Hunting Down the Elusive Urban Canal Carp (Late Autumn)

This time of year I'm usually targeting perch and pike with the weather cooling right down, but seeing as the conditions were still quite mild i decided to set my sights elsewhere. After a lure session on the river i decided to hop onto the canal. I had spotted a couple dark shapes while I was out pike fishing. On closer inspection I noticed that these were in fact carp! This was a busy Urban part of the canal not usually the place I'd like to sit and fish, but I only had a couple days before the temperature would dropped right off, so I knew I had to get on them asap. This is how I got on. Hope you enjoy.
/ the_ginger_fisherman

[@fishwithcarl]

Let's go canal fishing next time we visit you!! :)

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Yes lads!

[@DamienBaka]

Haha funny! I was gonna suggest in the comments for a video of you guys all together, I scrolled down a bit and voila. Would definitely watch that one. ;)

[@B1N0T]

would be nice to see you colab again!

[@Gamingfortnite1234]

Carl!??

[@gee3883]

Fair play mate that carp was stunning, who wouldn't wanna catch that over a carp from a hook a duck commercial venue. Plus getting that bread out before those walkers rocked up, pure class.

[@josephscott4997]

So true

[@chillycheeks5318]

Thanks Chris. You are a magician! You make fishing look easy. You have inspired me to come back to the sport after a 30 year absence! I’m now retired. So far I have landed an interesting variety of leaves, weeds, sticks, oh and a dog poo bag! However, I press on, dreaming of monster Carp and Pike, inspired by your great videos. Thanks.

[@Simon-sm7ny]

Just keep on trying!

[@PBUCKY1969]

"Got one - nice common carp, absolutely gorgeous mirror carp! Putting up a massive fight - these wild carp always do! " Awesome result, three fish in one! 🤣Seriously though - great fishing and great to watch - many thanks!

[@petervuijk1134]

What a awesome mirror you caught mate a reall painting 👌👌

[@justdean5871]

Size doesn't matter that is an absolute belter. Hope you got some good photos they don't come along every day the carp that is.

[@pauledmonds3249]

Amazing stuff. I don't know of anyone else who would be able to find and catch fish like that on the canal in Winter. Totally innovative angling.

[@Simon-sm7ny]

Yep, really inspiring stuff!

[@gtrlukasfishao]

im enjoying all ur videos :) thanks for another good day

[@waldekteraz5647]

Great videos. All best from Poland:) GOD BLESS GOODNESS

[@user-rg6mb7rs2r]

Great to see some canal carp fishing! I've caught more carp from my local canal than anywhere else, including a pb, unfortunately I've been ill for the last few years but can't wait to get back🎣🐟

[@Kingtrollface259]

Canals are largely overlooked by carpers you would be surprised whats in there ,where I fish I've heard of sturgeon in the water over 4ft long and stretches of carp with nothing under 25lb

[@petercalthorpe7966]

Wow Chris, that Carp was a beauty it had nice markings and colour. Looking forward to the predators videos , the Zander sounds good . Great video again Chris, take care mate all the best from Downunder 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

Brilliant angling you gotta take your opportunity's when they arise I've seen hundreds of carp when lure fishing for pike an always wish I had some bread with me welldone mate 👍

[@BivvyLife]

Proper skill there Chris, You've put a lot of Carpers to shame the way you caught that stunner from the cut this time of the year, Off the surface aswell 👌🏼

[@davidkoster8384]

I agree it doesn’t matter the weight when they look that good, stunning carp !!!! And some bonus chub. Great angling mate! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@needham831]

And that's the way to finish your canal and river carp fishing for 2021. Although that Carp wasn't the biggest it was certainly one of the best marked and patterned Mirror carp that I've seen in a while. Great capture,Chris.☺👍

[@morganrichardson2934]

Another great video thanks Chris just shows keep an open mind when it comes to tactics versus time of year.

[@kevincurrington1331]

Excellent video, Beautiful looking, carp for this time of year. Great to see you fishing for different spices, well done lad

[@cliffdixon6422]

Amazing that they were taking off the top this time of year. Great bit of improvisation Chris, nicely done

[@goonerjoe93]

Mad that carp are still feeding on the surface in these conditions. Cracking angling, well done!

[@jamesjohnson7905]

That big bank of rushes with that conifer infront of the hotel holds some good tench and bream in summer

[@Boxersboy-um1fd]

Hat's off Chris - a carp on floating bread crust in November! - awesome. Beautiful looking fish - and the Chevin's weren't bad either!

