny bit is that in the actual pod cast he refers to himself as that nickname and gives the reason why.
Trigger happy modding
He does like to contradict himself a bit doesn't he. 
But apart from that quite enjoyed it.
But apart from that quite enjoyed it.
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Best one yet superb stuff , says it how it is with zero ****s given , really enjoyed it 👍
Best one yet superb stuff , says it how it is with zero ****s given , really enjoyed it 👍
Think he mentioned it himself. But he didnt mention much about his own fishing. Would of really liked to of heard about some of that. His time on the Cons club the Big S the golf club lake his adventures abroad how he came up with the stick method. How he went about rubbing people up the wrong way..Definitely room for another episode 
But then again he did say he had to be dragged kicking and screaming to do the podcast so maybe not 
But then again he did say he had to be dragged kicking and screaming to do the podcast so maybe not
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Take my hat off to this podcast.
Nicks honesty on his views on what carp fishing was, to what it is today is spot on.
magical times then, full of self praising hash taggers hunting for likes of social media today
Take my hat off to this podcast.
Nicks honesty on his views on what carp fishing was, to what it is today is spot on.
magical times then, full of self praising hash taggers hunting for likes of social media today
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Just finished listening to it.... WOW... literally hates everything about carp fishing but loves it all. Hates bait boats - just bought one. Hates retention slings but uses them.... Hates corporate world but lives off it and has done his whole life. I'm 50/50 on it... certainly entertaining and he doesn't mince his words.... a 'f' in every sentence was a little much and dropping a C bomb... mmmm not the best... but then he's a spiritual one - at one with the world / earth
Fair play of Korda for getting some different people on instead of the usual media guys though....
Just finished listening to it.... WOW... literally hates everything about carp fishing but loves it all. Hates bait boats - just bought one. Hates retention slings but uses them.... Hates corporate world but lives off it and has done his whole life. I'm 50/50 on it... certainly entertaining and he doesn't mince his words.... a 'f' in every sentence was a little much and dropping a C bomb... mmmm not the best... but then he's a spiritual one - at one with the world / earth
Fair play of Korda for getting some different people on instead of the usual media guys though....
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Yeh it was so much better when it was a select few whoring every capture and blowing smoke up their own arses via print media
Yeh it was so much better when it was a select few whoring every capture and blowing smoke up their own arses via print media
He did say they hadn't spoken too much about his fishing
I thought the whole idea was for it to be about the guest.
I thought the whole idea was for it to be about the guest.
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ahaha...cant disagree with that one mate
ahaha...cant disagree with that one mate
Uses drugs and goes carp fishing to pacify his hyperactive tendency's sounds like 62% of all carpers.
FAR TO MUCH SWEARING.
wants to get in the bad boy club Shelly
Ellis 
and the blackmong. 
FAR TO MUCH SWEARING.
wants to get in the bad boy club Shelly
Ellis and the blackmong.
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What's he doing in Korea? I've not seen it, is there gd carp fishing there?
What's he doing in Korea? I've not seen it, is there gd carp fishing there?
Openly admits he doesn't watch Korda Podcasts at the start and then later states previous anglers are boring on the podcasts..🤔. Hour in and getting tired already. Going to put some more stickers on my bucket.
Reminds me of Charlie Sheen interview; Tiger blood 😂
Reminds me of Charlie Sheen interview; Tiger blood 😂
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Carp brothels
Carp brothels
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Well, that was an education.
I have the impression that he wont care what I think, like I dont care what he thinks. Entertaining, if you don't judge or give opinion. If you do, take a hard look at yourself too.
Well, that was an education.
I have the impression that he wont care what I think, like I dont care what he thinks. Entertaining, if you don't judge or give opinion. If you do, take a hard look at yourself too.
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I agree mate, I thought that it was absolutely brilliant. Incredibly honest, often contradictory but he came across extremely well to me. I really enjoyed it.
I agree mate, I thought that it was absolutely brilliant. Incredibly honest, often contradictory but he came across extremely well to me. I really enjoyed it.
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only issue i had with it,
if he was aiming at the younger generation, then smoking gear, swearing in every sentence, possibly isn't the best thing
although i do like the outlook a bit
only issue i had with it,
if he was aiming at the younger generation, then smoking gear, swearing in every sentence, possibly isn't the best thing
although i do like the outlook a bit
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The language didn't bother me, my own is atrocious.
Fair to say his life is very different to mine and my family comes first for me, but I really dug what he had to say....once I was a few minutes in and more used to his mannerisms.
The language didn't bother me, my own is atrocious.
Fair to say his life is very different to mine and my family comes first for me, but I really dug what he had to say....once I was a few minutes in and more used to his mannerisms.
He's a character, you may not like him but at least he his himself, How many anglers, sports persons, movie stars are willing to show their true persona? Very few, just look at the likes of Andy Murray, Lewis Hamilton etc not an ounce of personality amongst them, then think back to "golden days" of McEnroe, Hunt, the Rat Pack... true characters who were willing to show emotions and even their failings etc.
The sanitised world doesn't like the outspoken, for all their haters, the likes of Nick, Penning and Shelley are at least doing what they like, how they like. Long may it last in my book
The sanitised world doesn't like the outspoken, for all their haters, the likes of Nick, Penning and Shelley are at least doing what they like, how they like. Long may it last in my book
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Ratpack as in searching for my Rizla? bet Nick loved that one...
Ratpack as in searching for my Rizla? bet Nick loved that one...
Must admit, I really like the guy. More personality than most of the other carp robots put together.
His outlook on what fishing once was, and what it could/should be today is pretty much in line with my own. He obviously loves the essence of carp fishing, that is probably lost on a lot of anglers these days.
He doesn't take himself too seriously, knows exactly who he is, and has enough years in the game to not care what anyone else thinks.
Does what makes him happy, and if it doesn't affect anyone else then why the hell not.
Fair play I say.
His outlook on what fishing once was, and what it could/should be today is pretty much in line with my own. He obviously loves the essence of carp fishing, that is probably lost on a lot of anglers these days.
He doesn't take himself too seriously, knows exactly who he is, and has enough years in the game to not care what anyone else thinks.
Does what makes him happy, and if it doesn't affect anyone else then why the hell not.
Fair play I say.
I enjoyed listening to the interview and thought he came across as a decent bloke.
The best bit on the video is at 2:18:10 when he goes full David Brent.
The best bit on the video is at 2:18:10 when he goes full David Brent.
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You do know that even Buddhists have flaws? Even those that have surfed the waves of enlightenment have flaws? There's many an historical monk or lay that are deeply flawed. Following the teachings of Buddha doesn't mean that you instantly become this vibrating being radiating light in all directions, far from it.
What would you do if you met the Buddha on the road?
You do know that even Buddhists have flaws? Even those that have surfed the waves of enlightenment have flaws? There's many an historical monk or lay that are deeply flawed. Following the teachings of Buddha doesn't mean that you instantly become this vibrating being radiating light in all directions, far from it.
What would you do if you met the Buddha on the road?
I really enjoyed watching Nick. Refreshing to hear someone telling it how it is. No nonsense stuff.
I certainly can see why people have a negative opinion of him. He does come across as he could be quite grating to some.
Makes a pleasant change to hear someone talk about *the moment*, the being, just existing in the here and now.
I certainly can see why people have a negative opinion of him. He does come across as he could be quite grating to some.
