In reply to Post #1
The last loss of 'the buzz', I got diagnosed with Cancer a few years ago, going fishing and having the time to myself I found it was all I thought about which destroyed the reason of getting away and not thinking about things/relaxing.....
I dropped my 2 syndi places not long after, simply no point, at the time I couldn't see a way forward fishing wise.
I kind of came to terms with it 3 years ago, went on days a fair few times in 19, last year only a few times and this year after 2 great sessions once it had warmed up my physical health dealt me a blow in the knee dept writing off going from June until now, I still can't kneel down properly and feel it if I do, so carp fishing is a 'no' at the mo . On the plus side I like all aspects of fishing so it won't stop me enjoying the hobby once I can get out.
I'm looking forward to the warmer weather next year, I've been told not to do things like getting cold since diagnosis....just as I'd bought new winter suits...typical, I might still sneak out though. My C is the very definition of 'chronic', but it's getting near to that time when treatment will be required so having something to look forward to can't be bad....not sure about my French trip next year though.
In the mean time there's nothing like buying fishing items (on-line) I don't probably need to keep the mind wondering in the right direction
The last loss of 'the buzz', I got diagnosed with Cancer a few years ago, going fishing and having the time to myself I found it was all I thought about which destroyed the reason of getting away and not thinking about things/relaxing.....
I dropped my 2 syndi places not long after, simply no point, at the time I couldn't see a way forward fishing wise.
I kind of came to terms with it 3 years ago, went on days a fair few times in 19, last year only a few times and this year after 2 great sessions once it had warmed up my physical health dealt me a blow in the knee dept writing off going from June until now, I still can't kneel down properly and feel it if I do, so carp fishing is a 'no' at the mo . On the plus side I like all aspects of fishing so it won't stop me enjoying the hobby once I can get out.
I'm looking forward to the warmer weather next year, I've been told not to do things like getting cold since diagnosis....just as I'd bought new winter suits...typical, I might still sneak out though. My C is the very definition of 'chronic', but it's getting near to that time when treatment will be required so having something to look forward to can't be bad....not sure about my French trip next year though.
In the mean time there's nothing like buying fishing items (on-line) I don't probably need to keep the mind wondering in the right direction
In reply to Post #107
Lol. My daughter had a perch over a pound when we last went. She loved it. I had to wait until I was 51 to catch a perch over a pound (thankfully it went 2lb 9oz on the same outing so my shame didn't last long). Even when we don't catch much my eldest wasn't upset. His reply when I apologised and explained that it's not always full of action was 'I don't mind dad, it's just nice being here, the scenery is beautiful, I could sit here all day and not get bored'. That response will sit with me forever. Just goes to show its not just about catching fish. They've all had decent sized fish too on the float but they haven't quite broken into double figures yet.
Lol. My daughter had a perch over a pound when we last went. She loved it. I had to wait until I was 51 to catch a perch over a pound (thankfully it went 2lb 9oz on the same outing so my shame didn't last long). Even when we don't catch much my eldest wasn't upset. His reply when I apologised and explained that it's not always full of action was 'I don't mind dad, it's just nice being here, the scenery is beautiful, I could sit here all day and not get bored'. That response will sit with me forever. Just goes to show its not just about catching fish. They've all had decent sized fish too on the float but they haven't quite broken into double figures yet.
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In reply to Post #108
****. So sorry to hear this mate. Glad to see you're still fighting it though. If I were you, I'd still do the French trip. I'm sure if you're going with mates, they'll all help you out if you're struggling. Try to fill as much in as possible of what time you have left is what I say.
I've already told the wife and kids I want another trip to France in a year or so. I like the look of the place that the two young lads Carl and Alex on YouTube went where there's a small cottage on site that the wife can stay whilst I'm sleeping on the bank with the kids. 😁👍
****. So sorry to hear this mate. Glad to see you're still fighting it though. If I were you, I'd still do the French trip. I'm sure if you're going with mates, they'll all help you out if you're struggling. Try to fill as much in as possible of what time you have left is what I say.
I've already told the wife and kids I want another trip to France in a year or so. I like the look of the place that the two young lads Carl and Alex on YouTube went where there's a small cottage on site that the wife can stay whilst I'm sleeping on the bank with the kids. 😁👍
In reply to Post #111
Sounds like your wife has the right idea
a win win for you all
Thanks for your thoughts mate. I think it might be a 'timing' issue re the trip, I'm on 12 week reviews but my consultant reduced them to 8 for the last one as I had a 'blip' with cell counts (believe it or not probably attributable to Ibuprfen because of my ruddy knee).
