Float Fishing For Beginners - FULL GUIDE

We demonstrate a float fishing set up for coarse fish on a lake. Check out the chapters below to learn most aspects of waggler float fishing on a lake.
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Groundbait
02:22 - The rod and reel
05:44 - Float fishing rigs
07:38 - Find the depth
08:48 - Start fishing
12:52 - Feeding
15:22 - Tackle guide
18:03 - Sinking the line
19:39 - Shotting pattern
22:35 - How to spot a bite
I created Fishing Tutorials to help people learn about fishing and catch more fish!
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[@fishingtutorials]

Hi! To improve your fishing and catch more fish, check out my Simple Fishing Guidebook! With 100 pages of tips, rigs, knots, bait + lure 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

[@him050]

When I was a kid my dad used to take me fishing before he died. We always did float fishing. It was such a thrill seeing the float bob up then shoot under the water. It’s been 16 years since my dad died and 16 years since I last went fishing. These videos really give me a good nostalgia hit and make me want to get back into it! 😁

[@ced8373]

Where are you waiting for brother! If this is something you really enjoyed doing with your dad, you might as well want to try it on your own! Take your time and enjoy 👊

[@him050]

@@ced8373 as soon as I have a spare £200.00 or so to purchase everything I need, I’m gonna get straight back into it! Thank you man :-)

[@NoName-yi3oz]

Fish on Master. Comeback very soon.

[@sturoe7361]

I am probably a little beyond the tutorial level, but loved watching the video. You kept it easy and simple to understand.

[@rogerremment1460]

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[@FabioPanc8]

Me too. I felt like I was again a kid listening to my dad telling me all these things, in a more clear and easy way :)

[@ForstHeld]

Same :)

[@fishingtutorials]

@@FabioPanc8 haha thanks Fabio :)

[@alanoliver5378]

I know this is quite old, I've just watched it with my granddaughter, I'm 60 now, past tutorial, however how I wish we had this tech in the 70s😂, I started at about 10ish, I went fishing for 2 years without a fish. (less stickleback), a day I will never forget, I was fishing the river tees for dace, a man from Nottingham, (the tees back then in winter was a top dace venue) he stopped fishing and came to my peg, he talked me through the whole thing, simler to what you have done, never looked back at, 13 and again at 14 I was selected to fish the national junior championships for "North Yorkshire and south Durham" I can't thank that man enough, now days with tech at you're finger tips, my granddaughter is bang into fishing, this is a joy for both of us, well done.

[@huwbradley]

There can be something so cathartic about watching a subject you love and appreciate be explained to a beginner for the first time. This video reminded me of learning to fish with my Dad many years ago, and gave me the excitement of those first casts all over again. Thanks guys! PS what a wonderful Tench!

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you!

[@stevecrawley3348]

Another great fishing tutorial. I love keeping things simple and doing some float fishing. One of the best bits of advice i was ever given was to remember that "any movement at the reel end of your rod is amplified at the tip. You don't have to move your rod far when you strike." Keep it up lads. I'm hoping to get your book soon.

[@trevcornwall8160]

Nicely done! Reminded me of my childhood days, when I mostly fished float style! And loved every minute! Over those formative years I did catch silver fish but I was aiming for carp, and caught some good carp too! Up to 15lb and one time caught a 3lb Perch! Great fun!

[@MrMwright1978]

Hi Carl, just watched your appearance on The Thinking Tackle Podcast. I am one of the boom time covid viewers who after being put on furlough for a month found you and Alex channel. I find your personal story amazing, from being bullied at school, suffering panic attacks, confidence issues but to have the huge determination to provide such honest and wonderful content that you do. To see the video of you and your dad brushing off the snow from your van to go catch carp on the canal, see you help the old man who had fallen on the ice and be soo caring to others and to see the moment you met Ommi truly amazing. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing your future blossom.

[@fishingtutorials]

Honestly, thank you so much!! Your comment means a lot :) ❤️👍

[@markwilliams6191]

Thanks to an old friend I have just got back into fishing after 40 plus years and found your videos a real inspiration to watch. I am currently in the process of noting down all the equipment and tackle I need to get started again, cheers.

[@fishingtutorials]

That's amazing. Happy to hear that Mark :) All the best with it!

