Hello Ken Carping is getting very very popular now waters are getting full at weekends, I'm just hoping things will settle down a bit when or if life returns to normal...or the new normal but im sure your mojo will return fishing is in the blood just dont sell your gear lol 🤣

Cheers Darwin, should have some good laughs coming soon. Especially at Dave expense

We were howling with laughter at some of Daves antics i had to try and filter out what i could show lol, short neck swans.... not forgetting "chang yow" "won Tang" and last but not least "Ing Ying" 🤣🤣🤣 i hope i got the pronunciation right

@@MaffTUK lol

I would for one minute comment on the fact that I beat Dave..................BUT I BEAT DAVE!............LOL, There is a reason Dave has been quiet.......but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave 🤣

@@MaffTUK I do hope it's a vasectomy,😂😂

Dave is back and up for more, ive have 100% copied this following sentence out a few times but there is a reason Dave has been and was somewhat quiet.......but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave,

Thanks Daniel, There is a reason Dave has been and was somewhat quiet.......but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave,

@@MaffTUK 🤣 I look forward to it mate. Nothing like a good bit of banter...washed down with a few brew dogs obviously 🍺. Ask dave how's the $hit hammock coming along 💩😂

@@danielrobbins4231 I 100% will do lol

Cheers Clive and right back at you mate 👍

Thank you Louis, there's more to come soon enough 👍🍻

Cheers Wardy, we missed out on a wild camp last weekend but did Helvellyn with a 11k circular route.......im still feeling it lol, i only ended up with about 10 minutes footage but this little session was needed for sure.

Thanks Mark, 😁👍

This comment made me laugh Mick genuine thank you for your continued support to the channel tight lines buddy, kind regards Matt 👍😁🍻

Great comment thank you Kev much apricated 👍😁

hope you enjoyed the vid Jamie 👍🍻

Yep that all important camo..... I actually do that on purpose , I'm just a stubborn old git lol but this time i did actually forget my change of clothes...opps!

Cant beat a good session like that really gets the confidence up, must admit solid bags is a good method you always have confidence your hook bait is fishing well

@@MaffTUK yea it felt like I unlocked the code haha dead leaves and twigs on the bed, every time I reeled in ya know? It was literally salmon fry crumb and blitzed bread! Bingo! 😁 very underrated technique!

Hello John dave is funny as hell and i can never show some of the stuff we laugh at but your right the man is a legend did you notice he was just of the boil a bit There is a reason for that' but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave,

@@MaffTUK I didn’t really notice to be honest maff he seems so laid back anyway my favourite video is the world’s hottest supermarket curry that was hilarious 😂

This comment first off the mark cheers buddy and a BIG thank you, kind regards Matt 👍🍻

Cheers Bud hope your well Mark

@@MaffTUK yes all good and doing lots off fishing

Strange little lake the fish love the shallows, but so do the swans. you have to work your water, not as easy as you might think. 👍

@@MaffTUK I will enjoy trying, many thanks for the tips. Great video love watching them.

Thanks Phil, hope your well, i have some catching up to do on your channel buddy, regards Matt😁👍

Matt, great news your felling a bit better now, and always important to have something to look forward to. The month of no driving will be a bit of a pain in the butt for you but that will soon pass. wont be long before your back in the water Matt. Thank you for your comment and a genuine get well soon mate. kind regards Matt👍

Thank you "Carp Jacker".... Great name, bit like Dave really i call him the swim poacher lol

Hello Chris (comrade) hope the business is going well mate yeh still working on the rounds but the banging stick will lob those buggers out there 😉👍

@@MaffTUK going really well. Finally got some free time. Be good to catch up over a brew when you're free.

Hello Steve, Unfortunatly the overnighter fell through and had just a day walk instead, went up Helvellyn with Andy P. we took the 11k circular route from Thirlmere side, it’s a tough route and it sooo busy on the top we only ended up with about 10 minutes of footage consequently no vid on this one although I could do a very very short vid lol. 👍

not a bad little venue Paul not something i would do too often but at least when you've booked it you know what peg your in lol

Thank you Carpy Chris 👍🍻

Cheers Michael, there is a reason Dave has been quiet.......but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave and well deserved.

