When to go for slack lines 🆚 When to go for tight lines?

How to choose whether to fish slight lines, tight lines, semi slack lines or fishing with back leads.
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There are lots of factors to consider when you’re choosing between fishing slight lines, tight lines, semi slack lines or fishing with back leads. I’ll show you where to use what and everything you need to know in order to make the right decision when you’re on the bank.
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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Fishing with slack lines
06:40 Fishing with back leads
10:15 Fishing with tight lines
13:20 Fishing with semi tight lines
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[@matthewcollinsangler]

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I’ll second that👍🏻

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Dan, wow, that's awesome feedback man. It seriously drives us on to do more and to make each one even better. All the best, Matt.

[@samzy6102]

Facts

[@NachtwaechterSchlafprodukte]

Way above the rest. Serious and no nonsense advise that really helps to improve your fishing.

[@fordgoesfishing]

Just want to say Matt, found your videos from the lake drain down, but find them extremely informative, with good fact based knowledge being imparted. Now a go to channel for me. Thanks so much for taking the time to produce this content.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Wonderful to hear mate, thank you for the support 👍

[@trigger4616]

It's the Manor in which you describe things Matthew in a way that is easy for folk to understand ,,,direction at its best👌 you have a good narrators voice which again makes things easy to understand ...top video again mate

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi David, wow, that’s great feedback, thank you. My wife has helped me so much with my delivery to the camera. She’s there every step of the way keeping me on track, reminding me of where I am in the filming sequence and coaching me through every step. She makes me look better than I really am lol. Great to know that you like what we do. More videos in the pipeline. Cheers, Matt.

[@mattyctill]

I learned so much from your videos. If only I had seen them earlier, I would have made far fewer mistakes

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks very much mate and I'm really glad I can help you on your journey 😊

[@DanTuck100]

Another great video... your honest and true information to help anglers is top notch, no hidden agendas with promoting products , just true honest info ... the only channel I really trust now

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Danny, thanks very much for the feedback, means a lot. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.

[@blackcountryfisherman9341]

Im so grateful Matt puts the effort in to do these videos, as a relevant new comer to carp angling, im finding this channel invaluable. Well

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks again for your awesome words of support! Everyone starts from zero when they take up a sport. Everyone was a beginner once. I know, all too well, how hard this sport is to learn. I spent many years fumbling in the dark.

[@TERRWWN]

Very good smal topics that not many speacking about, but any of these are important.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks very much 👍

[@Drumdanimal360]

Loved the video mate as always, your information and thought process is always levels above anything else

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Danny, thanks ever so much for the support mate. It really does mean a lot. We are always open for new ideas so if there’s a subject that you’d like to see me expand on then do let me know and we’ll see what we can do. Cheers, Matt.

[@stoff4963]

Brilliantly explained just what I’ve been looking for thanks so much for putting this one up 👍🏻 Beautiful setting too

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for the super positive feedback and support. It’s much appreciated. Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers, Matt.

[@thelukos]

Good stuff. The alarm made such a racket when checked it for the near spot though. I never have the volume on mine. Just volume on low on my receiver

[@matthewcollinsangler]

That’s more for the camera than for fishing lol. I often leave my heads off and just use the remote.

[@honestloz]

Hi Matt, Yet Another Brilliant video from you, very informative and easy to understand. I do not comment on all your videos but I want you to know that I think you are one of the best and I love watching and learning from you. Keep up the good work and I look forward to watching more of your videos in the future.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Lawrence, thanks very much for taking the time to comment and for your amazing feedback. It’s very much appreciated and it spurs us on to do more and do better. There are plenty more videos in the pipeline so we hope that we can continue to entertain and inform you. All the best with your fishing, Cheers, Matt.

[@feelthedonk8800]

Excellent Matt, thank you for these very well explained topics, great channel.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks as always for the support mate. More videos on the way!

[@Andrew1233527]

What a fantastic video. Too many anglers focus on the rig and bait, and not the line lay and bobbin set up. I mostly do what you say Matt but it took me a good few years to figure it all out. For newcomers, watch this video several times, it's one of the most instructional videos there is.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Andrew, thanks very much for taking the time to comment mate and thanks for your amazing support. It’s very much appreciated. It’s not just in my own fishing that I see this. I see it week in week out with guests. Finding the spot is only part of the jigsaw, it’s really important to fish certain spots from the right angle and with the right degree of tension in the line or it just won’t happen. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.

[@stephenboyd311]

He gives u so many brilliant tips

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Great to hear mate, thanks 😊

[@ivanfojan8859]

Brilliant info once again Matt :)

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Ivan, thanks very much for your support! All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.

[@royclose946]

Excellent information keeping things as simple as possible is all you need in carp fishing 🎣well done 👏

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Roy, yeah definitely mate. Simple is good! Cheers, Matt.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Learned so much I didn’t know I knew. And, fish spook tips are invaluable

[@matthewcollinsangler]

That's great to hear mate, thanks very much! Cheers, Matt.

[@ManiekGSF]

Nice to see you again Matt.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, yes back again 😉

[@Leon-lp9fl]

First time watching and subscribed. Do quite a bit of river fishing here in South Africa, and will do finer tuning to that extra touch you showed. This was worth watching 100%. Regards and thank you

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting and subscribing. I’m glad that you found the video useful. I love my river carping but with events over the last two years I’ve not had the chance to go in a while. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.

