Carp Fishing ~ Bradleys Lake The Ultimate Test (2020 Road Trip Part 1)

Bradleys Lake in the cotswold water park is the ultimate big fish day ticket water. It's a massive expanse of water spanning some 114 acres and holds carp over 40lb. There are many challenges to face when taking on this huge lake. Join me in Part 1 of my 2020 road trip where I attempt to get lucky and catch a carp from one of the hardest day tickets around. I go into detail about finding a spot and give rig tips, tactics and advice to help you tackle such huge waters.
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[@paullawrence8572]

Unlucky Si, looks a tough water mate, looking forward to part 2👊👍👍

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers mate 👌

[@janemarriott5778]

Another great vlog Simon ,looking forward to the next one .😊

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks very much I've started editing the next one so won't be long 👌

[@JeromeTheGooner]

Inspiration mate I have a 340 acre water near me called Alton water It’s so daunting but things like your video show me the challenge is why we do it. Overcoming adversity. The water I want to fish has virtually 0 information online and everyone that has caught is so secretive. I’ve got some homework to do!

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

cheers mate and good luck in your quest!

mate leaving that tag end is a genius idea, its so irritating trying to take a loop to loop of sometimes. Great video keep up the good content brotha

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers mate much appreciated I think it was Rob Hughes I first saw do it 👌

[@troywales983]

and emmerdale [TOM MAKER] used it in a vid

[@addictedtoangling]

Nice episode simon very very difficult conditions indeed like u say not much u can do with huge weed rafts coming thru the swim mega respect to the guys who choose these waters to fish all the time nice insight into this style of angling mate looking forward to the next one cheers and tight lines

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate really appreciate that. It was basically unfishable the second half of the session but I'm determined to have another go one day 👌

[@paulhickmott6129]

Made for epic video Simon. Like Richard says big pit style, tip in the airs and heavy leads.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers for your comment mate. I'll be honest I have to disagree, tips in the air in 60mph wind with weed beds the size of double decker buses is not the one. If the weed was static then yes fishing tips up to keep the line up over it would work but with weed coming through anywhere from your rod tips to 80 yards out there's no way of stopping it taking your lines out 👍

[@zachupton9480]

Great video chap, have been watching u a few month's and love your attitude towards the sport. Looking forward to the next one.ps to people who feel they have to put negative comments towards Simon, I don't think you understand the effort that goes into even making a decent video etc etc so just think before you slam people with a negative attitude. Keep up the good work Simon 👏

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

thanks mate really appreciate that

[@MrCarpking71]

Good effort mate. It's a hell of a lake!! Never fished it myself but big lake ain't really my thing. Shame I never knew you was here when you was as it's only 20mins away.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers mate i'll give you a shout next time I'm that way 👌

[@benkeirle3516]

Best blanking video I've watched mate thanks! 😂👍 Be sure to post a vid when you go back!

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers fella I was blanking hard 😆 ill definitely do a follow up vid at some point, I don't like have unfinished business with a lake 😉

[@darrenking3622]

tough session there simon. i thoght the good ole withy pool rig was gonna do it for u. thats my go too pop up rig as well. ive had sum nice fish from stour valley. and other places. and im sure u will catch on ur next session there. like u said that weed was brutal

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate, I will definitely return when the weather is a bit more in my favour

[@mattjones7935]

Hi Pal.. Can you let me know where your tigs are from..they looked great, I had a 38.7 common and a 27 common outta there mate both caught on Tigers

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Hi mate. Message Dan Kilgour on instagram. Big Dog Particles

[@carpingwithcraigncf7287]

Great watch again Simon 👍 that spod mix looked expensive pal 😲 wouldn't fancy forking out for that myself hope your well pal and tight lines from the NORTHERN CARP FREAKS 👍👍

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers fella 👌

[@lenny2918]

Unlucky Simon, you were up against it! Loving your vids though mate, I watch them all 👍I suppose that's why they call it fishing and not catching lol. Looking forward to the next one 🤞👍

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate much appreciated and thanks for watching all my videos 👍 The next one will be out in a couple of weeks and there's plenty of action on the river 🤔

[@chrisc475]

Hi Simon. Ace video as always. How are you getting on with the ECUs? Were you on Delks before? Would be keen to hear your views on the old Vs new alarms.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Hi mate I can't fault them tbh I've had them nearly a year and so far so good. Only thing I miss about the delks is the sound they make!

[@chrisc475]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing Thanks. I need to upgrade my cheapy buzzers with something a bit better. These have just entered the race.

[@adrianconnock1785]

I have fished Bradley’s a lot in the past and know all about those challenges! Great effort there Simon and you were up against it for sure, especially dropping in for a one off session. Really enjoyed the video for its realism again, if you were hauling every time carping would be boring.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

thanks mate really appreciate that! I'll definitely give it another go at some point hopefully when conditions are more in my favour!

