In reply to Post #15
Again,100%..agreed..
Again,100%..agreed..
In reply to Post #12
So you got a few crappy responses from a couple of people, and on that basis completely wrote off the club and all its members. Strange attitude to be honest.
With regards to information, why would you expect members to give up their hard earned knowledge to a stranger on the internet who has never stepped foot on the lakes? As other have mentioned, fish the waters, get to know the other anglers - That's when the exchange of information is likely to happen.
So you got a few crappy responses from a couple of people, and on that basis completely wrote off the club and all its members. Strange attitude to be honest.
With regards to information, why would you expect members to give up their hard earned knowledge to a stranger on the internet who has never stepped foot on the lakes? As other have mentioned, fish the waters, get to know the other anglers - That's when the exchange of information is likely to happen.
In reply to Post #17
Join, showing willing, chat, help out, dare I say it - shock and horror... maybe even do a work party
Join, showing willing, chat, help out, dare I say it - shock and horror... maybe even do a work party
In reply to Post #17
Simple questions asked e.g. what facilities are available at the lakes never did find out for sure what was avialable, the website says 1 thing and the members tell me other things. I don't drive anymore and my days of sh.....ting in the bushes are long gone, quite agree that members wouldn't want to share any secrets about fishing e.g. swims, baits rigs etc., I would't ask their help on those things,being oldschool and hopefully would be able or at least try to work those things out myself. Anyway it doesn't matter now, I wasted a few quid, not bitter about it!!
I can remember back in the late 60's early 70's when carp fishing was so secretive, never really understood why, I was fortunate to fish with some of the top guys in the country and we shared our information, why not!! Commercialism then took over and everything is shared at a price and the carp anglers have been sucked in by it, bring back the old days!
People book venues abroad, having paid maybe £250 to £300 for the venue + travel costs and then seek advice on places like the forums about the venues, it happens on here frequently, think I spent less than a £100 to join Roche, it seemed like a good idea at the time!
Simple questions asked e.g. what facilities are available at the lakes never did find out for sure what was avialable, the website says 1 thing and the members tell me other things. I don't drive anymore and my days of sh.....ting in the bushes are long gone, quite agree that members wouldn't want to share any secrets about fishing e.g. swims, baits rigs etc., I would't ask their help on those things,being oldschool and hopefully would be able or at least try to work those things out myself. Anyway it doesn't matter now, I wasted a few quid, not bitter about it!!
I can remember back in the late 60's early 70's when carp fishing was so secretive, never really understood why, I was fortunate to fish with some of the top guys in the country and we shared our information, why not!! Commercialism then took over and everything is shared at a price and the carp anglers have been sucked in by it, bring back the old days!
People book venues abroad, having paid maybe £250 to £300 for the venue + travel costs and then seek advice on places like the forums about the venues, it happens on here frequently, think I spent less than a £100 to join Roche, it seemed like a good idea at the time!
In reply to Post #18
No problem in doing a work party my friend, I looked after a 19 acre lake without using a work party, maybe difficult to do that now (at the tender age of 70). Anyway time to move on!
No problem in doing a work party my friend, I looked after a 19 acre lake without using a work party, maybe difficult to do that now (at the tender age of 70). Anyway time to move on!
In reply to Post #20
I've always found members to be more helpful and open to prospective new members on a work party.
But you already know more than me
Top man at 70 Years young.
I hope you find your nice venue what you are looking for.
I've always found members to be more helpful and open to prospective new members on a work party.
But you already know more than me
Top man at 70 Years young.I hope you find your nice venue what you are looking for.
In reply to Post #21
