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Since writing that post, I've deleted the account....🫣🫣
Realised its something to do without...

Since writing that post, I've deleted the account....🫣🫣
Realised its something to do without...

I have now joined the world of "The Book of Face" social Media....won't be adding friends, just following all the Carp Articles/Groups as possible, also Buy/Sell sites.

I'm just stocking up on bait for next year, upto 55kg of Bio Marine now, also gonna look out for an half decent Trakker Tempest (1man) for my days/quick nights fishing, will use the Tempest 200 on the longer sessions.

It's very quiet???
No one got any rod shots?
I'm getting withdrawals 😫 

So was I so popped over the local park last week for a cast was going to take some pics but forgot my phone been trying the South Africa cast which I used in my sea fishing days. It’s added distance to my cast over the overhead thump… No fish but came close to hitting a seagull tho 

hoping to get a day off on 18th for a cheeky day session, if i remember i will add some pics. mostly of an empty net but either way rods out and bankside is relaxing enough

April last year, myself n a mate built a small camp/hand sized fire to warm out hands....bivvys stunk for a bout 2 week after.

 

April last year, myself n a mate built a small camp/hand sized fire to warm out hands....bivvys stunk for a bout 2 week after.

 

Not a Purchase....I won a 5kg DNA Bundle earlier in year....a gave my uncle to start him off, found out today he hasn't used it, so (was only fair) I got it back 😁😁

April last year, myself n a mate built a small camp/hand sized fire to warm out hands....bivvys stunk for a bout 2 week after.

 

Not a Purchase....I won a 5kg DNA Bundle earlier in year....a gave my uncle to start him off, found out today he hasn't used it, so (was only fair) I got it back 😁😁

Not a Purchase....I won a 5kg DNA Bundle earlier in year....a gave my uncle to start him off, found out today he hasn't used it, so (was only fair) I got it back 😁😁

And smell of bonfire when you want a cuppa lol

I'd love to, although with hip and back, I'm not sure what I'm doing with hospital appointments etc. 
 
If you can a Sky dog friendly venue would be nice?
 
I know it is a long way for many, but is Horcott a possibility?
Maybe the Tench lake?
 
 

After making the comment above on the 'Is Fishing Tackle too Expensive?' thread I had to treat myself to a full Kelly Kettle kit.
Admittedly £75 but I think it might be saving gas...

Totally everything is mental now, we tried to get Taylor swift tickets a while back as thought it might be a nice treat for the girls, £600+ EACH, needless to say we arent going to see her. Even local panto was nearly £200. 
 

I can remember a fair few nights getting home at 3am, and before going to bed filleting a few bass or cod and then freezing the fillets, with 1 left out for dinner that day.
My bass fishing is often quite cheap, almost like deadbait fishing for pike with a popped up bait.
 
Even my chub fishing is cheap, bread, slugs, lobworm and dog biscuits, those same baits work for other species. 
 
On my 'Distances and Wraps' thread I mentioned the 'need' or lack of, of distance sticks, and alliterated to it above. You DON'T need to buy distance sticks, 2 banksticks will do, but there are other products that probably come into the same boat.
 
I'm trying to compare my tackle to other anglers I know, my mates etc, and I'm probably the most guilty of spending money on 'shiny':
Five rod holdalls, three bivvies and umbrellas, seven bite alarms (3 Delkim TXI'd and 4 ST's), carp rods, spinning rod, float rod, specialist rods, marker rods, spod rod and reels to suit and two barrows, two bedchairs, oh gawd, stop now...
 
There's still more to say!

