Noticed a few price hikes recently on gear that's been out a while...no doubt some are going up because of the shipping increases from China but you can't help thinking that some prices are being hiked to take advantage of the situation...
In reply to Post #46
That's what I think some are taking advantage of the situation
That's what I think some are taking advantage of the situation
In reply to Post #45
Agree it's about time they joined with the lakes and got rid of this close season considering they have kayaks swimmers dogs boats etc using the river I was told it was an old law brought in 1850 to protect salmon stocks don't know if true another one is that the lords wanted to fish for salmon privately my argument is there's nowhere near as many people fishing the river you can walk for miles not see an angler
And where I fish it's rock hard be lucky to catch so can't see how we disturb breeding I would support it if everyone was not allowed to use it
Agree it's about time they joined with the lakes and got rid of this close season considering they have kayaks swimmers dogs boats etc using the river I was told it was an old law brought in 1850 to protect salmon stocks don't know if true another one is that the lords wanted to fish for salmon privately my argument is there's nowhere near as many people fishing the river you can walk for miles not see an angler
And where I fish it's rock hard be lucky to catch so can't see how we disturb breeding I would support it if everyone was not allowed to use it
In reply to Post #44
Trust me staring out into the ocean alone with one rod is daunting, different species or not.
If only it were that easy I'd have saved a hell of lot of driving and casting
Trust me staring out into the ocean alone with one rod is daunting, different species or not.
If only it were that easy I'd have saved a hell of lot of driving and casting
In reply to Post #33
Mozzi ,I find what you're saying ,is similar to my area ..
There are lots and lots of empty properties around here all second homes,some literally used for a couple of weeks a year.
I won't detail what I think about the situation or those out of area people who bought them up..its immoral..,totally wrong..
Over the years I have literally given away my kit to kids around here,it's heartening to say some still go fishing,so it pays to help youngsters out..
Mozzi ,I find what you're saying ,is similar to my area ..
There are lots and lots of empty properties around here all second homes,some literally used for a couple of weeks a year.
I won't detail what I think about the situation or those out of area people who bought them up..its immoral..,totally wrong..
Over the years I have literally given away my kit to kids around here,it's heartening to say some still go fishing,so it pays to help youngsters out..
In reply to Post #48
canoeists dont catch fish full of spawn though do they
canoeists dont catch fish full of spawn though do they
In reply to Post #51
No but lake and canal fishermen do
No but lake and canal fishermen do
The biggest barrier to anyone coming into fishing is the price of Day Tickets ..... Grade/price of tackle is a choice ... There is more budget friendly options of tackle around than ever before
In reply to Post #53
And then no doubt a long wait to get on a decent water
And then no doubt a long wait to get on a decent water
To think there are kids nowadays that enter into fishing with a three rod setup fishing for carp is utterly ridiculous.
In reply to Post #37
Disagree, see plenty of carpers on big low stock waters rock up and set up anywhere that's convenient, cast out and bait up hoping the fish will find them while they relax with a beer. The mobile angler on same venue that puts the work in to find the fish and whare they are feeding that baits a few of these spots and moves with the fish will out fish the three rod stationary carper over the course of time. Many three rod carpers are like trappers but few bother to put the traps in the right place at the right time and catch more by luck. The single rod mobile angler is more like a hunter seaking out his prey and optimising his chances for the time spent actually fishing. Different scenario on the bit commercial waters that draw lots for a swim and your stuck there for the duration which would drive me nuts and why I won't fish these places.
Disagree, see plenty of carpers on big low stock waters rock up and set up anywhere that's convenient, cast out and bait up hoping the fish will find them while they relax with a beer. The mobile angler on same venue that puts the work in to find the fish and whare they are feeding that baits a few of these spots and moves with the fish will out fish the three rod stationary carper over the course of time. Many three rod carpers are like trappers but few bother to put the traps in the right place at the right time and catch more by luck. The single rod mobile angler is more like a hunter seaking out his prey and optimising his chances for the time spent actually fishing. Different scenario on the bit commercial waters that draw lots for a swim and your stuck there for the duration which would drive me nuts and why I won't fish these places.