French trips, no just me and the wife this time probably, I think the father in law will either not be around, or be too poorly to come. Long gone are the wifes tolerance of 'drive and survive', now it's a case of it either has a hot tub or YOUR not going
Sounds like your wife has the right idea
a win win for you all Thanks for your thoughts mate. I think it might be a 'timing' issue re the trip, I'm on 12 week reviews but my consultant reduced them to 8 for the last one as I had a 'blip' with cell counts (believe it or not probably attributable to Ibuprfen because of my ruddy knee).
French trips, no just me and the wife this time probably, I think the father in law will either not be around, or be too poorly to come. Long gone are the wifes tolerance of 'drive and survive', now it's a case of it either has a hot tub or YOUR not going
In reply to Post #101
I last went in March of this year. Lovely day, overcast, perfect day for fishing. But after four hours I thought "what am I doing here" and packed up, came home, and haven't even looked at my gear since.
I was due to go to France for a week in May next year, but have had to cancel due to my work situation. Previous years I'd be spitting feathers, but I'm not even bothered this time.
I've not missed it at all.
I'll never sell my gear, but fishing is the furthest thing from my mind at the moment.
Can't put my finger on why though, that's the strange thing.
I last went in March of this year. Lovely day, overcast, perfect day for fishing. But after four hours I thought "what am I doing here" and packed up, came home, and haven't even looked at my gear since.
I was due to go to France for a week in May next year, but have had to cancel due to my work situation. Previous years I'd be spitting feathers, but I'm not even bothered this time.
I've not missed it at all.
I'll never sell my gear, but fishing is the furthest thing from my mind at the moment.
Can't put my finger on why though, that's the strange thing.
In reply to Post #113
Can't put my finger on why though, that's the strange thing.
Is that just Carp Fishing related or all aspects of the sport?
I ask because for the past few months it seems to be all the ones who just go Carp Fishing that's throwing in the towel, quoting various reasons.
The ones like me who do many forms of "Specialist" fishing are just as eager as ever to get on the banks
Can't put my finger on why though, that's the strange thing.
Is that just Carp Fishing related or all aspects of the sport?
I ask because for the past few months it seems to be all the ones who just go Carp Fishing that's throwing in the towel, quoting various reasons.
The ones like me who do many forms of "Specialist" fishing are just as eager as ever to get on the banks
Carp fishing has become a circus and these lockdowns have not helped.I love all types of fishing but as said taking my kids is my favourite at the moment.Float fishing with them on a small pool with not a carp angler in sight is awesome and we enjoy fishing off the rocks when on holiday too.Im in a really well run club and luckily idiots are not tolerated at all,so I'm lucky when I do decide to go for carp
In reply to Post #114
I only go Carp fishing nowadays, so yes, it's just that.
I only go Carp fishing nowadays, so yes, it's just that.
In reply to Post #114
Couldn't agree with you more.
I'm an all rounder who got seriously interested in carp 15 years ago - because I had an up and coming, big, low stock water 2 miles from my front door.
I gradually learnt how to catch them and then had 2 years fantastic fishing with fish to a lake record 43 lb. Unfortunately the last year was marred by other anglers actions - so I totally quit U.K. fishing for over a decade. l didn't need the aggravation.
Just over 2 years ago I got the urge back -mostly through a mate who is a top barbel angler. He had taken a few years out too. Since then, I've had a great time catching very big barbel, perch and roach. I'm already revved up to catch a big tench next year. Happy days.
I've hardly carp fished during the past 2 years and I don't miss it. I've still got 2 syndicate tickets with very big fish to catch IF I can rekindle my interest. Time will tell.
Couldn't agree with you more.
I'm an all rounder who got seriously interested in carp 15 years ago - because I had an up and coming, big, low stock water 2 miles from my front door.
I gradually learnt how to catch them and then had 2 years fantastic fishing with fish to a lake record 43 lb. Unfortunately the last year was marred by other anglers actions - so I totally quit U.K. fishing for over a decade. l didn't need the aggravation.
Just over 2 years ago I got the urge back -mostly through a mate who is a top barbel angler. He had taken a few years out too. Since then, I've had a great time catching very big barbel, perch and roach. I'm already revved up to catch a big tench next year. Happy days.
I've hardly carp fished during the past 2 years and I don't miss it. I've still got 2 syndicate tickets with very big fish to catch IF I can rekindle my interest. Time will tell.
In reply to Post #1
It will pass, when I came back to carp fishing I changed the way I fished and made each day an adventure, it's kept me keen and the mind active, also remembering how it all started and the sheer joy of just being there helps, many take it all far to seriously.
Been a ruff few years for many and easy to get dragged down by everything, hopefully it'll work out for you in the new year, all the best with it.
It will pass, when I came back to carp fishing I changed the way I fished and made each day an adventure, it's kept me keen and the mind active, also remembering how it all started and the sheer joy of just being there helps, many take it all far to seriously.
Been a ruff few years for many and easy to get dragged down by everything, hopefully it'll work out for you in the new year, all the best with it.