Starting Carp Fishing - How To Set Up A Carp Rod

Today I'll teach you how to set up a carp rod and reel. The lead clip and tubing plus attaching your bait to the rig.
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[@fishingtutorials]

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[@jackince1656]

Been fishing for 9 years now and still watch these videos, I wish I had these vids when I first started.

[@flontblond4109]

sameee

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you Jack :) that's a lot behind what drove me to make them for others, it was something I'd have loved to have around growing up too.

[@flontblond4109]

@@fishingtutorials thanks for the heart

[@reecewatson6225]

Same here even though I know how to do it I still love watching the videos❤️

[@fishingtutorials]

[@davidriley8590]

I have been fishing from 7 years of age and am now 66 but I love listening to this young man your never too old to learn.

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh thanks David :)

[@arthrodireplacoderm7656]

Nonce

[@ianyoung4232]

Thank you. I'm restarting carp fishing and that jogged my memory of things I'd forgotten

[@pdcnugz9462]

Even for someone who think they know everything I’m sure there’s something this video touches on that can help everyone 👏 🎣

[@BBBB-ic5ym]

Yes

[@lelikbolek1362]

It’s impossible to not leave positive comments below that video - absolutely awesome content with great operator’s work and very useful tips for everyone-from beginners to pro. Thanks Carl!

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you very much! Wow, very much appreciate that. You're welcome! Glad it was helpful :)

[@brunopalkovic1672]

​@@fishingtutorials im interested in what bank sticks and bait alarms are you using?I prefer this over the rod pod.

[@tobyrattray2359]

Had a 12 year gap since last fished freshwater. Really good video. Not advertised placements. Not patronising. Simple clear instructions would recommend for beginners and pros!

[@fishingtutorials]

I appreciate that Toby, thank you so much for the feedback :)

[@Plainlysimple001]

Know this video is a year old now, just caught my first carp today and now looking to get into carp fishing more this really helped thank you

[@L3WCIFER87]

Slowly getting into fishing in my mid 30's, wow does it help clear the head mentally. Massive thanks to Carl and alex for tips and advice or I would be lost. These are all saved to a playlist lol

[@damionheywood6779]

Been float fishing now and again getting back into fishing since I was little, I’ve recently ordered carp reel, rod pod, bite alarm, pva mesh. My first carp fish starts tomorrow morning… thanks for this video

[@garethnicholson2434]

I have been fishing for a long time but I still love watching all kinds of videos from advanced down to basic. I really enjoy your videos Carl, you seem like a really nice guy too. I would recommend all beginners to the sport to subscribe and watch all of your videos. Whether it be aimed at Carp Anglers. a Float set up, River fishing or Pike and other Predator fishing. You really do cover it all.

[@mike1888]

i haven't fished in about 10 years and just needed a brush up on setting rods up and this video is superb for new and returning anglers

[@alanwallis2467]

I've been carp fishing twice with a friend and am hooked. Brilliant tutorial, excellent demonstration, and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@nicktrow7605]

I’ve been a course fisher for as long as I can remember and never got into carping, luckily I just won a competition where I won a full carping set up so now is my chance to get into it. I just know these videos will be invaluable to me as I really don’t know the first thing about carping, this video is a great start as everything is perfectly explained here for my first rig set up. I will look forward to watching many more of these tutorials in the coming days so I at least know the fundamentals before hitting the bank. Thanks and now subscribed. 👍 🎣

[@stevenknighton677]

Thank u Carl. Thank u. I've been fishing for a year, just simple float, feeder etc for carp. But never really understood how to set up a proper carp system like I see all the time on the banks. I'm always to embarrassed to ask and couldn't find anything on KZbin like this. Cheers mate proper helps me out and when me boy gets older hopefully this video will help him to fish too.

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! :)

[@stevenknighton677]

@@fishingtutorials not fanboying over here cuz u replied... deffo not...

[@johnhumphrey3276]

I've been sea fishing for 30years, never been fresh water before. Just bought a complete 2 rod set up and videos like this have really helped me find the confidence and my way. Going for my first solo carp session this week. Hopefully with help from these I should find one.

[@fishingtutorials]

That's great, wishing you all the best with it John :) Hope you enjoy it!

