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Posted on December 27, 2023 by richardhandel

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Catch the Trophy

Catch the Trophy is a series dedicated to some of the best Carp fishing in Europe. Based out of Serbia,…

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from Untamed Anglers – Iconic Fish

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Ripon Khalique comes into his element in this episode of Untamed Angler, as he, James Stokoe and Hywel Morgan join…

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Roots

from Simon McCabe’s Banklife Adventures

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As part 11 of Simon McCabe’s visually masterful series, ‘Roots’ captures the joy every angler knows of returning to where…

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Carpy Movies

In Pursuit of Carpiness 2

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They said they’d never do it again, but Carp angling maestro’s Mark Pitchers and Harry Charrington are back with an…

The Summer Hunt

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Top UK carp angler, Adam Penning returns to Fishing TV in The Summer Hunt, a new film about a…

The Tuition with Iain Macmillan

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In this hour and half film one of the UK’s top carp fishing coaches Ian MacMillan shares his wealth of…

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Top Carp Series

Simon McCabe’s Banklife Adventures

Simon McCabe introduces this fascinating series as he makes his return to Carp fishing after a few years absence. Having…

Open Access with Iain Macmillan and Lee Morris

Cheese and wine, bangers and mash, chips and gravy. Some partnerships are timeless. Others, though they seem doomed to fail,…

Carp Wars 2

The popular competitive carp fishing show returns for a second season, with 16 new episodes featuring a few familiar faces…

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Stars of Carp Wars

The Tuition with Iain Macmillan

(3)

1:35:57

In this hour and half film one of the UK’s top carp fishing coaches Ian MacMillan shares his wealth of…

How Harry Pratt Won Carp Wars

from Carp Wars

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Relive the Carp Wars 2016 experience as freelance carp fishing journalist Hassan Khan meets up with Carp Wars 2016 champion…

The Compulsive Angler: Part 2

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We delve into the passion of one man, Jerry Hammond, and his love of and obsession for carp fishing as…

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Best of Chilly

Pratt vs Chillcott

from Carp Wars

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Its youth vs experience in match two, as we see the new boy Harry Pratt take on the old war…

Q&A With Chilly

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Carl Smith from Carl & Alex gets the chance to put some viewers’ questions to top angling star Ian Chillcott,…

Day Ticket Carping

from The Fishing TV Show

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Host Ian ‘Chilly’ Chillcott joins fellow top carper Adam Penning to share some day ticket tactics at The Quarry in…

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The Complete Carp Wars

Carp Wars

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Carp Wars, the ultimate fishing challenge. We’ve assembled five of the UK’s top carp anglers – Jerry Hammond, Ian Russell,…

Carp Wars 2

The popular competitive carp fishing show returns for a second season, with 16 new episodes featuring a few familiar faces…

Carp Wars Live

from World Fishing Day – all 24 hrs

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A One-off Carp Wars Live Special Edition in which 4 top carp anglers from Series 1 and 2 go head-to-head….

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Learn from the Professionals

Ian Russell: Carp Coach

With more than 100 30lb+ carp to his name, there are few anglers in the UK better placed to offer…

The Summer Hunt

1:33:52

Top UK carp angler, Adam Penning returns to Fishing TV in The Summer Hunt, a new film about a…

Carping Hints & Tips

All our hints and tips clips

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Back in 2022

Posted on December 27, 2023 by richardhandel

This was an incredibly protective year.

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Trip 40 Carp Fishing – 2023

Posted on December 26, 2023 by richardhandel

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This week, I find myself back on my syndicate water a day earlier than my usual routine, thanks to the gardening work slowly dwindling as winter approaches. The imminent change in weather is evident, with a cold snap forecast for the coming weekend. Today, the wind is blowing from the north, set to shift to a westerly direction and then briefly to a southwesterly before returning to the north, bringing with it the likelihood of frost on both Friday and Saturday nights. Despite the chill, Saturday promises a maximum temperature of 6 degrees C, and I’m grateful for the anticipated sunshine as I plan to be back home by then.

Choosing the same swim as my previous trip, I’m optimistic about a more extended stay, far surpassing the mere 5 hours from my last visit! Winter plans for this end of the lake have been previously outlined in my past blogs, and I’m eager to put them into action.

Contrary to my initial intention of delaying the setup of my bivvy until later in the day, I found myself pitching up by 12:30 PM, with plans to complete the rest it after my eldest returned from college! Between tasks, I spombed a generous amount of boilies over the long rod and had already catapulted some over the margin rod earlier in the morning, a task I intended to revisit later, much to the delight of seagulls.

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As the wind picked up more than expected, the chill became noticeable, and the conditions were forecasted to subside later in the evening. The Deeper registered a surface temperature of 11.4 degrees, a reassuring figure that I intended to verify again the next day. Normally armed with a thermometer, I found myself without one as my youngest had taken it.

The wind eventually dropped, treating me to a stunning sunset, which I captured in photos, although I regretted forgetting to film an evening video. The night passed peacefully, with no bleeps to disrupt the calm. The subsequent sunrise mirrored the previous night’s beauty, prompting me to record it in a video, showcasing the mesmerizing colors.

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While sipping my first brew of the day in the bivvy, I witnessed a substantial fish rolling not far from my baited spot, a sign that bolstered my confidence in the potential presence of a sizable catch in this part of the lake. Throughout the day, the wind’s unpredictable course added an element of challenge, eventually settling in the North West for the final 24 hours of my stay.

Observing more fish in front of me, I contemplated adjusting the position of my margin rod, considering a move for the upcoming night. A carp topping further confirmed the need to reposition the left-hand rod into open water. I decided to shift the other rod by half a wrap to the back of my baited area, strategically hoping to target the larger carp first. 20231121_142040

As the night approached, my pursuit of the elusive carp continued, with the understanding that more nights might follow without success. This swim is my chosen route, and while my catch rate might fluctuate, focusing on a specific area presents both advantages and challenges. Convinced that I spotted the fish the previous day, along with others, I believe I’m on the right track.

After a considerable morning of contemplation, spurred by the absence of carp sightings, I opted to add the swim with additional bait, believing that the carp hadn’t consumed a significant portion of the initial offering. To increase visibility, I also switched the hook baits on both rods for the night.

With the wind now from the northwest and night temperatures predicted to drop to around 6 degrees, the turn of weather heralds the imminent arrival of winter. As the shortest day approaches, optimism prevails, and I anticipate better fortunes in the days ahead.

The night passed swiftly, and the prospect of packing up looms, with the possibility of a blank on the cards.

Until next time,

Richard