Using Tight Lines To Avoid Spooking Carp? The Washing Line Method

Carp fishing on tricky waters often requires line concealment. Hiding your line from passing fish helps avoid spooking them. The washing line method helps you fish better spots, without having so much line in the water.
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[@DunkinBiscuits]

This is one of your best tutorials yet, short, sweet and very very useful. Thanks for the awesome tutorial dude will definitely adopt this method at some point this year. Tight lines ;)

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh wow you're welcome :) cheers mate. So glad you found it helpful!

[@Fishingwithluke12364]

When u guys upload u all ready know it will be a banger 🎣🎣🎣

[@fishingtutorials]

Ahh cheers Luke! :)

[@johnbaker4627]

Great video nice method of fishing a good one to put in my back pocket for the right situation when other ways fail

[@jaden9687]

Love your videos and content keep up the good work

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Jaden! :)

[@CarpyClark]

Thanks Carl! This video really helps 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome. Glad it helped! :)

[@mantisman760]

Never heard of this method before. Ingenious. X

[@werftv4580]

awesome footage as always..

[@trevorcornes1056]

Well explained Carl and a brilliant method to use for spooky fish. Everyone should give this a try. Amazing what size fish you can catch close in to the back ,even in very shallow water

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks Trevor! :)

[@jp-pesca]

Great tips like always my friend, keep them coming.

[@fishingtutorials]

Thanks JP glad to hear :)

[@petermoutray9376]

Quality mate that bank stick and elastic band been watching few videos s how to use them by far this is the cheapest and best what I've seen from vids well played to keeping this channel going and still growing too mate 👌👌💪💪👍👍👊👊

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Peter! :) Appreciate it mate

[@MindCatcherFishing]

You sir are a legend !!!! I would love to come carp fishing with you and learn all your tricks and methods your are the Carp Master !!!

[@fishingtutorials]

Hahah not sure I am the master!

[@MindCatcherFishing]

@@fishingtutorials yes you are in my eyes !! No man crush bro strictly carping lol 😂😂

[@fishingtutorials]

That's kind :) I know mate! ❤️ :D

[@andylondon7691]

Love your videos, i get the kids to watch them too. You should do a video on getting fish out the landing net and unhooking them safely.

[@fishingtutorials]

Here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKcpZRpqt2Las0 Cheers Andy, glad you enjoy watching them together!

[@Sunbro710]

I’ve noticed some places line concealment doesn’t matter at all same with leads plonking in on there heads. Then others especially clear lakes, the carp are so spooky of anything

[@fishingtutorials]

Yes absolutely right! It all depends on the location :)

[@ETH85]

I've noticed that over the years.. clearer the water the more spooky the fish are.. I suppose it makes sense as they can see perfectly in clear water

[@fishingtutorials]

Yes exactly they sense that they're more visible to predators

[@edwardmilne8731]

What an amazing video keep it up Carl.👍🐟

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Edward!

[@edwardmilne8731]

@@fishingtutorials 👍 thanks

[@-ico-8074]

Great advice mate!

[@fishingtutorials]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@fishingwithaaron8830]

Just got me self my first rod pod today catch wait to use it tommrow

[@britishmilitary4life1]

Hi Carl! Not finished the video yet but still watching! I've been wondering what to do with my line after I cast out thanks so much!!!

[@rywieldsrods93]

Once that lead has touched the bottom slowly put your rod on the rest while peeling line from your reel to avoid dragging that lead across the bottom then pull the line back in and tighten up slowly until you feel resistance then either fix the bobbin or slacken off depending if your fishing tight or slack lines

[@stevenc7556]

Brilliant thanks carl

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome Steven!

[@heavyvoodoo]

👍 nice method

[@mcawalker1]

Excellent 👏🏼

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers! :)

[@matthewclark3057]

Tried this method for the first time over the weekend and caught the biggest fish in the lake 🎣🎣👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Really!! :) Great to hear Matthew!!

