Anyone seen it on his Instagram ?
In reply to Post #1
I saw it then realized there are important things going on in the world than some pathetic debate over who invented a rig!
I saw it then realized there are important things going on in the world than some pathetic debate over who invented a rig!
In reply to Post #1
Yeah i see it. Fair play to him, there's is a lot of ******** in carp fishing
Yeah i see it. Fair play to him, there's is a lot of ******** in carp fishing
In reply to Post #1
The bloke disappeared for a while, comes back looking gaunt and getting stressed about total rubbish. Seems a bit edgy and like he might be struggling to me
The bloke disappeared for a while, comes back looking gaunt and getting stressed about total rubbish. Seems a bit edgy and like he might be struggling to me
In reply to Post #3
I see it too I also see these anglers doing stuff which i find funny fishing for foreign fish at bluebell maybe or taking good money off people for tuitions lol he needs to remember why the scene is where it is and why he's probably earned a decent living from it
I see it too I also see these anglers doing stuff which i find funny fishing for foreign fish at bluebell maybe or taking good money off people for tuitions lol he needs to remember why the scene is where it is and why he's probably earned a decent living from it
In reply to Post #4
I thought the same tbh. Bluebell would do that to a man!
I thought the same tbh. Bluebell would do that to a man!
In reply to Post #1
I happened to come across it yesterday very sad indeed. Feeling the need to slag other people of for claiming certain rigs when that's how is made his living all his life seems bizarre to me. I didn't see many people ripping him a new one when he decided to name the “basic complicated rig”. It comes across very sour that he is no longer flavour of the month in the angling community. There is so much s**t going on in the world and he genuinely looked like he was going to have a breakdown in his bivvy yesterday because someone had claimed they invented the “half withy”. He has contributed his fair share of s**t to make a living out of it over the years but seems to begrudge other folks doing it.
I happened to come across it yesterday very sad indeed. Feeling the need to slag other people of for claiming certain rigs when that's how is made his living all his life seems bizarre to me. I didn't see many people ripping him a new one when he decided to name the “basic complicated rig”. It comes across very sour that he is no longer flavour of the month in the angling community. There is so much s**t going on in the world and he genuinely looked like he was going to have a breakdown in his bivvy yesterday because someone had claimed they invented the “half withy”. He has contributed his fair share of s**t to make a living out of it over the years but seems to begrudge other folks doing it.
In reply to Post #7
I'm not on Facebook for a reason. However I feel a man who makes a living from an industry, might feel undermined by other people taking his ideas and "re-inventing" them in their own image. Especially if it's his main source of income in these times of. general hardship.
I'm not on Facebook for a reason. However I feel a man who makes a living from an industry, might feel undermined by other people taking his ideas and "re-inventing" them in their own image. Especially if it's his main source of income in these times of. general hardship.
In reply to Post #8
He gave me a load of verbal when I pointed out that a Bradkeys 'original' that he was claiming was in fact a stock fish, fact. Blocked me after getting irate. Odd character
He gave me a load of verbal when I pointed out that a Bradkeys 'original' that he was claiming was in fact a stock fish, fact. Blocked me after getting irate. Odd character
In reply to Post #9
Seems a pretty accurate description of the carp media and wannabe stars who will sell their soul for 10kg of bait
Seems a pretty accurate description of the carp media and wannabe stars who will sell their soul for 10kg of bait
In reply to Post #7
he was going to have a breakdown in his bivvy yesterday
he was going to have a breakdown in his bivvy yesterday
He might be getting stressed out about a rig but he isn't wrong about the idiots in carp fishing who have been fishing 2 minutes
I no a lad who started carp fishing less than 2 years ago with a very rich dad who doesn't have to work a day in his life also has no intention to and he goes fishing 2/3 days a week he isn't a idiot though a nice lad 🤣 but the point is the same he is all about social media calls himself “the new generation” of carp fishing, he doesn't tie his own rigs Ive helped him with that plus others now and doesn't even no how to feel the lead down, guess what he is sponsored by mainline and various tackle companies.
