It's a real shame that threads end up decending into personal attacks which eventually get deleted.
I'm out. Enjoy.
I'm out. Enjoy.
In reply to Post #93
Same cycle every time. One poster wades in trying to look in the know and old school. Gets called out for misinformation and b*llsh*tting. Cries about the thread going off track (after leading it there). Exits thread in a flounce, and the thread carries on just fine without them.
Back on track.. I've always found the best cure for carp burn out is to dabble in another species or two. Particularly effective in winter, and easy to justify a new rod or reel for Christmas.
Same cycle every time. One poster wades in trying to look in the know and old school. Gets called out for misinformation and b*llsh*tting. Cries about the thread going off track (after leading it there). Exits thread in a flounce, and the thread carries on just fine without them.Back on track.. I've always found the best cure for carp burn out is to dabble in another species or two. Particularly effective in winter, and easy to justify a new rod or reel for Christmas.
Losing the buzz? Sounds depressing. If you're not happy, stop fishing crappy rat race venues, full of idiots and crap carp! Every single fish below, and 100's more like them were caught from free areas, open to absolutely anyone. It's out there... You just need to get up off your ass and go find it. If you want to fish in the rat race... Don't be shocked when ‘you lose the buzz'.
When I get home from holiday next week, I'm going on a mission to show you all the greatest carp swimming in the UK. Can't say no more, or I'll get sheeped up again. It's all out there if you can be bothered to look hard enough... And you'd never ‘lose the buzz'.
When I get home from holiday next week, I'm going on a mission to show you all the greatest carp swimming in the UK. Can't say no more, or I'll get sheeped up again. It's all out there if you can be bothered to look hard enough... And you'd never ‘lose the buzz'.
In reply to Post #95
Honestly mate keep it to yourself 👍🏻 In the nicest possible way
It's a shame that fishing has grown so much , it always comes down to money
Everyone jumps down the throat of the guy who suggests making a profit isn't everything
Before long we will be paying by the amount of fish currently in the swim via some computer
Overstocked waters create a good income
But I hate to see fish battered week in week out
Honestly mate keep it to yourself 👍🏻 In the nicest possible way
It's a shame that fishing has grown so much , it always comes down to money
Everyone jumps down the throat of the guy who suggests making a profit isn't everything
Before long we will be paying by the amount of fish currently in the swim via some computer
Overstocked waters create a good income
But I hate to see fish battered week in week out
In reply to Post #96
It's such a personal hobby that the key to enjoying it is finding what makes you tick, not anyone else... I blew myself out a number of years back, had a couple of seasons or so where I didn't fish at all, went off the rails and thoroughly enjoyed it... But it's always there, in the background, waiting to bite... Biggest thing is not to sell your kit... 😉
It's such a personal hobby that the key to enjoying it is finding what makes you tick, not anyone else... I blew myself out a number of years back, had a couple of seasons or so where I didn't fish at all, went off the rails and thoroughly enjoyed it... But it's always there, in the background, waiting to bite... Biggest thing is not to sell your kit... 😉
Only felt like i cant be bothered a few times but a few days later i start feeling that urge again and off i go again... yeh family and work stuff makes it tough when you need to earn or your responsibilitys have to come first but that itch always had to be scratched so one night a week always scratched that itch. Now... semi retired...morgage paid and kids in their 20s its been time for me to play and its a hell of a lot easier to fish 3 days a week now... no more setting up in the dark...packing up in the dark to go to work...last 6 years have been bloody easy compared to those hard getting married..kids and work days...love it.
If your destined to fish all your life with the odd lull then its in you...if you give up this hobby then it probably wasnt for you in the begining...bit like golf many buy all the gear then give up...those who dont love golf for life.
There are quiet places out there... lower stock is often the key or god forbid it smaller carp or other species. There is without doubt something out there for everyone...my advice for what its worth is dont sit at home and sulk but instead go out and find it because that is part of the fun and satisfaction is gauranteed!
If your destined to fish all your life with the odd lull then its in you...if you give up this hobby then it probably wasnt for you in the begining...bit like golf many buy all the gear then give up...those who dont love golf for life.
There are quiet places out there... lower stock is often the key or god forbid it smaller carp or other species. There is without doubt something out there for everyone...my advice for what its worth is dont sit at home and sulk but instead go out and find it because that is part of the fun and satisfaction is gauranteed!
In reply to Post #98
For the last six years my Mrs has been meeting and chatting with my members.
She says she can tell that some are anglers, and some are people who go fishing.
She's absolutely right. Some of us almost don't have any choice but to go fishing,
regardless of weather, commitments etc. we find a way to angle.
She reckons that if I were snapped in half it would say 'angler' through me like a stick
of seaside rock. Hopefully it will always be so.
For the last six years my Mrs has been meeting and chatting with my members.
She says she can tell that some are anglers, and some are people who go fishing.
She's absolutely right. Some of us almost don't have any choice but to go fishing,
regardless of weather, commitments etc. we find a way to angle.
She reckons that if I were snapped in half it would say 'angler' through me like a stick
of seaside rock. Hopefully it will always be so.
In reply to Post #99
Im sure you are....and always will be.
Im sure you are....and always will be.
In reply to Post #1
I lost interest in uk Carp fishing from 2011 to 2017.........kids growing up, work commitments etc but it came back in 2017 and have loved it since........
I lost interest in uk Carp fishing from 2011 to 2017.........kids growing up, work commitments etc but it came back in 2017 and have loved it since........
I lost the buzz when I split up with my ex.
Gradually the wont to fish came back and now I fish most weeks.
