In reply to Post #1468
Nail on the head Paul. I said at the time I wished they had claimed the record, for exactly the reasons you stated... That was long before I even knew that it was one of our customers who had caught it too.
But I salute the lake owner and the captor, because clearly neither of them wanted all the hassle that goes with it. I've never physically spoken to either man about this. So to a certain extent I am only guessing... But they clearly for whatever reason did not think that the fish should become the British record. You can't argue with an angler having principles. You can't argue with a lake owner having principles. Some don't.
Who really needs a list anyway? We as carp anglers all know.... That is all that matters. That capture, is the heaviest/biggest carp ever landed in the UK. It was witnessed by many people. It was a very special carp, from a proper lake.
Nail on the head Paul. I said at the time I wished they had claimed the record, for exactly the reasons you stated... That was long before I even knew that it was one of our customers who had caught it too.
But I salute the lake owner and the captor, because clearly neither of them wanted all the hassle that goes with it. I've never physically spoken to either man about this. So to a certain extent I am only guessing... But they clearly for whatever reason did not think that the fish should become the British record. You can't argue with an angler having principles. You can't argue with a lake owner having principles. Some don't.
Who really needs a list anyway? We as carp anglers all know.... That is all that matters. That capture, is the heaviest/biggest carp ever landed in the UK. It was witnessed by many people. It was a very special carp, from a proper lake.
In reply to Post #1460
Quote.... "But one at a price worth backing for a pound or two each way is 'Sa Fureur'. It runs in the Coral Cup tomorrow at 14.50. It's 25-1 with bet365 right now who are paying 7 places for the e/w. 14-1 with most other bookies who are paying 4 or 5 places. That is big value. It's the horses handicap debut, but the shrewd trainer G Elliott would not be bringing a novice for this race, if he did not believe the horse was extremely well handicapped. Best jockey in the race onboard. 25-1 is well worth a pound or two of your money right now. Back it e/w. This horse, will very likely get gambled I'd imagine."
I hoped you backed it Carl. That horse, is now virtually favourite at 17-2 with Betfair sportsbook and shortening by the hour. I have a lot of money on it at 25-1. I am now being offered a 41% return on every bet I have placed on this horse, without any risk, before it even runs. That will only rise as it shortens even further. 41% ROI in 24 hours (if that's your thing) is massive. It takes A LOT of money to move a market at Cheltenham that much. That race will be in the top ten betting turnover races of the year.
The stable clearly fancy this thing massively, and the bookies are worried. Game on. Now the horse just needs to do its part.
I really am going to disappear now as mentioned yesterday. I hope you all catch bundles over the coming weeks
Quote.... "But one at a price worth backing for a pound or two each way is 'Sa Fureur'. It runs in the Coral Cup tomorrow at 14.50. It's 25-1 with bet365 right now who are paying 7 places for the e/w. 14-1 with most other bookies who are paying 4 or 5 places. That is big value. It's the horses handicap debut, but the shrewd trainer G Elliott would not be bringing a novice for this race, if he did not believe the horse was extremely well handicapped. Best jockey in the race onboard. 25-1 is well worth a pound or two of your money right now. Back it e/w. This horse, will very likely get gambled I'd imagine."
I hoped you backed it Carl. That horse, is now virtually favourite at 17-2 with Betfair sportsbook and shortening by the hour. I have a lot of money on it at 25-1. I am now being offered a 41% return on every bet I have placed on this horse, without any risk, before it even runs. That will only rise as it shortens even further. 41% ROI in 24 hours (if that's your thing) is massive. It takes A LOT of money to move a market at Cheltenham that much. That race will be in the top ten betting turnover races of the year.
The stable clearly fancy this thing massively, and the bookies are worried. Game on. Now the horse just needs to do its part.
I really am going to disappear now as mentioned yesterday. I hope you all catch bundles over the coming weeks
In reply to Post #1470
I certainly did but only managed to get 18s , started well yesterday , 2 2nds and 2 1sts in a 4 way accumulator. Got 3 today and that one so fingers crossed. In for a 2K payout if they come off.
I certainly did but only managed to get 18s , started well yesterday , 2 2nds and 2 1sts in a 4 way accumulator. Got 3 today and that one so fingers crossed. In for a 2K payout if they come off.
In reply to Post #1470
2 wins from 2 so far. Need that horse to come in now lol
2 wins from 2 so far. Need that horse to come in now lol
I e had a couple.of.quid in this horse too...not 2k riding on it on it but it will be nice meal out saturday
In reply to Post #1473
I've got it with 3 others. Had 2 winners including an 9-1
I've got it with 3 others. Had 2 winners including an 9-1
In reply to Post #1474
Well that was disappointing lol I'll stick to fishing
Well that was disappointing lol I'll stick to fishing
In reply to Post #1475
And me lol. Not much better at that though
And me lol. Not much better at that though
Going to have to cancel those flights to Barbados 
I apologise, it was likely my fault as any horse I touch turns to glue!
