5th Annual Carp Fishing Holiday 2007 - Manicure Lake - Day 1

[strongbow310]

what country is this lake in ?

[TheCarpCatcher]

uk but out of respect for the lads fishing it i wont publish the location

[MATTNATTMATT]

hi, great vid. what country is the lake in?

bye

[TheCarpCatcher]

not france:)

[garyfromtheUK]

hi steve how are ya cheif? i have just come acros this set of vids i missed them the first time i watched ya vids im buzzing so its a few tinnys an im ganna watch all the 5th annual carp fishing holiday 2007 vids

[TheCarpCatcher]

press the HO button twice and you get a bigger screen but the quality is not as good as the ones i do now....ah well thats progress eh.

[JAYMZACHILLES]

ahhhh shit :) hahah i love your vids man they are classic and i learn alot from them keep em cumming my friend :)

[garyfromtheUK]

its a very nice day today dont you think?

[mji1994]

i hate not catching and not being able to tell what it is so much

[CarpFisherman95]

Loving the vids mate,

keep the carp coming in.

Good luck for your next trip :)

Tight Lines

[TheCarpCatcher]

Ta.

[MarkWillo2oo9]

great vids m8 keep posting , does any body know any good lakes , canals near liverpool to fish thanks ?

[TheCarpCatcher]

Cheers buddy.

Have you tried google for fishing in liverpool?

[xRazorSkaterx]

Do you think it's suitable that i use 10lb mono for a small lake 6 foot deep with no snags? the carp go up to 28lb and i just wanted to check im not putting risk to the fish.

[TheCarpCatcher]

I think its sensible to go for 15lb line minimum really.

Wear and tear and the enourmous strain a big carp can put on line in an instant demands it to be honest mate.

I have used 12lb hooklinks but have found them to be too weak .

[garyfromtheUK]

do you like the new donna kebab pop noodle? i think they are mint

[TheCarpCatcher]

good for you bud:) not had a spin with em yet tho!

[TheRoachCoach]

@garyfromtheUK gotta be the bombay bad boy .

[xRazorSkaterx]

That lake looks beautiful, i am very jealous you have fished such picturesque lakes! Just a quick question, what strain of line were you using in this situation as there seem to be a fair few lillies and snags around? Thanks, keep posting your wonderful blogs!

[TheCarpCatcher]

The line was 15lb braid with a 30lb leader or rig tube depending on the situation.

The lake is not so deep and so a softly softly approach got the carp in remarkably easy.

I did not lose any fish to line breaks or snagged fish in the three years I fished it.

[angeljay1973]

Hi mate good vid keep it up.

[TheCarpCatcher]

Will do buddy thx.

[gaz691]

hi bud, i love your vids, you owe me my grass cutting as i sat a watched your vids instead of cutting the grass, just let me know when you can come round an do it for me, lol

great vids dude

gaz

uk

[jmc2k88]

come on Martin!

As you probably know Carpcatcher im a big fan of yours i am (carperguyjames) on carpforum but Martin should of wet his landing mat when he caught that fish at the start it actually burns the fish because it looks like a very hot day so the landing mat will be really hot.

Please take it into account.

I'm not being a nob lol and haveing a go but just be wary for next time

Thanks mate hope to see your next blog soon.

bye

[Paulsb2005]

I understand your comment but the nets wetness was sufficient enough to prevent burning as little wetness as it seems. Anyway i love the bogs and have done for ages now :o) \o catcher.

[TheCarpCatcher]

Yer I recall the mat was stashed in the shade with his gear.

But fair point and somthing always to look out for eh.

mind you if you put a carp on a mat now it would instanly stick/frezze to it!

[aadizzle212]

well i try cetching grass carp in this pond by my house in florida but i dunno wat to use are all the ponds were u live just like stocked?

[TheCarpCatcher]

try floating cat treats (biscuits)

[Fernyrocks42]

What's wrong with a tench lol?! They're such a lovely looking fish! lol, still, u've got very good vids, and gl in the future ;)

[gaz691]

i like floating bread crust me, i love it. your mate martin did well in the vid, dint he? well done me old mukka

[craftycarper]

Nice video mate

Well done

What bait you using?

[TheCarpCatcher]

Summer fish mix (You can get it from my website this time nxt month)

[jaynoakesessex]

wicked vids mate really good lessons on how to fish for carp and how to treat and handle them too. looks like a lovely water. keep up the good work i'll keep looking out for your next instalments. happy hunting. Jay from essex

[TheCarpCatcher]

Glad you like em Jay. Hopefully plenty more to come in the comming year as I have plans to fish for some lunkers!

[evo842]

wher is manicure lake

[TheCarpCatcher]

Sorry but, I have been asked by the fishery manager not to publicise this water, i was only allowed to do my blog if i agreed to this.

[ecoangle]

A slow start for Steve, can he produce his top form at Manicure again?

[TheCarpCatcher]

ur darn tootin' I can cowboy!