Fishing for GIANT Catfish (River Monsters!)

Catfish aren't the best looking fish in our opinion, but they are one of the best fighting fish that you are likely to catch in the UK. In this video we go fishing for giant Wels Catfish at our local fishery and try to catch ourselves a new personal best!
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[@overwhelmingapathy721]

The UK is absolutely beautiful! Your videos are of such good quality..the shots you choose, the music, everything is very on point. I love seeing the excitement when you land something big...any of us that fish know that rush of adrenaline and excitement when you feel the fish pull back and you realize its something big. Wish you all the success you two deserve. Cheers from the states 🤘

[@jimsvo4486]

That is a face only a mother catfish could love.

[@skeeter0194]

It's not even dark yet, and I'm half way through eating a biscuit!!!! I'm dead!

[@liam7500]

Can’t wait for some more catfish content guys! tried it out for the first time after seeing this and caught my first cat at 53lb. Loved every moment! Thank you. 👍

[@Foster_gosecamping]

I saw u Alex we spoke for a few minutes it good man keep going and good video can't wait for the next one

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice to meet you mate ;)

[@liam4960]

Hello your videos are best mi bigest fish is 7 kilo

[@patrickbuckley51]

@@fishwithcarl 7

[@marcusbentley2397]

@@fishwithcarl what lake was this guys

[@hrodfishing]

Posted 4 days ago... A piece of art, with only 23k views, oh my ! UK fellas, good job, loved !

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you! :)

[@attl3e286]

283 now

[@theloneangler3320]

Always leaves me with a smile on my face after watching your videos...you 2 are very special and would make any Father proud to have sons such as yourselves... God bless you both and much success to you and your family . 👍🙏✝️💜🎣🏹🛶🇺🇲

[@kanalgratisdotse]

Great video Carl & Alex, really fun to watch and I'm getting excited for a special trip.. ;) Tight lines, Tobias

[@fishwithcarl]

+kanalgratisdotse yeah yeah yeah!!! Hopefully we can catch one of these monsters with you! It will be hard but would be good!!

[@alfiecatterall4413]

Carl and Alex Fishing my uncle caught 127 pound Cat keep up the good work

[@logancallum3599]

Carl and Alex Fishing hi love ur videos I got a few spot to fish near me love to be in a video contact for more deatil

[@carpassassin1569]

yes thats realness no wellness, in Germany we say: There is no bad weather, only bad clothing. greetz from Germany tight lines

[@produtchfisherman7539]

Carp Assassin that right

[@fishwithcarl]

Too right ;)

[@omanvictory4011]

Like in Russia. You lot had bad clothing there lol

[@mattsmithakatruffleshuffle4733]

Pro Dutch Fisherman has the chance and you tiuchftkukyvutydokoooooooooooooooooooooooobt dbdfffyfuyt drd ffyffffffyfyifufidr dff

[@lorenzomarsili8183]

In Italy we say there is no bad weather, ehm.. that's it ahaha

[@jakescarpingchannel7324]

you guys are such an inspiration to me great vid keep it up 🎣

[@kktpp]

Love your content guys! Been watching for a few years now mainly to learn about carp fishing and get better at pike. But your catfish videos are next level! You hooked me on yet another species! Cheers from Canada!

[@sandrocambruzzi5834]

Great show, again. And some of the best fishcare of cats that I seen on KZbin. Respect!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks! :) Always catch and release ;)

[@denigong9708]

Agreed. CatFish&Carp KZbin takes good care of the fish he and his sons catch as well

[@cornes33]

Been great seeing you guys and fishing magazines. Keep up the good work

[@troutgamer1]

I have been waiting all week for this :) so happy it's out!

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha thanks!! Sorry for the late reply too. ;)

[@user-nl7vz4wt3t]

Brilliantly edited, great sound tracks too! Great all round!

[@leespain2228]

great video! well done lads, thanks for the upload! the initial runs were amazing! great stuff :)

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Lee! The bites are always exciting!

[@mgraber1]

Very well done, yet again! Very fun watch!

