Great fun watch this one made better for me because this is one of my local waters. Don't beat yourself up too much about failing though. Canals in this area have been the target of an Otter introduction programme over recent years. This "unnavigable-bubble" section as you call it is completely dry and marshes over ultimately at both ends and there is no way Otters would get here naturally plus you often have the Canal and River Trust outside here with a cute and cuddly "Otter toy" on their display trellis promoting their release. Although I have had perch to 3 1/2lb from here the carp catch rate has reduced and most local carpers think there numbers are way down. They tend to be shoal end up far more tightly than they used to be as well, often a protective response to predation. I last found the main shoal in winter in a 20 yard stretch way up in the shallows in winter, a section you cannot legally night fish. The tail damage on your first fish tells the story. It's such a shame because there were and maybe still are "some" nice fish left including one called "two tone linear one side only"....snappy little name that, but describes it nicely. You should have nipped to the pub, they do amazing home made pies...after all it's what the Melton Mowbray area is most famous for! There was once talk over making this section "re-naviga-bubble" but they gave up on the idea because it was too hard to pronounce! Lol
I'm not on Facebook. Can someone please come up with a challenge for Mark where if he fails he has to eat a whole pot of freshly pitted olives from the supermarket! That would have me in stitches! Great episode btw!
I absolutely love these challenges, Mark is a total legend. The chemistry between the pair is always obvious. My only criticism is this, although we do want the challenge to be tough and a stretch for mark to complete. Surely we all also want to see him catch and plenty of action? So could I request next time that the challenge be a little bit more exciting perhaps?
Difficult one but a very nice result nonetheless! Too bad with the decaff thing.. maybe you should expand into the world of hot berry extract drinks ;)
Great video. I wish I have seen this earlier. I know this canal well and could have put you on some carp on another stretch of the same canal containing upper doubles. Or you could have dropped onto the Beeston canal in Notts for carp.
great vid again guys, always a joy to you struggle, celebrate, grund and grind. and by the way liked the tench song you should record it and use it as intro ;p
Fished that basin a lot. The perch hang about close against the wall where he's sitting, right under his feet ! I actually saw a chap accidentally catch a 2lb'er on sweetcorn he'd just dropped in checking his shot. Just about exactly the same spot as well !
I love the challenge and look forward to all the episodes but to be honest i have to say this wasnt one of the better ones. Not so much banter between Mark and Harry. Very little technical info in terms of rigs and baits and a lot of time spent chasing perch. Just my opinion guys still looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for your feedback Christopher, we thought there was lots of banter. It was a shame the perch were not being cooperative and we will ensure there is more technical info in the future.
Catch a gudgeon using only worms....do that and your bloody good,then catch 2 perch to half pound using same again,then catch 2 zander no less than 3lb each using 1 perch as bait😂😂😂😂.
Best thing to do is to take your time with the fish, if it is tensing up, then lower it back down to the mat. They will get used to the feel of you holding them and will relax eventually. Some carp will take longer than others. Always have water on hand to keep them wet and comfortable. We will have some carp handling videos coming to youtube soon.
I watch these with my wife and we wetting are self's "rub up against the bush on the way in" 😂😂
Great video mark. Thank you again for not over hyping and promoting company's tackle and bait and just concentrating on the fishing.
Hes a walking talking advert for fox lol
"Non-navigable" section was great 😂 so nice to see carp anglers having a laugh, fishing is too serious sometimes
i know it's kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?
@Leonardo Ronan flixportal =)
@Adam Marcos thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it!!
@Leonardo Ronan No problem :)
Could watch these challenges all day Mark. Great seeing someone having fun and enjoying their fishing, challenging or not. Keep it up mate
Great fun watch this one made better for me because this is one of my local waters. Don't beat yourself up too much about failing though. Canals in this area have been the target of an Otter introduction programme over recent years. This "unnavigable-bubble" section as you call it is completely dry and marshes over ultimately at both ends and there is no way Otters would get here naturally plus you often have the Canal and River Trust outside here with a cute and cuddly "Otter toy" on their display trellis promoting their release. Although I have had perch to 3 1/2lb from here the carp catch rate has reduced and most local carpers think there numbers are way down. They tend to be shoal end up far more tightly than they used to be as well, often a protective response to predation. I last found the main shoal in winter in a 20 yard stretch way up in the shallows in winter, a section you cannot legally night fish. The tail damage on your first fish tells the story.
It's such a shame because there were and maybe still are "some" nice fish left including one called "two tone linear one side only"....snappy little name that, but describes it nicely.
You should have nipped to the pub, they do amazing home made pies...after all it's what the Melton Mowbray area is most famous for!
There was once talk over making this section "re-naviga-bubble" but they gave up on the idea because it was too hard to pronounce!
Lol
Where is the section , would love to check it. Thanks Craig
As usual this was quality. Harry & Mark are made for each other. Best Bromance around 😂
Danny Perkins I think they gay though
I'm not on Facebook. Can someone please come up with a challenge for Mark where if he fails he has to eat a whole pot of freshly pitted olives from the supermarket! That would have me in stitches! Great episode btw!
Nice one guys really enjoyed it like the rest of them hope to see a lot more of the challenge
"if you brush against the bush as you go in, then thats how you want it" classsic lmao.
Another great challenge vid keep them coming Mark and may see you down at East Delph my local fishery
great vid guys 🖒🖒🖒 ive had some nice carp and chub out of the spot in tring you fished,ahame you didnt have longer there....keep the films coming....👍
Another top challenge good effort chaps
And behold, the limited edition DPM Supa Brolly was born.
