It's that time again - two carp sessions ahead and the question begs asking, what to do this time around as far as presentation goes?
It is often said that we derive our wisdom from our parents and those old folk around us. Many of the younger generation believe this to be untrue and think it is of their own making that they know everything. Same can be said for many a carp angler some of which I've had the pleasure of meeting. I have fished with some, listened to others and I realise everyone has their own story and I for one really don't know everything in Specimen Carp Fishing, best to listen and learn. That said the 2nd carp session is a 3 day trip down memory lane with the old man. I say the Old Man but in truth he is my oldest friend for many years now and an avid carp angler, a man of wit, understanding, humility and a fine sense of humor. I have certainly learnt something from watching the Old Man fish, mellow indeed. My real 'Old Man' I believe could be watching me from wherever he is, hopefully proud, the man that got me hooked on fishing, the man that disciplined me, the man that reared me and taught me hard work killed no one and it takes a man to be a man. I think he did me the greatest favour when he put a rod in my hand - for that I am always grateful.
The session is planned and the Old Man is excited. I mentioned to him that the bait is on me but knowing him he'll bring his own concoction of bait which to my amazement works I might add. To give him the best advantage of catching first I opted to fish two rods and let him fish three. When a man reaches a certain age I guess they do deserve to be given every chance of something better that will put a smile on their face or make them feel that they worth something, after all we also getting old. For some time now the old man has been asking me to plan a session. I guess simply to 'get out there' and enjoy the best that life has to offer. Indeed I'm not sure about you but life itself is as perennial as the grass so for him I'll make every effort to see a bend in his rod and a smile on his face holding a carp for a photo.
What is this life we truly have anyway, when last have you sat down with your own 'Old Man' over a cup of tea, when last have you done something for your old man. Take your old man out fishing even if he doesn't fish, sit him down, make him comfortable and do what you should do best - be a son to him. We don't have them forever.
Some of us find it in 'another old man' who became our friend.
This is fishing on a much bigger scale. It isnt just about pods and alarms and the finer things in your tackle box. It's about memories and good times. I have many of those than I have hooks. Take nothing for granted.
Get out there
Fish Hard - Fish Smart - Stay Safe
Taken from the Carp diaries
John'O
It is often said that we derive our wisdom from our parents and those old folk around us. Many of the younger generation believe this to be untrue and think it is of their own making that they know everything. Same can be said for many a carp angler some of which I've had the pleasure of meeting. I have fished with some, listened to others and I realise everyone has their own story and I for one really don't know everything in Specimen Carp Fishing, best to listen and learn. That said the 2nd carp session is a 3 day trip down memory lane with the old man. I say the Old Man but in truth he is my oldest friend for many years now and an avid carp angler, a man of wit, understanding, humility and a fine sense of humor. I have certainly learnt something from watching the Old Man fish, mellow indeed. My real 'Old Man' I believe could be watching me from wherever he is, hopefully proud, the man that got me hooked on fishing, the man that disciplined me, the man that reared me and taught me hard work killed no one and it takes a man to be a man. I think he did me the greatest favour when he put a rod in my hand - for that I am always grateful.
The session is planned and the Old Man is excited. I mentioned to him that the bait is on me but knowing him he'll bring his own concoction of bait which to my amazement works I might add. To give him the best advantage of catching first I opted to fish two rods and let him fish three. When a man reaches a certain age I guess they do deserve to be given every chance of something better that will put a smile on their face or make them feel that they worth something, after all we also getting old. For some time now the old man has been asking me to plan a session. I guess simply to 'get out there' and enjoy the best that life has to offer. Indeed I'm not sure about you but life itself is as perennial as the grass so for him I'll make every effort to see a bend in his rod and a smile on his face holding a carp for a photo.
What is this life we truly have anyway, when last have you sat down with your own 'Old Man' over a cup of tea, when last have you done something for your old man. Take your old man out fishing even if he doesn't fish, sit him down, make him comfortable and do what you should do best - be a son to him. We don't have them forever.
Some of us find it in 'another old man' who became our friend.
This is fishing on a much bigger scale. It isnt just about pods and alarms and the finer things in your tackle box. It's about memories and good times. I have many of those than I have hooks. Take nothing for granted.
Get out there
Fish Hard - Fish Smart - Stay Safe
Taken from the Carp diaries
John'O