I remember when I was younger (now I'm 18) and I would always wine whenever their would be no catch, but the thing is, the more your grow, the more you realize life is nature. Your life can go it's own way, and just the fact that he was even able to get where he got, catch something, is all that matters. I'm a believer, but Even God has his own will just liken nature. My Grandma passed away this year, not from covid, she died from a stroke. I'm happy she's up there in peace. I had Covid, but all I had was 3 day cold, and a weird taste and smell issue where I couldn't do any of the 2 for a month. Strangely my sibling couldn't do either for like 2-3months.
I always give bluegill a little bit of a toss with the idea being that maybe they will stop coming after my bait and let the bigger fish come in. Living in Illinois, I swear bluegill makes up like 90% of the fish population and I'm tired of catching them. One day I caught 14 bluegill in the span of two hours, + 1 bluegill that I caught twice. The water was clear and I let him go, cast out my line and watched him turn right around and grab it again...
I randomly chanced upon your channel...A fishing addict myself, though in India it's mainly licenced fishing at big lakes....and not much of sport fishing Love the intro songs..and the way you set the fishes free...You have a new sub.. ❤️ Loads of love from India.
Loved seeing you so excited with that wild carp. A 5lb wildie will go like a 15lb stock carp, plenty of muscle. We still have a few in the rivers here in England, good fun on light tackle
The last time I saw anyone get as excited over catching a Carp as were was when my 9 yr old son caught his first one. Here in Wisconsin, the only people that have never caught tons of Carps are those that have never fished. As others have said, I love your enthusiasm just catching a tiny bass or Bluegill. NEVER lose that Joy no matter how old you get.
“See ya later buddy.” Always said this when releasing a fish since I was a kid. I’ve been here since the beginning and I think this is the first time I’m commenting on this phrase, but I think you should really start a merch line like tshirts or soemthing with a bass or what not and it just says see ya later buddy. Idk maybe it’s just me but if by one.
@@618Fishing i used blugills to catch bass, but then found out it is illegal in CA to use a gamefish to catch a gamefish. sunfish works so well! did u ever check your local laws?
Nice to see someone excited about catching a carp. It saddens me that so many here in the states just see them as trash. They are an absolute blast to catch. Love it.
@@Geion you make a good point. Should I consider largmouth bass a trash fish in California? Simply because it is an introduced species in my state? Should I encouraged people to kill each one they catch? Or should I just enjoy catching the fish? Not really trying to argue with you. Because you are correct. But the majority of the freshwater fish I have caught in my life have been introduced to the waters by humans. For better or for worse we happen to live on a planet that has been drastically altered by human activity. I dont see a reason to not enjoy catching a good sized fish just because people in the past decided to introduce the species into waters they should not be in. I just catch what bites and enjoy it.
@@dockking3622 don't know about that. The reason I said what I did about carp is because the Asian carp has completely fucked up large portions of the Mississippi River to the point where the indigenous fish have all died off. It's so bad that they have set up mechanisms to prevent them from being able to get into the great lakes for fear of the same thing eventually happening there.
@@Geion ya those Asian carp are a menace. I have seen videos. Their numbers are crazy. And they are a real threat to those ecosystems. I definitely don't deny the devistaing impact invasive species can have on native species populations and the overall ecology of an ecosystem. I just enyoy catching fish. And I was stoked to see this guy excited to catch a fish that i have enjoyed catching and that many people would rather not catch.
I swear everytime nick sees a spillway he rips the e-brake and just drifts in there as violently as possible and just starts fishin as if nothing just happend
I enjoy watching your videos as a husband and a father of two that works a lot my fishing days are limited to 0. So watching your videos gives me that peaceful satisfaction feeling that I miss so very much
Another great video. We have lots of those small common carp in the UK and they are tremendous sport on light tackle. Glad you were pleased, they are great fish!
Common Carp are just that in my area: common. A little reservoir I go to has LOTS of 5-7 pounders. Then there is a good supply of 10-15 pounders that give you a great fight. Then there are what my friends call "Them". You see Them from time to time but are very smart and cautious. Personally I call them "Typhoon Class". 20-25 pounds of break your arm Common Carp. Like you said: some people don't think anything special about the Carp. But to us who go after them with micro ultralight poles and 4-6 pound line, they are the best fight we found around here. Congrats on your first time catch!
Carp are over 50 lbs where I used to fish. Mine got off the hook but a friend caught one 55...I think he said it took over a half hour to real it in...Carp are easy to catch and fun sport fish...
They put up a good fight but they give up pretty quickly. I’ll take a massive trout on a fly rod any day I are a carp. I do think carp are fun on a fly rod or light tackle
Now thats a great day out 🎣 fishing. 👍 watching this makes my 43 yr old butt want to get back out an do it again. i hung it up 15 yrs ago for hunting. but this video just re-sparked my old passion thanks dude.
I was bass fishing on a float tube once and got a big bite. Put up a great fight all excited to see the bass I had landed and........ a 12 pound carp. Same feeling.
Absolutely love this!! My father took me to fish at places like this all the time💙 when I was 4-6.I learned to fish anywhere,he called it billy goating🤣keep up your passion my man!!
