RIVER CARP FISHING - End of Winter Campaign

[@theoccasionalangler6956]

Wow,what a video, the size of the tail on that first common, then a 20lb... then a really decent perch, got to be happy with that!

[@Lifeonthebank]

The fight from that common was brutal 🤣 Thanks mate. Loving your recent crankbait videos and your awesome channel: kzbin.info/door/fdqlsZ_5LZSlzfpIgXjQRQ

[@FanterFishing]

Definition of opportunist that first one, love his angry fins all sticking up , great vid and angling mate

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. I had to edit the fight from that common right down but it was brutal. A proper torpedo 🤣👍👍👍

[@johnknibb-oj6du]

Your right, your a very tenacious angler, superb technical knowledge as well. No luck involved.

[@Lifeonthebank]

I try. Thanks for the kind comments 🙌👍

[@joesavage3556]

“But now, the grind had started.” As a guy who pretty much lives and breaths river carping this sentence hits home!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, the river is a challenge that’s for sure. But that’s one of the reasons we love it 👌👍👍

[@pinballwizard666]

That was a brilliant but of fishing. Excellent. . . and a fairytale sending. Well done👍 Dare I dream?

[@Lifeonthebank]

We got there in the end!!! Thanks for checking it out! 👍👍👍

[@samdub]

Great video! Some lovely fish too!

[@Lifeonthebank]

They’re special from the river 😉👍

[@simonbeckwith]

What an awesome way to the end the season, well done mate!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. Really happy with how it turned out on the end. 👍👍👍

[@ryskip83]

Cracking end to the season for you top angling in tuff conditions.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate 👍👍👍👍

[@mrw9513]

Nick outstanding vlog as always buddy, and a brilliant result for all your hard work on that campaign, and then topped off by a, stunning stripey too, you deserve that. Best coarse fishing channel on you tube in my opinion, great guy and a superb all round angler. Hats off to you buddy, Great job. Hope you have a great week and Best wishes and stay safe and well to you and your family buddy and tight lines. Absolute legend 🎣

[@Lifeonthebank]

Really pleased that you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for the kind words. Onto the next challenge now! Look forward to sharing it with you. 😁😁😁

[@andizgarta6773]

Wow! That was some intense carp fishing there mate! Great job, keep up the amazing content!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks so much. I will mate. Looking forward to spring now.

[@markbuckingham125]

Great Video Nick, thanks for making.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for watching it!!! Roll on 16th June! 👍👍👍

[@aijazmohammed7095]

Hi Nik, It was nice chatting to u other day.. big fan of your perch fishing....Grt video as always.. you ended your season with an absolute tank...I had my first grayling, my first brownie and 4lb 9oz chub and caught 4 chub over 4lb within 10 days.. well chuffed... Looking forward to your tench fishing videos..Tight lines🎣🎣

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, I remember having a quick chat mate. Wow, what a great end to the season you’ve had! All trotting maggots? Yeah, I’m gonna do a bit of fly fishing then straight into Tench!!!

[@aijazmohammed7095]

@@Lifeonthebank Yes apart from 1 chub, It was on maggot feeder... I caught my first 'Ruffe' from river lea aswell... I believe they are rare down south...

[@jamesgregory6102]

Great determination and a brilliant way to end the season.

[@Lifeonthebank]

We got there in the end! Hope you have a great spring. I can’t wait for some warmer weather!!! 🤣

[@jamesgregory6102]

Great determination and a brilliant way to end the season. 👍

[@adygolf]

Wow well done thank you for all your videos xxx

[@Lifeonthebank]

No problem at all. Thank you for watching them. 🙏

[@steveboram4415]

100% quality nick, a great season considering the crazy world at the moment . Roll on June , as I’ve missed a lot this season . Get that trout rod out and teach me some basics . 👊

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. I set the fly rod up today. Definitely can teach you the basics... because with fly fishing, that’s all I know! 🤣

[@dannyharris3580]

Well done mate! Good old opportunist! 😂

[@Lifeonthebank]

Never leave home without one! 🤣👍

[@marxe0]

Love these vids. Always learn something 👌

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for checking them out! Appreciate the support 👍👍👍

[@gavin7706]

Hi Nick Great video mate👍 It was a pleasure meeting you, twice actually. Hope you sorted out your issue, when we met second time. Glad your season ended on a high. So did mine I had a 6lbs chub a PB. My mate had four 4lb chub (he also met you at the same venue) Have a good close season fishing, I'm going to carry on fishing in allowed venues🤞 Tight lines 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@Lifeonthebank]

Hi Gavin, yeah enjoyed chatting with you mate. That’s a big chub mate, wow. On a lure? You going to continue lure fishing on the canals?

