I Caught a Canal BEAST! New PB!

This session i decided to use the simple float rod and reel and freelined tack ticks to try and stalk some canal fish. Armed with bread as my only bait my initial target was chub. Fishing the same area as a previous video where i managed to get a few on topwater soft plastics. I managed a few cracking roach and a decent chub before spotting a couple large shapes in among the weed. Cutting the hooklength and putting on a larger hook i managed to tempt the biggest canal fish of my life to take the floating bread ands what a battle it was!
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[@stevemurphy590]

What a result mate, we’ll done!!!!!!!!! I’ve recently discovered your channel and I really like the videos you do. Watching you visit rarely fished locations is really interesting, catching a 22lb grass carp from that section of canal is much better than watching someone catch a +40lbs fish from a carp fishery IMO 👍

[@Cuz_lufc]

What a catch. This is why I love fishing canal's, I feel they are so underrated by alot of anglers. Gungeon, perch, roach, Rudd, Dace, Skimmers, Bream, Tench, Chubb, Pike, Carp, you never know what you're going to catch and that's the beauty of Canal's 🎣🙂

[@philwashington4127]

Really enjoyed that outing on the canal bank. As other comments have said, you take us with you and it's just like we're sitting by your side watching it all happen. That was a monster grass carp for sure!

[@leegarner6013]

I’d would have been buzzing with the roach off the canal but a grass carp! Unbelievable. Can’t fake smiles with a fish like that. Superb. Well done!

[@bobchamberlain4823]

Awesome dude, and not a bloody boilie, bite alarm or bait boat in site, real fishing, the old and best way, hats off to you😁

[@jimbagley5022]

thoroughly enjoyable video. I had a crap day to day and your energy has completely restored me. Thanks.

[@robleary3353]

As an expat Pom, came out to Australia in the late eighties. Dad n I would go fishing using a lot of the 'English' coarse fishing techniques you use and some others! With great success Lol. Aussie Carp are very big, very clever and very agressive, great fun on light gear. Bread, corn kernals and worm are the best. Had to smile when it 'took off' every time it saw you. Remember standing 'gentlemans area' deep in freezing cold water at Lake Eildon for over an hour with the landing net when dad hooked into the biggest Carp I had ever seen on very light line. Our scales only went to 30lb and it was maxed out!. He got the biggest Carp of the day, but I got the biggest Roach and trout. Pack your kit and head over now we can travel...... 🤣

[@scheers100]

Netting a grass carp can be tricky, you don’t want to net them to early. I have seen big ones jump out of a carp net. Nice job on landing this one! 👍

[@sarahsutherland5164]

A gras carp jumped out of my 42inc carp net .

[@floreaciprian9742]

Yup. happened to me years ago on the Danube. Still catching carp will never stop being fun. Such a good fighting fish

[@cjshake]

Those roach are awesome would love to catch those any day

[@shrewsburyanglersclubsac6533]

Nicely done Chris and congrats on a new PB. Suspecting that there were fish of that size in there I think I would have tackled up a bit more so to land him on 8lb line is a great achievement. Love the videos and especially the fact that you rest them for so long and show it. A great example for all anglers and especially some of the younger ones who may follow you.

[@colingoode3702]

I'm just getting back into fishing after a long absence & really like your roving / stalking style. IMO it beats sitting in one place on a huge lake for hours on end. I have the Grand Union canal near me so I'll be giving it a try on my push bike like I used to do when I was a kid. Keep up the good work, I've learnt a lot already.

[@cliveeariss880]

Nice reply mate, me too getting back this year, first time for over 9 years, was into angling in a big way, tight lines.

[@matthewtanner9823]

Absolutely amazing video and it portrays (for me) just how fishing should be. The surprise and the joy and dubilation at catching a magnificent prize like that, that you didn't even really know was there. Yes you said there were 2 carp but to be your first Grass carp and over 20lb. Brilliant fishing and well done for making the train journey over there. Also, lets not let the carp over shadow 2 specimen roach. Lovely fish, well done!!

[@phil7301]

A grass carp, now that's special, well done ! I think the chap viewing through the binoculars was just giving you space and respecting your privacy, 😉

[@tonydization]

Sorry what chap, where?

[@adl2005]

@@tonydization the one over there

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Nah he came right over the second it was in the net. Gave the fish plenty of time to recover lets put it that way haha

[@tonydization]

@@adl2005 Was watching without sound. :)

[@phil7301]

😁

[@peterpauwels4610]

Greetings from the Madison River in Montana. It's below zero here but with KZbin I get to go fishing on a lovely canal. Wonderful video, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for putting in the work and congratulations on a fabulous fish.

[@Smiffy830]

Superb fish Chris, lovely Roach but that Carp must've set every goosebump to overdrive. Great channel 😊

[@jamesstewart553]

Super fish, really enjoyed seeing your epic battle with him. I have never fished for Carp but my word what a great fight. Your videos are excellent and your communication skills and love of your sport come through really well. Thank you for sharing your day out. Js

[@andrewcanterbury6078]

The joys of wild canal carp brilliant fighters

[@MindCatcherFishing]

Well done Chris , lovely specimen of a grass carp , That's how you want the fish to fight that's what makes it's a challenge and very exciting , If they all fought like bream it would be boring , Again well done and tight lines .