Damn! Your channel reminds me of my youth! When you didn’t care what you caught as long as you caught it! Really cool stuff! Makes we wanna get the ol catfish rods out a go find a simple creek!👍
Check out the European carp fishing bite alarms I got a set for carp and catfish and there is nothing more exhilarating than hearing that alarm start screaming
What fun...Nice scenery, nice music. Well done. I liked how you really showed what the fish you caught looked like & what they were, for those of us who dont know for sure. Nice, pleasant adventure. Thank you...😉👍🇺🇸
Hey Nick, just a possible word of advice from my own experience, I would suggest allowing whatever takes you have on the live sunfish to unfold for a while before setting the hook, at least 15 seconds. Could lead you to some better hookups. Just an idea, keep up the strong work!
I fish creeks like this all the time and it's always minnows/small fish nibbling at the bait. When the group gets big enough it feels and moves like a wierd bite but usually just minnows.
If I know theares pike in thear I like to let them take a few minutes extra or atleast a good run to avoid pulling the bait out of their mouth but most of the fishing holes up hear that size dont have anything decent size in them .so I will react on the hit right away .I like to light a little fishing fire cook a few dogs and have myself a few buds .keep up the good times and rip a few more good luck you guys .enjoy the season and stay virus free
That looked like a great trip. Congrats on your first carp. I used to love catching those beasts in the tribs of Lake Michigan in mid to late May. We'd catch them one after another; most in the 35" range (never had a scale with us). Lost a few poles to them, too. They'd just rip them right out of the holders. Crazy stuff.
I was just saying to myself: that fish fights just like a (king) carp... beautiful fish. Great to see other people out there get excited by single figure wild carp. I love targeting those "small" fish on wild waters, much cooler than fishing for 40lb+ fish on commercials as is the fashion here in Europe
@@amandahill2308 there are vids on yt that they attach a gopro,to the mainline,,,then a leader to the waterproof housing,,,then a lure,,,,and it looks just like youd imagine,,,,check it out,,,,cool,,,,I love watching feeding time at Basspros big fish tank,,,,where they dump a ton of minnows in the tank, and the fish have at it,,,,you absolutely learn so much in a short time,,,on how the fish feed,,,,,the bait breaks all up,,,and say the bass, for instance, kinda just follow them around,,,then when a single bass is ready, and hungry enough,,he hits the gas,,,,,,those minnows dont stand a chance,,,he attacks like with cheetah speed and takes the minnow at will,,,,youd think the smaller minnow would easily out swim the fat ol bass,,,but when its time,,its not even a close contest,,,that minnow is toast,,,a bass can take a minnow anytime it wants,,no problem,,,,,ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING,,,,and you learn so much from the fishes perspective,,,that we never get to see,,,,li believe that I totally understand why, now, when bass whack a moving lure,,,,I understand WHY, the hit is so powerful,and aggressive, from actually seeing it occur,,at thier level,,,,when your at basspro,,,you HAVE TO SEE THE FEEDING TIME,,,i,love it,,,,😎
The “DO NOT FISH HERE. YOU WILL BE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING” really ruined my thoughts just then, but as long as he keeps showin us these spots, we’ll be alright!
I knew it was gonna be a Common Carp! Awesome, they're such a fun and amazing fish. Congrats on a new species man! Hope to see you catch a lot more of them in the future.
Carp have a very high tendency to feign being tired. I've lost many a carp just off the bank, but my largest was a 45 pound monster. Combos snack crackers (cheddar cheese pretzel) has been my go to carp bait.
I love it when folks beg the fish to "please stay on" LMAO! I'm guilty as heck of doing it! Like we think the fish can hear us! Hahaha! So I stumbled across your channel and I'm "hooked" LOL you go the extra mile hunting fish and that's cool. I do have a ton of questions though. 1st one is how many times have you been bitten by snakes? Or come close to getting bit? Some of those areas look like they could be infested with them!
Very nice video. Nice catches. When you fish where everyone else fishes, the fish are basically over fed. So they don’t bite much. That’s why, just like you did here, I hop into my kayak and find the out of the way places like in the cat tails and lily pads, fish a weedless rubber worm, retrieve it across the top and net some HUGE bass. Bass are my favorite. You catch and release. I catch and grease 🥴 I stock my freezer for the winter.
I recently almost bought a bait caster because i felt like i needed one due to seeing most fishing youtubers use them and seeing you fish how i always have changes my mind on the purchase. At least for now:)
And then on top off that....he turned that POS trash fish back in the estuary. Sorry pal... thumbs down. You cut loose the perfect size eating catfish.
@@Akren905 I'm lucky... there's a small creek in my neighborhood with TONS of fish, the trick is to go there when nobody's swimming, or you might accidentally end up catching a person...
Kim Went, I have used a hard roll, bread bun from a restaurant, & have caught literally dozens of carp, in this manner, placed about a foot below the surface, with an adjustable bobber, ... they can “smell” the bread, & flock to it like putting a “free food” sign on the hook, ...
Just want to say thank you for an excellent video and I enjoyed watching it! I know how it is to find those places with big fish. Hope you keep going with it man!
