I use to match fish a lot til my Club folded.
Then it was a couple of seasons day ticketing here and there.
But I missed the competive edge, out catching some of the numpties met whilst day ticketing got me looking for somewhere on the open scene I could go to.
Found a triffic lake, I do not expect to win but am happy to pay £20.00 match fee to fish the lake for 5 hours.
Average weight of Carp caught, approx 9lb.
I still enjoy the occassional freelance day, as long as I think I am out fishing those around me!