Totally agree with all this. 
As i predominantly sea fish now I can confirm it is a cheaper form of our hobby. Yes you can buy a £500 rod and £500 reel but you can also get a rod and reel combo for £30 and catch fish with it. The hooks are on average £2-£3 a pack,  put those hooks in a fox, korda, gardener, nash etc packet and they are £5 - £6 a packet. Yes lugworm and ragworm are expensive but you can also pop into your local supermarket and pick up a whole mackerel or pack of sardines for little more than a pound and catch fish and as you rightly say , fish that you can eat. 

most people will think nothing to spend 3 or 4£ on a cup of coffee a day  and then moan about ticket prices as they are driving to the lake.
my club is 135 a year for me and the mrs.
I don’t like to fish day tickets as they ARE too expensive imo.
plenty of town centre stretches are still free to fish ok most are devoid of carp but hey ho plenty of other fish to go for
all top end equipment in any sport or hobby is expensive
I can buy a screwdriver for less than a quid but I wouldn’t use one.
 

I saw this in NCB, and decided it is a topic for main discussion as not everyone (meaning me) regularly go into Non Carp Banter, so I moved it, leaving a link to its new position.
 
I've made the point that as anglers and as people, society as a whole, we are targeted with advertising and marketing of things we don't need, and fishing tackle of most disciplines is the same; products to 'make life easier', that frequently take away personal innovation or make it that everyone is doing the same.
 
Fishing can be cheap and simple, a hook attached to the line with enough weight to get it where we need to cast to, simple barbel, chub and roach fishing, and either a float or rod tip to indicate a take. That is as simple as it gets, BUT, you can't watch a float or rod tip constantly for hours or days at a time.
This brings us to our need for bite indication, a buzzer or audible alarm.
 
Tackle has developed, rods that could only cast 50yards back in the 1960's have been superceded by rods that will cast hundreds of metres, and obviously the cost has increased.
Reels that could only hold 200metres of line, more modern gears and the baitrunner, or Bite and Run.
 
In alternative disciplines from carp fishing, sea fishing may work out 'cheaper', possibly because some fish may be saving us food money, as well as being leisure, although I admit lug and rag is expensive unless you dig it yourself.
 
 
 
 
In terms of waters, many are overpriced; clubs, day ticket even syndicate waters. I can't justify £25 per night to fish a day ticket lake, nor can I justify £235 for the local club (including night ticket) when my syndicate is £500.
 
There's more to say, but I'll save a few thoughts for further discussion...
 
 

Not to sure about match fishing but generally Fishing can be cheap or expensive it’s your choice all depends on how deep your pockets are.
The basic gear that a beginner has to start the sport with is incredible value for money for the carp and course angler But the day ticket waters that hold large carp can be costly, great if you can join a club with lakes near you tho. 
I used to fish the Linear waters regularly but it was getting to expensive and to hard to find the time…
48 hr ticket is £66 for 3 rods now 🙄 add the share of the fuel and bait = around £100 ish,  lucky I’m on a syndicate 15 mins away from my home which cost £350 a year   

I've just cleared the local Go Outdoors shelves of the last of its much baits Bio Marine.
£37 for Below 😁
10kg 14mm Boilies 
1kg 18mm Boilies 
1kg 4mm Pellets
1kg Stick Mix
14mm Boosted Hookbaits x2
14mm Pop Ups
No Bio Marine left on Shelves......
ALL BUY 1 GET 1 FREE

Yes the kit can last a long time, that's what we want anyway and therefore the cost could be thought of as spread.
I thought of golf but once you've got the clubs etc, apart from upgrades, you've got it - only course fees after that and you could find value courses.  Obs I'm guessing but have bought 3 second hand sets for me and my kids and have a cheap course around the corner, can walk there in 5 mins lol  Clubs, bags and trolleys were £30 per set, good enough for me.
Fishing wise there's nothing good nearby, I have to get out the county.
 

I'd love a fly set-up, walked some of our local trout ressies and next to noone fishing, thought this could be the solitude I'm looking for, but again expensive game!  You can't do everything but pike, perch and trout on the fly would be good.
I chucked 2 bedchairs in the tip this year, didn't enjoy that, wanted to give away but don't want people seeing what else you've got. 
Is there an organisation to support young anglers to donate kit to?