Seeing a lot of people saying the same just recently, not sure if there is a common link or anything but there certainly appears to be a lot of disillusionment with the Carp scene around at the moment.
i have noticed a massive difference over my short 6 years carping.
the fact that most ''carpers'' these days wouldnt know how to shot a float makes my blood boil.......
gotta say im still 5 months away from my 2 being born. but i cannot wait to take them fishing and just be outside in the fresh air with them. growing up the way i did!
the fact that most ''carpers'' these days wouldnt know how to shot a float makes my blood boil.......
gotta say im still 5 months away from my 2 being born. but i cannot wait to take them fishing and just be outside in the fresh air with them. growing up the way i did!
I only fish quiet waters now for carp. The circus and the modern scene is horrendous and not somewhere I would want to be.
If anyone says “buzzing”, “mega” or the like that's not the place for me
Spend most of my time now on the river chasing roach, chub or perch depending on the conditions. Much more peaceful
I've been fishing for over 40 years, carp fishing for 35 of them so nice to mix things up a bit.
If anyone says “buzzing”, “mega” or the like that's not the place for me
Spend most of my time now on the river chasing roach, chub or perch depending on the conditions. Much more peaceful
I've been fishing for over 40 years, carp fishing for 35 of them so nice to mix things up a bit.
Mind wants to go but the body just isn't up to an 80 yard walk to the car each journey as I live down a walkway.
In reply to Post #15
I think a lot of people are losing the buzz for carp fishing, it's a circus and rammed everywhere
I can relate to that. I can still find a bit of piece and quite and where I want to fish, otherwise if it was packed everywhere, forget it
I think a lot of people are losing the buzz for carp fishing, it's a circus and rammed everywhere
I can relate to that. I can still find a bit of piece and quite and where I want to fish, otherwise if it was packed everywhere, forget it
In reply to Post #20
Luckily there are still quiet waters,it's when they get ruined by idiots putting them all over social media.
Luckily there are still quiet waters,it's when they get ruined by idiots putting them all over social media.
In reply to Post #1
Try fishing for something different. Theres definitely more to life than just carp fishing 👍
Try fishing for something different. Theres definitely more to life than just carp fishing 👍
Yup
haven't been since we were allowed to at the lend of lockdown 406
That's a lie
I took my dad for a rising tide session on the beach July or august
haven't been since we were allowed to at the lend of lockdown 406
That's a lie
I took my dad for a rising tide session on the beach July or august
In reply to Post #22
yes change is as good as rest if you feel like it, we all have spells of non angling, When there old enough thay can carry your kit, no seriously go with the flow, if you push the fishing thing your only end up hating it, all the best.
yes change is as good as rest if you feel like it, we all have spells of non angling, When there old enough thay can carry your kit, no seriously go with the flow, if you push the fishing thing your only end up hating it, all the best.
When I'm blanking I'm mad keen, when I get amongst them I find that I'm really not that fussed.
Suppose I enjoy the chase. 😁
Suppose I enjoy the chase. 😁
In reply to Post #1
If you cant be bothered then don't bother mate. There are 2 possible outcomes.
1 - you get the bug back and go.
2 - you don't.
You win either way
If you cant be bothered then don't bother mate. There are 2 possible outcomes.
1 - you get the bug back and go.
2 - you don't.
You win either way
In reply to Post #1
My buzz comes and goes but I have never really lost it. I don't think that you can force it. Fishing for other species is good advice. Or you could just take a walk by a lake or river without any gear. Just soak in the atmosphere. When I walk my dogs by one of my waters I often get the buzz just by being there.
My buzz comes and goes but I have never really lost it. I don't think that you can force it. Fishing for other species is good advice. Or you could just take a walk by a lake or river without any gear. Just soak in the atmosphere. When I walk my dogs by one of my waters I often get the buzz just by being there.
In reply to Post #1
Happens to us all - totally normal.
Try some different types of fishing . . .its not all about carping. Learn something new and you'll come back refreshed . . .
Happens to us all - totally normal.
Try some different types of fishing . . .its not all about carping. Learn something new and you'll come back refreshed . . .
14 years ago I stopped fishing. Moved to another part of the country that didn't really have much in the way of lakes, ponds and rivers coarse based but always reminisced when near a waterway.
A work colleague got me started on sea lure fishing mid lock down which found me rummaging in the loft and going to a local lake for some spinning.
Next thing I knew I had bought a 1.75 tc rod with intentions of just the one for tench and big bream and vowing not to get behind buzzers again.
That didn't last long! A couple of local lakes sourced with a good runs water and now circa £1000 down on new kit and a campaign planned.
I don't think fishing ever leaves you If it's in your make up.
A work colleague got me started on sea lure fishing mid lock down which found me rummaging in the loft and going to a local lake for some spinning.
Next thing I knew I had bought a 1.75 tc rod with intentions of just the one for tench and big bream and vowing not to get behind buzzers again.
That didn't last long! A couple of local lakes sourced with a good runs water and now circa £1000 down on new kit and a campaign planned.
I don't think fishing ever leaves you If it's in your make up.
I'm fortunate as just being out in the fresh air is enough for me,but I have to be doing something..
I got into wildcamping,it's kind of fishing without rods,when I don't want to carp fish I do a bit of that,however,angling is part of me now I guess,so I'm happy just float fishing using trad gear..,
I have said numerous times when I am 60,I shall pack in carpingI and just go general course fishing .which I love ,however,I have no idea why my family don't believe me when I say about reaching 60...we shall see...lol..
(I too have noticed a lot of people packing up,lockdown puppies syndrome came to mind)...
I got into wildcamping,it's kind of fishing without rods,when I don't want to carp fish I do a bit of that,however,angling is part of me now I guess,so I'm happy just float fishing using trad gear..,
I have said numerous times when I am 60,I shall pack in carpingI and just go general course fishing .which I love ,however,I have no idea why my family don't believe me when I say about reaching 60...we shall see...lol..
(I too have noticed a lot of people packing up,lockdown puppies syndrome came to mind)...