Very nice, I know some of the fish have grown tremendously since I was last there. Haven’t been in a long time, since I started at my syndicate I’ve pretty much spent all my time there. Should really get my arse in gear & put some videos together. Can’t believe it’s been 4yrs since my last one. But work & family was hectic. But has brought many exciting changes in my life. Maybe I should do a little blog & show people what’s been going on

Well being a bit of a cac-handed left hander whilst trying to make sure I got a good shot with the camera proved harder than I thought.

Hi thanks for your comment, Yes fish a lot of day tickets in and around the Kent area. I would say the one I hear about the most Mid Kent Fisheries. They have a variety of different tickets styles available with dozens of lakes that fall under them. That’ll probably be your best bet

cabman2006 hi buddy thanks for getting in touch. I know it’s been a very long time now almost 2yrs. But as you mention it I am currently putting a short catch up video together with some of my recent captures. Along with what I’ve been getting up to. A few months ago my wife and I finished up our tenancy at the pub we were running, that what was eating up a lot of my time and for a lot of 2018/19 I hadn’t really fished much at all, but I had been working on a few things. I now run a custom hook bait & carp tackle company called Carpers Essentials. It has been going for a around 6 months and it continuing to grow. So wanted the video to show some of that as well. There is a Facebook & Instagram page for it as well as a website go check it out. As for Chequertree because of my lack of fishing I’ve not been there for a while, but I do know their Lake 1 is still fishing well and has at least 2-3 30+overs in there now to around 35lb. So you in with even more of a chance of a good sized fish.

Angling Passion thanks, I’m still fishing that syndciate and started get amongst the mirrors now too.

@@StevieDCarpAngler Nice one great stuff

Angling Passion hi buddy, thanks for the comment. Yes there are plans to get some content back up and running. There’s been a lot of changes over the last couple of years since my last few videos. Around 6 months ago I started my new company called Carpers Essentials. I make hand rolled hook baits and supply hooks and terminal tackle, plus lots of other things slowly being added. So the intent is to start getting some sessions going and showcase some catch reports from my team members.

@@StevieDCarpAngler Now this sounds a great thing to do i am pleased for you mate. I wouldn't mind testing some of your hand rolled bait i be willing to make videos on it if you like.

Angling Passion well if you like head on over to www.carpersessentials.co.uk and you can have a look a all the ranges I offer it’s grown quite considerably over the last few months and as I mentioned before more to come. You can also look for Carpers Essentials on Facebook & Instagram (I use Instagram more tbh) and can see some of the result that lots of people are having. And send me any questions you may have.

@@StevieDCarpAngler i will check it out now thanks mate

CNGaming hi thanks for your comment. I would always generally fish swims across 14, 15 & 16 round the back half of lake 1, always seemed to find a few bigger fish there.

andy glad you enjoyed the video, in my first few videos I am using my dads custom rods - 12ft - 2.75/3lb tc I believe but not branded so can’t give make or model. They are around 30yrs old and still going strong but for sentimental reasons I tend not to use them now. I have recently moved onto Nash Scope rods, as I prefer dealing with minimal kit

@@StevieDCarpAngler nice, not been down Lovelace for years. When I used to go it was so quiet down there, I could be the only one on the bank and that was weekends Sure it's changed now

andy it’s a lovely little lake must have some 30’s in there now. I haven’t been myself for around a year but I haven’t been fishing a lot in general because of work. I believe Gareth is in the process of obtaining planning permission for a second lake which I think he will then make one of the lakes a syndicate/members lake.

BivvyboundTv Thanks for the sub buddy, I’ve done the same for you. It’s been a while since I’ve put any content out but plenty of things on the way.

Danny Mears thanks chap, Yh can’t believe this was over 2yrs ago now. Still haven’t beaten it! But I’ve been busy with new projects. Which in turn will bring some new videos to the channel in the coming weeks. Keep a look out!