[@sagaciouslerri2532]

Tell us how it went

[@markellis197]

As a complete novice this type of video is great for me. Well explained and kept simple. Thank you.

[@fishingtutorials]

Amazing :) So happy to hear that Mark. You're welcome!

[@josephquinn7356]

Thanks for the great tutorial. After weeks upon weeks of online research into how to use pre-tied rigs to get started in carp fishing (in the USA where there's unfortunately very limited carp fishing resources), I watched your video ( for the fifth time), and FINALLY the lightbulb went off in my head. Thanks to you I believe I now understand the rigging process enough to get started on my carp fishing journey! Wish me luck!

[@ITS.R4N]

I have experience of not just carp and coarse fishing but also sea fishing but I still watch these videos because I love seeing how you do it and how I can become a better angler!

[@laszlobacs9347]

I'm just getting back into carp fishing and this tutorial helps refresh my memory. Thanks for sharing.

[@FRSHNMNTY]

I’ve been general coarse fishing for years off and on and this year I’ve decided to target tench using a scaled down carp setup. This video has really helped to explain the basics of setting up the terminal tackle that all other videos I’ve watched have just skimmed over. Big thanks 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh, so glad to hear :) you're welcome!

[@tmc6159]

Very new to carp fishing and honestly found it confusing standing in the shop looking at all the stuff but watching this video I know I can go in and get these exact things and get started thank you for the video really helped 👏🏻

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad to hear this! Pleased you feel more confident to get started and go for it :)

[@23don23]

Fished a lot when I was a kid, only every float and didn't know what I was doing otherwise. Fished carp just on surface with bread, great video and ordered some kit to give it a go and taking my son out who's keen to fish

[@grantlufc4482]

Thank you for this video I've only just started fishing and went for the first time yesterday and some other anglers made me feel a bit stupid for not knowing certain things so thank you for helping 👍🏻

[@karolsfun]

what a great video❤ I used to fish with dad back in poland , mostly floating method. This days I will try pva bags. one more time thank you. Great stuff

[@garethdavies6451]

Thanks for such a well made easy to understand guide, every time I watch you guys I learn something... never to old to learn, thank you

[@alanpywell838]

Just watched this vid, brilliant it took all the magic out of carp fishing and made it nice and simple

[@jackwells98]

Just watched the video guys, it’s my first time carping this weekend. I’m all set and ready to go because of you guys. Thanks again guys!

[@fishingtutorials]

Yay good luck mate! you're welcome :) Hope you have a fun time!

[@rossbkr1]

Not fished for 25 yrs after some scruff nicked my gear and I never replaced.. I used to float fish back then.. Now decided to try my hand back again, rigs were a mystery to me, you’ve just made it very simple.. great video, Thank you!

[@14121959]

Well done Carl for giving us a very very clear and easy to follow setting up video, even for well versed fishermen it's sometimes nice to get back to basics, nice one mate

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Steve, glad to hear it :)

[@clivebates3043]

Excellent video. Exactly what I was looking for as I'm just starting to learn about Carp fishing. I've read a few books but being a beginner to Carp you get a much better understanding by watching this video. I've been fishing for 60 years at a basic float and maggot level, (Apart from Pike) and recently started method feeder fishing. I started catching some good size fish around the 7lb weight which is good for me. That got my juices going and thought about getting in to fishing for bigger Carp. This video gave me exactly what I needed to know to get me started. I do fish for Pike and have had some at 14lb so I have an idea what a fight a big fish can put up. Thanks for posting this video. I've subscribed and look forward to watching more. Cheers.

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers! :) appreciate the comment

[@FiskamedTony]

An excellent video, Carl! Perfect for getting a complete beginner started with carp fishing. But also a great refresher for myself, who hasn't touched my carp gear in 10 years. Nicely filmed, relaxed, and well presented. I honestly believe that it can't be done better. Keep up the good work!

[@99fishingirl65]

Always love the positive energy from your videos, very detailed and easy for everyone to follow. Much love and thank you!

[@brockfordjunktion]

He explains in detail without being condescending. Always good.

[@kyletaylor6531]

thanks for the videos ive been wanting to fish my whole life and could never teach myself, and last august i caught my first carp, now i go every week, all thanks to you and alex!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh wow, Kyle! That's amazing to hear :) You're so welcome

[@mark6120]

Used to fish untill the age of 18. Now my daughters are older I have free time and at 43 I'm now enjoying fishing again. However.....this time I've got into carp!

