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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…