CHASING THE RECORD | 45lb Common from Scotland! | Big Pit Carp Fishing with Ben Mir (Avid Carp)

Record Carp Landed!
In this video we head out in session with the man who carved the way for Scottish carp angling, Ben Mir.
Join us as Ben takes on the challenge of fishing for the unknown on this 200+ acre wild lake. Listen to the captivating stories as Ben recounts landing multiple record fish from untapped and unknown venues from the heartlands of Glasgow to the lower boarders of Scotland!
Fishing with a boat and camping on an island this is raw carp fishing at its finest!
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[@russelljones1718]

One of the greatest uk captures of all time. As proper as it gets!

[@roofingcontractors3349]

I completely agree , this is right up there 💯

[@Chris_s92]

Agreed

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

Totally agree Russell, outstanding capture from a phenomenally hard piece of water

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itsmoyzehh3873]

@@ChiefBr0dy are you for real? A unknown 40lb fish from a huge Scottish gravel pit. Come on mate, jealousy gets us nowhere

[@b62boom1]

There's hard-core carp anglers, and the there's Ben Mir. I carp fished around the Scottish Borders for around 10 years, and the weather alone is enough to put most off. Nothing is colder than a gale force Easterly that's come straight off the North Sea. Top film and an absolute legend!

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! He is a serious angler there is no denying that!

[@michaelparker7253]

This man is next level.i want to see more of him

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come, hopefully bedtime he is holding up that big dark one!

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

Couldn’t agree more, we need more of this man on screen. 💯👍👌

[@shauncorless8965]

In the early 1980 s we put a dustbin full of small carp commons , mirrors in we were pike fishing at the time ,,,Ben fishing it since 1976😊

[@mathewparr9524]

This is what carp fishing is all about. I’ve got bags respect for this fella. As good as it gets that 👏👏👏👏

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tamshaw7251]

Proper carper hes put in the hours a legend in the scottish angling community

[@CarpingInAustralia]

Was about to go to sleep then saw the title of the video. Safe to say I’ve just finished the whole thing. Fished castle loch with my old man as a kid for pike. Incredible to think fish like that are in there. Incredible proper hardcore angling that! 👏

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it, really is a magical place!

[@trevcornwall8160]

Wow that's the real deal! There's absolutely no reason why their can't be something special in Scotland! Fascinating stuff!

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Scotland certainly still holds some mysteries when it comes to very big carp!

[@paulsingleton7756]

Awesome commitment and angling, one of the last frontiers of carp fishing in the UK.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

Absolutely excellent little film, a carp angling pal of mine used to bream fish this venue, before he got into carp fishing, we’re from the north east of England, ( and he was actually the official bream record holder ) Scottish record, caught from castle Loch ! he used to talk about the carp in there and what it was like hooking one accidentally on the bream tackle ( always snapped you up or got away) but bream wise he was the boyo for a few years. Nowadays he’s a successful carp angler. 💯🔥

[@dannyfox23]

Great film from the scotch bomber, and a very nice man pleasure to call him a pal

[@alantyler5079]

Brilliant story buddy I was impressed by your journey on Castle Loch I fished on the loch on 😂holiday 40 years ago for a bit of piking. Was renowned for big bream and big pike at the time a magical place. Good luck with your quest buddy.

[@leighroland7986]

Proper angling for big wild carp. Superb vid.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewpetch4949]

This is brilliant. I DEMAND more of this bloke. He’s quality viewing. 👏🏻

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come, lets hope next time he is holding up the mystery monster!

[@rj6848]

What a carp what a venue what a angler!

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Matthewrobertknowles]

Some truly pioneering stuff Takes all the monotony out of the usual KZbin videos! Inspiring video and well narrated 👍🏻

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theonlyescapeissleep]

What a lovely geezer, that is one hell of a bit of angling, to have these captures in Scotland is no easy task and I should think very few people will ever accomplish these kind of results, brilliant video and I hope to see more of this man in the future 💪👊

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@purplehead9511]

So much respect for this fella, that is proper carp fishing

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! He is a serious angler no questions about that!