[@ashleyrobinson1639]

Excellent vid as normal keep them coming

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Ashley, thanks for the support mate. Glad you liked it. Cheers, Matt.

[@yassy23]

Informative as usual

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Yasen, thank you. I’m glad you found it useful 😊

[@danielwoolcock7267]

I love how you use the mono rig. I was using a similar thing over 20yrs ago. Mates thought I was insane. Easy is good. Thanks for the videos, look forward to the next one. Regards Dan (Leicestershire, England)

[@matthewcollinsangler]

That's great mate. Carp fishing is full of fads and fashions. I know, I've been in that heard. This channel is all about helping anglers think for themselves so they can make informed decisions rather than be told how they should be fishing. Take care, Matt.

[@danielwoolcock7267]

@@matthewcollinsangler just a quick question Matt. I'm finishing canals at the moment. Roughly about 20ft in width and casting about 1ft from the edge. No boat traffic as it's at night time so lines can be anyway needed. What kind of line lay would you use and what lead system. e.g slack lines/running lead....... Thanks. Dan.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@danielwoolcock7267 Hi Dan, I've never fished canals myself, 20ft wide is so narrow! I'd be scratching my head myself figuring out the best approach. I think what I'd do is make the cast or use a bait spoon/cup to get it spot on, then I'd slide a very light back lead out to ¾ of the way across. This will help keep the line out of the way of carp that are following the margin. I'd definitely use a simple running ledger (2oz). Any bites will be fish moving left to right and probably back towards you! So good indication is vital. Hope that helps mate. Let me know how you get on! Cheers, Matt.

[@FMSisTheBest1]

Great video, change of pants 10:41 ??? Hahahha

[@AleksandrKutuzov0905]

Great video many thanks

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@stephencohen111]

One word brilliant 👌

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Stephen, thanks very much mate. Much appreciated 😊.

[@Ronnekuh74]

Great information video

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks Ron, glad that you liked it 👍

[@thecarpfather5757]

First cast was that one take 🤣 top video mate

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, yeah, that was a good one! We’ve only got one camera and one videographer (my wife) so we do multiple casts for different angles lol

[@thecarpfather5757]

@@matthewcollinsangler lol I'll be honest I'm spoiled by the boat you cant beat casting a tricky one and hitting it on the spot hope your well buddy my syndicate spawning at the moment and I'm dying to try my new mags out

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@thecarpfather5757 Totally with you mate. Love my boat work but nothing beats the rush of adrenaline you get when you nail a tricky cast lol. I'm resting them here too post spawning. It's been two weeks now. Starting to get the itch. Best of luck when you do venture back out. Cheers, Matt.

[@Offcut55]

never used a back lead but will do at some point I am sure. Great vid!

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, yeah very useful things. If you’ve not used backleads before than I’d go light to start with. Maybe 15 - 30 grams? Don’t be tempted at buying cheap back leads though. Some literally fall off when you go to reel in lol. Very frustrating and bad for the environment. Best of luck, Matt.

[@womble7345]

Hi Mat. Great vid as always, easy to understand as are all your vids I’ve come across. Which leads me to asking, any chance of a vid on how to set up a running rig with tubing and a helicopter rig with tubing that’s safe. Most rigs are shown nowadays with some kind of leader which some of us don’t use. Many thanks

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Glad that you liked the video. I have recently filmed a video all about the helicopter rig but I use a leadless leader material I'm afraid so it's not going to be much use to you. It will be out shortly. There are a couple of companies that now offer solutions for fishing a helicopter rig with tubing but I've not seen much information on them so I can't say much. I know this is an issue for many anglers so I will try and do something on this subject at some point. If you’d like to know how to safely set up a running rig with tubing then watch my mono hair rig video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqupmqGXbpeVqK8. Hope that helps, Cheers, Matt.

[@mcarpcarpfishing]

Great video 👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks mate 😊

[@cockneyb2k]

I’ve always put my backleds below my rods. As I don’t want to tangle lines if the fish comes in. Don’t think it matters really. But each to their own.

[@markrobbins7043]

As always Matt, excellent, thank you. Question for me : would you take a different approach depending on the lake bed.?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Mark, thanks as always for your support. That’s an excellent question. Every lake is different, every spot on every lake is different. What might work well on one lake is not always transferable to another. Weed can play absolute havoc with your lines as can wind and undertow. There are no shortcuts really. You just have to make your best guess and try a few options to understand what works. Hope that helps, cheers, Matt.

[@herrjanssen8531]

Hi Matt, thank you for another great lesson. I have tried the mono hair rig by last weekend but I went blank. I was fishing short range and more or less a semi slack line with a run rig but I think it should have been a really slack line instead. I could see the fish lifting up the bobbins quite some times but as soon as the tension became too high (at least that is my assumption) they dropped the bait again. Next time I will try it differently, since now I know better... Cheers mate! Alex

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Alex, thanks for commenting. I’m glad that you liked the video. Telling the difference between a real bite and a line bite is very difficult. It takes years of practice but there is a shortcut. I’d suggest that you try one of my trick bite indications systems. Set it up right and you’ll know 100% whether the carp are taking the bait, then spitting the rig, or whether the fish are just moving through your lines. Have a watch of my mono D rig video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqCrc2SdnsSmh9U or for an inline approach my trick running inline rig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3WYaYece6qWp68 Hope that helps you work out what's' going on down there! Cheers, Matt.