Appreciate the tip though Mark, it was certainly a mover but that's horse racing.
I apologise, it was likely my fault as any horse I touch turns to glue!
Appreciate the tip though Mark, it was certainly a mover but that's horse racing.
In reply to Post #1477
That's it if it come off we're laughing but how it goes. Thanks anyway mark
Had 2 1sts , a placed and that one so wasn't far off
That's it if it come off we're laughing but how it goes. Thanks anyway mark
Had 2 1sts , a placed and that one so wasn't far off
Ground went heavy, not great for punting now and better left alone. Sorry lads, he had no luck yesterday at the false starts, or during the race itself... But he was a proper gamble alright.
A photo of another big UK carp that I have spoken about on here very recently. Although this capture, is not actually one of the ones that I was referring too when I spoke about this fish. This was another S2 addict. Not sure exactly how many times this particular fish was caught on an S2 over the years, but it was loads. I know of at least seven or eight captures (including by a member of this forum). But then the lake went no publicity, so I'd imagine it was a whole lot more than that, which I never got to hear about.
A photo of another big UK carp that I have spoken about on here very recently. Although this capture, is not actually one of the ones that I was referring too when I spoke about this fish. This was another S2 addict. Not sure exactly how many times this particular fish was caught on an S2 over the years, but it was loads. I know of at least seven or eight captures (including by a member of this forum). But then the lake went no publicity, so I'd imagine it was a whole lot more than that, which I never got to hear about.
Two days ago I said I had to disappear, and I really do. The only reason for yesterday's post, and now today's... Is specifically for some former bait buff members of this very forum. I am told, they have been spitting the dummy right out online about both me, and this forum very recently. That thing I wrote recently may have ended in "I am not a scientist"... That had zero to do with any of you. I don't give any of you's a single thought. I was just trying to explain that I may not being explaining myself with the absolute correct terminology, because I am not scientist.
This one is just for you boys. Don't be bitter about others. Strive to do better yourself.
This is Chris. This photo is from a decade ago, 2013. The spring SHB very first started. Chris is a PE teacher in Hampshire. Proper stand up guy. He works hard, five days a week. He'd had a Roach Pit ticket for 4 or 5 years. He'd never been able to catch a carp out of there. He fished with two mates. Both also worked full time, both had their tickets for a couple of years, both had also never caught a RP carp.
Chris caught thirteen in 2013. Nothing at all in four or five years... Then, he got his hands on our hook baits and he caught thirteen in 2013. The one he is holding here, is one of the best looking big carp that the UK has ever produced IMO.
Chris's two mates both caught plenty too, including two of the best fish in the lake.
This one is just for you boys. Don't be bitter about others. Strive to do better yourself.
This is Chris. This photo is from a decade ago, 2013. The spring SHB very first started. Chris is a PE teacher in Hampshire. Proper stand up guy. He works hard, five days a week. He'd had a Roach Pit ticket for 4 or 5 years. He'd never been able to catch a carp out of there. He fished with two mates. Both also worked full time, both had their tickets for a couple of years, both had also never caught a RP carp.
Chris caught thirteen in 2013. Nothing at all in four or five years... Then, he got his hands on our hook baits and he caught thirteen in 2013. The one he is holding here, is one of the best looking big carp that the UK has ever produced IMO.
Chris's two mates both caught plenty too, including two of the best fish in the lake.
In reply to Post #1480
Stunning
Stunning
In reply to Post #1480
I think your baits do plenty of talking mate to upset inferior baits.
I think your baits do plenty of talking mate to upset inferior baits.
In reply to Post #1482
I think that although they may publicly hate me, secretly, they all love me at the same time too Joss. I think, that really, they are just a little bit confused about it all. It's all a little bit to much for them to take in.
They have every single 'reason' in the world why all of these fish were caught on our hook baits apparently. The only 'reason' that they cannot ever seem to find.... Is the 'reason' why they cannot come up with the photos of their own happy customers, with fish like this below. But that would involve looking at themselves. It's far easier, just to blame me for all their woes.
That is what really upsets them... Not me.
I think that although they may publicly hate me, secretly, they all love me at the same time too Joss. I think, that really, they are just a little bit confused about it all. It's all a little bit to much for them to take in.
They have every single 'reason' in the world why all of these fish were caught on our hook baits apparently. The only 'reason' that they cannot ever seem to find.... Is the 'reason' why they cannot come up with the photos of their own happy customers, with fish like this below. But that would involve looking at themselves. It's far easier, just to blame me for all their woes.
That is what really upsets them... Not me.