Makes a pleasant change to hear someone talk about *the moment*, the being, just existing in the here and now.
In reply to Post #38
Really? Where you been fishing? Lol.
Really? Where you been fishing? Lol.
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Nice one, sorted!
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Nice one, sorted!
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my own lake, that none of the few members i allow smoke it
my own lake, that none of the few members i allow smoke it
In reply to Post #48
That's a refreshing change. Glad to hear it 👍
That's a refreshing change. Glad to hear it 👍
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Best one yet.
You can love the past time and still be critical of what it has become. He's been doing it for far longer than many of the "instakids" that has pretty much been Kordas market, a subject that he seemed to hold back on. I believe he wanted to delve further into the social media aspect but decided against it. I find it absolutely boring looking at another fish, from another pond, with no context to the capture. It's just a bunch of hashtags to appease your fake consultancy. Totally agree with his "anglers" comment too. Give a lot of these "instakids" a 14ft waggler rod, a centrepin, and tell them to catch a Dace and they'll look at you like you have four heads.
As for owning items and using them, but being against them, I think we have all used items in the past which would rather not, and he hits the nail on the head when it comes to barbless hooks, cradles & retainers. I would rather use barbed, beanie mats and sacks, but if rules dictate I cannot use them then I won't. There are certain rules I will go against though if I believe they are complete ill educated ******** that serve no purpose, especially when it comes to Pike Fishing.
The thing is, the things he are saying has been echoed on here for years, yet when it is said out in the open on a platform created by a company which bred many things that we hate, he is character assassinated. Many of us have over indulged on the bank, in warehouses and pubs, yet you aren't allowed to mention it on a podcast? It's not right in todays eyes, but we look up to those who moved fish, smoked the Dutch Bensons and took the piss.
If people want ANOTHER soulless podcast of "I went here, I caught that" then buy the dying print media, because there is plenty of that in those mags.
Best one yet.
You can love the past time and still be critical of what it has become. He's been doing it for far longer than many of the "instakids" that has pretty much been Kordas market, a subject that he seemed to hold back on. I believe he wanted to delve further into the social media aspect but decided against it. I find it absolutely boring looking at another fish, from another pond, with no context to the capture. It's just a bunch of hashtags to appease your fake consultancy. Totally agree with his "anglers" comment too. Give a lot of these "instakids" a 14ft waggler rod, a centrepin, and tell them to catch a Dace and they'll look at you like you have four heads.
As for owning items and using them, but being against them, I think we have all used items in the past which would rather not, and he hits the nail on the head when it comes to barbless hooks, cradles & retainers. I would rather use barbed, beanie mats and sacks, but if rules dictate I cannot use them then I won't. There are certain rules I will go against though if I believe they are complete ill educated ******** that serve no purpose, especially when it comes to Pike Fishing.
The thing is, the things he are saying has been echoed on here for years, yet when it is said out in the open on a platform created by a company which bred many things that we hate, he is character assassinated. Many of us have over indulged on the bank, in warehouses and pubs, yet you aren't allowed to mention it on a podcast? It's not right in todays eyes, but we look up to those who moved fish, smoked the Dutch Bensons and took the piss.
If people want ANOTHER soulless podcast of "I went here, I caught that" then buy the dying print media, because there is plenty of that in those mags.
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Never thought I'd read that referenced on a fishing forum. Ace 🤣
Never thought I'd read that referenced on a fishing forum. Ace 🤣
Well I enjoyed that a lot more than I thought I would. He's a miserable f@@ker who pretty much hates the world and everyone in it, so I have a lot of common ground with him.
I do think his angle on him being a victim of the cons incident is a bit wide of the mark though. If the rules state that you can't discuss fishing/stock/club business etc and you publish an article naming swims etc then to be honest I'm not surprised he got banned for it. By then poaching the water and plastering it all over big carp magazine in the close season, he wasn't being clever and giving the committee a F@@k you like he said, he was giving a F@@k you to all the members, a lot of them who had probably been quite decent to him over the years, when he was a kid on there and skint and being given hot drinks and bait etc. But he was young then and we all do daft things. It's interesting now that the boots on the other foot that he's complaining that his little bits of fishing heaven are being spoiled by other people knowing about them, but he wasn't quiet so worried about doing it to other people.
I very enjoyable podcast, especially for valley anglers, lots of the people he talks about are still quietly going about their business. I don't think age has mellowed them that much.
I do think his angle on him being a victim of the cons incident is a bit wide of the mark though. If the rules state that you can't discuss fishing/stock/club business etc and you publish an article naming swims etc then to be honest I'm not surprised he got banned for it. By then poaching the water and plastering it all over big carp magazine in the close season, he wasn't being clever and giving the committee a F@@k you like he said, he was giving a F@@k you to all the members, a lot of them who had probably been quite decent to him over the years, when he was a kid on there and skint and being given hot drinks and bait etc. But he was young then and we all do daft things. It's interesting now that the boots on the other foot that he's complaining that his little bits of fishing heaven are being spoiled by other people knowing about them, but he wasn't quiet so worried about doing it to other people.
I very enjoyable podcast, especially for valley anglers, lots of the people he talks about are still quietly going about their business. I don't think age has mellowed them that much.
I haven't finished it yet, seen one hour so far.
So far I haven't liked it, my reasons so far consist's of,
Bragging about how much drugs he has consumed
Bragging about how good he is at product development
Not able to complete a sentence without using the f word
Boasting about how he and his girlfriend and mates drove around Harefield and Europe aged 15
Boasting about the waters and giving it the biggun about being so easy
Slagging off other anglers as 'one trick pony's'
Making a big deal of his entry, didn't want to do the podcast, but here I am
Changing seats etc
Slagging off sponsored anglers, but is one
Making such a big deal about how spiritual he is while showing what a foulmouthed, arrogant, law breaking, drug abusing man he really is!
To be honest I can never understand how people think it's ok to f and blind when being invited into someones home, i'm sure they wouldn't do it if they physically entered someones home for the first time, so why do it when they are making a broadcast/podcast/video, just shows a lack of manners in my view.
Anyway, if I change my mind after watching/listening to the rest, I'll say so.
So far I haven't liked it, my reasons so far consist's of,
Bragging about how much drugs he has consumed
Bragging about how good he is at product development
Not able to complete a sentence without using the f word
Boasting about how he and his girlfriend and mates drove around Harefield and Europe aged 15
Boasting about the waters and giving it the biggun about being so easy
Slagging off other anglers as 'one trick pony's'
Making a big deal of his entry, didn't want to do the podcast, but here I am
Changing seats etc
Slagging off sponsored anglers, but is one
Making such a big deal about how spiritual he is while showing what a foulmouthed, arrogant, law breaking, drug abusing man he really is!
To be honest I can never understand how people think it's ok to f and blind when being invited into someones home, i'm sure they wouldn't do it if they physically entered someones home for the first time, so why do it when they are making a broadcast/podcast/video, just shows a lack of manners in my view.
Anyway, if I change my mind after watching/listening to the rest, I'll say so.
Enjoyed it, no nonsense and one to upset/annoy the snowflakes.
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It's interesting now that the boots on the other foot that he's complaining that his little bits of fishing heaven are being spoiled by other people knowing about them
Circus/crowds/sheep coming onto your little piece of heaven...
