He Caught The Beast!

Pike fishing on rivers is one of my favourite types of fishing. Join me and my fishing friends on a couple of incredible pike fishing sessions.
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[@Ironsmiler]

"I'd rather hit them early and lose them, than risk deep hooking one." Amen brother, totally agree. Well said.

[@fishwithcarl]

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[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

thats why I always carry a pair of 8" forceps and bolt cutters in my bag. Ive never had to use either of them but I never leave without them when going fishing

[@scottsmith2310]

Rather take food along and feed them .. a chair a beer a smoke .. let nature alone

[@user-ll3nm8kh2y]

i bet you are a vegetarian @@scottsmith2310

[@andyh9030]

​@scottsmith2310 why are you watching a fishing channel then? 😂

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

Over the years I find that I've gone from wanting to catch the most fish and the largest fish to hoping that those fishing with me have the best time. I still want to catch big fish and/or a lot of them, but seeing those with me light up when they bring in a nice bag is a great feeling.

[@ErwaAngler]

That's a natural process in mastering a craft. From student to teacher. Congrats that you stayed to fishing for that long 👍

[@rickvandepol7951]

Same bro, nothing better

[@seangriffiths9163]

I have the same buzz when I fish the river with a friend I will always place them in the best spots I would fish myself and when they catch their first Chub I'm as hyped if not more so then the person who's caught the fish. Nothing better then achieving what you set out for.

[@fishwithcarl]

Totally agree. It's a joy to see another do well, and see the smile on their face :)

[@laurenlewis5353]

Totally agree I was the same now when I take my sons I get just as much joy if not more seeing them land a fish and watching them smash their PB no better feeling.

[@andycopland3179]

Never been into carp. My first Pike still sticks in my memory. Frosty and foggy morning with a spinner and absolutely fell in love with Pike.

[@superuseriii]

Carp can get big over 100 lbs(world record is 116), they fight hard af, but there's a caveat, they spook easily, and depending on the angling pressure are hard as HELL to catch. By far my biggest fishing challenge, and I've caught catfish, carp, bass, trout, red/black drum, flounder, and more but have found carp to be my most difficult catch. Unfortunately pike don't exist in our waters or I'd fish for them too! If you want a challenge give them a go.

[@simracingchannel7691]

@@superuseriii carp aint getting 100lbs in the wild maybe on some pay water where they over feed them loads

[@whyyunggod7473]

Carl and Alex are inspirational legends. ❤️✔️

[@fishwithcarl]

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[@itzyaboitom5338]

I agree me and my dad watch your videos all the time

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahhh :) so nice to hear you enjoy them together

[@neilbuckard723]

Thank you korda for bringing us viewers the best fishing moments with Carl and Alex ever I'm gutted Alex has stepped back they made great viewing together

[@matimus100]

Fish aren't creatures 😕!

[@georgetinning2182]

If I was any more Aussie I would bleed vegemite yet I never get bored with watching videos about fish we don’t have in Australia because the quality, inspiration and entertainment value of your work is so good 😎🎣👍

[@jkasaunder228]

The grass is always greener! Can't wait for our Aussie fishing trip 2024. Be the first time i've ever visited. And I already know I won't wanna leave!

[@voornaam3191]

What is vegemite? Ozzy for eggs? Or kind of dinomite? Askplosive?

[@georgetinning2182]

Apparently it is an Australian icon , a plant based substance dark brown in colour with the consistency of axle grease, and a smell that would kill a dead man in a cemetery at midnight , I am Aussie but don’t recall ever eating it but many aussies love it on toast

[@christophergarrard5210]

@@georgetinning2182 its a yeast based product similar to marmite

[@OneDaveAtaTime]

One of the best angling presenters on social media. Intelligent, articulate and without pretentious over excited hype. Brilliant videos. Korda you are onto a winner with this brand ambassador

[@fishwithcarl]

Hi Dave, this is very very kind. Thanks so much for your support. ❤️

[@smallville5519]

I agree!

[@gaycha6589]

Agree 100%. Been angling for 55 years, mainly sea. This is inspiring still. Unlike that dreadful faux Fish Locker guy. A charlatan. This is so authentic. I thank you.

[@89yearsofageman]

Amazing dudes - i just love how you are with the fish and how you treat the in the correct way, you are always so clear in what you teach and show us .. many thanks

[@keeping_a_lighthouse3555]

Yet again, another fantastic video! Well filmed and edited as well as presented! Very well done guys! One of my favourite channels by far!

