THE best-looking day ticket CARP in the UK!

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  • A 72-hour trip to the historical Orchid Lake in Oxfordshire turns into a red letter day, as I catch 42 fish including one of the best-looking day-ticket carp in the UK, Morgan's at 36lb. I've fished this water on and off for almost thirty years. I talk about what I've learnt during this time, covering best swims and tactics to try as well as which fish are the main targets of the anglers. This is part one of two films on Orchid, the second coming next month when I look at surface fishing and manage to land the biggest fish in the lake known as Delilah.

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  • @medicatedflowers821
    @medicatedflowers821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good watch some cracking fish in that lake

  • @TheFinbob1
    @TheFinbob1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mega session..nice one

  • @johnlee2230
    @johnlee2230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great session Si & some awesome fish, I fished orchid & the alamo swim about 20yrs ago but in all honesty I was a little bit out of my depth has I'd only been carp fishing a few yrs, it was like a football pitch in front of there & I just wasn't experienced enough, after watching that I'd love to return & put things right, you usually make it look easy 👍

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh it’s a funny lake John, I’ve fished it loads of times and each time I return I go back with a bit more info, defo worth a return trip mate 👍

  • @olistevens25
    @olistevens25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Simon what is ur carp record in the uk mine is 41lbs 6ounces

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      56.12 is my UK biggest but it’s not my PB, that’s a 43.6 I caught from Yorkshire from a mega tough day only venue

    • @olistevens25
      @olistevens25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shush

    • @olistevens25
      @olistevens25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn’t mean that it was my little brother

  • @tommytomtom560
    @tommytomtom560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loads of Red Kites in south Oxfordshire. I live 10mins from Dorchester and this was one of the main sites for releasing Red Kites. Awesome birds of prey.

  • @trickyangling8338
    @trickyangling8338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes it was a Red Kite become pretty common now but I remember going from the Midland all the way to Wales just to see one,great video showing what day ticket waters do hold nice fish

  • @J450N42
    @J450N42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thick with red kites down south I cant go fishing with out seeing one i live in west london and fish within the M25

  • @justintaylor8137
    @justintaylor8137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another top quality blog. The red kites had a breading progam in Buckinghamshire a few years ago, I'm surprised you didn't see more? They are a daily site for us, even nesting in our garden trees

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lovely birds to see mate 👌

  • @frasergascoigne6367
    @frasergascoigne6367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done Si, you have not lost your Orchid touch, right result!!! I'm still working in The Philippines but managed an extended trip back last year, fished Alamo for a month, you had the same amount of 30's in 3 days that I had in the whole month mate😉 Top Angling!

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good on ya mate. I also had that fish you named Maureen a year or so back but I never put it in the film

  • @tastyorange112
    @tastyorange112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simon crow this is so poggers!!! keep up the good work xD

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks pal 🙌

  • @Martyn-NFFC
    @Martyn-NFFC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoyed that Simon, lovely carp.

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Martyn 👍

  • @kennypartridge1853
    @kennypartridge1853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🎣💥🤘🏻 Fantastic video Simon

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude 👍

  • @NewDimension7
    @NewDimension7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its super fantastic place
    Beautiful and very green
    Yuhuu
    Fishing lover ...

  • @mattyb8027
    @mattyb8027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Informative as ever simon 👌 and some proper banging dark English carp🐟 to add,nice one mate😉

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate 👍

  • @mickm4826
    @mickm4826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The plateau to the right along the Reed line done me no name and the long common. Awesome lake absolutely love the place..

  • @tylerenglish7729
    @tylerenglish7729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute great watch 👌

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks pal 👍

  • @jonathonbourton2764
    @jonathonbourton2764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A trip to orchid is never complete without a chat to mad Pete 💙👌🏻🍻 legend bless him

  • @TheFishingBloggers
    @TheFishingBloggers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you have exclusive access, lake looked devoid of anglers? Great result and some brilliant fish. I went there in 2018, water levels were very low but managed a few bites on a 24hr session. Be lucky 👍

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No mate there were other anglers fishing. A couple of well-known anglers fished the Alamo a few days before and blanked. I just timed it right, they were on the munch big time 👍

    • @TheFishingBloggers
      @TheFishingBloggers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonCrow not knocking it mate, you got some footage of the swims and seemed not many about that was all. Wicked result 👍

