Tag Archives: Carp Fishing

Trip 42 Carp Fishing – 2021

Posted on August 28, 2021 by richardhandel

Being my last trip before a month-long holiday away for my kids, a few long weekends and weeks away for me in Wales and Norfolk, I thought it would be nice to have a social couple of nights with Ian. … Continue reading →

Don’t Panic or Despair

Posted on July 27, 2018 by richardhandel

With fishing and all sorts of other of life’s problems – when you are struggling to catch a carp and it appears it’s never going your way (how ever hard you try), the trick is not to panic, otherwise you … Continue reading →

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Blank or Catch an 8 lber?

Posted on May 19, 2018 by richardhandel

This is a really hard question because we all hate them pesky little carp. But after a 3 or 2 nights blanking would you be happy to catch one? Or after a long period of blanks would a small carp … Continue reading →

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Big Carp Magazine Article

Posted on May 9, 2018 by richardhandel

I am over the moon to have an article in such an iconic magazine. The downside is that I’m now an old-school angler! I have probably forgotten more than I can remember these days. The magazine will be out in … Continue reading →

Posted in Carp fishing, Old School, OldSkool Days, Rob Maylin, Spotted Fin | Tagged Carp Fishing, oldschool, robmaylin | 3 Comments

Early Christmas Present

Posted on December 9, 2017 by richardhandel

I have treated myself to an early Christmas present. Next challenge is to not use it until then, no change. Thanks Ben Redley – Nene Valley Kettles

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Trip 30 – Carp Fishing – 2017

Posted on April 11, 2017 by richardhandel

After spending 2 day’s at home with man flu, I needed to get out. Therefore, a day session with a friend was in order. And what a pleasant day it was! Unfortunately no fish, but the sunshine did me some … Continue reading →

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Trip 45 Carp Fishing (2016)

Posted on April 16, 2016 by richardhandel

I am out for 48 hrs+ this week. We have had a nice long weekend away with the family and lucky me has the last few day’s out fishing before the kid’s go back to school. Both rod’s are being … Continue reading →

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Stick & Bag Mix

Posted on April 2, 2016 by richardhandel

I have updated my stick mix this year with some nice products from Bait-Tech. I have blended two types of their ground baits together. The poloni Ground Bait & big carp method mix. The poloni will match my hook baits … Continue reading →

Posted in Bag Fishing, Carp fishing, Carp Tackle Supplies, Godman Angling PVA, godman pva, HEMP, lake fishing, Poloni Boilies, Syndicate Fishing | Tagged bait-tech, Carp Fishing, outdoors | 1 Comment

Bait-Tech T-Shirts & Towels

Posted on March 31, 2016 by richardhandel

Bait-Tech Bait-Tech branded Fruit of the Loom T-Shirt in Olive Green Bait-Tech transfer logo on the front chest and across the back. Front Back Size: Bait-Tech T-Shirt – Olive Green (M) Bait-Tech T-Shirt – Olive Green (L) Bait-Tech T-Shirt – … Continue reading →

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Trip No 35 Carp Fishing (2016)

Posted on March 26, 2016 by richardhandel

I am out for 48 hours this session. The family are away for the weekend. I arrived around 1815 on the Friday night (just before it got dark), but enough time to pick a swim, lead around, clip up and … Continue reading →