That is easy to avoid, don't tell anyone, let alone publicise anything. Top tip.
I haven't listened to it yet, but having met him in the mid 90's, I know he can seem a bit arrogant/marmite/ok sort of bloke, and he said to me he was doing 250-300 nights a year fishing
then. WOW.
It's interesting now that the boots on the other foot that he's complaining that his little bits of fishing heaven are being spoiled by other people knowing about them
Circus/crowds/sheep coming onto your little piece of heaven...
That is easy to avoid, don't tell anyone, let alone publicise anything. Top tip.
I haven't listened to it yet, but having met him in the mid 90's, I know he can seem a bit arrogant/marmite/ok sort of bloke, and he said to me he was doing 250-300 nights a year fishing
then. WOW.
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I thought it was quite entertaining, but I know Nick so wasn't expecting any PC stuff. The comment about vass-wearing tattooed bearded idiots that he and Tel commented about made me laugh as I'm sure I know who he's mainly talking about. He's got tons of great stories which would make people laugh, there was an incident in the Alps that he almost cut his hand off with a bowsaw and had to get back to England sharpish.
I suspect anyone here who fishes either the low stock wild places or goes adventuring abroad would get on like a house on fire with him, he's a nice guy.
I thought it was quite entertaining, but I know Nick so wasn't expecting any PC stuff. The comment about vass-wearing tattooed bearded idiots that he and Tel commented about made me laugh as I'm sure I know who he's mainly talking about. He's got tons of great stories which would make people laugh, there was an incident in the Alps that he almost cut his hand off with a bowsaw and had to get back to England sharpish.
I suspect anyone here who fishes either the low stock wild places or goes adventuring abroad would get on like a house on fire with him, he's a nice guy.
In reply to Post #56
I loved Andy P's list. I can imagine him sitting down with a small note book, licking his pencil and making notes with the aim of giving us the benefit of his critique.
'Right, what can I find wrong with this fellow angler then...?'
As far as Korda are concerned, where can they go from here, because the next young thing has been exposed in this episode.
I loved Andy P's list. I can imagine him sitting down with a small note book, licking his pencil and making notes with the aim of giving us the benefit of his critique.
'Right, what can I find wrong with this fellow angler then...?'
As far as Korda are concerned, where can they go from here, because the next young thing has been exposed in this episode.
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Ive never really had much to say about him and as the podcast started i thought he was going to be a nightmare and that if probably turn it off pretty quickly. But, he had me laughing quite a few times! The surface fishing cheating argument was hilarious 🤣
Ive never really had much to say about him and as the podcast started i thought he was going to be a nightmare and that if probably turn it off pretty quickly. But, he had me laughing quite a few times! The surface fishing cheating argument was hilarious 🤣
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'Right, what can I find wrong with this fellow angler then...?'
Far from it, but when it's stuffed down my earphones every sentence, it's a bit hard to ignore
I just fail to see the benefit of broadcasting my bad habits, law breaking etc to the world through a podcast concerning carp fishing.
BTW did I tell you about the time I ****ing murdered all these ****ing *******s on the committee of this lake back in the ****ing 70's
'Right, what can I find wrong with this fellow angler then...?'
Far from it, but when it's stuffed down my earphones every sentence, it's a bit hard to ignore
I just fail to see the benefit of broadcasting my bad habits, law breaking etc to the world through a podcast concerning carp fishing.
BTW did I tell you about the time I ****ing murdered all these ****ing *******s on the committee of this lake back in the ****ing 70's
After reading this page I thought I'd give it a listen.
An hour in it seems uncontroversial. A bit grumpy, a bit sweary, but basically fair enough.
Mind you, I'm his age and when he was a kid fishing in the Colne Valley, I was learning to fish in the Darent Valley so maybe we had the same journey into carp angling of being surrounded by great Anglers who didn't want to be bothered by kids or hang around fools?
Do I envy him, no. Is he a role model, no. Have I been as free spirited (or selfish) as him, no. But that doesn't stop me enjoying his podcast or agreeing with much of what he says.
An hour in it seems uncontroversial. A bit grumpy, a bit sweary, but basically fair enough.
Mind you, I'm his age and when he was a kid fishing in the Colne Valley, I was learning to fish in the Darent Valley so maybe we had the same journey into carp angling of being surrounded by great Anglers who didn't want to be bothered by kids or hang around fools?
Do I envy him, no. Is he a role model, no. Have I been as free spirited (or selfish) as him, no. But that doesn't stop me enjoying his podcast or agreeing with much of what he says.
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I enjoyed it but I'm old skool and enjoyed the look back. There were a few things he said which I found myself recognizing and agreeing with but the one about fishing with some of the hero's of time and realising they were just average was bang on. Pretty much everyone can catch the biggest Carp in the lake if they spend enough on time there, It happened then and it happens now but good luck to them as it also takes a lot of sacrifice. I could have done with another hour to hear more stories and more about his catches tbh. I also think that actually took a lot for him to do the podcast in the first place, the body language was typical of someone really pushing themselves in a situation they would rather not be in, although he settled down nicely about half way through and seemed to end up enjoy it.
I enjoyed it but I'm old skool and enjoyed the look back. There were a few things he said which I found myself recognizing and agreeing with but the one about fishing with some of the hero's of time and realising they were just average was bang on. Pretty much everyone can catch the biggest Carp in the lake if they spend enough on time there, It happened then and it happens now but good luck to them as it also takes a lot of sacrifice. I could have done with another hour to hear more stories and more about his catches tbh. I also think that actually took a lot for him to do the podcast in the first place, the body language was typical of someone really pushing themselves in a situation they would rather not be in, although he settled down nicely about half way through and seemed to end up enjoy it.
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Everyone has personality flaws TeeCee, all of us, I have no problem with that. But anyone that thinks this guy is "following the teachings of Buddha" has as poor an understanding of Buddhism as him imo. I'm no expert, but I know enough to call BS on this.
Everyone has personality flaws TeeCee, all of us, I have no problem with that. But anyone that thinks this guy is "following the teachings of Buddha" has as poor an understanding of Buddhism as him imo. I'm no expert, but I know enough to call BS on this.
In reply to Post #62
i will say, bloody fair play to Korda for giving him a free reign, most would have edited 90% of his words out and im not just on about the swearing. He had lots of pops at the whole trade, including Korda!
i will say, bloody fair play to Korda for giving him a free reign, most would have edited 90% of his words out and im not just on about the swearing. He had lots of pops at the whole trade, including Korda!
In reply to Post #62
Well said! His actions and views are far removed from anything a Buddhist would recognise.
Well said! His actions and views are far removed from anything a Buddhist would recognise.
In reply to Post #63
I agree Joss, fair play to them. It did make my chuckle when he accused them (Korda) of stealing his ideas and then backed it up by saying if he was a product developer he'd be the best one by a mile. Such modesty
I agree Joss, fair play to them. It did make my chuckle when he accused them (Korda) of stealing his ideas and then backed it up by saying if he was a product developer he'd be the best one by a mile. Such modesty
In reply to Post #65
indeed mate, hes a rather confident chap isnt he
indeed mate, hes a rather confident chap isnt he
In reply to Post #63
I thought it was brilliant, very refreshing to see someone being so honest and open in this day and age, hats off to the guy
“You can catch an animal that eats it's own ****, well done you”
“Entang Des Munga”
“Carp Brothels”
BTW as far as I remember nowhere does he actually say he's a Buddhist, but then I think that's quite apparent
“You can catch an animal that eats it's own ****, well done you”
“Entang Des Munga”
“Carp Brothels”
BTW as far as I remember nowhere does he actually say he's a Buddhist, but then I think that's quite apparent
In reply to Post #68
David Brent anyone?