Yeah carp are a huge feature fish in the UK and Europe. A lot of people here are constantly chasing them. The bigger lake fish are often heavy but don't always fight that hard but fight for a long time. The 10to 25lb mark fight hard and if your lucky enough to have river carp locally lb for lb not much else fights harder. Awesome vid
... so, if you indeed enjoy catching carp I'll leave you with this angling gem - Wonder Bread, and Peanut Butter balled up on a treble hook... enjoy 😂👍🎣🏆
My dad used to make dough bait with honey, peanut butter and cereal, (something like that, wish I could remember) Carp loved it and it was a good snack for us kids.
What we do usually is we put the net in the water first and guided the fish to the net, that way you only need to scoop from the bottom. The fishes are not as mad that way.
Bringing Clarity to Confusion i dont know, but when you are reeling in, and your net isnt in the water yet, so you usually splash the water while trying to scoop the fish. But if the net is already in the water there is no extra movements. I dont know if i explain it clear or not. Hope you get the idea...
I just can't understand how he's never caught a common before, being from Illinois. I grew up in central/E central Iowa (if the weather people and their maps can ever decide lol) and I've caught them all my life. Lakes, rivers, ponds. Hell me and a buddy even caught them in a run off creek from a lake while catching creek chubs.
Every time I watch your videos I'm blown away at the artistry and cinematography you put into each of them. You have talent dude. Also, I love seeing people catch carp and get surprised at their fight.
I was gonna type the same thing. I've seen guys fish with bluegills the size of hands convinced they are gonna catch the "big one" all that does is kill the fish and gives turtles something to eat. I have this live bait rule. nothing bigger then my index finger. it's worked.
@@eddies1541 nah brother your good I carry at least 4 rods and my takle bag is around 50 lbs less is not more when targeting species or going out and fishing 1 ultra heavy rod tsunami saltx one bait caster for my crank/slash one 10 lbs test penn clash 3500 medium rod for finicky fish and 2 all around rod Penn ssv5 mated with a 7 foot toad rod 20lb test braid fg knot to 17 lb flouro and quantum s3 spinning rod with a very fast tip for bouncing the bottom
MR 618 watch your gear mate going down banks like that ive broken eyes on rods and bent bail arms plus had long wet shorts on climbing an electric fence years ago got a couple of bolts off it jumped backwards off it landed on me back pack my reel inside suffered a bent shaft I didn't notice it till I got it serviced at the shop.lol I fish the sea off the rocks in northern new zealand for snapper kahawai trevally and kingfish I carry a pack size around 65 litres with up to 45pound or so of weight alot of the time especially if a mate or two are joining me I fill it with 2-5kg of pillchard-which are basically large sardines and also up to 20pounds or more of ground bait I like to have plenty spare incase its rough and some still frozen in my pack to keep my fresh fish cold also food water and tackle plus what ever else I need and I carry a rated 60pound 8ft rod also another 8ft6 rod and a gaff those in 1 hand and I walk upn down big farm hills bits of bush now and again also scramble down banks to the ocean we quite ofen walk up to 30 mins sometimes 40 there are guys I know that walk over an hour or more when they go on missions:) im not that young anymore be 40 in a few months so still doin hard yards gota keep fit.. this covid 19 crap has ment that by the 2 of may itl be longest time without fishing in 13 years am so annoyed and itching to go:(
As long as you stay in the confines of what is high water mark in most states its legal to use waterway in his defense water level was low and he was able to stay in the legal limits of that. Check your state and local laws regarding waterways and useage of them. Youll be surprised whats public areas.
Carp are one of the most awesome species to catch if you ask me, along with tench (which you guys don't have over in the US). They fight so freaking hard. I think it would be fun to see you specifically targeting carp occasionally :) I think you could have quite a bit of success over there. Here, we have the problem that they are caught so often that they learn how to recognise end tackle and lines and stuff, but I guess over there that won't be the case at the spots you tend to fish. And another plus: they can get really, really huge. Over at my favourite fishing spot over here in the Netherlands, there are apparently some 60 pounders and tons of 40 pound carp.
@@618Fishing Awesome man! Definitely looking forward to that! Keep up the great vids! You're about the only fishing channel that I devoutly watch every time a new vid comes out :)
Lake Erie has some huge drums, but the locals call them sheep head. Stupid fish, they will swallow everything, bait, hook, weights, line, and then just lay there like they are dead. They don't fight at all, even when you land them.
I can't go fishing anymore because of my health but your great videos make it easier to deal with. Thank you.
I’m so sorry to hear that. If I couldn’t fish, I don’t know what I would do 😂
Wish u health
I hope you are still with us
This dude just seems so genuinely excited every single time he goes out and I just love to see him enjoying himself
Yeah watching this dude has made me make up my mind to get back into fishing.
Just being out “there” is my “Peace of Mind Time”, ...
I love fishing I would go EVERYDAY if I could. A bad day fishing, Is better than not fishing at all ! 😊
@@cowgoesmoo3850 I do go every day lol and I get paid to do it, in a way. I work with special needs guy and he loves fishing.