[@fishwithcarl]

Wow, thanks so much, appreciate it :) glad you enjoy them.

[@8465jonboy]

what an absolute surprise and a pleasure to see my local river where i learned to fish 40 yrs ago and where i worked for 32 years being fished by such enthusiastic lads and what fantastic catches you had. well done

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it Jon! :) Thank you!

[@jordanfairbairn]

Really enjoy your videos and knowledge of fishing helped me massively so thank you again! Where is this location I believe we’re both Sussex way

[@radleysmith7528]

@@jordanfairbairn I saw a nice black rabitt not far from there

[@Kranky_Bloke]

The more I watch your videos, the more I wish I was able to get out and go fishing again. But, I thoroughly enjoy seeing you and your friends catching the big, and small fish. Please keep the videos coming, and have fun.

[@fishwithcarl]

Appreciate that, thanks so much :) really glad to hear.

[@bottlediggingchris3966]

Many years ago I caught a 21lb pike on the river derwent in Spondon. There were also dozens of perch at 3lb plus. Amazing how all these predators were concentrated all in one place.

[@joeking2474]

I don’t think Carl and Alex have ever produced a rubbish video, they are all entertaining.

[@markmock2887]

My thoughts exactly, Joe!

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Joe and Mark! That's very kind :) appreciate it.

[@apss5736]

fully agree

[@fishwithcarl]

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[@HughoBAM]

It's so nice to see you Carl enjoying other people catching fish. When I go fishing with a friend we always say that we caught fish as we get back home, even when I did not catch anything and my friend did. It is the experience together and spending time with friends. Then it doesn't matter who catches fish. Love your videos Carl and Alex!

[@fishwithcarl]

Well said! :) thanks so much!

[@callumnoblett4905]

Fishing and friendship sums it up perfectly Carl. A very heartfelt way to end a great video. Life's not always about ourselves but often about the small things we can do for others. A much nicer way to live

[@fishwithcarl]

Well said Callum! Could not agree more. I've always found the more you share the happier you feel, it's not always easy though! Take care mate, thanks for bringing some positivity to my comments section, it means a lot.

[@tommyh500]

Fantastic video guys. Fascinating to hear you talk about the change of the tide being the productive period for a bite. I live in Australia now and a hugely sought after fish here is the Mulloway, or sometimes called jewfish. They are also a finely tuned predator and are best targeted during the tide change where the water is slack. The theory being they can attack bait without expending too much energy due to the slack water. They then return to shelter from the current again and repeat

[@obscurazone]

Those pike you landed were so chill! Almost like they were happy to pose for the camera :-) just stumbled on your channel - your editing is so great! Im not even particularly into fishing but that was really nice to watch. Cheers from Amsterdam!

[@-BOOMA-]

Dan yeoman is such a great guy. So humble. Sweet video boys keep it going ! River piking is my favourite type of dangling

[@fishwithcarl]

We love Dan :) Cheers Jack!

[@jakemaclaren8706]

Well done Carl 👏 hopefully you get a big pike soon and the pond is looking amazing 🤩 cannot wait until it's done 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

So excited! Working on the first instalment now, should be up in a few weeks :) thanks so much! Fingers crossed 😬

[@matimus100]

@@fishwithcarl can you show some respect for fish by not calling them creatures 😤

[@fishwithcarl]

What's wrong with the word creature! Definition of creature is: an animal, as distinct from a human being.

[@mornehamlyn8876]

Awesome to have early access... Thanks once again gents!!! Stunning viewing! Waiting patiently for the BIG news...

[@charlesmancat7666]

Well done lads, admire your dedication, took me back 60 years, my Pike days, now I fish for the fun, the scenery, and the table, those Pike days were my springboard to a love of those isolated beutifull places, for away from the mad world.

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha indeed :) It's great to get away from it all. Thanks Charles! 👍

[@magnusgray7344]

I love your guys videos and they brighten my day and seeing you guys always put a smile on my face.

[@lelikbolek1362]

I’m in love with your videos because you’ve shown the beautiful picture of your homeland-those pictures of riverside and bridges & pounds and fields in late fall time..-thanks guys one more time and tight lines 👊👊

[@cadmaplandandbuildingsurve1101]

Love Pike fishing, great video!