David Brent anyone?
It's a pleasant change to see a “Real Person” saying it the way it is rather than some pre-programmed politically correct Robot.
He was pretty much spot on with all he said, the “Carp Brothel “ analogy is so perfectly exact a match, it's brilliant! Had me in stitches
All credit to the guy
He was pretty much spot on with all he said, the “Carp Brothel “ analogy is so perfectly exact a match, it's brilliant! Had me in stitches
All credit to the guy
In reply to Post #70
his words did make me chuckle
his words did make me chuckle
I thought it was hilarious, 2nd only to Regans podcast! I'm a big fan of Nicks no bullsh1t attitude and agree with most of his views.
A think it's a breath of fresh air amongst the robots of our pc society. 👌
A think it's a breath of fresh air amongst the robots of our pc society. 👌
I think he's the sort of guy who likes to be the center of attention etc and the swearing didn't impress me one bit
Adrian Smith who's in one of the biggest rock bands in the world didn't swear once to my knowledge and you would've expected him too
Adrian Smith who's in one of the biggest rock bands in the world didn't swear once to my knowledge and you would've expected him too
In reply to Post #73
Why would you?
Why would you?
In reply to Post #62
Hi Yonny,
Hope I don't come over as a dick trying to get into an argument as that's not my intention with this post; I'm super cool here 👍
I can't remember him saying he was following the teachings of anyone; he did mention Buddha though. He did say he was a spiritual person quite a few times.- can't stand that spiritual tag, sounds so flakey. Hearing what he said about being in the moment, it rang a huge bell for me as he has obviously read whatever teachings from whatever school, be they Daoism, Buddhism etc about *being present* and *in the moment*, i think that was all he was trying to relay, just being, not that he was some great sage imparting his wisdom upon all hearing it, far from it as he said himself many times.
With the exception of only two people I've ever met who are following the path, most are deeply flawed individuals with their own personal struggles and idiosyncrasies who you wouldn't have the slightest idea sat cross legged on a zafu for hours at a time following the breath or that contemplated their own personal Koan handed down by a master unless they told you, and even if they did tell you, more than likely you'd go "really, didn't have you down as one of those."
I've met some proper bellend highly practiced teachers myself in the past, but funnily enough, sometimes the worst teachers are the very best.
Here's something worth contemplating from Shunryu Suzuki:
Beginners Mind
In the beginners Mind there are many possibilities, in the mind of the experts there are few.
Hi Yonny,
Hope I don't come over as a dick trying to get into an argument as that's not my intention with this post; I'm super cool here 👍
I can't remember him saying he was following the teachings of anyone; he did mention Buddha though. He did say he was a spiritual person quite a few times.- can't stand that spiritual tag, sounds so flakey. Hearing what he said about being in the moment, it rang a huge bell for me as he has obviously read whatever teachings from whatever school, be they Daoism, Buddhism etc about *being present* and *in the moment*, i think that was all he was trying to relay, just being, not that he was some great sage imparting his wisdom upon all hearing it, far from it as he said himself many times.
With the exception of only two people I've ever met who are following the path, most are deeply flawed individuals with their own personal struggles and idiosyncrasies who you wouldn't have the slightest idea sat cross legged on a zafu for hours at a time following the breath or that contemplated their own personal Koan handed down by a master unless they told you, and even if they did tell you, more than likely you'd go "really, didn't have you down as one of those."
I've met some proper bellend highly practiced teachers myself in the past, but funnily enough, sometimes the worst teachers are the very best.
Here's something worth contemplating from Shunryu Suzuki:
Beginners Mind
In the beginners Mind there are many possibilities, in the mind of the experts there are few.
I wonder if he's ever spoken to anyone about the possibility that he may suffer from emotionally unstable personality disorder. He certainly exhibits a lot of the personality traits.
People with EUPD often
Act in an impulsive manner, without consideration to others.
Engage in acts which might put them at harm, sometimes gambling or being sexually promiscuous
Often have substance or alcohol abuse issues, sometimes in an effort to self medicate
Can exhibit highly Narcissist traits, including feeling they are superior to others and that they would/could be better than anyone else at everything. Often will try to manipulate a conversation to be about them.
Will have periods of Mania lasting several weeks, where they act obsessively and impulsively. Followed by periods of depression including suicidal thoughts.
The sad thing is that people can suffer for years because they just think it's their personality and don't realise that really good help is available to them. Certainly as men we don't talk about mental health issues and that can lead to years of people suffering in silence and going to very dark places.
People with EUPD often
Act in an impulsive manner, without consideration to others.
Engage in acts which might put them at harm, sometimes gambling or being sexually promiscuous
Often have substance or alcohol abuse issues, sometimes in an effort to self medicate
Can exhibit highly Narcissist traits, including feeling they are superior to others and that they would/could be better than anyone else at everything. Often will try to manipulate a conversation to be about them.
Will have periods of Mania lasting several weeks, where they act obsessively and impulsively. Followed by periods of depression including suicidal thoughts.
The sad thing is that people can suffer for years because they just think it's their personality and don't realise that really good help is available to them. Certainly as men we don't talk about mental health issues and that can lead to years of people suffering in silence and going to very dark places.
In reply to Post #76
He does mention adhd and a couple of other things that may be wrong with him in it
TBF
It has worked as Korda would have wanted because everyone is talking about it..
Nick is definitely marmite as previously said
Some people just don't like the truth
He does mention adhd and a couple of other things that may be wrong with him in it
TBF
It has worked as Korda would have wanted because everyone is talking about it..
Nick is definitely marmite as previously said
Some people just don't like the truth
I have to say I've changed my opinion of him since listening (not that my opinion of another human being is of any value to anyone other than myself). I always thought he was a bit of a self obsessed prat but since hearing the interview I feel I understand him a bit more. He is the undoubtedly a bit of a narcissist but a fairly self aware one and has obviously battled a few personal demons. Clearly a passionate bloke. At least he's not boring.
I've completely changed my opinion about him. I watched the 1st 30 seconds, thought he was a ***** and told everybody on here and FB.
After watching the whole thing he's just a bloke that speaks his mind and has lived his life to the full. How many can say that? Not many if we are truthful.
Clearly he's done a lot of gear in the past and anybody who has “dabbled” will know what it does to you mentally but also what it brings in that moment. I for one wouldn't change anything about the experiences I've had when being “under the influence”. It makes you the person you are today.
Listen, take from it what you want and move on. He's just a normal bloke living his dream and for that we should applaud him.
Tight lines
After watching the whole thing he's just a bloke that speaks his mind and has lived his life to the full. How many can say that? Not many if we are truthful.
Clearly he's done a lot of gear in the past and anybody who has “dabbled” will know what it does to you mentally but also what it brings in that moment. I for one wouldn't change anything about the experiences I've had when being “under the influence”. It makes you the person you are today.
Listen, take from it what you want and move on. He's just a normal bloke living his dream and for that we should applaud him.
Tight lines
In reply to Post #79
I agree
I agree
Interesting take on fish care , what's the issue with retainers though?