[@michaelhailstones1449]

Another great video . Don’t quite understand the tell tail bead set up. Have you a video showing this set up with the lead? For bite indication.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Michael, yes I cover this lead setup in my mono D rig video. All will be explained: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqCrc2SdnsSmh9U Cheers, Matt.

[@firstnamelastname6038]

Hi Matt, I really enjoy your upload, they've helped my fishing lots so thank you. I have a question, what size lead do you recommend for the bolt rig effect? Is 3ozs enough? Thanks in advance.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks very much for the feedback, glad that our videos can help you in your fishing. So, I fish "trick" running leads (not traditional semi fixed lead systems) with razor sharp hooks and 3oz is always my first choice. All depends on what I’m doing of course. It’s difficult to advise without seeing your exact setup, if 3oz isn't working then the problem might lay elsewhere. Cheers, Matt.

[@leehalsey2731]

Really informative as always matt but what about really weedy lakes how would you have your line lay.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Lee, that’s a great question actually. It’s quite a few years since I’ve done any time on a weedy venue but I’ve fished a few both in the UK and in France. When I’ve fished weedy lakes all my fishing has been done at range so for me it’s been tight lines all the way. Weed can move and drift and I just don’t see any point in fishing slack or semi slack in weed. The line lay is going to be all over the place anyway so the best I can do is tighten down real hard and hope for the best. The weed is going to do a good job of disguising my line so it’s not all bad. I certainly would not use a back lead in weed unless it was a captive one and the margins were shallow compared to some deeper water. I’d only do that to make playing fish over my lines easier and it’s very lake specific to making that setup work. You definitely don’t want to back lead in a deep margin, then fish to a deep spot and have your line go up and over the weed as the loss in bite indication will be very significant. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.

[@BF4pawntard]

Got some serious line twist

[@Nekakvakrpa]

Hi Matt! Great video and channel. I have a question. At around 1:45 you mention using running rig with slack line. What exactly hooks the fish, as there is virtually no counterweight? Is the line resistance enough or the fish has to hit the reel clutch?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Ivan, great to hear you enjoy the channel! That’s a great question. The short answer is that it’s the mono that’s acting like a giant elastic band that’s hooking the fish for you. I always fish with semi tight clutches and that in combination with the mono hooks the fish for me. I’ve explained this in more detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poTNhWWthbCnitk Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt

[@niallwilson9745]

Cheers for that Matt. Must be great to have your own lake. One thing I’ve found difficult since returning to fishing is how unpleasant and aggressive many other anglers are. For some reason it’s all very confrontational. Maybe it’s just me?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Niall, I'm very surprised to hear that but having lived in France for ten years I'm not exactly familiar with the UK scene anymore. It does depend a lot on the waters you fish so maybe you just need to look beyond the waters you know. If you really want to get away from everyone and do your own thing then I'd highly recommend the rivers or canals. The fishing is harder but more rewarding for it. Cheers, Matt.

[@portcullis5622]

I think that is a symptom of crowded lakes in a crowded country. A problem that isn't specific to carp angling. It is society in general. Unhealthy competition, oneupmanship and boasting are the result of overcrowding. For myself, the only answer is to try to find quieter lakes (usually those with smaller fish), keep a low profile and avoid the whole competitive 'carp scene' as much as possible.

[@davidgrivvell9971]

Great vid Matt. How's things going out there at the moment. Suns up this side of the channel. Starting to get on the munch..👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi David, thanks for the comment. Yeah all good here, the carp are in what I call "bait annihilation mode" after spawning. I've had to double their rations to meet demand lol.

[@danielwalker3535]

Hi mat thanks for another video👍 me personally I would never fish slack lines unless it’s margin fishing! any other situation it would be tightish as gravity and water pressure will always keep the last several yards off line on the deck! I would only fish bow tight if I’m fishing up against a snag as you need instant indication for obvious reasons,also forgot to mention I have used back leads but other than keeping the line pinned to the bottom for a longer distance from the lead I find that back leads are more trouble than there worth ie playing fish and a very late bite indication ie the fish as traveled a lot before the tension hits the bite alarm! Just thought I’d give food for thought mate👍atb Danboy

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Dan, thanks for your input. If you've only used back leads in combination with a semi fixed lead then yes, the bite indication is rubbish lol. It's totally different with a running rig. Cheers, Matt.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Sub 23.7k 🙏 Had a question in the new comments section If anyone has an answer to a tough carp situation (I can walk to. So, ya understand the perk of fishing hat difficult spot.) Thx carpers🎏🏴‍☠️

[@Alfierock1622]

