Monthly Archives: July 2026

Happy Day’s

Posted on July 15, 2026 by richardhandel

It feels like an absolute lifetime since I last caught a carp. It’s been about a month, which, for me, is quite some time. It’s been painful at times, but we finally made it.

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Trading a Hot House for a Cool Lakeside Night

Posted on July 13, 2026 by richardhandel

After another restless night at home, with barely four hours of sleep, I’ve decided to head back out for a late evening setup rather than my usual early morning start. With a refreshing breeze blowing across the lake, it feels … Continue reading →

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Trip 23 Carp Fishing- 2026

Posted on July 12, 2026 by richardhandel

Hope, Confidence and Another Lesson from Meadow Lake I’m back out again this week, though not at the venue I originally planned to fish at. That all changed after taking a drive around Meadow Lake on my way to Airfield … Continue reading →

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The Year So Far – 2026

Posted on July 11, 2026 by richardhandel

The First Half of My Fishing Year – Lessons, Memories and Looking Ahead The first half of this fishing year has been a real mixture of highs, lows, changing plans and valuable lessons. Like many anglers, I started the year … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering the Power of the PVA Bag

Posted on July 11, 2026 by richardhandel

Rediscovering the Power of the PVA Bag As the sun began to dip on another year, I found myself drawn back to a tactic that once formed the backbone of my carp angling approach: the humble PVA bag. Over the … Continue reading →

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