He is a nice lad just making my point that anyone can do it now
I no a lad who started carp fishing less than 2 years ago with a very rich dad who doesn't have to work a day in his life also has no intention to and he goes fishing 2/3 days a week he isn't a idiot though a nice lad 🤣 but the point is the same he is all about social media calls himself “the new generation” of carp fishing, he doesn't tie his own rigs Ive helped him with that plus others now and doesn't even no how to feel the lead down, guess what he is sponsored by mainline and various tackle companies.
He is a nice lad just making my point that anyone can do it now
In reply to Post #12
Agree, for a long time now it can be bought in a bag
The sad side is, people are more attracted to the fame and fortune side than a real passion for big old carp for me. That's the difference. Instants, just add water
Agree, for a long time now it can be bought in a bag
The sad side is, people are more attracted to the fame and fortune side than a real passion for big old carp for me. That's the difference. Instants, just add water
In reply to Post #2
Exactly who actually cares. Like anything things evolve, too many old gits stuck in their only little carp fishing realm/bubble thinking its some precious secret mystical complex past time. Its not. Alot of sad men probably with no wives or gf and definitely no sex life. I find it quite sad to be honest how seriously its all taken now now, GROWN men moaning over social media. Very very very sad. So you may have invented a rig but the actually act of catching carp ...i don't think so. Get over yourselves you sad bank tramps. Its fishing just go out and enjoy it and embrace it and help others.
Exactly who actually cares. Like anything things evolve, too many old gits stuck in their only little carp fishing realm/bubble thinking its some precious secret mystical complex past time. Its not. Alot of sad men probably with no wives or gf and definitely no sex life. I find it quite sad to be honest how seriously its all taken now now, GROWN men moaning over social media. Very very very sad. So you may have invented a rig but the actually act of catching carp ...i don't think so. Get over yourselves you sad bank tramps. Its fishing just go out and enjoy it and embrace it and help others.
I like Steve Renyard, very good angler, can catch in a puddle but this rant is bizarre, he doesn't look right either, obviously has a dry mouth, not saying he's pi$$ed or on something but hope he's OK.
Think the old school have to accept that with social media nowadays these young, eager lads are going to get a lot more coverage, if they reinvent the wheel that's probably inevitable, just accept it and move on...nobody "invented" any rigs in carp fishing, its all just a variation on a bit of line and a hook....
I was using a pike float to suspend a bait mid water before anyone else on my Syndi at the time and before it was in the Mags, (no Facebook or Insta then) and showed 4 or 5 chaps how to tie it....but that was just a variation on a Catfish rig I had seen....
Think the old school have to accept that with social media nowadays these young, eager lads are going to get a lot more coverage, if they reinvent the wheel that's probably inevitable, just accept it and move on...nobody "invented" any rigs in carp fishing, its all just a variation on a bit of line and a hook....
I was using a pike float to suspend a bait mid water before anyone else on my Syndi at the time and before it was in the Mags, (no Facebook or Insta then) and showed 4 or 5 chaps how to tie it....but that was just a variation on a Catfish rig I had seen....
In reply to Post #15
You were using a float to suspend a bait mid water but the existence of the float probably suggests you weren't first past the post
I found this video and it was an anti climax. Basically he's doing what loads of people on here do daily on a different platform.
I was bending hooks in 91.. yeah.. bending em 🤦🏻♂️
You were using a float to suspend a bait mid water but the existence of the float probably suggests you weren't first past the post
I found this video and it was an anti climax. Basically he's doing what loads of people on here do daily on a different platform.
I was bending hooks in 91.. yeah.. bending em 🤦🏻♂️
In reply to Post #16
Exactly the point I was making Noj..... .....its all just a variation on a theme!
His rant reminded me of the BaitRoom guy who threw his toys out of his pram a few years ago and closed his business because he thought that his products were not getting the credit they deserved.......he soon changed his mind though when he realised there were idiots out there willing to pay £45 a pot....
Exactly the point I was making Noj.....
.....its all just a variation on a theme!His rant reminded me of the BaitRoom guy who threw his toys out of his pram a few years ago and closed his business because he thought that his products were not getting the credit they deserved.......he soon changed his mind though when he realised there were idiots out there willing to pay £45 a pot....
In reply to Post #17
I agree. He's a sponsored angler, earning income from tuitions and consultancies, fishing Bluebell, yet moaning about the current carp scene!! He seems like a good guy but this is odd.