[@IFilmUfos]

I used to fish Ham pool at the back of their and always remember looking at Bradley’s thinking F that 🤣

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Yeah it's pretty daunting 😜

[@maxmack2150]

a tip: watch movies on Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

[@aaraveverett8696]

@Max Mack Definitely, have been using flixzone for years myself :D

[@jasonwalton4876]

Tough session indeed. Coincidentally, my son and me are off on a week long road trip on Saturday. 3 nights on Todber Manor, 1 day on the Wye, near Ross, for barbel and 3 nights on Baden Hall. Then back home to South Lakeland.. Hoping for a more gentle start than you had!

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Ah nice one mate have a cracking time! Have a look at my todber manor vid for a few tips if you've not been before 👌

[@marcrite3435]

Well you done your best there simon. Better luck next time, if you go back. Good watch to. Tight lines pal

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks fella much appreciate 👌

[@chriskippa5107]

Great tip about the tag, i use a tag for solid bags, makes changing them so much easier, a small tag on the end of the loop on my braid leader. Great video, that really was tough going!

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate much appreciated. I like the idea of using it with solid bags and even for quick changing rigs if you use a loop to the swivel 👌

[@chriskippa5107]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing i use a short length of spliced leadfree leader on my bags so i can make a few up before i go, the loop to loop with 30lb braid can really dig into the spliced loop making it a nightmare to seperate but the tag makes it simple!. Its the small things that make all the difference!

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Nice mate I don't use solid bags much but I imagine that works nicely 👌

[@albiewilliams6830]

Cracking vlog bud unfortunately no fish but you don’t drone on like some so worth the watch plus an insight to what big waters are like

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate really appreciate that 👌

[@albiewilliams6830]

Simon Dew Carp Fishing no problem

[@jamesmarriott1133]

Hardcore carping mate 🌊🌊🌊 🎣👏🏻

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers mate i'll be back 😉

[@markkinnersley5134]

Wow some challenge that with all that weed drifting into rods, big respect for effort Simon

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate it was an experience 😆

[@Rich-bp3wi]

Great video mate but in my opinion I would of had my tips high up and tight lines that way it would of been way past the weed, plus I reckon with that spod mix all you did was attract the silvers and other species in. Try the avid bag stems or the bank tackle bag stems way better way of doing your bags mate can loop to loop them on and off with having to take the lead off , or if you want to fish drop off with your inline leads look at fishing the fox inline drop off system with a leader you can have your bags all ready made up and ready to go, keep up the good work mate

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers for your comment an opinions mate. The weed wasn't just close in though it was all the way out coming through in big patches between my bank and the middle of the lake. Wherever my lines were they would have caught the weed and fishing tips up with 60mph winds isn't the one especially with boats, swans, swimmers etc etc. At least with the tips low you have a chance the weed passes over the top.

[@englishfam9675]

Good watch...just a suggestion tips really high in the air and tight lines would of let u keep your rods in the water maybe ?

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Good idea but I don't think it would have helped to be honest

[@dg479]

Good video mate Bradley's is no runs water big winds lots of weed holiday makers on boats the sailing club the shear size of of the water most of witch you can't fish unless you have been there and had the experience of all the problems it has its easy to say what to do

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers fella 👌

[@robertcapewell2788]

Great Vlog mate, bad luck no fish, keep keeping on.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate 👌

[@RMinkjunkie]

Did you try putting your rods really high like sea fishing? That may of got your lines up and out the water over the weed?

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

The weed was everywhere mate so wherever the lines entered the water they would have picked up the weed. Also the boats/swimmers/swans etc mean your lines have to be as low as possible. My tips were actually touching the lake bed by the end and still the line got dragged.

[@RMinkjunkie]

Simon Dew Carp Fishing looked a nightmare to be honest mate. Maybe fox heavy captive backleads for future if this happens again?

[@leec9435]

RMinkjunkie1664 1664 I’ve tried backleads on Bradley’s and the crays just pick them up in the night and walk off with them😂

[@jonnywayner]

Love that tag tip 💪

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers fella I think it was something I saw Rob Hughes doing and it works brilliantly 👌👍

[@jimmyobrien8952]

I seen it on a Tom maker video it makes it easy to change the lead

[@arunassestavickas9285]

great fishing trip. im also in fishing trip right now in wild lake in lithuania. its not easy to catch carp here. in overral did 7 nights and had 2 carps. wich im proud of. 6kg and 8kg. today i started new seasion in same place hope to catch my record in these waters there are very big carps its possible to hook 20kg+ common ...

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Sounds great!

