Mark and Ali are two people that are a virus in the Carp fishing world.
Money hungry greedy stewards.
I'm predominantly a Sainsbury's man also but I do like a dabble in Lidl for the shear aspect of not knowing what you'll find in the middle of Lidl 🤣
Money hungry greedy stewards.
I'm predominantly a Sainsbury's man also but I do like a dabble in Lidl for the shear aspect of not knowing what you'll find in the middle of Lidl 🤣
The sad thing is that the clothing will probably sell..
Before you know it they'll be lots of irritating mini marks donning his latest clothing range at a lake near you.
What has happened to carp fishing.
Before you know it they'll be lots of irritating mini marks donning his latest clothing range at a lake near you.
What has happened to carp fishing.
In reply to Post #13
What's the pay like ?😉
What's the pay like ?😉
I suppose the plus point is that if you use this clothing you will generate enough electricity to keep all your tech going plus still be able to sell some back tothe national grid 
In reply to Post #5
I totally agree. I used to enjoy the challenges and look forward to when they came out, but sadly they make me cringe now. Pitchers has turned into a smug, self centered, over confident, not at all funny idiot. They're no longer about fishing, just how childish grown men can act
I totally agree. I used to enjoy the challenges and look forward to when they came out, but sadly they make me cringe now. Pitchers has turned into a smug, self centered, over confident, not at all funny idiot. They're no longer about fishing, just how childish grown men can act
In reply to Post #35
This is turning into a Pitchers hate thread sorry 808.
Yes you could see his arrogance grow as the shows went on & he gained more "fame".
It's a shame because he's now in a position to give something back instead of taking. & I don't necessarily mean something of monetary value, he could use his influence to do some good for the sport.
Say what you like about Fairbrass, but I think other fishing celebs could learn a lot from him. He's genuinely interested & still gets excited with carp fishing. He's created a successful company that makes good gear & he gives back a lot with no intention of getting a return.
This is turning into a Pitchers hate thread sorry 808.
Yes you could see his arrogance grow as the shows went on & he gained more "fame".
It's a shame because he's now in a position to give something back instead of taking. & I don't necessarily mean something of monetary value, he could use his influence to do some good for the sport.
Say what you like about Fairbrass, but I think other fishing celebs could learn a lot from him. He's genuinely interested & still gets excited with carp fishing. He's created a successful company that makes good gear & he gives back a lot with no intention of getting a return.
In reply to Post #36
Instead he set up a gambling business to extract as much money as possible from other anglers.
I don't usually give a monkeys about what ‘famous' anglers get up to, but the ‘raffle' grifters are pond scum.
Instead he set up a gambling business to extract as much money as possible from other anglers.
I don't usually give a monkeys about what ‘famous' anglers get up to, but the ‘raffle' grifters are pond scum.
In reply to Post #37
I agree.
I doubt he'll last long anyway. I never really thought his angling ability was anything to shout about & I can't say I've learnt anything from him. I used to find him entertaining & that was as far as it went.
The next fad will come along & he'll be forgotten about. With no talent to fall back on & no longer being able to afford his David Lloyd membership, he'll probably disappear of the radar completely.
I agree.
I doubt he'll last long anyway. I never really thought his angling ability was anything to shout about & I can't say I've learnt anything from him. I used to find him entertaining & that was as far as it went.
The next fad will come along & he'll be forgotten about. With no talent to fall back on & no longer being able to afford his David Lloyd membership, he'll probably disappear of the radar completely.
This thread about threads still going? 
In reply to Post #36
No worries mate! it put me of getting a top for fear of hate from other syndicate members tbh.
No worries mate! it put me of getting a top for fear of hate from other syndicate members tbh.
In reply to Post #40
In all honesty you should do whatever makes you happy & sod other people's opinions (including my own ).
In all honesty you should do whatever makes you happy & sod other people's opinions (including my own
).