Give up the consultancies and fish quieter waters. Life will seem better and you won't get so wound up about shrink tube!
I agree. He's a sponsored angler, earning income from tuitions and consultancies, fishing Bluebell, yet moaning about the current carp scene!! He seems like a good guy but this is odd.
Give up the consultancies and fish quieter waters. Life will seem better and you won't get so wound up about shrink tube!
In reply to Post #15
He might be able to catch in a puddle, but not Rockford. Went off with his tail between his legs....
He might be able to catch in a puddle, but not Rockford. Went off with his tail between his legs....
In reply to Post #19
Not the only one, I'm told its easy on there, long as you can cast accurately and spomb over your rig at 180+.
Not the only one, I'm told its easy on there, long as you can cast accurately and spomb over your rig at 180+.
anyone have a weblink? .... I used to like reading Steve Renyards articles back in the day
I like Steve renyard but erm the facial ticks and signs in that rant on insta tell me he may of been under the influence of more than alcohol in that video having worked in an industry where drug use is rampant(cheffing) I know the signs and behaviour well
In reply to Post #20
can I use a bait boat
can I use a bait boat
In reply to Post #23
🎫🎫🎫BANNED.
🎫🎫🎫BANNED.
just seen ... all a little bit embarrasing really
Can you only watch the video through social media?
In reply to Post #25
Sure we've all had rants we would like to forget.
Sure we've all had rants we would like to forget.
In reply to Post #27
not on social media i havent
not on social media i havent
In reply to Post #28
If you spent a big part of your life alone in a bivvy with only social media for company you may.
If you spent a big part of your life alone in a bivvy with only social media for company you may.
In reply to Post #29
Looks like he's on something! Shame
Looks like he's on something! Shame
Looks like he has just eaten something to me and deffo not on any substances...... 
Half withy, noodle rigs.......who cares.....just go fishing......
Half withy, noodle rigs.......who cares.....just go fishing......
In reply to Post #31
But was you bending chod hooks in the 90s tho
But was you bending chod hooks in the 90s tho
In reply to Post #1
pointless rant.
who gives a **** what he was doing in the 90s...
pointless rant.
who gives a **** what he was doing in the 90s...
In reply to Post #31
I agree, he did not seem to be under the influence and he doesn't strike me as that sort of guy.
I agree, he did not seem to be under the influence and he doesn't strike me as that sort of guy.
In reply to Post #34
I've heard he likes a drink & smoke from lads who've been down bluebell but that's hear say upto him what he does tbh good luck to him
I've heard he likes a drink & smoke from lads who've been down bluebell but that's hear say upto him what he does tbh good luck to him
In reply to Post #34
I hope I'm wrong, but spent far too many shifts cooking alongside another line Cook doing the exact same thing with his jaw, and almost smacking his lips, seen it all before
I hope I'm wrong, but spent far too many shifts cooking alongside another line Cook doing the exact same thing with his jaw, and almost smacking his lips, seen it all before
He's just having a rant/venting doesn't look like a substance issue to me at a guess he's about my age and similar era in carp fishing the only pills I take these days are for cholesterol and diabetes and that keeps me on the toilet for far to long, anyway it's common knowledge anglers of the 80's an 90's invented carp fishing it says so on their insta bio's you've just got to listen and never question.
Some people just let the simple things in life wind them up like when @Kev-thecarpking _2009 gains 240'000 followers in three weeks for catching four 60's from Holme Fen, some angler that's had an account before they were born and fishing since God was in shorts has 25'000 followers and is paling into significance see it as an insult, what was relevant in the 80'/90's is mainly looked upon by the current crop of younger anglers as a bunch of old farts who are like watching an episode of Sunday worship when they put any content out.
I'm glad i'm insignificant and go fishing for the peace and quiet but most of all the enjoyment, if your not enjoying it your not doing it right and it's time to give it up.
Some people just let the simple things in life wind them up like when @Kev-thecarpking _2009 gains 240'000 followers in three weeks for catching four 60's from Holme Fen, some angler that's had an account before they were born and fishing since God was in shorts has 25'000 followers and is paling into significance see it as an insult, what was relevant in the 80'/90's is mainly looked upon by the current crop of younger anglers as a bunch of old farts who are like watching an episode of Sunday worship when they put any content out.