Hi Matt, Thanks for the concise videos. I have a couple of questions if i may. Which knot have you found strongest for Nash Bullet 20lb to a swivel? You showed the loop knot you use in a previous rig video, i tried this with a .55mm mono hook link but found it quite bulky and it wouldn't cinch down enough for my liking, i have since tried the perfection loop and it seems good, would you endorse the perfection loop or does it have a floor in it?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, When tying Bullet 20lb to a swivel, I’ve struggled to get consistent results to be honest, and I’ve tried plenty of different knots. It’s nothing to do with the Bullet, it’s that tying mono to a swivel and get a really strong knot consistently is quite tricky. The Palomar is probably the simplest to tie and the most consistent I’ve found. The key is to make sure you test your knot each and every single time. To get the best strength out of any mono, the best thing to do is to tie it to a lead free leader with a uni knot. I’ve heard of the perfection loop but to be honest, I don’t use it because I can’t tie it! So if it works for you and it tests consistently then that’s the one for you 😊 For 0.55 mono, the non slip mono loop knot (3 turn) would be my first choice. Hope that helps, Cheers, Matt

[@Alfierock1622]

@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks for the response, i shall have a look at adding in a leadless leader. I am struggling with consistency when testing, I'm glad its not just me. I found the perfection loop very quick and very easy to tie. I tested it against other loop knots and it 'won' every time. I will try it in all the different breaking strains of mono that I have and see how it performs.

[@scooterfishing9323]

Wow beautiful video

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Glad that you liked it 😊 Cheers, Matt

[@richardbarrett7544]

Another great video Matt. One question, I fish a small lake so its all close fishing, with the 20lb line i use, do I really need any leader of any kind, or should I rely on the line dropping slack as heavy line of .40 does mostly?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Richard, so I always use either 1m of leadless leader or 1m of heavy rig tubing but I would only add a shock or abrasion leader if I absolutely had to. My go to choice is 20lbs 0.40 mono and that works great. Last year I used ESP syncro XT loaded and it worked OK but it doesn't cast great. Tends to stick together and even when you wet it thoroughly it doesn't exactly fly off the spool. This year I’m trialling Nash Bullet and I’m getting on much better. It sinks well and it casts beautifully. Knot strength is fantastic as is abrasion resistance. Like many modern lines it does have some memory and so after a while it goes a bit “bongly” and won’t stretch out like good old Big Game would. Big Game is great but it’s very stretchy. Bullet gives me more feel on the drop. If you want to pin down a few extra feet then you could up the length of the leadless leader or just add a few drops of tungsten putty above the knot. Best of luck, Matt.

[@ITomSN]

Hi Matthew, great video. Can you give a rough distance estimate alongside whether it’s slack, semi or tight? Thanks

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Tom, this is only a rough guide and it does depend on a few other factors but I'd say up to 30 yards for slack but 10 to 20 yards is ideal. 30 to 90 yards for semi slack or backleads. 90 yards + tight lines only but I might add a light back lead if fishing over shallow water. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.

[@chrissmith692]

Thanks Matt top tips as always, 1 question I will ask is rod angle, I have seen anglers with rods low to the water, some have them level and some I have seen with the rod tip pitched high, what if any is the benefit of having them high I have found a lot of false bite indication with them high and movement if the wind picks up, personally I have mine level or pointing down slightly,

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Chris, thanks as always for commenting. That's an excellent question actually. So as a general rule I fish my rods parallel to the water. I don’t tend to fish tips down as I normally fish shallow lakes. Watch my rod setup video for the reason why I do this. Regarding tips up, so there’s nothing wrong with fishing tips slightly up but I see no reason for having tips way up in the air unless drifting weed is a problem and you are trying to minimise the amount of line in the water. If it’s windy then exposing the rod and line to even more wind is never a good idea. Cheers, Matt.

[@markmason13]

I do a lot of long range fishing and I learnt something new from this. Just out of interest what shock leader on you using on your long range set up?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Mark, thanks very much for commenting mate. I'm glad that you picked up something new. I use a few different materials for different situations. For max distance and robustness I use 90lb (0.35) Spiderwire tied to a 50cm of 65lb leadless leader. For ultimate abrasion resistance it's PB products shield snag leader. For snag free open water fishing where braided leaders are banned, I'd use 20lb Nash Bullet to 10lb Bullet mainline. I've also used a lot of Berkley Big Game over the years in 25 - 30 lbs and then the old classic Amnesia in 25 - 30lbs. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.

[@RFT24]

🤩🙏🏼😎❤️🎣epic,makes so much sense why I haven’t been catching as much as short rang,it’s not always about tight lines guys 😂

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for the support. Glad that you like what we do. It’s horses for courses. Just gotta fish right for the right spot 😉 Best of luck, Matt.

[@RFT24]

@@matthewcollinsangler I’ll be on the bank the weekend I’ll be trying all the new things I’ve learned from you videos,I’ll let u know how I get on 🤞🏼👊🏼 I appreciate it 💯😎

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@RFT24 Great mate! Tight lines 🎣🎣

[@RFT24]

@@matthewcollinsangler you mean slack or semi slack 😂

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@RFT24 Exactly 😂😂😂

[@donnydbikelife8665]

Another great video is there a easier and more efficient way to get next to trees etc usually i end up making up to 3 to 5 cast to get as close to under hanging trees as I end up hitting them any advice would be great love the videos

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Glad you liked the video. There are plenty of options. It just depends on the exact nature of the situation. The most obvious solution is to fish from the margin you want to target in the first place. Sometimes it's possible to drop a rig on a margin and walk it back round to a swim. Sure you might have to pass it round a few trees but it can be done. Then there's waders. Lots of our guests here use waders to place rigs by walking around a margin. Be sure to take a prodding stick and know the depths! Then there's boats of course. I often row out baits or use a bait boat. I've also cast into a far margin and walked a rig along to the spot. Then there's bait spoons. The Nash bush whacker being the ultimate in terms of capability. Hope that gives you food for thought. Cheers, Matt.