I do sometimes find 'carp fishing' boring, mostly because I spent some time fishing overstocked puddles. I'd much rather fish a big reservoir or unknown harder water than a commercial, and I do fish more now for other species, Chub, pike in the winter, or even back to tench and roach.
Gradually the wont to fish came back and now I fish most weeks.
I do sometimes find 'carp fishing' boring, mostly because I spent some time fishing overstocked puddles. I'd much rather fish a big reservoir or unknown harder water than a commercial, and I do fish more now for other species, Chub, pike in the winter, or even back to tench and roach.
I stopped carp fishing about 15 years ago when the youngest was born but kept my gear in the hope of going again at some point (wife and I both work full time and with me doing shifts, we shared the childcare as no family living nearby to help out). I then had all my gear nicked (almost £10k worth) from my garage whilst on a night shift about 10 years ago. The wife wanted to spend the insurance money on finishing off the house so I just got some general course gear for float fishing mainly. I never really found time to go, with the kids and work taking up so much time so just accepted that fishing wasn't going to happen.
Caught covid back in early December 2020 and was rushed into hospital with two blood clots on my lungs and covid pneumonia on Christmas morning with my kids looking on it utter disbelief that there dad was going to die. After months off work with poor lungs and constantly out of breath, I'm now back on the mend. Been taking the kids float fishing and they absolutely love it.
I'm now in the process of selling a load of stuff from another hobby I do to get some new carp gear. The kids love the idea of nightfishing and can't wait to start a new adventure with me. We've even had the photos out, looking at what I was catching before they came along.
So my advice would be, don't panic, keep your gear, you'll get that buzz to go again. I've noticed how commercial carp fishing has become, which is quite sad to see. At the end of the day, fishing gives us all something different, but it should always be about what it gives each of us individually. To me it's about getting back out there and being amongst nature, trying to outsmart whatever quarry I'm after on a particular venue, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and now I've got the privilege of sharing it with the three most important mates in my life, my 16 year old son, my 14 year old daughter and my 8 year old boy. I simply can't wait.
Caught covid back in early December 2020 and was rushed into hospital with two blood clots on my lungs and covid pneumonia on Christmas morning with my kids looking on it utter disbelief that there dad was going to die. After months off work with poor lungs and constantly out of breath, I'm now back on the mend. Been taking the kids float fishing and they absolutely love it.
I'm now in the process of selling a load of stuff from another hobby I do to get some new carp gear. The kids love the idea of nightfishing and can't wait to start a new adventure with me. We've even had the photos out, looking at what I was catching before they came along.
So my advice would be, don't panic, keep your gear, you'll get that buzz to go again. I've noticed how commercial carp fishing has become, which is quite sad to see. At the end of the day, fishing gives us all something different, but it should always be about what it gives each of us individually. To me it's about getting back out there and being amongst nature, trying to outsmart whatever quarry I'm after on a particular venue, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and now I've got the privilege of sharing it with the three most important mates in my life, my 16 year old son, my 14 year old daughter and my 8 year old boy. I simply can't wait.
In reply to Post #103
WOW.
Glad you are on the mend now.
WOW.
Glad you are on the mend now.
In reply to Post #103
Hope you make a full recovery and make some amazing memories .I love taking my daughter and step son,I enjoy that more than the carp scene how it is at the moment
Hope you make a full recovery and make some amazing memories
.I love taking my daughter and step son,I enjoy that more than the carp scene how it is at the moment
In reply to Post #105
Thanks for thekind words. So glad my kids love the fishing. If it hadn't been for them, I'd have never realised how much I've really missed it. Can't wait to get back out carp fishing aswell. I'm lucky that a place I used to fish is still very quiet as its one of these SSSI venues so the lack of clear swims and it being overgrown puts alot of the newer type of anglers off. I've shown the kids it when I've walked the dog and luckily they love how natural and peaceful it is.
Coming so close to popping my clogs has been the best thing ever to be honest. My bond with the kids is fabulous and because the kids are so into yhe fishing, the wife has basically given me free reign to go get new gear aslong as I fund it from selling my slot cars. Win win as far as I'm concerned. 😂👍
Thanks for thekind words. So glad my kids love the fishing. If it hadn't been for them, I'd have never realised how much I've really missed it. Can't wait to get back out carp fishing aswell. I'm lucky that a place I used to fish is still very quiet as its one of these SSSI venues so the lack of clear swims and it being overgrown puts alot of the newer type of anglers off. I've shown the kids it when I've walked the dog and luckily they love how natural and peaceful it is.
Coming so close to popping my clogs has been the best thing ever to be honest. My bond with the kids is fabulous and because the kids are so into yhe fishing, the wife has basically given me free reign to go get new gear aslong as I fund it from selling my slot cars. Win win as far as I'm concerned. 😂👍
In reply to Post #106
I have found the same with my illness and kids,I guess we just take things for granted(especially eachother).The look on their faces when they catch fish of any size makes me so happy,my daughter loves tench.The first one she caught she was so happy and her saying I love these dad they have got teddy bear eyes will always stay with me.My stepson caught and amazing little mirror carp,it was white with golden scales and that is his favourite fish he's caught and its not his biggest either
I have found the same with my illness and kids,I guess we just take things for granted(especially eachother).The look on their faces when they catch fish of any size makes me so happy,my daughter loves tench.The first one she caught she was so happy and her saying I love these dad they have got teddy bear eyes will always stay with me.My stepson caught and amazing little mirror carp,it was white with golden scales and that is his favourite fish he's caught and its not his biggest either