Tag Archives: Carp

Trip 73 Carp Fishing- 2018

Posted on December 29, 2018 by richardhandel

I was not sure if I would get out again before Christmas or even into the New Year.  My dad had been down for 10 days, as it was this time last year when my mum passed away. Also with … Continue reading →

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My Journey Through The Old Skool Days

Posted on December 19, 2018 by richardhandel

My Journey Through The Old Skool Days I started my Carp fishing in the early ’80s, after leaving school.  I discovered there was more to fishing than small local rivers with only Roach & Dace and the odd Perch in … Continue reading →

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Local lake’s – Hampshire

Posted on September 12, 2018 by richardhandel

I get asked a lot about where to fish in Hampshire so I thought I would put a list of clubs together and a small bio about lakes I have fished on; Portsmouth Angling Sinah Warren – This is a … Continue reading →

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Beginners Guide To Carp Safety

Posted on September 5, 2018 by richardhandel

This time I would like to cover carp safety on the bank when unhooking and using a sling + photography. The most important part of this is the fish comes first at all costs.  You have caught it and well … 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 48 Carp Fishing- 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by richardhandel

I arrived back down the Airfield lake just before 7pm after a fun drive through the New Forest.  I was trying to avoid the traffic jam but failed badly.  After my last trtrip, I had put a load of bait … Continue reading →

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Basic Guide To Leads

Posted on July 21, 2018 by richardhandel

As part of my beginner’s guide to carp fishing, I will stick to the simple answers regarding leads. Casting leads or distances leads – These are the pointed ones, which look like bullets and used to be known as Zipp … Continue reading →

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Trip 41 Carp Fishing – 2018

Posted on July 7, 2018 by richardhandel

I am out on the Airfield lake for three nights this trip.  After a good look round and with no one else on the lake, it was a bit of a hard choice.  I picked the bank which had the … Continue reading →

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Trip 33 Carp Fishing- 2018

Posted on May 19, 2018 by richardhandel

With a few hours spare today and it is quite some time since I have managed a day trip in the week. The weather is also looking favorable, I headed down the lake looking for a swim with the wind in … Continue reading →

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Trip 28 Carp Fishing- 2018

Posted on May 1, 2018 by richardhandel

After doing the night on the Airfield and only managing a couple of low doubles.  I didn’t fancy going back there for the day.  Generally, the best feed time is after 2pm, which is when I have to head home. … Continue reading →

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