[@adrianboulter1906]

id never cast overarm, that short a distance. much easier and a quieter splash down underarm casting

[@carlfrederikbalslev5083]

Good looking rods those, what are they called? - brilliant video

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Carl, thanks mate, glad that you enjoyed it. Here I’m using a custom built set of Harrison Aviators plus 3lb 6oz rods. Lovely rods but very pricey! At the minute and in the more recent videos, I’m using rods at the other end of the scale. 9ft Nash Dwarfs 3lb TC. They should be rubbish by comparison but they aren’t! Bloody brilliant actually. Cheers, Matt.

[@michu4314]

Very informative video Matt, but I have a question for you. How the situation looks in weedy conditions, I use chod rig and helicopter system there. Are you recommend to use also backled to make the mono more invisible to fish? Usually I use a slack line. Greetings from Poland.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Personally I do not use the chod rig. Helicopter rigs yes but not the chod. I’ve lost too many fish on the chod. I have just finished another video on helicopter rigs so that will be out soon. If you are dealing with weed then I definitely would not introduce a back lead into this situation. The only way to fish in weed is with tight lines IMO. I’ve done a lot of solid PVA bags fishing into weed or fishing zigs over the top of the weed. Both very successful techniques. If the weed isn't too bad then I would fish a standard helicopter rig with a popup and set the top bead at the top of the leader or free running so it just settles nicely over the top. Hope that helps, all the best with your adventures in Poland! Cheers, Matt.

[@michu4314]

@@matthewcollinsangler Thanks for reply Matt 😀. At the moment my brother and I have 100% effectiveness (3 carp: 12kg, 15,5kg and 20,5kg) with chod rig (we are using Heli Safe from Korda, lead is always drop-off after bite. Our venue is covered maybe in 99% by Chara fragilis (similar weed to Canadian pondweed). We placed chod's on weed with lovely bait presentation, but by last session I noticed a lot of indications from alarms (I thinks it's a fish collisions with main line ). Do you still recommend using a tight line? If I tight my mono, I will ruin chod presentation. PVA bags don't work well there, because they bury themselves in the weed and in my opinion the presentation of the lure is not the best. Is only my observations, im young carp angler (2 years of internship in carp angling). I must try zigs there! BTW I love your channel, it's the best source of carp angling knowledge I've discovered so far!

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@michu4314 Hi mate, hey if what you're doing is working then don't change anything! Weed is very variable and even on one lake some presentations will work better or worse than others. Black foam zigs over weed is a killer method. But you normally have to dump the lead (which I hate) and I don't like using plastic baits as in the event of a line failure, the rig can still catch a carp days or weeks later until the hook goes blunt. All the best with your adventures, cheers, Matt.

[@michu4314]

​@@matthewcollinsangler Im grateful for your answers Matt and Im looking forward for you next videos. Cheers and good luck, Michał.

[@dw2261]

Brilliant video mate. I'm not out on the bank again till September now and probably fishing at 30/40 yards range so the semi slack line approach you've suggested I'll definitely use. My fault is I'm to eager to get everything clipped up. I definitely need to let the line sink more and just let everything calm down before I clip up etc. I'll let you know how I get on. Tight lines everyone.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks very much for the super positive feedback. It’s always good to know what you guys are getting out of these videos. It helps us do a better job next time! Do let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.

[@sp1m368]

Hi Matt, what size back lead is a good general size if you are using a 2oz inline lead? Thanks again

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Sam, I used to use quite large back leads but this winter I dropped down to some little 15g ones from Nash. They are all you need on most still waters and because they are light they aren't a pain when playing fish. They also stay on the line really well unlike some I've tried which literally drop off every time which was very frustrating. Cheers, Matt.

[@y0Ambi]

Hi Matt, Another great video so thanks. I do also have a question slightly unrelated. Yesterday I was fishing on the surface and line kept pinging off my spool and caused an absolute mess. I recently purchased the reel for my 6ft setup and the line was already on it. It’s a decent reel (Daiwa Whisker SS2600) so that’s the not the issue but do you know what is causing the line to just ‘fall’ off the spool, line twists maybe? Let me know your thoughts and any resolutions👍🏼

[@y0Ambi]

I’ve just seen I have missed your previous video from 2 weeks ago, will watch that now but please feel free to let me know any more info👍🏼

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Delighted that you enjoyed it. Ok so that’s a quality reel you have there so no point in blaming that! I’m pretty sure I understand what’s going on here. I change my line twice a year. If the line was on the reels when you bought them the first thing to do is re-spool. Mono does not like light so it degrades over time. The problem was accentuated because you were surface fishing in warm weather. Your mainline line is suffering from what I call coiliness (technical term lol.) Watch my video on tangles and twists and all will be revealed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppeUnmt8f66DbM0. To fix this, the first thing I’d do is re-spool. Then you need to pay more attention to keeping your line damp, especially when fishing short sessions. Try my wrist band technique (overnight) and you’ll be amazed at the difference when you go to actually fish. Let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.

