Quest Fishing Adventures Podcast - Carp Pike Barbel Chub Perch Tench Catfish Gotta Catch Them All

In this month's update, I talk through everything that's been going on behind the scenes as we edge closer to spring. One of the big things covered is the Fishery Managers Course I attended. It was a proper eye-opener and gave me a much deeper understanding of what really goes into running a fishery properly. From water quality to stock management, it's given me a whole new level of respect for the people who keep our lakes ticking. There's been plenty of prep work as well. I've been spending time walking the lake I plan to focus on this spring, watching for signs, learning the depths, looking at features, and generally trying to build a proper picture before I even think about getting serious with the rods. The older I get, the more I realise preparation is everything. I also cover the DO (dissolved oxygen) testing I've been doing on my lakes. Understanding oxygen levels and how they change gives you a real edge, especially heading into warmer months. It's something I'm taking more seriously this year and I explain why. On top of that, I was involved in a work party, giving a bit back and helping improve the lake. If you fish somewhere regularly, it only feels right to chip in when you can. Fishing-wise, I managed to squeeze in a couple of overnighters during the month. Nothing crazy, just time on the bank, keeping the wheels turning and staying connected to it all. I also chat about the big Carp Show coming up in March. It's the big one, and I'm really looking forward to it. Shows are always a good chance to see what's new, have a chat, and soak up a bit of inspiration before the season properly kicks off. If you're enjoying the podcast and want to follow more of what I'm doing, head over to YouTube and search questfishingadventures (all one word, no spaces). As always, thanks for listening and being part of the journey. Spring is coming… and I've got a feeling this year could be special.

Alright, welcome back to the podcast and welcome to the January update.I'll be honest straight off the bat, this episode isn't about big hits or hero shots, because January has absolutely not been that kind of month. I've only managed one actual fishing trip, and even that felt more like a reconnaissance mission than a session.Most of January's been spent doing what looks suspiciously like not fishing at all. A lot of walking around the lake, staring into the water like I know exactly what I'm looking for, chatting to other anglers, and convincing myself that every tiny ripple is definitely a carp. I've had the marker rod out, felt around for gravel bars, found a few decent spots, and generally tried to build a picture of what's going on under the surface.So yeah, not much time with rods out, but plenty of prep. Laying the groundwork, learning the water, and trying to stack the odds just a little bit more in my favour for when it actually counts. It's not the glamorous side of fishing, but it's all part of the game.If nothing else, I've done enough “prep” this month to fully justify blanking later on.Check me out on YouTube :Quest Fishing Adventures Q.F.A - YouTube

After disappearing longer than a carp in crystal-clear water (last episode was May 26th, 2024

Trying once again to unlock the code on Rousebarn 2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Back out again surface Fishing with the young legend Dylan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

It is time. Time to get the surface rod back out! LETS see how this pans out ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Well I wanted to go back soon after my last trip to try out a small theory I have and also I have in the back of my head the fact I will be putting in a big campaign on Lily Lake soon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So I have decided to take a trip back to silty Shallows in todays pod. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

*****NEW LAKE***** So in this podcast I'm fishing another new lake on my tickets. The plan was not to fish it this soon by the stars have alined which pushed me to put the rods out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Well the plan was to jump back on Five Pillers but due to my swim being taken I decided to fish a different lake in today episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So time has come for me to jump back on this mega lake on a mission to catch my first carp out of here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Back out in search of another 30lber from this lake. Fingers crossed the Carp gods will be shining down on me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So decide I have to call back in on the Noisy Lake with a mission to try and get back in one of the honey holes see if I can catch another one of the beautiful carp that live in this lake. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Well time for a change on this lake. I need to change my swim as it as switched off. So come have a listen to see what I have come up with and if it pays off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So after purchasing that chicken tikka liquid and then every time I have just it in my carp fishing. I have always thought that the smell would be great on the river. So I just had to give it ago. Come and have a listen to see if it worked. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Back out on Rousebarn 2 and jumping back on the same spots as last week. With one thing in mind that lump of a carp I lost!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

I just had to go back. This lake will not beat me again in the winter. I just know I have the ability to catch from this lake all year round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