I remember when I was younger (now I'm 18) and I would always wine whenever their would be no catch, but the thing is, the more your grow, the more you realize life is nature. Your life can go it's own way, and just the fact that he was even able to get where he got, catch something, is all that matters. I'm a believer, but Even God has his own will just liken nature. My Grandma passed away this year, not from covid, she died from a stroke. I'm happy she's up there in peace. I had Covid, but all I had was 3 day cold, and a weird taste and smell issue where I couldn't do any of the 2 for a month. Strangely my sibling couldn't do either for like 2-3months.
Why do I find it funny that he releases the bass gently, but yeets the blue gill. 🤣😂
I always give bluegill a little bit of a toss with the idea being that maybe they will stop coming after my bait and let the bigger fish come in. Living in Illinois, I swear bluegill makes up like 90% of the fish population and I'm tired of catching them. One day I caught 14 bluegill in the span of two hours, + 1 bluegill that I caught twice. The water was clear and I let him go, cast out my line and watched him turn right around and grab it again...
KermitTheGamer lolz 😂
You should see the spin I can get on small turtles when I toss them back!
@@KermitTheGamer21 were I live the blue gills give a good fight
@@damianolsen6763 a bluegill at the end of the day, can't be that great of a fight
~Chops sunfish in half~
*"see u later buddy"*
hi Theodore
@@meep6942
Sorry, you must have me confused with someone else.
Thanks
Hhahahahahahahahha
Lol, that something me and my family would totally do
🤣🤣🤣🤣
The photography is so good on these videos, the close ups on foliage, the drone shots. It's extremely high quality production.
I love how excited that you get when you catch a fish! You don't care if it's 2" or 20"! Love it!
I agree! And how he eases them back in the water when he can. I love that 'see ya later, buddy'.
I agree. If you like his excitement, check out creek fishing adventures
@@clayscheirer9913 nc, 9.
618 Fishing: uses satellite imaging and drones to scout fishing locations
Me: drives past a pond "I think I'll fish there next"
Lol same bro same
It's just google earth.
what's a Google
Lol right on me too
Do that in texas you'll get shot
I randomly chanced upon your channel...A fishing addict myself, though in India it's mainly licenced fishing at big lakes....and not much of sport fishing Love the intro songs..and the way you set the fishes free...You have a new sub.. ❤️
Loads of love from India.
Loved seeing you so excited with that wild carp. A 5lb wildie will go like a 15lb stock carp, plenty of muscle. We still have a few in the rivers here in England, good fun on light tackle
The last time I saw anyone get as excited over catching a Carp as were was when my 9 yr old son caught his first one. Here in Wisconsin, the only people that have never caught tons of Carps are those that have never fished.
As others have said, I love your enthusiasm just catching a tiny bass or Bluegill. NEVER lose that Joy no matter how old you get.
The fight from a lunker carp is one of the greatest fishing experiences a fisherman can ever have.
Yup, and when they see you, they'll take off like a runaway truck. 😁
“See ya later buddy.” Always said this when releasing a fish since I was a kid. I’ve been here since the beginning and I think this is the first time I’m commenting on this phrase, but I think you should really start a merch line like tshirts or soemthing with a bass or what not and it just says see ya later buddy. Idk maybe it’s just me but if by one.
Ever since I was a kid.
I agree
I did and still do this because of him
But i would of released them in creek. Not back in the stagnant water
I'd buy one!
Another great episode!! My son and I caught some giant sunfish the other day and he said "see ya later buddy" every time we released them.
That's awesome to hear Chris!
@@618Fishing i used blugills to catch bass, but then found out it is illegal in CA to use a gamefish to catch a gamefish. sunfish works so well! did u ever check your local laws?
Some say that every time they release the fish into the frying pan... lol
Nice to see someone excited about catching a carp. It saddens me that so many here in the states just see them as trash. They are an absolute blast to catch. Love it.
Cause they are invasive and are killing off other species of fish in our rivers and lakes.
@@Geion you make a good point. Should I consider largmouth bass a trash fish in California? Simply because it is an introduced species in my state? Should I encouraged people to kill each one they catch? Or should I just enjoy catching the fish? Not really trying to argue with you. Because you are correct. But the majority of the freshwater fish I have caught in my life have been introduced to the waters by humans. For better or for worse we happen to live on a planet that has been drastically altered by human activity. I dont see a reason to not enjoy catching a good sized fish just because people in the past decided to introduce the species into waters they should not be in. I just catch what bites and enjoy it.
@@dockking3622 don't know about that. The reason I said what I did about carp is because the Asian carp has completely fucked up large portions of the Mississippi River to the point where the indigenous fish have all died off. It's so bad that they have set up mechanisms to prevent them from being able to get into the great lakes for fear of the same thing eventually happening there.
@@Geion ya those Asian carp are a menace. I have seen videos. Their numbers are crazy. And they are a real threat to those ecosystems. I definitely don't deny the devistaing impact invasive species can have on native species populations and the overall ecology of an ecosystem. I just enyoy catching fish. And I was stoked to see this guy excited to catch a fish that i have enjoyed catching and that many people would rather not catch.
@@Geion "asian carp" is not "common", "mirror" or "grass" carp. This is invasive and a plague, others just fishes...
Awesome video bruz, here in Australia, Carp cause big problems with our creeks and rivers and we release them 40ft up the bank.
To the sunfish who gave his life, we salute you!
