Willow Lake ~ Stand By Your Buzzers Pt 21

[antboomboom]

Hi Steve just watched the 21 stand by your buzzers blogs some lovely angling an even better fish them three 29's were stunners but i do have to add you looked scared to death of that 50lb cat ha ha well done mate keep up the good work .

Cheers

Ant

[TheCarpCatcher]

@antboomboom lol it was one big tadpole! cheers fella

[mcecarpfishing]

aupp i live near you if you whant to go fishing with me mate im pretty good replay back

[goldboy97]

could you tell me where willow lake is

[23marcusdownes]

yeh amazing blog steave, really enjoyed watching all them, some crackin fish :)

[TheCarpCatcher]

@23marcusdownes cheers it was a really good six weeks i have to say and a lot of fun

[azz121084]

i love all your videos steve, so good to see someone who makes the time to share his knowledge and experience with others . . keep them coming mate

[TheCarpCatcher]

Your very welcome mate

Episode five out on new years day 2010

[CarpCatchers100]

Great vids m8 keep it up

[TheChipperz]

hello m8 wat poundage line do u use 2 catch the big 1's cheers

[TheCarpCatcher]

I use 20lb X-Line and 20lb IQ hooklinks fella

[l3elV]

awsum m8 likin the vids keep it up bud :]

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers fella

tell ya mates:)

[mcecarpfishing]

@TheCarpCatcher i live near you so can we go fishing together some time mate replay back :)

[TWOHAMMERS]

stalker

[dannyscoot73]

Im just starting out and i love your blogs there great to watch cheers for doing them, keep um coming!

Any chance of showing your rigs and set up! What TC are your rods?

Cheers

Danny

[TheCarpCatcher]

i use 2.75 greys prodigys

and i will some day get my act together and show you my rigs and stuff

[itmepete]

What a great series. I really enjoyed your presentation of every episode and learned a lot about carp fishing. Thanks!

[TheCarpCatcher]

Mate.

It's a real pleasure and your very welcome

Cheers for tuning in bud

[allanstew111]

hey mr pukka love ya vids got them on my ipod and tend to sneak off at work to watch them when ever i get a min i`m a complete novice but am so interested in starting to catch carp ..tight lines "catcher"

[TheCarpCatcher]

cool bud how do you get it on yer phone?

I have an LG KU990 which takes vid too which format should i use?

[allanstew111]

its not on my phone mate its on a ipod...when will you be making another..video pukka

[TheCarpCatcher]

ipod iphone

i am to old to know the fing diff eh:)

you can go to my site and download 3GP versions of my films for mobile phones now:)

maybey they work on an ipod:)

next film out soon fella

[Jaxx5]

oh and a further question im going to get myself some of these gold fish and red berry boilies

(they look like they work, and it seems you promote them very well)

What size would be a good idea?

[TheCarpCatcher]

what ever your happy with. Close range and 13mm is good long range and 18mm helps get them out there.

How big are the gobs on your carp:)

[TheCarpCatcher]

thats 14mm not 13mm!?@~£$%

[Jaxx5]

Hey there, can i ask what break strain line you use?

Im also looking to start fishing for large carp and catfish, theres a venue near me that has carp and catfish nearly the size of some your catching, what would you recommend?

And before you ask, im really not sure how clear the lake is lol

[TheCarpCatcher]

I use 20lb X-Line and 20lb-25lb amnesia and Korda IQ hooklinks

and would recomend them

[jonasvandervlugt]

Love to watch your video's man...

Greetings from Holland..!

[TheCarpCatcher]

cheers

love your country:)

[LegoDrummer3000]

cheers

[LegoDrummer3000]

hey buddie um wat type of rods and bait u using

[TheCarpCatcher]

I use Greys Prodigys and for bait see the link for the premiumcarpfishing website in the description on the right

[MrNickos1986]

Hi there mate i usually fish the runs water next door to willow fished willow once this year but blanked. any handy hints buddy!!

[TheCarpCatcher]

Watch all 21 episodes as there is loads of info in them there episodes:)

Get on Red Berry or Goldfish boilies over half a ton of Red Berry has gone into Willow alone!

