Carp Fishing In Winter - How to keep catching in the cold

Fishing for carp in winter can be a challenge, but with careful observation, and simple tactics, you can still catch carp no matter how cold it is!
I created Fishing Tutorials to help people learn about fishing and catch more fish!
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[@fishingtutorials]

Hi! To improve your carp fishing and catch more fish, check out my Simple Fishing Guidebook! With 100 pages of tips, rigs, knots, bait advice and 21 in-depth species guides, you’ll definitely improve your knowledge and skills. Get yours here: fishwithcarl.co.uk/products/the-simple-fishing-guidebook

[@joshlamb1238]

Hi Carl so happy to see you regularly uploading I'm 26 based in Hertfordshire. Took up angling last year and not caught a carp yet, just one jack pike a few lb. Love watching your videos just as much as I do fishing itself. Please don't ever stop the channel bro your an inspiration, the videos are more then just a video, they help me through the bad times Nd gives me something to look forward too. Big respect to you and Alex.

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh that's amazing. Thanks so much Josh :) Appreciate it. That's amazing to hear. Glad you're loving it! All the best to you mate, and good luck with your fishing, keep at it!

[@CarpyJordan]

FACTS HE MADE ME TAKE MY FISHING TOO ANOTHER LEVEL

[@ChaceRaymond]

Hello bro I'm also located in Hertfordshire, I would highly recommend manor farm fisheries, the have multiple Lakes on the complex, as you said your relatively new I would highly recommend becks lake or damsel, heavily stocked with carp to 30. Have done many 60hour sessions there even, worth having a Google :)

[@ctom6068]

been following carl and alex since the very start, so amazing to see how far theyve come, couldnt have happened to better people.

[@davidbamber6795]

Good to see you two fishing together again, and catching.

[@gcarpmad]

I love the rawness of your fshing. It really makes it easier for the beginner to follow. I've been fishing for longer than you have been around both myself and brother yet I still consider your tutorials fantastic info. Keep it up. Your and your bruv's channels are perfect for all.

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you :) Glad you enjoy it!

[@marcust5014]

Another cracking winter carp vid lads 💯👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@daleHarrison93]

How good is it to see your friend Ryan been so positive and helpful with your channel(business) instead of been all jealous etc like most friends generally seem to get when you have any success. Quality pal

[@lazycarper7925]

dillian gona knock fury out

[@craftmoorUk]

The Gypsy King is right (and a genuine guy): Ryan is a good mate and hopefully is positive with your metal health. Love the videos and keep up the good work.

[@jimmyfireball]

True friends celebrate your success, and console you on your failures. Ryan is just a proper mate.

[@fishingtutorials]

Yeah he really is :)

[@Kranky_Bloke]

Great video, always look forward to the next fishing lesson here. Please keep up the good work!

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks K B!! :) will do!

[@LordMarps]

Returning to angling for the first time since I was a little un. Caught my first mirror last week, I can't tell you how grateful I am for your videos, they've really helped me. Thanks so much.

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh so glad to hear that! Well done!!

[@Tingg101]

Great video Carl as always. I have watched all of your videos over the years and have now ordered a copy of your fishing book to go on my shelf with my other fishing books. Chris Yates, Kevin Maddocks and now Carl Smith joins the fishing shelf. Thanks for all that you do and keep up the amazing work. Tight lines mate :)

[@fishingtutorials]

Wow... thank you!! Glad you like them, cheers for the support :) You too!

[@alandefreice4657]

Alex

[@marcust5014]

Another cracking carp and tips video keep them coming 💯👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks Marcus, will do!

[@ipssoff]

Brilliant as always

[@dylanjames184]

🔥🔥 fire video carl keep up the good work

[@CLASHWITHMOON]

I am from Pakistan I used to watch you and your brother from the Carl and Alex channel . GOOD LUCK FOR A NEW START 💜💜

[@divandebruin4602]

As a young angler you inspire me with every single video. Even in South Africa your advice helps a hole lot. Keep up the good work, you are inspiring people all around the world !

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks so much :) So happy to hear that!

[@lewisparrott1706]

One of my favourite lakes around, and the beautiful wooden carving dotted around

[@shanewallace1378]

You will love south african waters mate❤😏

[@r31fishing]

I love winter carp fishing, caught my pb twice this winter 19.03lb and 20.08lb! Now I'm after myself a 30 😏😏

[@trevorcornes1056]

Nice video Carl and lots of good information as usual. Looked a beautiful location. 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you enjoyed it Trevor :)

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

nice video again boys, thank you,👍👍

[@featherstonehobbies]

Smaßhing stuff you make it look so easy that foam maggot rig Is a thing of beauty

[@SanshoTheBailiff]

Great vid as usual!

