In reply to Post #27
What happened during the ending then?
What happened during the ending then?
In reply to Post #31
Some stupid safari tour,it had idiots running around in animal onesie's
Some stupid safari tour,it had idiots running around in animal onesie's
I have always enjoyed watching these and mrs d has been known to sit through an entire programme and get amorous afterwards
that was untill this series and in particular the SA episode ....and i quote " what a load of Boll** im off back in the pool with a wine bye shout me when its finished " and no its too effing hot for that (heatwave here in spain ) so that set the tone after 10 mins
what is this thing where your fishing at long range and you have to run into the water to strike your rod ! is it to make an exciting shot for the camera ? as i just dont get it ...makes me wonder have i been doing it wrong all these yrs ...alarm goes off you strike the rod put your life jacket on and get in the boat wherever its parked and even easier when you have a guide controlling the boat
as its not to keep there line out of the water as they are using 2 or 3 backleads which again i didnt understand why pin several hundred meters of line to the bottom through christ knows what on the bottom and then drop your lead on the take surely you have defeated the object with the backleads
then why do both of them go out in the boat to land the fish again good for TV ? but who's On the rods when there out have a jolly landing the fish especially as there were lots of Animals roaning around on the bank
A Pantomime from start to finish
that was untill this series and in particular the SA episode ....and i quote " what a load of Boll** im off back in the pool with a wine bye shout me when its finished " and no its too effing hot for that (heatwave here in spain ) so that set the tone after 10 mins
what is this thing where your fishing at long range and you have to run into the water to strike your rod ! is it to make an exciting shot for the camera ? as i just dont get it ...makes me wonder have i been doing it wrong all these yrs ...alarm goes off you strike the rod put your life jacket on and get in the boat wherever its parked and even easier when you have a guide controlling the boat
as its not to keep there line out of the water as they are using 2 or 3 backleads which again i didnt understand why pin several hundred meters of line to the bottom through christ knows what on the bottom and then drop your lead on the take surely you have defeated the object with the backleads
then why do both of them go out in the boat to land the fish again good for TV ? but who's On the rods when there out have a jolly landing the fish especially as there were lots of Animals roaning around on the bank
A Pantomime from start to finish
I think we see the natural progression of carp fishing. Reduced to winding in large carp from soulless venues, with a very limited degree of ability or necessity of thought beyond move swims. . You can clearly see the anglers are bored stiff and bereft of ideas, hence the ridiculous attempts to create some interest from side stories.
Absolutely zero challenges other than an ability to cast a long way and a bit of rain, no variety, and exactly what the future holds if Embryo, and similar commercial fisheries have their way . Jesus it's all very dull and I fully suspect we have seen the last of this series.
Absolutely zero challenges other than an ability to cast a long way and a bit of rain, no variety, and exactly what the future holds if Embryo, and similar commercial fisheries have their way . Jesus it's all very dull and I fully suspect we have seen the last of this series.
In reply to Post #34
I think the monster carp shows are diluted of the technical stuff due to the fact its on ITV4. They need to appeal not only to carp anglers but others who dont necessarily carp fish or even fish at all. If they went into too much detail and technical stuff then it would bamboozle most of the viewers and would probably be rather boring for the viewer. If you want technical stuff then monster carp aint for you.
At the end of the day in order to keep it on ITV it needs to be entertaining and thats where the side stories come into it. I dare say ITV have a big say in what type of content they are to show to keep it on their platform. Its probably quite the challenge for the guys not to talk too much about the finer details and go into too much technical stuff.
I personally love watching videos and carpy content but its all very samey, so i think monster carp is actually a breath of fresh air and something different to the usual, lets face it most of us like to have a laugh on the bank and seeing others do so is a refreshing/entertaining watch.
I think the monster carp shows are diluted of the technical stuff due to the fact its on ITV4. They need to appeal not only to carp anglers but others who dont necessarily carp fish or even fish at all. If they went into too much detail and technical stuff then it would bamboozle most of the viewers and would probably be rather boring for the viewer. If you want technical stuff then monster carp aint for you.