[@Shagley]

That was awesome! Love that feeling when you just know you’re into a biggun and then you see it for the first time and its on!! Heart in the mouth and legs start shaking. Epic battle mate thanks for sharing

[@simon40607]

Powerful fish !!! wow good angling lovely grass carp 👍🏻great that you captured it all on video you can feel your tension as your playing it !! Brilliant

[@robertwickes2117]

There are lots of videos out there that I don't watch, but your way of fishing is the way i love to fish great watch

[@anthonycremer4650]

Well done mate ! Totally thrilling to be able to share this with you ! Brilliant !

[@PeaP6929]

Genuinely stoked for you mucca 👍🏻👍🏻 yet another great video 👍🏻😉 . 5:13 take literally nano seconds before the ducks 😂😂👍🏻 nice to see some clonking Roach ...stay cool 😎

[@jamesdoyle3885]

Wow! the addrenaline of catching that power house must have been immense! Great job, well done!

[@TriviaChallenge]

This is how fishing should be. After a while you get lazy and end up either being a boilie chucking robot or bored shitless at commercial fishery where you land a lipless 4lb carp a chuck. Seeking out unusual waters, using traditional and orthodox baits, using light tackle - that's where the magic is.

[@sallute]

Wow. What a lovely big carp. And those roach were impressive as well.

[@jaanusasumagi5367]

Your channel is quickly becoming my favorite. Your presentation is spot on,you seem like top bloke. Enjoying every single video. Well done mate,keep em coming! Greetings from Northern Australia.

[@stuartrobson15]

Congratulations on landing that 22lb grass carp on a canal. Just found your channel after a friend recommended your channel. You have real talent no matter what you are fishing for. All the best for the future and keep those videos coming.

[@BIGM-gg9ln]

unbelievable!!! another great day,thanks!!!!

[@andrewclack4881]

love it that you think you ve bagged him and he goes on another run. Theres hope for us all.

[@kieransmith6136]

Well done mate, cracking fish 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@petertomo95]

IT WAS A GRASS CARP! Wow absolutely buzzing for you

[@ferark]

The smile says it all.

[@neilrowe9040]

Wow. What a fight on that tackle. 👏 best video yet.

[@DunkinBiscuits]

Been carp fishing for over twenty years and only just recently had my first grass carp. It was 21and half pounds and although I've had normal carp to over 30lbs the grass carp was the hardest fight i ever had, it just kept going and going. I was completely exhausted with adrenaline shakes and is considered one of my best ever catches. you did extremely well to catch such a fish especially considering you are not a carp fisherman. Awesome video as always mate.

[@MyDboy27]

What a fish from the canal!! Well done 👍🏻 you

[@pilkyish]

Well done mate! Awesome fish! I didn’t know we had grass carp in UK canals.

[@richnfamous59]

grass carp are sometimes stocked to keep the weed growth down. the numbers have to be right or they eat pretty much all the vegetation and turn the water into pea soup. they look a bit weird but they give really good sport on light tackle and don't seem as shy as ordinary carp

[@mattfinch3895]

All sorts of strange things find there way into canals.

[@jerryattheolympics1428]

Great vid Chris really enjoyed it ! keep them coming !

[@bobj3251]

Brilliant !!! Well done so pleased to see you looking after the fish with such respect

[@stuartcrane9409]

Many congratulations on a fish of a lifetime!

[@trevorcornes1056]

Brilliant to watch, well done and a grass carp 😄👍👍 Amazing

[@CBCB78]

Congratulations mate. Canal fish of a lifetime

[@cheryl.539]

What a superb catch. What a biggun. Well done.

[@chrislovett424]

Well done Chris special big fish nice to watch cheers mate

[@ianthomas739]

Great video Gingerman, the look on your face when you landed that fish was the best part. Have fun.

[@bccapone837]

I've never been into fishing but I'm enjoying watching 🤔👍🏼

[@petercalthorpe7966]

Welldone Chris, such an awesome Grass Carp 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. No rain or storm this time and you stayed on the Bank with out falling in🤣🤣🤣. Stay safe mate all the best from Downunder 👍

[@alanevans4232]

Congratulations on that spectacular Grassy, that is very special, thanks for sharing.

[@leefudge658]

Good darts fella!! What a cracking capture!!!

[@neilcondron8315]

Great video which demonstrated your patience when landing your monster Carp. Very well done.

[@dannyboy7715]

One of the best video's I've seen on KZbin. We'll done

[@Clifford1957]

Fantastic fish in pristine condition you could tell by the runs it was doing most probably never been caught before well done..