[@AaronHalson]

What a fish that is from the canal as well. The approach too, great fishing!!!

[@dominicburton950]

Lovely carp Chris just goes to show how no two days are the same in angling and its a constant learning curve .I've often seen carp that will come up even on the coldest days to feed.

[@wildriverguitarlockdownlic110]

Forgot to mention the mirror!!😂 Stunning! I'm googling for EA licence now 😂

[@Simon-sm7ny]

Love your video's. Nice to watch and really inspiring.

[@TheBudgie29]

Great day on the Canal there Chris. I see the Carp In ours, and they are really big. Not seen any big size chub In there. There are some lovely Tench and Bream though. The one I can't wait for, Is the Secret Pond, and those cracking Pike, Don't forget the Keepnet that day. Keep 'em Coming.

[@gordonfturner]

Well done. The carp was stunning and a couple of really nice chub.

[@majmat]

You did well to even get a bite from a carp this time of the year, Very old skool king mirror carp. I love long wild carp, A lot of carp are bred short and chunky and pile on 5-8lb per year. some mirroe carp at a local lake are the spitting image of each other, all as wide as they are long.

[@trevorcornes1056]

Lovely one Chris you do catch some lovely looking fish and you go to some really nice places to catch them 👍

[@villa50bis]

That carp gave a good scrap, they really are trains when they go for it! Good job!

[@wildriverguitarlockdownlic110]

Great fishing Chris! I think you've rekindled the fishing obsession I used to have for catching Chub! I stalled at 5 pound 2 ounce in the Cam! Always fished leger with light quiver tip...never had one off the top! Outstanding sir 👌

[@robertbabbs9694]

Great video that mirror was absolutely amazing mate.

[@chriswarby1001]

That was a perfect wood carving of a carp👍👍 bring on the predators in particular drop shoting everything from tying the rig and underwater footage of takes 😀 👌

[@thomastobin9602]

Brilliant videos watch all of them especially jigging and pike on baits especially the one with the kingfisher lure thomas from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@shotbytakketrol2493]

Nice catch! Week ago i was doing the same thing with corn but when i noticed 2 carps trying to take some bugs of the surface so i had one slice bread and hooked it up and saw one take my bread and got em one of the nicest way of catching a carp os from the surface 😁🤩

[@Scottsalchemy]

That was great to watch, great session!

[@jackscott5144]

Floating bread never fails quality video buddy 👌🏻🎣

[@leetori1]

Brilliant! Some great footage too 👍

[@angelambriersbriers5026]

Lovely golden colour .Good size too

[@djmarkee.c9406]

Nice drop of fishing bruva ,beautiful first chub,I'm yet to catch one ,tight lines🎣👍

[@Thelastviking95]

Top 5 fishing channel on KZbin 100%

[@RoundHeadPolice]

Looking forward to hopefully seeing some zander fishing!

[@cns180784]

It seems rare to me for carp or chub to be caught on canals. I think when looking to carp fish on a canal you have to see them so you know they're there, otherwise fishing for them anywhere on any canal is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. Nice angling and well spotted with those carp 👍

[@morganrichardson2934]

That stretch has a good head of chub but I’ve only ever seen one carp and that was at lot further upstream earlier this year. I guess it’s just down to local knowledge. I caught my first two chub on lures further upstream earlier this year inspired by one of Chris’s videos. Great carp I’ll be going to have a snoop round this weekend. Great video Chris 👍

[@delwigzieful]

Classic fishing chris nice 1 well done,

[@TRUCKAD38]

Stunning 👍. Well done

[@catalickconverta6823]

Fantastic fishing well done👌

[@tonebonetones]

Well done, spotting it taking surface and switching to bread.

[@joshmaitland]

Brilliant videos as always over your videos mate

[@charlesoleary3066]

That mirror 🤩

[@supersi9073]

Wish there was some canals like that round my way.

[@Soulvex]

Quality man.

[@stephenhollinrake916]

Stunning fish , 👍

[@tadhghayden8440]

Good bit of fishing!...

[@justluvfishinguk]

Enjoyed buddy ..

[@dahutful]

If you've ever seen Graeme Pullen, he'll tell you - "Always bring bread. 50p a loaf and it catches all kinds of fish." Some gorgeous fish, Chris. People want to go to far flung destinations, for exotic fish. But me.....Id like to visit the UK and catch carp and chub.

[@ClauseLenen]

Haven’t watched it all yet, but this is going to be a banger! Edit: It was, cracking fish mate.

