SURFACE FISHING for BIG CARP!

Carp fishing with standard ledgering tactics can often be the best method to catch big carp, but when the weather is hot and the fish are on the surface it's time to get the floaters out and catch them off the top.
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[@johnkennedy5528]

As a returnee to fishing after 50 years I have found these delightful films utterly engaging, informative and aesthetically crafted. The river koi carp caught next to a main road is rather something else altogether. Well done gentlemen. John K

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you so much John!! Amazing :) Cheers.

[@Chris-sd8mk]

Brilliant vid lads😊been watching you boys since you were kids ,stay safe😊

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Chris!! Ahh glad you've enjoyed the films for so long :)

[@johnw65uk]

Use to fish farlows about 35 years ago. Was a head of its time with a cafe and tackle shop. Haven’t seen anything of it since your video. Glad to see it’s still going strong, and the m25 as loud as ever.

[@camsmithh5127]

Your videos are to such a mint professional standard it's unbelieveable :)

[@fishwithcarl]

+K1ng x Trickz Great to hear! Thanks for the positive comment!!! :)

[@legsofjellygamer3235]

Cool

[@Lincs.angler]

Any chance you guys would consider doing a video for beginners explaining the different ways to set up your tackle for float fishing, surface fishing, bottom fishing ect...? Loving the videos lads

[@johnchidwick7430]

Love what you do guys really enjoy your videos, I've been angling for 28 years and feel you bring a really great vibe to angling and love the music in your videos keep up the great work

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank so much John :)

[@EnjoytheQ.]

Can watch these over and over again...get some sleep Alex..that’s brotherly love for ya x

[@conorbrockbank689]

Its great to see how much ur channel has changed i have watched ur vids for 2 years now and the editing and quality has gotten so good :)

[@Ziyaadoo]

i agree

[@gearnobz1540]

Might sound daft lads but I have booked 4 nights fishing at woodlands lakes lodges. 1 June until the 5th. Feel free to come up to Yorkshire for a spot of surface fishing! It’s gonna be a heat wave and you can stay in the lodge if ya want!

[@jl3767]

The oaks is a good place to not to far from woodlands

[@benhatch8067]

'Get some sleep'!! Ok I will in a bit! Haha classic teenager. Nice video boys!!

[@fishwithcarl]

+BenHatchFishing haha. Lol!! Thanks bud!

[@120tina1]

Absolutely love surface fishing you guys fished and edited exceptionally well;)

[@mattsbasscovers3134]

Can't understand how people can dislike such a good video

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha, thanks man!

[@extremephillyfishing]

I always get to see interesting techniques here on this Channel. Heh. And by the way -- as always -- great editing, man! Your videos are so heartwarming. Tight lines from Philly!

[@kevindunseoutdoors26]

Lol who needs dog food when you have burger king french fries! Tight Lines Leo!

[@fishwithcarl]

+Extreme Philly Fishing thanks Philly!

[@chizz76z]

Your videos are always inspiring and your editing is always on point! I can't begin to imagine how much time you guys invest in these videos when you get home and while you are fishing... Such a beautiful channel and hopefuly one day I'll get to England and I'll be able to share a session with you two. Keep up the good work!

[@craigroberts5688]

Loved the banter between u and the fox boys lol great vid lads keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha thanks Craig, well it was the Fox boys who kicked us out the good swim on lake 1 so we had to try and get them back. ;) hehe

[@ianwillmott4031]

I went surface fishing for the first time last weekend. My daughter and I caught 4 up to 9lb and loved it! I loved the video, you guys are enthusiastic and it's catching. I'm going looking for bigger cats now tomorrow 😀 thanks 👍

[@boakesfishing7170]

I am really inspired by your vids (as always!) you were the ones that inspired me and my dad to create our own channel!

[@fishwithcarl]

Brilliant to hear it!! Good luck with it guys!!

[@Banter921]

Once again chaps, you've exceeded all expectations! Great video, the soundtrack really did compliment the footage. And the fact I didn't even hear a weight of any of those fish until pretty much the end, was so refreshing! Not all about catching the biggest. Aslong as fun is had and they're scaley pretty ones! Great job👍

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Lucas :) Appreciate it man! Cheers!

[@intrepidangling2342]

well done guys another great video!! We've got a few now as well, including our trip to the Ebro last year. Some great surface fish though guys. I totally agree that there isn't a better feeling than hooking watching the carp engulf the bait off the surface!

[@The.lazer.14]

guys I have been watching your videos for 2 years you are the best

[@fishwithcarl]

Great to hear! Thanks mate!