[@y0Ambi]

@@matthewcollinsangler Hi Matt, Thanks for replying, appreciate it. I watched your video and you’ve taught me a trick, I have some sweatbands so will definitely apply this to my next session. Will also re-spool as well 👍🏼 top man, keep up the vids!

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@y0Ambi No worries mate, glad you're enjoying the channel 😊

[@raybriggs4529]

I have not used back leads for a long time. After hunting through my big bag of leads i found i had two different (not sure of the weights) sizes, do you use the same ones all the time?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Ray, I’ve got loads of different ones mate. Different sizes, different styles. Some are better than others. Only you can tell what’s going to work for you in each situation. Just have a play and see what works. Cheers, Matt.

[@sahidibahar4196]

Can you do a video of how you play a fish? Thanks

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Well, funny you ask that, that's the video we are editing at the moment and it'll be out later this month 😊

[@ilovejimrogers]

When fishing under 30 yards why use slack lines when a back lead will also get the line on the lake bed but give better bite indication? Thanks

[@matthewcollinsangler]

I’d say it depends on the water, whether there’s stuff on the water, depth etc there are no hard and fast rules 😊

[@robertbabbs9694]

Great video what do you mean by semi slack line sorry for silly question

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Robert, glad you liked it. No such thing as a silly question 😊 Ok so if you imagine a tight line that is very tight, so tight that if it were any tighter the lead would move. Then imagine a very slack line, so slack that the line hangs vertically from the tip. Semi slack is basically anything in between but for me it’s a line that hangs in a soft curve between the tip of the rod and where the line enters the water. Hope that helps! Cheers, Matt.

[@robertbabbs9694]

@@matthewcollinsangler yes it does thank you 👍

[@richardsnape1025]

Matt, what brand line do you use for the 0.30mm long distance casting?

[@richardsnape1025]

Also, can you recommend a decent indicator. Been using the Delkims night indicators but changing over to a better indicator.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, for my distance work I use the Nash 12lb Bullet which is 0.33. I did try the 0.28 but that was a bit too thin for my needs. When tied to a leadless leader the 12lbs Bullet is very strong and it does cast well. If I use a 3oz lead then I don’t need a leader but for max range you’ll need to use 6m of shock leader. I use the Nash HD snag leader in 30lbs 👍 I used the Delkim TXi’s for 12 years so I’m very familiar with them. Switching to the Nash Sirens was the best thing I ever did and a massive step forward from the world of false bleeps and a sensitivity setting that is affected by the climatic conditions. I started with some R3’s (now discontinued but there is now a + version with more features). I've been using the R4s for a year and I absolutely love them. R4’s may be an overkill for some but I use virtually all the features. The new range of Siren Night glo bobbins and swingers are excellent. I use the Night glo bobbins. They are compatible with the R3+ and the R4’s. The R3+ are seriously worth looking at as they’ll meet most anglers' needs. Cheers, Matt.

[@richardsnape1025]

Is the shock leader to prevent a crack off from the heavier lead? Do you tie this on with a back to back grinner? How does it work with a rig as I’ve only ever used a leader for spomb or marker float rods?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@richardsnape1025 Hi Richard, leaders are a big topic and we will be doing more on these but in short this is what I use when and why: I use short 1m long cling-on leaders to help to protect the carp's flanks during the fight and help to improve the line line to the spot. I use 5m of 0.50 heavy duty snag leader for shock leaders when casting big leads. I use 8m of 0.60 heavy duty snag leader for extra abrasion resistance when fishing close to rocks or snags. For my marker float/leading rod setup I use 6m of 30lbs braided shock leader to take the casting loads and save wear and tear on the 25lb spod & marker braid. The 30lbs leader is a lot thicker than the 25lb braid. Different knots suit different materials so it pays to experiment. I test every single one with a deadlift test to make sure it’s up to the job. Hope that helps! Cheers, Matt.

[@richardsnape1025]

Thanks Matt, how does that work then, the snag leader attaches to the mainline, then do you tie that to a leadless leader, or does that just tie to your swivel?

[@keithgoodin7602]

Hi Matt I just started fishing I am practicing my casting any tips

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Keith, okay cool! We have done a video on casting so check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYvdfIJmiK2cnNE We’ve also done videos on feature finding and fishing accurately to a spot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bQf2SkfMZ1a6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHW9fH1mqdSenLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/anOqn6hpe7BpodU I hope that those help. If you have a specific question on any of those, feel free to send it over. Cheers, Matt.

