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Time to Cut Sticks
Written by Richard Bendall I struggled into the back seat of the taxi with help. The same carers hands that had washed me were as sure and able, as the taxi driver’s hands were unsure and clumsy. Everything hurts these days; skilled hands only lessen the discomfort. Looking back at the sheltered accommodation as we…
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New Beginnings
There’s nothing like the feeling of making your way down to the lake for your first session on a new water. The anticipation had been building for months now. The night before my first trip it was hard to sleep. The images of this beautiful venue and its equally beautiful stock filling my mind. As…
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Search for Solitude.
After moving from the Midlands to the South. I found myself grappling with the hustle and bustle of fishing in this new world. The incessant hassle of day tickets, the questionable etiquette, the continuous recasting, the voyaging bait boats, the drunken voices, and the dubious smells drifting between swims—it just wasn’t me. I longed for…
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Brits Abroad – Lac Du Menhir
The French Carp Fishing Adventure: Boars, Bites, Bare Bums, and the Albanian Café It had been a long time coming—the decision was made, the lake was booked, and the mates were selected for the journey. A French carp fishing trip was finally happening. Then, as we all know, Lockdown stepped in and postponed everything by…
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Killing for Carp : An Environmental Disaster.
The British Carp Culture Debate: The Motion: Modern Carp Fishing – An Environmental Disaster? Proposer – Richard Bendall. In what is hoped to be the first in a series of British Carp Culture debates Richard proposes the motion. This does not mean he necessarily supports the ideas he is putting forward. Plastic & its’ uses…
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On the Marsh : River Carp
The fishing journey is, by its very nature, ever evolving. Many of us start small, cutting our teeth on local club lakes and rivers, before graduating to the more polished world of syndicates. Yet, for some of us, there comes a point when we long for something raw—something wilder. And so, I found myself staring…
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Castle Water Relics.
It was back on an afternoon in late August of 2024 that my girlfriend suggested I get myself down to the syndicate for a quick overnighter! Having known it to be a productive time of year on the lake I felt it only right to take her up on the offer. I quickly packed my…
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A Decade in the Making: My Most Memorable Capture.
Some captures mean more than just a number on the scales. They’re the culmination of years of history, obsession, and an undeniable pull that keeps you coming back, cast after cast. For me, this particular capture had roots stretching back over a decade, to when I was just a kid, fishing this little lake for…
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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.…
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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…