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The River Thames is home to big fish of all species, but it has gained a reputation for being one of the best carp venues in the country. Over the years many anglers have trodden its paths and navigated its length in their own vessels trying to outwit the highly nomadic population of carp.
To reap the rewards the Thames has to offer, time and effort have to be accounted for and no man knows this more than Nick Helleur. Throughout the last two years, we have filmed Nick go about his fishing on the mighty waterway, in pursuit of the holy grail; a 50-pounder from running water.
Nick reveals the ups and downs of this true rollercoaster ride in his typical style in a film you really do not want to miss!
Sticky Baits
www.stickybaits.com
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[@joshuastephens9595]

' I've seen some lovely girls on the way down which is always a bonus ' 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ourloveofcarp3884]

What a beautifully told story of such an iconic capture, if this doesn’t inspire you to get out fishing nothing ever will! Thank you.

[@leeh78]

Can't get enough of this film, the greatest angling film ever made, with the greatest uk carp ever, and Nick one hell of an angler ❤

[@leedavies8325]

I can honestly say that has to be the best fishing video I have ever watched. I found myself leaving the lounge and going upstairs,closing the door behind me so that I was not disturbed and could not put my phone down. Incredible story and what a carp to finish it off,huge congratulations Nick. I got chills and my eyes got watery with emotion. Loved it.

[@10-YearPlan]

"It will echo through time itself" - nailed it.

[@petegalloway9744]

Wow thank you pal you have just done exactly that ....inspired me again I lost my dad at Christmas who taught me the joys of the bank but I've been out ,7or 8 times this year and blanked every session you've inspired me fella last man who could do that was my dad so thank you loved this film xxx

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@garymcmurray8084]

This is the most amazing and incredible fishing video and story I have ever watched. And boy have I watched some. I’ve watched it 3 times in 3days. Just phenomenal. I’ve recommended to everybody even non-fishermen. Great work Nick and Sticky baits.

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@simongreening7113]

Nick at the end you said you probably didn't deserve that fish ... well let me tell you ... you bloody did !! what an inspiration well done 👏👏👏

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@rambofpv4402]

25 jealous people out there 😪 Great film, well done Nick! 👌🙌

[@craigb9958]

Yes i really didn't get the dislikes on this video people clearly don't get a proper fishing video

[@baitrunner1000]

I was thinking why would people dislike this video. Weirdos

[@tyke4873]

Must be the Mainline crew,Even they have to admit ,the films sticky have been doing are just filmed stunning.I film my self and honest this is just really great footage.Of a special moment in time ,50lb out of thames.If i lived down there,i would be looking everywhere for those boats lol .

[@tyke4873]

Also on the wychwood gear,i love there stuff ,Had all rods from df's shim's but in all honesty i just love the low end 3lb tc wychwood 101's ,they have served me well.Love cork handled rods though .Only had two rods i like more and that was when i won carp talk comp ,and got two terry hearn mk 2's about 6 month before they went on sale ,they was just beautiful,and signed by him .Sold them like a prat.Fell out with fishing for big carp for around 6 year ,but still been filming em and photographing em .Underwater footage ext.But it become more about how good you looked than fishing ,it become stupid ,Level rods and bobbins all same height .Joke really.No more,I still gone for a nice kit ,since i got back into it.But nothing to tarty,But looks nice and does the job.Fishing a large gravel pit that is just un fished ,but there are at least two 40's in there.But loads of bream and tench roach .unlike the other pit at the side of it.I've done that one,and had the largest 4 fish in there.They are bigger now.At least 5 fish over 30 lb,for south yorkshire ,and not a circuit water there big fish that have got to this weight through feeding on natural food.Only seen one other angler on there fishing ,but he was after bream.But he told me hes been done a few times by just un stoppable fish,Carp bloody big carp to for south yorkshire two 40's at least rest are un known.Its the reason i love this new challange.fishing for the unknown,but knowing there are two fish both mirrors over 40lb.On there tomorrow,for next 12 month,so i will be doing blogs on that venue and my adventures.Going at it with at least one rod on bottom bait with a fake piece of corn ,or a 10mm tipper,snow man.I normally fish pop ups withy pool or supple hinge rig.But depending on weed tomorrow ,i will be using a stiff boom ,on there if weeds not bad,so looking forward to latching into one of these beauties.

