Fishing for ESCAPEES! Goldfish Challenge at the Village Pond

Pet goldfish often get released into public waters and sometimes breed like crazy! Today we are trying to catch them fishing with bread and corn.
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[@livinlavidatita]

The clip of your dad helping out with merch orders was so wholesome. Makes me smile seeing how this little youtube family has had a positive effect on your own family ❤

[@antlakin6695]

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[@danielwooldridge1755]

Presumptuous? They both had full Time jobs, they’ve been able to do a dream job and quit work. Fish with his soul mate he met while fishing? His dads retired and gets extra income while helping his son achieve greatness. Alex Is off round the world doing what he loves, not really presuming much when it’s all to see

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

​@@danielwooldridge1755absolutely! So happy for them

[@fishwithcarl]

Not presumptuous :) I say in the video how much this channel has helped all of us. Dad worked hard all his life and now he gets to wind down a bit doing the merch!

[@HorgaszTAM]

Love it ❤ Just made order 😎🇬🇧👍

[@mrxzu]

I only just found your channel after 30 odd years of fishing and looking for inspiration for my 7yo son. You rekindled the fire of why I originally started fishing... No more just sitting in a bivvy waiting for the big carp. We're out fishing anywhere and everywhere just for the joy of fishing, big or small species. Thank you.

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahh this is amazing, you're welcome mate. Amazing to be able to share fishing with your son and make lots of memories and having adventures together. So happy your passion is rekindled.

[@matt01506]

A passion for angling, a close family and a lovely missus to share it all with. YOUR A RICH MAN CARL !

[@fishwithcarl]

I feel it. Always grateful ❤ thank you mate

[@petekeightley2973]

Absolutely loved this. Naomi has definitely come out of her shell and improved massively because of your assistance. Thank you both for a nice little video ❤

[@fishwithcarl]

She has :) You're welcome Pete, happy you enjoyed it ❤

[@urbanexoticuk]

@@fishwithcarl that pond i was on about i could pm you the location would make a amazing video full of carp there to 20 pounder commons in there and a 15 pound ghost koi

[@urbanexoticuk]

@@fishwithcarl would u like the location

[@STILE89]

Man i love your vids so much i enyoj in them i would love to se you post vids more often

[@nickrider5220]

This is like recreating those early years, when it was so fascinating, wondering what sort of fish you might catch. Love the fact you show so much respect to each fish you and Omi catch ❤👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Yesss fully agree, this kind of fishing always brings back that childlike joy. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MidlandAngler]

Putting it simply …THIS IS FISHING… every aspect of the village pond challenge is the fishing I know and love … you’ve really made me smile . Thank you 🎣🌞🌞

[@fishwithcarl]

Happy to hear that!! Thank you mate :) :)

[@benhirst3819]

Thanks for this Carl, A good old fashioned village pond session. Looks like you guys had great fun!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Ben! It was a good laugh :)

[@dface6447]

it’s amazing how such a small (yet beautiful) village pond can 1 be exciting 🎣 and transport you back to your childhood 😁.

[@fishwithcarl]

So true! :)

[@ianmiller865]

dam i love it when you two go fishing together, it should be made into a film as in how you two met, and the rest is history. you really hit the jackpot.

[@andyprest]

😂 not to sure you really won there Carl lol, brill video guys looked nice and relaxing 👍👍

[@fishwithcarl]

😂 Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Andy!

[@cliffdixon6422]

These sessions are always so enjoyable, takes you back to where it all started. Had my first ever Goldfish at Finch Farm earlier this year during a Carp session, hit me on ledgered breadflake doused with fly larvae Powderz and was a chunky little fella at 1lb on the nose! Also, a big thank you for one of your recent videos about surface float fishing, popped down to the venue and had my first Golden Orfe after nearly 50 years on the bank!