[@trevorcornes1056]

Great one, any one new to float fishing will really enjoy this one.you’re hit the nail on the head with this. Excellent 👍

[@pip110.5]

Brilliant video, I’m taking up fishing again after 45 years. Thanks. 👌

[@conmalyon6799]

Thanks to this tutorial, I was able to catch a fish the first time I ever went fishing, can’t thank you guys enough!

[@fishingtutorials]

ahh you're so welcome! this makes me so happy to hear :)

[@johnathanryan2117]

Great stuff ! My son just watched it, much clearer than me trying to explain. Superb.

[@samrackham4774]

I’ve been wetting a line for 25 years but still really enjoyed watching this. Great job bud

[@arranunderwood4837]

Really helpful video made everything simple. I used to go fishing with my dad when I was younger and haven't done it for a long time. I wanted to get into it, and after watching your videos, I got some very basic tackle and have been twice over the last couple of weeks and absolutely loved it. Caught absolutely loads nothing special but exactly what you want when getting into it. Already thinking of upgrading my equipment, and after watching your carp setup video, I will be having a go at that, too. Can already tell fishing will do me a world of good. Thank you.

[@nigelbennett316]

Absolutely brilliant video this one. Possibly the best tutorial I’ve ever watch. Excellent and thank you for sharing 👍👌

[@_-Spoons-_]

52 year old wanting to do some float fishing, bravo on giving me all the information I need to get out there!👍🏻 Did I hear you mention crowborough on a previous video? As I am just down the road. Keep up the fantastic work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LH_carper06s]

Love watching your videos it helps me a lot and to appreciate the sport more than what I do thank you very much Carl and Alex. Best angler Carl 100% doesn’t always go on about mushrooms and birds when fishing lol 😂

[@ITS.R4N]

I’m a happily skilled angler but still love to watch you tutorial video. Helps me if I do so happen to miss something here and there

[@laszlobacs9347]

Great tutorial with attention to details and easy to understand. Tench was probably my favorite fish to fish for in Europe. I wish we had them here in Canada where I live now. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@rafazbiciak2538]

Brilliant video! I spend all my time fishing feeder on the river but this is very inspiring to give it a go with float!

[@stevieltiktokshop]

Love a bit of float fishing :-) and love watching your videos, always so inspirational and fun to watch.

[@anthonydrabble2005]

A post mid week!!! Happy day can’t wait to watch this when I finish work!!

[@sptmbrkid5962]

Seeing float gone missing from sight, that's where the excitement is!

[@MajingoPower]

I'm not an expert angler by any means, but I'm not a beginner either, but these videos almost make me want to be one just experience that first excitement from learning stuff and with you guys as teachers it would just be a pleasure to do so! That said, for some reason, in this video you really do look like your brothers brother, as in, the physical similarities between you and Alex are really striking, which is something I didn't really notice before hand. Thanks for all the hard work you lads put in, wish you all the best and happy holidays!

[@mickboland]

I am just looking to get back into the hobby,, your tutorial was both entertaining and informative, definitely recommend it to anyone interested,

[@FishingwithEthan]

Another useful video! Each time I watch your videos I learn something new 🔥

[@jackmarknagington3254]

I've been out of the fishing game for a got to be 8 or so years now and just starting to get back in to it and stumbled across your channel looking for helpful bits ans ho early have to say your videos are just so easy to understand and packed full of helpful information, your channel is definitely one of my new favourites to watch now! Keep up the good work pal!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh happy to hear this :) thank you mate! Enjoy your fishing!

[@brian7010]

Super informative tutorial, great content, and very descriptive of not only what to do, but the idea behind it. Nicely done. Subscribed

[@BigT90]

The bucket of water for spooling a reel is genius, if only I'd known this many many years ago

[@horizonfishkeeping]

I have been watching your fishing with Carl videos for ages and didn't no you had this channel too I have now just purchased a rod and reel and some basic tackle I'm just waiting for a free weekend to get out very inspiring and also with this channel a great help

[@mrbtboydify]

I've give up carp fishing just got bored waiting for alarms to go off. Felt like I wernt fishing. So it's nice to see float fishing vid also love feeder fishing as that's what I done before the carp buzz got me.now 51 yrs of being a fisherman I'd say 26 yrs was carp fishing only so last 2yrs gone back to float and feeder and have lots of guru items love the drag line I use 8lb drag line and very strong so far had 3 twenty pound carp on it whilst feeder fishing wasn't expecting them on mixed fishery.

