The Woodcarving mirror

It's a bit of a mixed bag this month as I land the biggest fish in my Lincolnshire syndicate, known as The Trent Mirror. I also go looking for carp in the bays around Lake Michigan, USA, after running the Chicago marathon. I then finish with the capture of one of the best-looking carp in North Lincolnshire, the historical Woodcarving. Included is some technical talk about reading the signs of 'being done' by carp as well as a review on the fantastic Avid Carp Benchmark X bedchair.

[@mikeblake8508]

Simon Through this video..you repeat how "LUCKY" and "BLESSED" you are .....If anyone follows you and watches your videos.you cant keep being "LUCKY N BLESSED"....You sir are a great Angler and need Telling every now and then."WELL DONE AND DOWN TO YOUR OWN UNIQUE SKILLS"...Brilliant result buddy....

[@SimonCrow]

That's a lovely message mate, I appreciate your kindness. I hope you're catching a few too

[@ourloveofcarp3884]

One of the best fishing vlogs I have watched in a hell of a long time! It had everything and to end the piece with the beautiful Woodcarving was perfection, can’t wait for the next! Most importantly, very well done to you Simon.

[@SimonCrow]

Our Love Of Carp That’s dead kind mate, really glad you enjoyed it as I wasn’t sure about putting the Chicago stuff in. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@Barneysmare]

Another great watch Simon , I do miss the place and the fish , it’s good to see them again looking nice and healthy 👍🏻😊

[@SimonCrow]

Graham Plowright it sure is a mega venue graham 👍

[@kevinmillbourn2729]

Brilliant as always Simon catching 3 fish like that is amazing mate

[@SimonCrow]

Kevin Millbourn all the best Kev 👍

[@Nobody423]

Really enjoyed the vlog, great fish and some great advise, I’ve started trying tight lines now and at first it worried me but I’m slowly getting g my head round it and many thanks for the advise... cheers

[@SimonCrow]

Brett Dunmow Nice one Brett 👍

[@jamietrotman3397]

Hi Simon,hope your well ,I start my adventure today on this lake and hopefully get among the big ones ,any advice you can give me ,on where they hide if you can’t see them ?,or any good areas that the fish patrol 🎣

[@SimonCrow]

The far margin that’s out of bounds is the best spot mate, fish tight to there 👍

[@jamietrotman3397]

@@SimonCrow is that to the left end of the point swim or the right top end?

[@oscar_is_carping4506]

Great vlog! if you were fishing on a barbless fishery would you unhook the fish in the net as it comes out easy and if u dont it could come out in the net and rehook in the eye. or would you take it out on the bank?

[@lightmyfire378]

Hi simon,you definately know your stuff,you have caught some mega fish all i can say i salute you sir

[@SimonCrow]

Very kind pal 🙌

[@scottkinder5194]

You are the man Crowy.. brilliant angling once again.. look forward to the next one pal.. tight lines 🎣👍🏼

[@scottkinder5194]

Simon do you only ever use non coated braid for your rigs? Or do you use soft coated??

[@SimonCrow]

Really appreciate it mate, yeh I much prefer braided rigs but do use semi coated when going long range, to avoid tangled etc 👍

[@scottkinder5194]

So do you use a fair sized bait to eliminate tangle on the cast when using a braided rig pal? And do you make sure you got the clip every cast? Thanks for the reply mate 👍🏼

[@steven-leereperecki4045]

Really good watch Simon. Please keep them coming .

[@SimonCrow]

steven-lee reperecki Thanks Steven 👍

[@trevcornwall8160]

Well done for doing the marathon! And congrats on the target fish! All beautiful fish!

[@SimonCrow]

Trev Cornwall Thanks Trev, enjoy your weekend mate 👍

[@robweaver2808]

Great video Simon, with some absolutely stunning fish, well done mate ! 😊

[@SimonCrow]

Rob Weaver cheers rob much appreciated mate 👍

[@ArcticEwi]

Enjoyed every second of it 👌

[@SimonCrow]

ArcticEwi Nice one mate 👍

[@tilerylake]

Awesome Crowy! Bought the bed last week and it’s by far the best bed I have ever owned.

[@SimonCrow]

Nice one Reece, I hate plugging anything but that bed is so good it deserves being mentioned. Hope you're well mate

[@tilerylake]

Simon Crow too true mate. Certainly worth the money and worthy of a plug. Well done on those belting Lincolnshire fish and congratulations on your marathon time in Chicago.

[@kierangunn4568]

You really are a carp fishing legend

[@SimonCrow]

Kieran Gunn you’re a legend too Kieran 👍

[@keldsrensen1572]

What the name off the big green back pack your use in Chicago ?

[@briancox144]

Great video Simon mate stunning water and lovely common good luck mate

[@SimonCrow]

Many thanks Brian, all the best

[@davehibb]

Well done Simon fantastic video blog keep it up top rod

[@SimonCrow]

dave hibbert many thanks dave, hope you’re catching a few

[@shrek7271]

They say that " you only get out what you put in " & you sir certainly put the effort in. To run a marathon and then get off the plane and go straight to the lake is dedication in its self, but to then go on and catch not one but two target fish ! I think karma came into the equation somewhere. Well done and cheers for the heads-up on the bed !👍👍

[@SimonCrow]

Dezzy1ball Really kind words mate, thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@robertheritage3226]

Wish I knew some of your secrets dude, you always catch some banging fish. 👍🏻

[@SimonCrow]

Robert Heritage Cheers mate, total belief in my rigs and bait, and understanding carp 👍

[@cotswoldcarpfreak4677]

Top Angling Simon .And dedication .Are you back on the Supa Nova braid .

