Turbo-Carp and Fishing In A Goldfish Bowl!

My ‘long pole to the island week’ that I was looking forward to had a good start, but steadily declined as the week wore on, and by Sunday night I was tearing my hair out, or would... 

Lies, Thieves, and Skullduggery!

Right! Let’s get something out of the way before we get onto the fishing! Regular readers (or should that be reader?) will know that I’m not really the biggest fan of our cross-town... 

Winter Tactics Required ?

My usual midweek outings were somewhat curtailed by hospital visits again, but they old nuts seem to be behaving themselves now, and the lack of action was getting to me by the end... 

Barlborough, Barnburgh and Barbel!

Last week I commented on how everything seemed to be moving into winter mode, the fish shoaling up tightly, and becoming a bit harder to catch in any numbers. I felt the full force... 

Off Come The Wheels!

Many weeks ago I stated that when the wheels fall off for me they often do so in quite spectacular style. Maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration on my part to describe this weeks matches,... 

Enjoy the Tripp?

Well, after yet another week where my midweek match calendar was decimated by doctors’ visits and other stuff, one good thing to report is that my rancid knacker-bag is fully healed... 

A Bit Of A Tangle!

Talk about coming back to earth with a bump! After my Houdini act with the unseasonal biscuit-loving carp last week, and a Sunday spent helping Mandy on her ladies match (which incidentally... 

Get Out Of Jail!

Now then! Back to the grindstone with the blogging! I meant to start on Sunday night, while all the week’s trials and tribulations were fresh in my mind, but a mental block computer-wise... 

Cruising To Victory!

 Only two matches to report on this week due to another round of hospital visits with me mam & dad, who incidentally are both much better and have been given a green light to go... 

Dr Evil Strikes Back!

The scare with my mam last weekend that saw me break the land speed record on my way home from Bank End was just a taster for the week ahead! It turns out that she’d had a mild stroke,... 

Sky Lining for Beginners!

Like I said last time, pointing out that I was in the middle of a good run was bound to put the kybosh on it, and I must admit I came pretty close, but the weekend finished with something... 

On Fire!

I signed off last time saying I was making my debut on a couple of new venues, which I was looking forward to, and it’s fair to say I experienced a degree of success over the week!... 

Techno-Trouble!

Wa-hey! Finally back in the fold folks! I’ve said it before on these pages; computers ain’t my strong point, and when they go wrong I’m totally knackered! In our house it’s... 

A Breath Of Fresh Air!

Last week’s long overdue win at Barlborough, together with a fishing-free week, saw me eager to get going Saturday for the regular Saturday open at Woodlands Farm. Once again, the... 

Swings and Roundabouts!

It’s been a real roller-coaster of a weekend for me folks, finally breaking me duck up at Barlborough, but really copping one in the nuts on Sunday at bank end! So, here goes. Due... 

Silver Lining!

I signed off last time after a dismal showing at KJS, with an early bath after just two fish had been daft enough to find their way into my keepnet. The two mile drive home and a lovely... 

The Gypsy Returns!

Heyup folks, back in the fold after a couple of trips to the caravan with Mandy during the week, catching some ridiculously easy to fool carp from the on site lake! Seriously, they... 

A week of mixed fortunes!

One of my favourite techniques, possibly THE favourite, is catching shallow. I’m not fussy about the species, carp obviously build a weight quickly, but canny roach or F1’s keep... 

Shallow Success!

Sorry about the delay folks, it’s just that the matches have been coming thick and fast just of late, with the big one, the Sheffield Star Green ‘Un semi final being the main event... 

A Trip To The Dentist…

I’ve just returned from a trip to the dentists, where a clean bill of health for another six months was tempered slightly by the ominous warning that there was quite a lot of wear... 

Tale From The Commercial Bank

Heyup folks, Wraggy here again, with another ‘tale from the commercial bank’. I know it use to be riverbank but times change, unlike the weather at the moment! Just been up to me... 

First Ton Of The Year!

Only two matches to report this week guys, but plenty of talking points in them, so here goes. Mandy & me had had a full week of stuff to do and places to be, so come the weekend... 

The ‘Million Bites Week’

Hmm. The ‘million bites week’ didn’t exactly go to plan! It was more like a ‘what went wrong week’, but there was a silver lining to the cloud that descended over the Wraggy... 

From Barracuda to Bank End!

Heyup folks, Wraggy here reporting for duty fresh from two stunning weeks in Mexico! Best holiday I’ve ever had, hot weather for the missus, good food, and I even managed to sneak... 

Discover The Joy Of Koi!

The Skegness and Mablethorpe area of the east coast is a popular holiday destination for anglers , and while there is an abundance of venues for the holiday angler to visit, this one...