In reply to Post #13
That is a magnificent fish 👌
That is a magnificent fish 👌
In reply to Post #1
I fell out of love with it years ago now, bit fish a few select matches and socials. I have a busy professional life and a young family, and whereas for many, the peace and being outside aspect is the bit they like, for me, for about a decade, its has been the puzzle aspect, and being in the mix competitively, hence the matches.
I fished a match a few weeks ago on the full moon. Id already worked out what I needed to be doing and was well in the mix, but after putting one back at about midnight, I realised how amazing the night was. Clear, silent, full moon, shooting stars, you name it. It sounds corny, but it felt like i was the only person in the world! So I put the kettle on, and stayed up until it got light, just sitting and really taking it in.
Reset complete, and im back in love with it again. Just in time for kid no.3 to make an appearance
I fell out of love with it years ago now, bit fish a few select matches and socials. I have a busy professional life and a young family, and whereas for many, the peace and being outside aspect is the bit they like, for me, for about a decade, its has been the puzzle aspect, and being in the mix competitively, hence the matches.
I fished a match a few weeks ago on the full moon. Id already worked out what I needed to be doing and was well in the mix, but after putting one back at about midnight, I realised how amazing the night was. Clear, silent, full moon, shooting stars, you name it. It sounds corny, but it felt like i was the only person in the world! So I put the kettle on, and stayed up until it got light, just sitting and really taking it in.
Reset complete, and im back in love with it again. Just in time for kid no.3 to make an appearance
I visited a water about 10 years ago, fell in love with it, the scenery,the challenge,the wildlife, everything about the place. I did a few sessions on there and really enjoyed it but the time wasnt right...a young family,not enough money,not enough time so it was put on the back burner.
fast forward 10 years, kids are older and had a few mental health issues along the way my priorities have changed. waters alot busier, alot more idiots,alot less space and my necessity to catch every trip was no longer there. I started looking for peace tranquility,less anglers and more space. I chatted with a mate and my mind was made up...I was heading back to that little.piece of heaven I had discovered 10 years ago.
Ive done 14 sessions now,, ive been close to a carp,one nutted out over my spot.ive not yet had one though...im slowly building up the picture, summer has turned into autumn and the carp were quite active early September. ive managed 24hrs a week but had to miss last week and ive missed it badly...the place is under my skin. I only fish weekdays and its fairly quiet in the week....just me some weeks in 25 acres.
The wildlife is amazing, beavers,buzzards,sparrow hawks,kingfishers,stoats, the views are great, a small piece of heaven. For me the wildlife,the views,the lack of people come first, the carp are a bonus. its a lovely place and I intend on spending winter on there. it will be wet,cold and muddy, no manicured pegs...just how I like it.
The older im getting,the catching of carp becomes less important,I know my rigs work, the bait is decent...its just time on the bank and if the carp make an appearance its a bonus.....dont get me wrong,im not being lazy, and if a show happens over the other side ill move on to it, im fishing well and effective...40 carp in 25 acres isnt rock hard and there going to be chances. ill love it when I catch but until then I'll enjoy the journey.
fast forward 10 years, kids are older and had a few mental health issues along the way my priorities have changed. waters alot busier, alot more idiots,alot less space and my necessity to catch every trip was no longer there. I started looking for peace tranquility,less anglers and more space. I chatted with a mate and my mind was made up...I was heading back to that little.piece of heaven I had discovered 10 years ago.
Ive done 14 sessions now,, ive been close to a carp,one nutted out over my spot.ive not yet had one though...im slowly building up the picture, summer has turned into autumn and the carp were quite active early September. ive managed 24hrs a week but had to miss last week and ive missed it badly...the place is under my skin. I only fish weekdays and its fairly quiet in the week....just me some weeks in 25 acres.
The wildlife is amazing, beavers,buzzards,sparrow hawks,kingfishers,stoats, the views are great, a small piece of heaven. For me the wildlife,the views,the lack of people come first, the carp are a bonus. its a lovely place and I intend on spending winter on there. it will be wet,cold and muddy, no manicured pegs...just how I like it.
The older im getting,the catching of carp becomes less important,I know my rigs work, the bait is decent...its just time on the bank and if the carp make an appearance its a bonus.....dont get me wrong,im not being lazy, and if a show happens over the other side ill move on to it, im fishing well and effective...40 carp in 25 acres isnt rock hard and there going to be chances. ill love it when I catch but until then I'll enjoy the journey.
In reply to Post #18
Same as me to lake I mentioned earlier,I moved to this one as I'm fed up of the idiots coming up to me as it's right in side of road and as soon as they see a Bivvie up it's like a rush to come down to you,I even had an idian man come down late at night with what looked like a baby wrapped up in a blanket asking me questions,it's just nice to get away from that have some time alone and chill too knowing the bites will come if you stick at it and build a picture up.
As I mentioned earlier I lost my mom early December wasn't in a good place my brother told me I needed to get out and it was a week before Xmas and it was nice being out in the cold water with just my thoughts as I put the rods out
Same as me to lake I mentioned earlier,I moved to this one as I'm fed up of the idiots coming up to me as it's right in side of road and as soon as they see a Bivvie up it's like a rush to come down to you,I even had an idian man come down late at night with what looked like a baby wrapped up in a blanket asking me questions,it's just nice to get away from that have some time alone and chill too knowing the bites will come if you stick at it and build a picture up.
As I mentioned earlier I lost my mom early December wasn't in a good place my brother told me I needed to get out and it was a week before Xmas and it was nice being out in the cold water with just my thoughts as I put the rods out
Just back from a 48hr on a new lake, I'd never even heard of, let alone fished.
The magic is well and truly still alive.
In tow was my son (7), a good friend and his lad (14)
Will keep this short, but arrived on the Friday... Said, 14yr old pub chucked a solid bag on the first night for his PB a few hours later of 25lb 10oz (and the only fish of the entire trip amongst all of us!) and now consequently thinks he's the new Darrell Peck... Some sort of carp fishing goat. Whilst I had meticulously found the fish, went gentle on the bait, worked hard to find a spot with the marker rod...and still couldn't get anything remotely interested.
My lad caught 6 Perch on maggots and a float rod, and this evening is still telling his mum every little detail about it. He saw all sorts of wildlife you could never see on an iPad, from Rats to Roe Deer along with helping in the rescue of a Cygnet trapped in some knobbers discarded line.
Do I care? Absolutely not.
Fish are such an insignificant part of "fishing" - to me anyway.
The joy is just being out there, and creating memories along the way.
The magic is well and truly still alive.
In tow was my son (7), a good friend and his lad (14)
Will keep this short, but arrived on the Friday... Said, 14yr old pub chucked a solid bag on the first night for his PB a few hours later of 25lb 10oz (and the only fish of the entire trip amongst all of us!) and now consequently thinks he's the new Darrell Peck... Some sort of carp fishing goat. Whilst I had meticulously found the fish, went gentle on the bait, worked hard to find a spot with the marker rod...and still couldn't get anything remotely interested.
My lad caught 6 Perch on maggots and a float rod, and this evening is still telling his mum every little detail about it. He saw all sorts of wildlife you could never see on an iPad, from Rats to Roe Deer along with helping in the rescue of a Cygnet trapped in some knobbers discarded line.
Do I care? Absolutely not.
Fish are such an insignificant part of "fishing" - to me anyway.
The joy is just being out there, and creating memories along the way.