...

I'm 1 for taking him on every session...
This was his 1st session with me...

Then just grew from there...






I take all of the above mentioned, his chilled as anything when we're out, just loves being on the bed, being stroked, doesn't bark at anything. 
As long as he's chilled and bot bothering anyone, I think he will be fine, while the rods are out and weather is OK, I play with him, pulls on a rope or chew a branch.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Just stocked up on bait kit, five kilo of DNA switch plus bits and a 25kilo bag of pellets a nice low oil one that will absorb a food signal liquid.
Really am looking forward to getting out, not getting a club ticket this year, I'm doing day ticket waters starting the end of this month all I need is batteries and a unhooking mat and I'm out out.

To be honest, I just made sure there was no gaps anywhere, and also its a double lined storage unit.
This is the exact 1 and we're I got it from.
https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Sheds-Patio/Outdoor-Storage/Garden-Storage/Keter-Cortina-Mega-Store-6ft-3-x-3ft-7-19-x-11m-Horizontal-2020-Litre-Storage-Shed/p/411994
Also have this 1 too...

Thanks , Highy .
A typical  , helpful , Highy reply .
😃

Hi Guys,
It is me "highy", all the gear went, but kept my lads back....
Rod bag with 1 Carp Rod setup + 1 Float rod setup, Bag with little bait n Terminal, Chair, Beanie Mat (need a coarse net)
His float rod is actually a spinning rod, so a new 6ft float rod and reelmis on way and I'm gonna start a little spinning setup, lures n spinners. 
 

Mad innit....
From this....

To this....

 
 
 
 

Honestly, it was on cards for a while, it actually felt like a relief has been lifted off my shoulders. 
All good, I've just got way to much going on. 
I've need even had a thought about it really, I did come off the forum for a while, but just browsing chats now 👍👍

To be honest, I just made sure there was no gaps anywhere, and also its a double lined storage unit.
This is the exact 1 and we're I got it from.
https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Sheds-Patio/Outdoor-Storage/Garden-Storage/Keter-Cortina-Mega-Store-6ft-3-x-3ft-7-19-x-11m-Horizontal-2020-Litre-Storage-Shed/p/411994
Also have this 1 too...

Hi Highy
All the others have already wished you well , and alluded to the big hole you will leave if you stop posting so I can't really add to that .
Just a question though while you are browsing please - how do you keep Mice out of your fishing storage unit ? .
 

this puts me to shame i haven't been able to get in so long as my gear was all over the place and in such a state that i had no idea of what was where or even if it existed in the shed at all. i have just finished a massive clear out and although still somewhat a mess i now know where everything is and found so much stuff to sell as i have more kit than i need or can use in my life time. i think i went mad when i started on the carp route and just bought everything and anything and have way too much for my needs. a few photos from before during and after, although the after one still looks a mess i know what is there now.
 

Sometimes we need to take a step back mate. Hope all goes well and you get the bug back at some point 👍

Fishing can be an all consuming hobby and it can take over your life. When my kids were young I used to get away at every opportunity and I do regret it now. I don't get out as much these days but feel I have a better family/fishing balance.
You were a prolific and interesting poster and we'll all miss your contributions but if you need to completely step away, then that's what you must do. I worked for the same Company for 30 years after leaving school and felt "tied" to the job despite the signs it was going downhill rapidly, the redundancy package was what kept me going until the end when it closed down. In the 15 years since, I must have had about 20 jobs but it was liberating because if I wasn't happy, I left. I had 2 jobs when I told them to stick it and left the same day. You don't know how good that feels!
Hopefully after a while, you'll come to realise what it was you enjoyed about fishing and hopefully it will outweigh the negatives you are feeling at the moment.
Good luck for the future.

Hi Guys,
It is me "highy", all the gear went, but kept my lads back....
Rod bag with 1 Carp Rod setup + 1 Float rod setup, Bag with little bait n Terminal, Chair, Beanie Mat (need a coarse net)
His float rod is actually a spinning rod, so a new 6ft float rod and reelmis on way and I'm gonna start a little spinning setup, lures n spinners. 
 

Honestly, it was on cards for a while, it actually felt like a relief has been lifted off my shoulders. 
All good, I've just got way to much going on. 
I've need even had a thought about it really, I did come off the forum for a while, but just browsing chats now 👍👍

Honestly, it was on cards for a while, it actually felt like a relief has been lifted off my shoulders. 
All good, I've just got way to much going on. 
I've need even had a thought about it really, I did come off the forum for a while, but just browsing chats now 👍👍

Honestly, it was on cards for a while, it actually felt like a relief has been lifted off my shoulders. 
All good, I've just got way to much going on. 
I've need even had a thought about it really, I did come off the forum for a while, but just browsing chats now 👍👍

Honestly, it was on cards for a while, it actually felt like a relief has been lifted off my shoulders. 
All good, I've just got way to much going on. 
I've need even had a thought about it really, I did come off the forum for a while, but just browsing chats now 👍👍

New toy. Get right under those snags 🎣🤞😉

I'm still here, on the Back row of the Bus....

I'm still here, on the Back row of the Bus....

I did, i had 2 parknlakes planned....had it all planned, even told the wife, bought all the bait for it and everything.
My lad has his little setup, 1 carp rod and 1 float rod, Terminal n bait (all in 2 bags) so if need the itch, I can use his, but it been on the cards for a while now.

I did, i had 2 parknlakes planned....had it all planned, even told the wife, bought all the bait for it and everything.
My lad has his little setup, 1 carp rod and 1 float rod, Terminal n bait (all in 2 bags) so if need the itch, I can use his, but it been on the cards for a while now.

I thought you had a new campaign on a park lake? 
Nice that everyone is being supportive and we all hope you'll stay tuned.
Good luck fella

In my past Iv had a couple of “ the inevitable has happened moments “
In my case it was a relationship problem and the other was when I was fostering… but came back to fishing which if I’m honest keeps me sane  
Keep the account open you got mates on here and you can always message us …and your posts were always good 👍
As for the fishing gear you can replace it 6 months or a year down the line the lakes will always be there and the fish will have got bigger ..still got to catch them tho
 
 

All good, just been on cards for a while, and spoke to a guy who deals in full setups local.