Obviously I don't fish waters with big carp in them so my targets are very modest but for me enjoyable
My targets this year are
30lb plus mirror from my local canal(crap last 2 years due to covid and weather)
Another 20 out of a lake I've already had one out from as I think there's potential there for bigger fish
Another 20 for 4th year in a row
And me and 2 guys I work with have a competition going on who can catch the biggest carp between 1st January and December 31st we all put money in a pot and winner takes it,I'm in lead at minute with an 18:12 common last month.
So what's everybody's targets this year and good luck to everyone too
My targets this year are
30lb plus mirror from my local canal(crap last 2 years due to covid and weather)
Another 20 out of a lake I've already had one out from as I think there's potential there for bigger fish
Another 20 for 4th year in a row
And me and 2 guys I work with have a competition going on who can catch the biggest carp between 1st January and December 31st we all put money in a pot and winner takes it,I'm in lead at minute with an 18:12 common last month.
So what's everybody's targets this year and good luck to everyone too
In reply to Post #1
Firstly to enjoy the peace and getting away from it all, then a bend in the rod is enough for me. My mates go on about the biggest fish they've caught here and France. Personally I'm happy with doubles up to what ever in the lake.
Firstly to enjoy the peace and getting away from it all, then a bend in the rod is enough for me. My mates go on about the biggest fish they've caught here and France. Personally I'm happy with doubles up to what ever in the lake.
In reply to Post #1
To not buy so much pointless ***** I don't need, alot of advice about on here has lead me to some quality products which I won't be replacing for a long time.
Catch fish is all I care about for targets, if they look nice all the better
To not buy so much pointless ***** I don't need, alot of advice about on here has lead me to some quality products which I won't be replacing for a long time.
Catch fish is all I care about for targets, if they look nice all the better
In reply to Post #1
Still striving for a forty from my acquired home state, North Carolina ( still never seen one..,).
And gagging to get back to the Labyrinth in France this October after too many cancelled trips these last 2 years)....
Still striving for a forty from my acquired home state, North Carolina ( still never seen one..,).
And gagging to get back to the Labyrinth in France this October after too many cancelled trips these last 2 years)....
My only target is to enjoy each fishing trip,and just to be in the countryside, away from all the crap modern society brings with it
(I've just had a huge trout earlier on ,8lb,biggest on the bank I have witnessed so far,on a Ringers bait as well)...
(I've just had a huge trout earlier on ,8lb,biggest on the bank I have witnessed so far,on a Ringers bait as well)...
In reply to Post #5
Having a crack at Liz Hurley now Shane is out of the way
Having a crack at Liz Hurley now Shane is out of the way
My main one is to get more fishing don e- new job without on call duties should make this possible.
I'd also love to get a second 30, had my first last year at 36 and buzzing to try get another one or two.
Lastly my dog has just turned 1 and is still a little bit too pup like for fishing - hoping by the end of the year I can take him for a few day sessions.
I'd also love to get a second 30, had my first last year at 36 and buzzing to try get another one or two.
Lastly my dog has just turned 1 and is still a little bit too pup like for fishing - hoping by the end of the year I can take him for a few day sessions.
In reply to Post #7
I'd like to just catch something, did over 30 nights last year for 4 carp and 1 catfish, on a new lake.
I'd like to just catch something, did over 30 nights last year for 4 carp and 1 catfish, on a new lake.
In reply to Post #1
Not really into targeting a surtan carp as in the past I've found i didn't appreciate the one's along the way. Definitely going to be doing more fishing this year going to make more of an effort to get the rods out is my target for the year ahead
Not really into targeting a surtan carp as in the past I've found i didn't appreciate the one's along the way. Definitely going to be doing more fishing this year going to make more of an effort to get the rods out is my target for the year ahead
In reply to Post #9
To enjoy my fishing catch a few and get our new puppy used to coming fishing. She has been introduced to going in the boat as well.
To enjoy my fishing catch a few and get our new puppy used to coming fishing. She has been introduced to going in the boat as well.
In reply to Post #1
You know what, just to get out more than last year and previous years, being a single dad and with my daughter turning 16 last year, this year and health permitting, I'm targeting most weekends when my misses isn't around (that's every other week) plus 5 no 4 or 5 day sessions between May and September on a beautiful very well maintained willow lined commercial full of really nice cats and carp.
By god I'm counting down the days, big bait order goes in with CCM in a few weeks time and I'm practically ready. Even on target for shedding 3 stone by the end of March so there's a good chance I'll be able to fit in a pair of Korda kecks that are 5 years old
You know what, just to get out more than last year and previous years, being a single dad and with my daughter turning 16 last year, this year and health permitting, I'm targeting most weekends when my misses isn't around (that's every other week) plus 5 no 4 or 5 day sessions between May and September on a beautiful very well maintained willow lined commercial full of really nice cats and carp.
By god I'm counting down the days, big bait order goes in with CCM in a few weeks time and I'm practically ready. Even on target for shedding 3 stone by the end of March so there's a good chance I'll be able to fit in a pair of Korda kecks that are 5 years old
In reply to Post #1
My targets just to get out at some point before September. Life changes so quickly... had a horror accident and had to learn to walk again... taken best part of 4 months and still have a limp..i probably won't make a full recovery to previous levels but god willing i will ok for walking and jogging fingers crossed..alot of water to go under bridge yet might take 1 to 2 years doctor says. tightlines for all those who catch some.. put them back for me .
My targets just to get out at some point before September. Life changes so quickly... had a horror accident and had to learn to walk again... taken best part of 4 months and still have a limp..i probably won't make a full recovery to previous levels but god willing i will ok for walking and jogging fingers crossed..alot of water to go under bridge yet might take 1 to 2 years doctor says. tightlines for all those who catch some.. put them back for me .
In reply to Post #12
Good luck with your recovery 👍
Good luck with your recovery 👍
In reply to Post #1
To thoroughly enjoy myself whilst hopefully catching a few nice fish on my terms.
To thoroughly enjoy myself whilst hopefully catching a few nice fish on my terms.
I'm with daveman and wandle.