RIP green sunfish 😭
A warriors death
So sad 😭 salute
We can't do that where im from, but it works super good from the peeps ive seen, get some big ass bass
@@ashina5924 Where can you not use live baits ?
I swear everytime nick sees a spillway he rips the e-brake and just drifts in there as violently as possible and just starts fishin as if nothing just happend
This is why Carp fishing in the UK is number 1, they are sooo strong. My biggest common carp is 52lb 09oz.
69lbs with a oneida
Well there are several Billion here in Australia you can have back
Holy carp.
How is it number 1 you mad man 😂😂😂 salmon fishing is number 1, trout fishing is number 2 and Carp is 3rd. Stop making up lies 😂😂😂😂😂
Landlocked giant stripers 😆
I enjoy watching your videos as a husband and a father of two that works a lot my fishing days are limited to 0. So watching your videos gives me that peaceful satisfaction feeling that I miss so very much
Another great video. We have lots of those small common carp in the UK and they are tremendous sport on light tackle. Glad you were pleased, they are great fish!
Imagine driving by and seeing this dude weighing his net
Common Carp are just that in my area: common. A little reservoir I go to has LOTS of 5-7 pounders. Then there is a good supply of 10-15 pounders that give you a great fight. Then there are what my friends call "Them". You see Them from time to time but are very smart and cautious. Personally I call them "Typhoon Class". 20-25 pounds of break your arm Common Carp. Like you said: some people don't think anything special about the Carp. But to us who go after them with micro ultralight poles and 4-6 pound line, they are the best fight we found around here. Congrats on your first time catch!
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U gotta snag them
Carp are over 50 lbs where I used to fish. Mine got off the hook but a friend caught one 55...I think he said it took over a half hour to real it in...Carp are easy to catch and fun sport fish...
I don't care what anyone says, a carp is one of my favorite species to fish for. always a good fight. nice fish!!!
Tench are nice to catch and always give good fights
I hear that brother 🤜🤛
Muskys give you a good fight
They put up a good fight but they give up pretty quickly. I’ll take a massive trout on a fly rod any day I are a carp. I do think carp are fun on a fly rod or light tackle
Wonder bread and peanut butter balls on a treble hook #karpkilla1 😂👍🎣🏆
Now thats a great day out 🎣 fishing. 👍 watching this makes my 43 yr old butt want to get back out an do it again.
i hung it up 15 yrs ago for hunting. but this video just re-sparked my old passion thanks dude.
When he said "Carp" it felt like my prom date telling me it's too soon.
I was bass fishing on a float tube once and got a big bite. Put up a great fight all excited to see the bass I had landed and........ a 12 pound carp. Same feeling.
That is sheer excellence in catch and release. Well done. Very exciting to watch.
“Been fishing in the little puddle for a little over an hour” hahaha I felt that
Carp fight so hard, their a ball to catch! It always amazes me to see the type of fish that come out of those little water holes.
Yeah and people do eat them.
I like your attitude and your sportsmanship! Love to go fishin with ya!!
It's cool how you say "goodbye buddy" when you release the fish. You're like the Bob Ross of fishing... ( :
Absolutely love this!! My father took me to fish at places like this all the time💙 when I was 4-6.I learned to fish anywhere,he called it billy goating🤣keep up your passion my man!!
Damn! Your channel reminds me of my youth! When you didn’t care what you caught as long as you caught it! Really cool stuff! Makes we wanna get the ol catfish rods out a go find a simple creek!👍
Those bite bells get my blood rushing every time, without fail
me too! best sound in the world
A bait feeder/clicker does the job too
Check out the European carp fishing bite alarms I got a set for carp and catfish and there is nothing more exhilarating than hearing that alarm start screaming
My fishing line always stuck on that bell so i never use it😂😂
And my little arm hairs stand up all prickly when the drag rips out!!!
What fun...Nice scenery, nice music. Well done. I liked how you really showed what the fish you caught looked like & what they were, for those of us who dont know for sure. Nice, pleasant adventure. Thank you...😉👍🇺🇸
Nice catch man! Beautiful carp. Those rascals fight like hell too! So much fun to catch!! I love hitting little holes around Georgia.
Hey Nick, just a possible word of advice from my own experience, I would suggest allowing whatever takes you have on the live sunfish to unfold for a while before setting the hook, at least 15 seconds. Could lead you to some better hookups. Just an idea, keep up the strong work!
Minimum 10 count
And if it's a circle hook reel into it slowly go to fast or jerk it pulls right out of its mouth lost so many fish that way
I fish creeks like this all the time and it's always minnows/small fish nibbling at the bait. When the group gets big enough it feels and moves like a wierd bite but usually just minnows.
YES .. Pulling the bait right out their mouth i fish open bail alot just to let them get it further in their mouth
If I know theares pike in thear I like to let them take a few minutes extra or atleast a good run to avoid pulling the bait out of their mouth but most of the fishing holes up hear that size dont have anything decent size in them .so I will react on the hit right away .I like to light a little fishing fire cook a few dogs and have myself a few buds .keep up the good times and rip a few more good luck you guys .enjoy the season and stay virus free
That looked like a great trip. Congrats on your first carp. I used to love catching those beasts in the tribs of Lake Michigan in mid to late May. We'd catch them one after another; most in the 35" range (never had a scale with us). Lost a few poles to them, too. They'd just rip them right out of the holders. Crazy stuff.
