Category Archives: The Catalyst

Trip 8 Carp Fishing – 2021

Posted on March 6, 2021 by richardhandel

The weather was particularly Baltic last week and there was no way I was going outside.  So, by some small miracle I or I should say we, as the whole family was involved, we started to spring clean the house … Continue reading →

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Trip 5 Carp Fishing – 2021

Posted on February 12, 2021 by richardhandel

With the weather conditions still very mild, it had to be worth another go on the School Lake again. There was also a chance of sunshine later on, this would be nice and could certainly get the carp moving more. … Continue reading →

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First trip of the year.

Posted on January 8, 2021 by richardhandel

Out of a few hour’s on my local river today, as the local lakes are iced over. Richard

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Trip 67 Carp Fishing – 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by richardhandel

Location – Meadow Lake Hours Fished – 48 Hours   This is it folks!  My last trip of 2020 and the last on Meadow Lake for some months.  I start a new adventure on a new syndicate for 2021 and … Continue reading →

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Trip 66 Carp Fishing – 2020

Posted on December 27, 2020 by richardhandel

Location – Meadow Lake Hours Fished – 95 Hours When I come home from my last session I always start to plan for my next.  With this in mind, I spotted a wet, warmer front was due to arrive over Saturday night … Continue reading →

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