[@stevepettifer4896]

Love your definition of fishing - totally agree! Many's the time when I knew fine well I had no bait on the hook and just couldn't be bothered to sort it because I was just relaxing. And Omi has become a properly good angler, I get the feeling she has in turn taught you to relax and take the stress out of life. It's such a shame so many village ponds have disappeared, I cut my teeth on one in a village called Over, in Cambridgeshire. It was restricted to U14s only and held loads of small roach, rudd, tench and small carp. There were endless rumours of a 'big one' but to my knowledge no one ever caught it, and I'm not sure anyone had ever even seen it - it was always a mate of a mate of a mate's brothers, uncle's dad. We used to have loads of fun there as kids with just a quarter pint of maggots (about 25p back then I think, maybe less), and if we were really skint then in summer we'd raid our bins for properly juicy, if rather smelly maggots. I know, a bit grim, but we were kids and didn't care! Pretty sure the pond is still there, and I hope kids are still fishing it.

[@rimirimi32]

Somone I know from school posted a picture of you the other day helping her young son who was fishing, lovely humble thing to see :)

[@fishwithcarl]

Ah this is lovely to hear, thanks for sharing this :)

[@grahamgfm]

A good back to basics video which will inspire the new young anglers. Great to see you out with Omi who surely has had a good influence on you. All the best to both of you for the future.

[@TheCod3r]

Saturday ~ the day for fishing, and fish with Carl Love it!

[@Isomeuser33]

float fishing the smaller fish is always fun, love the content carl 👌

[@Nicholas1154]

This video saved me from a long drive home for awhile. Great video 🙏 ❤

[@NotXYEdits.]

Every time you post my day gets ten times better you got me and my son into fishing so thank you for all the good times ❤ also your book has helped me so much 😂

[@pbrown141]

Brilliant, love that your whole family is involved. Really wholesome and nice to see

[@jpmotorsport4728]

Another fab vid mate 👍😎🎣 Looks like you both had a great day in the sun. Lovely little spot . Keep the vlogs going mate , looking forward to future content . 👍😎

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much mate! 👍

[@chrishockley3990]

Thanks for yet another quality upload! Love every minute of every one of them! 👍

[@amandarobinson1073]

Hey Carl I love the videos that are simple but creative like this one. Your videos bring me so much joy

[@fishwithcarl]

So glad :)

[@jasonk1167]

For me this session and small ponds not knowing what you’re going to catch are just as exciting as any big carp videos!🙌🏻

[@robertforrest7956]

Many yrs ago when I lived in Medford Oregon there was a field that had a fairly good size natural pond in the middle of it that was full of all kinds of goldfish, black moores, fantails, orandas, you name it, it was there. Found out that many yrs ago that area flooded and many local yard ponds washed out and the fish survived in this old field pond for many yrs. I would go and catch many for my fish pond at my house, and sold many ti the local pet shops in the area. I used nets and very small hooks to catch most of them. I never told anyone where or how I got them, but the property owner was cool with it and allowed my brother and myself to collect them, he also hated to see them lost out there as well...we also helped to restock his huge koi pond. Every visit the fish would come right out as they knew we came bearing food...fun times in those ole days. 🥰

[@rhino269]

That mirror carp at the end was a gorgeous looking fish 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

It was!

[@jasmijnariel]

4:30 i am sure Omi is key in that one. She is an amazing woman who makes the world a better place. My ex has the same personality and she learned me so much as well. We need more people like them in our lives❤

[@fishwithcarl]

❤ :)

[@JoshyWoshy4-ss9nr]

Would you ever like to go fishing in lithuania? I know you guys love travelling as most of your videos are about going to new places. The fishing in Lithuania is great and the weather is usually as good as the fishing, the reason being is because there's very little people living here so most lakes, rivers ect are wild and full of all kinds of fish, like chub, barbel grass carp, mirror carp, absolutely tons of perch and ect. If you ever decide to come here, we know a great place to stay, we will provide food and guidance on the lakes and rivers. Ask Alex as well as the wild life and mushrooms are much more plentiful than in England. You probably will not accept but please keep this in mind, as I think it would make a really fun video. keep making great videos, love ye chaps, cya ;)

[@fishn365]

Many do not understand the difference between "fishing" and "catching". Another great video. Thanks for that. And "Hi!!" to Omi!!!