[@billcotton1551]

Those pike you have over there in the U.K. are gorgeous! Well done Dan.

[@scorpion7940]

Great video guys i love supporting both of you

[@shinuizabusa2180]

I love the triple S. Small stream surprisings. After i caught a 35 pound mirror in my tiny homestretch river, where mostly brown and rainbow trout lives, i never ever underestimate them. Much love guys, stay well.

[@fishwithcarl]

Yes love those surprise fish!! Nice work!!! Much love!

[@patriotnick2801]

Best fishing boys on the internet in England. Thanks Carl and Alex. Had nights and nights of Fun just watching you and learning from you. Thanks boys.

[@fishwithcarl]

Our pleasure! :) thank you so much, appreciate it.

[@ctrmint]

another enjoyable video. Just great to listen to your stories and imagine my next fishing trip

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it mate :)

[@MajingoPower]

These videos never fail to put a smile on my face! Once again, thanks guys!

[@fishwithcarl]

Yay :) you're welcome!

[@celestijus1]

I started fishing only around 5 months ago. I knew pretty much nothing about knots and pike and carp and ect. I knew how hooks work and approximately what i need to do when fish bites (lift the rod and reel in). Thats it. Fishing Tutorials and this chanel litteraly taught me all the knots and strategies and everything about the gear i need to have. You guys are my teachers and my inspiration and i am very gratefull to you. So far my biggest pike was 17.5lb and any spare time i have i go fishing. Most of my gear is Korda as well because it's your sponsor ;) and you have no idea how many lures I have lost in snags and trees and bushes while trying to learn how to cast :D it would be amazing to go fishing with you guys, would be amazing to learn more from the best :)

[@atjungeelektra]

Are you UK based?

[@TheHpsauce37]

Just had this pop up on my KZbin algorithm. Great video, well shot and narrated. Enjoyed it.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much, I'm glad!

[@redkitegaming289]

Great video yet again Carl. I’m exited to see the future of the channel :) you have got to get 500k subs soon enough ! :)

[@43enfield]

Wow, great video. What a lovely river, it must be in a really healthy condition to support so many fine looking predators. Top stuff 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Stephen! Yes, really healthy :) really glad to have a really decent thriving river nearby!

[@walterego5381]

“My friend Dan” = Superstar carp angler and all round heartthrob Dan Yeomans. Great video, enjoyed that.

[@fishwithcarl]

hahahaha that's him :)

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers mate!!

[@macgillespie9914]

Another great video thanks for the content

[@fishwithcarl]

You're welcome, cheers mate :) glad you enjoyed!

[@the_boonies]

Llandegfedd Reservoir near Usk/Pontypool in South Wales used to have some monster Pike! IIRC its where the UK record of 45 or 46lbs was caught! I'm going back a few years because I've lived in the USA for 23 yrs. We catch pike on the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs in Colorado..... but they aren't all that big. Great video Carl 🤙🍻

[@jamiegirling5271]

Yes been waiting for this video all morning so far and watching now

[@fishwithcarl]

Hope you liked it Jamie!! :)

[@grahamhill2267]

Cracking fish Carl! I’m not jealous…..he lied! 😂👍🏻

[@nse08]

Well done Carl & Alex ! I wish Winter will soon over and you have more fish !

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you!!

[@indiana146]

Gorgeous fish

[@johnfun3394]

Now that is a good, good friend.

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

well done again boy's, nice video and had fun with a mate, thank you,👍👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Ah thanks so much James :) you're welcome

[@toke7560]

I don't fish anymore but, i'm envious of the fun and the thrill of your fishing.

[@BlackCountryPiker]

😂😂 I like your thinking if you are the only one there 😂😂. Lovely video guys and some bostin pike. Fair play to Korda for supporting you both. Very much a great decision for them and us all 👍.

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha, it's the only way i'll catch! Cheers mate. Appreciate that :)

[@DDGXMUSIC]

Thanks Carl. Great video and some amazing fish!

[@fishwithcarl]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@mattj9197]

good to see some fellow pike lovers who treat he fish with respect, tight lines

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Matt, you too 👍

[@trevorcornes1056]

Brilliant video Carl ,Great looking place to fish , right up my street . Great place for stress release. Nice one

[@fishwithcarl]

Love the river pike! Cheers Trevor. It massively chills me out too, love the focus :) I always feel better after a session.

