Simple Fishing For Perch - Urban River Dropshotting

Drop shot fishing is a fun way to catch perch and other predatory species.
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00:00 Dropshot tackle / equipment
03:26 How to tie the rig
05:27 How to move the bait
08:45 Striking
10:19 The last spot

[@fishingtutorials]

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[@juan-pierreconradie1463]

Thanks to you guys i have caught my 2nd biggest carp (and yes for you guys it wouldnt even warrant a photo😂😂😂) but the biggest ive caught in about 5 years, was a beautiful 4.5kg common carp

[@fishingtutorials]

Ah this is awesome to hear!! Well done mate :)

[@peternufc1981]

Knowledge is power, but sharing knowledge is cool

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

In india anglers don't even share location 😂😂😂😂, forget about skills

[@dennis.the.drummer]

but the application of knowledge is wisdom... great video

[@bugsy742]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oewe rarely share locations in the U.K. either if it’s not an obvious place 👍🤝

[@mickchurchill939]

Your videos have been like gold dust for me. Just starting out in the sport and the advice and knowledge shared means I'm much better prepared and equipped! Thanks guys!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh happy to hear that Mick :) You're welcome!

[@dcatniceone3357]

Turn the rigged Rod by 180° that the Tip is behind you while carrying thru Trees and Bushes. It will avoid damaging your Rod a second Time

[@jasmijnariel]

100% true

[@mrbrown4451]

There’s me minding own business brushing up on some angling knowledge to fish with my 6 year old after a 35 year break and what suddenly looks familiar is the location.. two places me and my mates used to regularly float and ledger for perch. I couldn’t believe it brought back some memories growing up in Newport. Out of all the places in the uk your sat on slop blank casting under a bridge like myself all those years ago. Crazy but Cool, thanks Carl

[@fishingtutorials]

Awesome :)

[@user-do1xc7jw3u]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@charlieday1659]

is that the Milton Keynes Angling Direct ? Great shop has everything and the staff are lovely. Great video👍

[@mikesperanza6794]

Instead of attaching your hook with knot, try using two rubber bobber stoppers on the line, with the hook in between, facing up! The hook will always be in the correct position, and will be easily adjusted, up or down. …… I got this idea from one of your videos on how to tie a helicopter rig! Thanks!

[@ScottFit]

What you done at the start is what people want to see, people want cheap but good fishing gear so keep that up great vid

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Scott, glad you found that helpful :)

[@mylesroberts9374]

Hi Carl I love your vids you have really inspire me, I went down to the canal today and caught 8 perch. I have learned so much since I started watching your channel 1 year ago. I am loving it so much. Hope you and Alex are doing amazing, keep up the incredible videos. From myles

[@finleyd__]

Very helpful video. I needed to know how to tie up a dropshot and it has been explained perfectly. Cheers Carl 🎣🎣

[@jamiegirling5271]

Very helpful video. Never been successful drop shotting but now I want to give it a go again as I know why I’ve never been successful now. Please never stop making how to videos nor on the main channel. Keep up he great work 🎣

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you mate! It's very fun :) All the best with it, let me know how you do!

[@jamiegirling5271]

@@fishingtutorials went out last night and had one within a couple minutes but due to feeling a bit I’ll I didn’t stay out too long.

[@fishingtutorials]

Nice!! Glad to hear you got one! Hope you feel better soon :)

[@orange3too]

Great show and info. Was once upon a time i was a fishing and hunting guide in western Canada. I have guided for some of the biggest game in some of the most remote areas (ie. Great Slave Lake 21" artic grayling and Haida Gwaii 36lb king salmon etc.) and perch fishing is by far the best of them all !!!!! Thanks for sharing my first love.

[@saturn16]

Nice to see you fishing in MK Carl 😎👍

[@Comrade_Akimov]

How to calculate your weights (and rod test): multiply depth in meters x 1.2-2.0. So @ 10m depth 12-20g sinker will be best, depending on current, wind and distance you cast (boat or shore), as well as size of bait (2” for perch vs 5” for zander). So if you drop shot Zander with 5” lure at 12-15m in strong current, 30g lead might easily be needed + add the weigh of the lure itself.. so it’s up to 40g at the end. If all you do is fish 4m deep canals for perch, 3-15g is ok.

[@bugsy742]

This is awesome information 👍🤝 do you think it’s mono is fine for little canals etc like this? I find it impossible to believe that braid is going to impart much difference with such a lightweight setup but I’m happy to be schooled 🤗👍🤝

[@Berealwith]

Another good video Carl, nice to see the videos catching up again, hope to see many more. They are great to watch when your at home chilling, they keep you buzzing till your on the bank again.