[@darrenlawrence5842]

I love you guys and your video’s. Nice video’s. I’ve not long been subscribed to you but I’m really enjoying your channel. Keep it up ☺️

[@swedejughead]

Hi guys been massive fan of yours since you made your first video, by far the best fishing videos out there. I love the catfish ones as I'm a massive catfish fan with a uk pb of 86lbs. Keeps the videos coming and thank you

[@alby291261]

Hi Carl & Alex I've just come across this video as Catfish are my favourite species and can I just say what an absolute pleasure it was to watch it. You filmed it wonderfully, the editing was fantastic and it was great to watch you both revel in each others success after your hard work and dedication especially in such rotten weather. Well done guys may I wish you both all the success and tight lines for the future. By the way the lake looked awesome the kind of place I would love the opportunity to fish one day. Stay safe. Alby

[@daveeagling9372]

Excellent video guys. Great tip about using rig foam as a stop for soft baits. Thanks.

[@willrobertson-brown7354]

Great session guys, you guys are inspiration to me. I've only been fishing since Christmas but I have had the time of my life. I love the rush you get when your bite alarm is scream into life. Thanks guys, keep it up:-)

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks :) The bite is always the buzz!!!

[@nothumbsmcgee1076]

I absolutely love fishing and your channel has got me into fishing again after putting it down for years for family matters and working so much. I’ve never carp fished until about 2 months ago and I absolutely love it! Love the videos, anytime I get bored and have nothing to do I just watch your videos. Maybe I’ll watch them all. We will see. Can’t wait for the next video! Much love from indiana, USA👏🏻🫶🏻

[@DMT768]

Can't speak highly enough of this channel and your quality of videos respect ❤

[@LimestoneCityAngler]

great video guys :) I just found your KZbin channel and subscribed, I look forward to watching all your other videos and the future ones to come... Cheers from Ontario, Canada, Tight lines & Wet mats

[@tomb7901]

Great videos! I'm fishing vicariously through them during winter here.

[@xstream9904]

Loved this video ! Keep up the great work guys 👊🏼💯

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers!!

[@alexjohnson1063]

Carl and Alex you guy make such good videos and you have really inspired me to get into carp fishing and fishing in general. Keep up the good work and thank you for getting me into this awesome crazy adventure that is carp fishing

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Alex! :) Enjoy it!!

[@f1sh3rman]

This was the first ever C&A video I watched! Now look at us best friends 😂😂👌🏽

[@fishwithcarl]

Big love! Haha yes!

[@PhilORourke]

Amazing lads. I love your shows. I'm also appreciating your tutorials on the fish species and tackle and methods. I've got my Warrington Anglers card,next stop Bicton .R.Severn Shrops. Yippee.

[@clivewelch1025]

Another brilliant video from you two as always! I'm not sure what it is about catfish videos as I've never even seen one on the bank before but these type of catfish vids seem alluring in some way. Congrats on the captures by the way. Until next time take care.

[@fishwithcarl]

Hehe thanks Clive, good to hear you enjoyed! :)

[@95DsManiac]

Awesome job on the catch and great video. Keep up the great work's Anthony, CA USA

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you !!!! Cheers from across the pond ;)

[@minimoffen7728]

20:04 i love that duck in the baggrund nice video love your catfish atventures tight lines Oskar

[@davegilly9106]

brilliant again lads, keep up the good work.

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Dave!

[@RicTic66]

Stunning film work on this video lads👍 it just makes you want to get on the bank for an all night session. Those Cats look enormous, something I've never experienced. I'm just glad that you can share your adventures with us.👍😊👍

[@alexjohnson1063]

Thanks for answering my comment Carl and Alex that's made my year . I watch your videos everyday and dream of catching carp as big as you do. Thanks again.

[@fishwithcarl]

No worries Alex ;)

[@will_lonsdale_3946]

Amazing vid lads nice to see you on tanyards speci three lake

[@matthewwatson3832]

great video just love watching your fishing diaries thanks

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Matthew!