In reply to Post #81
He's not given any money by anyone who makes them anymore.
He's not given any money by anyone who makes them anymore.
In reply to Post #81
Misuse / abuse of retaining slings is extremely common.
Misuse / abuse of retaining slings is extremely common.
In reply to Post #82
Isn't he with wychwood anymore then ?
Isn't he with wychwood anymore then ?
In reply to Post #79
That was exactly my finding....once i had got past the few minutes, I found him rather compelling. The only one that I have enjoyed since Regan in fact.
That was exactly my finding....once i had got past the few minutes, I found him rather compelling. The only one that I have enjoyed since Regan in fact.
I thought the Oz Holness one was brilliant
After reading this thred when it started, i was unsure what it was going to be like but always listen to them on the long drive to and from work when they come out. I thought it was quite good as he was very honest but also he is up himself, the bit about being the best product developer started to get a bit thin. He could cut out the swearing but guess that is who he is in real life. Did make me laugh about everyone being followers and always copying each other and then you could see how much he looks up to TH. Its worth a listen but he is def marmite.
In reply to Post #1
I thought he came across ok, just someone who cant really express himself fully in terms of he know what he wants to say but can only say it in his way.
Certainly plenty of contradictions in what he was saying but always knew what he meant by them. I also thought a lot of it was a front so he didn't give much away about himself or his fishing (which may or may not have been intentional)
Kudos to the interviewer I think he handled it really well and I think a lot about podcast is how the host guides the guests through it all.
I thought he came across ok, just someone who cant really express himself fully in terms of he know what he wants to say but can only say it in his way.
Certainly plenty of contradictions in what he was saying but always knew what he meant by them. I also thought a lot of it was a front so he didn't give much away about himself or his fishing (which may or may not have been intentional)
Kudos to the interviewer I think he handled it really well and I think a lot about podcast is how the host guides the guests through it all.
In reply to Post #76
think EUPD is a little strong, however we all have traits that can be aligned with a personality disorder of some sort, he came across as a passionate bloke who is enjoying life and fair play to him, he enjoys his lifestyle its not for everyone the same as mine or yours wouldn't be, its difficult for anyone to go on these pods as the whole world want to analyse them and they're putting themselves up for public scrutiny. For me the idea of podcasts are to be entertaining it certainly entertained me and thanks to Korda for doing that., fair play to Nick and all the previous and future guests for putting themselves out there
think EUPD is a little strong, however we all have traits that can be aligned with a personality disorder of some sort, he came across as a passionate bloke who is enjoying life and fair play to him, he enjoys his lifestyle its not for everyone the same as mine or yours wouldn't be, its difficult for anyone to go on these pods as the whole world want to analyse them and they're putting themselves up for public scrutiny. For me the idea of podcasts are to be entertaining it certainly entertained me and thanks to Korda for doing that., fair play to Nick and all the previous and future guests for putting themselves out there
Took me awhile to get into these tbh but now I've seen most I've been on a podcast mission lol. There's been a lot that I've liked and some I've not but this is definitely at the top for me along with Regans.
In reply to Post #1
. . .I liked it . . although contradictory I thought he came across as confident, amusing and had a stories to tell . . .a character and not like a lot of the current set of dullards selling the latest wonder rig / bait / cuddly toy . . .
Maybe its also because we weirdly have a lot in common . . .same age / grew up in same area / are both rave casualties (anyone who was 18 in 1989 and wasn't into raving around the M25 corridor - where were you?) . . .I never fished Savay but drunk in the H&B . . .never fished the amazing waters he did either (other than probably Farlows / Little Britain) so found the podcast interesting and relevant . .
Fairplay to Korda to for these Podcasts - simply the best carpy content out there at the moment IMHO . . .whatever your opinion / standpoint, they spark debate which is always a positive thing . . .
. . .I liked it . . although contradictory I thought he came across as confident, amusing and had a stories to tell . . .a character and not like a lot of the current set of dullards selling the latest wonder rig / bait / cuddly toy . . .
Maybe its also because we weirdly have a lot in common . . .same age / grew up in same area / are both rave casualties (anyone who was 18 in 1989 and wasn't into raving around the M25 corridor - where were you?) . . .I never fished Savay but drunk in the H&B . . .never fished the amazing waters he did either (other than probably Farlows / Little Britain) so found the podcast interesting and relevant . .
Fairplay to Korda to for these Podcasts - simply the best carpy content out there at the moment IMHO . . .whatever your opinion / standpoint, they spark debate which is always a positive thing . . .
In reply to Post #91
Interesting how the podcast/video has caused so many here to compare themselves to the subject. It doesn't happen in the same way with the others.
Interesting how the podcast/video has caused so many here to compare themselves to the subject. It doesn't happen in the same way with the others.
I remember when he got kicked off this forum a few years ago, by Beave, I think, for badmouthing the forum and members.
He kicked off because someone caught the Burghfield common very early in their campaign and bad mouthed the bloke because it wasn't "as deserving" as Terry's (Hearn) capture. Some of the forum members at the time challenged his comments and boy, did he spit his dummy.
I don't remember the things he said, but I do recall he was obnoxious, abusive and likened us to little boys who were only concerned about looking the part, in reference to the tarty tackle thread which was quite popular at the time.
Seems like he hasn't changed much since then.
He kicked off because someone caught the Burghfield common very early in their campaign and bad mouthed the bloke because it wasn't "as deserving" as Terry's (Hearn) capture. Some of the forum members at the time challenged his comments and boy, did he spit his dummy.
I don't remember the things he said, but I do recall he was obnoxious, abusive and likened us to little boys who were only concerned about looking the part, in reference to the tarty tackle thread which was quite popular at the time.
Seems like he hasn't changed much since then.
In reply to Post #93
. . .I think he resonates with those of us from this generation (GenX) . . .especially in terms of our respective childhoods, the freedom we had a the time, and our pathway into fishing in general - its shaped many of us in similar ways lol . . .
Last of the pre-mobile phone era / first of the mobile phone era!
. . .I think he resonates with those of us from this generation (GenX) . . .especially in terms of our respective childhoods, the freedom we had a the time, and our pathway into fishing in general - its shaped many of us in similar ways lol . . .
Last of the pre-mobile phone era / first of the mobile phone era!
In reply to Post #93
He does come across as a pretty angry guy, which simply is an ill fit with his claims of spirituality and Buddhist ideals. His
anger may well stem from a grievance over where he really is in life and his dismissal of normal anglers that he doesn't know (which includes most) as lesser beings is another example that he does not understand spirituality. I think he is confused..
He does come across as a pretty angry guy, which simply is an ill fit with his claims of spirituality and Buddhist ideals. His
anger may well stem from a grievance over where he really is in life and his dismissal of normal anglers that he doesn't know (which includes most) as lesser beings is another example that he does not understand spirituality. I think he is confused..
In reply to Post #72
Talking of Regan, he's just been in court and fined £700 for illegally fishing on the Broads, and being abusive to Police and EA officers.
...shall we expect the same character assassination, or do we pick and choose who gets it?
Talking of Regan, he's just been in court and fined £700 for illegally fishing on the Broads, and being abusive to Police and EA officers.
...shall we expect the same character assassination, or do we pick and choose who gets it?