When things don't go to plan part 2 but leigh does get drunk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Looks like this is the start of the campaign on Lillys Lake and about time I say. It's not going to be easy but if I can catch at least one carp out I'll be buzzing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Well what can I say. Its my 4th trip on this lake and I'm gonna spoil it now. I have completed it! A must listen podcast!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

I had the calling to go back to Silty Shallows as I really enjoyed the few visits I fished there the back end of the year and I also felt I had a good chance of putting my first carp on the bank this year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

When things don't go to plan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Back on the Gade for a weekend Evening in search of that first barbel! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So back down to the gade like an excited child at Christmas. I'm really enjoying these trips on the river. But will today be the day that a barbel will take the bait? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

I'm back and this time I'm ready. I feel I have learned from the last trip and have made adjustments to my set up. But will they work?????? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Welcome to Chapter 5 of Quest Fishing Adventures Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

It's the final trip of the year and what a way to finish it off. Fishing with my cousin Nathan for barbel on the river gade. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

It's that time of year when Alex and I have our Christmas fish and the carp trophy is awarded. The question is will I win it for the 3rd year in a row? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Merry Christmas from the bank. The question is will the carp gods give me a Christmas present. I've been good, I promise santa! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So it's cold and I mean cold. All of a sudden the temperature in the UK has dropped. But that's not gonna put me off getting the carp rods out today. So come find out how this little adventure unfolds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So back down to silty Shallows after last weeks successful trip with Dyls. But this week I'm also joined with Alex. Let's see how this mini adventure unfolds . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

**NEW LAKE** Yes yes new lake again and this time I'm joined with Dylan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So 3rd trip back on one of my new lakes in search of one of the A Team carp that live in here. Lessons have been learned from the last 2 trips and adjustments have been made which really paid off in the last trip. So will this be the trip that the carp gods bless me with a 30lber????? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So my second trip back and I know what swim I am B lining too after my last successful trip. But there is one thing in the back of my head. What I'm I going to do with the second rod. I need some action on that rod. So come and have a listen to see how it all unfolds in this little mini adventure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

NEW LAKE ALERT. It's time for me to try another new lake on my ticket. Not a big pit but it does hold some 30's to have a go at. Defo buzzing about this one from what Alex has told me about it. So come have a listen to see how my adventure goes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So it's time to get the drop shot rod back out and chase down some perch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Well I did not expect to back on this lake so quick bit when the chance comes you gotta take it.a --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Back in search of one of the amazing Carp from Lily's Lake. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

NEW TICKET....NEW LAKES I've been on this waiting list for a long time but finally I'm in. Check out this podcast to find out more and guess what my best mate Alex is with me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

At last I have managed to pull my self away from The Noisy Lake and get back on Lily Lake. Far to long over due and I'm buzzing for it. So let's see how I get on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So back out on the Noisy Lake, but this timed joined with one of my good mates Ben. We are of course in search of one of the 30lber that live in this lake. But with my last few testing trips here will the carp gods bless us. LETS FIND OUT! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So today I catch up with my cousin Nathan and his boy Charlie on a ticet that i dropped last season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So back on the Noisy lake for just 1 trip this week, but it only takes 1 bite! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

With time running out fast my Mission for another 30lber out of this lake mounts on the pressure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

My adventure continues back down the Noisy Lake in hope of having another 30 out before I pull off and move back on Lilys Lake. I have a new plan that I want to try out and see if that will produce me more takes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Well I'm back out for first recorded podcast on the bank in a while and it's my birthday too. So will the carp gods give me a 30lb Carp as a present. Come and have a listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Hey I'm back. This is just a little podcast to let you know why I've not put any content out and a thank you --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

Back out for a bit of surface Fishing and I love it. Has to be one of the best ways to catch fish. So come and have a listen to see how these few trips unfold. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So it has to be done a trip back to the Noisy Lake after having all those nice carp out in the last podcast. I would be stupid not too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

So in this trip I'm heading back to the Noisy Lake and I'm joined with my good friend Ben. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support

In search of my new target of 30lb. The campaign continues in this Saturday overnighter. Will the carp gods shine down on me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/questfishingadventures/support