[@lionsroar9811]

Probably animal rights activists had a run in with those nerds on a park lake after i caught a special 34lb leney not long ago

[@geraldswain3259]

I'm a game fisherman , but I've really enjoyed this absolute gentleman's stories on his exploits carp fishing , he comes across as a really genuine guy who is passionate about his sport .

[@Fezaroon]

Oh dear god, like nick said himself we all new about the awesome capture a while back, but man alive he’s story telling coupled with the footage tells a lot more. Bloody awesome watch guys 👏🏼👌🎣🙌🏻

[@justputthefeckerback9483]

as someone who has spent the last 4 years in a vw t5 camper van with 2 dogs traveling throughout europe fishing catch and release for sea bass, in ireland ,france, spain and portugal, i can relate totally to the effort you put in and to the lifestyle you have, a wonderfull tale, thanks for shareing peter

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@matthewcottrell7482]

Amazing best carp video off 2019 Nick big congrats 👌

[@petegalloway9744]

One of the best fishing films I personely have ever seen loved it.

[@carp491]

Incredible angler Incredible fish Well deserved capture. And a incredible story Thank you for sharing it

[@Charmoffalling]

Consider it a milestone. The pure craftmanship and effort and... taste! that went into making this is as far as I can oversee and know carpfishing films just something new and different. Yes there are films that are more on the instructional side than this. But thats not what THIS film is about. I so caught myself having a big grin on my face and in the end... I mean carpanglers dont cry, dont they? And of course old Nick just wears the sunglasses because of the brutal sun when he holds that creature, doesnt he? Yes there are films more instructional (and more advertising all the same) out there. But this is so much about just fishing. Why we do it. And whats it all about. Still smiling And greetings from Germany

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@mattvelamail1281]

Best fishing video made, exactly what we love about fishing

[@petegalloway9744]

Well said

[@robinpowell4007]

From harefield canal to thames lovely fish well done 😊

[@AlexFernandez-rt3lu]

A true gentleman, now and then, took time to chat with me about Fox Pool years back on Carp Forum. Love his ethos on carp fishing and a great story told here. Well worth a watch!

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@chesurechesure]

Love Nicks out look on life & fishing a true inspiration.

[@wazzywazzy8609]

Absolutely superb, nothing else to add.

[@kingkompany5908]

What an absolute pleasure to watch a carp video which is about the anticipation, endeavour and joy of angling. Fantastic.

[@I-am-Groot-1]

WOW! Amazing capture and what a Carp. one of the greats!

[@LondonPestControl]

Simply incredible.The Thames is an amazing river WELL DONE NICK

[@barryhancock7986]

Such an amazing story. And what a fish from the Thames. Still had the mouth curtain. Truly a magnificent carp .well done

[@Chris-hs9om]

Epic, just epic....what a fish, what a film! Well done to all involved 👏👏👏

[@exkingsmeadchef]

This whole story resonates with me the hours bobbing about wondering and waiting for it all to come good.

[@thedrvn]

Up until this video I had always looked at the black mirror as the carp of all carp but this thing has taken top spot for me. RIP

[@MarkSmith-gl4vb]

Nicks enthusiasm and pure joy at the capture makes this the best KZbin video I've seen, proper carp angling!!

[@carpergolfergaz29]

Brilliant watch 👌👍🐟🎣

[@neilhall86]

No matter how many times I watch it, I get choked up right at the very end. Beautiful film. So inspiring. Lost for words every time. Respect nick helleur

[@marklamude2355]

Utterly fabulous, truly inspirational, well done Nick!

[@carpcatcher8193]

Amazing video. And a great story teller.could listen to him all day with his carpy stories. One of the best fishing videos I've seen

[@squashguy74]

Simply blown away by this. The stuff of legend. Massive congratulations Nick 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🍻🍻🍻

[@bigbearbigbear9701]

Brilliant, great story telling, stunning river carp 👍🎣👍🎣

[@Newlyretired]

One of the best carp films I have seen. Superb photography, music & story.