In reply to Post #92
It's an age thing I think
It's an age thing I think
In reply to Post #96
I thoroughly enjoyed Nicks Podcast and he hits the nail on the head so many times was a good watch, Pete Reagan is my favourite to date that had me in stitches and its amusing that he happened to be the broads Angler
I thoroughly enjoyed Nicks Podcast and he hits the nail on the head so many times was a good watch, Pete Reagan is my favourite to date that had me in stitches and its amusing that he happened to be the broads Angler
In reply to Post #98
Refreshing totally frank unapologetically honest account given free of pre-emptive agenda shackles that set this podcast ahead. Nick has lived the dream for real and therefore will arise the greenmonster tainted views more so than others. I'm interested in what he will do now and in the future to fire further angling years with such driven genuine passion.
Refreshing totally frank unapologetically honest account given free of pre-emptive agenda shackles that set this podcast ahead. Nick has lived the dream for real and therefore will arise the greenmonster tainted views more so than others. I'm interested in what he will do now and in the future to fire further angling years with such driven genuine passion.
In reply to Post #99
I agree - the most refreshing thing I have heard for absolutely ages.
I agree - the most refreshing thing I have heard for absolutely ages.
In reply to Post #96
I would like to see Peter given the chance to explain the circumstances that lead up to his court appearance, yes he was poaching and yes he was abusive to the police and EA officers but, they actually rammed his boat, broke a landing net and got all of his lines tangled around there propeller.
The judge who found him guilty had no choice because Pete admitted to poaching and swearing but commented that he understood him getting upset because he was severely provoked by the actions of the authorities.
Be funny if Korda had him back to tell the full story it's hilarious.
As for NH no thanks, should have got a job when he was a kid instead of poncing of everyone in his life.
I would like to see Peter given the chance to explain the circumstances that lead up to his court appearance, yes he was poaching and yes he was abusive to the police and EA officers but, they actually rammed his boat, broke a landing net and got all of his lines tangled around there propeller.
The judge who found him guilty had no choice because Pete admitted to poaching and swearing but commented that he understood him getting upset because he was severely provoked by the actions of the authorities.
Be funny if Korda had him back to tell the full story it's hilarious.
As for NH no thanks, should have got a job when he was a kid instead of poncing of everyone in his life.
In reply to Post #101
As for NH no thanks, should have got a job when he was a kid instead of poncing of everyone in his life.
Bit harsh Mr Magoo but that is your opinion I thought it was great the way he come across but I'm also the same age as Nick but from a totally different end of the country but can relate to so much he says! but as you also say Pete Reagan story of the Broads would be brilliant
As for NH no thanks, should have got a job when he was a kid instead of poncing of everyone in his life.
Bit harsh Mr Magoo but that is your opinion I thought it was great the way he come across but I'm also the same age as Nick but from a totally different end of the country but can relate to so much he says! but as you also say Pete Reagan story of the Broads would be brilliant
In reply to Post #102
Be a strange old world if we all agreed on everything except my missus she wouldn't agree to **** all 🙄
Be a strange old world if we all agreed on everything except my missus she wouldn't agree to **** all 🙄
In reply to Post #99
I really liked nicks interview and I can see how he's marmite to the angling world, but most of the angling “stars” have the same effect!
Penning pecky sharpy Dave lane etc all have fans and haters. I watched it and thought fair play for living your life the way you want to mate but I see an edge of regret in his eyes and he mentioned that if his life had been different he may have had more money meaning that perhaps scraping by on consultant fees isn't the way to perhaps afford other things in life he may want to do or have done. In nicks head he thinks that he was the first to fish certain venues across Europe etc and he mentions pioneering in his articles in the past but let's be honest here, joe Taylor, Alan Taylor and people of that era did it 20 years before him and his mates maybe even 30 years!!
I hope nick enjoys his fishing still even though it sounds like he's bitter towards most other anglers (us)
I really liked nicks interview and I can see how he's marmite to the angling world, but most of the angling “stars” have the same effect!
Penning pecky sharpy Dave lane etc all have fans and haters. I watched it and thought fair play for living your life the way you want to mate but I see an edge of regret in his eyes and he mentioned that if his life had been different he may have had more money meaning that perhaps scraping by on consultant fees isn't the way to perhaps afford other things in life he may want to do or have done. In nicks head he thinks that he was the first to fish certain venues across Europe etc and he mentions pioneering in his articles in the past but let's be honest here, joe Taylor, Alan Taylor and people of that era did it 20 years before him and his mates maybe even 30 years!!
I hope nick enjoys his fishing still even though it sounds like he's bitter towards most other anglers (us)
In reply to Post #104
At least he's kissed a girl, unlike some of the 'names'
At least he's kissed a girl, unlike some of the 'names'
In reply to Post #105
Never watched or listened to a podcast in my life, but seeing as there's a 4 page thread about this one, I thought I'd see what it is that has so many people crying.
I'm just over an hour in, and unless something super dramatic occurs in the next 90 minutes, I really can't see what people are so offended by.
He's a guy that's lived his life in a way different to most and has acknowledged that, and that he's been lucky to do so. Whether you like it or not, he's someone that has actually given back to the sport and as someone who's been doing it for 40yrs, he's allowed to cast a few aspersions... Christ, enough people do it about him, and arguably completely unfounded.
People are entitled to an opinion. They're also entitled to live their life how they want to. I can't see that he's hurt too many people along the way, and ultimately he's not said the way he lives his life is the way everyone should... he's simply said he's lived his life in a way that suits him. Whether we do it to the same extremes is one thing, but maybe we should all focus on living our own lives for us and no one else.
As far as I can tell, he's honest, open and unfortunately for some it would seem, right about a lot of stuff. He's also largely very happy, which again, some people don't like to see.
Not sure any of it - pro or anti Nick - is worth getting upset over though.
And props to Korda. They've done it again! How many more views have they got out of people spitting feathers on a forum, I wonder. Free marketing. Superb business nouse!
I'm just over an hour in, and unless something super dramatic occurs in the next 90 minutes, I really can't see what people are so offended by.
He's a guy that's lived his life in a way different to most and has acknowledged that, and that he's been lucky to do so. Whether you like it or not, he's someone that has actually given back to the sport and as someone who's been doing it for 40yrs, he's allowed to cast a few aspersions... Christ, enough people do it about him, and arguably completely unfounded.
People are entitled to an opinion. They're also entitled to live their life how they want to. I can't see that he's hurt too many people along the way, and ultimately he's not said the way he lives his life is the way everyone should... he's simply said he's lived his life in a way that suits him. Whether we do it to the same extremes is one thing, but maybe we should all focus on living our own lives for us and no one else.
As far as I can tell, he's honest, open and unfortunately for some it would seem, right about a lot of stuff. He's also largely very happy, which again, some people don't like to see.
Not sure any of it - pro or anti Nick - is worth getting upset over though.
And props to Korda. They've done it again! How many more views have they got out of people spitting feathers on a forum, I wonder. Free marketing. Superb business nouse!
In reply to Post #107
watched half of it - pretty funny - highlights for me.......
"nowadays people are too obsessed with Ronnie rigs and being a dick"
"everyone out in France is fishing Etang les Munga"
Bravo!!!!
watched half of it - pretty funny - highlights for me.......
"nowadays people are too obsessed with Ronnie rigs and being a dick"
"everyone out in France is fishing Etang les Munga"
Bravo!!!!