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate 🙌

  • @234cheech
    @234cheech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the best looking carp are in scotland mate not many but the ones over 25 30 stunners

  • @JP-jd3sq
    @JP-jd3sq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the avid rods what is your choice an advice jon

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Extremity 12ft 3.5lb for most situations 👍

    • @JP-jd3sq
      @JP-jd3sq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simon Crow Carp Fishing TV thank you I’ve not fished for 12 years having to many kids an got rid of my sprit Hi S a mistake but looking at a few different rods keep the good work up 👌

  • @lukeframpton3671
    @lukeframpton3671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't really do social media I only comment on TH-cam i have WhatsApp that's it

  • @FishingForScience
    @FishingForScience 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!
    I’m back in the UK from Canada for a couple months and hoping to get a sesh in October - November
    Any advice (anyone) for fishing the colder months ?

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t use much bait, go for singles, stringers or bags 👍

  • @paulwaddington7407
    @paulwaddington7407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Simon. Great video. What happened to the weeded up fish? Was it big L at 32lb? Cheers

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was the fish that followed mate 👍

  • @joshuacartwright9177
    @joshuacartwright9177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi mate, my grandad went here in june aswell and caught a nice 34 pounder. Coukdnt be happier for him!

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lovely stuff mate

  • @stephenlivesley1267
    @stephenlivesley1267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Morgans is a peach.... Well done Simon.... I been waiting for this since you posted them on Instagram... Top session...

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Next month’s vlog is also filmed there, it’s about surface fishing 👍

  • @philipjones2833
    @philipjones2833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet anoer enjoyable blog sy well done with Morgan to stunning fish mate 👌🏻 👌🏻 👌🏻 👌🏻

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks Phil 👍

  • @dantecarp
    @dantecarp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wood carving of a mirror that last one

  • @jimdc3054
    @jimdc3054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice fishing Simon. Morgan was sent your way as for your surface efforts earlier that day. Hard work always gets rewarded.

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jim 👍

  • @timmarshall7903
    @timmarshall7903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the way those Orchid fish look.

  • @nickevans8530
    @nickevans8530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute quality Simon , Love that first mirror Oscar.!!.. Really old warrior ...Probably caught loads of times but still looks immaculate . Great
    stuff ! . Cheers Nick

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one Nick 👍

  • @davidmemory7570
    @davidmemory7570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simon
    What a video, with out dout one of the best, what a session! Morgans has to be one of the best looking fish around,well done for catching it. Don't stop making the videos it would be a great shame not to see them.

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate, thanks for the kind words, I will continue making them as long as I can 👌

  • @steveboram4415
    @steveboram4415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoyable watching Simon , is running always on your agenda when fishing ? My running days are over due to a snapped fibula but good on you to wind in and get the heart pumping .

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is these days Steve, I’m running six days a week most weeks 👍

  • @kyletyson7697
    @kyletyson7697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome session there Simon! And to end it with that beauty scaly fire ball 😍 well done mate!

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers pal

  • @kingsaka5042
    @kingsaka5042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    red kites in oxford are very very common.

  • @TUT-TUTT
    @TUT-TUTT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I do like dark fish and that mirror topped it am buzzin for you lol great catch 🎣🎣

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Alan, Yeh it’s a minter that last one, really chuffed to get it 👍

  • @PWhitehart
    @PWhitehart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb footage around the lake, very informative. Mega looking carp, top man!

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Phil 🙌

  • @jamiet1590
    @jamiet1590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another cracking video. Place and fish look stunning.

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jamie

  • @royclose946
    @royclose946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Simon excellent result mate id love to fish there historic lake I caught one out of pontefract park m8 23 pounder first trip after the big leather that's in there 30 pounder so spend a bit of time there then move on tight lines mate doing a great job 😊👍

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice one Roy, I hope you get the leather mate, nice fish that one 👌

  • @christopherwarren6451
    @christopherwarren6451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another Excellent vlog . Can you please tell me what alarms you use?