[@bdfishingvillage2383]

nice fishing

[@stevenamundsen3666]

Carl...I would love if you made a beginner carp fishing kit with the rigs and and led and bags that you use regularly I would buy at least 2 for sure lol...love the videos

[@fishingtutorials]

Yes Steven! I actually had the idea for starter kits of carp fishing, and predator a while back - would be amazing for beginner anglers, love to be able to develop them one day :)

[@zagarne4966]

smart idea, never heard of before. only part i don't like is the time after bite, when the line is loose, but i think with this method you can use very heavy leads so the hook sits well. + in my country somebone will most likely steal my bank stick :)

[@johnlee2230]

Love the method but not allowed on my venues. If your on your own how do you put rigs in on the other side of the lake being so far off your other rods?

[@marcust5014]

Just love watching your videos Carl very informative can't wait for next vid 💯👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Marcus! 👍

[@Gizzzzzy]

I'm going to try this on Thursday, will let you know how I get on! 👍

[@fishingtutorials]

Nice one Gizzy! :) Please do!

[@sturoe7361]

Great idea, my only problem is I tend to fish drains rather then lakes, would be a very long walk to go round to the other bank. But will have a go next time I go to a friends lake.

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha it would be.

[@johnaskins499]

Would that work with pike do you think? Even just keeping the rod higher and not have the rod close to the ground or would this not work? I hope that question makes sense. Tight lines Carl.

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

don't you think your giving away too many secrets away Carl lol, well done thank you

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha this one has been a massive edge for me this spring! :)

[@skeptical-of-all1633]

Thanks for the videos. Do you have one on tips for handling the carp once netted?

[@fishingtutorials]

You're welcome :) Here you go, this one may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKcpZRpqt2Las0

[@paulfranciosi7236]

We had good success in the 80s using this method.seems to become really popular now.

[@TrailBlazingTalesTV]

Love your videos they are amazing 👍 the washing line set up not so much 😂 never seen such a faff about in my life haha 😂

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Sean! Haha I get what you mean, I'm one who doesn't mind a bit of faff! I completely understand it's not for everyone though. This method worked so well on a water I was blanking at hard on for two years so I was willing to try anything!

[@keepinitcarpy8623]

This is a deadly method of fishing I fish a very gin clear weedy water with about 20 fish in and there so spooky this has counted for countless fish

[@TrailBlazingTalesTV]

@@keepinitcarpy8623 in no way shape or form am I doubting the method, it’s just for me personally it just seems like to much messing about. I’m sure one day when I’m fishing a super high pressured water I may give it a go. My point is compared to the other methods it’s a lot haha.

[@fishingtutorials]

I know what you mean, just depends on the angler I guess, we're all different and what we're up for doing and what we're not up for, and that's ok :)

[@TrailBlazingTalesTV]

@@fishingtutorials it sure is 😊 hope your having a lovely day 👍

[@aayushbaniyathenepalikanch8637]

Can you give video of tackle shop

[@benjaminrhodes9582]

So how do you set the 2nd and 3rd rod without being off your rods???

[@ryantrundle7749]

Carl how do you plan your fishing trips. Do you have a list of fishing waters or do you check with council on if its permited to fish? Lots of places are rented by fishing clubs but its hard to find out how and when to fish.

[@Dog-hl7yj]

Ive always struggled with this mate ive found that doing a good half hour to an hour research on each spot is necessary, facebook usually has quite active communities/pages and pretty much any water you can think of has been asked about before loads of times by likeminded people, you just have to search say 'Fake Lake Fishing' on the facebook search bar and change filters to 'posts' or you can just create a post yourself in a local/regional fishing group asking about fishing rights and youll end up with an answer. If you go down the google route then ive found most of the info is usually outdated and the waters have either changed hands or sometimes are now free to fish - in my area anyway

[@bravies1574]

Hi was wondering if you were ever thinking about doing a video on specimen carp fishing just was thinking about going for 20lb plus but not so sure where to start might be others in the same situation😉😂

[@fishingtutorials]

Hello mate :) we made a few which might help. Here's how to fish for big carp with the method feeder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmjSqWSid9SSeMk and another: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYXNoYOtrrKaeM0 Here's the tutorial for the method feeder rig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5mVXnx7a92amrM this one is a film made in France about targeting big carp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eabOZ4ikhNp0bMk How catch more carp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXKtkoSFh6qlg7s Here's some boilie advice too incase that's the rig you're choosing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX6QooSjjNVogZo and incase here's some rod advice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmPTp2lqqLF5fbs Landing carp when there are snags: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5mnp6eppqeZabM Zig rigs and finding the depth of a water: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKawZYuentmdfZY If you are at a water where there are big carp which feed form the surface you could try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2aod4V-ZsyKmq8 sI've caught some big fish stalking before in the warmer month on certain waters. Hope these are of some use :)

