In reply to Post #60
Spot on,I can't believe people are defending his actions
Spot on,I can't believe people are defending his actions
In reply to Post #60
Mate I know that you didn't mean anything by your comment, I was making an example of how easy it is to take things out of context online.
To be honest I've not got the time or interest to look at anything else to do with it, but that video didn't look like conclusive proof of anything worth being threatened for. He wouldn't be offering to sort it out face to face without provocation, maybe not on here (though being called a bell end etc), but 100% he'll be getting grief on instagram and FB. Even more so now people are circulating his details
Mate I know that you didn't mean anything by your comment, I was making an example of how easy it is to take things out of context online.
To be honest I've not got the time or interest to look at anything else to do with it, but that video didn't look like conclusive proof of anything worth being threatened for. He wouldn't be offering to sort it out face to face without provocation, maybe not on here (though being called a bell end etc), but 100% he'll be getting grief on instagram and FB. Even more so now people are circulating his details
In reply to Post #61
My sentiments exactly ... he´s a knobhead, end of
No excuses whatsoever
If you´re alone, after landing that "big carp", you either sack it or place it in a recovery sling, safely IN THE WATER, then either contact the Bailiff or another angler within the close vicinity, to help weigh & photo the fish. NO FISH should be left unattended ... END OF. Leave the fish in the water FIRST, then get all your camera gear, mat, setup. There´s absolutely no excuse to justify his actions. You don´t leave a carp hanging in a tree, to then run and get your phone(if that was the case, or run to get help)
Leave the carp in the water to recuperate, whilst you compose yourself, and have a quick cuppa, to ease the adrenaline rush, if one chooses to do so. Weighing from a sturdy tree branch isn´t the issue, if done RIGHT, taking all the necessary safety measures.
As a responsible angler, he should man up, admit the error of his ways, and realize that he has done wrong, and vow not to make that mistake again.
My sentiments exactly ... he´s a knobhead, end of
No excuses whatsoever If you´re alone, after landing that "big carp", you either sack it or place it in a recovery sling, safely IN THE WATER, then either contact the Bailiff or another angler within the close vicinity, to help weigh & photo the fish. NO FISH should be left unattended ... END OF. Leave the fish in the water FIRST, then get all your camera gear, mat, setup. There´s absolutely no excuse to justify his actions. You don´t leave a carp hanging in a tree, to then run and get your phone(if that was the case, or run to get help)
Leave the carp in the water to recuperate, whilst you compose yourself, and have a quick cuppa, to ease the adrenaline rush, if one chooses to do so. Weighing from a sturdy tree branch isn´t the issue, if done RIGHT, taking all the necessary safety measures.
As a responsible angler, he should man up, admit the error of his ways, and realize that he has done wrong, and vow not to make that mistake again.
In reply to Post #63
Why do you think you shouldnt deal with a big carp, photo weigh etc, on your own?
Why do you think you shouldnt deal with a big carp, photo weigh etc, on your own?
In reply to Post #64
Fish safety. Always best to have another pair of hands if possible isn't it? Not that you shouldn't do it on your own but ideally you'd have someone to help you out. Whether that's to weigh it, do the pics, get the water bucket, make you a brew or whatever. Most anglers like to share that moment with someone don't they?
Fish safety. Always best to have another pair of hands if possible isn't it? Not that you shouldn't do it on your own but ideally you'd have someone to help you out. Whether that's to weigh it, do the pics, get the water bucket, make you a brew or whatever. Most anglers like to share that moment with someone don't they?
In reply to Post #65
I go fishing for the peace and to enjoy my own company, and get away from people. Ive given up on asking others to help, as it is very rarely actually any help.
I make sure everything is ready before the fish comes out of the water, Water bucket, scales, camera etc. Set the intervalometer off on the camera and lift the fish. No need for anyone else, and hardly makes it any less safe does it.
I go fishing for the peace and to enjoy my own company, and get away from people. Ive given up on asking others to help, as it is very rarely actually any help.
I make sure everything is ready before the fish comes out of the water, Water bucket, scales, camera etc. Set the intervalometer off on the camera and lift the fish. No need for anyone else, and hardly makes it any less safe does it.
In reply to Post #65
A lot of us fish alone. You just get used to it.
If its a decent fish I can do a self.take easy enough.
I have a bankstick setup ready for the camera.
Scales are next to the cradle. Safety sling always across the cradle.
A lot of us fish alone. You just get used to it.
If its a decent fish I can do a self.take easy enough.
I have a bankstick setup ready for the camera.
Scales are next to the cradle. Safety sling always across the cradle.
In reply to Post #66
Nice one, similar to me
Nice one, similar to me
In reply to Post #67
I do most of my fishing alone and never have issues with keeping fish safe and doing pics. Although self takes are never going to be better than photos taken by someone that knows how to use a camera. I know who id call if I caught certain fish to share the moment with.
My point is that if you catch a 50 on a day ticket venue there are plenty of people about to give you a hand if you're not entirely comfortable doing it yourself for whatever reason. Plenty of anglers reel in to go see the big fish when they've come out on waters don't they. So there is always a few hands on deck, “goalkeeping” as it's been called.
As safe as it is if you do things properly and you're prepared when on your own, it would clearly be even safer with someone else helping you out. Don't think anyone here is saying you should never fish alone or it's unsafe to do so, just that more hands on deck make it safer and easier. Not sure why people are getting offended/defensive about fishing alone.
I do most of my fishing alone and never have issues with keeping fish safe and doing pics. Although self takes are never going to be better than photos taken by someone that knows how to use a camera. I know who id call if I caught certain fish to share the moment with.
My point is that if you catch a 50 on a day ticket venue there are plenty of people about to give you a hand if you're not entirely comfortable doing it yourself for whatever reason. Plenty of anglers reel in to go see the big fish when they've come out on waters don't they. So there is always a few hands on deck, “goalkeeping” as it's been called.
As safe as it is if you do things properly and you're prepared when on your own, it would clearly be even safer with someone else helping you out. Don't think anyone here is saying you should never fish alone or it's unsafe to do so, just that more hands on deck make it safer and easier. Not sure why people are getting offended/defensive about fishing alone.
In reply to Post #69
My point is that if you catch a 50 on a day ticket venue there are plenty of people about to give you a hand
Or alternatively, use a tree
My point is that if you catch a 50 on a day ticket venue there are plenty of people about to give you a hand
Or alternatively, use a tree
In reply to Post #69
There's only 3 posts after yours Greekski
And mine is one of them. I dont see anyone being defensive
It's a discussion of different views
There's only 3 posts after yours Greekski
And mine is one of them. I dont see anyone being defensive
It's a discussion of different views
In reply to Post #69
If I caught a 50 on a day ticket there wouldn't be an angler on the whole lake that didn't know about it!
If I caught a 50 on a day ticket there wouldn't be an angler on the whole lake that didn't know about it!
Alot of venues now ask anglers to call bailiffs if they catch fish over a certain size
In reply to Post #73
thats cause far too many in carp angling havent got a clue how to handle fish
thats cause far too many in carp angling havent got a clue how to handle fish
In reply to Post #74
proven in this instance that it's a good rule to have!
proven in this instance that it's a good rule to have!