So the fish are right on it, you will not have to worry about bait using either of them.

You can get Goldfish boilies from the shop onsite at fenland fisheries, Cambridge Carp Cabin and online at the premiumcarpfishing website.

Keep it simple and fish close and to showing fish.

Have fun and be lucky fella.

[cherokeekj]

Nice one Steve, the message on the end sounds like your finishing ? Dont tell me that ?

Regards Kelly

[TheCarpCatcher]

Finished this series yes but plenty more fishing to come so no worries buddy

[Natokowsky]

Nice one.

I was wondering if you ever fished the Ouse for carp? or if theres any in there?

[TheCarpCatcher]

dont! i have been saying i will get on the ouse for years now and have so far failed miserably to get myself down there.

yes there are carp in the ouse and lots too.

When it floods they swim in and out of all the lakes the litter the ouse valley.

one day soon!

[bumpyjason]

Nice one Steve. Looking forward to the next series.

[TheCarpCatcher]

me too bud as soon as i get it done!

Should be beginning of Sept:)

[TheCarpCatcher]

Yehaaaa england win the ashes!!!!!

YEEHAAAA!

[TheCarpCatcher]

YEEEEE HAAAAAAAA!

[plumby14]

Hey mate havent watched one of your blogs in a while because i had a job load of coursework to do yeah soo just had a catching up sesion and keep up the good work mate hope you bag more carp

[TheCarpCatcher]

I am familiar with corsework having spent five years at uni i never did any carp fishing in those five years!!

I met a lot of girls tho:)

[FunkFriedFreddy]

Hi Steve

Know what you mean... I've not done any carp fishing during and since I finshed my degree, but meeting girls kind of compensated somewhat haha! Just out of curiosity what did you study at uni?

Great vids, I'm enjoying them hugely, and you've got me inspired to dust the rods down and get out there as soon as I can!

Cheers :o)

[TheCarpCatcher]

I studied Computer Science at Cambridge for five years (and also worked as a part time lecturer in software engineering) and out of field modules of

Drama (failied! oh so bad as i got pissed on performance night and forgot all my lines!)

Psychology (only because of a girl i fancied)

Geology (see above)

ect, ect:)

Too many girls and i got my pick:) and the best time ever I have to say.

There are no secrets, only Knowledge.

[FunkFriedFreddy]

Ahh right cool, similar to me-ish.. studied Motorsport engineering at Oxford brookes, (worked as a formula renault etc mechanic) and now a lecturer in it. As you say, best time ever at uni.. good times!

Think those Drama modules helped with the vids, you come over very professional and really natural, refreshing to see. I've learn't a few things too. Can't wait for the new series of vids Steve!

Cheers :o)

[dher07]

as allways steve grade a filming and fishing top series watched every single 1 from the start just got back off me holidays and cant wait too get a night in this week maybe back too school soon soo betta get sum in b4 the coursework takes over !! :D tight lines!

[TheCarpCatcher]

I am looking forwards to the holidays ending myself for oh so many reasons....

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers fella

[rfbrn]

enjoyed every vid all 21 stand by your buzzers please keep them cumin and im takin up night fishing and whats the gear you need to be ready for the night

joy to watch

[TheCarpCatcher]

Bivvy/umberella, bedchair,sleepingbag, somthing to cook with, a head torch and hand torch, all your normal fishing kit

That sort of thing.

I forget somthing everytime i go:)

[Ghostcarper]

nice vid steve, really enjoyed the series... Cheers :)

[TheCarpCatcher]

Thx GC stay tunned for Pingles Pool mate we have some nice fish to come.

[thorpeparkcarpman]

well done mate,iv watched everyone of this series and its been brilliant mate,well done!

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers mate i9 am really pleased with the series i have to say and the bar has been raised a bit eh.

Still the next series is somewhat different so hopefully it will keep you all tuned in.

[chrisecarper]

A great set of vids! As always a pleasure watching your blogs and seeing someone having fun catching some lovely fish. I will have to try try Willow some time - thanks for details on how to book up.