[@tkwkV0]

Hi Carl! I've started fishing in an artificial lake where apparently there are Carps and Dorados (Argentina) and your videos have helped a lot since I was only used to fishing in the sea. But I'm kind of worried I'm doing something wrong. I've fished almost daily for the past 2 months and I haven't felt more than two bites in this whole time. Is this normal in winter? I've casted near reeds, trees and other features but also in the open middle of the lake.

[@baracuda6613]

In the Winter carp can be slow... maybe try casting in deeper water and not so near the bank. Otherwise try new bait. For example: On day 1 you fish with corn at 5 meters. On day 2 also with corn but near the bank on 2 meters. There isnt really a rule on how to catch carp. you just have to try out different thinks (:

[@tkwkV0]

@@baracuda6613 Thanks! I will start approaching it with more of a scientific method :p

[@benjamin3483]

@@tkwkV0 try a bit of prebaiting with pellets, since they don't really feed the fish but it will get them tot feed, one of the most important things in winter is tot stay on top of the Carp, they will be in a few big groups and wont move a lot, so it is really important to locate the fish. Do this by using pva bags and a small pop-up rig. I once had the same, but once in located them, i caught loads of them.

[@ninjascoob]

I might try this method on the canal 😅

[@fishingtutorials]

Go for it!

[@stevetownsend9738]

i presume you cant use this near snags ?? thinking of using this near some lill pads on a lake,, but afraid the would of made too much of a run into a snag ?

[@michaelmcevoy5282]

Hi Carl when are you going to come fishing here in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@fishingtutorials]

Not sure! Hopefully will come and fish for the pike one day!

[@neilrudd1051]

If you are using this method aren't you leaving a rod or two unattended if you have one in and you are setting up the other (others). How do get round this if fishing alone ? And the fishery rules state do not leave rods unattended at any time.

[@perko2527]

Would a backlead not be sufficient when the carp are wary of line?

[@fishingtutorials]

A backlead doesn’t remove the line from the water, if anything it just tightens it up. :)

[@pinkraccoon38]

I want to buy your book but on your shop there is no shipping to croatia

[@fishingtutorials]

Unfortunately due to Brexit, It's very hard to post to the EU now :( I tried for a bit but books kept getting lost. It's a huge shame.

[@frozone3813]

you can really do this when the venue is busy 🙈

[@fishingtutorials]

Yeah won't work on all venues :)

[@skaramanger_144]

Isn't it better to use a back lead? Then the line lies on the bottom and the fish can not touch it. Of course, this only works for shallow lakes with a similar structure. The washing line method causes a vertical line against which the carp can swim. Then you have a scaring effect again, don't you? But of course your success proves you right. Keep it up!

[@fishingtutorials]

Vertical lines are far less likely to spook carp than horizontal ones. Reed stems, lilly pads and weeds all grow vertically. Also the line is slack, unlike when using a backlead :)

[@davidgoudie9879]

Oh look dad someone has left 3 bank sticks behind, I will have them, ooppppsss

[@brockfordjunktion]

Oi, you've just cast over my lines and into that person's swim!

[@fishingtutorials]

Hahah

[@bistroteamfishing]

👍👍👍👍

[@owenwhite7966]

Gonna be so many anglers snagging each others lines doing this lol

[@fishingtutorials]

Ideally you'd only use this when you're not too near anyone else where lines could be cast over your line.

[@riteshprasad4103]

The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.

[@laason1091]

The method is a bit too over complicated for me, I'd rather move swims and fish close in or use other rigs. But that doesn't change the fact that the quality of this tutorial is just top notch, well done

[@fishingtutorials]

Cheers Andreas :)

[@niels_fishing]

But why dont you use toplead

[@gazhayes3445]

Wouldn’t it be Easier to set up on the other side and fish the margins lol 👍🎣

[@fishingtutorials]

This is a method you can use on your own margin or on the far side. It’s up to you :)

[@fishingtutorials]

This is a method you can use on your own margin or on the far side. It’s up to you :)

[@chrisd8791]

No problems with low flying bird life ? mallard rig me thinks hahaha, no method for spring time that

[@itanamullik]

Ffs gonna be seeing washing lines with clothes everywhere around the lake now

[@djeihanmehmed4046]

Hi, How can I contact you? I don't have Instagram ???

