Hiya mark, I suffer from anxiety and depression and it's at an all time low atm buddy, when I'm struggling you and your videos get me through some pretty grim days when I'm really low mate, I just wanted to thank you for all you do for guys like me and I'm sure there's other people struggling in these hard times with the wars and covid to buddy, you and harry put a smile on my face when nothing else seems to with your daily chores and with our passion for angling to and I always learn something new to try when i can pull myself together and get bk out on the bank, thanks again mark 🇬🇧 🎣 ✊🏼
Keep doing this Mark it’s great. The effort your going through with your lake at the moment is mental ( you must have a very understanding lady at home) how you manage to do carp life, fox challenges, shows, tutorials aswel as your lake problems is crazy... wish you all the best fella. Keep going mate 🎣
Mark Pitchers hahahahaha I’ve got that amazing talent too. Look forward to watching next episode mate. I’m on linear syndicate all next week so hopefully might get a good watch whilst I’m there 👍🏻👍🏻🎣🎣
Enjoyed it mate it was good meeting you at the northern angling show and having a chat. Looks like a lot of hard work god knows how your fitting in fishing and all your other commitments. Looking forward to your next one.
Another great video what your doing looks amazing thats 41 lucky carp great to see somebody that cares so much for their fish i would love to give you a hand if you need it look forward to the next video thanks mark
Wonderful! Love seeing just how much hard work goes into your lake as you rebuild it. Really glad that all your originals made it through as well. Can't wait to see next months!
Thank you Brian, yes it has definitely been hard work this winter but I cant wait to see the end result, I think its going to be even better than before.. :)
Mark Pitchers I really hope so man, can't wait to see it through your series. On a side note: I look forward to hearing you speak at the North East Carp Conference over Skype or however you do it. 👍😀
Keep em coming Mark really enjoyed this one work your doing down at your pond makes what ive been doing down at mine look insignificant but still worth it in the end.
Great job with cleaning the lake Mark! I really like to watch videos with you and all your challenges, not only those where you have to catch a carp ;) best wishes from PL
wow........ well done mark. video as always are incredible, your no hold bars on video data and updating your viewers on your lake and all that has to be done is impeccable. Just really wanna wish you all the best on the future of your lake and all the work going into it.... who knows if im lucky i might even get to fish it someday !!!! Jon
Thanks Jonathan! Really appreciate the kind words. Well, my lake will be open for exclusive full lake bookings in 2020 so hopefully we'll see you there!
Another fine episode of the man Mark, and after all the bad luck good to see the lake and fish are doing well. Let's hope the worse is behind you now and that you can get some time on the bank to relax.
Really enjoyed seeing the parts about your lake and how you are repairing it, truly fascinating for me as we dont really have anything like that in this country, illegal to stock or transport carp in any private waters here. Great job on this one got some good laughs out of it. Hanging out for the next challenge!
Hi Nick! Really glad you found it interesting mate. MY lake is a massive part of my life so there'll no doubt be lots of behind the scenes footage over the year.. :)
Mark Pitchers Cheers mate, thankyou for taking the time to reply, keep up the good work. Hope you and the family had a great Easter . Back into the office this morning , dreaming about being back on the bank fishing soon hopefully.
Always a laugh a minute with you and Harry are involved hahaha. Never a dull moment. I'm liking this new vlog too, keep these updates coming. You've got a sub from me.
Sounds like a right nightmare. Seeing you use the old mini's brought memory's flooding back .I was using Delkim converts at the time and my brother in law had just purchased two Mini's ,made mine look very old school.
A great blog mark,i`m glad things at your lake are getting sorted for you now mate you must of been out of your mind with worry over it all. Can`t wait for the next challenge either keep so at it up pal.
great vid as allways. great job on getting the lake desilted. heart breaking news but glad its all going better now. if I was closer I would have love to give u a hand keep up the good work
Hi Richard. Thanks so much. Yeah it's been tough but it ultimately it may well be a blessing in disguise, I'm sure the end result will be even better than before :)
First time i have commented on one of your videos Mark, fascinating info on your lake so one of the best 38 minutes of fishing related videos I have seen in a long time, thanks for your effort and good luck with the lake...more about that would be very welcome.