[@Adam_FTM]

Great video for beginners and the more experienced.

[@Hendy2022]

Come back to re learn it again as I haven’t floated in years just getting into course fishing so all this is great help ! Brilliant lad Carl too !

[@darrenayres3146]

I only ever float fish on my local canal because of work and family time etc. Its what I learned from a young age and its just soo easy to do in a short space of time. Nothing like watching tench fizzing beside your float. By far my favourite fish to catch

[@nigelbaker411]

After 50 years away from fishing Ihope to get back into it, glad to see the basics haven't changed! thanks, you give me the confidence to give it a go!

[@fishingtutorials]

Good luck! Glad to hear this Nigel. Sure you'll get back into it just fine :)

[@thomasgodfrey8398]

Used this tutorial to set up my rod and start float fishing. Caught my first ever perch, bream and rud!! Thank you so much 😊!! Thomas Godfrey 13 years old!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Nice one Thomas!! :)

[@thomasgodfrey8398]

@@fishingtutorials Thank you so much for replying!!!!

[@fishingtutorials]

That's ok :) You're welcome!

[@nikprice2067]

This answered a lot of my questions. I think I’m ready for my second trip to the local fishery. Thank you so much.

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artfull_dodger__]

Love your vids mate really appreciate all your stuff. Many thanks Oh buy the way I’m 54 and my dad started me fishing when I was 8

[@rybarenihradec9738]

i love your videos. you are a great inspiration. good luck and happy holidays 😀

[@gimoloverie7008]

Wow keep learning ,making my fishing easier and I can understand better even fishing with pva bags ,bollies,

[@TheLawrence1999]

Ive watched several diff styles of fishing from diff parts of the world and this reminds me of just bank fishing here in the states, however Ive seen lots of people using dry mix bait. Ive never seen that used here other than bigger fishing using casting nets and such. But amazing video its very informative. I do like your setup for fishing as well with the float, makes me really think of us using bobbers and how to tie them up.

[@marcust5014]

Another great vid lads 👍

[@LuzuVlogsGamer]

This was amazing more of these with some tips through out the video! :D

[@benjaminciboci7132]

Awsome!!!! You guys are GREAT!!!

[@robertcotton9091]

Massive Thanks for sharing, I learnt so much as am an old guy returning to the sport. Really appreciated :)

[@oldfartinthenight9201]

It has been 45+ years since I fished as a youth (getting old now!) and I'm looking forward to a bit of 'me time'. Having watched a few videos recently, things have changed. Some plumbing/shotting tips seem to need a degree in hydrodynamics. Thanks Carl for a simple, very informative refresher.

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha. You're welcome! That's great to hear. Happy you're feeling like getting back into it :) Enjoy! All the best with it, Carl.

[@pclarke70]

Thanks for a great video 🤩 I am learning to fish again as I hadn’t been for about 30 years!!! I’ve been fortunate to have a great friend who has taken me 3 times so far and has help me build up some confidence. My last trip is on You Tube, Only Fools and Fishing where we went for Chub. Anyway I’m enjoying your channel and learning lots, keep up the good work 🤩🤩🤩

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome!! Thank you! Good luck with it, hope you've had fun float fishing again :)

[@Nellyboy1971]

Excellent work boys

[@pauldunning7934]

Thank you so much for this video's and your other tutorials. I'm about to start float fishing and this has given me all the information that I need. Keep up the good work it really helps myself to continue with my fishing

[@fishingtutorials]

Happy to hear that! Glad you find the videos helpful Paul, you're so welcome :)

[@antonybaker8531]

anther great video guys can not wait to get back out there after xmas .merry charismas and a happy new year carl alex and omi

[@derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152]

Great video. Very well explained from start to finish when I'm float fishing I normally catch perch and roach I think that's because there is very few tench and rudd in my canal's due to idiots taking the fish home which I really don't agree with again great video

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks Derek :) Pleased to hear you felt it was well explained :)

[@IlzeG-je9fp]

Really nice video. I am an experienced fisherman bu this video was still really fun to watch. I sometimes mix the maggots in the groundbait.