Hope you're having a great summer of fishing... tight lines mate!

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers fella

I am having a good summer and do go and fish willow it's a great place.

[BlackstoneCarp]

Once again, fantastic video, awesome series. Good stuff through-out and some really nice fish you got into there.

I feel your pain with the snags man, we have been fishing the rivers here lately and some days with the rains and high water this year have seen entire trees float past. Not to mention the shopping carts, lawn chairs and everything else already present.

The fish are worth it, I just wish the waters were taken better care of. Anyway, I look forward to what you do next, good luck.

[TheCarpCatcher]

You will find that as carping becomes more popular the efforts of others will increase to ensure cleaner waters.

We are lucky in blighty to have some very clean rivers and lakes, mind you have a look at this film and the last for K33n3dy comments on his lake and the problems there....

Cheers fella.

[carpalex100]

great angling and vids mate, i will have to do a trip down there some time. tight lines

[TheCarpCatcher]

Thx.

You will be made to feel welcome for sure.

Willow lake is a nice place to fish and Mike Hawes the owner is not only a very succesful carp angler in his own right (he had a new PB 43 lb mirror on Red Berry this year) but a throughly decent chap.

[flashysubaru11]

Another cracking blog mate!

im still trying to crack my 18lb pb but itll come.

keep em up m8

[TheCarpCatcher]

Get on willow mate you will have no trouble cracking your PB there bud.

Cheers fella.

[k33n3dy]

gr8 series ste,well done on the fish 2,turned out to be a chronic argulus infection at my lake,hopefully that will die down as the cooler weather moves in

[TheCarpCatcher]

Argulus feed by first inserting a pre-oral sting which injects digestive enzymes into the body. They then suck out the liquidised body fluids with their proboscis-like mouth.....

agggghhhhhhhh! nightmare!!

And no treatment either so lets hope they die off eh.

[DrunkenMarkster]

Brilliant videos. I live in NYC now. Not much carp fishing going on around here. So now I live vicariously through you and your videos. You really seem to capture the essence of carp fishing. Love it when you show us your food cooking! You should have more subscribers! Please carry on making these videos :)

[TheCarpCatcher]

NYC eh blimey thats about as far as you can get from a carp water in good old blighty eh bud.

Thx for tuning in mate.

[shimkel]

absolutely cool!!!!just please tell me that you have more vids in the pipeline!!well done....

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers plenty to come mate so no worries eh.

[carpcool100]

so you can not just turn up and buy a day ticket

[TheCarpCatcher]

No mate you have to book to fish Willow and it has a maximum of 6 anglers/24hours.

Go to the premium carp fishing website for all the details link to the right in description.

[jcjonny1]

top angling steve, so many carpers just sit on their ass watching carp top all over and dont move. just show what a move can produce. Top series mate they just keep on getting better, cant wait for the next keep em coming :)

[TheCarpCatcher]

Thx fella

Trouble with taking all that gear is a move can be hard work which i think is not why some go fishing.

MrMartin is writing a book called

"Are you Camping or Carping"

lol

[surreycarphunter]

Well done Mr Steve , Quality ! keep up the good work , were all waiting for the next blogs mate

[TheCarpCatcher]

Thx mate really glad your enjoying them.

Next sereis out soon with some nice old british carp.

[KEITH291049]

another great one Steve well done , Ifinally broke my duck on my club water that everyone says is hard ,1fish in 5 trips not so bad , 14 lb common splendid cond , anyway looking forward to your next vids . any chance of emailing you privately with a poss business idea? cheers for now .

tight lines an wet nets Keith

[TheCarpCatcher]

Alright kieth i have had two fish from the lake i am fishing at the moment in 4 trips so there you go. Mind you it is twenty acres and only has a possible 50 fish.

June / July is crap for fishing eh.