Hi Peter! Well, thank you very much for commenting, it really is appreciated! Really glad you've found the vid interesting mate, the lake is a huge part of my life so there will be lots more behind the scenes footage to come :)
Brilliant am loving this man you certainly work hard for your fish what a credit to the fishing world loving these videos can't wait till the end product👍👍👍
Great Marc , Love your Lake and the way you working on it ! I have my own Lake as Well here in Germany which ia around 12 hectare big and i know what massive work it is . But finally the time i am sitting there with my dog for fishing is priceless ... So keep going and greetings from Germany ✌️
Hi Daniel! Oh cool! Yes it's hard work, and it definitely has it's highs and lows, but ultimately it is very rewarding. Best of luck with your lake for the future mate :)
Hey Mark! Was great to meet you the other day. Was a pleasure to carry your milk and tea...lol. I had 2 lovely fish out the specimen lake the following morning, one being a pb, which topped off a great weekend for me. Thanks again for the reply, and for the selfie mate! :D - tightlines!
Mark Pitchers of course I did! Glad your lake and fencePump fiasco had a few carpy goodies turning up for a trip to New pond! 👍 nice work guys, looking forward to seeing the next one already 😊 👢🎣😎
Mark, you are no doubt the best at what you do online. I always look forward to every video you upload. There is a lot of mediocre carp vids out there but you are streets ahead of the competition. All the best with your lake work. You deserve the vest of luck. Take care mate. Mat
Thanks Rob. No not really, although there hadn't been any tench caught for years I knew we'd get a couple at least because I'd seen them spawning. I'm down my lake most days so I'm pretty in touch with the place. :)
Excellent again mark. That bream at the end looked liked it had piles mate. Great that a few of the biggies survived and bet you was glad to see the end of February, stuff of nightmares that but you only get out what you put in. Tight lines {
Thanks JC! Yeah it's been a ball ache at times lol, but I am really excited about moving forward, I think the end result will be even better than before.
Mark Pitchers bet it has mate but there is light at the end of the tunnel It’s gonna be all worth it in the end. You’re a top bloke mark who deserves the recognition. Keep up the carpyness {
Hiya mark, I suffer from anxiety and depression and it's at an all time low atm buddy, when I'm struggling you and your videos get me through some pretty grim days when I'm really low mate, I just wanted to thank you for all you do for guys like me and I'm sure there's other people struggling in these hard times with the wars and covid to buddy, you and harry put a smile on my face when nothing else seems to with your daily chores and with our passion for angling to and I always learn something new to try when i can pull myself together and get bk out on the bank, thanks again mark 🇬🇧 🎣 ✊🏼
You’re not the only one mate . I suffer from that as well and it’s horrible. Chin up mate .
Cracking vid Mark, glad the two biggest residents of your lake are well.
Thanks so much mate. Yes me too, I was so relieved to see them alive and well :)
Who'd have thought that water pumps would be so interesting to view on a blog :) another good view. Keep it up Mark
Haha! Thanks Geoff, glad you enjoyed watching :D
Nice going mark glad to hear you managed to save your carp. Think your a hero for doing it.
Nice one started watching this at 03:30 this morning before I went to work and loved it.Good to see the big carp survived.Here's mud in your eye!!
Hi Dean. Yeah I was so relived to see them two fish turn up!
Nice one Mark, really enjoyed the lake work. Nothing ever goes to plan.
Thanks Marcel. No, the weather made sure of that lol.
Keep doing this Mark it’s great. The effort your going through with your lake at the moment is mental ( you must have a very understanding lady at home) how you manage to do carp life, fox challenges, shows, tutorials aswel as your lake problems is crazy... wish you all the best fella. Keep going mate 🎣
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate the kind words. I'm not sure my missus is that understanding, I've just evolved to filter out her moaning lol..
Mark Pitchers hahahahaha I’ve got that amazing talent too. Look forward to watching next episode mate. I’m on linear syndicate all next week so hopefully might get a good watch whilst I’m there 👍🏻👍🏻🎣🎣
These are fantastic, I can't wait for them. Always fun watching you fishing, drinking tea and more fishing.
