What this dude did back in the day to commit to catching big carp is unbelievable! There was little to no money in it like today, he did it because he loved it. Think he worked the roads during the close season and pretty much lived on the bank the rest of the year. One of the real hero’s of real carp fishing. I’m so glad he’s doing well and back on the bank.

I had a weekend at ND a few weeks ago, Ritchie allowed me to use his bike, he looked after my dog in the meantime, he shared a few nuggets of advice, he took time out to clean the toilet block, he met me the next day and took time out to speak to my grandkids, this man is a great man, it was an honour to spend time with him

A huge pat on the back for team korda to help Ritchie get back to where he loves, good luck with your recovery man, I'm also 3 years sober we do recover one day at a time ❤

I love Ritchie. Proper old school no nonsense bloke ❤

Back in the 80s on the clone valley chucking the 3 rd rod about we used to call it the “rover” rod , Ritchie is a complete legend, I have many a funny story with Ritchie he inspired so many anglers to really take to another level, he was so far ahead of the game , I’m so happy that he’s back doing what he loves , a lot of the heads in the valley and Staines burnt themselves out drinking and spliffing as some of these low level stock pits were absolutely nails and boredom brought going down the barge the norm and unfortunately a lot of us got addiction problems from it , Hutchy another legend maylin all absolutely amazing anglers , so so pleased Richie is back and massive respect to the people that have been helping Richie. , Richie you are a legend mate !!

Ritchie is a true legend and a true Gent and an insparation to all us old timers.

All the viewers put a quid or two in for this content

G.O.A.T would sit all day & listen to Richie 👍🏻. Thank you joe for making this masterpiece 👏🏼

True legend, proper old school love the penny on the spool, biblical mate

Jeeez, didnt expect that emotional end!

Richie looks so well and happy. well done Korda ❤

Thanks Joe & Ritchie, one of my fav episodes. Great watch 🎣

Brilliant! What a legend

A true legend.. recovery is a long journey and you need that back up around you which sounds like u have a lot of people havin your back.. good luck and keep up the hard work 💪

Only found your vids a few days ago and I can say hand on heart, I love your content and the socials are awesome. Much appreciate all your doing mate. Top carping. And best of luck going forward. 👍🎣💪

The guy put the effort in back in the day and transformed how we saw big carp fishing. He might have lost the way for a bit, but he has fully earned the respect that the Korda guys and others are giving him, and it's great to see him being looked after. And to think some of this can be linked back to a stunning common from a scruffy lake in Colchester. Well done Damien for supporting our elder statesmen.

The man the Legend Ritchie Mcdonald An angler who inspired me from many years ago!! So glad he is keeping himself well. And big respect for dedicating the episode to Chris Ball another truly inspirational angler with his history of carp fishing from the early days to present RIP 🙏

Top stuff Joe, great to see Richie doing so well 👌 korda get a lot of stick from some people but what they have done for Richie is top class 🙏

Thanks Joe for another mega episode with Ritchie in . Great content, raw angling at its finest 👌

Another blinder, thanks Joe and the GOAT great stuff looked like proper good fun. Love all the stories in the clips at the end too

Never seen the old penny on the plate before. Great stuff from and great guy thanks for sharing that with us all 👍 top man.

All good stuff Joe. Great watching CA every time.

What A legend and again A supervideo. Great work and good angling

Yes Joe, another mega episode mate. Already looking forward to the next one!! 👊🏻🐋🔥

One word - Brilliant 👍🏻

Nice one joe wicked content just shows you mate those that no mate will no its exspirence and patience lovely to watch Ritchie he a mush never stops a true carp angler not many like him around anymore lovely man well done Joe awsome content.

Best video I watched for a while enjoyed this…… boshhhh

Great vlog Joe. Ritchie seems like a really nice bloke. God bless the people who have helped him.

Tearing up watching ya both talk together . Proper lads . Bless ya both and rest in peace Mr ball

Havin a drink problem most ov my life. That end choked me up a bit.

Oi Oi ! Superb show Joe, nice to see the old boy beating his demons & still out there doing it. Can’t believe that swim on The Mere gets left alone, used to be my favourite, Tall Tree ? Cheers mate 🍺👍🏻

Nice work guys!