You can always get in touch with me via my carpcatcher website just send it to thecarpcatcher and append the website address or PM me on youtube

[Madjeh]

lovely job steve mate, are you planning your next series anytime soon?

well done and congrats on all your catches mate, real quality condition on the fish too.

tightlines

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers mate nxt series to start soon

[barbelmaster73]

once again steve a great blog!! we will be visitng willow in sept again after our successful june trip,thanks for introducing me to the water us northern monkeys haven't got the waters to choose from you southern boys have. keep up the good work steve,your blogs are a pleasure to watch. tight lines

[TheCarpCatcher]

Glad you had fun at Willow its a good place eh:)

Cheers see you in sept maybe

[JordanLTFC]

Quality as always. Looking forward to the next one now!

[TheCarpCatcher]

I am really very proud of this series and it is really nice to see you guys like em too.

Thx jltfc .

[ninelives9999]

The end of another fantastic series.

Not to sound too eager, whats next?

[TheCarpCatcher]

Pingles Pool buddy

A Premium Carp fishing syndicate and boy does it have some nice carp in it.

The entire series will be also available on HD DVD with full length 20-30 minute plus episodes not just the ten minutes on here details on my websites soon:)

[kentishbloke]

Carptastic result Steve......Always be prepared to move onto fish !!

[TheCarpCatcher]

How many times has a move paid off for me...

So many times i have lost count but watch my films and you will see.

It is a recurring theme.

On my syndi (the one with your carptastic intro tim) i willsoon be starting day sessions just so i can move!

bivvys are bad for carping somtimes...but comfy for us old uns' eh .

Cheers for tuning in mate.

[morrisgetsowned]

birilliant mate had a new pb today also 27lb im so over the moon ill try show you a pic sum how mate great vid i suppose a 27lber is good for a 15 year old lol cheers!

[TheCarpCatcher]

Alright fella

Well done on that PB, age is no guide but pasion and dedication is so no doubt you deserve it.

Send it via thecarpcatcher at thecarpcatcher website address

[carpingbonkers]

Well two more cracking fish to add to your album mate well done.

What with your skills and bait hey watch out fish here comes storming Norman nice one and top blogging.

Oh and glad to see you tieded your hair up for the secong one you big girl HA Ha Ha

[oOlewissxX]

nice video

[TheCarpCatcher]

Thx

[markthefish2]

lovely 27lb mirror there steve. Turning into another good session i see. Keep up the good work mate.

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers mate lots more to come for sure.

[minnowmaster209]

great video

[TheCarpCatcher]

Thx mate glad your tunning in.

[carpcool100]

are you going to fish any other lakes on you keeping on willow

[TheCarpCatcher]

I have fished a number of lakes since willow and i have a few nice ones...

All on film of course and as soon as Mike invites me back to willow to film and fish i will be there:)

[newk1974]

so whats next then steve ? more video's i hope

dave n

[TheCarpCatcher]

Yep!

Pingles Pool one of Premium Carp Fishings lakes and some right nice fish.

Wait till you see the first one i get! what a corker:)

[garyfromtheUK]

hi m8, i dont know how tru this is but ive been told that carp will always sit into the wind, mabee this iswhy the carp seem to only feed on 1 harf of the lake at a time, what do you think? great vids as usual

[TheCarpCatcher]

Some truth there but not always of course but mostly eh.

The wind does a number of things to the aquatic enviroment and as you know water has some very special properties.

Warm water and cold water do not intermix easily but rather slide against each other.

Warm water rises to the top and gets pushed.

Get a sunny hot day and a late wind and you defo want to be on the end of it.

Same as a New wind...get on that too..

It will be all in my book........one day:)

[JoeMul30]

nice one matey how luky can u get 2 runs in minutes.

the best thing about ur vids is the more u fish the more i learn nice 1

[garyfromtheUK]

hi m8, do you think it is luck or that its a good angeler? i think its the latter

[TheCarpCatcher]

thx for the compliment gary

I think luck is what you make it too and it's just a shorthand word we use when we are doing well, when we get it right.

Be lucky is a nice saying I use it a lot i think because for me it's a term of freindship, respect and camaraderie.

Thx Joe thats a nice compliment too I am pleased your learning from my films.