You're the man Holmesy ❤❤❤

hi Mark re taking the water temp very interesting I fish a pit of 50 acres and deep, does the temperature change from in the shallows as carp do tend to head for shallows as seems to be the first bit to warm up, to say the middle deep part of the lake where you may be fishing a spot? so where do you take your readings from in the edge or flick the temperature gauge out on the end of a rod under a marker float for something?

Hi Mark would you use 2 x 12mm baits on this if you stop the bottom bait from sliding down the hair

What’s the end length of the rig from hook eye to anti tangle sleeve?

Again more of your magical insights . Thank you Mark

To looooong for me, god knows how many times you get picked up and get your pants pulled down

That was exactly a knotless knot… They’ve seen all sorts of shanks, gapes, etc - all that line aligner has done is extend the shank. Personally, whilst I see that this has obviously worked. I’d love to see the efficiency of this rig. I suspect it might be treated in a way we haven’t seen due to hair length. I suspect it flies right under the radar due to the behaviour of the bait and it being taken in and chewed on and the panic setting not being engaged until the pherangial teeth start doing their work. Whilst I might sound like I’m knocking this, not at all. Just thinking aloud. Like anything, it will have its remit to work.

Great under used rig , i did feel your pain trying to tie it lol,

Nice one Mark👍

..."talking shite in a bivvy".....😂 man's a legend......such a breath of fresh air listening to no nonsense.....not trying to sell ya crap....just Holmes as he is ❤

What a top man!! 👏 what an angler!

Cold water with the willows still green .....?

With the label upwards. The line will come off anti clockwise. Not clockwise, as this guy is showing you.

Great video pal and great result

My advice….don’t overthink it

Awesome Anglia thanks Mark and PBP

Hello What set up is Chris using , helicopter or lead clip

What bivvy is that?

Just move your line lol. Not like a boat can stop or see you before you see him.

Very clever that i like that idea going to give it a go i fish something very similar but i use putty over the knot im going to try the tungsten tube instead really graet stuff.

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OMG Mr Holmes top top angling sir well done

The 39 common is an absolute belter great memories great angling 😮 H N Y mr holmes all the best for 2024

Mark I think you’re a true gent and honest with your fishing. And how you achieved your goals. Well done. But why do you continue to address yourself as the 3rd person 😂

Battle on, Mark, it s good to hear of your successful season. Finally done here after 58 years at it, after an unexpected diagnosis. Enjoy it all while you still can……

Amazing listening and video Mark thanks for sharing could listen to you all day mate Happy new year to u and all at PB products 🫡

Love your stuff. What is the name of your latest book

The knowledge of this man is second to none could listen to you all day top man from one Yorkshire man to another 🎣🎣

What a brilliant video mate

One of the best

Like marks stuff but this came across disjointed he went to speak about big male commons then diverted into other things , and yes control mono by far the best out there I swear by it and have converted many friends on to it, plus jelly wire superb

Never get tired of listening to this man , great watch ❤

What a great video at the end of the year. Well done!!

Like me, Marks getting on a bit, but his knowledge is second to none. You always learn something from his posts. ❤

Great season Mark,love your no nonsense approach to carp fishing good luck for 2024 pal.

Passionate man 👌

Well done Mark on a fantastic season. Could sit there and listen to you all day long. No bollocks, typical straight talking Yorkshireman can’t wait to see you next video film for PB products. Good luck.

What a bloke don’t get the credit he deserve but then again not all of us get to fish all the best waters with them fish in and never will

Our Very own National Treasure Mr Mark Holmes (He's one of our own)

I know I always praise this guy but what a great entertaining video What a season for him too

What a fish to end year on mark. I fuckin cried for ya mate tears of absolute joy to see such a minter on bank. Effort certainly does equal reward. From one Yorkshire man to another well done Mr Holmes you are a legend pal. I'd do owt to spend a few nights on bank with you. True big carp machine with the knowledge to back it up. A proper bloke 👏 👌 👍

Great Boxing Day viewing had Tel on Xmas Eve and Mark today awesome what a Christmas.

I am looking forward to this Mark💪💪

👀 I look forward to this one💪💪

Or use a chod rig and cast as far as you like.

Nothing new here. Watched someone use pretty much exactly the same rig as this fishing in the weed on Alders trout lake over 30 years ago. He used a shot as an anchor with a critically balanced bait on a 4ft silkworm hooklink with 2ft closest the lead treated with superglue to stiffen it up to avoid tangles. Watched him catch 4 fish - all of them swam over the weed & we saw them take the bait from the high bank behind the swim.

Have I missed where he says whether it’s a pop up or bottom bait? I presume it’s a pop up but you never know with Mark 🙈 seeing as he loves a bottom bait as per his last rig demo

The long boom is doing nothing to aid presentation, especially when you stick a mesh bag on it. A std heli set up and a critically balanced bait will do the job just as well.

That was the most sensible advice ive heard in a while great vlog Kel.

Genius idea Mark will be making rig now to try next week.