[@tomjones9895]

Definitely do more off these videos so informative and easy to follow top man carl👍🏻🔝

[@AR15JULES]

This will be the video that I send to everyone to explain what I am doing while carp fishing. Nice job!

[@fishingtutorials]

Amazing, thank you! :)

[@paroladamoreministries4995]

Ciao Carl from Italy, love your teaching fishing videos, so clear, so precise in an easy-to-comprehend tone of voice. God bless you buddy!!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you mate!

[@dougiemac8417]

New subscriber here!! The led clip, tubing, tail rubber, and the hair rig are all new tackle to me. So is the PVA bag. You have just shown me a whole new world of fishing!!! So glad I happened upon your channel. I love the British accent!!! Looking forward to more from your channel. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Shivaziv]

That's an awesome video Carl! I love these type of videos when you show and explain in details how to do things, thank you so much!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh thank you! You're welcome! :)

[@davidthomas6613]

I'm new to carp angling and wanted to give it a try, so I watched this tutorial and followed Carls setup. Worked flawlessly, landed 3 mirror carp within a few hours. Great well explained tutorial.

[@fishingtutorials]

Great to hear! Cheers David, happy it helped :) all the best with your carp fishing!

[@1990themule]

I sometimes enjoy setting up the rod and casting out and then just sitting in my chair, relaxing by the water and just watching the world go by more than I do getting a fish 😂

[@mariolombaard4461]

I must honestly say that this video is really helpful. Put together very nice and content made very understandable. WELL DONE!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh so glad it was helpful! Cheers Mario :)

[@adriandonald9202]

hey Carl, you are one of if not the most inspirational people i watch on youtube even though i dont carp fish i always find myself coming back to u or your brother Alex's channel i love watching you have a good time fishing and love what your doing in life with your koi pond, your book, your channel, love it all especially your book i caught my pb pike 15.6 pounds, love the videos i hope u and Alex are enjoying yourself keep doing what your doing all the best

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you so much!

[@JacobKasperek]

Just bought every single thing listed in the vid (all Korda). Hoping to catch my first big carp this year! thanks a lot!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh that's awesome! Good luck!! Let me know how you do :)

[@davidpryor5910]

Carl is great I love his blogs I’d love to have a days fishing with him

[@FishingInStoke]

Amazing Carl love your fishing tips helps me out loads!! Thank you I got carp equipment for Christmas and I needed help for this 🎣

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Matt! You're welcome, so happy to hear that!

[@user-ui6kh9ep1h]

I love fishing and fish in generally I have learned alot from u Carl thank u so much and love yr videos never miss one from Ashley from Wales uk

[@john-beach]

This is a fantastic video! I am new to fishing, this has helped me massively - thank you Carl!

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! Thanks John :) Glad it was helpful!

[@BigRdawgg]

Been carp fishing for years but these videos still don’t disappoint 👍 Top man

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks Rees!! 👍

[@terryfletcher6465]

Always a pleasure Carl, thank you.

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh you're welcome Terry :)

[@simplyed9482]

Just picked up the rod again after a 15 year hiatus and this was the refresher I needed. Thank you 😊

[@fishingtutorials]

Amazing. Great to hear that :) Have fun!

[@Drones483]

Really helped me out started fishing a few months back with a bomb rod trying to catch carp but i wanted to change and do it proper thanks for the video helped me and others out keep up with the good work!

[@albiewilliams6830]

Love this content you put out for the tutorials really simple yet useful info for anyone who's just starting out

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you for the feedback Albie :) Glad you find it straightforward to follow and useful!

[@jamestheferret]

Thanks Carl, another brilliant vid. After carp fishing for years I'm going back to basics, simple rigs and less kit to make it more enjoyable. No one needs the latest fandango rig that takes nine years and 40 components to tie lol

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks James! Glad to hear :) Yes I agree, the more streamlined the kit the better!

[@fletch7497]

Not been fishing too long and I’m constantly referring back to these videos. Great content, thank you!

