E-S-P - Martin Bowler - Searching For Solace

Martin heads deep into the valley to an ancient estate lake that the famous Chris Yates once referred to as 'Jade Lake' in his old book 'Secret Carp'. Surrounded by the best scenery that the UK has to offer, Martin angles with one rod for the mysterious residents below the surface...

[@FanterFishing]

Beautiful Video, what fishing is all about, not fighting over swims, catching fish for social media "likes" or attention, just respecting nature and your quarry , relaxing and enjoying your hobby. Well done ESP.

[@cliveeariss880]

That is such a true stament, and what makes fishing.......magic, moments, storys, and the just....being there.

[@kennyfletcher9112]

One of the best carp videos on KZbin brings back memories

[@cliveeariss880]

Loved this Martin, amazing fish, amazing place, and a master angler.

[@tonyashton780]

One of the few gents in angling no agenda will talk to anyone genuinely nice guy. Angling needs more ambassadors like Martin. After speaking to him at a fishing show I caught my first 10 lb barbel. A total change in my bank behaviour, rigs and putting in time. Well done!

[@paulwalsh8550]

Almost brings you to tears watching these videos, I love them

[@casinodoggy9411]

I was lucky enough to be in the syndicate on this lake for 5 years, such a magical place and the added bonus was I got to fish it with Tim Norman and the late great Terry Lampard. still visit the place regularly and it holds a special place in my heart.

[@barrydines]

where about is this place

[@tariqzeb5774]

Class thanks Martin and ESP a joy to watch

[@paulineryan7056]

Love this style of video.Keep it up please Mar Bowler.True essence of fishing.

[@TheFishingBloggers]

Yes yes yes yes yes...everything about this is Spot on! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@DaveBoothangler]

Absolutley captured everything about carp fishing in that vid...AWESOME !!!

[@drgjenkins4361]

Mr Bowler is my favourite contemporary fisher! His video with Chris Yates was as sweet as a nut, and all the rest are in a similar vein (relaxed, atmospheric, nature-based). Much needed

[@carp.fishing]

ESP are very luck to have Bowler & Hearn, two of the best orator's in carp fishing.

[@markmason13]

Terry is one of the best carp anglers that have lived in my opinion and Martin is a very good all round angler and as you say both are very good with words.

[@victoriawilliams6594]

Esp are lucky to have Martin not sure about Terry though

[@carp.fishing]

@@victoriawilliams6594 Are you joking? 👀

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

I'm sure it's a mutually very agreeable relationship/ contract! No?

[@carp.fishing]

@@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH Yes I suppose you are right

[@chrisprobert6]

A very entertaining video as usual. Stunning fish and lake. Martin is so watchable all it needed was Bernard cribbins to narrate it. Well done and thank you. More please 🙏

[@jman2578]

Pure magic, wish I could start every Monday in the office watching one of these!

[@carpfanatic2854]

Get it completely love early morning carping just to watch the fish come alive the bubbles from feeding the peace and quiet the soft noises from around the lake the only sound I'm waiting for is the scream of my alarms pure magic Great video 👍

[@davidnash1220]

Perfect an explanation from a poet who loves his craft

[@paullawrence8438]

I'm loving these short vids. Keep um coming esp, hearn and bowler are a delight!

[@darrensartin8872]

Well done martin. Esp has some top anglers who know how to present a good video. No nonsense just good angling in beautiful surroundings.

[@glitchking4992]

No one tells a story like terry

[@colinmccallum6425]

Best carp brand out there ❤️❤️❤️

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

Colin Mccallum totally agree, absolutely love Extra Sensory Perception, fave gear

[@garrybradnam5184]

It's about time bowler wrote a proper carp book..

[@davelebeer6551]

Another beautiful video, Martin again at his best! Thanks!

[@baccicalupi]

Very beautiful video, fine colors !

[@kennynaylor751]

great video mr. bowler,,a stunning quiet lake with some proper old carp,,love it

[@clivewelch1025]

Poetry in motion this is what it's all about !!!!!!

[@ringerheringa3052]

Superb! This is how carp fishing was meant to be. Wonderful video!

[@leonwkew1]

This should never be allowed to publish video on a secret syndicate lake where they are not allowed to publish material ie that's the joys of paying money to join a private syndicate. I know a person who has been baiting that swim for at least 14 weeks and then you got a prick like Martin bowler fishing it free of charge and fishing that swim where that person has spent money on bait and giving time to prime it for himself then this prick poachers of your hard work and gets the rewards. The people who owns foothill should be ashamed of them selves.