Hi Andrew, thanks mate, really glad you enjoy watching what I get up to :)
Now that was interesting....great video blog Mark 👍
Hiya Andy. Glad you enjoyed it mate.
Nice 1 mark keep them videos coming mate they are great. Bet your glad to see the lake finally drained and bring on next month 👍
Hi Andy, glad you like the vids mate! Yeah it was even better when it was all finished lol, it was such a messy horrible job!
Nice to see your big boys survived mate look forward to the next
Thanks Paul, I was certainly very relieved to see them fit and well!
This was brilliant, I can see this being one of my favourite monthly videos!
Thanks mate, really glad you've enjoyed watching!
Enjoyed it mate it was good meeting you at the northern angling show and having a chat. Looks like a lot of hard work god knows how your fitting in fishing and all your other commitments. Looking forward to your next one.
Thanks Kirk, good to meet you too! Glad you enjoyed the vid :)
Great work mark, loving the new series! 🎣
Thanks Chris! Really pleased you've enjoyed watching :)
Mark Pitchers you had me cracking up with generators mr and miss smith have had a arguement I think! Top angler love your sense of humour!
great insight into just how much HARD WORK having your own lake takes. looking forward to next update
Hi Dave, yes it can be hard (and messy) work at times but it is ultimately incredibly rewarding :)
Another great video what your doing looks amazing thats 41 lucky carp great to see somebody that cares so much for their fish i would love to give you a hand if you need it look forward to the next video thanks mark
Thanks so much Russell, yeah, I do see them as my pets sometimes lol.. Thanks for the kind offer mate, top man :)
Wonderful! Love seeing just how much hard work goes into your lake as you rebuild it. Really glad that all your originals made it through as well. Can't wait to see next months!
Thank you Brian, yes it has definitely been hard work this winter but I cant wait to see the end result, I think its going to be even better than before.. :)
Mark Pitchers I really hope so man, can't wait to see it through your series. On a side note: I look forward to hearing you speak at the North East Carp Conference over Skype or however you do it. 👍😀
Oh yeah, I'm looking forward to that! :)
Mark Pitchers cool! If you happen to see a fella with a orange mohawk sitting in the audience that be me! 😁
This series is fantastic! Im so glad the Big-uns survived. Already looking forward to the March edition 👍🏻
Thanks Lee, really glad you've enjoyed watching!
Keep em coming Mark really enjoyed this one work your doing down at your pond makes what ive been doing down at mine look insignificant but still worth it in the end.
Thanks Wayne, it's been a ball ache at times but like you say ultimately very rewarding. Best of luck with your lake!
Yep Siltexing next on the list ever fancy a guesty gis a shout lol
Great job with cleaning the lake Mark! I really like to watch videos with you and all your challenges, not only those where you have to catch a carp ;) best wishes from PL
Thanks so much mate, really pleased to hear you've enjoyed watching the vids :)
Some beautiful looking old fish mark well done lad
Cheers Gary!
never get tired of watching these two amazingly funny and dedicated angler's ,thanks guys !!!
Thank you Paul! Glad you've enjoyed watching the vids :)
wow........ well done mark. video as always are incredible, your no hold bars on video data and updating your viewers on your lake and all that has to be done is impeccable. Just really wanna wish you all the best on the future of your lake and all the work going into it.... who knows if im lucky i might even get to fish it someday !!!! Jon
Thanks Jonathan! Really appreciate the kind words. Well, my lake will be open for exclusive full lake bookings in 2020 so hopefully we'll see you there!
Mark Pitchers I’ll be sure to be making a booking and see you there 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Brilliant mate! :)
Good work mate. Your fish look to be in superb condition despite what they've been through.
Keep it up!
Stay carpy
Thank you Luke! Yes I was so relieved to see them all in such good health :)
absolutely Brilliant mark!!! great video keep them comming. 👍
Thank you Julian!
Amazing video again Mark and all credit to you for all the work on the lake in them conditions roll on March video cant wait
Hi Anthony. Thanks mate, it wasn't pleasant at times, but it had to be done lol..
Another fine episode of the man Mark, and after all the bad luck good to see the lake and fish are doing well. Let's hope the worse is behind you now and that you can get some time on the bank to relax.
Thanks so much Jos, absolutely, onwards and upwards now!