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. They are Fox RX Digitals 👍

  • @judderzm2252
    @judderzm2252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely carp m8 well done 👊 that fish called morgans wow 👌🔥🔥

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh it’s a proper stunner 👌

  • @carpergolfergaz29
    @carpergolfergaz29 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quality si some beauty's in there that last mirror was a beauty 👍👌🎣🐟

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gary 👍

  • @RMinkjunkie
    @RMinkjunkie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great tips crowy and how mad is that swan chasing your boat! 😂😂 funny that mate!

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol yeh he’s crazy that bird 👍

  • @kirt121
    @kirt121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As I always say on your videos. I really look forward to watching them, love your style of fishing and watching you on some amazing venues. Great work with your captures too. I will also be getting on the DNA SLK range, looks a great bait and cant wait to bag some lovely carp on it soon. Take care mate 👍

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely a great bait mate 👍

  • @deanhiggins7278
    @deanhiggins7278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great watch simple elegant and just what you want to see in a carp video well done fella

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one Dean 👍

  • @MarkSexton887
    @MarkSexton887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Simon. 👏🏻 great location.Looking forward to seeing part 2 next month.

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just editing it now mate, got some great footage off the top

  • @steiphen
    @steiphen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Simon awesome looking carp, still never fished there :(

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Defo worth a visit mate

  • @fishingmania1664
    @fishingmania1664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍Like 👍👍👍

  • @simongreening7113
    @simongreening7113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How big was morgans ? You didn't say !

  • @lukeframpton3671
    @lukeframpton3671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon I've followed you for years even before there was TH-cam used to read your stories in the magazines. I am now working on the m4 and noticed some big pits spoke to reading district angling phoned the local tackle shop i really do love the look of big pits old lakes with history. I've always fished brickworks and old resivours down my way don't really have a lot of time on my hands with work and family i have to do this for me by myself but would appreciate some advice from you i fish the same bottom rig as you always have I'm not about looking fancy just what works

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That rig will catch you carp all over mate. I don’t know much about those lakes so you’ll have to ask locally 👍

  • @greedy243
    @greedy243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this a private session. Lake looked very empty. 4 of us fished it the week before. Powleys and the Drum and a double swim over the other side. Was sooooo weedy. Only saw 4 fish come out in the whole lake over the 72 hour session, two of which were from the same swim your in 2 guys from 5 star baits.

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it wasn’t, other anglers were there...two of my mates fished the same swim as me a few days before me and blanked...I just timed it right...that’s carp fishing

  • @MartynsAnglingAdventures
    @MartynsAnglingAdventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Simon 👍🏻

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Martyn 👍

  • @Retirement_Life
    @Retirement_Life 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spectacular session and what an ending! 👏

  • @allantomlinson2919
    @allantomlinson2919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant viewing as always. Cheers Si 👍

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate

  • @leejaynes5918
    @leejaynes5918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely filming simon, great fishing what lovely looking lake and proper stunning fish big well done ,
    Kind regards take care LJ 🥰

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you’re doing ok Leanne 👍

    • @leejaynes5918
      @leejaynes5918 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimonCrow I'm doing good thank you Simon just got membership ticket reinstated for my old club, been had look about now getting my stuff ready for first session out in 6 years, cant wait, cheers Simon regards LJ.

  • @HaydenfishingWYorkshire
    @HaydenfishingWYorkshire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic video , and mega carp. 🖒

  • @MrDorsetD
    @MrDorsetD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's done it again, the lad has! 👍👍

  • @darrenarmes696
    @darrenarmes696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that old boy still living at the lake? Good Angling simon

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeh he is mate, Crazy Pete they call him 👌

    • @darrenarmes696
      @darrenarmes696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimonCrow wow he's been there for a while now 👍

  • @craighare3799
    @craighare3799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always and the red kites are everywhere around Heathrow

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Craig, yeh a few lads have messaged me about them, lovely birds 👍

    • @Dartslegend
      @Dartslegend 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stacks of them around the Oxford area. More every year. If you get on the M40 down to London you can't fail to see lots of them.

  • @leecartwright7617
    @leecartwright7617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Simon buddy

  • @jimclarke5049
    @jimclarke5049 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come you havent got a safety line on your baut boat ?

  • @judderzm2252
    @judderzm2252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done m8

  • @SimonDewCarpFishing
    @SimonDewCarpFishing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mega session mate you make it look easy 😉

    • @SimonCrow
      @SimonCrow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice one Si 👍