In reply to Post #17
Very well said
Very well said
In reply to Post #1
I think his idea, and my idea of misspent youth, are 2 completely different things 😂
I think his idea, and my idea of misspent youth, are 2 completely different things 😂
In reply to Post #19
Got mine ordered was the first carping book I read when it first came out I foolishly sold my 1st edition copy but its what got me start on collecting book, definitely one of the best
Got mine ordered was the first carping book I read when it first came out I foolishly sold my 1st edition copy but its what got me start on collecting book, definitely one of the best
I'm really looking forward to adding this one to my collection and reading it....I missed out on the first edition and wasn't prepared to pay over £100 for a copy on eBay... 
From what I have read about Darrell and also from his comments on various podcasts it is quite clear that for all of his life, Carp fishing came first and everything else a distant second......even now with his young family it doesn't appear to stop him spending endless hours on the bank. OK, he will argue now that it is his job but by his own admission there have been times, (and recent ones at that) he barely had 2 coins to rub together because he would even turn down work for Korda to go fishing.....he openly said he only ever appeared at the shows because of the money, nothing else!
Some will see it as complete dedication to his sport, others will see it as being completely and utterly selfish..
From what I have read about Darrell and also from his comments on various podcasts it is quite clear that for all of his life, Carp fishing came first and everything else a distant second......even now with his young family it doesn't appear to stop him spending endless hours on the bank. OK, he will argue now that it is his job but by his own admission there have been times, (and recent ones at that) he barely had 2 coins to rub together because he would even turn down work for Korda to go fishing.....he openly said he only ever appeared at the shows because of the money, nothing else!
Some will see it as complete dedication to his sport, others will see it as being completely and utterly selfish..
In reply to Post #8
In his videos he don't give it BS like so many super stars
In his videos he don't give it BS like so many super stars
In reply to Post #23
Super Stars dont make me laugh, there isn't a single superstar in the whole game.
Even the Korda Klones who've done a bit of TV would only get recognized by fellow carpers. Terry H and Dave L have a bit of gravitas but that's about it. The rest are here today gone tomorrow.
There are better and more anglers out there that no one ever hears about than the ones you do.
Super Stars
dont make me laugh, there isn't a single superstar in the whole game.Even the Korda Klones who've done a bit of TV would only get recognized by fellow carpers. Terry H and Dave L have a bit of gravitas but that's about it. The rest are here today gone tomorrow.
There are better and more anglers out there that no one ever hears about than the ones you do.
In reply to Post #24
Ain't that the truth.
One thing this lockdown has done was even the playing field for the working man to have time on the bank and realise that time is/was the biggest asset....people can bang on about watercraft, sharp hooks...blah blah...it aint rocket science for a competent angler. At the end of the day it boils down to time sat next to the pond......i know guys will disagree but even when you speak to the real top end anglers that are out of limelight, they will say the same.
How many of the names have been splashing big fish captures across the tabloids over the past 18 months.....the answer is barely none...and why...it's because unlike the past, they don't have the lake to themselves 3/4 days a week and are now in the same mix as the rest of us.
I've fished on the same pit as Darrell (he is a good bloke), seeing is believing the amount of time these full timers put in each week - sat under a brolly (all up your talking average 9 months of the year). One thing they aint is superstars.
Emergency services, hospital workers, HM Forces e.t.c. and blokes that contribute to the fabric of our country,.....they come under the superstar banner.
Later....off for a hard days graft on site.
P.S - i will be buying the book
Ain't that the truth.
One thing this lockdown has done was even the playing field for the working man to have time on the bank and realise that time is/was the biggest asset....people can bang on about watercraft, sharp hooks...blah blah...it aint rocket science for a competent angler. At the end of the day it boils down to time sat next to the pond......i know guys will disagree but even when you speak to the real top end anglers that are out of limelight, they will say the same.
How many of the names have been splashing big fish captures across the tabloids over the past 18 months.....the answer is barely none...and why...it's because unlike the past, they don't have the lake to themselves 3/4 days a week and are now in the same mix as the rest of us.
