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Trip 57 Carp Fishing- 2020

Posted on November 15, 2020 by richardhandel

Location – Airfield Lake Hours Fished – 152 Hours It’s my last few nights on the Airfield Lake, Ian and I have been planning this trip all summer.  We’ve been working out what we think is the best location to … Continue reading →

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Trip 53 Carp Fishing – 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by richardhandel

I had the opportunity to do two nights this weekend and with a change in the weather. It was perfect timing, a drop in temperature and a good bit of wind a rain pushing through over the next few days.  … Continue reading →

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Trip 8 Carp Fishing – 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by richardhandel

The weather forecast is looking pretty shocking on the wind/rain front.  There is also a rise in the temperature and the pressure is at 1009 mb.  It was looking good for a fish or two but I needed to get … Continue reading →

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Trip 3 Carp Fishing- 2017

Posted on January 23, 2018 by richardhandel

It has been a bit too long between trips, I had a very ill daughter for a week and I then managed to pick up the flu again, which finished me off for another week. Last week, I had family … Continue reading →

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Trip 108 – Carp Fishing- 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by richardhandel

This is it, my last trip of 2017 – I just had to have another go before the year is out.  Clear the mind before the New Year starts.  As the mild weather is still about, I was off down … Continue reading →

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Last Blast 

Posted on December 23, 2017 by richardhandel

It’s may last go before Christmas and I am nicely hidden away and the traps are set. All set up with the perfect combination. Bring on the lumps and have a Happy Christmas all. Richard 

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Trip 92 Carp Fishing- 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by richardhandel

After a poor few days and a chat with a friend who had not been out for a few weeks due to ill heath, I suggest he may fancy a day on here for a change. The likelihood of a … Continue reading →

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Trip 91 Carp Fishing- 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by richardhandel

With it being half term week, the family are off to Ireland for the week.  I have the opportunity to fish five nights this week or even go on the river after the Barbel.  Am not really sure yet, don’t … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What The Next Few Nights Bring.

Posted on October 22, 2017 by richardhandel

I have the opertuneity to fish five night this week, so we shall start here and see where we finish up. Richard 

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Trip 89 Carp Fishing- 2017

Posted on October 20, 2017 by richardhandel

It’s that Thursday evening feeling!  Kids dropped off – let’s go!  However, half way there, the wife calls and she is stuck in a big traffic jam!  Oops, bit of a panic on and updates every 10 minutes, a friend … Continue reading →

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