Tippy dam. If you know what I mean. Took lots of them out there.
hahaha holy cow man I'd be bummed if that drug my pole in, but I can definitely see that happening
I was just saying to myself: that fish fights just like a (king) carp... beautiful fish. Great to see other people out there get excited by single figure wild carp. I love targeting those "small" fish on wild waters, much cooler than fishing for 40lb+ fish on commercials as is the fashion here in Europe
Beautiful video bro.... well done, great music. Not a fisher but made me want to fish 😂 Keep it up.
Never seen someone get so excited over a common carp... Congrats beautiful fish❤️... We have alot in the UK if ever over the pond 😉
Fishing is therapeutic. I don't even know why I'm here.
It definitely is.
The rona making us all go stir crazy
Time to get, on/in, or near the water, ...lmbo!
Its my therapy. Nothing compares to throwing a line out and letting your mind go blank
You need therapy.
No judgment...I have watched 5 of his videos this morning.
Planning some direct therapy later...
Be well...
How cool would it be if everytime I flushed the toilet it said " c- ya little buddy"?
Lmao 😂😂
I tend to say you can get out and swim smelly 💩
More like BEAST stroke sometimes (3 flushes later) what you’re still here ?
Insanely cool
I usually say Fire one, foosh.
Im loving your spillway series. I have to do some this year as well.
You should!
@@618Fishing i will for sure this summer.
Really nice young man. No foul language, thank you for that. Good fishing.
Your energy and excitement keeps me watching catch after catch .
It would be so cool if it was a Luer that had a little tiny tiny camera attached to it and you can actually see everything from the Lures perspective
That would be amazing dude!
@@amandahill2308 there are vids on yt that they attach a gopro,to the mainline,,,then a leader to the waterproof housing,,,then a lure,,,,and it looks just like youd imagine,,,,check it out,,,,cool,,,,I love watching feeding time at Basspros big fish tank,,,,where they dump a ton of minnows in the tank, and the fish have at it,,,,you absolutely learn so much in a short time,,,on how the fish feed,,,,,the bait breaks all up,,,and say the bass, for instance, kinda just follow them around,,,then when a single bass is ready, and hungry enough,,he hits the gas,,,,,,those minnows dont stand a chance,,,he attacks like with cheetah speed and takes the minnow at will,,,,youd think the smaller minnow would easily out swim the fat ol bass,,,but when its time,,its not even a close contest,,,that minnow is toast,,,a bass can take a minnow anytime it wants,,no problem,,,,,ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING,,,,and you learn so much from the fishes perspective,,,that we never get to see,,,,li believe that I totally understand why, now, when bass whack a moving lure,,,,I understand WHY, the hit is so powerful,and aggressive, from actually seeing it occur,,at thier level,,,,when your at basspro,,,you HAVE TO SEE THE FEEDING TIME,,,i,love it,,,,😎
The “DO NOT FISH HERE. YOU WILL BE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING” really ruined my thoughts just then, but as long as he keeps showin us these spots, we’ll be alright!
Nobody should own the creek.
where is the sign could not see it
@@dmac7406 rivers, hell no. Creeks? Yah, that's my property
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Have you tried using circle hooks?? Id recommended to start rigging them up you’ll start pulling in a lot more fish!
That was lots of fun watching your fish, and you’re a real good at that 👍😉I may take that hobby up one day👌🤔🌞
Your satellite scouting work paid off with multiple species, a serene environment and a brand new PB of species. I enjoyed that adventure.
That water looks so nice all the fish had great color and no parasites.
Congrats on the new species. I love common carp. They fight hard and are a lot of fun
"30 minutes later.. Guys I've been fishing here for a little bit over an HOUR" 😂
I love you channel I am a newer to it and it is by far my favorite fishing channel keep up the great 👍 work !
That smaller catfish was a perfect size for eating! Nice video and congrats on the new species of fish you caught! Thumbs up all day man!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I knew it was gonna be a Common Carp! Awesome, they're such a fun and amazing fish. Congrats on a new species man! Hope to see you catch a lot more of them in the future.
Carp have a very high tendency to feign being tired. I've lost many a carp just off the bank, but my largest was a 45 pound monster. Combos snack crackers (cheddar cheese pretzel) has been my go to carp bait.
they love dogfood aswell
When that carp took I was thinking " Well it's either another channel cat or a carp" I was surprised when it was fairly good sized carp
Thank you for the joy I have 😊 watching you catch fish
Nice video and editing. Fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.
me peacefully watching;
this guy: *dramatically releases fish with a sincere tone* "see ya later buddy..."
I love it when folks beg the fish to "please stay on" LMAO! I'm guilty as heck of doing it! Like we think the fish can hear us! Hahaha! So I stumbled across your channel and I'm "hooked" LOL you go the extra mile hunting fish and that's cool. I do have a ton of questions though. 1st one is how many times have you been bitten by snakes? Or come close to getting bit? Some of those areas look like they could be infested with them!
7:46 what happened to the screw that holds in the reel handle?😂
That reel squeaks a lot like its going to fall apart every handle turn!