[@theharris7207]

You've outdone yourself mate

[@levikizume]

What is the loop de loop technique called? is it possible to just loop de loop a leader onto a swivel then loop de loop a lure onto the other end? Or does it have its limitations and only really for temporary use for lead caring etc? Would be a good video I can’t see anything like this out there.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

You can use it for lures I would think that it would be fine mate 👍

[@kerismith4034]

Fished this lake once about 5 years ago.. Linear and all them were packed..stumbled upon it by mistake.. Me and 2 mates fished 4 nights I had 5 carp to 33lbs and both my mates had 1 carp each both around 20lbs was a really nice lake and enjoyed my fishing more than I would have on linear and all them.. Think there was 2 other anglers on lol so very very quiet 👍

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

It's a lovely lake mate. A bit harder these days apparently as a lot of fish have gone. Still worth a go though 👍

[@cheesegrater9039]

Is casting out far better than staying close to your rod in the shadow ?

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Not sure I understand the question sorry 🤔

[@Jamie-1709]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing I think he means is it better to fish further out than fish the margins

[@Steve-kg7wd]

How much do you think that spod mix would cost the average angler ?

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Quite a bit I imagine mate but can be done cheaper if you cook your own particles and use things like vitalin etc. I just used this because I can and I have confidence in it 👍

[@alanmcgrady2513]

Is there a website that I can order the particle bait from. Also great vid keep it up 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

If you message Dan Kilgour on Instagram mate he's not got the website ready just yet 👍

[@cziasai]

Really enjoy you vids Simon. Only thing, you need a spirit level. ;0) Keep up the good work.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

haha cheers mate

[@carpergolfergaz29]

Good watch m8 that wind and weed was shocking. I never catch when the winds are that strong

[@j16mol]

I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but, if you were ever faced with this again, maybe you would use back leads to keep your line pinned to the floor whilst the weed floated on past?

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

The problem is there was weed between me and the spot I was fishing Sio backloads would just all the line into this weed and the line wouldn't be on the bottom anyway so defeats the object.

[@Reelfishinguk]

Cracking vlog

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

cheers guys!

[@16vastraturbo]

Why would you have your rods so low in the water when fishing a weedy lake 🤔

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

In an attempt to keep the lines down out of the way from the weed/swans/boats/swimmers/winds etc etc etc.

[@16vastraturbo]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing from the weed thats up for debate but boats and swimmers 🏊‍♂️ ok.

[@philipglancy8593]

@@16vastraturbo he's talking about the floating beds of weed that are moving around in the wind, attempting to keep his line underneath them. It gives him the greatest chance of actually presenting in this situation as the wind is making it impossible. If he had his tips up in the air it would be even more of a nightmare.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

@@philipglancy8593 exactly cheers mate

[@stevewhitehead1634]

I can’t believe this vid is getting a couple of really bad comments a lake of that size with basically islands of weed floating around with them winds etc etc fair play for staying in my opinion I may even give it a go is it a day ticket?

[@dg479]

I no right I fish Bradley's for the last 5 years the crays are a nightmare the weed beds are the size of cars floating around he done everything right the fish just wasn't interested

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers mate I really appreciate that and yes it's day ticket. Pop into the Tackle Den to buy your ticket and they're pretty helpful too 😉

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks mate it's a lovely lake and well worth the effort 👌

[@mintycarpangler]

I’m a member on Bradley’s it’s a hard lake but get on the fish and have a fantastic session

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

It's a lovely lake mate you're very lucky to be able to fish it regularly. I'd love another crack at it one day when the conditions are slightly easier 👍

[@danielhealey1239]

Richard how much is it a year to fish please

[@mintycarpangler]

Daniel Healey £325 a year for 3 rods

[@danielhealey1239]

@@mintycarpangler cheers mate can see myself fishing here within thr next year or 2 need a new challenge 😀

[@mintycarpangler]

Daniel Healey well worth it mate it’s a cracking lake not Many rules,common sense really and no bait boats

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

My neck of the woods. 2 minutes from where I live :)

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Yeah I saw you've fished horcott a couple of times. It's a lovely lake. Have you fished Bradley's?

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

Simon Dew Carp Fishing I haven’t mate. Live 30 seconds away but never fished it personally.

[@carptalkofficial]

@@MartynsAnglingAdventures We should all go ;) I live 20 mins away too

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

Carp Talk sounds good :)

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Worth a look mate 😉

[@rhystweed7379]

Some breeze that was lmao. My mate Jonathan Jones. Has had a few outta there shoulders being the best so far 36.08

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

It was mental mate I'll definitely be back wjen the conditions are a little more friendly 😆

[@mcarpcarpfishing]

👏 👏👏👏👏

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

👍

[@RMinkjunkie]

Great vid love the tag tip but don’t think much to your counting skills 1,2..15 😂😂 only messing mate I do no it’s the edit! Ha

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

😂 I was watching it back thinking people will get sick of me counting so better chop it down a little 😜

[@gbzl3691]

If I'm leading about i always take the coating off to make sure its a bare lead hope you do the same 😀

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

No I don't do that. Do you think it makes a difference?