[@macwade]

Stumbled over your channel at the weekend and I feel like I've watched hours and hours already! I even went and bought a little float set up and went fishing alone yesterday for the first time in 15 years. I've just bought a cap to rock on my future fishing trips from your store as a thank you for getting me to enjoy fishing again

[@danholland5334]

Wicked times to be had on little ponds, you never know what's in them. I teach fishing for kids with additional needs and disabilities, I couldn't agree more about how rewarding get the young generation into fishing is. Tight lines

[@fishwithcarl]

Ah that's awesome :) Yep, you never know! Tight lines!

[@RBX_Chromitech]

Loved it! Omi is sure coming on with her fishing skills, but you can never be beaten haha!! Great video again!

[@matthewsummerfield80]

Nice! Brings back memories. As a teen, outskirts of my town was a tiny old over grown clay pit. Accessible only down an overgrown track. Full of goldfish & shabunkins(!?), a handful of the old stock of carp, tench, perch, roach & rudd including dumped golden rudd. Some the mirror carp were absolute stunners! Dark hues & scaley...

[@dcdfm18bf18]

Lovely video as usual carl! I love these small videos.

[@miketaylor6516]

My names teller and I am a boy and I love your vids and Love your book it will really help me fish because I am new to fishing so thank you, you help me when I am sad thank you for being you and om be you,you are amazing thank you😀😁

[@TheJono75]

Love your blogs, just about watched them all now!!! We need more!!! X

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahh glad to hear that! Lots coming! 😊

[@CougarBTD6]

I love watching you and omi fishing, omi doesnt care what she catches, every fish puts a smile on her face. Lots of love from the north west ❤

[@fishwithcarl]

❤ :)

[@tadhghayden8440]

That was beautiful fascinating fun perfect antidote fishing...With dinner with Alex....after..cool..

[@StuWNZ]

Takes us all back to our childhood.

[@radhikam2401]

I am so happy to have found both brothers’ channels. Lovely family. YT is awesome sometimes. 🎉

[@WILDSTYLE8449]

Very fun to see fish that are usually pets grow to that size, great video.

[@LeeCoder1]

The only source I have of fishing are these videos because recently my only rod snapped 😭but watching you puts a smile on my face

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Today I targeted a new lake. I was longing freshwater coarse fishing: bought a 4.5m telepole, 0.2 mono and maggots. Lately it's been all saltwater and I missed the finesse of the float. On our way I was shocked how swollen the local river was, so we took an hour detour and canoed in a flooded wheat field, the water levels after storm Hans still are +2m or more up! The forest lake turned out beautiful, it was a warm overcast august evening and my 4 yeard old son managed to catch his first roach and rudd! Then we canoed till sunset and I managed to land 2 pike out of 4 takes. During drive back it was a torrential downpour, which we survived and overall this has been a wonderful adventure. Fishing is the central motive of my life again, and I'm so glad it's so. I had abandoned fishing since my teens and this channel has been the axis of my fishtube. Thank you Carl.

[@sombrerofish47B2]

Absolutely smashing vid Carl and Omi

[@HIGHLIFE42091]

Love your video's came across you on Facebook absolutely loved that video in America at the mystery lake was amazing keep up the good work and tight lines always my friend

[@melanisticmandalorian8909]

Naomi is the cutest thing in the world, she has a radiating smile, I am glad we are getting to see her more :)

[@pauldaniels9049]

Loved it.❤. You 2 are so watchable. Nice to see Alex in the mix.😊

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samricketts2410]

Every single video is just top class Carl 👍🏻

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much Sam :)

[@weeevilswine]

Love the small pond videos

[@JigginwithMoose]

Wow I wish I could catch these in the wild haha they look super cool! Awesome video 🎉

[@Bastizilla]

Beautiful video!