[@joelallan3220]

Your attitude towards other people catching is really good to watch.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much Joel :)

[@sunekotze6927]

Well done Have a nice week and can't wait for your next video

[@lejardon6625]

Saw the notification as I woke up and for a moment thought I'd slept until 12. Great video lads!

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha!

[@fishwithcarl]

thanks so much mate!

[@tompatrick7275]

Great video! At least one of Dan’s dreams came true!

[@ringerheringa3052]

Your day will come, Carl. Gives the pike time to grow huge! 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Hahah, thank mate 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@laurencemarrison5721]

That’s beautiful….👏👏👏

[@carlhughes7003]

Cracking video lads. Nice to see Dan fishing for a change and glad your still all friends.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks mate! ❤️ It was such a nice session

[@waltgr6470]

New subscriber. Thanks for taking us along on a great fishing adventure. You definitely know how to put together a very good video. I am looking forward to watching your previous videos as well as your new ones. Your channel is definitely underrated, you should easily be over a million subscribers based on the quality of your videos.

[@fishwithcarl]

Wow thank you... that's immensely kind. Happy to hear you enjoyed it :) and thank you for the sub. Hope you enjoy the channel!

[@Lloyd.delaney._]

If been waiting for this video 😂 love it 😊

[@fishwithcarl]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@nuklearpuppy]

Absolutely beautiful fish. Pike never cease to amaze me. Great vid guys as always

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you! I know, catching them never gets old.

[@jackince1656]

Another great video guys, you’ve been on fire at the moment and can’t wait until Carl’s pond is finished.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks so much Jack! I'm on the edit this week :) first instalment of the koi pond build will be out in a few weeks!

[@jamojackhammner]

As I got to the end of the video I realised I still had a smile on my face beautiful to watch great fishing lads ide love to try and catch pike myself keep up the videos 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Aw nice to hear it mate! :) Cheers James, will do.

[@boobear1907]

Korda- Pay this man the world, he’s the ideal representative. Such a cool channel

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you for your kindness :)

[@Meanstarinc]

Thanks boys for the early access 👌

[@martinberry9616]

Great video guys. Need to do a bit of pike fishing one day 👏🏻🙌🏻

[@fishwithcarl]

Do it, it's mega!

[@matthewlakins7867]

Thanks for early access guys! You’re so gracious in your fishing Carl. Wish I had a mate like you to go with, and leave all the bigguns for me 😀

[@dianequince8761]

It was refreshing to see you catch something other than carp Carl😃. Nice fish, great spot, hope to see you catch some more different kinds of fish 😃

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Diane! 👍

[@stu4181]

One of the best quotes I have ever read, “Some men fish all their lives without realising it’s not fish they are after”

[@fishwithcarl]

❤

[@benjacoby7370]

I've just found your channel and really enjoyed the format and your guests seemed like swell mates... thanks for sharing your adventure

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! Yeah he's a really good mate ❤️

[@Predator-baits-wigan]

Great video guys

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks mate :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@liamtraynor7795]

I love your videos it really helps me because I have only just started fishing.

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear it Liam!! Good luck with it mate :)

[@TheCraftyCarper]

Love your videos it was my birthday yesterday and have some new pike fishing equipment so I'm going to be getting out on the bank a lot over the next. I also want to say thank you for the amazing videos

[@fishwithcarl]

Ah you're welcome mate :) Happy Birthday for yesterday! Have fun with your new gear!

[@marcust5014]

Another cracking vid lads 👍💯

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Marcus!! :)

[@RFT24]

YO!!! That was an epic session,thanks guys 👏🏼

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahh you're welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@dianakershaw8259]

Thank you Carl and Alex for your fishing tips I court so many fish

[@fishwithcarl]

Nice one Diana! You're welcome! Glad to hear they helped :)

[@lucamulholland-llado5332]

i had to persuade my dad to sub to you i did on my phone my laptop and even my mum said yes😂

[@fishwithcarl]

Awww haha cheers Luca! :)

[@cheza7061]

Great video and some cracking pike!!!! 🎣😎🐟

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers!! :)

[@calvincole6075]

I agree early access is great, thanks guys 👍

[@f1sh3rman]

So let me get this straight… everyone you take there catches a big pike… EXCEPT for your good mate kennie 😂😭 (I’m crying internally!)