In reply to Post #107
I agree so many delicate petals and people knocking him Nasty Nick swears !!!!!!!!!!
oh dear how sad never mind
beyond pathetic some of these critical ****s...................... but its an English thing lets just concentrate on any bad bits forget the good we just love knocking people sad world we live in these days
I agree so many delicate petals and people knocking him Nasty Nick swears !!!!!!!!!!
oh dear how sad never mind
beyond pathetic some of these critical ****s...................... but its an English thing lets just concentrate on any bad bits forget the good we just love knocking people sad world we live in these days
In reply to Post #109
Just finished watching the NH podcast, I thought it was very entertaining, a man who does exactly what he wants, when he wants , if he wants.
I take my hat off to him, I manage to do most things I want to, but it normally comes after a bit of begging and sometimes bribery ( too the mrs!!)
The haters are just envious of someone doing what they never could.
Pete Regan part2 would be a must watch 👍🏻
Just finished watching the NH podcast, I thought it was very entertaining, a man who does exactly what he wants, when he wants , if he wants.
I take my hat off to him, I manage to do most things I want to, but it normally comes after a bit of begging and sometimes bribery ( too the mrs!!)
The haters are just envious of someone doing what they never could.
Pete Regan part2 would be a must watch 👍🏻
There's a few on this thread who are guilty of exactly what they accuse others of.
I've had a count up (yeah, I know..) and there are about 30 posts thinking he's great, about 20 fall into the 'Meh' category .. take it or leave it, while only about 5 posts are very critical ... yet folk are banging on about 'haters', 'snowflakes' and 'the PC brigade' slagging him off in the thread. They really aren't.
Calm down ladies, the vast majority (me included) either think he's alright, or a Top Bloke.
I'm sure he'll be very happy with the attention he's getting on here .. but bitterly disappointed when, despite the podcast, he still doesn't get recognised every time he goes into his local Tesco.
I've had a count up (yeah, I know..) and there are about 30 posts thinking he's great, about 20 fall into the 'Meh' category .. take it or leave it, while only about 5 posts are very critical ... yet folk are banging on about 'haters', 'snowflakes' and 'the PC brigade' slagging him off in the thread. They really aren't.
Calm down ladies, the vast majority (me included) either think he's alright, or a Top Bloke.
I'm sure he'll be very happy with the attention he's getting on here .. but bitterly disappointed when, despite the podcast, he still doesn't get recognised every time he goes into his local Tesco.
Watched it last night.
Very entertaining and I feel as though he was quite different than he was in the Thames Video's (I appreciate that's edited and this is a different environment).
Very open and honest guy with a no BS approach, enjoyed and agreed to 99% of what he said but the self loving almost forced me to turn it off at one point.
Good podcast but I preferred Tom Stokes', Oz's and Micky Grays a lot more.
Very entertaining and I feel as though he was quite different than he was in the Thames Video's (I appreciate that's edited and this is a different environment).
Very open and honest guy with a no BS approach, enjoyed and agreed to 99% of what he said but the self loving almost forced me to turn it off at one point.
Good podcast but I preferred Tom Stokes', Oz's and Micky Grays a lot more.
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My mate just coughed from a bong hit and has potentially ripped his anus from simultaneously farting
My mate just coughed from a bong hit and has potentially ripped his anus from simultaneously farting
In reply to Post #113
gotta love the pest...
from my neck of the woods and also fished a now local syndiate i was on..
good lad
gotta love the pest...
from my neck of the woods and also fished a now local syndiate i was on..
good lad
Very entertaining very interesting character
The divorce comment made me smile
The divorce comment made me smile
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" no stickers on my bucket "........ Other than "Sticky" obviously 😉 .
Iv said it before , it's all free to watch , to like or not . Other anglers with loads of books are slagged off , I wonder who they were 😜
" no stickers on my bucket "........ Other than "Sticky" obviously 😉 .
Iv said it before , it's all free to watch , to like or not . Other anglers with loads of books are slagged off , I wonder who they were 😜
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Im crying here
Im crying here
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Im not quite sure but his carp catching confidence might be misplaced, having been known only by the capture of Shoulders from Horton and a Thames mirror, for the eighth time, when it died soon after. Set against his contemporaries, a poor return.
Im not quite sure but his carp catching confidence might be misplaced, having been known only by the capture of Shoulders from Horton and a Thames mirror, for the eighth time, when it died soon after. Set against his contemporaries, a poor return.
In reply to Post #118
Dont think he's ever really chaced the known biggies. I think if he had with the amount of time he does he would of held his own.
Dont think he's ever really chaced the known biggies. I think if he had with the amount of time he does he would of held his own.
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And that's the thing, people miss sight of the pure enjoyment of just angling. One of the most esteemed anglers this country has in my eyes is Chris Yates. Although Chris was once a record holder, he doesn't have a list as long as your arm of all the biggest fish this country has, he just angles for the sheer pleasure of it all.
Wouldn't be a bad thing if people took note of these types of anglers. Like Nick says, well done you for catching something that ate its own poop.
And that's the thing, people miss sight of the pure enjoyment of just angling. One of the most esteemed anglers this country has in my eyes is Chris Yates. Although Chris was once a record holder, he doesn't have a list as long as your arm of all the biggest fish this country has, he just angles for the sheer pleasure of it all.
Wouldn't be a bad thing if people took note of these types of anglers. Like Nick says, well done you for catching something that ate its own poop.
In reply to Post #120
Cris Yates in same thread than NH lol
Cris Yates in same thread than NH lol
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The continual reference to Drugs did my head in.
Blokes a Cnut .
The continual reference to Drugs did my head in.
Blokes a Cnut .
In reply to Post #122
No doubt he's a good angler. But that also. Did my head in. I know it's a podcast about himself but the same references came up again and again. He does what he wants when he wants. Well unless sticky wychwood or TA tell him different 😂
No doubt he's a good angler. But that also. Did my head in. I know it's a podcast about himself but the same references came up again and again. He does what he wants when he wants. Well unless sticky wychwood or TA tell him different 😂
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Though he said it as it is I totally understand what he is about I could relate to the growing up and being out sodding about an fishing an having no interest in being at school we didn't burn milk trays we used rope .. Same effect zwiip zwiip 😂 made me laugh.. I'm only a few years younger than him so I've seen the changes in carp fishing and the likes of the internet and having it all on a plate.. And all the fantastic fishing gear that's available today. Most of it is 50% bull crap.. 😂 If not more to be fair... His take on **** bait ingredients 100% spot on
His out look on life fair play to him.. We can all do what we like but he has the ******** to do it and I don't with my job mortgage.. I've been fortunate to have had a number of years doing loads of fishing and having it all on a plate and I lost interest in it it was all to much.
Was a very interesting podcast and I mite watch it again.
Good luck to him.. And you if you are reading this far. It's just fishing and life can be **** and good so yeah do as much as you can to enjoy it.. As no one gets a second chance
Though he said it as it is I totally understand what he is about I could relate to the growing up and being out sodding about an fishing an having no interest in being at school we didn't burn milk trays we used rope .. Same effect zwiip zwiip 😂 made me laugh.. I'm only a few years younger than him so I've seen the changes in carp fishing and the likes of the internet and having it all on a plate.. And all the fantastic fishing gear that's available today. Most of it is 50% bull crap.. 😂 If not more to be fair... His take on **** bait ingredients 100% spot on
His out look on life fair play to him.. We can all do what we like but he has the ******** to do it and I don't with my job mortgage.. I've been fortunate to have had a number of years doing loads of fishing and having it all on a plate and I lost interest in it it was all to much.