[@benwakefield4913]

Cracking fish anywhere that I'd love a grassie but from a canal what a result 👏 👌 👍 😀

[@daverushton5966]

Nicely played Bud .Not rushed .Well filmed very clear vids

[@patchthesinclair5896]

That's fishing, exiting stuff, well done !

[@stephenhollinrake4919]

People say they dont fight, but if they wake up before netting i reckon they fight as hard as any fish ,,, cracking video again 👍

[@georgesharman9891]

Tremendous catch Chris my heart was in my mouth thinking the line was going to snap

[@echo1949]

I've watched every single video from ur channel from like the past year or sommet and I've just binged ur channel so just keep getting happier and happier eveytime I see a vid from u

[@BENLANCASTER15]

That was an impressive carp for a river

[@marcjuras1623]

Congrats ... what a fight. love it!

[@dangar8317]

GREAT SHOW, GREAT FISH, well done for landing that fish, nice Roach as well, its funny when you say people are watching you, but your being watched worldwide, keep up the great work :)

[@captaingreezy3892]

Just shows your don’t need all that gear to catch a 20lb carp! Quality angling mate

[@chriswarby1001]

Fantastic Chris what a catch brilliant 👍👍

[@paulmoy1763]

Amazing Chris, heart in your mouth action,simply what a catch,fantastic too watch buddy,AWESOME. If you had lost that beauty,I would have been sick.😂😂

[@cjshake]

That carp was mega! Some people would spend ages with bite alarms and 3 rod trying to get that, however sometimes just back to the basics is the way to go one rod one hook and a loaf of bread 🍞 nice one mate

[@uther313]

Great fish well done

[@williammcgrattan9583]

That's an terrific fish. Some catch.

[@patcullen9304]

Great video as always, the rod done well 🎉

[@peransix864]

PURE ..EXPERT ANGLING ,,, EXCELLENT VIDS MATE ,

[@marksibley219]

Your a very good angler well done mate old school hats off

[@Vissenbijdewaterkant]

Welldone great drill video and what a big GRASS Carp you have caugth!!!!

[@davidnash1220]

Brilliant what a Carp fantastic great stuff thumbs 👍 up

[@tuttabob]

well done..congrats on the new PB

[@steveguest8028]

What a catch that is, love canal carping

[@morganrichardson2934]

That’s absolutely astounding I knew there were carp in that section but no idea there were grassies in there. Free lining is on my to do list there next year. Well done that’s brilliant.

[@jayjay-71]

Now that was a beautiful looking carp.. FROM THE CANAL 😂.. awsome

[@lesbaty8919]

Nice one dude, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@jonathancave3603]

Brilliant video, great grass carp 👍

[@protopigeon]

Brilliant - it goes to show that a balanced setup is all you need rather than a 3lb test curve broomstick and 15lb mono. well done

[@DzudemR]

Beautiful ! Congratulations from me from Sweden

[@karlwatkins2331]

Yes Chris what a chunk that was congratulations on the pb pal keep these vids coming buddy

[@iaidoman]

What a result. Well played. But if you think you had it hard. An elderly friend caught a 31Lb grass on a fly rod with a 7Lb leader. Took him over an hour to land it... he was 78 when he caught it. Sadly no longer with us. Great video. Am now subscribed.

[@AjOldfield-if8mo]

That's sick . Rest in peace to that man .

[@peekirbyevox5223]

Go on mate cracking fish!

[@spring899]

Lovely Carp , great video . Let's not forget those cracking Roach too !

[@davidbubb9889]

Absolutely fabulous 👌 You only get out what you put in!! You deserved that fish 🐟👏

[@dannyw7479]

Amazing lad! What a catch!!! Had a smile on my face all the way through that. Stoked for ye, get in.

[@stevenclements1090]

Wow, that is amazing congratulations!

[@markymark1940]

Followed you for years mate and by far the best catch you have had so far up here in Scotland carp out of the canal are as rare as hens teeth what a fish so so chuft for you mate get in there what a result 👍 👏 😀

[@philiplong9462]

👏👏👏 great way to catch them 👏👏👏 I love my pike fishing, but you can see why people love fishing for carp 👍🏻

[@and1cardsuk733]

Cracking mate! Well done 👏

[@baldvale5418]

Mint video dude i'm well happy for you and what a absolutly stunning fish from the cut.

[@fredphillips8386]

Cracking grassie mate and another great video 👍

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

Obsoletely awesome buddy, great job well deserved on landing that giant.

[@tristangregory2378]

Great video, nice fishing. Really enjoyed it 👌

[@neilhalley8897]

What a fish, unbelievable.👍

[@Max_Brugman]

Congrats on your New pb mate!

[@barryroberts2196]

Very well done fella, nice fish. One thing we can learn from this is, never mind all of these fancy baits you can buy, bread is possibly one of the best baits you can get ! And no, I'm not a baker !!

[@dividedj5568]

What a fish!! Fantastic 👏

[@stephen-itsmyfishingblog]

No way!! Amazing fish 👊🏻👊🏻 Congrats!!

[@TheBudgie29]

What a Behemoth from a Canal as well, well done Chris.