At the end of the day in order to keep it on ITV it needs to be entertaining and thats where the side stories come into it. I dare say ITV have a big say in what type of content they are to show to keep it on their platform. Its probably quite the challenge for the guys not to talk too much about the finer details and go into too much technical stuff.
I personally love watching videos and carpy content but its all very samey, so i think monster carp is actually a breath of fresh air and something different to the usual, lets face it most of us like to have a laugh on the bank and seeing others do so is a refreshing/entertaining watch.
In reply to Post #35
Well said, I personally think it's great. I flick through YouTube vids most days and the Terry Hearn, Dave Lane wannabes that don't have the life experience are the ones I can't watch.
Kev Ellis, different gravy.
Well said, I personally think it's great. I flick through YouTube vids most days and the Terry Hearn, Dave Lane wannabes that don't have the life experience are the ones I can't watch.
Kev Ellis, different gravy.
Got to say the gold crocks and the statement at the end that no bullying took place in the making of this film had myself and the good wife laughing loudly. As a previous reply mentions if it was 2 carpy cool guys being serious and to cool to have fun then there would be no veiwers and the show would not be on mainstream tv. Although its far removed from my own angling i do enjoy the boys poking fun at themselves and at leasts its more enjoyable than most of the other negative stuff on tv.
In reply to Post #33
They look so bored but nothing compared to me watching. I suppose any job is like that. Can't believe that Spooner is more up his own arse than Hamidi. A big no from me won't be watching another ,
It really is just reeling fish in , much preferred thinking tackle. For that type of fishing, To me this is soleless , nothing about angling as I know it.
They look so bored but nothing compared to me watching. I suppose any job is like that. Can't believe that Spooner is more up his own arse than Hamidi. A big no from me won't be watching another ,
It really is just reeling fish in , much preferred thinking tackle. For that type of fishing, To me this is soleless , nothing about angling as I know it.
In reply to Post #38
I think, and I'm prepared to be proven wrong, but I I think that may have been a joke when he was pretending to be a diva? It was really subtle though, a nuance if you will.
I think, and I'm prepared to be proven wrong, but I I think that may have been a joke when he was pretending to be a diva? It was really subtle though, a nuance if you will.
In reply to Post #39
100% put on for the show..... dramatic effect. Also given away in the credits bloopers
100% put on for the show..... dramatic effect. Also given away in the credits bloopers
In reply to Post #39
About as subtle as a kick in the balls. Not really sure how anyone watching would believe that was all for real
About as subtle as a kick in the balls. Not really sure how anyone watching would believe that was all for real
I think it's becoming a parody of itself. Got to admit I now prefer the thinking tackle original shows, even though they were basically adverts for korda tackle products
I can't watch that spooner he's just as if not more annoying than hamidi
It's important to remember the two anglers are actors in a plot devised by the producers. They are doing what they are asked to do , it's a job that I doubt they can not afford to do. I have no doubt their personal fishing is very different. The problem is the dull uninteresting format is down to the producers. If you have ever met the producer it's no surprise to me . Dullest individual ever. It shines through in these films.
In reply to Post #44
Absolutely, some people are failing to see what monster carp actually is! It is not a true refelction of their charactor (they are acting and alot of it is tongue in cheek) and also its not just for carp anglers, hense there is no in depth detail of tactics we see in the usual carp content from tackle/bait companies etc. Its just light hearted, tongue in cheek humour and fishing for the general tv viewer. Doesnt make any sense what so ever to criticise it for something its not even trying to be.
Absolutely, some people are failing to see what monster carp actually is! It is not a true refelction of their charactor (they are acting and alot of it is tongue in cheek) and also its not just for carp anglers, hense there is no in depth detail of tactics we see in the usual carp content from tackle/bait companies etc. Its just light hearted, tongue in cheek humour and fishing for the general tv viewer. Doesnt make any sense what so ever to criticise it for something its not even trying to be.