[@rhyssrod478]

Another great vid plz carry on going and don't stop 👍🏻👌🏻

[@fishwithcarl]

Many more vids in the pipeline ;)

[@Tinmap1]

The big challenge with carp rod catch the “river monster” like that!👍👍👍👏👏! Good job bro. I’m really like your channel

[@colossuscarping4989]

Malted milk! You guys have now earned our respect! 😁

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha thanks :)

[@denigong9708]

12:50 🤣🤣🤣 wish i could sleep like that. The smallest noise and I'm wide awake. Someone else commented how wrecked Alex looks waking up lmao so true. Reminds me of a good friend of mine. Much love from Florida, US 🇺🇸

[@stewartmunnery2782]

As always lads amazing !! Tight lines 🐟🐟

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Stewart! :)

[@mattkinsella9856]

I don't get to go fishing as much these days because I have my hands full working on my small farm but watching your videos is REALLY the next best thing to being out next to the lake myself. Awesome videography, you have the eye for the right shots and editing, plus the joy you both have for fishing makes for some of the best fishing content around.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Matt, really appreciate it. Glad you find the films enjoyable, while not being able to get out there as much. Working on your small farm sounds amazing though! :)

[@mattkinsella9856]

@@fishwithcarl It's really a dream come true! I've been working towards it for 20 years. I've already started work on a couple of small ponds 😉

[@fishwithcarl]

Amazing to hear that :) Ahh really!! That sounds very exciting :D

[@marcusbentley2397]

​@Fish With Carl what venue was this mate

[@ethansfishingadventures1182]

Absolutely amazing video guys some massive cats well done guys

[@ghostrazor6209]

Hey Guys ,Thank you for producing these nice fishing videos ! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much!

[@mathewpaley778]

Carl: that's gotta be a bite. Rod:*nearly pulled into lake* Bite alarm:*screaming so loud it's scared of all the wildlife in the area*.

[@wilfbm9067]

Banter

[@mathewpaley778]

Ye

[@owensaviation2856]

Amazing video ! Well done Carl and Alex !!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Owen!!! :)

[@roberttaylor431]

some nice fish, great video and well done

[@lewistaylor3219]

Quality video lads ❤🎣

[@Callum-ti9uc]

Great vids as always :)

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

GREAT JOB boys! Great job! 👍👍

[@maximliviu9498]

That 13:08 smile is the best reaction of an angler when waking up directing into a drill at night. Happens all the time :)

[@fishwithcarl]

Love it!

[@raeesomar8926]

this really help with my fishing for cats

[@alexgodwin4462]

This video is one of my favourites of yours and am no catfish angler never caught one but really has inspired me , thanks alot such a great peice of film!🎣👌👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Alex! Good luck if you do ever target them!

[@mikewolfson8482]

All I do is Trout fishing, I think your trips and videos are great.

[@leemanton4994]

My all time fav fishery and well done chaps great vid

[@marcusbentley2397]

What fishery is this mate

[@nathanmaynard131]

Find your self a good fisherman in the states who targets flathead catfish and go for a trip when you’re able! They fight very similar to wells and have a very similar personality. Flathead will even on occasion hit lures as they mostly feed on live prey. Plus they grow to over 100 lbs! Feels like a bus falling down a cliff on the end of your line lol.

[@fishwithcarl]

Interesting, cheers for the info!

[@charlirhurford118]

Love your vids. I have just started to get back into carp fishing on the farm lake

[@danielfagell7674]

Great video. Loved those runs

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Daniel :) Gota love a screamer!!

[@Mistymilkshake]

9:45 good kitty

[@george_fzy1105]

Another awesome video guys good job

[@mr.carguy654]

So does anyone here also watch river monsters With Jeremy Wade! He’s a legend like these guys!

[@beefus7045]

Watched em all even met him 👌yet to meet these 2 though

[@goran6542]

What you met jeremy?!

[@mr.carguy654]

@@beefus7045 No way! You lucky guy!!! I’m very jealous! He’s a legend!

[@harrymason4251]

Love your channel !

[@riccardoricci9420]

I'm so mad to see that you guys only have 166k subs. You guys really deserve way way more. Keep up the great job guys, absolutely adore the videos.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you so much! :)

[@marcusbentley2397]

​@Fish With Carl what lake was this

[@trevorpritchard9715]

Well done guys.....I say again, I'm so proud of what you have both achieved. Time I had a little dabble on Tanyard again but caught my target from there last year....the big sandy at 60+......see you on bank again soon

[@fishwithcarl]

+Trevor Pritchard Thanks Trevor, if it wasn't for you we would never have gone cat fishing in the first place! I want that sandy one!!! :)

[@nuffinbutfishing]

Great work as always lads!