[@fishingtutorials]

Awesome stuff! Thanks for watching :)

[@paulamery507]

After about 3 hours diddling about with a float and catching nada, I sat by the lake and watched this video, following the very clear instructions. I kid you not, 5 minutes with this rig et voila, a lovely 10lb carp. Bosh!

[@fishingtutorials]

Wow nice :) Happy days!

[@BillTangy]

Binge watching your videos. My son really wants to grt into carp fishing and your videos are thr best out there for us trying to get into the sport brilliant stuff 👍

[@DrTimWhatleyDDS]

Wow. Completely fascinating and helpful. I’ve been fishing for bass only for as long as I can remember but now have some big carp in a pond nearby. Looking forward to trying this technique. Thank you!!

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful :) Have fun!

[@paulmatkin7392]

I'm just about to go on my first carp adventure when the river I live next to opens back up on the 16th June and this rig set up is bang on ideal for me to start with..cheers clear simple easy shown and explained instructions ..good lad...

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Paul, glad you found it easy to follow :)

[@happydecs]

Well done. Really clear and precise. i've just started getting into carping and that video was really helpful with the tubing and hook set up as it doesn't have to be complicated. Now i've got to work out a Chody rig. Nice one Carl 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it helped! Cheers Steve!

[@robertfensome1561]

Thank you for this video I started up fishing again and decided I wanted to start using a bite alarm your video made it so easy to set up for the first time and now I have tried pva mesh and the results are amazing

[@fishingtutorials]

Happy to hear this mate! You're welcome :)

[@greg11360]

This is a great must watch video. You just answered all my questions all at one time. I think I can do it now. Thanks!

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh that's cool, glad it was helpful! Cheers Greg :)

[@ozzie5839]

Used this to set up my first ever carp rig brilliant!

[@lesterscellmate1613]

Thanks so much. Everything I needed to know, to get me started. looking forward to watching some more of the videos...... and to go fishing!

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! All the best with your fishing :)

[@michellebrown2056]

Thanks you Carl this a type of video I have needed to watch.keep up the good work 👍😁

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks Michelle :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FD1991]

Really needed this Carl, as I have been coarse fishing for a few weeks now and looking to try my hand at some carp. Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it helped! Thank you! You're welcome :)

[@jonknights9343]

Just taking up carp fishing now that i'm retired. This is a great tutorial on knots, the lead clip and tubing. Thanks.

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome Jon. All the best with your carp fishing :)

[@dougmccaig4234]

Brilliant video! I do a lot of course fishing but I’m a bit scared of carp fishing. What a great way to instruct me how to start

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it was helpful, thanks Doug!!

[@user-fv2vw2ip6l]

Been carp fishing today and following your video of how to set up a basic carp rig I caught 6 carp around 8lb well happy

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh this makes me super happy to hear, well done mate!!!

[@darryltaylor9614]

Great tutorial guys top work as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@zeerog56]

Heel mooi gebracht en klaar en duidelijk uitgelegd. Geen ingewikkelde procedures . Zoals gezegd je kunt alles zelf maken en vroeger was dat ook nodig. Je kunt dat nog steeds maar als je ouder word e, je zicht gaat achteruit dan ben je blij dat deze klaargemaakte zaken bestaan. Mooi vind ik ook dat je weerhaakloze haken gebruikt. Het enige wat beter kon was om een goed landingsnet aan te raden en voor de grotere exemplaren een onthaakmat maar . . . . . . een geweldige video en een mmoie introductie tot een prachtige hobby. Duimpjes naar boven voor deze. Dank je wel.

[@marcust5014]

Your videos are simple and educational straight to the point brill keep up the good work 💯👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks so much Marcus, glad :)

[@JoeRock17]

Very useful Carl! It’s been a few years so I needed a refresher and there’s only one place I was coming. Hope you’re well bud

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad it was helpful! All good here, thank you, hope you are too :)

[@farhenheit628of1200]

Fishing is so addictive when you catch! Never stop learning and having fun!

[@fishingtutorials]

I totally agree! :)

[@petersang6751]

Dude you’re the real!! THANKS!❤

[@xd_jeffy_boi5361]

i just got into fishing as a 14 year old just a couple weeks ago and these videos really help, also love watching your main channel videos carl they are amazing

[@fishingtutorials]

Amazing, glad you're getting into your fishing! Enjoy!