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@jakemaclaren8706]

Well done Carl, Alex and Ryan on them amazing carp keep the content up, I love learning loads of new tips from this channel

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers for watching!

[@paulinecadden4950]

Great video as always 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you enjoyed it Pauline!

[@edenfc5082]

Good to see you both on this video, more of a silver fish in winter kind of guy. Give or take the odd carp.

[@danrawles4039]

Good video mate nice shots 📸

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Dan!

[@lucamulholland-llado5332]

i literaly just went fishing yesterday and caught a tench and 3 huge carp. so helpful thanks!

[@fishingtutorials]

That is awesome! Well done mate!

[@user-ce8bx7jp2m]

אהבתי מאוד את הסירטון .ואת הסבר שלך 👍🤗👍👑💪❤🎣🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@razorreece6336]

Can not wait till I go fishing next

[@marcusalbert9816]

Don't usually fish for carp in winter..look forward to some tips!

[@iftikhargoga1710]

Good fishing Pakistan Jhelum river fish name gulfam beautiful and nice taste

[@goran6542]

Yes fishing for winter carp is very rewarding but only problem is cold temperature. My hands literaly freeze after 2h of pole fishing for roach. Tight lines!

[@vissenmetfonz]

Nice vid boykies!! Loved it!! And I miss alex😜

[@fishingtutorials]

Same!!

[@SurreyCarpTV]

Nice one lads 👊🏻

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks! :)

[@joerutzer2704]

still no success here! very satisfying to watch you catch! Cheers mates!

[@KevinLee10360]

Love the videos explaing tips for each season. Any plans to make one for summer or hot weather?

[@fishingtutorials]

Good idea, cheers Kevin :) I'll look into it

[@Meskutis]

Thanks for the video and tips🔥! Gonna start carp fishing this year, hoping i can break my pb :P

[@milanas7822]

@Meskutis gonna wait for carp fishing videos

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome :) Good luck!!!

[@cichy_fishing]

Super 👌🐟🎣🔥🔥🔥

[@icy-_-I]

I love fishing

[@fishingtutorials]

Me too :)

[@FixDylann]

I'd like to see you come to the ponds I fish and do this

[@PassionateAnglers]

Nice one mate...Just a quick question for winter fishing..there is quite lot of splashing around in my usual spot (where i fish) but the fish are'nt biting. Any suggestion from your end on the feeding time.

[@craykooo8947]

Just in time for spring 😂😂

[@fishingtutorials]

Nah we're just 10 months early ;)

[@manusb6441]

Carl I wish you all the Best in your new Fishing Adventures. Can't wait to see more! 😎 BTW Great Koi Pond!

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it :)

[@ralphrohr]

Ahh... the good old days of brotherly fishing Trips... 🥺

[@fishingtutorials]

Tell me about it :( !

[@stevetownsend9738]

Ryan looks like and has a similar personality to my friend matt.. though he don't go fishing. Now Alex has gone, should definitely get Ryan out more on your vids 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Ryan will be joining me soon in Belgium in early May actually!

[@WiseTravelTipsOfficial]

Could you please tell us about some possible lakes in the UK that you would recommend? I've been carp fishing for about a year now at my local lake and I don't know where to go just to catch a fish, as I've never caught one.

[@hishaamadam1460]

Did you need to lead around to check the bottom and depth Bennie casting across?

[@harrison9281]

Amazing video - Please could you show us the stem you have on the lead? I like how far it sticks up out of the PVA Bag.

[@fishingtutorials]

Hi Harrison! That is a Korda 'Solid Bag Tail Rubber' they push over an inline lead stem and make it easy to make bags around! :)

[@harrison9281]

@@fishingtutorialsBrilliant, thanks :) appreciate the reply.

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome, good luck with it!

[@paulbardoe4569]

If you are ever down Colchester/Clacton way I'll take you to a nice lake

[@deansouthby5957]

Where is this lake it looks like a great carp lake.

[@fishchipsandmushypeas]

Yo, any chance of a video to give us tips of how to fish as the summer ends before winter approaches?

[@fishingtutorials]

I’m not going to get round to sorting out a summer carping video this year I’m afraid! I’ve had too much other stuff on. I’ll try and cover it next year :)

[@Berealwith]

Many years ago it was very cold in winter, but I wanted to fish. It was so cold half the lake was frozen 😫. My first carp caught was a lovely common I was so surprised how hard it fought. I was very quick landing, unhooking, and getting ready to return the fish( it was 18lb something) I don't take pictures of fish under 20lb now I've had my fair share of doubles. When Reviving the common it wasn't doing so well, I tried and tried to the point my hands were about to drop of frozen, the fish didn't make it. It was the first fish that died on me in all the years I've been fishing, I was gutted I felt sick, what a horrible feeling. I buried the fish and later rang the bailiff telling him where the fish was so they could check it out, you never know it could be something else. I was still in shock and ran back though what happened, I knew I'd done nothing wrong it was the fishes time, old timer, or sick. It took me ages to get my mo-jo back, what it did do, it changed my procedure fishing in winter, once I have caught the fish and have it in the landing net if the fish shows any sign of being to tired I unhook it in the landing net, i revive it there and let the fish go. Winter fishing is hard and you do need to change a few things.