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Joe, nice work on your canal video btw. ;)

[@MrFuckface2013]

13:34 made me remember I need to service the drag on my stradics

[@mrpelican5998]

The best measurement of time how much of a biscuit has been eaten 😂😂

[@raeesomar8926]

thanks guys for the video😊😊😊

[@makrisdimitris5430]

Nice fishing... Good team.

[@TNRVG]

Man that lake looks great! Someday I would love to catch a giant Wels! Great video as always!

[@fishwithcarl]

Good luck with it ;)

[@TNRVG]

Carl and Alex Fishing Thanks!

[@papashakeshake6268]

thanks boys , great fishing, great content.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you!!

[@clooperman3745]

Some nice Cats landed, liked the comment about putting waders and coat on when handling the Cats, I have done this for years, winter or summer, I wear a Vass waterproof jacket as the material is the same as their waders and doesn't remove the slime. Tight lines.

[@TheKgamer57]

another great video guys keep it up! still not managed to catch one of these beasts myself

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Geoff. Best of luck!!

[@CountryMaster16]

wow over here in germany anyone getting after big welse say you have to use catfish rod and reels plus a ton of diffrent setups that involve leds of 300-2000grams and have to be most of the time, set in by boat or by using a second rod and do not forget lines that have to hold like 80 pounds

[@olly-xd6vn]

love your guys videos

[@BRADTHELAD346]

Amazing channel and video came here a few weeks back because I was board but I love your vids ❤️ I go fishing myself and think that the weather don't matter it's if you catch or not lol 😂

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much!! Yeah exactly, rain doesn't bother us! :)

[@markkilleen43]

love watching your video and taking away abit for knowledge haha. I fish the river for barbel but im defo gonna give carp and cat fish ago

[@markkilleen43]

cant wait for the new river season. I had my best ever last season 12lb 8 barbel.. 5lb.2 chub and a big surprise was a 2lb roach all from the river ribble

[@fishwithcarl]

+Mark Killeen awesome :) good to hear it!! Tight lines in the new season!!

[@GustavoRodriguez-di4wc]

Great video!

[@james_6003]

Yes lads. Another good video

[@madfrank610]

Class video 👍🏻👌🏻

[@jks010101]

Cracking video chaps. 👌🏻🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks :)

[@ash82yid]

Pukka video lads keep it up well done on the pb

[@whizzkidd4243]

well done guys thanks another great video

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers :)

[@kennethbeeson4210]

great video chaps

[@matthewwatson3832]

carnt wait look foward to it thanks Carl and alex

[@steverose6423]

great video made my weekend

[@jackobrien4130]

Brilliant video

[@joshwright6038]

Awesome just what I needed after two exams today

[@rachaelfunnell5369]

love your vids man increadable

[@rachaelfunnell5369]

have you seen flairs videos before carl and alex keep up the content

[@hazeyfeels]

i love how wrecked alex looks when he wakes up

[@anubius81]

Incredible movie you guys. As always.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks An Yat ;)

[@connorley5576]

Great vid as usual boys.

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Connor

[@calumandolifishing5784]

Really good video guys

[@121koinickosborne4]

Well done lads brilliant as ever 😉

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you Nicko!

[@petergibbins9571]

Addicted to your videos!!!!pitsford fishery's northants had a catfish of 60+ and its not big, you can walk around the water in 6 mins max ,it's a quary with every kinda carp you can imagin ,well worth a stab hard to fish in places but ...just an idea😄

[@dynamizegaming7193]

haha that was so funny! A huge screamer on the bait runner, the alarm going off. "Alex?" ( no reply ) Carl picks up the run. "Alex!" (still no reply) XD great video again

[@fishwithcarl]

Hahaha yeah that was a bit weird. Probably because Alex was up all the night before editing and then he needed sleep. lol

[@zxrxhyped1622]

Thanks bro

[@camsmithh5127]

amazing video really enjoyed it!! :)

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Cameron!!