[@gbzl3691]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing i do simon just because I think the coating is like a little buffer its only my opinion m8 great work m8 keep it up

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

OK mate thanks I'll give that a go and see if it makes a difference 😉

[@jayzamedia]

nice

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks 👌

[@manowar5487]

bait boat and pva bags no need to cast try it

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

bait boats are banned here and it's 18 ft deep so the bags wouldn't last to the bottom

[@nickpowell2115]

Does big dog particles have a web site ?

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

He's working on it I believe mate. Search Dan Kilgour on Instagram 👍

[@Carpingfocus]

Nice vid mate, released mine yesterday if you fancy checking it out, good job 👌

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Cheers fella I'll take a look 👍

[@Somewhereoverheremaybe]

Hey Simon wanna trade something from the US for some baits an rigs I'll take care of the shipping

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

I'm good thanks for the offer

[@Letshavealittledance]

You need a bigger car buddy 😛

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

haha yes I'm looking at getting one soon!

[@Letshavealittledance]

Top video as always mate.

[@davehibb]

I think you need a bigger car mate

[@manowar5487]

get a bait boat

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

I have one cheers

[@RomanStrmiska]

boooooring.no fish..just pulling out weeds of the watter..yeah ..thats great..half an hour nothing just talk and weeds..

[@48hughjars]

This is why its called fishing and NOT catching..

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

Thanks for your input perhaps you can give some advice on how I can improve my videos?

[@RomanStrmiska]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing ​ @Simon Dew Carp Fishing sure..I didnt watch all of them but in this one It looks like you try to hold on something that doesnt make sence..if there is weeds just pack your stuff and go..no point to do gardening..just do fishing..and catching..we have laks where this weeds apeare and after some time disapeare..so maby wrong this was wrong timing or just wrong spot..anyways to watch u try for half an hour was painfull..on the other side your voice sounds nice..its not irritating you seem to be humble witch is great but this can be just my oppinion.and Camerra is great too the picture was amazing..but without fish its like a seminar..ok ..good luck in the future.God bless you

[@48hughjars]

@@RomanStrmiska its well and good to say if you turn up and its weedy just go home.. but I would imagine (like me) this trip was planned well in advnace, booking tim off work, arrangeing ferry.. and also the friend that also went.. I also plan ahead my fishing aropund family and work and dont have the luxury of being able to just go home and come back later.. if your a millionaire and time and money are no object... im sure thats what we would all do.. but were not.. and no matter how hard a session is (fish or no fish) id be doing my best to catch whatever the conditions.. @simon, fair play for trying mate.. I thought it was a great video.. and on the point of not catching.. for me, its actually rereasinh to see people like Simon not catching.. as this is the reality of fishing.. im a bit fed up of some of the carp videos where they turn up for 3 days and cacht 300 40s in a session.. its just not reality.. keep up the vids mate :)

[@RomanStrmiska]

@@48hughjars ok.. you liked this video..? no problem with me.. I think it was boring.. can I..? and could I also express my opinion please..? thanks.. this KZbin is a social media platform and we People use to be different from each other so please let it go. thanks again.

[@johnwenlock4848]

find your swim ,chuck out a load of bait , cast out buzzers on ,get in bivvy go sleep ,wake up if you get a bite , if that dont work move swim an repeat !,yeah super hard fishing not

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

What would you class as hard fishing then? I'd say 114 acres with endless weed and boats, swans, swimmers 60mph winds plus you can only access about 15% of the bank etc etc is pretty challenging 🤔

[@MrCarpking71]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing perhaps he fishes a 1000 acre pit with 1 fish?? 🤣🤣 Bradley's is as hard as you can get for those who know the place!! Dumb ass comments serve no purpose at all!!

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

I imagine he doesn't fish at all just leaves negative comments for those of us who are out there doing it 😉

[@MrCarpking71]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing probably right there!

[@johnwenlock4848]

@@SimonDewCarpFishing always useful to play the lets imagine game ! the lake has weed ,swans and wind ,not exactly unique then ! so where is the difficulty ? you fish for fish that have been caught before and have become conditioned to the feed ,sure more awkward than a lot of other venues but the benchmark is low .put in the hours an feed and you will catch but difficult no

[@FrigginMossies]

Any reluctance to move swims obviously bore a significant issue here.

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

I don't think anywhere on the lake was fishable in that storm and with the weed mate but I take your point 👍