Tag: British Carp

  • Search for Solitude.

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…