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Posted on October 4, 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

1:33:52

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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1:35:57

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

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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

1:45:16

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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Reel Life Drama: Confessions of a Fishing Widow

Posted on October 1, 2023 by richardhandel

My wife thought she would write something for my blog.

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They say marriage is about compromise, but when you’re married to a passionate angler, you quickly learn that compromise often means sharing your beloved spouse with the fish. Join me on this humorous journey as I spill the bait on what it’s like to be a fishing widow.

The Early Morning Escape

Picture this: It’s 4:30 AM, and your significant other is tiptoeing around the house in hushed tones, trying not to wake you. You groggily open one eye and see them sneaking out of bed, dressed in head-to-toe camo. It’s like they’re auditioning for a role in a fishing-themed spy movie. You roll over and mumble something about coffee, but they’re already out the door, leaving you in the arms of your warm, comfortable bed.

Fishing Gear Invasion

When your partner is a dedicated angler, the house becomes Ground Zero for fishing gear. Fishing rods, reels, tackle boxes, and waders seem to multiply overnight. Forget the spare room; your house is now a fishing gear warehouse. You’ve become a pro at dodging tackle boxes and navigating a maze of fishing line.

The Weekend Getaways

While other couples plan romantic weekend getaways to cozy cabins or scenic resorts, you’re packing your bags for a weekend at the lake. You’ve swapped candlelit dinners for lakeside picnics, and your idea of a romantic sunset involves the setting sun casting a warm glow on your partner’s determined face as they cast their line one more time.

The Fishing Widow’s Network

You’ve discovered that you’re not alone in your plight. There’s a secret society of fishing widows who gather over coffee to share stories of their partners’ fishing obsessions. You bond over tales of bait buckets in the living room and fishy-smelling laundry. You’ve even considered starting a support group called “Reel Wives Anonymous.”

The Lingo

You’ve had to learn a whole new language to keep up with your partner’s fishing conversations. Terms like “bivvy,” “carp,” and “spod rod” have become part of your daily vocabulary. You nod along when they talk about “getting a run” or “landing a monster,” even though you’re not entirely sure what they mean.

The Unpredictable Scheduling

Just when you think you’ve got a weekend free for a little quality time together, your partner announces that they’ve booked a fishing trip. You’ve learned to keep your calendar flexible because, in the world of fishing, plans change with the weather. And you’ve come to accept that the weather forecast is more important than your anniversary date.

The Fisherman’s Trophy Room

Your living room has turned into a shrine to all things fish. Mounted fish trophies, fishing-themed artwork, and enough fishing magazines to rival a newsstand clutter your home. You’ve even considered staging a coup to reclaim your living space.

The Tangled Lines

You’ve witnessed the aftermath of a fishing trip: tangled lines, muddy boots, and a car that smells like the inside of a tackle box. You’ve become an expert at cleaning fishing gear and doing laundry to remove the unmistakable scent of fish.

Conclusion

Being a fishing widow is a unique experience filled with laughter, frustration, and plenty of fishy tales. While you may sometimes feel like you’re sharing your spouse with the water, you also get to witness their passion and dedication to a hobby they love. So, the next time your partner disappears at the crack of dawn, just remember that behind every fishing trip is a happy angler chasing their own version of bliss—whether you understand it or not.

Hope you found this funny.

Beth – The fishing widow

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Cyprinus Spare Parts

Posted on October 1, 2023 by richardhandel

Cyprinus Tackle spare parts

Block for Storm Bivvy

Regular price£13.99 GBP

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Tension Pole Magnet For The Storm Bivvy

Regular price£4.99 GBP

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Typhoon / Storm Ground Sheet

Regular price£36.99 GBP
Set of 5 Pole elastics for Typhoon, Storm & MH Typhoons

Regular price£12.99 GBP

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Carry Bag For DPM Typhoon / Storm Bivvy

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Tension Pole Lock Screw

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Elasticated Pegging Point (pack of 3)

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Storm Front Elasticated Rib

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Middle Tension Pole With Clamps For The Storm Bivvy

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Middle Tension Pole End Screw For The Storm Bivvy

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Left or Right Tension Pole For Storm Bivvies With Screwthreads

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Middle Tension Pole With Screw Threads For The Storm Bivvy

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Carry Bag For Storm Bivvy

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Left or Right Tension Pole For Storm Bivvies With Clamps

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Metal Block Housing Discs For Storm Bivvy (Top & Bottom)

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Grab your Fish Deeper app

Posted on September 30, 2023 by richardhandel

Grab your Fish Deeper app, navigate to a lake you love to fish and CLICK on the white icon with blue waves – meet the NEW FREE FEATURE – Lake Cards!

Lake Cards enable you to discover more about waters in a single detailed info panel!

Here you can:

Get latest weather conditions for that water body.

Check detailed weather forecasts.

Track sun and moon movement data.

See what other anglers caught there and share your catches too!

#NewFeature #LakeCards #FishDeeperApp

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Trip 29 Carping Fishing – 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by richardhandel

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The heatwave is in full swing, I was seriously considering not coming this week. I needed to gain a lot of information before winter and with the prospect of a trip to Suffolk, I needed to make a return to the Airfield Lake for at least 3 trips, before the end of the season. In reality, there’s not a great deal of time available.