[@gavin7706]

@@Lifeonthebank yes mate canals it is looking for a BIG perch and to beat my current 3lbs PB🤞. A few local lakes to for tench are carp to. Hope to cu on the bank. Tight lines bud

[@gavin7706]

bank btw the 6lbs chub was on the maggot feeder👍 mind you wish it was the lure.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Doesn’t really matter how you catch them mate. As long as you’re enjoying yourself. A fish like that is quite incredible regardless 👏👏👏👍

[@allanharris9143]

Another great video, lots more please

[@Lifeonthebank]

THANKS!!! Hopefully the fishing will get easier as it warms up and the travel restrictions drop! I can then share more fishing on the channel. 👍👍👍

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

Nice one buddy!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers pal. Very kind. Keep catching !!!

[@thewhitbywanderer.4634]

Very good! 👌🎣👊

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks 🙏 👍👍👍

[@russellgarrett8505]

Brilliant , awesome carp but that perch !

[@Lifeonthebank]

Arn’t they just incredible creatures. Love the Perch!!! 👌

[@Se7enUK]

Great video, really enjoying some of these...and yes I have subscribed :)

[@Lifeonthebank]

Good to hear. Thanks for checking them out!!! 👍👍

[@davewalker2167]

Enjoyable video that considering I never target carp personally,but if I were lucky enough to spot one on my local river ( they are in there but not in large numbers) I would definitely have a go for them.👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, they can be quite elusive in my local rivers but always worth a go! Thanks for checking it out 👍👍👍

[@IanThompsonmohaanozz]

well presented video.😍😍😍😍😍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks! Glad you like it! 😁 Maybe check out a few others on the channel 😉

[@IanThompsonmohaanozz]

no problem

[@joshtarrant1898]

Thankyou for choosing to make this video 😉

[@Lifeonthebank]

No problem. I enjoy making them. Another coming soon 👍

[@low70resto]

Thanks Another great video. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Hopefully the tench will wake up now!!!! 👍🤞

[@happyfishingtimes8823]

Well done 👍 well deserved

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Bring on the fluff chucking!!!!

[@stuartmees7822]

I know what you mean by obsession ....I only caught 2 pike all winter on the river ,one was massive, I'm convinced it came as a result of sheer persistence, hope the barbel goes as well this year 🤞🤞

[@Lifeonthebank]

People talk a lot about rigs, bait and tactics, which are all important but sometimes it’s sheer persistence and tenacity that gets the results! Good luck when the Barbel fishing starts!!! 👍

[@stuartmees7822]

cheers ,keep up the good work 👍👍

[@chriswarby1001]

Double fantastic end to the season had a great end myself went down the Chelmer had my PB Pike 17lb on a lamprey section 😀

[@Lifeonthebank]

Wow! Big pike. Well done on your great end to the season!!!

[@stevetownsend9738]

Hey love your vids constantly buying korum products great quality, especially like my pentalite brolly. What river stretch is that???

[@Lifeonthebank]

Can’t comment on the location but there’s so many good products coming out by korum right now. Keep a look out!!! 👍👍👍

[@delwigzieful]

Absolutely awesome fishing nick well done mate,para

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you buddy! Really appreciate it!

[@tadhghayden8440]

Cool yes...that was a real opportunity window event fish, that first....what a magnificent beast. The second ...well you worked at that....well done. Was that a big pit reel u used on the first action?...My plan for this year is to match up a 485 gram big pit reel to a longish stalking rod...and free line cast for them .... The idea being that the big spool will facilitate longer casts lighter baits!....what do you think? Would appreciate your input.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Zelos mini pit reel sounds ideal for this. A big spool on a fairly compact reel. I hope that helps. 👍👍👍

[@CG81-b1o]

Great video and very well done 👌🏻 which river is this?