Great blog again , and best of luck with your lake . I'm sure all the hard work will pay off .
Thank you John! Yes I'm really excited for the future; onwards and upwards!
Love these diary vids mark keep it up mate!!🐟🐟
Thanks so much Ethan, glad you've enjoyed watching.
Really enjoyed seeing the parts about your lake and how you are repairing it, truly fascinating for me as we dont really have anything like that in this country, illegal to stock or transport carp in any private waters here. Great job on this one got some good laughs out of it. Hanging out for the next challenge!
Hi Nick! Really glad you found it interesting mate. MY lake is a massive part of my life so there'll no doubt be lots of behind the scenes footage over the year.. :)
Mark Pitchers
Cheers mate, thankyou for taking the time to reply, keep up the good work. Hope you and the family had a great Easter . Back into the office this morning , dreaming about being back on the bank fishing soon hopefully.
Great video very interesting to watch
Thanks Dave, glad you liked it mate. :)
Love those originals 🙌🏻
Thank you Connor! Yes, the are certainly special fish them :)
Really good news about your fish buddy best of luck in the coming months keep you a great work. Reece 👍🏼
Hi Reece! Thanks mate, yeah, there's still a long way to go but I think it will be even better than before when all the work is done :)
Always a laugh a minute with you and Harry are involved hahaha. Never a dull moment. I'm liking this new vlog too, keep these updates coming. You've got a sub from me.
Thanks so much for the kind words mate, really glad you've enjoyed watching the vids :)
Great video, Had the same experience with using the small pumps . Can be very temperamental. Great to see you're lake getting sorted.
Hi Tim, the cold weather made things even worse, most morning I'd have to defrost them with a kettle!
Sounds like a right nightmare. Seeing you use the old mini's brought memory's flooding back .I was using Delkim converts at the time and my brother in law had just purchased two Mini's ,made mine look very old school.
A great blog mark,i`m glad things at your lake are getting sorted for you now mate you must of been out of your mind with worry over it all. Can`t wait for the next challenge either keep so at it up pal.
Hi Del. Yes definitely, it was a huge relief to see them!
Good too see your lake is getting their and a lot the fish are safe and sound 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Thanks Neil. Im really excited about the future, I think it's going to be better place second time round..
Great video mate loved the mud face 😂😂😂 please keep them coming !!!!
Ha, thanks Brain, glad it amused you lol..
From the dark comes light! Keep going mark onwards and upwards 👍
Absolutely Jason, I'm really excited about the future! :)
Really chuffed for you Mark that the lake chunks were still alive and the 4 originals too. I think you deserve a great Easter pal.
Hi Christopher. Thanks mate, yeah I was very relieved to see them alive and well.
That's my lunch time viewing sorted! Thanks Mark & Crew - Legend's !
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it! 😊
great vid as allways. great job on getting the lake desilted. heart breaking news but glad its all going better now. if I was closer I would have love to give u a hand keep up the good work
Hi Richard. Thanks so much. Yeah it's been tough but it ultimately it may well be a blessing in disguise, I'm sure the end result will be even better than before :)
Brilliant mark laughed start to finish great ep nice to see the lake coming on nicely best of luck with it
Hi Reece! Thats great to hear mate, really glad you enjoyed it.
Great blog again Mark, very interesting seeing the work on the lake, hope it all goes well and you can have a rest. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Nick. Thanks mate, I cant see me having a rest any time soon though, there's still looooads to be done done there :)
First time i have commented on one of your videos Mark, fascinating info on your lake so one of the best 38 minutes of fishing related videos I have seen in a long time, thanks for your effort and good luck with the lake...more about that would be very welcome.
Hi Peter! Well, thank you very much for commenting, it really is appreciated! Really glad you've found the vid interesting mate, the lake is a huge part of my life so there will be lots more behind the scenes footage to come :)
Great to see all the other stuff you get up to as well as the fishing mark, look forward to the next instalment, good luck and good fishing.
Thank you Gary. Yes my life is pretty varied, hopefully people will enjoy watching what I get up to over the coming months :)
Another brilliant blog mark. Glad work is going well for you on your lake.