[@westlakedon]

Mega stuff. Awesome lakes around there, I used to pike fish them as a lad and remember hearing the carp rumours from castle loch in the mid 90s

[@oldgreg1]

Big up Ben! PROPER!!

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-rq1pd3ux3n]

Superb film

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timmarshall7903]

Inspirational stuff! Every fish a special triumph. Yes, real, true investigative carp fishing. Well done, Ben..👏👏👏

[@raystockton501]

Great video Ben cracking fish you go far and beyond most carp anglers I have ever seen lovely to see your still chasing the dream not seen you since once on Cromwell but I new then you were special keep it up Ben and take care ray at York

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@grahamkirkbride5720]

Awesome Ben can't wait to watch this 👍

[@davidbrockbank1145]

Good lad Ben look forward to watching this

[@Eric_D.101]

Memorising watch

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrSteves25]

Loved that, something a bit different, looking forward for another Scottish tale 👌🏽

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come! Let's hope next time he is holding up the big dark one

[@mickhardwickhardwick9741]

Well in Ben top man 🙌🙌🎣🎣

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

You know it! Serious angler is Mr Mir

[@user-MelCarp1966]

You my friend are the ideal example of a dedicated angler.well done for what you have achieved. Keep angling my friend and formally all your dreams congratulations. There's nothing like a buitifull common . Mirrors are buitifull fish but there's something about a common carp

[@kingkompany5908]

This is superb. A great story and a magnificent achievement.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nh2805]

Cracking to hear your stories Ben. A pioneer in scottish carping for sure. Met you a few times back in the day before a moved away. I had a few big tench off the canal when you got that 1st 30lbr. Some area.Keep the catch reports coming 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rhodey4759]

What a great video, really enjoyed that. This man personifies persistence. Hard work does pay off!

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! He really does!

[@roofingcontractors3349]

This is right up there , well done that man 👏

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bennorman2493]

Could watch you all day my man. What a great guy and video!

[@martincollins1619]

Fantastic film, proper fishing.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andyrobinson9024]

Like us all mate I so so so hope you catch her. Fantastic fishing adventure 👍

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@toonpiker]

A fantastic special venue that is also my favourite and what an amazing film about a great angler 🙌

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewdonnell2410]

Awesome Ben, great film bud

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-xg7dm7fi4s]

Legend mate 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brettmcphee4927]

Brilliant watch proper pioneering, keep at it Ben

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lukeherridge9502]

Fair play! Got alot of time for the stories and commitment!👌

[@thebarbelproject]

What a video and what a fish. Best of luck in your journey for that dark 1 ben, hope you get it 👍

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fisherfisher6235]

Proper hard core carp angler well done and good luck for the future keep us updated

[@waynetipler-gu1ie]

Absolutely love this guy what a breath of fresh air you bring to carp fishing, hope you catch the dark common good luck my friend.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Fingers crossed! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grahamkirkbride5720]

Absolutely fantastic video Ben really enjoyed it 👍 you gave caught some Absolutely stunning fish 👍👌

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aaroncard6403]

Fantastic video, what a brilliant insight to such a campaign. Effort equals reward, well done that man 🎉

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AdamsAnglingTv]

Awsome fish.🎣

[@AaronCarpAngler-UK]

Proper carp 🎣🐳

[@davidtinton6215]

Probably one of the best Avid videos I've seen. Fairplay to him for his persistence and skills, respect sir. Loved the shot with the drone through the back of the bivvy, nice one.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@happiechappie76]

Loved this. Quality video and true to the spirit of pioneering carp fishing. Hope you get your reward.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garywright9053]

These are stories that keep are fires burning them big vast waters full of mysteries thanks for sharing good luck mate I’m sure it will happen for you 👍👍

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenboyd311]

Great listening to ur carping adventures over the years , u deserved them fish the time and effort u put in , wishing u many more memories to come , found it really interesting , keep up the good work 👍 👏

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AdrianPhillips-rw3rk]

That’s tough going and dedication so much effort and time really enjoyed your video and admire your determination and thinking regards from Bournemouth

[@keepcalmandboxon]

This actually Blew me away 😮 it was such a good watch

[@guybaxendale]

Great video. Looks like Scotland could do with someone dropping in a few mirrors !