I came to the conclusion that it was worth taking a good look and only setting up if I could get into the shade. I needed to get there as early as possible to be able to get set up and avoid the heat of the day if I could find the perfect swim and be all set up by 9 am that would be perfect. I could bait up later on.

I had a good look and a chat with a few of the syndicate members, to see what they’d seen over the past 24 hours. A few fish had been caught or lost in the ever-growing weed beds.

The heat was going to be fun. The pressure was a lot lower than I expected, and the wind was all over the place. The shade was my top priority, however, this lake is pretty much my best option with only a couple of really open areas – unlike the Airfield Lake, which is very limited with shade.

After longer than I hoped, I finally made my mind up and settled on a swim called Bird Hide. This has a good amount of features, along with the weed. It looked extremely fishy. A guy had just done the night but blanked, but there were clearly fish moving about.

My area I’m in, is the little patch of gravel along the tree line opposite an swim island, that now has a lot of weed growth around it.

I have a similar amount along the margins to my left.

This hopefully will not cause me too many issues. I’ve first got to get a pickup after seeing a carp show. I’ve simply flicked two singles out for a few hours and then I will sort it out properly later, as I feel there’s a chance of a pickup before the heat of the day arrives.

The beauty of this swim is that the car is just behind the swim, plus there’s plenty of shade about.

I love my syndicate water, it’s full of wildlife and strange goings on.

I sorted out the spots and spombed out my bait, and then rested the swim for a couple of hours.

I had a couple of disasters with the spombing, but it’s all good fun and happiness to everyone from time to time.

I then headed off around a fellow syndicate member’s swimming for a few hours, headed back at about 1630, flicked the rods out on the spots, and then set about getting dinner on the Weber. It would be Macaroni and cheese from Aldi tonight. Which is absolutely fabulous.

Once that’s all sorted, it will be hopefully a lot cooler and time to finish off sorting my lights out, etc., in the bivvy for the coming night.

There wasn’t much of a sunset last night, but it did look lovely, and by then, the temperature was really cooling down. Happy days! Let’s hope tonight brings me good fortune.

I started getting liners on both rods around 3 a.m. This continued until about 5 a.m. when finally the left-hand rod was away with a hard-fighting carp. It came through the channel in the weed and then started to really give me the run around for a good 10 minutes before it finally made it into the net.

I’m happy with that start on the first night – 20lb on the noise according to my digital scales. The rod was soon back out, and I grabbed some very needed sleep, until about 7 am.

It’s going to be yet another hot one, and I’d spotted a big problem heading my way! A giant weed burg was drifting in front of my swim, this will be a huge issue to deal with. I hope the northeast wind will help, but it’s looking like the undertone of the water is moving it right into my swim and that amount of weed is pretty impossible to deal with.

It wasn’t there yesterday and is still on the move.

The wind has done its job, the weed is on the move back to where it came from. I’m hoping it finds something to attach itself to otherwise when the wind swings around later today, I could be in trouble.

I’m glad I’m tucked away under the trees for a high percentage of the day, with the cool, northerly breeze, it’s very pleasant.

The weed raft finally caught up with me, and it was time to find a solution. Clear it up, or move swim in the middle of the day, both options I didn’t fancy.

I had a look in the swim I fished last week, and the sun was beating down in there, and I didn’t fancy that option. I led around in a swim called Night Rope, which is the opposite end to Day Rope, being a night or a day swim, that is either end of the out-of-bounds sanctuary area. I did find a couple of interesting spots. I by chance popped into a fellow syndicate member’s swim and he had a home weed rake. He lent me it and actually gave me it in the end, it was the perfect bit of kit and did a perfect job. Thank you.

The swim was clearer than when I got here – a brilliant result.

I then spombed out a bit more of my sloppy particle mix, catapulted a load of 12mm Boilies over the margin rod, and then sticked out some 20mm over the far rod.

This whole process had taken four hours in the hottest part of the day, and it was time for a beer. Cool down and relax after the fuss of the last 4 hours.

Tea was on the go about an hour later, and my confidence was booming. It just looked absolutely perfect this evening. My view of the lake is pretty good, and I was sure I spotted a couple of carp about, they were certainly along the margins to my right and on the top amongst the weeds.

Later on, there were lovely skies, probably the Sahara sands everyone is talking about.

I didn’t stay up late, as I hadn’t slept well the first night and probably wasn’t going to tonight. The liners started at some point but didn’t result in any takes last night. This was a bit of a downer, as I really felt it was going to happen.

I gave it until around 1130 and popped over for a chat with the last remaining angler. I headed back to get the rods and bait back out. I adjusted the right-hand rod slightly to a closer spot. I felt the carp could have been spooking on the line and moving off the spot before they even found my hookbait. The other rod was still in the same spot.

Despite there being no sunshine this afternoon, the heat of the day is certainly still here. I’m sitting on my chair typing this with sticky hands, praying for a breeze to arrive and cool me down! There are some Long-tail Tits hopping around the big willow next to me. It’s lovely to watch but hard to get a photo, they never sit still for more than a couple of seconds.

I’m sure it will happen tonight. Everything is perfectly positioned. The traps are spot on, it’s now down to Mr. Carp who has to play ball.

It was probably the best night’s sleep, which isn’t what I was really there for. With only a couple of bleeps in the early hours – that was it.

I was up early enough to see the sun coming over the trees and I was gone before my swim got too hot. I was out the gate just after 8 a.m., all set for a hot day on the beach, with the family.

Until next time

Richard