I'm glad i'm insignificant and go fishing for the peace and quiet but most of all the enjoyment, if your not enjoying it your not doing it right and it's time to give it up.
In reply to Post #37
Yep,never a truer word spoken....
Not much to add to that mate,cept it's all done for them nowadays,...don't mention 35mm,cos they'll not know..
Lol..only messing,each to their own,cept our era are far,far better anglers ...because we had to find out for ourselves..!
😁❤
Yep,never a truer word spoken....
Not much to add to that mate,cept it's all done for them nowadays,...don't mention 35mm,cos they'll not know..
Lol..only messing,each to their own,cept our era are far,far better anglers ...because we had to find out for ourselves..!
😁❤
In reply to Post #37
As I say to a mate, I'm a bloke who goes fishing
As I say to a mate, I'm a bloke who goes fishing
In reply to Post #38
We are honoured to have lived in the best era for angling, music, cars and bikes, quality food at affordable prices.
We are honoured to have lived in the best era for angling, music, cars and bikes, quality food at affordable prices.
In reply to Post #36
You're wrong
You're wrong
Got to be one of the worst rants ever IMO.
And who's the guy he linked in one of his other posts?
"The ray-ray (what ever that is) rig has been around since 1974, the year I was born. That's right I've been fishing that long"
Straight out of the womb onto the bank it seems...
And who's the guy he linked in one of his other posts?
"The ray-ray (what ever that is) rig has been around since 1974, the year I was born. That's right I've been fishing that long"
Straight out of the womb onto the bank it seems...
In reply to Post #42
Ahhh the old Ray Ray
Ahhh the old Ray Ray
In reply to Post #42
Yes there's a song about it
I fished myself right out the womb
I fished myself right out the womb
Is it strange to fish so soon?
I fished myself right out the womb
I was fishing when I was eight
I was fishing when I was eight
Is it strange to fish so late?
Is it strange to fish so late?
Yes there's a song about it
I fished myself right out the womb
I fished myself right out the womb
Is it strange to fish so soon?
I fished myself right out the womb
I was fishing when I was eight
I was fishing when I was eight
Is it strange to fish so late?
Is it strange to fish so late?
In reply to Post #44
I had to google that but 
I had to google that but
In reply to Post #40
Absolutely...
Today, its about ,woke,a bit more woke and some added wokeness,plus a bit of gender neutrally, some climate scaremongering, added to fearmongering on a daily basis..everything is scary and might hurt you..,and then to add to the above some jabby ,jabbed rubbish..
Take me back to the better times ,please...NOW..!
Absolutely...
Today, its about ,woke,a bit more woke and some added wokeness,plus a bit of gender neutrally, some climate scaremongering, added to fearmongering on a daily basis..everything is scary and might hurt you..,and then to add to the above some jabby ,jabbed rubbish..
Take me back to the better times ,please...NOW..!
In reply to Post #46
I'm gonna have a rant that I don't get free tackle & bait and get pick of swims on a popular day ticket Fishing for foreign fish charging people crazy money for a tutorial whilst getting off my nut 🤣
I'm gonna have a rant that I don't get free tackle & bait and get pick of swims on a popular day ticket Fishing for foreign fish charging people crazy money for a tutorial whilst getting off my nut 🤣
In reply to Post #47
Cuzz yous not got da skilz init broo.
Cuzz yous not got da skilz init broo.
In reply to Post #41
If you say so
If you say so
In reply to Post #49
The easiest solution is a social where everybody gets on the shovel and observes each other's facial expressions
In the great scheme of things, who cares?
Somebody has become momentarily relevant again, which was probably the aim. A few internet reach rounds and some fluffing, normality is returned.
He's lucky Gerry didn't pipe up. He probably made his own bloody hooks
The easiest solution is a social where everybody gets on the shovel and observes each other's facial expressions
In the great scheme of things, who cares?
Somebody has become momentarily relevant again, which was probably the aim. A few internet reach rounds and some fluffing, normality is returned.
He's lucky Gerry didn't pipe up. He probably made his own bloody hooks
In reply to Post #1
Not sure what all the fuss is about these rigs. They are all pretty much the same, as they create a bigger hook, whether that is with tubing or a stiff mono section, so call them all big hook rigs and be done with it. The chod is just a big hook rig, but a bit bigger still.