Hi Craig! Thanks so much mate, glad you enjoyed the vid :)
I must confess even though I’d seen your pump splatter before on your Insta I did rewind that bit and watch it about 9 times! Keep up the good work.
Haha! Thanks James, glad you found that bit amusing lol..
Another really entertaining vid.
Thank you Fred!
great watch keep your chin up with the lake mate it will be worth it
Thank you Shelly. I'm already feeling much more positive, March was a good month, as you'll see in the next Carp Life :)
Brilliant am loving this man you certainly work hard for your fish what a credit to the fishing world loving these videos can't wait till the end product👍👍👍
Thank you so much for the kind words Bob, it really means a lot :)
Great video, thanks for sharing :)
Thank you Harry, glad you enjoyed it mate :)
That first big plated mirror is absolutely stunning Mark. Glad you found your 2 biguns safe and well.
Thanks mate, yeah hopefully with all the changes we've made they can push on and get back to their original weights, or hopefully even bigger.
Your rant on Facebook about draining your lake correctly was awesome!
Haha! I couldnt help myself. Some people are full of their own self importance, I felt it was my duty to put them in their place :D
Great Marc , Love your Lake and the way you working on it ! I have my own Lake as Well here in Germany which ia around 12 hectare big
and i know what massive work it is . But finally the time i am sitting there with my dog for fishing is priceless ... So keep going and greetings from Germany ✌️
Hi Daniel! Oh cool! Yes it's hard work, and it definitely has it's highs and lows, but ultimately it is very rewarding. Best of luck with your lake for the future mate :)
As always great fun to watch. Keep up the great work and i hope all goes well with your lake.
Thanks so much Mark :)
good luck mark looks like you have lots of work in front of you. but I'm sure all will turn out great.
thanks mate, yeah there's still lots of work to be done but I'm really excited for the future.. :)
great video you have some cracking looking mirror Carps 👍
Thank so much Shane!
very enjoyable watch Mark!
Thank you Rambo!
Absolutely loving these diary Videos,Keep up the good work.
Thank you Sparky! Glad you've enjoyed watching 😉👍
love the mug..
Haha! Yes it's a great mug, very kindly given to me when I attended a tackle shop open day last year. Glad you liked the vids mate :)
Hey Mark! Was great to meet you the other day. Was a pleasure to carry your milk and tea...lol.
I had 2 lovely fish out the specimen lake the following morning, one being a pb, which topped off a great weekend for me. Thanks again for the reply, and for the selfie mate! :D - tightlines!
Hi Jay! It was great to meet you guys the other week. Oh cool! What a result!! Congrats on the PB mate!!!
Cheers :)) - looking forward to the next content upload!
Another quality diary piece Mark, keep up the good work 👍👍
Thank you Chris!
Thank you Chris!
You sir are a truly funny guy in a nice way funny . And the silt on face shot had me 😂🤣😂🤣😂 you LEGEND.
Cheers mate, glad it amused you LOL :D
Great video
Thank you Paul, glad you liked it!
Nice episode Mark the fish are looking great !!!
Thanks so much Peter, really glad you enjoyed watching :)
Brilliant mark. Your fish are stunning. Loved the vid. 👊👍
Cheers Bazza!! Glad you enjoyed the vid mate.
Great film mate and great to see your lake coming along all the best bud.
Thanks so much Rick :)
some stunning carp you have there!
Thank you Andy :)
Grate blog Mark, good luck with your lake , you have some lovely fishing especially Nelson
Thanks Peter! Yes, Nelson is one of my favourites, and one of the rarest visitors to the bank.
great video! loving these types of vlogs! i seen you and Ben at the northern angling show had a great time :D
Hiya mate! Oh cool, glad you had a good time at the Northern, and glad you liked the vids too!
Great watch again Mark!! You have some fantastic looking scaley's in your stock. Can I have a selfie at Shelton's please? lol
Thanks Geoff! yeah I'm lucky we have some lovely scaly fish.
Great vid as always 🤙 some properly fish in your syndicate too 🎣
Thank you Joe, yeah, they are getting there now mate ;)
Brilliant video glad the two big ones survived and the originals 👍
Thank you Tony! Yes it was a huge relief!