[@Reggie_fishes]

I am always on your channel watching you and it gives me great tips

[@charlesmccormick2625]

Really excellent production, data delivery, and thanks for edit-out of quiet hours boredom!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh thank you Charles :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomasben3991]

Good stuff!

[@White_ghost040]

Hy guys, i love your videos and they help me so much at the begining of my fishing hobby. I would like to see a feeder fishing sesion for beginers. Good luck in making next videos.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Marin! Glad to hear they help! I've only got a method feeder for carp tutorial if it's any help, I will look into doing a more broad feeder fishing tutorial :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYXNoYOtrrKaeM0

[@martynromaine8518]

I have been away from fishing for about 15 years because of being so busy with work but lately i have been wanting to start up again. Thanks for this video because i had forgotten what i needed to buy for tackle. Sold all my gear 5 years ago because of moving house and downsizing

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your fishing.

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Good stuff. I generally don’t pass the line through the eye in the float and use float rubbers instead. Makes it easier if you decide to change your float.

[@jakeswift5618]

Great one lads

[@stevenholdsworth4690]

A BIG thanks for your videos , your a good fisherman and an inspiration to young anglers . Your just like a young MR Crabtree . sorry for any bed spelling LOL , hop to see more of your inspirational fishing for young anglers . My best to you , and tight lines

[@svenphilippen9190]

Good video. Ik have the rods but never use them because it's much harder than feeder fishing. But this makes me wanna try and go again

[@pauljohnsontwonoviceangler6170]

Enjoyed watching this again. Great information. Thanks.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Paul, you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed!

[@chrisleathers6208]

loved the tip about spooling the reel with the roll of line in a bucket. Nice one.

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ph1zy696]

This video was very helpful

[@paweldziemiela9942]

Your way to talk about the fishin it's really amazing

[@robertbabbs9694]

Great video I have learnt a lot from this video thank you so much

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome Robert! Glad it was helpful!

[@paulcox8215]

Thank you very much. Have not fished for 15 years so forgot all really. Very informative and helpful.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Paul, you're welcome :) Glad it was helpful!

[@jacobandrews847]

Love ❤ ur vids bro thanks for making fishing easier for me ❤

[@fishingtutorials]

No problem Jacob! You're so welcome 👍

[@Stooza]

I am just about to embark on some solo fishing, and these videos are invaluable! Thank you, I love your channel already!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh that's cool to hear, I'm glad! Thanks mate :) Hope you had a fun time!

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

I already fish for years but the explanation in this video is gold for people who just start spot on there's absolutely no commercial crap in it like buy this line rod just the pure explanation set up and start fishing

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad to hear :) Appreciate that a lot

[@fishingboy221]

Well done lads. Always explaining things very well for beginners and it all helps. Still waiting for you both to do the mighty rainbow lakes though 😉🌈

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Taking my 14 year old night fishing this weekend. Some really helpful tips.

[@fishingtutorials]

Great to hear! :) Hope you had a good one!

[@R2_FISHING]

Awesome

[@adriancooper8820]

this video helped me teach my grandson to learn to fish thank you also thats a lovely Tench you caught !!

[@fishingtutorials]

That's amazing :) Glad it helped!

[@tonybaker55]

I wish the internet had been around 50 years ago. Great job! And before anyone else says it, yes, we did have rods and reels 50 years ago!

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha :)

[@xgreenjacket]

I would recommend engaging the bail arm and feeding the line out with the clutch at low resistance and reverse shut off when feeding the line through the eyes to avoid beginners ending up in a birds nest situation

[@davidbrigden4194]

Totally agree. Easy with a bait runner reel too.

[@barryiwashita6352]

Our style of float fishin is different because we deal with tidal currents and wind at best for mullets …we use line ( wax) dressing to float the main line to keep minimal slack as to set the hook on a bite…the guides on your pole being small at the reel end would limit casting distance in our situation ….we also hand make our own floats ( tip ups ) for the specific lead shots and float weight for the distance we need…your bottom depth finding method is exactly what we do though ….your ultra light tackle you use is admiring because I’ve dabbled in it and had great fun doing so…bites come easier and makes any fish bigger than it seems..and to add to that for a beginner it’s a good idea to start with light tackle because it will teach you what knot tying works and how to play a fish…👍🏼

[@mattjons1074]

Excellent video , my son wants to go fishing for the first time and this was just what we were looking for . Many thanks

[@fishingtutorials]

Happy to hear this, glad it can help :)

[@alex-E7WHU]

Small river chub fishing using a centrepin reel is fabulous.