[@evangelix9251]

just getting into fishing and i've found this really helpful. thanks carl :)

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh you're welcome Christian :) so glad to hear. All the best with it!

[@TheIceman1980]

Thanks for this, me and my boy have only been fishing a year and I get confused with how I should set up etc. we caught our first carps recently (only 5/6lbs) off a hair rig and float. But I think I will try this as it seems more concise, I feel I’ve been blagging it up until now. Thanks for the video!

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! I know what you mean :) Always an amazing feeling to understand more about what's actually going on, and understand more behind it. All the best with your fishing!

[@Chris-kh2fm]

Same here

[@franzmordhiem670]

always enjoy your posts...whatever age anyone is , we can always learn something new... I was thinking , could you make a video to help show the different types of bite indication when feeder fishing. liners, knocks, small fish knocking the hell out of the feeder.all the way through to the rod almost being torn off the rest by a carp.i know most comes with experience, but it may help many who are giving what is a very good method a try for the first time...

[@Alstorm2]

I love your videos, how they are filmed, edited and how you teach. Super helpful. Keep on going

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh thanks mate, I'm glad! Happy you find them helpful!

[@trevorcornes1056]

Great bit of information for all beginners of carp fishing Cari 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Trevor! Glad you think so :)

[@photitude7643]

Hi Carl, great video. Me and the kids have been watching your videos and theyve been really useful. We're documenting our journey on Instagram. Keep up the good work and enjoy your fishing.

[@taylorjelley8677]

Hi Carl I really like your videos and as I am a young fisherman I think these videos are really helpful.😃

[@fishingtutorials]

Thank you Taylor! Really glad you find them helpful! :)

[@samwynn6186]

Amazing Carl, super informative and interesting 👍🏼🎣

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Sam :) Glad to hear!

[@scottridgley4439]

Just got into carp fishing from doing course fishing .did this setup and bagged 11 carp and lost 3 . Great vid thanks

[@sturoe7361]

Great beginners guide, as a more of a generalist fishermen, I found it extremely informative.

[@fishingtutorials]

Great to hear that Stu :)

[@avers2457]

I still watch vids like this after knowing how to fish for 8+ years.

[@kid--presentable]

Cheers mate , greetings from Dublin Ireland, just a beginner and your videos have helped me alot..

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad to help, you're welcome mate, so glad :)

[@sirdanthegamer]

I just received my first rod reels equipment etc today after finding this channel. I'm starting my fishing journey and I would like to thank you. Also your views on this kne alone will go up by 1k from me watching it over and over 😆

[@fishingtutorials]

That is awesome! Hahah, enjoy! All the best with your fishing :)

[@TheZitikis]

Thanks for the simple and instructive video. Going to Hampton Springs with my wife tomorrow for our first carp fishing. 🙌

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome mate :) Ahh nice!! Let me know how you do!

[@archieontour7533]

I have just started carp fishing and I use this method all the time

[@jackcameback]

Brilliant advice and well delivered so even I understand, I live in Denmark but am a Brit, the Danes don't have all this gear that is easy to purchase so I shop online, my Dad taught me to fish many many years ago, it was pretty basic, float and a hook, looking forward to catching my first carp with this info I have learned!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and leaving this lovely comment. ☺️

[@garyedwards8555]

Brilliantly made video, very new not been out on the bank yet, just getting into it with a mate, due to go out soon

[@williamwilson3492]

Great video as always 🎣🐟

[@Elliot_gamez]

Great video Carl keep it up 👍👍

[@oliverdean5206]

I have been fishing for just over two years and your videos have helped so much

[@fishingtutorials]

So glad to hear that Oliver! All the best!

[@oliverdean5206]

@@fishingtutorials thank you . Just wondering do you know any nice fisheries in Yorkshire

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome! I'm not very clued up with fisheries in Yorkshire, sorry mate. All the best :)

[@jpalo1392]

I have been fishing for a long time but I still watched the whole thing anyways!

[@Triumphstreettriplewheelies]

First time at weekend I can’t wait! Top vid thanks

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome Lee :) Hope you enjoy it! All the best, let me know how you do

[@mrgfromoxford8644]

Best informative video ever made . Well done 👏

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you found it helpful! Cheers :)