Fisherman and Biker Hi Buddy, thanks for touching base. Yes I do still fish. Although this last year I fished only a handful of times due to work commitments. But I have been working on a few videos that will be coming out soon, mostly based around a project I have been working on for the last 12 months or so. If you get the chance either head to Facebook and search ‘@banksidebaitsuk’ or Instagram ‘@bankside_baits’ in which I will be specialising in custom cork ball pop-ups. The business it self goes live on the 1st of Feb and come June I will be finishing my current career and concentrating on that full time. So all being well it will help launch a couple of new ‘series’ of videos in which I will spend a more time on the bank, travel to more venues and hopefully bank some more fish but also be able to help anglers with the products I put out. Hopefully that explains everything but keep an eye out & all will be explained soon. Steve 😎

@@StevieDCarpAngler I will definitely check that out mate and I am glad to hear from you as it's been over a year since your last video. I have fished many of the places you have been to in your videos like lovelace and chequertree yet to try idenwood fisherie which I am looking forward to trying. But it was watching your videos that got me knowledge on these venues. I am looking forward to your next videos in the future and I wish you the best with your career and project. I will definitely check your stuff out. Thanks again take care tight lines

Fisherman and Biker Many thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed my videos & they were of use to you. I’m definitely going to need to visit these venues again too as I feel a bit rusty lol. Been too long without a bend in the rod! Tight lines bud!

@@StevieDCarpAngler well if your up to it some time maybe we could do a 24hr session together i mean i make KZbin videos aswell i am with a small 4 person group called kingofthefish i will add the link below that will take you to the video home page. we could do a team up video together if it helps us both with are channels i mean i have only been doing it for 5+ months now. ( My Channel added below ) let me know mate be great to hear a reply from you about this kzbin.info/door/NccDe2OO0SdOgTeSvHFY6Qvideos

Fisherman and Biker I would tend to use a curve shank hook probably need a size 8 for a 12mm then 15/16mm upwards use 6’s and 4’s all depends on your baits buoyancy as well, always check in clear water at home first to make sure your fishing as effectively as you can.

@@StevieDCarpAngler thanks stevie I sure will top man and cracking fish well enjoyed your videos

Fisherman and Biker I’m really glad your enjoying the vids, I’m annoyed at myself that I haven’t fished much these last 8/9 months. It’s been nearly 4 months since I was on the bank at all. But work and family commitments have kept me so busy. But sure enough as soon as I’m back out and banking Carp I will be editing some more content. Let me know how you get on with your session!

@@StevieDCarpAngler I understand stevie life gets like that sometimes mate. I only just got back in to carp fishing since March this year afher a 5 year break. However I was doing sea fishing for the past 6 years previous straight which was a change from carp fishing as it's just late evening night session for a few hours which is good if you don't have a lot of time on your hands with life commitments. I was carp fishing before sea fishing for at least 5/6 years straight before giving it up for sea fishing but now back to carp fishing again 😊

Fisherman and Biker this is on Lake 1 its the first lake that’s right next to the car park, I generally head towards the back part of that lake. It’s a multi species lake as the do holiday cabins etc for families so the lake has a great stock of smaller fish, roach, perch, bream etc. Then it has a high stocking of carp ranging from just 2-3lbs all the way up to the lake record which I believe stands at around 32lbs. But once you get them going on the surface or even on the bottom you should hit a good head of mid to high doubles, all put up a good scrap. But watch the water closely as there is always a 20lber waiting too.

@@StevieDCarpAngler Thank You stevie and Top one for the fast reply thanks mate

Fisherman and Biker I would always recommend Chequertree as a great place for a surface bite m, but I would also so mention that given a great set of summer weather conditions any lake should be good for a surface bite or two just need to find them.

@@StevieDCarpAngler cheers mate

Fisherman and Biker unfortunately I haven’t fished here for a while but the last time I went it was between £15-£20 pounds depending on the use of 2 or 3 rods

@@StevieDCarpAngler Thank you for your reply I will try there

Wayne James very little at the moment chap. I’ve fished maybe 4 or five times since around last October. With so much on with work and other commitments it’s hard to get a day off at all let alone be able to hit the banks.

@@StevieDCarpAngler ahh OK. I was watching videos on KZbin about chequertree.... Then realised who you was lol I used to work with Rolinka at Eurostar.. Small world Always hard to get time to go when life puts bumps in the road, makes the time more special

Wayne James Ah! I think we may have met at some point too when we used to live over in Ashford. But unfortunately after taking over the pub we now run. It’s normally 7 days a week and mad hours, so free time in little to none most of the time. It’s why I started doing the videos back in 2017. Love carp fishing as it’s a proper release from everything. Hope you enjoy them. Maybe help you bag a few from Chequertree.