Subscribed & donated! What an inspirational piece of content! I met Danny Fairbrass and couple of others at lost village festival but no sign of Ritchie!!❤

Great film well worth spending a couple of quid to keep these films coming well done joe 😊

Just got back from our yearly Intercorps army carp championships at Norton. Ritchie popped round to say hello, and we had a good chat, especially feeding. It was a 48hr match, with 2hrs to go, nothing. I'd put a bag on the margins, with boilie catapulted around it. New PB, 31lb 6oz and our team came second. Thanks Ritchie, Joe and all at Norton Disney 🤙

Ritchy is the dogs bollocks n cracks me up. Legend

Love watching this! One of the best episodes...are you going to do more challenges?

Richie what a character 😍

Another cracking video mate! Cant wait for the next one!!!

Anagaliptic shock 🤣luv it zenon top geezer☺☺☺☺☺

Brilliant video mate

Wide gapes Richie u need 👌glad your doing great mate 👍

Always quality. Can't wait for the next one! Yeeha 🫡

Top episode joe love the ritchie content keep up the good work

Love this vid Joe good stuff

You know what sitting here watching the legend that is Richy McDonald is bringing back so many memories of seeing him back in the day at gunsburry park apart from he hasn't had one by hand if you know you know. Now back to this epic video. Big respect Cee-Jay 🎣🎣🎣🎣

Top watch as usual mr morgen 🎣👌🏼😎

Another great Watch ❤

Top vlog Joe super respect to Richie at his age and big up to yourself as soon as I can I will help the channel top work ❤

Yes it's my second comment but I know how hard life has been for this legend . And to see him talk about his rocky road it makes me proud to have met him and know his family and one of my best mates Lee Mcdonald for Feltham. Massive respect to you joe and all the korda lads . Big love Cee-Jay 💚🎣🎣🎣

It's nice to see someone turn their life around thanks to fishing. Great stuff

Proper carp anglers 😎👍🏻 really enjoyed this guys thanks for the great watch

Very enjoyable as ever, who have thought the legend that is RM didn't know how to use scales😂

Come on lads (and lasses), if everyone who commented on here gave a little we can ensure Joe keeps things on UKposts. Thanks for the great content Joe, always a pleasure watching your films, far more real than a lot of what is out there (all very samey samey and over produced). My only sub from now on. Keep up the good work mate.

Ritchie is such a inspiration, respects to him for always doing a bit of cam work also

Legend ……. Enough said

Mega my friend as always great content (you have to pay on other platforms for content like this) ... Ritchie is the man, great stuff loved every min of it ... xx

Legend.

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What a legend he needs his own channel,old school geezer haha !

All ways look forward to these . Well worth a £5 a month to keep joe going 👍👍👍

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hey mate im over sixty and catching 100 plus cats on my own, my knees are knickered and it hurts to but im still aving it, i cannot stop myself as i love camping out and a good session over a few days, thanks for your effort and take care, i am just developing a zimmer frame buzzbar set up

Id like to see Ritchie do i revisted series . Where he fishes his fav 6 carp waters from his past .

Brilliant show again Joe. get Fairbrass on 1 of your shows or 1 of the fox boys. look forward to tomorows show🐟🎣

Some people are just born to carp fish, & heres one of them👍❤

Top top watch Joe. Thank you buddy and thank you Ritchie. Absolute legend.

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I’d love to do a session with Richie

Whats the best way to practice with a throwing stick? I bought one the other day, bloody useless at it. If you have seen the bouncing bomb, wasnt far off that lol. I fed every bit of the lake an the field behind apart from where i was actually trying to get the sods.

Blindin!

I bet if you’d have weighed that 29lb mirror properly for Ritchie it would have been a 30 I’m going to drop him a weighing bar In soon. I’ve got one that screws onto a storm pole or landing net pole so he won’t have to lift them up anymore

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Is it a 'Runs Water' ? Or are there any 40's / 50's in it ? We are not acquainted with the water ? It looks like it should be a lovely mature water in a few years. How old is it ? CC.

DISCLAIMER: Actions portrayed in this film not recommended for people the age of 60 and older.

Whats the score on holding the scales like that to weigh a fish? Heard conflicting answers 🤷🏼‍♂️

Smoothy smoothy is the one hes dead right

@joe keep that message going with the one off details as I for one am happy to contribute a few quid. I do like what you produce in the content so try to keep it free as when you don't you'll lose followers. What happened to Leon?

I coudnt tell ya m8

Joe are you still receiving my money monthly m8

Once a legend always a legend. What a decent guy Ritchie is I’d love to fish next him and just chat. Great episode joe 👍

NICE

RITCHIE LOOKS SWELL

True legend, proper old school love the penny on the spool, biblical mate

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