[@FishingwithEthan]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

In winter it’s all about the bites, size doesn’t matter. Keep warm, have fun and pick the right venue. You’ll have an awesome day out guaranteed!

[@fishingtutorials]

So true! :)

[@dandoe9167]

Nice looking lake, any hints on location as I'm looking for a new challenge cheers

[@fishingtutorials]

Yes this is Crawley New Pond :)

[@Leanderfishing]

This tumbnail is AMAZING 🎉 how did you design it?

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you! I use Photoshop to 'cut' me out with the 'polygonal lasso tool' and then blur the background on a separate layer, then add the text :) - there are YT tutorials for this. But if you haven't got access to photoshop yet, try a free/cheap image manipulator app or program. I used to use Gimp :)

[@Carp_Destiny]

I am always wondering how are you casting so accurate? U should do a video about good casting technique and how to cast more accurate. Nice video tho🔥

[@fishingtutorials]

Here's one about casting accurately we made a while ago! Hope it helps :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXGkKKXbJyUfK8

[@cosworth1616]

I am getting a size 4000 reel for carp fishing do you think 12lb mono be best or 15 lb for overall carp?

[@fishingtutorials]

I reckon 12lb will be a perfect choice, unless your fishing somewhere with lots of weed and snags, then 15lb will be better.

[@edbrown6985]

Holding the rod instead of putting it down really helps year round.then you don't even need a goofy bite detector

[@memesandgreens6255]

Carl what is the update on the park lake

[@fishingtutorials]

It's doing doing ok! Because we had A LOT of rain last year the water level stayed high so there was no oxygen crash. Fingers crossed for no drought this year, will be keeping an eye on it. The dam is still not fixed though, hopefully one day :)

[@williamstull1471]

I just started using solid PVA bags with bread crumbs in them, but it always floats on top no matter how many holes I poke in it. is it ok if it floats as long as the bait gets down there eventually? ( I am using a 1-ounce lead by the way.)

[@fishingtutorials]

Hi William, I tend to use pellet which I find decent, also I sometimes use crushed boilies :) If you want to keep using bread however, you could try using a slightly larger lead. hope that helps. Let me know how you do :)

[@williamstull1471]

@@fishingtutorials ok thanks. it is kind of hard for me to find pellets and boilies. I'm in the US so I tend to go for baits that I can get easily. but yeah I will try that!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh ok! I see, good luck with a slightly heavier weight :) Let me know how you do

[@burbusbond]

What reels are you using Carl?

[@fishingtutorials]

Daiwa :)

[@itsmeitsmeitsme416]

It's unreal how many times I've forgot my landing Matt and at go home to fetch it

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha yep, I know that!

[@dogfish180]

Carl.....Your net is at the side of your swim at 2:16 mate!😆

[@fatiguegaming5047]

Hi mate is Alex still going to do fishing tutorials or not ?

[@fishingtutorials]

No, he's working completely separately now on his own thing :) Just me on this now!

[@azfishkid]

What reels do you guys use??

[@fishingtutorials]

Daiwa!

[@Francois_Dupont]

those "maggots" are the worm of what insect? i want to farm my own as they arent sold where i live.

[@callumgrieve5610]

There baby flies

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@callumgrieve5610 there are many type of flies, so it is why i am asking.

[@fishingtutorials]

Bluebottles I believe.

[@alfiespainfishing4167]

Hi Carl and alex

[@fishingtutorials]

Hi Alfie! :)

[@rcturtle]

What camera do you use?

[@fishingtutorials]

Sony a7s iii :)

[@amshia0121]

So still work together on fishing tutorials?? Or old recording ??

[@fishingtutorials]

Recorded last year :)

[@mrdjr6544]

300 hours this winter, one fish.

[@fishingtutorials]

Ouch!

[@gamersgauntlet6776]

Carl, DONT YOU DARE, call Ryan your biggest fan. You are lying to your viewers. That title should go too me. And believe me if I had money all your products would be in my house. Keep up the good work

[@fishingtutorials]

Hahahhahha

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Ruben appreciate it!!!

[@mateuszkysik495]

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[@luciusd2584]

Is it me or is the guy on the end a different guy.

[@fishingtutorials]

Yeah that's my bro, he came back with me later on on another session to the same lake :)

[@luciusd2584]

@@fishingtutorials haha I thought what the heck happened. Am i losing it. Great vid my friend

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha no worries, thank you mate! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BS_BLNK]

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