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Fishing Tales And Stories

Richard Handel

Fishy Tales & Stories is a podcast of my fishing adventures and stories. Is full of tips and ideas.

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Trip 22 Carp Fishing - 2025

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/09/13

I wasn’t planning to arrive at the lake on a Monday night—not originally. But sometimes the stars align, or in this case, a shift in the weather, an open diary, and a nagging sense of timing all came together. I’ve learnt over the years not to ignore that instinct.A large southwesterly weather front was sweeping through, bringing cloud cover, warmth, and that rolling, humid air pressure that often gets the carp on the move. If that wind hadn’t started hacking into the Airfield Lake, I probably

00:16:21

Trip 21 Carp Fishing - 2025

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2025/09/06

Session Journal – Early JulyWith the heatwave finally taking a break and a couple of free nights in the diary, I found myself back on the bank in early July. Reports from the lake weren’t exactly encouraging—it had been fishing hard, and water levels were the lowest I’d seen in years. Still, it was all to play for.Ian had arrived the day before and mentioned that the lake was very busy. I messaged another member to check if he was doing his usual one-nighter, hoping I might be able to slide into his

00:28:34

Trip 20 Carp Fishing - 2025

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2025/08/30

A Blowout, a Buzzer, and a Battle – A Session to RememberWith the weather nudging into the high twenties—26, maybe even 28 degrees—it was too hot for my liking. I knew sleep at home would be a restless affair, so the lake felt like the best escape. I wrapped up my last gardening job by 11, shot home to load the car, and just had one last task—drop the eldest off at her boyfriend's. From there, it was lake time.By 12:30, I was finally on the road… and right into a dose of classic British road

00:21:52

Trip 19 Carp Fishing - Back on the Bank – Man Flu...

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2025/08/23

Welcome back to another fishing adventure. It’s been a week longer than I originally planned, and to be honest, I’m still not 100% sure I should even be out fishing. But after surviving a couple of days back at work and feeling reasonably okay, I figured some bankside recovery time was just what the doctor ordered.The man flu struck hard while I was away camping in Wales. I ended up coming home three days earlier than planned—and truthfully, I probably should have cut the trip even shorter. Just to

00:17:00

Trip 18 Carp Fishing - Thunderstorms

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/08/16

There are moments in carp angling when instinct kicks in—when the changing sky and shifting pressure whisper that now is the time. After a prolonged spell of still, bright weather, a dramatic change had been forecast. A low-pressure front was moving in, bringing with it a band of rain followed by patchy showers. To any seasoned angler, this was a beacon—conditions that just scream feeding spell. I knew I had to act.With a few gardening jobs to wrap up first, I spent the morning moving soil and

00:33:26

Trip 17 Carp Fishing - Never Give up - Syndicate...

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/08/09

There’s a certain freedom that comes with two nights on the bank — a kind of rare permission that makes every cast, every move, that much more purposeful. I’d been granted that freedom once again, thanks to the understanding of my wife and family, and I wasn't about to waste it. After a couple of tricky sessions that ended in blanks, I was determined to get it right this time. If the carp were going to make me work for it, I was more than willing to put in the effort.I pulled through the gate

00:22:52

Live From The Bank Trip 25 Carp Fishing 2025

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/08/07

July Update

00:13:37

Trip 16 Crap Fishing - just sometimes - Syndicate...

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/08/02

With limited time available to me for the rest of May, I really need each trip to count.After a few hours of gardening this morning, I arrived at the lake in the early afternoon. The conditions weren’t ideal—there was a fresh northeasterly wind blowing across the water, bringing a chill with it. Still, I’d seen no signs of spawning since Sunday, and that continued today. Unfortunately, visible signs of carp were scarce too, aside from a few indications in the area I’ve chosen—though not in any great

00:48:37

Trip 15 Carp Fishing 2025 - Just before they spawned,...

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2025/07/26

After a false start on Wednesday, which saw me heading home just a couple of hours after I arrived, I found myself once again back at the lake. Somehow, I’d gravitated back to the same swim—tucked under the trees, shaded from the harsh sunlight, and blessed with a cool breeze that occasionally drifted across my face like nature’s own sigh of relief. It felt familiar. Safe. A natural corner that always seemed to hold potential.The Fox Voyager tarp giving me shadeBut this session was already

00:14:09

Trip 14 Carp Fishing - 2025 - A Last-Minute Chance

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2025/07/19

Originally, the plan was simple. I was meant to meet up with my mate, who’d finally secured a place on my syndicate after being on the waiting list for what felt like forever. We'd been planning it for weeks, talking tactics, swim choices, and baiting strategies. You know how it is — the kind of excitement that builds up when two mates finally get the green light to fish together.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on how you look at it, life threw him a curveball. He got the call he

00:11:09

Live From The Bank Trip 22 Carp Fishing 2025

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/07/18

It's been a strange trip, full of highs and lows.

00:30:11

Trip 13 Carp Fishing - 2025 - First trip of 2025 on...

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/07/12

After a few days of scratching my head, poring over weather apps, wind charts, and half-forgotten notes, I finally made the call. Easter Sunday morning. Something about the timing felt right—maybe not scientific, but instinct counts for a lot in this game. I loaded the gear and headed back to a place that has lived in my head for years now—Airfield Lake. The mythical monster common had been circling my thoughts again, and whether it’s real or just legend, I couldn’t ignore the pull any longer.Some

00:13:04

Trip 12 Carp fishing- more Nutrabaits Blank Saver...

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/07/05

Trip 12 Carp fishing- more Nutrabaits Blank Saver Testing

00:09:06

Live From The Bank Trip 21 Carp Fishing 2025

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2025/07/05

We tried

00:22:54

Watch - Trip 11 Carp Fishing - 2025

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2025/06/28

The Blank Saver Test: A Week of Unexpected TurnsThis week didn’t turn out quite the way I expected. Things changed, and the fishing trip I had planned was completely altered by circumstances beyond my control. At one point, I seriously considered not going at all. But then, I thought that would be silly—a wasted opportunity. Instead, I opted for my club lake, mainly for the peace and quiet it offers, and I figured it would be a good opportunity to test out a few things. I arrived around 11:30 am to

00:48:37

Trip 15 Carp Fishing 2025 - Just before they spawned,...

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/06/21

00:31:04

Watch -Trip 10 Carp Fishing - 2025

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/06/21

It finally feels like we've turned a corner with the weather. Night time temperatures are now holding at 6-7 °C, with daytime reaching a comfortable 15-16 °C. The pressure is dropping nicely for a day or two—just about perfect conditions.I wasn’t sure I’d even get a swim for this last full week of fishing. With so many anglers planning trips, I half-expected to end up on Airfield Lake—something I hoped to avoid until May.Pulling into the main car park, I was relieved to see just two cars

00:08:16

Live From The Bank Trip 20 Carp Fishing 2025 - Part 2

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2025/06/20

The hard work paid off.

00:13:55

Live From The Bank Trip 20 Carp Fishing 2025 - Part 1

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/06/19

Hiding away from the heatwave under the trees.

00:18:18

Watch - Trip 9 Carp Fishing 2025

Fishing Tales And Stories ·

2025/06/14

With only two trips available for me to fish on Meadow Lake, I'm back at it. There's a good chance there will be a few more anglers this week than last. Apparently, it was very quiet here. I can only assume the weather played a part in that, keeping many away from the banks.After an entertaining drive, trying to avoid a traffic jam, I arrived at the lake just before 9 am, only to find three other anglers fishing. I took a drive around the lake and chatted with them. First and foremost, there

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