[@Eightball69]

That was incredible, blown away. Nick you're a brilliant story teller!

[@christopherward8181]

Absolutely brilliant Nick, the way you told the story of nearly fainting and the look on your face is truly inspiring to the point I had a tear in my eye (sad I know) 👏 👏 👏 BRILLIANT

[@captainunwashed1308]

Terry has taught him so much, even how to tell a story!

[@aarondavies8486]

You have to be a child or just stupid

[@warrengreenfield8865]

Loved every minute of this Nick congratulations fella. Confidence is everything, Doubt is nothing! All the very best captain 😉

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@carlbrooks247]

I can't think of a better looking carp, a truly incredible creature. Well done Mr. Helleur, all credit to you. Great video too

[@alexpeters1080]

Brilliant well done nick. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@sammcdougall6506]

This is inspiring stuff..... thanks for making this available to everyone 👍🏻👍🏻

[@captainchillco1025]

Absolute beautiful dark old warrior with such a clean mouth, which tells you it doesn't see the light of day much. Catch of a life time. Well in Nick... 👏

[@petereverett1151]

Blown away, by the whole epic story....That's what dreams are made of and such a storyteller.....THANK YOU

[@joannajennings5550]

Well done Nick! Great film guys

[@pete2847]

Absolutely fantastic

[@ktwinnyrooke4719]

Well done nick chasing that dream paid off buzzing what a journey to witness respect ✊

[@fingenarationray1482]

Effort versus reward,well done Nick,what an incredible journey 👍

[@carlstatham594]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Brings our rivers back to life.

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@leeh78]

Best fish in the country bar none!!!! Could listen to Nick all day long. Great film lads!

[@casper690069]

Well done what a story, what an epic journey and last but not least amazing fish with the best fish for last.

[@carlwoodier8783]

Absolutely fantastic story & video ....well done Nick & the team 👍👍

[@kevinnewey6551]

Absolutely spellbinding this has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen! Well done to all those involved

[@simonflint5378]

What a Fish well done Nick great story more increasingly under👍🎣🎣

[@paulvowles4674]

Absolutely brilliant, what a great effort,inspiring 👍

[@philclark6250]

What a story,what a fish, awesome 👍

[@zulu59blue27]

WOW! FANTASTIC VIDEO ☺ THANK YOU! ☺👍👍👍👍👍

[@markshears9352]

I forget how many times I have watched this incredible film Hats off to you Nick Lovely times

[@paulgoldsmith3691]

Great video. 50lb river Thames carp. Banging. Well done Nick

[@johncharlton5230]

Had to watch this a second time ,truly an amazing piece of filming of a mesmerising story. Thankyou to all at sticky and to Nick for putting this together .Never seen a carp fishing film that has put acroos so well the emotions of a truly great carp angler.Hats off.

[@w2tb36]

Nick The Stick, angler by nature. True carper from a true era. Love this. Keeps the soul alive.

[@iainmacvicar5858]

In a word, phenomenal. Epic even. In fact neither word describes this film. Blown away by it.

[@thesquirrelsnuts6133]

Fantastic ..... best I've seen in a long while....inspirational

[@TheGreendub]

Epic!! 👌🏼 Been fishing and boating on the Thames for 25 years now I love it 👍🏼

[@maxoneson9616]

Well done Nick great video and what a fish absolutely pristine condition. some dreams Do Come True yours has. absolutely awesome video and fish. Old school legend keeping it real.

[@anderwmccleave2024]

Great to see anglings in good hands very inspiring thanks nick n sticky

[@beme4146]

The sound of wood pigeons take me back some 25 years to a lake in Kent I struggled on 4 first year just losing fish after fish. But I loved it. Learning as I struggled. I love that sound, and even down to what we were smoking, bait recipes and taste/smell, sneaky moves etc...! Your blogs help bring back these great times, first twenty at 26, named wanted fish, proper character. Thankyou for helping me remember those good old days. Would love to be doing what you are, keep on making me happy🎣🍻 second time watching.

[@gingerstevecarpfishing]

Awesome video as always. Very inspiring Nick 🎣👍

[@TommyDeCleenCarpAngler]

Mega ... fantastic story!!