[@MrNeilb37]

you know the colour of the specturm.. the colour red disappers in water.. is that correct.. if so .. then why dont you have . red fishing line..red float.. red weights and red hooks... that way the fish cannot see anything apart for just your bait.. that way no line bites and more fish will fight for you bait..more bits..more fish more weight.. and you win fishing matches

[@fishingtutorials]

Sadly this is not correct. It is disproven by the fact that red maggots catch so many fish :)

[@DjDolHaus86]

Red is the first colour to disappear from the visible light spectrum in water but it doesn't happen until about 30ft in clear water and anything that appears red on the surface doesn't become invisible, it just appears black or grey instead.

[@TheThedaftone]

With most lakes having unattended rod rules its a tactic you can only use if you have a friend with you or a handy camera man, otherwise while your over on the far bank placing the 3rd rig who`s watching the now 3 live rods?

[@fishingtutorials]

Luckily I have a cameraman who's good at landing fish! :) I'm also speedy at running when there's a rod screaming off. haha

[@sniperdogz7658]

And what happens when a swan crosses and gets tangled ???

[@nerokys8479]

How do you stop your bobbins from sliding down the line when using single bank sticks? My single bank stick setup never seems just quite right. I thought you always had the butt ring Infront of the alarm, yet you didn't in some clips of the video, any tips?

[@azaz...]

ive never seen this before

[@fishingtutorials]

Some people use this method but not so widely known, has been around for years though.

[@azaz...]

@@fishingtutorials clever

[@benfish5856]

You beauty

[@redhoxgaming865]

Bro I am your Omegle friend

[@SurapholKruasuwan]

Thanks happy lucky healthy lovely life to you

[@fishingtutorials]

You too :)

[@derekduval8168]

Not advised on rivers/canals hahah

[@fishingtutorials]

Haha no!

[@RustyShackleford66]

It's a method. But I suspect if you are fishing a venue small enough and deserted enough for it to work, you might as well set up a rod in each location and run to the relevant swim when you hear the alarm.

[@fishingtutorials]

Yeah will only works with certain waters :)

[@LeviVanSluijs]

Hi

[@Retired-Tom]

Alternatively, fish from the other side

[@fishingtutorials]

The idea is to not spook them with your presence though near the water's edge. And sometimes there isn't a swim where the carp are

[@Retired-Tom]

@@fishingtutorials Use stealth in your approach, get on your knees, stalk the fish. It's fishing, not coffe and feet up. This is too much chuck it and chance. Whilst you're messing about with unsafe rigs who's watching your rods? What happens if it's a drop back? What about birds, ducks? Just too much faffing to be proper fishing. Take this as constructive criticism and think about your approach to fishing. Just because you film it and put it out there does not make it right, safe or legal.

[@fishingtutorials]

It's actually quite a precise method, not just chucking it in, it comes from observing what the fish are doing and watching their behaviour. I fished this with somebody by the rod while I placed the bait. It may not be a method for when you're fishing alone and no one is around to stand by the rods. It is safe, and it is no different to having your rod cast out as normal - the line is just held out on the water by a bank stick and releases easily if a fish pulls on it. Birds can get caught in line no matter what kind of fishing you're doing, that's always a risk regardless. If you're fishing with line and hook, and you catch a fish, then you're fishing. I don't believe in hierarchies of what people think 'is and isn't' fishing, and no one individual has the authority on that. This is the sort of culture in fishing I want to work to remove. Live and let live, the way you fish is up to you, and how someone else fishes is their business. Nothing about this is illegal either :)

[@btgyachtdesign]

Why not just sit at the other bank and throw your rig this couple meters from the bank? If you remain quiet and calm yo shouldn't spook the fish too much. For me it's overcomplicated. I like to keep it simple.

[@fishingtutorials]

Because with this method you can fish both sides at the same time :)

[@my_carp_life3424]

This is great till you get wiped out by swans or other birds 🐦

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