[@fishwithcarl]

Hahahah

[@StuWNZ]

When I still lived in England Ioved Pike fishing in the local canals and rivers. Such a beautiful fish. I live in New Zealand now and we've pretty much got Trout and Salmon and that's about it. The sea fishing is amazing though.

[@ljhobbies9291]

Love the vids keep it up

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you like them! Thanks Leo!

[@skaramanger_144]

Love you!

[@fishwithcarl]

Yay, thank you!

[@supergremlin78]

That's a proper Croc mate! Definitely the big girl on the block! 👍👌 im a piker and yeah there getting harder and harder to find those big pike in the rivers, my p.b is 26 from a small muddy drain, my biggest was 32 from wintersett reservoir, and it was late summer! On a ledgerd live roach. Love your vids mate :) you keep it real, no acting for the camera, my daily watch now on a night 🍁 awesome job bro! I'll be watching for your 40lb British pike 😁👍

[@timmyblom2516]

Fishing like this, takes away the fun in feeling the bite

[@johnathanhaefner1140]

Can’t wait for y’all to come to Merica we have great Pike and Muskie fishing along with trout and bass, it’s a great time

[@fishwithcarl]

Hi Johnathan! We actually did manage to make it over to America to fish for the illusive Musky and incredible bass! Here's the film we made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7Oan9_irtrfZI We're definitely coming back, but not for pike or musky this time. It'll be a summer trip for another carp fishing adventure. If you're into the carp too, the film will be out later this year. All the best! :)

[@johnathanhaefner1140]

@@fishwithcarl thank for the rec!! That was a really cold video, I loved that y’all had a good time.

[@fishwithcarl]

You're welcome! ❤️ It was mega...

[@Gypsyking2024]

I find your how to blog very informative at the moment my 30 lb carp season is over for another Year so looking forward to next year when the 30 lb quest will begin again I am a 64 year old carp fanatic and call myself Crazy Carper anyway keep doing what your doing tight lines.

[@Tass...]

This is one of the very few channels that I'm subscribed to that i hit the "like" button before I hit play.

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha - cheers Tass!

[@steveshawks115]

Superb video lads - really enjoyed that. 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much :)

[@hookedonbass2640]

Just found a new fishing channel. Nice one guys - great catching ✌🏼

[@fishwithcarl]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@craigsf3237]

really enjoyed this mate

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear it Craig!

[@andyh9030]

Quality fishing! What a pike! Thats it, im hitting my canal tomorrow 😊

[@aquaticcolledgefishing]

Great vlog gents. Carl you need to take Omi next time. I want to see her face when she hooks a massive pike 🤣 your luck will change soon matey. Keep up the great content 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Next time! She loves predator fishing :) thanks so much mate!

[@andrewgreer9935]

Another great video, well done guys keep it up best fishing channel on KZbin

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Andrew :)

[@johnproffitt3272]

what great frienships you share your time fishing with. My grandpa was my fishing partner, those are memories I cherish (even if he caught the biggest and the most)!

[@fishwithcarl]

Ahh that's lovely to hear :)

[@ThomasSielaff]

First time catching your show. Very nice!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Thomas! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jonsheard8749]

Great watch as always……thanks & well done.

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Jonathan!! 😊

[@johnbaker4627]

Great video great pike look forward to you Carl catching another crocodile bigger than the one in the film

[@darrenmould8676]

Brilliant pike films !! 😀🥇🐟🐠

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Darren!

[@cliveeariss880]

This was so much fun to watch, I have not Pike fished for many yeras, thanks for this, soon time to catch a monster fish from my river thames, all the best guys.

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Clive, ahh happy you enjoyed it! Yes can't wait for the pike season!! You too :)

[@BenCazzola]

Stunning creatures. hands up who remembers their first ever pike site? Just seen or caught....maters not... - - mine was, sadly, dead, on the edge of a reservoir in kent. a true Goliath. The child in me says 5 foot nose to tail. Im sure it was way way less, but, Id never seen a fish anywhere near that size. Bitter sweet experience that. Great vid chaps. Again!

[@fishwithcarl]

I bet, it's always sad to a fish you know pass away. Cheers Ben!! 😊

[@theyoungangler8656]

What a lovely notification

[@fishwithcarl]

Yay ❤️

[@FishingwithEthan]

Awesome video! Learnt a lot about tidal rivers

[@fishwithcarl]

Glad to hear it :) cheers!

[@theanglingcentrehereford9843]

Awesome !!!!!