The 5 things I can’t go carp fishing WITHOUT

[@henrilowe6321]

Best carp fishing advice I’ve ever heard have been from your videos I really enjoy watching these really informative

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Henri, thanks ever so much for your kind words of support. It's much appreciated. Regarding your question on the mono d rig video on bait, TBH it makes no difference whatsoever. If the hook is razor sharp, all will catch in any situation. I'd suggest you use whatever bait you have the most confidence in. You can then fish with absolute confidence and if you do that, you'll catch. Cheers, Matt.

[@agentdouble-osoul158]

Top videos Matt. I’m just getting back into I fishing after 40+yr hiatus. I can’t believe all the changes, technology and gear. i feel like I’m starting from scratch to be honest. I’m been watching plenty of videos for information, etc, and there are copious amounts out there, but you’re videos far exceed all of them. Big thanks for all your help and advice. ktf and tight lines :)

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Wonderful to hear mate, I know exactly what you're talking about, I went through the same thing! I like to keep my rigs and my fishing simple and focus on the details. All the best on your journey and glad to be a part of it. Cheers, Matt

[@michaelboyle9889]

Good video Matthew good to see stuff recommended that's been tried and tested tight lines mate 🎣

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback :)

[@paulmichelleontourfishing2106]

Good informative vid just got into carping so learning as i go along

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Great, glad you found us and hope you can pick up a few tips 😊

[@t3angling575]

Hi Matthew, I am binge watching all of your videos at the moment. I appreciate the clarity with which you address not only the basic aspects but the finer, more detailed bits as well. Being the OCD observer I am, I noticed during part of the video where you have your barrow setup as a "pod" of sorts. I too am a huge fan on banksticks and use them far more than my pod. That being said, I couldn't make the picture large enough to see how you have the sticks mounted to the barrow. Can you shed some insight on that, please, and thank you. I have been looking at more and more ways to get more use out of my barrow, and this is one I have not thought of. I love the idea, as it lends itself to so many options here in the U.S. Cheers!

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Richard, ah what beady little eyes you’ve got! I have managed to dig out some photos of the setup in use at another location which gives you a better idea of what’s going on here. I’ve added the photos to a google folder and here’s the link to that folder: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF_t7JsQUEZi_0BQUI1W61OYk3JIqEUy?usp=sharing Here’s what I did: Firstly try taking the front wheel off your barrow and see how it sits on the frame. This will reduce the centre of gravity and should make the barrow more stable on the ground. You can increase stability by adding buckets of water and sit them or suspend them onto the frame. In terms of attaching the bankstick to the frame here’s what I did: At the front I took the U-section off the front that normally supports the rods, then I just had a root around my collection of bank sticks and found some that actually fit into the frame. I was even able to screw the thumb screws back in to lock the sticks in place. At the rear things got a bit more agricultural but after a bit of messing around I found I could thread a bank stick through a hole in the top frame and then cable tied it to the lower leg. If I hadn't gotten lucky with the dimension at the front I would have cable tied the front sticks to the frame. I could also have increased the footprint of the front by using long banksticks that went all the way to the deck, cable tying them in place so that they formed outriggers. So in summary, no real engineering mods required, no drilling, cutting, welding, no tools required just cable ties and a bit of fiddling! Best of luck, Matt.

[@t3angling575]

@@matthewcollinsangler, ha, awesome. I thought those were cable ties, couldn't quite make it out on my laptop screen. Thanks again. I'll checkoit the pics. Cheers!

[@alexbuey2894]

Hi mate where can u get them scissors from cheers

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Alex, the scissors I used in this video are RAPALA RCD Precision Line Scissors. They are available online from many suppliers and many specialist fishing tackle shops. Cheers, Matt.

[@24578210]

What’s with the kettle bell mate

[@matthewcollinsangler]

Hi Mike, what beady eyes you have! As we have multiple catfish in excess of 100lbs that love boilies, we ask anglers to do a deadlift test with an 8kg kettle bell on every mainline knot. I still tie some duff ones! It's the difference between landing a monster and getting smashed up here.

[@24578210]

I was a sniper back in the day thought you did a few swings to keep fit lol, love your videos learning a lot many thanks mat

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@24578210 that's great to hear Mike. Glad you like the videos. If you really want to take your game up a level then you better book a trip to see us ;)

[@24578210]

One day do you allow camper vans

[@matthewcollinsangler]

@@24578210 sure but you get your own private fully equipped lodge for the week so there's no need ;)