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you mate! Yessss. Glad they keep you hyped :)

[@davidirvine8919]

Those little Daiwa Ninja UL rods are incredible. I've had one for a couple of years and have caught everything from pike and pollack to trout and perch on it.

[@nickmeekins7643]

Great film, very informative. One tip, when walking between swims carry the rod butt first, then if you walk into a tree or push the rod into the ground it is the handle that takes the hit and not the rod tip - save you from having to buy a new rod!! Tight lines.

[@fishingtutorials]

Excellent advice :) haha

[@jakemaclaren8706]

Amazing video, really want to give it a go now, thank you for all of the advice 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome :) Cheers Jake

[@76-UVB]

Thank you, that was the best and most clearly explained drop shot tutorial I have seen here on KZbin.

[@fishingtutorials]

Happy you thought so, thanks so much for the feedback :)

[@expomm]

Awesometutorial, thanks so much! Looking fed to see u guys crankbaiting

[@blakej-l6189]

Great video! I love Dropshotting, it's just fun and it still catches just as well on almost any water.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Blake! Me too :)

[@jasmijnariel]

And a lot of species. Just a worm or maggot on it

[@Mr40tt]

Thank you! Grandpa Ted here from Eastern Utah USA.

[@Chrisowen1948Newbury]

Excellent video, so enjoyable to watch plus some great tips. Thank you for sharing, tight lines

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Chris! You're welcome :) Glad you found it helpful

[@ScrubbersGhost]

Been watching your videos for a week now, you and your brothers channel are so wholesome and full of useful info. Just waiting for my rod license to get here(ain’t been fishing for 15yrs). Great content.

[@fishingtutorials]

That's cool, thank you! Really glad you find it wholesome, and helpful too :)

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@fishingtutorials bro i want to do soft plastic fishing on a popping rod

[@edwardmilne8731]

Another great video Carl, keep them up.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Edward :)

[@trevorcornes1056]

Nice one Carl . Very interesting to watch. Well explained about the drop shotting technique

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you thought so. Cheers Trevor :)

[@eastsussexcarping5349]

Can’t wait for this Carl !

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

love your channels

[@karimangler2496]

the way you fish is very good, it needs to be imitated, good luck

[@rickyjessome4359]

Great video Carl! I've never tried drop shot fishing but definitely going to try it out. Cheers

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks Ricky! :) Yes have a go! All the best with it

[@chillycheeks5318]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@the_SA_angler]

anyone else wait around on a Saturday for carl to upload

[@samuelbaker7054]

Great vid had my first dropshot from angling direct its very good and I still have it

[@chriseegee-man6918]

Very good production💯

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks!

[@peterorosz2646]

I really got inspired by this video, and you happened to upload it as I moved to Milton Keynes, so I got the gear and I caught a few nice perch, but I need to improve my casting as it cost me some end tackle lol. Thanks for the great videos!

[@stephendean7756]

Grey video Carl your channel is very good mate very straight fwd and easy to understand gonna try some Dropshot fishing as been fishing for years but never tried it you learn a new thing everyday in angling wish me luck👍😁

[@fishingtutorials]

Good luck!!!! :)

[@detectives4992]

Love your videos keep it up

[@brizonbreaker7092]

Love your video mate, very nicely explained. 👌

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you mate! Glad to hear that :)

[@harveyrice23]

Great video. I tried drop shotting today and found it very painful with all the snags. Went through so many hooks and SSG's all along the river.

[@brian1204]

Another way to tell if it is a dedicated drop shot rod- it says “Drop Shot” on the rod! 😎 As always, an informative and useful, as well as entertaining, vid!

[@AdaiiRable]

Not necessary though. You can get a fine, soft tipped rod with a bit of a back bone to it and just color in the tip of the rod with a white marker. The white tip is the only difference between a "normal" rod and a "dropshot" rod. You can maybe save a little too :)

[@wad6216]

@@AdaiiRable surely a light spinning rod with a little it of white or florescent electrical tape run around the tip is as good as anything? Marketing gimmicks to but more tackle

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

Beautiful Beautiful place to go fishing you have there Carl, very nicely explained on how to fish the drop shot, O!!! and very nicely filmed by your camera man, Thank you for that 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! Cheers mate, glad you found it helpful!

[@soccerfiend03]

Hey Carl! This video was very informative! I haven't perfected tying knots yet but the Palomar that you showed seemed simple enough. Thank you for all of the knowledge. I live in Wyoming so imagine a funny accent when I say this: "Cheers mate!"

[@fishingtutorials]

Hahah :) You're very welcome mate! So glad you found it helpful

[@lewissterry8547]

Such a great video well done

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Lewis!

