Carp fishing is a sport/hobby/passion/obsession that can be enjoyed by anglers of all levels, but it also poses some challenges and requires some skills. Some of the factors that make carp fishing hard are:
– Carp are smart, wary, and elusive fish that can detect danger and avoid baits that they have seen before.
– Carp fishing requires the right tackle, bait, rig, and presentation to match the conditions, the water, and the behavior of the carp.
– Carp fishing involves finding the best spots to fish, which can vary depending on the season, the weather, the time of day, the water temperature, the water clarity, and the pressure.
– Carp fishing can be affected by external factors, such as other anglers, predators, birds, boats, noise, and pollution.
However, carp fishing can also be very rewarding and satisfying, as carp are strong, beautiful, and impressive fish that can grow to large sizes and provide a thrilling fight. Carp fishing can also be a great way to explore new waters, learn new techniques, and meet new friends. Carp fishing is a sport that can always be improved and refined, and the more you fish, the more you learn. 🎣
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
UK Carp & Coarse Fishing 