Simple Match Fishing Forum

Looked at my old brilo today and it looks knackered, after careful thought I've decided to retire it, it's been a good servant for the last 15 years and I'd never get rid of it.

I reckon I could never get a box to sit on that was so reliable and comfy that I've decided that I'm not going on any more matches, might have the odd session down the cut but nothing serious.

Match fishing has been a major part of my life ever since I first joined a club aged 8 so I'll definitely miss it, most of all I will miss the banter with the good friends I've made over the years.

Ive been thinking about packing it all in for quite some time and when the buzz has gone then it's not worth carrying on.


And dodge, I know you've had your eye on my box for quite a while but it's not for sale, it's stopping at home with me.

I know that feeling. Ive never sold any of my kit, don't think i'll ever start up again though. Theres always Golf......

All the best,

Arch.











PS, Are you serious ??

Very serious Arch.

lee i got like that a few years ago had 2 years doing what i wanted or should i say fished were i wanted and now iv got back team fishing with a good bunch of lads that want to win and compete but not at all cost which makes a big difference ,like you pal iv fished for years and i wouldn't have met people like you if it wasn't for fishing,im enjoying team fishing again you just need to find the balance of were you are in you life pal with family,work,etc,im sure you will be back soon but what ever enjoy mate.

Lee if u fancy going on any matches give me a ring an I will pick u up mate i know u want to spend more time with the kids but the offer there mate

Take up dogging lee, its the future

its on simple matchfishing and facebook whats happened lee you are one of the sports characters a great organiser and a good laugh
just don't get rid of your kit take some time out !i'm sure you will feel differently
we had some great laughs when you fished for us Rob jones still loves you
where are you going to entertainment like fishing
its easy to get fedup when your not drawing as we all want to win .i'm going through the worst run i've ever had mate
two years ago i felt the same as you the team looked like it was falling a part we fished matches that we knew we couldn't compete in our heads had dropped
all i can say is what goes round comes round kido you'll be back

Happy retirement Lee. Was always a pleasure and a great laugh pegged near you.

Remember that Bream

or this

I still have that cigar if you want it as a retirement pressie

Sad news Lee. I must catch up with you and give you the 2 mars bars I.O.U. Enjoy life with the kids, and i am sure we will see you back on the towpath in the future.

like i said to ya on sunday, won't be the same without your ugly mug on matches but seeing as i have been mates with ya for most of that 30 odd years i can understand your decision..... don't flog anything coz i have a feeling you will be back when the kids have grown up , you gotta keep in touch woodrot, you ain't bad for a dingle

You ay got a  new,  non angler gay boy friend av ya , who's put his foot down m8

sad to hear that gay lord,your allways good value when i see you

NOTHING TO DO WITH LLOYDY LEAVING as well is lee :-*you two were scene out a lot together

Ya can't retire Lee !!!
Who will i ponce Joker off now ?
Keep your chin up mate,and never say never,i'm sure you'll miss it and make a comeback in the near future.

Remember when this pic was taken ?
Me and Teapot were just about to share your brekkie as you were 40 minutes late,they even had to put the draw back 1/2 hour cos of your navigating skills.

Look here Lala, Lou, Lester, Ludwig, Les, Louise, Larry, Luigi or whatever your crappity smack name is, think of all that banter we've had at the next pegs.

Get yer crappity smack ass in gear and take up Kev's offer, - I've loads of crappity smack names beginning with L I ain't used yet

Life is full of ups and downs Lee .

Never say never

And dodge, I know you've had your eye on my box for quite a while but it's not for sale, it's stopping at home with me.

Cheeky Woman's wetter ......its sh!t !

if you want to try another sport lee??
try hurling bill won two tickets for the final in ireland