[@daniellee8003]

Great video looks like so much fun. I love this type of fishing. 😊

[@dachluhr]

Love the variety in your videos as well as you guys.

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear! :)

[@markroberts3051]

So simple yet as always such good viewing, who doesn’t love a village pond session, it’s where the journey begins for so many 👏 👏 ❤️ 🎣

[@janoskrankovits6244]

Carl you my inspiration you got me back to fishing in march youre a legend

[@gianni3397]

Met Carl this morning, made my day, love watching his videos, keep up the good work 💪🏻

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice to meet you too, cheers mate! :)

[@thefishingaddict]

Amazing video Carl! It’s great to see you doing more stuff with omi in the videos and this one was a joy to watch ! Have a good week!

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it :) thank you mate, you too!

[@robertcotton9091]

Very enjoyable to watch!! Many thanks for sharing mate:)

[@fishwithcarl]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Robert :)

[@cm5764]

Lovely video as always Carl, and good to see your brother doing well as yous are both great humans. Possible salmon fishing video again? Watched the one with legend James Stokoe multiple times and would love to see you chasing them again!

[@trevorcornes1056]

All good stuff Carl,looked a cracking day fishing a village pond for goldfish. Done it many years ago.

[@fluff4115]

Great video - Omni makes your video's - The two of you are a great team

[@daviddeane7293]

Nice one, Carl, that looked so much fun, and you won be the skin on your teeth 🤣🎣you was so lucky if that mirror carp hadn't fallen off the hook 🙈😁👍🎣🎣🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks David! Haha yep 😂 👍

[@daviddeane7293]

@@fishwithcarl 😁👍🎣

[@silasestlander]

What a nice change of pace, Carl. Really enjoyed this one! I think i speak for a lot of people here, when saying it is noticeable, that you've slowed down a bit, with uploads and such. And mate? That is such a good idea. Not only for your personal enjoyment, but also for mental health. We as your fanbase want what's best for you, and your family, always. It seems like you and Omi are very good, at taking care of each other, and keeping yourself grounded. Very lovely to see! Keep up your amazing work, and inspiring us to chase our dreams!

[@tomchad-yc9vr]

loved this episode in the small mysterious pond

[@jordanbarker6624]

Really enjoyable to watch that great vid guys ❤

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Jordan! :)

[@cjshake]

Awsome stuff man!

[@robertfoskett1016]

That was brilliant. I'm going to watch it again.

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Robert, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Randomstuff-ri8mk]

Awesome video. I have been looking forward to Carl’s next upload for ages.🔥🔥👍🏻🎣🎣😁

[@justinjacksonscarpadventur525]

These videos never disappoint! Please come to South Africa!!!! 😁

[@edwarddillon5376]

Always love seeing a new video posted from you content is always great

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear :) Thanks so much!

[@jupiterFarmer]

Glad to see Yoko enjoy herself.

[@DayInTheLifeOfMe]

Great session Carl and Omi . ! Your channel is awesome mate and inspired me to fish and build my own pond with viewing glass this year ! Keel up the good work mate thanks very much

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you mate! Ahh happy to hear that :) Good luck with your pond build!

[@michaelbilbie7104]

Loved this video, what fishing should be about - fun and enjoyment. Great to see a close knit family too 😁

[@fishwithcarl]

Indeed ❤ Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Michael :)

[@colin82]

Great challenge Carl, and amazing video as usual!!!Greating from Italy😉

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you Colin!

[@grahamhill2267]

What a great video! I’d love to fish a village pond like that for those fish! I also wish that I’d had the nous to set up my own little business producing the merch similar to that you do!