Enjoyed that Mark. Glad you're slowly getting back on top of things. The montage of Harry with selfies had me in stitches lol
Thanks Carp King! Haha! Yeah that tickled me actually too lol..
what a great job you do can"t wait for the next episode love your story
Thanks mate! Glad you've enjoyed watching 😊
Loved it mark, can we have them weekly please lol 😂
Mike Kelly Ha! Cheers Mike. Glad you liked it 😊😄
Great vid mark...had me an the mrs in stitches when the pump blew in ya face hahah..did you find many other baby tench or was that the only one ?
Hi Dave! Yeah there was probably around a dozen tiny tench in total :)
Yes! Been looking forward to the next video and here it is!!! Nice one Pitchers, you da man 😂😎👍
Haha! Thanks Tom, hope you enjoyed watching it :)
Mark Pitchers of course I did! Glad your lake and fencePump fiasco had a few carpy goodies turning up for a trip to New pond! 👍 nice work guys, looking forward to seeing the next one already 😊 👢🎣😎
Good stuff Mark, so much better than the Nash lot!
Haha! Thanks Paul...
Great video, loved the "mud pack" on your face, keep up the good work
Haha! Thanks Marc :D
Haha! Dont give away all my secrets Harmen :D
Brilliant mark. Your fish are stunning.
Thanks so much mate!
Mark, you are no doubt the best at what you do online. I always look forward to every video you upload. There is a lot of mediocre carp vids out there but you are streets ahead of the competition. All the best with your lake work. You deserve the vest of luck. Take care mate. Mat
Hiya Mat. Thanks so much for all the kind words, it really is appreciated. Really glad you've enjoyed watching the vids. Stay carpy mate ;)
now you may November thanks for the upload good video
Thanks Michael, glad you liked it :)
Legend. Looking forward to March👍
Thanks Andy! March was certainly a busy one! :)
Mark Pitchers can't wait to see the progress of the lake too.
Are you doing any more of these, really enjoying them.
Only thing keeping me going in Cambodia with out the carp fishing
Hiya Mark! Yes absolutely mate, I'll be doing these monthly. Oh what are you doing in Cambodia? :)
Mark Pitchers just about to set up a small fishing lake. Miss my fishing that much
Love your Videos Mark God Bless
Thanks so much Terry, glad you've enjoyed watching :)
Another great video !
Thank you Sean! Glad you enjoyed watching.
Mark brilliant can’t wait to see the lake finished what braid is on your spod rods as I’ll like to put same on my spod rod cheers all the best
Hi Shaun, it's the Fox Exocet Spod braid but we had a sample made in bright orange rather than the normal yellow colour.
my fav tea drinking picnicker on youtube :D
Great video yet again. Did you find anything else unexpected in your lake when clearing it?
Thanks Rob. No not really, although there hadn't been any tench caught for years I knew we'd get a couple at least because I'd seen them spawning. I'm down my lake most days so I'm pretty in touch with the place. :)
brilliant bring on the next one
Thanks Peter!
Another awsome video there mark .
👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Thanks mate! Really glad you enjoyed watching it!! 😊😊
Excellent again mark. That bream at the end looked liked it had piles mate. Great that a few of the biggies survived and bet you was glad to see the end of February, stuff of nightmares that but you only get out what you put in. Tight lines {
Thanks JC! Yeah it's been a ball ache at times lol, but I am really excited about moving forward, I think the end result will be even better than before.
Mark Pitchers bet it has mate but there is light at the end of the tunnel It’s gonna be all worth it in the end. You’re a top bloke mark who deserves the recognition. Keep up the carpyness {
Thanks mate, that's really kind of you to say so :) You too, stay carpy ;)
The pump family 😂 brilliant!
Ha! :D
hi mark great video , fishing here this weekend any tips ? LOL
Glad you enjoyed the vid Harley! Yes, it's gonna be a warm one so dont forget the floaters! Good luck!!
Awesome video 👍🏻
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice one Mark stick with it
Thank Gary, onwards and upwards!
You are a legend! 😁
Ha! Thanks mate, glad you've enjoyed watching the vids :)
Epic loved it 👍🏻🐟
Thanks Alastair, glad you enjoyed watching :)
Really loved Nelson right character most of them were very happy