Rusty az yes they are the company based in Rye. Great baits.

Stevie.D Carp Angler just looked on their website and joined them on facebook hope to fish lovelace soon too as work in rye and live in battle cheers

Jay’s Fishing I’m glad you enjoy them bud, I was happy to hear you guys had some lovely fish when you were there. Bad timing for me getting a blank but loved taking this vid from the swim you were in. Keep your eyes out for future vids and maybe I’ll see you guys back down there some time. Tight Lines.

BassAddict _ This Lake is UK based local to where I live.

CORRUPTED CARPERS glad you enjoyed it, I just simply use the iMovie app through my MacBook. More than enough for what I try to create.

George Z Outdoors glad you enjoyed it. All filmed on a GoPro camera, iPhone & commentary I tend to voice over whilst I’m editing unless I find time to sit down a do a talk through in front of the camera. Tight Lines. 🎣

Dark Rambo, Chequertree is a pure runs water. You’ll catch every single time you go down there but it is quite heavily fished. I generally aim to go there when it isn’t so hot and avoid the summer holidays then it’s a lot quieter. Lake 1 now has a couple of fish over 30lb and their trout lake sports a 30+lb Grass Carp! Lovelace is a slightly smaller lake and generally produces a higher stamp of bigger fish, also I’m sure with a couple of Carp to over 30lbs. So it’s down to you really. Both are worth a go for their own reasons.

Surrey CarpTV thank you chap, glad you like the videos. I’ve dropped a subscribe on yours as well and will have a watch later. 👍

Carp Kid thanks very much chap!

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George Wagstaffe don’t worry chap I will be popping over there soon.

John Leyland thanks bud

Rob cheers for the support as always chap, yh everyone of them so far has been like that. Mirrors next time!!!!!

Rob yh true chap I had checked with some of the other members before I left to see if any spawning activity was happening as the weather certainly was prime for it. But all seemed good. Got my heart set on some of their Mirrors next tho, even just looking at them in the water a few feet away you can see how special they are!!!! Can't wait to be holding one of them!! Next time maybe...... watch this space. Cheers for your support as always.

Rob yes mate, great first session. Showing that sometimes going with a gut feeling when you don’t see fish showing it can still pay off. More visits coming soon. Tight lines

Andy Found thanks buddy, I'm glad your enjoying my content, plenty more to come this year hopefully, along with some more starburst stunners! 🤞

Stevie.D Carp Angler will be following the cottington and Lovelace videos closely mate as fish both venues myself. Had my UK PB at Cottington a couple of years ago out of swim 15 👍👍

Andy Found yh it's one of the reasons I started to try at Cottington after truly feeling confident enough with my angling to give it a go. If you look up the 'ReelFishing UK' guys with the Daneshi brothers with this video link below they truly had some amazing fish out of Pepper Lake. Another inspiration that made me wanna try the lake for myself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Grcp5siMmEers

Andy Found yh it's one of the reasons I started to try at Cottington after truly feeling confident enough with my angling to give it a go. If you look up the 'ReelFishing UK' guys with the Daneshi brothers with this video link below they truly had some amazing fish out of Pepper Lake. Another inspiration that made me wanna try the lake for myself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Grcp5siMmEers

Thanks for your comments, I've just popped a subscribe on your channel and I'll work my way through some of your videos.

Rob it was a crazy session indeed! But worth the effort as it always is.

Carp Kid cheers chap, yh was all worth it once that little beaut dropped over the net cord. In those conditions it was a welcome relief.

lewis agius cheers buddy, maybe see you down Chequertree soon

Stevie.D Carp Angler yea will do

Ben Aslett cheers Ben, was only a quick edit, as it was so bloody cold! Lol

David Hull Thanks Chap, yh she is really getting into it, at first it was just the staying out in the Bivvy, but now she wants to be more involved, definitely looking forward to the summer holidays and bringing her out with me again. Have a look around and hope you enjoy the other videos buddy.

Rob cheers chap, I don't fly fish, but know of a couple of groups that come to my pub that do little trips that include Chequertree and seems like a lot of fun and would add an extra dynamic to a surface fishing session, so who knows maybe next year.