I've fished on the same pit as Darrell (he is a good bloke), seeing is believing the amount of time these full timers put in each week - sat under a brolly (all up your talking average 9 months of the year). One thing they aint is superstars.
Emergency services, hospital workers, HM Forces e.t.c. and blokes that contribute to the fabric of our country,.....they come under the superstar banner.
Later....off for a hard days graft on site.
P.S - i will be buying the book
To be fair, Daryl has always said that time is the biggest edge.
In reply to Post #21
CarpCatcher in a little bit of a bad way recently (i enjoy his content etc)
and the last videos he has done are rather nostalgic and he is really looking weathered.
CarpCatcher in a little bit of a bad way recently (i enjoy his content etc)
and the last videos he has done are rather nostalgic and he is really looking weathered.
In reply to Post #21
Why do you think everyone needs all that around them to happy. Your being awfully presumptuous. Everyone to there own. Do in life what makes you happy.
Why do you think everyone needs all that around them to happy. Your being awfully presumptuous. Everyone to there own. Do in life what makes you happy.
In reply to Post #27
I've followed the carp catcher blogs from the start and respect the guys simple realistic honest approach to blogging which over the years have still remained untainted by the media bull crap is a feat in its self, I wonder though why he wasn't swept up with the success of carpings popularity or did he stay well clear?
I've followed the carp catcher blogs from the start and respect the guys simple realistic honest approach to blogging which over the years have still remained untainted by the media bull crap is a feat in its self, I wonder though why he wasn't swept up with the success of carpings popularity or did he stay well clear?
In reply to Post #31
maybe the simplistic approaches (fishing venues that were not popular) and not signing a bait deal and all that LOL..
i got the impression he just wanted to do his fishing and tell ppl about it nothing more nothing less
maybe the simplistic approaches (fishing venues that were not popular) and not signing a bait deal and all that LOL..
i got the impression he just wanted to do his fishing and tell ppl about it nothing more nothing less
In reply to Post #32
I remember in one of his blogs him being over the moon as Delkim had sent him a mug and hat as he kept instilling the virtues of the bite alarms. They got him on the cheap if you ask me. Not watched one of his vlogs in ages. Will have to have a catch up. He was definately one of the first on this carp fishing vlogging. Hope he gets better soon.
I remember in one of his blogs him being over the moon as Delkim had sent him a mug and hat as he kept instilling the virtues of the bite alarms. They got him on the cheap if you ask me. Not watched one of his vlogs in ages. Will have to have a catch up. He was definately one of the first on this carp fishing vlogging. Hope he gets better soon.
In reply to Post #34
I understand what your saying..
A long time ago I and another chap did a carp evening,which was pretty unheard of in my area,the only thing similar,was when Ken was RO,for the carp society..
Anyway...
We had some well known and very dedicated anglers come and do a talk,sideshow,show the latest gear etc..thing was,I was the only one who was married,as carping had cost them dearly..!!
I understand what your saying..
A long time ago I and another chap did a carp evening,which was pretty unheard of in my area,the only thing similar,was when Ken was RO,for the carp society..
Anyway...
We had some well known and very dedicated anglers come and do a talk,sideshow,show the latest gear etc..thing was,I was the only one who was married,as carping had cost them dearly..!!
In reply to Post #35
It's funny, I can't help thinking that my love of Carp fishing has saved me from being married!
Girlfriends have never hung around for long, as I've preferred to spend time at the lake.
The thought of having to tell anyone where I'm going, when I will be back, etc, fills me with dread.
However, I could never fish full time, I'd be bored after a week. No way would I want to be skint as well.
It's funny, I can't help thinking that my love of Carp fishing has saved me from being married!
Girlfriends have never hung around for long, as I've preferred to spend time at the lake.
The thought of having to tell anyone where I'm going, when I will be back, etc, fills me with dread.
However, I could never fish full time, I'd be bored after a week. No way would I want to be skint as well.