I think the bent hook was the 1st time I saw a bigger curved style hook, and nothing much has changed since ffs.
Hardly worth losing your **** over.
Not sure what all the fuss is about these rigs. They are all pretty much the same, as they create a bigger hook, whether that is with tubing or a stiff mono section, so call them all big hook rigs and be done with it. The chod is just a big hook rig, but a bit bigger still.
I think the bent hook was the 1st time I saw a bigger curved style hook, and nothing much has changed since ffs.
Hardly worth losing your **** over.
In reply to Post #41
In your opinion
In your opinion
In reply to Post #52
In most people's opinion by the look of it....
In most people's opinion by the look of it....
The elitism of "I've been fishing for X years so I am therefore better" is incredibly, incredibly annoying.
Years of experience doing something does IN NO WAY effect your ability. Yes, if you've constantly learnt new things and tried and tested things over the years, you *could* be better. But years experience DOES NOT equal ability.
Put it this way - my gramps (RIP) first started fishing in the 1940s. Would I say he was a particularly spectacular angler before he died? Not really. He was a very old school fisherman who caught fish, but who by no means had amazing skill just because he'd fished for 60 years.
Really does my head in all these 'it was better back then and I know more because I've been around the block' opinions.
Years of experience doing something does IN NO WAY effect your ability. Yes, if you've constantly learnt new things and tried and tested things over the years, you *could* be better. But years experience DOES NOT equal ability.
Put it this way - my gramps (RIP) first started fishing in the 1940s. Would I say he was a particularly spectacular angler before he died? Not really. He was a very old school fisherman who caught fish, but who by no means had amazing skill just because he'd fished for 60 years.
Really does my head in all these 'it was better back then and I know more because I've been around the block' opinions.
In reply to Post #54
Well it was better back in thd 80s and 90s .
To many wannabee instant carpers these days .
Well it was better back in thd 80s and 90s .
To many wannabee instant carpers these days .
In reply to Post #54
It was better back then simply because it was a lot easier to find the peice away from the crowds many yearn for and rarely caught fish in good condition. I'd agreed just because someone has been at it for decades doesn't mean they are a good angler. Some people are naturally gifted and have the ability to constantly absorb information and act on it. In some ways you could argue it was easier back then with considerably fewer people trying to catch the same fish and when decent bivvies and bedchair ect became available the banks were still relatively empty. Having said all that many today are obsessed with weight and getting pictures on social media and these people rarely understand that some of us aren't really bothered about catching but just want to enjoy the location in piece while watching the wildlife we are surrounded by.
It was better back then simply because it was a lot easier to find the peice away from the crowds many yearn for and rarely caught fish in good condition. I'd agreed just because someone has been at it for decades doesn't mean they are a good angler. Some people are naturally gifted and have the ability to constantly absorb information and act on it. In some ways you could argue it was easier back then with considerably fewer people trying to catch the same fish and when decent bivvies and bedchair ect became available the banks were still relatively empty. Having said all that many today are obsessed with weight and getting pictures on social media and these people rarely understand that some of us aren't really bothered about catching but just want to enjoy the location in piece while watching the wildlife we are surrounded by.
In reply to Post #56
It's very much a seesaw argument, as you've very eloquently put.
Yes there were less anglers. Less lakes. Less fish (and far less 'big' fish). Would it be considered 'easier' or 'harder'? Well, there would be massive arguments for both sides.
One thing the 'it was better in my day' brigade forget is that everyone has the same rights to fish...
PS - I've fished for 23+ years, hate quite a lot about the modern scene (especially the chavs) but at the same time, I try and call out the old, elitist nonsense when I see it.
It's very much a seesaw argument, as you've very eloquently put.
Yes there were less anglers. Less lakes. Less fish (and far less 'big' fish). Would it be considered 'easier' or 'harder'? Well, there would be massive arguments for both sides.
One thing the 'it was better in my day' brigade forget is that everyone has the same rights to fish...
PS - I've fished for 23+ years, hate quite a lot about the modern scene (especially the chavs) but at the same time, I try and call out the old, elitist nonsense when I see it.