[@martingorbacius4699]

Screw all the carp shows on the tv , this should be able to tv . Amazing video guys

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha thanks Martin ;)

[@tanyawatson7815]

My name is Barry I have been fishing since I can remember , whats brilliant is you attitude towards your passion and the total respect for the fish you catch Big or Small, keep it going totally inspiring

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you so much!

[@-BOOMA-]

Your name is not barry tho is it ... TANYA WATSON !! 😁 Rumbled

[@ririussay3501]

your videos are the best edited and produced fishing videos out there, keep up the brilliant work

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you!! Very kind of you to say!

[@_fishingaddiction__]

Another awesome video guys. Not many carp fisherman here in the US so it's good to have you guys to get some tips from. 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

+Justin Hinkeldey Thanks mate! :)

[@callumlyons0050]

Can I just say how well your videos are put together, great content too. Keep up the good work lads.

[@fishwithcarl]

+Callum Lyons thanks. Pleased to hear!!!! :)

[@rudiepolicz8684]

Love your videos I have learned so much about carp fishing from you guys. My favorite video was your Across The Pond.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks!! That was our favorite adventure too!!

[@999chos]

I spent the vast majority of my childhood down at farlows, Iv had so many great fish and great memories there. I live in Australia now and havn't been able to see this place for 9 years. Thanks for the trip down memory lane lads, great video.

[@fishwithcarl]

Wow! Well it looks like we are going to be spending alot of our time at Farlows too! haha Glad you enjoyed watching though :) Tight lines dude!

[@bennyboyrides9664]

been looking forward to this all week, such a great video lads

[@fishwithcarl]

+awesome studios thanks!!!

[@digiman56ify]

I do wish you could mention the weights, most of the carp I catch at my local ake seem to be under 7lb, my PB is only 8lb 11oz, but there are carp up to 20lb in the lake...

[@terryblush]

Great video guys. Wish I’d seen this one before yesterday as I tried out my controller float and had no luck with it.

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks for the comment Terry, better luck next time man.

[@CarpGaming]

Great video guys, can't wait for next one

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks mate!! Already working on the next one, it's a longer one but lots of action!!

[@IgnisPyro]

great as always guys!

[@fluffstuffsgaming5316]

love your channel!!!!!!!! keep up the great work!! all the way from SOUTH AFRICA!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you!!! Cheers from ENGLAND!

[@clivewelch1025]

Hi guys a vid made like only Carl & Alex can better than anything on tv !!!

[@fishwithcarl]

+Clive Welch Haha, very kind of you to say!!! :)

[@IgnisPyro]

true

[@jynxrewindz1115]

Love the vids guys keep it up

[@fishermanforcarp4053]

Very good video!! I live in Greece.We don't have much carp.. you are very good fisherman bravo

[@fishwithcarl]

+fisherman for carp Thanks a lot mate! What type of fishing do you do over in Greece?

[@kaiseraugustin6596]

Great video guys

[@mfcmiddleton3170]

Another AWESOME videos lads well done

[@fishwithcarl]

+Haydn MIddleton Thanks Haydn!

[@nuffinbutfishing]

cracking video as always lads. Special fish caught, Farlows if definitely on my list of venues to try at some point

[@fishwithcarl]

+nuffinbutfishing thanks Joe!! Get over there and make a blog! :)

[@vdbv_clan-_-4836]

+Carl and Alex Fishing what line do you use

[@fishwithcarl]

12lb Nash Zig Flo :)

[@vdbv_clan-_-4836]

Ty

[@tth2g90]

Great job guys! I love catching large mouth bass in the US but you guys make it carp fishing in the UK so much fun! Im thinking about swimming to other side of the big pond and fish with you guys!

[@50finders21]

Don't need to travel to the U.K. To have fun with carp. There are tons of waters here to catch them in!

[@fishwithcarl]

+Fishing with Us thanks man!!! We are thinking about our next abroad trip we want to make a video about fishing for large mouth bass as it looks so exiting! :)

[@fishwithcarl]

+Nate Murphy Certainly is!!! Some amazing fishing to be had in the USA!

[@tth2g90]

I will have to try some carp fishing in my channel then :). Any way, keep up the good works guys and maybe one day we can catch some monster bass together in the U.S!

[@kylehart2515]

great video and some nice carp. thanks for the tips

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers Kyle !!

[@callum_rudd9850]

Love your content guys keep it up

[@nightmares2k169]

Nice video man I started surface fishing a few weeks ago and today I caught a 25 pound 8 oz carp I was so happy

[@fishwithcarl]

+Kane Winston Great work mate. That's epic!!!

[@wirralcarpers3438]

Love it lads keep it up !

[@SWINDLA87]

love the track selection

[@fishwithcarl]

+Schindlers fist thanks! I love your username choice! Lol

[@tomwatchorn4699]

another epic video guys! keep it up!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Tom!

