Monthly Archives: August 2026

Action Shots

Posted on August 6, 2026 by richardhandel

A few action shots from a few weeks back. Richard

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Back on it

Posted on August 6, 2026 by richardhandel

With the temperatures finally dropping to something a bit more acceptable for me, along with a lovely wind pushing across the lake, my swim choice could be based more on where I’d seen carp showing over the last few weeks, … Continue reading →

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Trip 25 Carp Fishing – 2026

Posted on August 2, 2026 by richardhandel

Despite the Heat… I’m Giving It a Go Despite the heat, I’m out giving it another go. The conditions for catching carp are clearly not in my favour, but my chances of getting a decent night’s sleep are certainly better … Continue reading →

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July Fishing Diary

Posted on August 2, 2026 by richardhandel

July has undoubtedly been one of the toughest months of the year so far. The prolonged spell of high temperatures, coupled with bright sunshine and little consistency in the weather, made the fishing far from straightforward. More often than not, … Continue reading →

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Oops

Posted on August 1, 2026 by richardhandel

The moment every carp angler dreads… After 10 minutes of carefully guiding a carp over bars and around boulders, you’ve finally worn it out and are just about to net it… then ping… the hook pulls. Heartbreaking.

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