[@nospoon4799]

I use a 25g ten foot rod for drop shotting. I fish mostly large lakes though. Anything less than half ounce will not allow me to cast to where the fish are. I also fish quite large lures and larger hooks. The length of the rod I use helps with hooksets at range.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Excellent, thanks

[@petekeightley2973]

Was that the Angling Direct in MK and then on to the river at Newport Pagnel?

[@robertcullinan2645]

Great video. Very helpful. Cheers

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad to hear, thanks Robert :)

[@1Morriz]

Great to see you fishing the spot I fished as a kid in MK

[@fishingtutorials]

Ah really! That's awesome, loving it there!!!

[@engste678]

Works on the canal too, find an overflow below a lock.. Easy peasy! 👍

[@alealealeksandra1321]

Good job carl

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you!

[@gavincorbett1272]

I do love perch fishing...would love to see you do a livebait video for perch 👍

[@Visseman2]

I mostly prefer to dropshot in the winter when the bites are really slow. In the summer i like to use twitchbaits, spinners, cranks, plugs, (and a lot of) poppers.

[@fishingtutorials]

Nice!!

[@SavageFishingWithSeb]

Great vid and awesome to see you in my local angling direct .. come by more often mate !!!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you mate! Yes sure we'll pop in again!

[@crooza99]

very good video again! this is going to help me loads.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers :) Glad it could help!

[@stanwilson8089]

Hi Carl,I've broken a rod by breaking it when carrying it along the bank.I have started to carry the rod reel first,the balance is better,and there are less breakages.

[@jasmijnariel]

Exactly,hold the tip in your back will only break some eyes of the rod, but not the rod itself

[@randomprimarissalamander8735]

Just getti g into fishing after over 10 years been recommended this method by my boss for both fresh water and salt water with a good rod for both going camping this next week going to give it a go

[@samangling420]

That’s my local river had some monster chub on the drop shot there!!! Can’t believe I missed you I’m there everyday 🤣🤣

[@nigelvernau6962]

Yes love this video perch r my fav fish to catch

[@nigelvernau6962]

I ues a 1 to 7g drop shot rod and a 1000 size real

[@manusb6441]

"Let's catch that one's Grandma" Statement of the day LOL😂 Thanks for the Tips Carl!

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha, you're welcome!

[@jordanbarker6624]

Great video mate 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you enjoyed it Jordan :)

[@andyturner3056]

Great video 👌

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you!

[@garrymobey912]

I’ve often wondered why braid and you nailed the explanation 🎉

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it helped mate!

[@ericwakeman6665]

You gotta fry those dudes up I LOVE fried perch it’s a fave! Good vid

[@orawedigabluk3681]

Very useful video, my brother, greetings to all of you, healthy and always successful

[@fishingtutorials]

Hello! Thank you, that's kind :) Glad you found it helpful, you too!

[@orawedigabluk3681]

greetings to all, I'm from Indonesia, healthy and successful always

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you, you too!

[@raisali7590]

Sir good information

[@kian_willett1098]

I can’t believe your in the swim I caught my first ever fish. Newport pagnell has some lovely bits of river

[@fishingtutorials]

Really! Yes loved it :)

[@jasmijnariel]

A tip for NOT breaking rods into trees. Point the rod backwards, so switch it 180° in your hand so that the tip points backwards, it you hit a tree or branche or bush, only the eyes can be ripped off. But the rod doesnt break

[@jointgib]

really good

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks! :)

[@lukehinch3441]

great video as normal might have a chance at one of the massive perch near me they are easy 3lb +

[@pjlogan386]

Thanks for video, my favourite type of fishing,always bring worms as back up.cheers

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome pj :)

[@bdplusfishing]

Nice

[@mikoajjankiewicz6678]

I have a question whether the line should be taut or lie on the bottom when carp fishing in a small river?

[@SHH_Fishing]

Great Video Very Detailed Knowledge ! Unfortunately drop shots are still illegal in Pennsylvania ( US ) on a gear rod. They actually considered a snag rig so we're not allowed to fish them. For some reason you're allowed to fish and want to fly rod but not on a gear rod over here 🤔 Stay Motivated !!! Keep It Tight ! Cpl. Hood 🦈🦈🦈

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad to hear it! Thank you mate :) Yeah that does not make sense! Cheers, you too!

[@on-the-lake]

Thank you for this very helpful video I have been fishing since I was 12 now over 30 so a long time and have never really done any drop shotting I started off doing river float fishing then turned it up to pike fishing in the late 90s and last few years been starting carp fishing I recently went back to my old river and could see the bottom as I walked along the edge of the river I noticed there wasn't 1 fish swimming in the river not 1 this is the river nene in Northampton I don't understand what is going on with the river or the fish where they have gone or even how there is no fish at all in a river is there any advice you could give on this please carl

[@bradleyclarke4432]

The change in water clarity could well be a bad thing! Sounds as though your stretch may have been polluted. Check with your local water authority, if they shrug it off make an official statement informing them of your concerns include any fishing club and other users of the water if possible "email" Its usually anglers who are the first to notice water problems lets keep that up Good luck with your river and tight lines!