[@sheldybabes1]

@ellie Kew I’d be more worried about how many fish he leaves trailing tackle when he’s 40 yard away from his rods with no net in place. Fishing in weed with slack clutch and miles away, wouldn’t like to see how long it takes him to get to a rod in middle of night

[@easyfishing1936]

Another beautiful video from ESP. With Martin’s calm narration it gives these video’s the edge over others! Two points the aerial shot of that carp fighting in clear water was brilliant and why didn’t ESP put spiral points on their measuring sticks so we can get them in hard banks!

[@thomaspickford5467]

What a beautiful lake and the fish were pristine 👍👍👍

[@MarkCarp]

stunning fish and a lovely film👍

[@RafaSobis23]

One of the best carp videos I have ever ever seen let me tell you something my friend you are a LEGEND your the Man you made me watch the video again a mean listen am watching the video again and for that reason alone I salute you my friend and you know what you are not a LEGEND my friend you are A PRIME ICON YOU'RE LIKE I MEAN I HAVE NO WORDS I JUST WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS INCREDIBLE JUST ........... GEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU DESERVE 10000000000000000000000 SUBSCRIBERS AM GONNA STOP NOW.............

[@barrydines]

love this video this wot fishing is really all about love it

[@paulsmith2703]

Can't beat a summer morning by the water with the mist on top as everything comes to life.

[@esslivo]

Really enjoyed that thanks..... what carping is really about an ideal lost in the past to those that have never had chance to experience it.....The overhead camera shots were brilliant....

[@iancoates1488]

Martin....you are a fishing poet my friend .

[@SWINDLA87]

Martin Bowler is just the best

[@peterperrins5414]

Brilliant!! thanks esp

[@stringsgb8833]

What a great video. Would give anything to fish an idyllic lake like that. Nice work esp, really enjoyed it

[@pauledmonds3249]

ESP has some incredible anglers. Martin Bowler and Terry Hearn are amongst the top Carp and specimen anglers in the UK and possibly the world. I like how ESP have a more mature and experienced approach to all aspects of fishing, rather than the Nash way of young cockney wide boys thrashing the water to the beat of dance music pumping out. Chalk and cheese. I have used ESP gear for many years and always trust it. High quality gear and well priced too.

[@britishtitan6470]

Some great lokking carp love thw dark colors

[@paulboyle5659]

Great filming here and content .

[@psychological7473]

Is that Fonthill? Had the pleasure of fishing there once... Stunning place.

[@ancientgodsword]

No it's not

[@paulfranciosi647]

One excellent angler.

[@mrw9513]

ESP please do a video series with Terry Hearn, Martin Bowler and Alfie Russell together. It could be a 3 part series, first carp then perch then barbel. That would be awesome, as they all love a bit of all rounding. Love drennan and esp as a brand, best tackle manufacturer around. Best wishes and stay safe and well to you all and your families

[@BaddMuzic]

Magical!

[@paulcorbin7495]

WHAT CAN I SAY NAILED IT

[@LondonPestControl]

That was great , really enjoyable thanks

[@dm51964]

Superb video and what fishing is all about.

[@ianmoules7635]

To be in England in the summer time ......

[@davidhull1061]

Super video.

[@andrewmccleave2089]

wheres the drum n bass music and mockney shouting surprised you caught without that superb video

[@benjaminhurry7293]

standard

[@addictedtoangling]

Well said mate those drum and bass 5 panel hat wearing goons videos are soul destroying this is real fishing something that seems lost to modern carpers

[@mrburns2429]

carp ecosse can you not like drum and bass and enjoy carp fishing ?? move with the times you miserable nob

[@addictedtoangling]

@@mrburns2429 move with the times what are u talking about your the nob if u like drum and bass why are u watching a quality video like this instead of one of nashes video clones sorry i mean gash sober up halfwit and enjoy this video which is real carping

[@andrewmccleave2089]

drum n bass was good in 1988 with some pillls in a dinngy warehouse not. when fishing

[@tylermorby3130]

Nice vid love esp vids

[@jackm942]

What a true legend

[@Leffebelly]

Love your videos, maybe being a bit closer to the rod would help a bit

[@andrewmurphy2248]

What a beautiful looking lake’ where abouts is that venue ?

[@jxpoforever4012]

estate lake youll never get in there

[@FrigginMossies]

Yes we all like to seek solace. However desirable this type of fishing is, for most is not available. Unless you are blessed with famous uncles, Mega rich or one of the righteous ones. Guys when was the last time you were on a 30 acre estate lake alone?