[@SimonCrow]

Cotswold Carpfreak Thanks mate, I’m on the Captive hooklink from Avid 👍

[@andrewmccleave2089]

great vlog good tips no bull thank you sir

[@SimonCrow]

Andrew Mccleave Thank you sir 👍

[@richardsue1]

Second one looks stunning

[@captainchaos2671]

how heavy was the wood carving?

[@kriskamara9515]

Well done mate, great video👍

[@SimonCrow]

Kris Kamara thanks so much mate, enjoy your weekend 👍

[@esslivo]

Brilliant haul.... Congratulations.....

[@SimonCrow]

Steve Livesley have a great weekend mate 👍

[@davidshaw442]

Living legend mate top angling😎1 question tho is there a lot of hard work behind the scenes- fish finding etc, because u make it look sooo easy !! The carp must quiver with fear wen your on the bank 😆

[@SimonCrow]

David Shaw dead kind mate, yeh I do spend a lot of time on watercraft etc, I pay more attention to understanding carp than fancy rigs and end tackle 👍

[@GregEllisBC]

Nice one Crowy. No carp is safe with you about, fact! Loved the switch up and the Chicago marathon. Never knew about the shooting though. It’s right what they say then. It’s grim up north, innit 👌🏻😂

[@SimonCrow]

Greg Ellis I thought you’d read my book 😉 it’s in there about how it happened 👍

[@GregEllisBC]

Simon Crow I read a few chapters round Bevs. The Arnie one I read, should’ve read more 😩😂

[@garethdavies9367]

Awesome again SI 👍🐋

[@SimonCrow]

Gareth Davies Nice one Gareth, enjoy your weekend mate 👍

[@terrywhittaker8005]

What are your lottery no’s this week? Good skills.....

[@SimonCrow]

Comms 77 cheers mate, got fed up of the lottery I never got three balls let alone all six 😂

[@brenthalpin3283]

Good video like always mate

[@SimonCrow]

Brent Halpin Thanks Brent 👍

[@AJay-sx8uh]

‘40 shades of green’.. title for your next book?! Nice work mate

[@SimonCrow]

Many thanks A Jay, yeh good title that one ;)

[@dankilbee5497]

Skills others dream about. Another lake smashed. If only it was as easy as you make it seem 🤣. 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Dan Kilbee Many thanks Dan 👍

[@royclose946]

Like urban banx in America Simon ha ha but stunning carp mate well done tight lines mate 👍 🎣 🎣 🎣

[@SimonCrow]

Roy Close nice one Roy, that bloke in the film defo looked like Al from a distance

[@mikeblake8508]

Yeah Simon ya Lucky-Barsteward..Stunning lady...well done on the marothan..prefer a snickers myself!!!

[@SimonCrow]

MIKE BLAKE lol mate 😂 she’s a keeper for sure

[@gungapea8801]

How did you end up with 5 shotgun pellets in your back mate

[@SimonCrow]

Gunga Pea It’s all in my book mate, got shot by a farmer while walking to a lake when I was a teenager, made national news at time 👍

[@SimonCrow]

No we were just walking across a field to the lake, didn't even have rods in our hands

[@gungapea8801]

I bet that was I bit of a shock, and a bit sore too 😬. Outstanding angling pal the woodcarving is an absolute stunner. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SimonCrow]

gareth chrisopher price No mate no fishing this weekend as got loads on at home, good luck if you’re out yourself mate 👍

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

Nice one Si!

[@SimonCrow]

Martyn's Angling Adventures Thanks mate

[@michaelbarnes6142]

nice one simon stunnng catches get in nice blog to

[@SimonCrow]

michael barnes thanks Michael 👍

[@michaelbarnes6142]

@@SimonCrow and you have a very understanding girlfriend lol

[@garythwilliams101]

some lovely fish there si when your names on em its on want to pick my lotto for me this week?

[@SimonCrow]

garyth williams thanks garyth, very true mate 👍

[@MrDorsetD]

Well done, mate.

[@SimonCrow]

MrDorsetD thanks mate

[@MrDorsetD]

@@SimonCrow Good lad 😁

[@tapper1971]

Good vlog mate

[@SimonCrow]

Antony Gibbons Thanks mate 👍

[@ironholt1]

What bait mate

[@SimonCrow]

KHtreeandlandscape SLK from DNA 👍

[@conormcgregor1978]

Shotgun pellets in your back?? What happened there then mate haha?

[@SimonCrow]

Long story that's in my book (plug) It happened when I was a teenager, whilst walking to a lake with a couple of mates a farmer opened up on us. I had nine pellets in me, they took four out of my arms (which is why I've got 50 stitches on them and they're a bit wonky) and left the others ion my back as they were too close to my spine. They're fine most of the time but give me grief at night if I'm not comfy

[@conormcgregor1978]

Simon Crow wow mate you’re one lucky fella ! Did you ever speak to the farmer afterwards?

[@jimwocha4949]

Anyone see the fish roll @ 4.58?

[@SimonCrow]

Jim Wocha Only you my friend...everyone else saw it was a cormorant...look again 😉

[@MrSanchezFrederico]

can i ask how you got shot with a shotgun?

[@SimonCrow]

Was shot by a farmer when I was a teenager when going to look at a lake. I've still got pellets in my back, had five taken out my arms, 50+ stitches, but I was lucky because none hit me in the head (only inches away)

[@newsclash3555]

you do manage to catch the biggest fish in the lake a lot

[@wildlife2117]

🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@herriots01]

Should always do a lap of the lake first.......you know that :)

[@PI7ABR3D]

Session would be over before you get halfway lmao