blandford-esq
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When you are out on your own fishing, do you feel safe?
I have many times found myself potentially at risk. I fish a canal that runs through a housing estate it can at times be a little un-nerving when I'm on my own in the late evening and a group of lads come past, its not the best of areas to be in but its my only local fish. I also go to a pond some distance away, its on the outskirts of a city and sometimes attracts unwanted attention from trouble sorts. I am always amazed at the odd carp angler snoring away in his bivy as you walk past with all manner of expensive items on display. I have heard of many incidents of anglers being awoken at knife point in the early hours and basically being robbed of everything and then knocked. I've lately gotten into the habit of keeping the biggest stick I can find to hand next to me Its getting that bad as I have had many a moment where I'm verbally aggravated to try and get a reaction from me.
Is this just local to my area or do you all get similar happenings?
I have many times found myself potentially at risk. I fish a canal that runs through a housing estate it can at times be a little un-nerving when I'm on my own in the late evening and a group of lads come past, its not the best of areas to be in but its my only local fish. I also go to a pond some distance away, its on the outskirts of a city and sometimes attracts unwanted attention from trouble sorts. I am always amazed at the odd carp angler snoring away in his bivy as you walk past with all manner of expensive items on display. I have heard of many incidents of anglers being awoken at knife point in the early hours and basically being robbed of everything and then knocked. I've lately gotten into the habit of keeping the biggest stick I can find to hand next to me Its getting that bad as I have had many a moment where I'm verbally aggravated to try and get a reaction from me.
Is this just local to my area or do you all get similar happenings?