[@jamesmilburn1895]

The greatest capture from the UK of all time.

[@jasoncooke5572]

absolutely bloody brilliant what a journey and a feeling that only a few will ever experience,gave me the shivers well done mate

[@tomlawrence9412]

Without doubt the best fishing video I have ever watched. Unreal story. Unreal effort. Top top angling

[@CascadeWaterGardens]

Truly a different angle and i didnt anticipate i would enjoy but was drawn in by the boat and the obvious passion....the result just blew me away....thankyou.

[@garethlowe4301]

Wow wow wow old farther thames well done sticky an epic piece of film goose bumps all round. Thank you!!!!!!

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@liamgunning6880]

Simply incredible film. No other words. Just incredible.

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@VWJourneymananglingadventures]

Although too far away from me now that river is in my blood - thanks Nick 👍🏻

[@chucky1golf]

Great acheivement, well done, a rare treat.

[@MrLeesv650]

What an amazing journey and the amazing story had me fixed 2 the tele, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joshrobinson3669]

Seen this 3times now still as good as the first!!! True legend

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@MrCevring55]

Beautiful story and what an amazing fish.

[@matthewmullins6801]

So much respect to you nick, modern angling is all about that glamorous snapshot of a big carp but what you have done is to capture the whole journey, the sweat, the tears, the effort and shear determination that it takes to capture a fish like that, you definitely earnt that one mate, 100%

[@richruff7292]

Awesome, I've been waiting for this film and it didn't disappoint. Great stuff, right up there with the films with Terry and Martin in, very similar style's of story telling ,proper passion and enthusiasm. That's defo the most fantastic looking carp I've ever seen and from a river , it don't get better than that.

[@bluecatmtb7036]

Probably the best looking carp I have ever seen ,well done nick .we crossed paths a few times fishing on the Thames at Staines .now I have moved to Austria 🇦🇹 fishing the mighty river Danube in search of my own monster

[@thomson2910]

An inspiration Nick, what a creature 😍

[@TheBwsbert]

Simply awesome viewing felt the buzz nick

[@SimonDewCarpFishing]

What a special way to remember a fish of a lifetime! Stunning film!

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@charlieuk1983]

See a couple of lovely girls witch is allways a bonus ! Haha ! Legend

[@jacksmodelrailway4396]

A beautifully crafted video, one of the best I have ever seen - Thank you Nick!

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@thedrvn]

This popped into my head today. Just absolutely incredible.

[@stevem987]

Nick sure can tell a story and what an achievement, just wow🤯

[@marcusdownes7417]

This capture and the story that was told by Nick was on an other level it really was an amazing adventure. Thank you very much sticky baits T.V. And Nick.

[@ItsOnlyCarpingChris]

Just stunning. I feel privileged to have watched this and shared Nicks journey consolidated. An inspiration as people have already said. Always enjoy Nick's articles and books although few and far between not being a limelight angler. What a life and what a dream to be able to follow in this modern world. What a start to this series and bar setting indeed.

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@BornWriter]

A beautiful and inspiring fisherman's tale - respect that man

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@simonhatton2683]

True gent well done Nick 🎣🐟🎣🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@garyfotherinham9292]

Just awsome blew me away

[@leebracey3589]

Best nick helleur video to date , not normally a fan but his humbleness in this vid 👌 Didn’t get the fishing for a known fish after the big speech at the beginning but great video and a truly magnificent carp

[@danielmetcalfe5985]

This has inspired me soo much I have a wealth of knowledge of my part of the Thames where I live but as a kid I never had the patience or skill to mount a campaign but now I’m older I have a driving licence I’m ready to catch the river carp I used to see every summer in the weir pools near me and they are true river warriors too thanks nick for the inspiration I needed to realise a childhood dream just as you have done !

[@Retirement_Life]

What a fantastic story!

[@deanlane235]

Beautiful from start to finish. Felt like I was there. Legend!!!

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@acefisher2008]

This series is absolutely brilliant and this story was spellbinding. Congrats to sticky as well for not using it as an excuse to ram product marketing down out throats. A truly stunning fish, right i'm off to buy a boat.

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film. Kind regards, Sticky.