[@mozzler1]

Fantastic video, Nick. Great to see your plugging away paying off. Any Spring campaigns in mind yet?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. Oh yes. Tench, just need some restrictions to drop and we’ll be sorted! 👍👍👍

[@pdcnugz9462]

Loved this pal, as always! Can’t wait for a spring tench session for you and me both 🎣 Is there any fishing you do during the closed season? Or just preparation for fly/tench/carp in the springtime

[@Lifeonthebank]

I’ve been doing some fly fishing right now and really enjoying it!!! I think Tench next with the next week or so!!! Good luck with your fishing mate 👍👍👍

[@MatchFishingFilms]

Quality ❤

[@Lifeonthebank]

I have the best subscribers, fact ❤️

[@Bro_N_Tiller]

I'm not really a carp man but I enjoyed the grind,lots of love alway @float_tube_piker 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lifeonthebank]

🤣🤣🤣 I bet Lol. 🤣 ❤️

[@gavincorbett1272]

Another great video with some even better fish 👌 how big was the common mate?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Upper double, but what a torpedo. Fight had to be edited right down, lasted forever 🤣🤣🤣 Proper rocket 🚀 Thanks for watching! 👍👍👍

[@gavincorbett1272]

@@Lifeonthebank looks a lot bigger mate...what a fish though...Great angling mate 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Paddle on it!!! 😳

[@mihaiad86]

I've never managed to catch a carp on the river. I've used all the gear possible and all the "food" for the carp, but nothing. Worms, corn, maggots, the stuff from the store with all the flavours : spiced, fruits, even liver for the catfish. I have no luck in catching those fish.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Are other anglers catching them on the same river? Are the carp definitely there?

[@mihaiad86]

@@Lifeonthebank YES !!! And they are BIG ! Like 10 pounds and more. I see them when they dig in the river (i don't know if it is for feeding or reproduction, but they do this in the same spot for like 20 minutes each time).

[@ShubExplores]

Fantastic angling as per

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you pal. Hope you have an awesome spring. Keep catching!!! 👍

[@vk_6915]

Hey great video, what’s the model of the daiwa reels with the gold spool called?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks!!! Great Reels. Daiwa GS4000 LTD 👍👌

[@vk_6915]

@@Lifeonthebank cheers bud👍

[@zadocbar]

Problem is that inline lead ain’t coming off if your line goes, lead core and inline leads = death rig

[@Lifeonthebank]

You raise a good point. The inline lead isn’t on so tight that it won’t come off, that’s very important and probably should have been mentioned. Also the inline insert isn’t too tight on the swivel. Finally, it’s not lead core but thanks for raising this 👍

[@miguelsanchez8238]

BOSH!!!!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

BOSH!!! River torpedo!!! 🚀 🎣

[@xsasjonny4360]

Hiya nick al i can say is you and your vids are a god send mate. Iv been loosing the will to live with this utter sh$t show of a world over the past few days. N just...yea, thank jesus H Christ for fishing 🎣. N this is the 1st time it has really gotten under my skin. Keep fishing mate i know will be.

[@Lifeonthebank]

You’re not alone mate. I’m a pretty positive person but have also felt a bit like this over the last couple of months. Trying not to let this stuff get to you is becoming increasingly difficult. Try to stay positive mate. At least we’ve got our fishing and hopefully some warmer weather as we move into spring. Look after yourself mate 👍🎣

[@xsasjonny4360]

Thanks nick really appreciate that mate. So whats the plan for the coming spring then? Im bit stuck on what to go for to be honest. Its thanks to you that i got into lure fishing this winter n felt like alot more doors had opened for me. I want to try n keep that going n go for somthing iv maybe not caught before like a tench.

[@Lifeonthebank]

If you wanna keep lure fishing for Perch then you could always hit the canals? Otherwise it’s a perfect time to start targeting Tench!

[@xsasjonny4360]

@@Lifeonthebank mate i went out today n caught my 1st perch whilst usimg the dropshot, well happy after about 3 straight blank sessions. I was thinking about hitting the lakes for some spring carp but i dont wonna go if they will be spawning aswell. What ya reckon?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Good stuff! The carp won’t be spawning yet mate. Way too early. Probably 6 weeks away depending on conditions.