[@steparybar1744]

Hi, great video. I think I'll go dropshot tomorrow morning after watching this video, but I want to ask what size reel you use. I bought 3000 today but I think it's big because I have a 180cm rod. Thank you

[@LiberaNosAMalo]

Hi @fishwithcarl . Can I ask what reel you are using in this video and what breaking strain braid also? Thanks. 🙏🏼 …Great video BTW. 👍🏼

[@nickybayton8332]

Loved it when you said you was ‘going to get these things Perch-ased’ and didn’t realise 🤣

[@fishingtutorials]

Hahah

[@BreeZy-vx7qs]

omg hi carl thats angling direct in milton keynes. i spoke to the guy there and he said it was you !!! 🔥🔥👌👌i love your vids and keep up the good work 😂😂 ive just started lure fishing and im now going to try for perch cya and happy fishing !!!! 😎😎😁😁

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you mate! Good luck with your lure fishing! You too :)

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Worms after rain fall is a top dropshot bait as worms are natural bait for lot of fish big mammy perch love them lob worms..

[@garethjagger5671]

So glad that you made this video. Been wanting to get a dropshot setup for the kids for a while now. What is the rod you bought?

[@fishingtutorials]

Daiwa Ninja dropshot rod :)

[@CrazzyOntarian]

I would like to start by sending my condolences on the loss of your mentor, I'm quote sure he was very proud of you. Question from across the pond. Do you ever keep and eat the Perch you catch? Over here we have yellow Perch that look very similar and are a very popular table fare.

[@jimmyfireball]

Question for all those drop shotters out there. Is there rod sleeve, that can hold a made up drop shot rod, and accommodate the short butt section? I’ve been looking for around 6 months now, with not much luck.

[@stephenjones5466]

Could it be possible to tie an adjustable hook with float stops or sliding stop knot. Carl this video is helping me alot keep them videos coming 👍

[@duncantemple1]

Would a1-9g casting weight be okay for this sort of fishing? Got my eye on the Daiwa Black Widow 😊 Many thanks.

[@adamalexander6534]

Didn't whach your vid yet but tis really good

[@I.have.an.std.]

Had a 5lb wrasse yesterday on a drop shot keitech custom leach hell of a lure for fishing the drop shot

[@fishingtutorials]

Nice!!

[@split5174]

Looks like Newport Pagnell there mate I live around there some great spots for fishing

[@coraspapa]

I have a cane spinning rod would that be suitable for dropshot fishing for perch please

[@fishingformikeytv9200]

You should try polyester line its like braid but casts alot better i use it for trout fishing when casting 0.5g spoons

[@andyspringett9908]

Do you get bite offs from pike as your not using a wire trace?

[@andyspringett9908]

What braid strength do you recommend

[@jojokubik]

Hello are you brother of Alex? I have two hobbies beekeeping and fishing and now I discovered you in this channel. What a coincidence

[@fishingtutorials]

Yeah he's my Bro! He used to be a part of this channel (check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXGkKKXbJyUfK8si=IqIjRiJlAxdpC0zy ) and also the main channel, which used to called 'Carl & Alex' for 16 years before he left to do his own thing! Here he is in the old films: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DRpWyHrbV6h9Esi=YkHwZ8lTl1ukDxGp

[@danielutley4521]

So you fish the drop shot like a texas rig just slower ??

[@krishnakothabd6487]

🏵🌹🥀🌺🌻This is a nice video thanks for sharing this my friend ..🏵🌹🥀🌺

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you! You're welcome :)

[@ryan976david]

Best advice to anyone wanting to try dropshot fishing is take along some jig head lures and small spinners, so that when you are bored to tears using that method you can switch over and save throwing yourself off a bridge.

[@Worlldy]

What lb or strength braid do you recommend for dropshot fishing for perch?

[@KevinRapkochFishing]

8-10lb braid is great for perch, trout, small bass, and other panfish. I use 8lb braid for most of my rigs, tied with a union knot to a 6lb fluoro leader. ✌️🎣

[@MultiRalfs]

Hey Carl, i have been wondering what kind of landing nets you are using for theese videos, i have been meaning to buy one, but my budget is not too high

[@fishingtutorials]

Guru Pan net! :) they are good :)

[@david-richardstetco7885]

Does drop shot work on fast moving rivers too?

[@timotejm]

Great video mate! Is ultralight rod good for dropshot fishing? Thanks

[@fishingtutorials]

Yep that should work!