[@ancientgodsword]

This lake is a syndicate anyone can join (I'm on the waiting list myself) generally the lake is quiet anyway everytime I've walked it I've never seen another angler...

[@peterjohnson8935]

Great video. I would be closer to the rod though!?

[@stuartnewman6968]

He's been here before with Yates. I've seen a different video of them both here.

[@yorkshirecarpangler9545]

What reels are theu

[@markterry4831]

Nice atmospheric film but just one question, why sit so far away from the rods on a weedy water and not even have a net on the platform??

[@joshwilliams5211]

Should make a video of both Hearn and bowler in👏

[@kernowguitar9164]

Martin is looking more and more like his uncle every time i see him on a vid rip John Wilson

[@CB-xr1eg]

What??? He looks nothing like John Wilson. The only similarity is they both have a beard. Get a grip.

[@michaelkent5717]

Can you tell me in angling times in we're to fish section there's never a South East section like in anglers mail,I've bought angling times all my life but find my self getting anglers mail to see we're to go.

[@Kingcarparpeggio]

Also, try learning grammar and punctuation . Then we might know what the fuck you’re on about ?????

[@superhoop1299]

Legend.

[@winningbigly9012]

superhoop1299 I'm free

[@garethdavies9367]

Awesome

[@canyoudigit4049]

Always fish on top of your rods if you are fishing at distance !

[@michaelhayes3721]

How about you guys developing a carp pellet waggler rod as I've tried a few don't really have the backbone required.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Try Drennan Red Range mate. Excellent pell/wag rods in different sizes. Reels too,

[@matt19norwich]

"need to be on your rods as fast as you can" Sets his rod up on the end of a long pontoon and bivvy a few feet from that as well... lol

[@CB-xr1eg]

Talks waffle just like his Uncle John did.😐

[@Nobody423]

Mere mortals like us will never get a chance to fish such beautiful venues , great video and Martin is a good amongst us fishermen

[@snappyfish]

Thats what I was thinking watching this, lucky to get a swim midweek with Bivvy swappers.

[@tommos16]

Great video, but, still not sitting next to the rod after the first came off? Madness haha!

[@kevintyler6979]

Can i have a guest ticket😅

[@trackeurcarpe3994]

top 😉👌👍

[@factsnothingbut.thefacts7700]

4 Chris Yates to say you the best angler he fish wid ANOTH said

[@terrortime2]

next episode bowler searching for Santa

[@michaelspencer6318]

why do you take the fish so far from the water ? what for it makes no sense

[@ESPCarpgear]

The fish aren't that far from the water. If they have been moved it is to get to somewhere flat, soft, and in the shade.

[@michaelspencer6318]

@@ESPCarpgear thank you for replying ,but i have to ask why you dont just unhook them in the net in the water ? i mean thats a lot better for the fish !

[@directdrains6107]

👌👌👌👌

[@tyke4873]

Why did you not leave your landing net out on that staging martin,I know there will be a reason but why not just leave it out there.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Why didn't he get a seat and sit on the staging? He didn't need to be in the bivvy, it wasn't raining.

[@notorious283]

No wonder you got done in the weed with that 1st fish it took you half hour to get to the rod

[@cliverainbird3389]

I thought you were supposed to shout c'mon!!!! Every time you caught a fish? He's not doin it propa.

[@CB-xr1eg]

I usually say " come to daddy, " and then shout " Get in!!!! when it's in the net.

[@newsclash3555]

quiver tipping works better

[@CB-xr1eg]

He does that too but not in this video.

[@00markelliott00]

Great angler.

[@pizzypass3989]

Mark Elliott great at what? Fishing predictable venues or exclusive ones?

[@shoaibahmed1105]

Wich rod do you use in this video?

[@ESPCarpgear]

Shoaib Ahmed Terry Hearn mk3 🙂

[@2011SVV]

харьковский сергей спасенов))))наш круче)))

[@dantecarp]

Oh an I see that about one in fifty is a moron. Classic vid . Perfectly done. X

[@Michael020]

We cant all have some private lake to ourselves

[@ESPCarpgear]

It’s a syndicate 👍🏻

[@jxpoforever4012]

a good one . i know 3 people on it

[@dantecarp]

I know this place but out of respect I'm not saying

[@MrQwerty1242]

Thanks for your riveting input

[@pizzypass3989]

dantecarp oh dear did Dante need to feel important by saying that....

[@benjaminhurry7293]

lol

[@gungapea8801]

dantecarp so why say anything then you sausage

[@MrQwerty1242]

It’s a well known day ticket called Thorpe lea in Surrey.