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  • The secret Society of Carp Anglers.

    Guarding treasures is a game that has been played by children and men alike. The Carp Angler is no different. Our treasure is solitude and large carp that hold beauty only time can create. Dark tail fins, with a dull orange body and weathered scales scattered down the flank. Never let anyone know where he…

  • Yateley: The Copse: Pt 1.

    There comes a time in every angler’s life when the waters they fish no longer stir the imagination, and the search for something deeper—something steeped in history—begins. I had reached that point after finishing my stint on a local syndicate. I had another ticket at the time for a lake known for fast growing carp.…

  • Ashmead Lake: Luck and Judgement

    Ashmead Lake: Luck and Judgement

    Ashmead Lake — It represents images of tranquil waters, serene landscapes, and, for many, the kind of quiet sanctuary only the most elusive carp seem to inhabit. Nestled in the heart of Somerset, it’s the kind of place where time slows down. Or at least, that’s the idea. Reality, as I quickly learned, can throw…