[@michalbarylka4914]

👏🏻 well done 💪🏻 👍🏻Good luck 👊🏻

[@itsmoyzehh3873]

Solid angling that👌

[@Esoxluciouss11]

well done the Ginga Ninja

[@johnathonandrew8952]

Few years back, I was fishing on the Thames for chubb and hooked something much bigger that turned out to be a 24lb common. Never had a fight like it before or since. I've had bigger carp from lakes but nothing like that

[@n.w.londoner6369]

Cant beat it my friend 5lb canal carp fight harder then 20lbs lake carp any day 💯

[@waynegreen5631]

Great angling 🔥👍🏻

[@neilboastmbe4428]

That's how Carp should look👍Not the bloated gutted obscene fish that are overfed in lakes. Great fish in great condition, hence the fight.

[@davidwilkinson333]

Beautiful carp - quality over quantity/size 👍😁 How about an eel video sometime; rather an over-looked fish. Slimy line tanglers for sure, but typically better flavoured than trout! Just a thought! Great vid as always, cheers!

[@fititrejisivegheati]

Amazing

[@liambath9004]

Not even watch it but ino it going be a minter 😁🎣🎣

[@robleary3353]

Love your channel; however that first Carp was a 'tiddler'. Come to Melbourne Aus and fish for Carp if you want double figure fish! You'll be gobsmacked at their sizes!..... 🤣

[@notyouraverageguy475]

Those hooks look like a very similar pattern to the Nash Floater Claw.

[@thedaftyorkshireman2186]

Would be nice to see some Xander come out mate for a change not much on them really 👍

[@MancunianDrummer4hire]

Love your passion, chris. Dedication gets results

[@TheMantisMan]

Love that jumper, where did you get that from if you don't kind me asking?

[@jamesjohnson7905]

Picked a good section there as there's a pub at either end

[@SkepyourOwn]

I don’t know where you fish my friend 😂 catching carp on the top meanwhile I’m freezing my bollocks off

[@neilhalley8897]

Nice fish, size doesn't matter when you catch this.

[@jamesjohnson7905]

There's some cracking roach in that stretch up to 2lb bread flake over liquidise bread sorts them out

[@christopherharriman6016]

Morning my friend what go pro do you use and what big camera please as looking into buying for my fishing Awesome channel and bids btw

[@GEEMANGONEWILD]

Nice footage there Chris, bring on the predator fishing. Would you mind mentioning the types of lure you like to use and why? Cheers Mate

[@iamdanfryer]

What camera do you use to film underwater footage? Unreal footage pal!

[@marshaljepson9924]

Yes lad

[@bluenose7984]

Your chub looks like it was in a pikes mouth for a short time. Scales look scarred!

[@johnrickards1908]

Sorry Chris, silly question time. What's the logic in submersing your rod tip while playing that gorgeous mirror?

[@garsimmulholland4984]

In the cold they take off the surface?

[@paulembleton3087]

More cracking fish 🐟

[@chdraughting1438]

What area of the UK are you in Chris?

[@nick__cars]

Nice! Where can I get that weight?

[@ryanoakes6470]

What net is it your using

[@tomwest78]

Is this the Leeds Liverpool canal?

[@lovemypets6390]

What’s the biggest wild Carp you have had

[@jamesjohnson7905]

Surprised you didn't see the white ghost carp

[@gizmonala9087]

Chúc hai vợ chồng Lộc thật nhiều sức khỏe, và thật nhiều hạnh phúc.

[@SeanSidious]

Where dya get the hoodie from?

[@gymbruh1824]

I seen a 20lb plus carp on the top on my canal other day,, some huge carp in canals if u can get them

[@adjusted-bunny]

Massive ginger beard! "Men Only" beard fertilizer?

[@JoeyBlackBeard96]

Is this Chester canal?

[@thejuniorgamer7340]

I spotted a 20lb + carp on my local canal

[@AjOldfield-if8mo]

Anyone reccomend a bag that holds a fishing chair straped on if you know what i mwan would like a chair that clips on to a bag some how as i have no car

[@Znr_fishing]

Grass Crap bait?

[@bennyboy3108]

Hi what reel is that please love the video too

[@bradjeffs7122]

I've had carp in minus conditions isn't that uncommon to have them off the top in the winter

[@andrewwilliams2433]

Makes a change from the guys who chuck in their body weight in ground bait before they catch one!

[@gavinlocke2369]

fair play to you , but you definitely need to invest in a proper padded unhooking mat