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Those armour plated old commons just seem to last so much longer with the otters. It seems the mirrors are much easier for the otters to grab hold of

[@guybaxendale]

@@AvidCarpFishingTV Interesting....i guess there are more scales to slip and let a common get away.

[@leejonesAngling]

I remember these captures back in the day only just realised it was the same bloke! So makes it so much more impressive 👌👌

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@colinmccallum6425]

Superb Ben 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

[@user-gw1zk4tq2e]

Nice one Ben, Next time you are down our way let us know and we can meet up, Carl and Ruth

[@andycroston4249]

Inspiring stuff and beautifully shot too 👌🏻

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinlawrence8427]

Superb…inspiring stuff! 👏👏👏😎

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-xd4dk8jo1k]

Awesome story👊

[@anthonygrady4027]

What a terrific video,the challenge of such a place,and his determination,up there with the best of them no doubt,and cracking big uncaught carp..simply awesome.Hope the big dark one comes his way🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 17.08

[@grahamgfm]

An excellent video sir.

[@proanglingrecruitment]

Superb video that

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryanbrown5529]

Fair play to ya mate uve caught some mega carp in Scotland. Well done 👏

[@jetskijimmy]

Great Blog Ben , I hope you get to net the big common 👍 Tightlines

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itsmoyzehh3873]

Great story telling👏🎣

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexshipley8975]

YARP!!!! Great angling

[@antonabram8438]

😮😮😮 thats some capture 😮😮😮

[@B1GC99]

Fantastic Ben and to think Asim had the OG record from the Huggy to what u have now...amazing m8

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! No doubt Ben will end up with another record under his belt soon enough!

[@leel6244]

Brilliant !

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Blupa.]

Superb video Ben 👍👍👍

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bryn3652]

Excellent

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

Thank you so much 😀

[@g-plan9future204]

Respect to mr Mir I’ve been to this loch before and it’s as tough as it gets G burns ex member Scottish carp group

[@Duguid999]

Great video, I fished Castle Loch back in the 90s after Bream remember talking to people, how said you see the odd carp on top in summer but no body fishes for them. Such a shame the massive head of Bream has been all but wiped out, sure the lake still holds Scottish Bream record.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

An amazing venue, Callum did have the Scottish record bream this year from Castle!

[@jack14kd]

Didn't realise Scotland had carp that big

[@terrysparrow8542]

A true pioneer just like the old days hope you catch white belly!!

[@properbrew119]

looks a mega lake

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

It is a special place that's for sure!

[@johnburton894]

Proper carp angling.

[@thedrvn]

Ben was a hired actor and the lake was shot in france, no way the weather was that good up there 🤣 👍👍

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

We really were blessed with the sunshine!

[@shauncorless8965]

Did you ever catch the tench or bream ,while after the carp ,,we used to hook carp after the bream biggest 23 lb common ,but hooked into some larger ones but never banked them on bream tackle 😮

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

The bream are seldom gone now however young Callum did bag the record from there recently. The tench are still knocking about though!

[@johncartwright7661]

lot off hard work put in, i wont say you only catch fat gold fish anymore,. great insight into what you do, to catch big fish. keep up the good work mate

[@kaceysmatchdayvlogs7588]

Thats my uncle

[@Uk_carp_diaries]

That’s the trouble with carp fishing, you want to share your catches but then every Tom Dick and Harry turns up at the lake 😂

[@charlieedwards8094]

Go get nessy Ben quality angling quality watch!!!

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

If anyone could catch Ness it would be Ben 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrenwilks7291]

Fucking class proper carp fishing Keeping yeee haaaa keeping it real

[@garyguest1885]

That can’t be a Scottish fish.. it’s not tartan?

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

🤪

[@Ianb793]

Cant understand a single word of that.

[@AvidCarpFishingTV]

He even did his posh voice

[@234cheech]

well done ben