[@neilgraves5069]

Sensas Lake GB and old favourite of mine . Great for Tench

[@robertryan2542]

Brilliant lads. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you Robert! :)

[@Jakew89891]

I just started floating fishing thse past few weeks best way to fish for everyone thanks for tips also tench Rs my fav fish look stunning

[@fishingtutorials]

Amazing! All the best with it :) I love tench too! They are beautiful fish.

[@clarkoskentos2619]

Another great video buddy 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers! 👍

[@jackcooper6602]

Been waiting for this nice one lads keep up the good work 💙

[@zion2285]

Another great video! Thank you guys, it's always nicely done and easy to watch! 5 🌟. I learn a lot from your videos, how to float fishing, how to make rigs and all those little tips. Even got myself a dropshot rod(tool me ages to find out what it was 🤣). However I been stuck now for 2 months to catch my first barbel. And I've been fishing a lot( I mean a looot, sleepless nights, skipping work) did try all different baits and tactics... Nothing. Would it be possible if you could make barbel tutorial, so I could get my sleep and normal life back 😅? Thank you again!

[@bonesapart8210]

One of their challenges (catching as many species as they can in 24 hours I think) features them briefly catching barbel.

[@philiptheman892]

Earlier on this year, me and my dad went float fishing for the day at my local lake, we managed to get a 3lb Tench before my dad's rod was even set up! Apparently in the lake we go to, Tench are fairly rare, so we must've been really lucky! One more thing, lovely Tench 👍👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Awesome stuff mate! :) Sorry for the slow reply!

[@mufc20timesbitches36]

Nice tinca. 1976 on the bridgewater canal, laying on, on the ledge at brooklands, tench after tench after tench! Never cast out, just a rod length out, landing net, keepnet and repeat. 1980s carping sane canal, up to thirty pound. Good tutorial. Education is key for youngsters ( they’re the future! ) anti anglers and druggies on the towpath. Welcome to Manchester and have a nice day. Lololololol. Well done, Carl. Brilliant

[@saywhatyouwantmj61]

Bream size of dustbin lids also at Bridgewater canal Timperley around same time and massive perch on lob worm just where the parked bardges were happy days! where are these waters??

[@Shmoobiess]

I fished that lake a couple of weeks ago but didn't have anything, managed to catch some very nice Roach from the little stream behind the swim you're in though :)

[@fishingtutorials]

At least you caught something! That stream has some surprises in!

[@martynsmith7647]

After a gap of some forty years or so, and approaching retirement, I'm thinking seriously about taking up float fishing again. I'm sure quite a few things have changed in that time, and I've forgotten more than I've remembered! So I have to say, I'm finding your videos and presenting style, extremely helpful. Keep up the good work and thank you!

[@jasmijnariel]

Sponsored by.....Guru🤣 I love your vids guys! I fish with floats for 30y now but i love to see in the comments that people have a lot on these vids

[@garysdragon]

This Is super helpful, thinking about trying fishing. Thank you

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it was helpful! Go for it :)

[@69bock69]

Love light tackle float fishing , the purest course fishing.

[@fishingtutorials]

Same here!

[@vane7772]

Informasi yang bagus .thks bro 👍

[@gazbygazby]

Just started with my 5 year old, you'd tutorials have been brilliant, thank you

[@gazbygazby]

Your*

[@fishingtutorials]

That's amazing to hear. You're welcome! :)

[@justluvfishinguk]

Nice 1 buddy good vid

[@loganw9398]

Thank u so much I was planning fishing with my mate but I didn’t know how to put a split shot on or a float so thank u I’ll let u know how much fish we caught -Thank u

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome Logan!!

[@rowanwilliams7032]

I caught a giant perch thanks to you

[@fishingtutorials]

Ah nice! Well done!!

[@garethdeville9647]

Loved the video and followed all the advise on my first waggled fishing trip. Happy to catch a good perch and bream. Trouble is, for some reason I can’t cast very far. Not sure what I’m doing wrong the waggler just doesn’t want to fly far? Happy for any and all suggestions

[@Pikeandslippers]

Great video. Love it.

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)