I love your camera work. Awesome shots!! Big love from Oregon!!
Very nice video. Nice catches. When you fish where everyone else fishes, the fish are basically over fed. So they don’t bite much. That’s why, just like you did here, I hop into my kayak and find the out of the way places like in the cat tails and lily pads, fish a weedless rubber worm, retrieve it across the top and net some HUGE bass. Bass are my favorite. You catch and release. I catch and grease 🥴 I stock my freezer for the winter.
I just love how calm you are in stead of being overhyped like those other guys.
4:43 when a fish 🎣 doesn’t here him say “see ya later buddy” 😳
Never seen anybody get excited about a bugle-mouth Bass.
I recently almost bought a bait caster because i felt like i needed one due to seeing most fishing youtubers use them and seeing you fish how i always have changes my mind on the purchase. At least for now:)
YOU TRULY HAVE A BEAUIFUL CHANNEL. LIFE IS SO PRECIOUS. LIVE EVERY DAY LIKE IT,S YOUR LAST. "CHEERS TO YOU MY BROTHER "
By the title I thought you actually found a new species. I feel slightly cheated
And then on top off that....he turned that POS trash fish back in the estuary. Sorry pal... thumbs down. You cut loose the perfect size eating catfish.
He’s not a fuckin biologist
He’s caught like 9000x more fish than I have and I’ve caught plenty of carp, how is that possibly a new species for him?
If you paid any attention, he said it’s a new species FOR HIM
@@hawaiianseaturtle009 if you payed attention to the title, it says Giant New Species.... Smartass
“I’m not gonna say it”, “I’m not gonna say it”, yea I’m not gonna say it”
0.2 seconds later: “FISH ON!”
“I did not want to fish this spill way “
Me : I haven’t even gone fishing for the past 16 days
amateur, havent gone fishin since september 2019
Or those who legally cant.... wish we could. Even for micros.
I feel the pain! middle of the spring Chinook run and all fishing is closed down!
Neo Goga you’re slacking. GET OUT THERE. Go alone, stay away.
@@Akren905 I'm lucky... there's a small creek in my neighborhood with TONS of fish, the trick is to go there when nobody's swimming, or you might accidentally end up catching a person...
Dude I love these videos. Everything about it, you energy, and also the “see you later buddy.”
Cool trip very nice channel and big old carp 👍. Get yourself a good rope they always come in handy later man !!
I always feel like he’s gonna get me to click when he says “NEW SPECIES” and he catches a turtle hahah
Jose Presas lol
I've had snapping turtles while trout fishing thankfully never had a hook set but they fight all the way to where you are standing then let go.
Me, an Australian, watching him release the carp: 😱
They are invasive in the USA. It’s actually illegal to throw them back on Minnesota.
All carp in aus must be destroyed and highly illegal to release
Yeah, definitely should never throw one back. Ever. I’m Wyoming they kill our environment and our trout. After seeing him release it, idk.
Kill it with fire 🔥
@@sebastiansatorius3242 yes then eat it they aren't invasive here but I am sad he throw it back could have been a nice 4 ppl dinner
Common carp are my favorite to catch! And they are massive 30 lbs or more! The fights are insane! If you dont stop the run they will spool you.👍
Been Wondering how do you catch them. What bait is good to use on them. Everytime I go I see them hanging by but them seem interested in my bait
Kim Went, I have used a hard roll, bread bun from a restaurant, & have caught literally dozens of carp, in this manner, placed about a foot below the surface, with an adjustable bobber, ... they can “smell” the bread, & flock to it like putting a “free food” sign on the hook, ...
I stumbled across this channel by accident. Love the energy he puts out. Nice catch.
Nice style of video and enthusiasm is refreshing!!
Your slogan saying should be
SEE YOU LATER BUDDY
Lol
I say it to lol
Hey will you ever do a catfish catch and cook
I cant believe you've never caught a carp before, im very curious how long you have been fishing
Just want to say thank you for an excellent video and I enjoyed watching it! I know how it is to find those places with big fish. Hope you keep going with it man!
Yeah carp are a huge feature fish in the UK and Europe. A lot of people here are constantly chasing them. The bigger lake fish are often heavy but don't always fight that hard but fight for a long time. The 10to 25lb mark fight hard and if your lucky enough to have river carp locally lb for lb not much else fights harder. Awesome vid
Fishing for carp is so much fun! They just don’t give up,
... so, if you indeed enjoy catching carp I'll leave you with this angling gem - Wonder Bread, and Peanut Butter balled up on a treble hook... enjoy 😂👍🎣🏆
That's almost as good as canned corn for lake trout.
My dad used to make dough bait with honey, peanut butter and cereal, (something like that, wish I could remember) Carp loved it and it was a good snack for us kids.
Treble hooks for carp? You sir, are a savage and a heathen, you might as well be spear fishing ffs! 😔🔫
Nice carp my friend! They fight really hard and when they see the net they get mad!
haha I noticed that! Thanks for watching man
What we do usually is we put the net in the water first and guided the fish to the net, that way you only need to scoop from the bottom. The fishes are not as mad that way.
@@29chhangte how do they know what the net is to get mad? Aren't they mad already? I'm a fisherman too..
