Not feeling it!

[commonly]

So, I joined a little syndicate recently. 

Well stocked to a few early 40's,

Initially thought there's a few odd rules, but whatever.

As times gone by (4 x 48's), I've had a low 30 on the first visit) I've sort of lost interest in the place.

A few mates are on the ticket, but we haven't been free at the same time for a social.

After fishing a reservoir and that feeling of having something no ones caught before, I've just not had the same buzz with this place.

The search for a decent venue continues i guess?? 

[yonny]

14 hours ago, commonly said:

A few mates are on the ticket, but we haven't been free at the same time for a social.

Tricky one mate.

I never fish as well on a social as I do on my own. When you're on your own it's easier to put 100% into your angling imo.

I guess you need to ask yourself why you're not feeling it. In my experience, catching a few good fish is the best way to start feeling it, so I'd go all out to bag a good'n before winter hits. Staring at a 40lber in the net is a sure fire way to get the buzz back and you have the opportunity to do that right there in front of you. If it were me, I'd forget about the socials and get down there with a plan to watch, and watch, and watch, and move onto them at any given hour. Hard work always pays off and the harder you work, the bigger the buzz when it all comes good.

[commonly]

Thanks @yonny, wise words as always.

It's just lost, or not got that sparkle for me.

I must admit a big turn off was finding out my son's couldn't put a carp rod out, when I was told they could fish with me.

I broke my usual rule, of not fishing barbless venues.

They always have the most ridiculous set of rules, for the most random reasons???

Maybe my estate ticket is where I should focus. Literally no rules whatsoever 

[kevtaylor]

59 minutes ago, commonly said:

Thanks @yonny, wise words as always.

It's just lost, or not got that sparkle for me.

I must admit a big turn off was finding out my son's couldn't put a carp rod out, when I was told they could fish with me.

I broke my usual rule, of not fishing barbless venues.

They always have the most ridiculous set of rules, for the most random reasons???

Maybe my estate ticket is where I should focus. Literally no rules whatsoever 

You go off places - sometimes unexpectedly it happens, I do agree with Yonny though in that you've got the ticket and there are whackers, it's a great time of year now right into Dec.  You've paid the money why not commit to having a good bash if you're not renewing, nothing more rewarding/inspiring than seeing the broad back of a monster in your net!

All it takes is seeing one patch of bubbles at dawn and you might have unlocked the autumn feed-up area and a hit could be on!

 

[elmoputney]

I agree with the others, you might as well have a bash at those whackers, you've got the ticket and you may as well, you might find you enjoy it when you catch another one. That being said I couldn't be bothered to go tonight, I was so tired last night I couldn't be harrised to sort my kit out just to rush before dark, so I didn't 😂

You might find the banks are a bit quieter now and that might help you to enjoy it. Rather than comparing it to the other place look at the challenge you are faced with and think how best to catch them whackers. 

 

Edited 23 hours ago by elmoputney

[salokcinnodrog]

On 16/10/2025 at 18:18, commonly said:

So, I joined a little syndicate recently. 

Well stocked to a few early 40's,

Initially thought there's a few odd rules, but whatever.

As times gone by (4 x 48's), I've had a low 30 on the first visit) I've sort of lost interest in the place.

A few mates are on the ticket, but we haven't been free at the same time for a social.

After fishing a reservoir and that feeling of having something no ones caught before, I've just not had the same buzz with this place.

The search for a decent venue continues i guess?? 

Like @yonny I never fish as well on a social as I do on my own. However like you I have lost interest in carp fishing at the moment, despite having a good syndicate, for a couple of reasons, most of which revolves around my dad.

I'm also slightly bugged by issues that happened around members who only fished when their other syndicate was closed.

I tend to catch when I can do 3 or 4 days, and either setup on fish, or prime an area for them to move onto.

However I do know I love the lake and when things work out I will be back on there aiming to catch both Chestnut and the BC along with any other fish that just happen to come my way.

[jh92]

On 16/10/2025 at 18:18, commonly said:

So, I joined a little syndicate recently. 

Well stocked to a few early 40's,

Initially thought there's a few odd rules, but whatever.

As times gone by (4 x 48's), I've had a low 30 on the first visit) I've sort of lost interest in the place.

A few mates are on the ticket, but we haven't been free at the same time for a social.

After fishing a reservoir and that feeling of having something no ones caught before, I've just not had the same buzz with this place.

The search for a decent venue continues i guess?? 

It's took me a while to adjust from the ressies as well mate, I love everything about it. Fishing at range, spodding big beds of bait out, hauling multiple 20s a day 👌🤣 I haven't really done any fishing on the reservoirs this year, its been mainly the canal and the complex. Totally different type of fishing imho, really weedy waters, trying to find little holes in the weed then trying to present a bait over it lol. I think out of the last 30 days I've spent about 5 at home, and only had 2 carp (same fish 🤣)

Starting to feel burnt out from it now, ended up coming home this afternoon, but now I'm watching the weather forecast and we've got some low pressure coming in and now I'm thinking should I go back down 🤣