Constant
aggravation from partners and wives does not deter us, even the resulting
divorces fail to stop us! I have met many a carp specialist that has been
issued the ultimatum: "That's it! It's ME or CARP!"
Guess
who won.
I
think the answer is to be found, not at the river or lake bank, but when we
are away from there, whilst we are doing the things that keep us from our
sport, at work or at home.
Carp
fill our minds and govern our emotions. The thoughts of fishing- for them
that are always whizzing round our heads. New ideas, new tactics and concoctions
of bait, most of them failing our expectations miserably after the first try.
Now
is the time our love for carp is permanently forged, the preparation, making
of baits, tying rigs in front of the telly...."this one is sure to catch
that monster we know is in the lake."
Each
time we plan a trip it's like a buying lottery ticket. We have to wait for
the draw, the excitement, the anticipation, the disappointments and the rewards.
Mix
these, the most powerful of emotions, with the memories of tranquil summer
sunsets, frosty winter mornings, the odd spiral of kettle steam rising above
a line of dew-covered bivvys at dawn. Throw in a handful of men and women
and mix with the most powerful and elusive of all freshwater fish, and you
have a recipe for a sport that will be around forever, constantly growing
in popularity.
I
have tried to cover all aspects of the sport and thrown in some tips that
will save you money and maybe help you catch more carp. If you have anything
to contribute drop me a line Carp Universe
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