[@ttcfishing9526]

Just shows it’s always worth going fishing. Inspiring video keep it up🎣🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Definitely :)

[@longerused2023]

Such a cute couple , absolutely love how sweet and pretty Omi. So glad you met her x

[@fishwithcarl]

❤😊

[@Gizzzzzy]

Cool challenge! ❤

[@jasonsparks4601]

Hanks for reminding people that fishing is fun and it doesn't matter what size of the species when you are having fun!

[@fishwithcarl]

:)

[@Berealwith]

It's fishing and your sharing your knowledge with Omi. She's coming along great. Hee hee she'll have her own channel for the ladies soon.

[@brian1204]

I get funny looks for fishing little urban waters but it still can be fun and rewarding!

[@xIDarkSideIx]

Cracking video Omi has really come on with her fishing

[@adamfc7452]

Smashing it still Carl , so glad your videos have been so consistently good 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much Adam :) 👍

[@joerutzer2704]

Nice video mate! I love pond fishing. Especially when I'm not feeling particularly patient 😅 I've caught sooo many species since I've gotten back to fishing and I've got you and alex to thank for alot of the tips&tricks!! Cheers team Carl, Cheers!!

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Joe! Ahh you're welcome, so cool to hear this! Glad you're back into and doing well :)

[@maiqtheliar7552]

Hi carl, your channel has helped me learn a lot and its very wholesome at times. Love the content, especially your koi pond. Was wondering, have you ever fished the Avon? If so which parts and which did you find was best? Once again, your videos have helped me a lot so thank you very much :)

[@Ethereal.Celez.Starfawn]

Good job Carl!

[@colinlee5429]

Really enjoyed the video keep up the good work well done naomi

[@Gustavocoutinho26]

Hi Alex, you should make some fishing trip in Portugal/Spain, you can travel beetween both countrys in some hours by car, we have some amazing Rivers and lakes in Iberian Peninsula, the Weather is also really good! Would be a pleasure to see you catching some big carps on Portugal, or one of the famous Giant Spanish wels catfish

[@foylad4862]

Good dad = good lads 👍 nice vid mate

[@BN22955]

I live right there! Started fishing up there when I started a year or two ago! Love this video 👌🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Love that pond :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacobs22qfamilyadventures]

Loved it brought back many memories for me ❤

[@fishwithcarl]

Happy to hear that :) ❤

[@Pirelli1979]

Nice job Om. You Made him sweat 🤣😅 good 🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Hahah she certainly did!

[@michaelbatey348]

R m8 I've watched you when you and ya bro were young. Now you both doing separate things but I love that ya dad is involved. And you lucky to know you dad never mind him help you. I'm in a bad place at the moment but will order a cal for my own fishing trips. Just to help you all out that little bit. Thanks for the great vids.

[@Reggie_fishes]

Hi Carl I got your book and it is brilliant I have read all about and ticked of the fish that I have caught on my previous fishing session👍thanks to you , you have cured my Borden 😂

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahh glad to hear that mate :) thank you so much!

[@tylereastman8163]

Keep up the good work Carl! Your smashing it even with out Alex, whenever you post it’s a good day.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much Tyler! Happy to hear that :)

[@robertkirk1983]

Great feel good video 😊

[@loueymichael8951]

Great video Carl 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Louey! 👍

[@kobimartin09]

Another Great Video you and omi and some genuinely nice people and i do pole fishing becuase of seeing you and omi on the turtorials channel :D

[@SUKM4DIK]

MY DAY JUST GOT BETTER🎉❤

[@matol5]

Carl this is a brilliant video keep on inspiring people carry on with the good work

[@matol5]

Also I’m a big fan

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much mate, appreciate that :) glad you like the films!

[@Ecgym]

Hey Carl I was surprised lats Christmas with one of your boxes I was so so happy to have received one , you have helped me with loads of fishing tips and tricks thank you 🎣🎣🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Yay! Ahh so happy to hear that 😊 you're so welcome