Big Carp Magazine  |  Big Carp 235
Choosing the right syndicate for you
These days choosing the right syndicate to suit your own personal carp fishing situation is essential. With prices as much as £2000 for a single season it’s an expensive mistake to make if you suddenly realise after a few sessions that this fishery is not for you. Syndicate fishing has become more and more popular as time goes on. There are several reasons for this, and it’s not just about the fish. A syndicate offers a certain security. They are more often than not locked sites where only fellow syndicate members can gain access. This means no nuisance visitors, dog walkers or more importantly tackle thieves, although I know this still happens regardless on some venues.
The camaraderie of a syndicate is second to none, if you so desire, although you can keep yourself to yourself if you wish. However most find that it soon becomes syndicate versus carp, and the catches of all the syndicate guys are well received. Some syndicates have attained almost legendary status over the years, and most anglers of the eighties followed the antics of ‘The Loonies and The Toads’, Savay Lake’s most famous syndicate. These days none are quite so flamboyant as those, but there are still some fantastic syndicates available to those with the money
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Big Carp Magazine Big Carp 235.