Category Archives: Course Fishing

Trip 2 Feeder Fishing – 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021 by richardhandel

With another opportunity to get out on the bank, the wife was able to do the home-schooling and the weather had also improved from constantly raining. I headed out and after looking at 2 lakes, which had a few too … Continue reading →

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Trip 1 River Fishing 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by richardhandel

With the opportunity to get out – the wife is the substitute teacher for home-schooling today.  I popped out for a few hours on my local river. I am armed with maggots, casters and some method ready pellets. I need … Continue reading →

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Ian’s Pike

Posted on November 13, 2020 by richardhandel

My friend Ian has been fishing since he was a young lad. He started around the waters of London in the days gone by when potatoes were hook baits and the hair rig was just being born. He then moved … Continue reading →

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Memories of an old fisherman -Petersfield Heath Lake

Posted on September 23, 2020 by richardhandel

This lake is situated on the edge of the town and is also a boating lake.  It’s 4 ft deep most of the way out, in the middle on the depths of winter and as the levels drop, you have … Continue reading →

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Trip 42 Crucian Fishing – 2020

Posted on August 4, 2020 by richardhandel

Location – Icehouse Lake Hours Fished – 5 hours I will get one soon!  My main battle is with other species, but it’s a pleasant change in stunning surroundings and it’s very peaceful. I’m back in a swim where I’ve … Continue reading →

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Trip 34 Crucian Fishing – 2020

Posted on July 6, 2020 by richardhandel

Location – Icehouse Lake Hours Fished – 5 hours I’m back out after the Crucians for a few hours this evening.  I’ve picked another swim on the lake and will eventually pin point their favourite spots.  There is actually another … Continue reading →

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Trip 30 Crucian Fishing – 2020

Posted on May 25, 2020 by richardhandel

Location – Icehouse Lake Hours Fished – 5 hours My plan this year has been to start fishing the old local lakes after Crucian carp, it’s been well over 30 year’s since I have had any.  So, with one of … Continue reading →

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Memories of an old fisherman -Petersfield Heath Lake

Posted on May 11, 2020 by richardhandel

This lake is situated on the edge of the town and is also a boating lake.  It’s 4 ft deep most of the way out, in the middle on the depths of winter and as the levels drop, you have … Continue reading →

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***How to prepare your expander pellets without a pump***

Posted on May 6, 2020 by richardhandel

***How to prepare your expander pellets without a pump*** We love using various GO2 Bait Sauces on our expanders for added attraction, but did you know you can use it to make them sink without pumping them? Simply put enough … Continue reading →

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Small River

Posted on May 4, 2020 by richardhandel

Who would have thought such a small river would hold so many fish!  

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