Listen to - Trip 44 Carp fishing

As the final opportunity for angling in 2023 presented itself, my initial aspirations centered around spending it on the tranquil private lake. Regrettably, this plan was thwarted due to the unanticipated closure of the lake owing to a water level issue. The notification regarding the closure reached me belatedly on Saturday evening, and had it not been for the timely organization of my fishing tackle and bait, I likely would have opted to stay in the comfort of my home. However, a spontaneous decision led me to embark on a drive. The lake tends to witness increased activity in the week preceding Christmas and the subsequent period, a factor I was well aware of, influencing my decision to withhold commitment until my actual arrival.