The BIG CARP feast!

Late summer/early autumn is when the carp religiously go on a big feed in the UK. In this film I talk about how I approach this time of the year while fishing the tough Long Lake in Reading, chasing some of its stunning inhabitants. It features carp action, baiting and hookbait strategies, and finishes with the capture of one of the Lake's biggest inhabitants at 45lb.

[@johnlee2230]

I've run out of things to say about crowey really, straight bottom bait, simple braided rig, boom best fish in the lake. AGAIN... Having such confidence that if you find the right area or spot then such simple tactics will produce the goods, great angler, one of the very best.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks for the nice post mate. Keep it simple really is the way in carp fishing 👍

[@tariqzeb5774]

Thanks some awesome carps mega lake and good carping thanks Simon

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks mate 👍

[@nathanstampcarpfishing]

Absolute stunner mate! Well in Simon!🍻👍🏻

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Nathan 👍

[@PureCleanManchester]

You and Adam pending best in the business

[@SimonCrow]

Cheers pal

[@justinsteel6360]

Quality as always mr crow. No bs just good skills.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks for watching Justin 👍

[@MrDorsetD]

I do enjoy your no-nonsense vlogs, Simon. As for the linear, WOW, no wonder you were giggling, what a carp. 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks mate, I think anglers complicate fishing too much 👍

[@steffenschmidt5339]

Dam what a fish, awesome awesome and awesome film

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Steffen 👍

[@S.PFishing]

Well done mate great video and some lovely carp

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks pal

[@markjmurrell487]

Incredible. Informative excellence. Well done mate. 👌👍

[@robertcapewell2788]

45 lb of pure joy, all the fish are beautiful, a great session well done, keep the Vlogs coming.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Helen

[@fishingforbiteswithmo]

What a cracking fish 👍👍🤠

[@SimonCrow]

Cheers pal

[@BeanzOMG]

Would love to see you tackle orchid lake again!

[@leebarker7563]

Well done mate, mega fish...

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Lee 👍

[@tescr500]

Live of the land 👍👍👍

[@Marknorris6]

Wow best looking carp I’ve seen ever I think !

[@SimonCrow]

It sure is lovely fish

[@stephenlivesley1267]

Well done Simon.... The first fish too was a showstopper...

[@SimonCrow]

That one fought like crazy mate

[@Retirement_Life]

Another cracking video, Simon and what a set of results!

[@SimonCrow]

Nice one John

[@bigg4882]

Berry Juice 🥤 heated sleeping bags and an absolutely stunning zip 😍😊…whats not to like 😉😊…Top job as always pal 🙌

[@SimonCrow]

Big love dude x

[@johnburton894]

Cracking film Simon. and what a "Corker" that Linear is, stunning looking fish. The simple way you fish I can totally relate to fella. Good strong reliable tackle is all you need. Top work Mr Crow.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks John, yeh keep it simple is how I always fish 👍

[@philipmillward2196]

The stuff dreams are made of. Brilliant Vlog mate. 👌👌👌

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks mate

[@martincoleman3008]

Great vid as always Crowy And an awesome looking zip at the end, well done Bud 👏👏👍👍🎣🎣

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Martin 🤪

[@bentimmins6973]

Great vid Simon, really enjoyed it thanks 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks for watching Ben 👍

[@michaelbarnes6142]

that was awesome mate stunning carp and the big'un at the end get in 👊😎

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@andrewrollason959]

What a cracking fish, top angling Simon

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@craigmiller2935]

Absolute top class as always Simon - you have inspired me to dust off the rods & have a go this weekend nice one 🙌

[@SimonCrow]

Good luck mate 👍

[@simonflint9417]

Great video mate and what a fish 👍👍🎣

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@philipjones2833]

Well sy another great vlog mate really enjoyed it and as for the blackberry drink looked nice ill have to try that. The catches you had was megga and that ziplin wow well done mate good angling and what a stunner good job 👍🏻 👍🏻and good vlog as always buddy all the best over the next few months buddy 👍🏻

[@SimonCrow]

Thank you Phil 👍

[@andrewtate8303]

Very enjoyable blog.👍

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@StonehengeDronescapes]

Nice one Crowy, lovely fish 👌

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks pal

[@thects]

What a banger happy fishing one love all

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks pal 👍

[@martinbradley6987]

Love the way you keep it simple. You always catch your target fish pretty quickly. Really enjoy your vlogs. Keep up the good work Simon. Will you be going abroad any time soon?