In reply to Post #57
Agree everyone has the right to fish and I disagree with the start with small fish brigade before progressing to carp as if carp are anymore important than any other fish. My advice to any new angler would be to fish with someone that can teach you how to deal with your capture and handle it correctly.
Agree everyone has the right to fish and I disagree with the start with small fish brigade before progressing to carp as if carp are anymore important than any other fish. My advice to any new angler would be to fish with someone that can teach you how to deal with your capture and handle it correctly.
In reply to Post #58
I absolutely agree. I don't think 'big carp fishing' should be where you cut your teeth. I, as most people who learnt in the late 90's, started 'bit fishing' for bits and bobs. Taught me a lot about fish and fishing in general.
I absolutely agree. I don't think 'big carp fishing' should be where you cut your teeth. I, as most people who learnt in the late 90's, started 'bit fishing' for bits and bobs. Taught me a lot about fish and fishing in general.
In reply to Post #57
I dont think by saying it was better back in the day is old elitist nonsense, it's their opinion, which would probably backed up by a large percentage of anglers, who have fished circa of 30+ years
I dont think by saying it was better back in the day is old elitist nonsense, it's their opinion, which would probably backed up by a large percentage of anglers, who have fished circa of 30+ years
In reply to Post #54
I doubt anyone has actually said that though.
I started in 1980, I also think the 80s/90s were the v best time to be carp fishing, yet I'm still learning and v much value younger anglers advice.
No need to get the slightest bit annoyed by an opinion mate.
I doubt anyone has actually said that though.
I started in 1980, I also think the 80s/90s were the v best time to be carp fishing, yet I'm still learning and v much value younger anglers advice.
No need to get the slightest bit annoyed by an opinion mate.
In reply to Post #61
I'm not annoyed . Lol.
Was just giving my opinion .
I'm not annoyed . Lol.
Was just giving my opinion .
In reply to Post #62
My reply was to post 54, not yours.
My reply was to post 54, not yours.
In reply to Post #55
For me it was better because you had to think out solutions rather than Google of buy your way through, that's a personal thing.
That said it's not just fishing, it's life - I could change carburettors, fix exhausts and tile a bathroom back in the day - now I check the oil and someone plugs it into a computer once a year and the tradesman with all the tools tiles better than I ever could.
Old school thinking still exists, it's just very short lived, as we are all internet addicts - any ingredient, chemical, cast, line, hook is googled as soon as spoken. You can't stop evolution and technology. The real down side is that most of the new urban bunch are such a load of arrogant sponsored dicks, that they start to believe their own hype - it's fishing, you are good at it and get free bait. You are not the next David Beckham of angling- you cuddle slimey fish, have a photo taken looking like a skateboarder and put them back....
For me it was better because you had to think out solutions rather than Google of buy your way through, that's a personal thing.
That said it's not just fishing, it's life - I could change carburettors, fix exhausts and tile a bathroom back in the day - now I check the oil and someone plugs it into a computer once a year and the tradesman with all the tools tiles better than I ever could.
Old school thinking still exists, it's just very short lived, as we are all internet addicts - any ingredient, chemical, cast, line, hook is googled as soon as spoken. You can't stop evolution and technology. The real down side is that most of the new urban bunch are such a load of arrogant sponsored dicks, that they start to believe their own hype - it's fishing, you are good at it and get free bait. You are not the next David Beckham of angling- you cuddle slimey fish, have a photo taken looking like a skateboarder and put them back....
In reply to Post #61
It isn't that a generational thing though ? Being an 80/90s kid they were THE best time to be alive, it's not just a fishing thing.
I was very lucky in the 80s, as a ten year old I lived on a golf course. I had my own old estate lake to fish literally in my back garden. I fished it every day after school, one day my uncle came over who was and old school fisherman. He taught me more in one afternoon that I'd learnt in months on my own
It isn't that a generational thing though ? Being an 80/90s kid they were THE best time to be alive, it's not just a fishing thing.
I was very lucky in the 80s, as a ten year old I lived on a golf course. I had my own old estate lake to fish literally in my back garden. I fished it every day after school, one day my uncle came over who was and old school fisherman. He taught me more in one afternoon that I'd learnt in months on my own
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