[@keithgoodin7602]

@@matthewcollinsangler hi Matt thank you I will try that and let you know I have never put it on a clip so that going to help hitting the same place with my casting many thanks keith 👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Yes mate, it'll help, I use my line clip all the time. Don't forget to take it out of the clip or you'll lose your rod lol (If you ever want to support the channel, anything you buy on Amazon through this link will give us a small commission, price to you is the same: amzn.to/3TbvnaF 👍)

[@karpfenbande]

👍 from germany 👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thank you 😊

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

2:24 🪄🌎 How can that be real? Much love, from the desert, AZ, in the states. Hey, while I’m at it. I need some help from a real pro. My main carp spot is a canal with constantly moving water. 20ft across, 7 feet deep. I’ve tried it all rig-wise. Any advice⁉️anyone? Thx From pop-up/no pop up, lay down, d-rig, hair rig, snowman, chum only my hook area?? Any suggestions welcome** I can’t seem to land on what’s consistent. (Oh, and it’s not easy to catch/find em here or I’d have more data myself) 1/ for sure: What rig/bait for current fishing.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Thx in advance. Love the British area passion for carp. It’s so super chill to have a gangster, functional hobby for peace or with others😎 🌵🧀🎣

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Other important questions (I think): Slack line or tight? Short 5cm rig line or 18cm to hook? Heavier method feeder? 🙏

[@matthewcollinsangler]

2:24 yep, it’s real and we love it! I do a lot of river carping on slow moving rivers. The river I fish is 80 yards wide and 12ft deep so quite a lot bigger. Location is key, you need to do the miles along the tow path. You need to find them (ideally). Watch my video on wild carping, it outlines my approach for this type of situation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmi3e6h3qZqboc0. Keep your rigs simple and strong and use boilies (lots of them). Here’s my river rig for the year, we haven’t done a full ‘how to’ yet but this will give you a good idea: kzbin.infoCh032Nsihcc?feature=share

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@corkyvanderhaven3391 I always fish tight due to the flow but I use back leads to keep the lines out of the way of the boat traffic. Slack lines aren't going to work in flowing water unless you cast upstream and fish uptide style. My river rigs are 20cm to 30cm long. 5 - 18 sounds very short to me. I don’t use a method feeder, I just use a little PVA stick of crumb right next to the hook. Watch my wild carping video links I sent you 😉 Hope that gives you food for thought! All the best, Matt

[@chucky1golf]

Freelined with a pva bag or stringers

[@jamiegibbons6611]

Does the back lead drop off when playing a fish?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Jamie, That’s a great question. I use clip on back leads that are designed to stay on the mainline but are able to release if necessary. I would say that 90% of the time they stay on the mainline while playing the fish but occasionally (usually during an intense battle) they can drop off and will need to be replaced. Cheers, Matt.

[@backroomgeeza652]

Hi matt, what bobbins do you use?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, I have two sets of Matrix Innovations Headlight bobbins. The one set is machined nylon and very lightweight. The other set is stainless and much heavier. They have room for an isotope inside but I've been disappointed with how visible they are at night unfortunately. Unless they are hanging vertically they are basically invisible. Shame really as they are good well made bobbins. Cheers, Matt.

[@backroomgeeza652]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the reply's Matt, love your stuff, very helpful.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@backroomgeeza652 Thanks mate, that's great to hear 😊

[@backroomgeeza652]

would you use a back lead when casting over weed?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, definitely not. The last thing you want is to pull the line down into the weed and add another component that could get caught up in the green stuff. I'd just go on range. Slack for close quarters and tight for distance. I'd also look for weed channels and try and change my angle of attack to get better line lay. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.

[@Smudgie]

Can you detail how and why you fish backleads on a river?

[@garethjones7182]

Why: boats

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Phil, only one reason and that’s boat traffic. If I don’t need to add back leads then I won’t. All depends on the swim basically. Cheers, Matt.

[@Smudgie]

@@matthewcollinsangler hi Matt, thanks for your answer. Well there are boats and there are boats. I've fished a lot on rivers similar in size to the Mayenne and the only solution to some of the boats, or should I say barges is to recast. And that is even when fishing close in, never mind far margin fishing.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@Smudgie Hi Phil, I use 3.5 or even 4.5oz captive back leads and nothing that I've encountered moves them. We don't have massive boats here though. I'm sure there are waters where certain boats would wipe everything out from the wash! Cheers, Matt.

[@Smudgie]

@@matthewcollinsangler Good to know that you are spared the bigger boats on the Mayenne Matt. Happy angling.

[@jakeingleson5791]

I'm sorry I can't let this go 10:40 he definatley shat, how's noone else commenting 😂😂

[@jamesreynolds2686]

I fish a shallow lake at 21+ wraps and I want to fish slack lines what would you recamend Mathew

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi James, I'd go with a very light back lead myself. Something in the 15 - 30g range. This will enable you to play fish over your other lines in shallow water and minimise the risk of wiping yourself out. Once the back lead is in place I would then slacken off so the line is hanging limp through the rings. It's kind of like slack lining but with the added advantage of a back lead. I would only do this in an open water situation and with a running lead setup. Best of luck, Matt.

[@jamesreynolds2686]

@@matthewcollinsangler thank you very much for the reply ! Yes it is very open so safe I’ll be sure to give light back leads ago on a running lead with tell tail beads thank you matt

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@jamesreynolds2686 Hi James, no worries mate. Good luck and let me know how you get on. Cheers, Matt.