[@SimonCrow]

Not this year mate 👍

[@leejaynes5918]

Cracking zip lin lovely fish well done Si, I noticed you don't use any leaders just straight lead clip on line , any thoughts on this subject? Regards Lee

[@SimonCrow]

Lake rules Leanne, but I do agree with them. Any knots on the line in weed cause problems with the weed building up, leading to lost fish. Hope you’re keeping well 👍

[@mattiemclean9882]

The blackberry drink looked decent until the old sock came out!!

[@SimonCrow]

They were clean 🙃

[@lukeframpton3671]

Yes mr crow well done mucker

[@SimonCrow]

Cheers Luke 👍

[@lloydrobson]

Great vlog again. Question your blackberry picking, were there any bushes hanging over the lake, would be useful dropping a blackberry flavoured Boile in the margins or any other fruit that grows, Damsen is another good fruit/ bait ....Carp will feed on them 👍🏻🎣

[@SimonCrow]

Cheers dude, yeh I know lads that have caught on them. I haven’t tried them myself though, not for carp, only for chub

[@daveshaw5293]

As usual I enjoyed that mr.crow 🐟👍,do u find as we move into October the fish can slow down on the feeding for a while and if so when do they switch back on?thanks David

[@SimonCrow]

The smaller/younger fish generally switch off before the older bigger ones, so action will slow down as it cools off. The deeper lakes slow down later than the shallow lakes, so it’s hard to say when things will happen as it all depends on the weather. I generally don’t stop fishing hard until Christmas time cus the biggies always go on a feed in the run up to the when the winter solstice arrives.

[@daveshaw5293]

@@SimonCrow thanks si, it would be good to see you doing a video on winter fishing maybe just before ......👍

[@stuartfuller3825]

Great vlog as always mate - congrats again on catching the BBQ, one of the best. Obviously the most important question - was the sock a clean one?

[@SimonCrow]

All the best Stu, I’ll be back down next year, currently enjoying fishing up north again 👍

[@flatout1001]

The big common caught two weeks ago from south lake so not dead just thought I’d let you know Simon

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks pal. Is that the one in Yateley?

[@flatout1001]

@@SimonCrow Yep Yateley one

[@SoSaRuSh]

I always love to watch your vlog,s 💪when do you go to lac orient again ? Or another big lake in France. Greetings from Holland 💪💪

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks mate. Hopefully next year when the Covid politics has calmed down

[@SoSaRuSh]

@@SimonCrow lets hope That it soon be over and the uk anglers can Explore the other country,s again 💪

[@carpergolfergaz29]

Brilliant watch si or should it be Bear Grylls 😉cracking Lin mate well deserved 👍🎣🐟

[@SimonCrow]

Nice one Gary 👍

[@robgood719]

Not far from me then but further and down and your be on my lakes 🤣🤣🤣

[@SimonCrow]

I think my old car’s done enough mileage this year mate 😉

[@robgood719]

@@SimonCrow only another 19 miles more great blog as norm cracking fish that one ✌🏻

[@spooky4109]

You said a size 6 is a large hook, so wondering what size you normally use? Thought you liked the curve in 4's?

[@FixDylann]

How does your all come in a clear bag

[@raywalpole9390]

Great video again Simon but come on mate, you have been fishing long enough to know not to pick blackberries below waist high. Even on a short day session we need to pee in the bushes.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Ray. I think I’m too rough & ready mate…if you boil them it kills the pee germs 🤣 and keeps good flavour in 🤫