“A Night to Remember: Carp Fishing Triumphs and New Personal Bests”


“A Night to Remember: Carp Fishing Triumphs and New Personal Bests”

Introduction: Sometimes, the stars align, and an unexpected opportunity opens the door to an unforgettable fishing adventure. Such was the case when a fortunate call from the wife freed up an entire night for angler Richard. With his gear hastily sorted, he embarked on a journey that would become one for the books. Join Richard as he recounts the triumphs, surprises, and new personal bests that unfolded during an epic night on the water.

Chapter 1: Seizing the Opportunity The fortuitous call from Richard’s wife set the stage for an impromptu night of fishing. With the promise of no need to return home until the following afternoon, the anticipation was high. Arriving at the lake, only two day anglers occupied their swims, leaving Richard to choose his favorite spot with the wind favorably pushing from the south.

Chapter 2: Setting the Stage Armed with insights from his Deeper lake book map, Richard prepared his swim with precision. Clipping up the spomb, he deployed a mixture of SF tiger and hemp particles, along with a medley of pellets and catalyst boilies. The rods were rigged with small bags containing the same concoction, adorned with 15mm catalyst Wafters. Little did Richard know; the stage was set for an extraordinary night.

Chapter 3: A Triple Triumph The first take, a 22lb common, swiftly validated Richard’s strategic approach. As the night deepened, a second take at 23:30 mirrored the success of the previous night. Amidst playing the fish, another rod signaled a potential double triumph. The ensuing battle ended with a second 22lb fish in the Nsr 50, marking an exceptional start to the night.

Chapter 4: The Monumental 40lb Capture As the clock struck 00:45, a substantial fight ensued, avoiding obstacles and showcasing the strength of the unseen adversary. When the fish emerged from the water, Richard’s disbelief turned to sheer joy. The scales settled at a remarkable 40lb 1oz, marking a new personal best and a moment of pure elation.

Chapter 5: Torpedo-Like Torment The night’s action continued with a 22.12lb common resembling a torpedo, providing its own set of challenges. Amidst the adrenaline-fueled excitement, the rod was back in action by 02:45, resulting in a hard-fighting 29.6oz common.

Chapter 6: A Daylight Spectacle The predawn hours brought a brief respite, allowing Richard some well-deserved rest. However, action resumed around 7 am, bringing yet another impressive catch, a 24.2lb common. With the rods back in the water, the swim was replenished, and the day’s light brought a different perspective to the triumphant night.

Conclusion: Richard’s impromptu night on the water turned into an unparalleled adventure, filled with personal bests, unexpected twists, and a string of impressive captures. As the sun rose and Richard reflected on the night’s events, he couldn’t help but savor the memories etched into the fabric of his angling journey. Until the next cast, the euphoria of this extraordinary night would linger, leaving Richard eager for the next chapter in his fishing tales.

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About richardhandel

I would like to give a brief snap shot of my life and introduce myself; My name is Richard Handel and was born in 1965 in Suffolk. I have worked as a UK Operation & Intermodule Manager for a shipping company. I live in Hampshire now and am married with 2 young children, both girls so I am a bit outnumbered even the cat is a girl! I have been fishing since I was about 7 years old. I started on small local rivers in Suffolk, then moved onto gravel pits and then carp fishing. My personal best is a 39.08 mirror, over recent years I have started river fishing again, on the Hampshire Avon, this is a nice break from the carp lakes. My life has turned a big corner this year, the company I was working for relocated their Operation centre to Estonia. I was offered a job at the head office in London. This would have meant a 5 day commute and working in Stratford. As a family, we did not fancy this, as I would hardly spend any time with the children (and the Mrs). So after 22.5 years, I was given a nice redundancy package and with my wife is working full time. I became the house husband. This has meant a complete turn around in my fishing, as I can pick and choose when I go. I have found a splendid new syndicate to fish this year, which includes 5 lakes and some 8 miles of river with only 150 members. It's an amazing change to the way I am able to fish. I am now trying to start my own tackle business and make a bit of a name for myself in the world of fishing, as I have retired from real work. Richard
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