[@harleydixey1924]

That's interesting keeping your line floating, I go fly fishing and whenever i am fishing flies on the surface i try to have my leader sinking or just under because a floating leader tends to spook trout.

[@fishwithcarl]

We mostly keep the line floating because as soon as it sinks the bait pulls close to the float and you need the line to be straight to hook the fish better! :)

[@tomk7698]

Great stuff lads

[@craqelite]

Great video boys and I live quite local to Farlows I will have to give it a go

[@fishwithcarl]

It's an epic venue, so many quality fish to go at!

[@jakewilliamson]

cracking video as ever fellas ;) the paddles on those farlows carp are huge!

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks Jake! Yeah and they fought like crazy!! (Partly due to my 1.75lb 9ft rod) lol

[@ibcatchin1]

what stunning scaleys at Farlows , if I ever get enough money to travel to England this will be on my list to fish ...hope someone will guest me 😁 ...another cracking vid lads ...keep it carpy

[@fishwithcarl]

+ibcatchin1 yep they have some amazing fish!! Thanks man!!!! :)

[@OikoEco]

Awesome vid! Those carp are impressive! Gonna borrow your techniques here in the USA.

[@fishwithcarl]

YES! So happy to hear someone is trying it in the USA! You have lots of incredible water to fish for carp in! I think most people use Pac Bait and corn over in the US. Best of luck to you!!!

[@OikoEco]

Thanks mate. Just watched your fishing across the pond video from back in 2015. Pretty interesting how UK carp don't seem to like pack bait as much. Our fish go crazy for it! :-)

[@fishwithcarl]

Yeah, strange! Hope you do good!!! :)

[@keiranseanmccue4303]

cracking video lads, again your skills pay off, bravo

[@fishwithcarl]

+Keiran sean Mccue thanks mate!!!

[@keiranseanmccue4303]

+Carl and Alex Fishing your very welcome, you two are going far, got too say one of the best fishing channels I've seen, much better than that korda crap ;)

[@raymondwoodhouse9267]

Nice vid as always

[@lewisandcharliefishing1515]

hi carl and Alex very good video.

[@steelyc3506]

your videos are amzing. and i enjoy watching them just as mutch as some Taf. Taf show

[@fishwithcarl]

+steely c thanks. Good to hear!

[@boakesfishing7170]

You caught some beautiful fish! 👍

[@carpteam9814]

Damn guys! One epic video once again! Awesome fish and shots! Cheers CarpTeam

[@fishwithcarl]

+Carp Team Thanks a lot appreciate the kind words!!! :)

[@HuwFerris-John]

What knots are you using here? Great video. Don't know how I didn't see this one before

[@LiamJProduction]

Love this content just started catching double figure fish well done

[@fishwithcarl]

+Legendary Zone2431 Good work mate!

[@LiamJProduction]

+Carl and Alex Fishing thanks

[@bubblesandfishing844]

Carl is the surface master

[@george_fzy1105]

Loved the video keep it up

[@ethansfishingadventures1182]

Amazing video boys some lovely carp 🐟🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

+Ethans Fishing Adventures thanks mate!!! :)

[@ObieLewis]

great vids keep up the good work and what pound line do u use :)

[@jack4968]

Another great vid met Alan Blair yesterday lovely to talk to him

[@fishwithcarl]

Alan is a legend :)

[@jack4968]

Carl and Alex Fishing i know !!!!! I really want to work for nash and do what Alan does when I'm older I'm already a really keen angler and loves carp!! In actual fact I'm going carp fishing tomorrow!!.. Love the content you give us thanks guys!!

[@itsurboylogesz1232]

Amazing vid boys. Keep up the good work 👍

[@fishwithcarl]

+Itsurboylogesz 123 Glad you enjoyed!

[@itsurboylogesz1232]

+Carl and Alex Fishing I'm watching carp fishing across the pond for the 50+ time. Amazing

[@fishwithcarl]

haha legend! Thanks mate :)

[@jackquinn1399]

Great vid 🎣🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks!!

[@camfishinguk4794]

Awesome vid guys! Keep it up

[@fishwithcarl]

+CamFishingUK Thanks mate!

[@camfishinguk4794]

np

[@Dr-yi7wc]

Love it lads

[@jdexsjdexs9089]

love the vids keep it up 😎👍

[@makaveli24k]

amazing video and fish. best angling/fishing chanel on youtube

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks mate, great to hear!!!

[@joloyoteckers9239]

I do love a scaly chunk!🎣

[@fishwithcarl]

Dont we all!

[@zxrxhyped1622]

Good fish mate

[@lewisfishingtv8876]

stunning fish guys really enjoyed vid

[@fishwithcarl]

+lewisfishingtv thanks Lewis!