[@jamesreynolds2686]

@@matthewcollinsangler 100% I will do thank you

[@ZoltanHercules]

What are the tell tale beads called? Been searching for these for ages.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

The beads I use on the lead setup are just 6mil silicon beads from Fox fitted over 65lb Durakord leader. Just off the shelf product mate.

[@ZoltanHercules]

@@matthewcollinsangler ahh got ya, set up kind of like the old shock rigs, but the bead is kept on via friction. Cheers pal, much appreciated and thanks for the vids, tonnes of information to digest and tinker with.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@ZoltanHercules No worries mate, glad you're enjoying the channel. Cheers, Matt

[@ZoltanHercules]

@@matthewcollinsangler enjoying - understatement! I’d got to my wits end with carp fishing always trying to reinvent the wheel. Watching your vids I went back to basics - I’m yet to strip back further but actually get back to fishing, not caught up with the madness. I know I’m also not the only one. So thank you.

[@Kingtrollface259]

I made carbon bodies for my matrix hangers so much lighter

[@partywallsurveyor]

What was that tell tale bead?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi mate, to understand the tell tale bead you need to watch my mono D rig video. All will be revealed! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqCrc2SdnsSmh9U Cheers, Matt.

[@blup7418]

10:42 Was that you or Ultegra? :)

[@matthewcollinsangler]

It was definitely me lol.

[@nicolathomas7257]

There's a great art to back leading it's finding were you put the fucking thing last time u took it off😂😂👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

I try and rack mine up next to my tackle box. It doesn't always work, I usually have 6 in play as I forget about the ones I left in my coat pocket lol.

[@peter1873]

Hi Matt Have u ever fished in South Africa? Cheers 🤓🤓

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Peter, no I haven't had the pleasure mate 😊

[@peter1873]

@@matthewcollinsangler i would like to fish our waters with u...the dams have big carp,however i fish the rivers.The river carp fight strong.. Cheers mate,love your videos👌

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@peter1873 Sounds like you have some amazing carp fishing over there for sure! I love my river carping, biggest buzz there is. Keep an eye out for our next video, it's all about my river campaign this year, I think you'll like it 😊

[@peter1873]

@@matthewcollinsangler i cannot wait..thanx Keep well😉😉

[@tirgod100]

Just wondering ... why is all UK fishing video from personal owned fishin lakes ? Are there no natural lakes or rivers where there would be an actuall challange ???

[@ratheeshr3836]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks 😁😁

[@martinvanheusden]

Why use bobbins with a running rig?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

For me, bobbins are more important than the bite alarms as they can provide a lot of information. I can’t imagine carp fishing without them whatever the lead system 😊

[@martinvanheusden]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for you quick reply, but why it is important you use a running rig and because of that you can not get a drop back.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@martinvanheusden Running rigs are better than semi fixed rigs because the carp cannot use the weight of the lead to eject the rig. There will be a full video on this next year 😊 Drop backs might be rare with running rigs but I have had a few this year.

[@martinvanheusden]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks Matthew, I am looking forwards to this

[@andrewtate8303]

Slack lining with a water aerator pump ? Hmm fish will be straight in before you get mutch of a indication .

[@VR6VR6]

This is a misconception of slack line fishing. Heavy flurocarbon mainline, very light bobbin and a running rig, will give you indications long before any other set up ever will.

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Totally agree with you mate. The aerator is 5m behind the spot, I get indication the instant the fish picks up the bait, I'm sitting by the rod. Plenty of fish have come from that spot no issue.

[@gavinlocke2369]

what was that noise on the long cast 😫😫😫😫🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aaroncowlin1420]

That was his semi slack

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Yes I couldn't believe it when I heard it while we were editing it lol. It did come from me. Not sure exactly how I did it. Just a result of the effort used on the chuck lol. Lavaliere mics are very sensitive at close range and pick up all sorts of noises lol. Hope it made you chuckle 😜

[@dylan-bf8qo]

120 yards is bigger than a football pitch, that lake is no more than 40 from either side so thats a lie

[@JAY.POT.502]

Are you sponsored?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi James, yes Nash have recently started to sponsor the channel but it’s not going to change the content or the focus of the videos which are all about helping anglers. Cheers, Matt.

[@JAY.POT.502]

I enjoy these videos,they are good 👍 But you do get people who are sponsored and all they go on about is this and that,this label and that label and it just gets so boring and turns it into a market place,rather than the content subject which is carp fishing,which I love 👍

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@JAY.POT.502 Hi James, well I’m glad that you like what we do. Nash offered us a sponsorship deal because they liked the educational focus of the channel. They were very clear that they don’t want the sponsorship to change this. We have total control over the content and we don’t have to run anything by them before we publish. I still use other stuff from other manufacturers and that will always be the case. I only use what I like and you’ll always get straightforward advice here. My day job is helping anglers on holiday catch carp and my straight forward no BS approach has worked well for the last 10 years. I hope that you continue to enjoy the channel. Cheers, Matt.

[@billy9446]

10:40.. did you shit

[@charlieloveridge7918]

Not taking advice from a angler who couldn’t underarm a lead 20 yards 🤣

[@SunbeamCrystal]

Which rod are you use?

[@matthewcollinsangler]

These are custom built Harrison Aviators plus.

[@SunbeamCrystal]

@@matthewcollinsangler thanks!