Another great challenge! Keep em coming! :)
I absolutely love these challenges, Mark is a total legend. The chemistry between the pair is always obvious. My only criticism is this, although we do want the challenge to be tough and a stretch for mark to complete. Surely we all also want to see him catch and plenty of action? So could I request next time that the challenge be a little bit more exciting perhaps?
genuinely crying with laughter at the beard trimming I have the same razor and proper slices you up lol
Awesome challenge, keep them coming :) :)
Difficult one but a very nice result nonetheless! Too bad with the decaff thing.. maybe you should expand into the world of hot berry extract drinks ;)
An intolerance to caffeine due to excessive tea drinking on the bank is the carpiest thing I've ever heard.
Zrfreekickers yes
Great video. I wish I have seen this earlier. I know this canal well and could have put you on some carp on another stretch of the same canal containing upper doubles. Or you could have dropped onto the Beeston canal in Notts for carp.
Hi I a local carper any chance you can help me with this
great vid again guys, always a joy to you struggle, celebrate, grund and grind. and by the way liked the tench song you should record it and use it as intro ;p
Can we have a new challenge every week please, love these videos. :)
NICE the challenge is back :D we salute you from Slohonor Fishing
Fished that basin a lot. The perch hang about close against the wall where he's sitting, right under his feet ! I actually saw a chap accidentally catch a 2lb'er on sweetcorn he'd just dropped in checking his shot. Just about exactly the same spot as well !
Never been bored so much in my life all you do is laugh
Več sreče prihodnjič !
Tixall wide on the Trent and Mersey.. that does 15lb + carp all day long.. give that a go matey!!!
so true! tetley is the best decaf haha
what camera/lens are you using to film this great looking video?
Any pike in there ?
Made me laugh!!
If Mark doesn't pass the next challenge, I say the punishment is no more tea ever.
what's the music played after you caught the otter attacked carp?
How do you tie your version if the Hinged stiff?
Paste this link into your browser, there is a step by step guide:
foxint.com/home/articles/my-hinged-rig-mark-pitchers/
finally a new challenge
What reels are they in this challenge?
Luvit ...
what is the track playing around 24:04?
What's this stretch of the canal called?
Odd question, but what is the music called at 57:15? Please??
no bother, got it!
big up tony the tench!!!!!!
One day I will invite you for a challenge in Italy!
Jesus... A fox head torch that actually works.
8lb line for perch?! You're not on the river Nile 😅😅😅
Darryl Clarkson he's a carp angler he probably doesn't have 4-5lb line
Darryl Clarkson 8lb ain't a problem he had a 4lb hook link tied on if you listened lol.
No boat traffic m8 :') sitting howling
Well, how you can't catch a perch all day in a canal is beyond me! Haha
where is that canal?
Where about in the midlands is this part of the canal, please
where is that stretch of canal did you find out mate
Where is this location lol
Camolite net float ??? When are we expecting that on the shelfs
Juppleberry 87 He's probably had the spray paint on it lmao
giving u an easy challeng.....break your pb😜...
TrueWhiteLion that's easy let's go France 😁
What happened to Harry’s legendary Carpy bevvy
I had my pb on a olive 32lb 2 oz 🤙🏻
I love the challenge and look forward to all the episodes but to be honest i have to say this wasnt one of the better ones. Not so much banter between Mark and Harry. Very little technical info in terms of rigs and baits and a lot of time spent chasing perch. Just my opinion guys still looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for your feedback Christopher, we thought there was lots of banter. It was a shame the perch were not being cooperative and we will ensure there is more technical info in the future.
Guys when's the next one. I have withdrawals
Never used worms? Lol get the hook through it as many times and cut worm on every curve brutal but effective
FUCKING BEST SERIES ON TH-cam 👍
Try to catch a Double-figure carp in the Shopshire
union canal
Tetley teabags yuk!!!! Get a decent t bag yorkshire tea proper brew !!!!
This canal is by the The Plough Inn ~ Hickling... nice place...
Nice one, now everyone will be down there. Use your brain
Catch a gudgeon using only worms....do that and your bloody good,then catch 2 perch to half pound using same again,then catch 2 zander no less than 3lb each using 1 perch as bait😂😂😂😂.
dont insult the god that is John Wilson lol
White tips to fins is normally indicative of new growth. Another otter attack perhaps?
Bobby Charlton
make more of these vids
knuggeble
I could never hold a carp that long without it flapping like crazy.
I see other people do it all the time not sure how
Best thing to do is to take your time with the fish, if it is tensing up, then lower it back down to the mat. They will get used to the feel of you holding them and will relax eventually. Some carp will take longer than others. Always have water on hand to keep them wet and comfortable. We will have some carp handling videos coming to youtube soon.
it was ok don't think the challenge set was a good one really definitely not in the top 10 of challenges set so hopefully the next one is better
The only reason I'm subscribed. everything else is crap
Wow, can't even put a worm on a hook, WHY WOULD YOU FEEL MEAN? They are bait, it is what they are for. Love the videos but need to toughen up bud.
macht bitte nur videos auf deutsch
Was für eine dämliche Scheisse du laberst
merrr
None Navigable!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA MAde me laugh!!!
Mark even if you can't drink tea you should have at least brought your used bags of tea just to shot how carpy you are . I'm disappointed mark 😒
Mark pitchers is the most boring angler I have ever watched hands down 👌
Fucking otters