BRRRRR.............getting colder!

So its getting colder and the winter tactics are definitely in full swing and there have been some cracking plump, fattened up carp caught from a number of locations. Here is just one of them caught by our friend Mark Casper

Just had a read of Airfields Lakes blog (http://blog.airfieldlakes.com/) and Rich has just stocked Mustang lake with 20 more mirrors the biggest going in just under 16lb. I must find the time to go for a couple of days. On that point i haven't been out for a while. There has been a lot of things going on and they haven't all been fishing related.

On the plus side it is nearly Christmas!!! This is a great time to buy a friend or family member that piece of carping kit they have been needing. Check out our suppliers on Carp Times to have a look where you can source it from (http://www.carptimes.co.uk/tackle).

I imagine lots of you carpers/ angling fans will be emerging on the Norfolk Show ground for the British Carp and Angling Show. I will be there myself but in a networking nature speaking to potential suppliers for the new website not exhibiting. This will be a great event with tutorials, many different suppliers, free goodies and many competitions to enter. Matt Hayes will be amongst the people attending i believe so it will offer a great opportunity to chat to someone who has made a living out of successful angling. For more information have a look and check out the latest updates regarding the show (http://www.britishcarpshow.co.uk/index.htm).
Make sure you keep that weekend free..............21st and 22nd january!!


For now get lucky and don't forget to pack your thermals. Its getting chilly on the................finger tips!!

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Getting set for a day session

So today has been spent getting a few things ready for my day session on Thursday to Airfield Lakes. It involved a trip to see my friend Will at Darrow Fishing Tackle (http://www.darrowfarm.co.uk/) just outside Diss in Norfolk to get some of the desired bait, flavourings, pellet and some PVA as supplies were running low. Bait is now being soaked and i have prepared some bags ready for action..........i just hope i have more action than last time!! I am feeling good about Thursday's trip however because Richard has said in his blog (http://blog.airfieldlakes.com/) the lake has been fishing pretty well and the carp are now starting to feed on Nash squid and Mainline Cell boilies. We will see how we get on!

I hope when i arrive Thursday there isn't too many lines in the water so i will have a pick of swims. Thats all for now carpers.............be lucky and tight lines!!

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Wedding weekend!

Now i know this is not fishing related at all but i like to know how you fishermen got on over the weekend if you were lucky enough to wet a line so i am keeping you posted on what i got up to.

The 'Wedding Weekend' started Friday night. To cut a long rather dull story short it involved me getting in from work and going to help prep for the wedding that was taking place on the Saturday...............5 hours later we returned home midnight knowing we had to be back at 9 to assist and help the groom get through the day as my delightful other half was 'Best woman'...............not the conventional way but hey it was different and a good choice! The wedding came and went without a glitch and we ate loads of food and had a very chilled out party after which was fantastic. We left at 9pm as we were both struggling to keep our eyes open!!

Sunday came and i had foolishly set my alarm for 7am to get up and watch England take on Georgia in the rugby world cup. Needless to say we won convincingly and i should of stayed in bed. Sunday afternoon arrived and it was Wedding Fair time! This is something, if i am being honest i never thought i would of got into but as i am getting married myself and my fiancee has a wedding directory i have found myself drawn in to these shows and dare i say it........they are actually ok. We were there for 3 hours.........i know......longer than planned and anticipated as it enabled my other half to do some networking. We chilled out after the show and had a drink and i was thinking.........why am i not fishing?! Needless to say i didn't say this out loud! We drove the short distance home and chilled out after a weekend full of cupcakes, dresses, dramas and emotions.

All in all i had a great weekend and it makes me even more excited about my trip to Airfield Lakes on Thursday!!

Hope you got a few on the bank over the weekend if you were fortunate enough to go fishing for now tight lines!!