There’s a lake not too far from me, it’s about 36,000 acres…..if that had carp in it then that would be right up my street.
As it is, no carp to speak of as such that I know of in any lakes….classed as invasive species here.
I only used to fish midweek so I didn’t encounter the fuckwits.
Passion for angling was the best mate, I have Yates “The secret Carp” on audio book at the moment, it’s tidy.
I had a session with Bob James once trotting for Dace and a few other bits and bobs…..nice man and top Angler.