In reply to Post #56
Agree with that 👍🏻
Agree with that 👍🏻
In reply to Post #56
All depends really on many different factors. A place I was last fishing, the most successful angler on the place fished 2 nights a week against a horde of others that were on furlough - not me in both cases. He fished one spot all season. There were a lot of blokes mega active, plotting up for an hour in one swim, only to move to 6 other swims throughout the day. Those later blokes, the most successful of the bunch had three vs most successful blokes 15 of a place that was 100 acres with 100 fish tops.
Seen the same at the place I'm on now. And as an example of a counter narrative to what you're saying, look at that Oz bloke who fished Ferry Lagoon who was mega active and caught the sum total of zero, other blokes fishing caught from what I gather which he wasn't privy to that info at the time.
What I'm saying is in all cases, it's not a one size fits all.
And just to add: I wouldn't dare say you can't catch a bunch of fish from a low stocked water, or any water come to that, sometimes more rods increases your chances, sometimes not so much.
All depends really on many different factors. A place I was last fishing, the most successful angler on the place fished 2 nights a week against a horde of others that were on furlough - not me in both cases. He fished one spot all season. There were a lot of blokes mega active, plotting up for an hour in one swim, only to move to 6 other swims throughout the day. Those later blokes, the most successful of the bunch had three vs most successful blokes 15 of a place that was 100 acres with 100 fish tops.
Seen the same at the place I'm on now. And as an example of a counter narrative to what you're saying, look at that Oz bloke who fished Ferry Lagoon who was mega active and caught the sum total of zero, other blokes fishing caught from what I gather which he wasn't privy to that info at the time.
What I'm saying is in all cases, it's not a one size fits all.
And just to add: I wouldn't dare say you can't catch a bunch of fish from a low stocked water, or any water come to that, sometimes more rods increases your chances, sometimes not so much.
In reply to Post #58
I'd love to live near you, all your stories seem to involve a different 100 acre +, low stocked water. What a choice you must have.
I'd love to live near you, all your stories seem to involve a different 100 acre +, low stocked water. What a choice you must have.
It all depends on what you want and enjoy and how you judge success. There is still plenty of good quality coarse fishing all over the country controlled by local or bigger regional clubs and associations. They all have waters that contain carp. Many allow night and session fishing on selected venues though toilets, freshwater and other facilties may not be provided. You can certainly fish dawn to dusk as many days as you like.
Some of the big clubs may be £200 ish down to £30ish and this will be for access to multiple waters, lakes, ponds, canals, rivers and streams. Many of which contain carp to over 20 pounds. In other words, coarse fishing the way it has always been. This provided me with all my angling needs and many big Specimen fish for over 50 years and still does. One rod, one reel, minimum gear and cheap baits. Really enjoyable low cost angling.
It is only in the last 5 or 6 years since retirement I have been regularly session fishing carp waters. Oh boy! 5 grands worth of rods and reels on 500 quids worth of pods/sticks carrying 500 quids worth of alarms with permission to fish a single lake for 2 grand and 200 quid or more on bait. Not me I hasten to add though it is costing me money.
If you need lots of big fish called daft names in easy to fish waters with all mod cons and need your gear fix it's going to cost you an arm and a leg to fish your tennis court sized share of the lake. Your choice, don't moan.
Some of the big clubs may be £200 ish down to £30ish and this will be for access to multiple waters, lakes, ponds, canals, rivers and streams. Many of which contain carp to over 20 pounds. In other words, coarse fishing the way it has always been. This provided me with all my angling needs and many big Specimen fish for over 50 years and still does. One rod, one reel, minimum gear and cheap baits. Really enjoyable low cost angling.
It is only in the last 5 or 6 years since retirement I have been regularly session fishing carp waters. Oh boy! 5 grands worth of rods and reels on 500 quids worth of pods/sticks carrying 500 quids worth of alarms with permission to fish a single lake for 2 grand and 200 quid or more on bait. Not me I hasten to add though it is costing me money.
If you need lots of big fish called daft names in easy to fish waters with all mod cons and need your gear fix it's going to cost you an arm and a leg to fish your tennis court sized share of the lake. Your choice, don't moan.