Was a very interesting podcast and I mite watch it again.
Good luck to him.. And you if you are reading this far. It's just fishing and life can be **** and good so yeah do as much as you can to enjoy it.. As no one gets a second chance
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You either luv him or hate him ... he´s a real character Very entertaining podcast
You either luv him or hate him ... he´s a real character
Very entertaining podcast
In reply to Post #126
I thought it was pretty spot on tbh. But maybe it's because were about the same age(ish) and from the same bit of the country(ish)
I thought it was pretty spot on tbh. But maybe it's because were about the same age(ish) and from the same bit of the country(ish)
Brilliant Podcast that will undoubtedly put a few noses out of joint or burst a few bubbles. He has pretty much nailed the modern carp scene for what it is.
Have to agree that Germany is at the forefront of carp angling, for those that have spent time in Germany - you cant help but notice the massive untapped waters that are tucked away. Those German boys have been keeping it on the QT and fair play to them.
Have to agree that Germany is at the forefront of carp angling, for those that have spent time in Germany - you cant help but notice the massive untapped waters that are tucked away. Those German boys have been keeping it on the QT and fair play to them.
In reply to Post #128
Have to agree that Germany is at the forefront of carp angling
The Germans have been up there for decades. Learning off the best and keeping schtum.
They saw what happened to all the public waters, when the circus arrives.
Have to agree that Germany is at the forefront of carp angling
The Germans have been up there for decades. Learning off the best and keeping schtum.
They saw what happened to all the public waters, when the circus arrives.
I liked the comment "I've sat with God" , You know the drugs are good if your having a chat with the almighty.
In reply to Post #130
I watched my mate turn into a panda in my kitchen in about 1992 but I don't keep banging on about it thirty years later.
I watched my mate turn into a panda in my kitchen in about 1992 but I don't keep banging on about it thirty years later.
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I think the only thing Nick didn't lay claim to was inventing camo before the military, creating the rave scene, and teaching Pablo Escobar his trade.... everything else Nick pioneered a decade early.
As post 131 says, we have all been there, we just choose to remember the days, but without trying to win the 'who took the most' competition.
Great podcasts still!
I think the only thing Nick didn't lay claim to was inventing camo before the military, creating the rave scene, and teaching Pablo Escobar his trade.... everything else Nick pioneered a decade early.
As post 131 says, we have all been there, we just choose to remember the days, but without trying to win the 'who took the most' competition.
Great podcasts still!
In reply to Post #133
The people who shout the loudest about ‘being there' are usually those who were on the outskirts in my experience.
The people who shout the loudest about ‘being there' are usually those who were on the outskirts in my experience.
In reply to Post #134
Any publicity is good, right. Is he looking for a new sponsor ?
Any publicity is good, right. Is he looking for a new sponsor ?
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Awesome podcast 👌 loved it, he is bang on with everything he said about carp fishing today I'm with him, honest and no bull FairPlay. 🙌🏻
Awesome podcast 👌 loved it, he is bang on with everything he said about carp fishing today I'm with him, honest and no bull FairPlay. 🙌🏻
Definitely enjoyed it!
I can see why people don't like him but personally I think he is spot on with most things.
Carp Brothels
I can see why people don't like him but personally I think he is spot on with most things.
Carp Brothels
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Made the ears perk up for sure!
Love him or hate him, can't deny he's entertaining to listen to/watch!
Bucket sticker bashing & carp brothels, love it
Made the ears perk up for sure!
Love him or hate him, can't deny he's entertaining to listen to/watch!
Bucket sticker bashing & carp brothels, love it
Just watched this and really enjoyed it, being the same age as Nick I can relate to a lot of what he is saying
In reply to Post #131
Excellent
Excellent
In reply to Post #142
I see Nick has written a chapter in Subsurface 4 and not a swear word in sight.
I see Nick has written a chapter in Subsurface 4 and not a swear word in sight.
In reply to Post #143
So he wrote an article for someone who's buckets and van is full of stickers?!
I must admit i enjoyed most of the podcast, apart from the lorryload of F-words.
So he wrote an article for someone who's buckets and van is full of stickers?!
I must admit i enjoyed most of the podcast, apart from the lorryload of F-words.
In reply to Post #144
Great point. Picks and chooses who he runs down depending on who he feels like impressing at that time. Complete hypocrite. Slags off modern bait but gets paid by a bait company. Slags off ordinary guys who are just trying to enjoy their hobby as noddies with stickers on buckets, whilst writing articles for subsurface, produced by a full time sponsored angler. Complains that his special fishing is ruined by us plebs, whilst he plasters his Thames 50 everywhere and makes videos about his fishing for sticky, giving locations away.
He's amusing for sure, but he's also an absolute weapon.
Great point. Picks and chooses who he runs down depending on who he feels like impressing at that time. Complete hypocrite. Slags off modern bait but gets paid by a bait company. Slags off ordinary guys who are just trying to enjoy their hobby as noddies with stickers on buckets, whilst writing articles for subsurface, produced by a full time sponsored angler. Complains that his special fishing is ruined by us plebs, whilst he plasters his Thames 50 everywhere and makes videos about his fishing for sticky, giving locations away.
He's amusing for sure, but he's also an absolute weapon.
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And for someone who didn't want to do the podcast he had a lot to say for himself.
And for someone who didn't want to do the podcast he had a lot to say for himself.
In reply to Post #145
has Nick shagged you misses or something ?
you cant stop slagging him off all thru this thread can you ?
if you dont like his podcast fair enough you cant please everyone all the time but the constant slagging off by you and others on this thread is pathetic
has Nick shagged you misses or something ?
you cant stop slagging him off all thru this thread can you ?
if you dont like his podcast fair enough you cant please everyone all the time but the constant slagging off by you and others on this thread is pathetic
In reply to Post #147
has nick shagged you or something? sorry couldnt help myself, please take it as just a joke on written words, nothing personal
has nick shagged you or something?
sorry couldnt help myself, please take it as just a joke on written words, nothing personal
In reply to Post #147
Some people including Wayne think he is a weapon. Some people including you think the sun shines out of his arse & he can do no wrong. Lock the thread so we can all move on.
Some people including Wayne think he is a weapon. Some people including you think the sun shines out of his arse & he can do no wrong. Lock the thread so we can all move on.
In reply to Post #147
He's welcome to if it gives me more time on the bank. My grass could do with a cut as well. And seeing as he's in the shed getting the mower out then I've got a couple of Sticky Baits stickers he can put on my bucket for me.
He's welcome to if it gives me more time on the bank. My grass could do with a cut as well. And seeing as he's in the shed getting the mower out then I've got a couple of Sticky Baits stickers he can put on my bucket for me.
In reply to Post #150
If he did shag your missus he'd be the feckin best.
If he did shag your missus he'd be the feckin best.
In reply to Post #151
So we have some lovers and we have some haters.
I won't say publicly which side of the fence I sit ... but agree that enough has been said on this subject for know
"Thank you Korea, you've been controversial ... "
I won't say publicly which side of the fence I sit ... but agree that enough has been said on this subject for know
"Thank you Korea, you've been controversial ...
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