Bringing Clarity to Confusion i dont know, but when you are reeling in, and your net isnt in the water yet, so you usually splash the water while trying to scoop the fish. But if the net is already in the water there is no extra movements. I dont know if i explain it clear or not. Hope you get the idea...
I just can't understand how he's never caught a common before, being from Illinois. I grew up in central/E central Iowa (if the weather people and their maps can ever decide lol) and I've caught them all my life. Lakes, rivers, ponds. Hell me and a buddy even caught them in a run off creek from a lake while catching creek chubs.
Definitely my top type of fishing 💯grate work buddy
Every time I watch your videos I'm blown away at the artistry and cinematography you put into each of them. You have talent dude. Also, I love seeing people catch carp and get surprised at their fight.
When you're having problems like that weekend in a lot of bites but you're not hooking up downsize
I was gonna type the same thing. I've seen guys fish with bluegills the size of hands convinced they are gonna catch the "big one" all that does is kill the fish and gives turtles something to eat. I have this live bait rule. nothing bigger then my index finger. it's worked.
In a number of states, i.e. Minnesota and Wisconsin, his returning carp to the water alive would actually be against regulations.
We've always called them bank fish. When ya catch them, leave them on the bank. The orientals go bat shit crazy for them though.
In Britain they are trophy fish and a blast to catch but that’s because they are native to our country and I can get why you don’t like them
Carrying all that gear everywhere must be a hassle
Thanks for the hassle tho 618
I am a kid and I carry that much lol 😂 I fish for everything and I carry 4 rods and 25-30 pounds of tackle and a net
@@eddies1541 that's a bit overkill buddy
@@eddies1541 nah brother your good I carry at least 4 rods and my takle bag is around 50 lbs less is not more when targeting species or going out and fishing 1 ultra heavy rod tsunami saltx one bait caster for my crank/slash one 10 lbs test penn clash 3500 medium rod for finicky fish and 2 all around rod Penn ssv5 mated with a 7 foot toad rod 20lb test braid fg knot to 17 lb flouro and quantum s3 spinning rod with a very fast tip for bouncing the bottom
MR 618 watch your gear mate going down banks like that ive broken eyes on rods and bent bail arms plus had long wet shorts on climbing an electric fence years ago got a couple of bolts off it jumped backwards off it landed on me back pack my reel inside suffered a bent shaft I didn't notice it till I got it serviced at the shop.lol I fish the sea off the rocks in northern new zealand for snapper kahawai trevally and kingfish I carry a pack size around 65 litres with up to 45pound or so of weight alot of the time especially if a mate or two are joining me I fill it with 2-5kg of pillchard-which are basically large sardines and also up to 20pounds or more of ground bait I like to have plenty spare incase its rough and some still frozen in my pack to keep my fresh fish cold also food water and tackle plus what ever else I need and I carry a rated 60pound 8ft rod also another 8ft6 rod and a gaff those in 1 hand and I walk upn down big farm hills bits of bush now and again also scramble down banks to the ocean we quite ofen walk up to 30 mins sometimes 40 there are guys I know that walk over an hour or more when they go on missions:) im not that young anymore be 40 in a few months so still doin hard yards gota keep fit.. this covid 19 crap has ment that by the 2 of may itl be longest time without fishing in 13 years am so annoyed and itching to go:(
Something tells me this is going to be the most awesome vid's ever!!!
Hello, there I will chat later,,,TIME TO WATCH U FIRST TIME FISHING 🍀
This is a great video man. Just pure, honest fishing. Maybe tresspassing, but understandable.
As long as you stay in the confines of what is high water mark in most states its legal to use waterway in his defense water level was low and he was able to stay in the legal limits of that. Check your state and local laws regarding waterways and useage of them. Youll be surprised whats public areas.
Carp are one of the most awesome species to catch if you ask me, along with tench (which you guys don't have over in the US). They fight so freaking hard. I think it would be fun to see you specifically targeting carp occasionally :) I think you could have quite a bit of success over there. Here, we have the problem that they are caught so often that they learn how to recognise end tackle and lines and stuff, but I guess over there that won't be the case at the spots you tend to fish. And another plus: they can get really, really huge. Over at my favourite fishing spot over here in the Netherlands, there are apparently some 60 pounders and tons of 40 pound carp.
man carp are so much fun to catch so I'll definitely be targeting them in the future.. I have one spot where there are some giants!
@@618Fishing Awesome man! Definitely looking forward to that! Keep up the great vids! You're about the only fishing channel that I devoutly watch every time a new vid comes out :)
Keep your eyes peeled for arrow heads when your walking small creeks and I've caught huge carp out of Ohio river tributaries
Lake Erie has some huge drums, but the locals call them sheep head. Stupid fish, they will swallow everything, bait, hook, weights, line, and then just lay there like they are dead. They don't fight at all, even when you land them.
I wonder how many times he’s said “see ya later buddy” in all these videos 😂
I love that part. 🎣
9865413565247984124 times he has said that
Wtf
Nice to see you taking good care of the fish. Some fishing videos make me angry because they don't respect them.
Carp are my favourite fish to catch. Great fighters. Thumbs up for catch and release.