My mate got me one of the t shirts for my birthday,for the money the quality feels very good
I have t bought a fishing t shirt or sweatshirt since the old Richworth days, still wear this a Butt Cracker one a few from back in the day when branding was cool. I also have various bits of carpology clothing that came ‘free' with subscriptions.
If it's well made, reasonable priced and you like the design - fill your boots.
I have a slight personal issue with the name (childish and new speak) and that clothing is a very lazy thing to do regards fishing. Picking a range from a Asian sweatshop, getting a logo slapped on and ship and mark up 300%. Nothing goes back in fishing, development or anything useful. Add to that your gambling side hustle and that is all money being poured outside out sport with zero benefit. Before I get shouted down, most tackle and bait helps innovation, it tries to do better - so even a crap product can advance the sport or help entry level finances.
Whilst this type of clothing is lazy it needs the huge margins Asian products can produce, you think (especially carp anglers) the amount of sizes and qtrs needed to cater for the masses especially as an Asda exclusive, I assume they take the stock holding burden whilst Mr Hippochunk takes a margin.
It's not a big issue - it doesn't keep me awake - but in these tough days when tackle shops and all high streets are under threat - never underestimate ethical purchasing or least ways getting the best value for you hard earned - I could find much better quality t shirts and sweats at TKMax that would do a better job that the whack a logo on brigade.
I excuse fishing tackle companies that have diversified into clothing as I'm sure these support them growing the rest of thier portfolio and developing tackle.
Quite a rant for something I couldn't give a toss about! Sorry.
If it's well made, reasonable priced and you like the design - fill your boots.
I have a slight personal issue with the name (childish and new speak) and that clothing is a very lazy thing to do regards fishing. Picking a range from a Asian sweatshop, getting a logo slapped on and ship and mark up 300%. Nothing goes back in fishing, development or anything useful. Add to that your gambling side hustle and that is all money being poured outside out sport with zero benefit. Before I get shouted down, most tackle and bait helps innovation, it tries to do better - so even a crap product can advance the sport or help entry level finances.
Whilst this type of clothing is lazy it needs the huge margins Asian products can produce, you think (especially carp anglers) the amount of sizes and qtrs needed to cater for the masses especially as an Asda exclusive, I assume they take the stock holding burden whilst Mr Hippochunk takes a margin.
It's not a big issue - it doesn't keep me awake - but in these tough days when tackle shops and all high streets are under threat - never underestimate ethical purchasing or least ways getting the best value for you hard earned - I could find much better quality t shirts and sweats at TKMax that would do a better job that the whack a logo on brigade.
I excuse fishing tackle companies that have diversified into clothing as I'm sure these support them growing the rest of thier portfolio and developing tackle.
Quite a rant for something I couldn't give a toss about! Sorry.
In reply to Post #43
I agree.
I absolutely hate branded fishing togs. It's like wearing a hashtag. The only thing worse is those god awful novelty togs with "gone fishing" or some other twaddle on.
Three times I've received a "born to fish, forced to work" t-shirt for secret santa over the years, and one mug with it on too. The mrs takes them straight down to the charity shop for me which is good because if she didn't, I'd burn them. The bin is too good for them.
I agree.
I absolutely hate branded fishing togs. It's like wearing a hashtag. The only thing worse is those god awful novelty togs with "gone fishing" or some other twaddle on.
Three times I've received a "born to fish, forced to work" t-shirt for secret santa over the years, and one mug with it on too. The mrs takes them straight down to the charity shop for me which is good because if she didn't, I'd burn them. The bin is too good for them.
In reply to Post #44
Many, many, moons ago, in a far off distant galaxy, I bought a sweatshirt at a carp show with a logo on it. One day years later I realised that every time I wore it, I had a blank, or some misfortune befell me on that trip. I threw in into the skip in the venue car park. No more branded clothing for me ever since.
Many, many, moons ago, in a far off distant galaxy, I bought a sweatshirt at a carp show with a logo on it. One day years later I realised that every time I wore it, I had a blank, or some misfortune befell me on that trip. I threw in into the skip in the venue car park. No more branded clothing for me ever since.