[@hugomoutinho_joac]

Another amazing VID. Congrats, cheers ; )

[@fishwithcarl]

+Hugo Moutinho thanks pleased you enjoyed!!

[@lukeboughen4526]

Nice fish lads some epic sessions

[@fishwithcarl]

+Luke Boughen thanks bud!

[@GliteFishing]

Nice Video!

[@fabiandegussion5134]

Lads can you please please let me know when you have a min which model rods you use in this vid clip an what length pls.

[@jakedauris1842]

Nice one guys

[@Reelfishinguk]

Epic lads and stunning fish

[@fishwithcarl]

+Reelfishinguk thanks for all the help!

[@nathanbrierley9381]

Yes others top water vid... Love these... Keep it up. Ur better than fisher youtubers with like 700k

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks alot dude!! Appreciate it :)

[@manienel7469]

Awesome as always Guys, Currently winter here in South Africa, Keep it up

[@fishwithcarl]

+Manie Nel thanks! Do you fish in the winter in South Africa? Good luck! :)

[@manienel7469]

Yes, Doing a day session this coming Monday again, Love winter fishing.

[@fishwithcarl]

+Manie Nel Good luck!!! If you catch one get a photo up on our Facebook page would love to see, never fished in South Africa before!

[@manienel7469]

will do guys

[@mbgames6187]

do you guys have any tips for bolie fishing or method feeder fishing if you could tell me that will be awesome TIGHT LINES AND WET NETS

[@fishwithcarl]

+MBGames Quite a wide topic, anything particular you would like to know. The main thing is that you get your bait where the fish are, keep walking watching carefully for signs of fish as that's the best tip I can give. :)

[@BobBob-ke5cc]

Some great carp really good youtubers aswell would u go through your reel also rod thanks!

[@baileyrobinsonrobinson624]

hi I am huge fan great video could you make one barble fishing please

[@brandonhughes1419]

do you do anything special to the mixers or as you bought them

[@jonfisher5946]

Amazing.... purely amazing! :)

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you Jon!

[@jamesaburrow5119]

Great video, keep up the great work guys. Where is farlows lake?

[@fishwithcarl]

Thanks, Farlows is in the Colne Valley quite near to Heathrow Airport :)

[@Box550]

Great video as usual lads, you need to make a TV series.... Channel 4 maybe, Hooked on Carp :)

[@fishwithcarl]

+Dave Richardson Thanks! That would be cool!!!

[@Jake77else]

why only 36,000 subs when you do such high content... amazing vid boys

[@IgnisPyro]

agreed.... even the youtube channel of our official federation in holland can't top this quality....

[@kamaratski3184]

jammer genoeg is dat zo

[@IgnisPyro]

+nikolai lenda ja echt hè

[@fishwithcarl]

Haha I thought 36000 was a pretty big number... But then again I used to struggle to count past 100. lol

[@IgnisPyro]

+Carl and Alex Fishing 😂

[@seanmcg5701]

what do u think of using a bubble float to fish off surface ?

[@carpteam01]

like allways perfect video

[@thommerdebom]

Great video's !! Regards From Holland ;)

[@fishwithcarl]

Thank you!!

[@baldvale5418]

Another top video Carl and Alex, your editing is real class and those drone scene's really finish thing's off. It's great watching your video's from your early day's as young lad's to see you both growing up. I have a question about those Diawa reel's that you have been using for year's, including in the episode, How do you rate them and how do they compare to the Shimano Bait Runner's please. Best wishe's Lad's.

[@fishwithcarl]

The daiwa reels are nice, we've used them for years now, not as hard wearing as the shimano baitrunners, but they are a little lighter I think and nicer in the hand. :)

[@baldvale5418]

Thanks for the reply, I spotted some new Baitrunner's for under £40 at go outdoors, so I think that I will have to go for them. All the best Lad's ;)

[@elliscummings7864]

Interested in starting my own channel totally inspired what camera should I buy ?

[@fishwithcarl]

A GoPro is quite a good place to start, quite reliable and have alot of uses, underwater, chest mount, head mount, even put it on your rod whilst you fish... If you have more budget take a look at something like the Canon 650D :)

[@nova_plays1762]

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[@treytonjohnson1]

I have a gopro and a canon dslr, they make a good combo

[@tomhillfishing7117]

Nice one lads

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers :)

[@matejpugelj2162]

well done for almost 50k

[@rio8737]

Nice video 😀

[@fishwithcarl]

Cheers!

[@joedavis9691]

What's this song called at the beginning? Great video boys!

[@grahamprentice5257]

Nice I prefer surface to but I use dog bits or bread at my local lake in Clacton-on-Sea