Nicky Onslow

INSTAGRAM: @nickyonslow1977

HOMETOWN: Essex

UK PB: 49lb

EURO PB: 63lb

FAVOURITE VENUE: Walthamstow reservoirs

FAVOURITE RIG: Blowback

INTERESTS: Following West Ham and listening to Drum and Bass

FAVOURITE RIDGEMONKEY PRODUCT: Ape-X Beaked Point Hooks

Party Trick: The Conga

NICKNAME: Mr Blobby

 

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I have been carp fishing for almost 35 years. I caught plenty of small fish in the early days, but I will never forget catching my very first double figured mirror carp weighing in at 15lb. Back then it seemed like a monster of a fish.

As the years went by and my experience grew along with my ambitions, I continually caught many big carp on my journey. I was starting to make a name for myself and I was noticed by various companies, including being given the opportunity to write for a number of carp magazines.

As with most people, life circumstances changed and I took a break from fishing as it overtook my life. After this short break it was not long until the urge came back to fish again. I was offered a ticket on a non-publicity water which I was delighted to take up. This is where I caught some of my biggest ever fish, to just under 50lb. Due to family commitments I could not fish daily as I did previously, but I still manage to fish weekly. I am still as passionate today. When that bite alarm goes off, I still feel that buzz of excitement!