Simple Match Fishing Forum

Do anglers raise their game if in the company of a perceived 'higher' class of anglers, or those that you've never fished against before, or havent got the measure off?

Does fishing with/against a 'higher class' bring out the best in you - say similar possibly to a championship footballer having the opportunity to play in the premiership or a Deby player (no disrespect) having a chance at MU?

Is there a more intense focus? Do team mates bring out the best in you?

By the same token, if fishing in the same regular company or when nowts really at stake - apart from a brown envelope - do you sometimes slip into a 'going through the motions mode'?

I know I'm guilty at times of going through the motions and alternatively recognise if I've fished a tidy session - thats when I derive a sense of satisfaction even if I don't frame.

At the end of the day I'm certainly of the opinion that competing against differing opposition is key to the learning curve.

What's your thoughts?

I had a days coaching at Heronbrook last year with neil machin,

he taught me a few tricks of the trade, and how to approach an open match, must admit not too scared of the oposition now, but still get the shakes when the big guns turn up.

ps he is a top bloke neil, and a great day too.

hi budgie
how much does it cost for a days coaching please ::)

hi budgie
how much does it cost for a days coaching please ::)

Hi Harry,

it was £145 individual, but you can also do half days with neil or it is cheaper if he has a group. better days are wednesday at heronbrook as after your coaching neil normaly fishes the wed eve open and again he let me sit at the back of him during the match and watch, during the match he still gave out tips and advice while fishing.

Advice on plumming up/ rigs/feeding/baits/float patterns/ presentation/feeder/pole/waggler fishing.

to book him just go to heronbrook web site. or speak to neil dale at the complex.

that a to bad is it

Gunna spend a few sovs Drynet

I always fish MY OWN match but do also pay attention to who is catching what and how around me.
"Stepping up your game" Only cause's frustration when the fish don't bite or you don't have the knowledge so there's no point.
I like things simple

Gunna spend a few sovs Drynet  

ive thought about a few times in the past.

I wonder what the other lads would think if I payed him to come and coach me on one of our club matches