Hello Martyn hope your well mate, long time no see, regards Matt 👍👍

Hello Russ thanks for that comment. Dave is prominently a small bait user, not because that's his tactics its more to do with him being a tight arse lol

Thanks for getting back to me Maff tight arse dave funny a hell lols 😆 keep the great videos

Hi Lee, we will try mate fingers crossed for France regards Matt

Any time soon mate, had a walk around last week with Paul looks great wont be long now 👍😁

Thank you Jayne 😁👍

Good luck on Kents Bank Ste, I keep copying and pasting the same sentence but basically, there is a reason Dave has been quiet.......but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave

There is a reason Dave has been quiet.......but we didn't let on on this video all will be revealed on the next one but lets just say the next vid will be mainly taking the pi$$ out of Dave

Hi Neil, the bivvy is the Avid HQ dual layer 2 man, I've used it quite a bit now and is by far the best bivvy ive used so far despite it being a bit fiddly at times but its very versatile and good for all seasons including France there are a couple of vids ive done where you can get a good look at it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrmUqaimmty1qXk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8eYabJ6sMeYn2g.html

Wayne when you get the chance to hang that hammock, do it, takes a bit of practice but worth it. I also was aloud by her indoors to fix brackets to our back room to hang the hammock indoors and spent many many nights sleeping in it trying out the best methods. Much easier than trial and error on the hills but I guess I was just lucky to be able to do it, well Wayne tight lines and happy hanging buddy, PS never wish a hanger “happy swinging” LOL

Hope you did alright and came away with a fish in the end buddy👍

@@MaffTUK Sadly not bud, it was a 48hr blank 😔, i'm nipping out somewhere different for a 36hr on tues-weds to hopefully redeem myself 😉👍🎣

There is a reason the Dave Carper was not on form, but we did not let on this time, and the reason for that is on the next video, the pi$$ will be well and truly taken. It’s a golden opportunity I just can let by I’m sure you understand lol

@@MaffTUK can't wait! 😁

Hey sam hope your over the sad demise of your mug now. dont worry buddy if i ever get any more ill send you another one 👍

Thank u ☺️

Thanks Chris, should have a few vids out in the later part of this year, regards Matt keep an eye out for the next one there will be plenty of laughs

Always plenty of laughs pal

lol I know the feeling but mine are all grown up now and give me new problems and find new ways to steal all my time 👍🤣

Cheers Wayne hope you and yours are well mate, strange little pond this one need a bit of time to figure this one out.

@@MaffTUK yer buddy all good here mate , yer little more time lol im sure your crack it my friend 👍👍👍

Good afternoon Yardy, quite a regular question this one, and not easy to answer at all, and that is due to the fact this subject can be all about budget, And in all honesty how much time are you going to commit to your channel. I personally know what camera I would like but there isn’t a hope in hell I’m getting one, just cant afford it. So here we go KZfaq and blogging seems fun, and it is, it is also addictive. But the drawback is KZfaq is a hungry beast that wants more and more of your time just like me answering this comment right now. So you need to be prepared to spend time on your pc or laptop. You will also require editing software that your system can cope with. Spending time editing your recordings are very important and again can take up a lot of time especially when learning. Now on to the camera, there are thousands of vlogs on this subject and you will get overwhelmed at what it is you really want BUT you have one on your phone, get a small tripod and film yourself and get used to that first, if your past that stage most folk will shout out an all-weather go pro, (you don’t need the latest version) you can get yourself a great set up for under £300 but it wont be the latest and it will film in 1080p not 4k (you don’t want 4k yet anyway) my camera is a simple Sony HDR CX405 older versions are available second hand for £65.00. It’s a vast subject and not easy to answer. My short answer is go quality gear which is older rather than cheap new to start with some older cannon cameras from around the year 2012 to present day, are fantastic, get a camera which flips the screen so you can see yourself whilst filming, grab one with an optional external mic slot (with dead cat for your mic) But in the end Yardy you may find vlogging or blogging isn’t for you and you may have just spent a fortune and its now going to collect dust. Your going to need to do some research buddy

@@MaffTUK thanks for the great advice mate...you are right it is all about budget, however i think if I could film in 1080 for under 300 pouinds that sounds like a great option...And yes im sure you are right that blogging isnt for everyone and tbh I would never ever want to personally appear on camera Im way too self conscious..What I had planned to do was to try my hand at ASMR or relaxation videos that are very basic and simply involve setting up a camera on a tripod and filming your environment for about 2 hours.i go fishing in a tiny woodland stream so i thought i would film up there with the sound of the water and birds at dawn...As for editing software thats another part i need to sort out because I think my pc is a bit old and can't handle much...

Hello Steve ive just answered the same question so again ive pretty much copied the answer over. I think yes is the answer and here's why in my opinion. Unlike the pop ups the bottom baits are food, and good food at that, but just like any other food stuffs you place in water it will eventually start to take it on its surroundings. If there is a high concentrate of any other structures (blue dye) it will also take on those as well, making the bait practically invisible Its a bit like smelling your bait when you bring it in and finding out the bottom of the lake is filled with rotting vegetation and chod, the bait has a strong wiff about it, the blue is just the same, it has to effect the bait as it has stopped giving off flavour and is now taking from the lake. Also even the white pop up will probably look green! under water deep down..... regards Matt👍

@@MaffTUK ok m8 good to you to reply ,can't wait for your next blog ,tight lines

Lee, that is a great question and I will try and answer your questions as best as I can and these are my opinions only. Firstly no I don’t think clearwater is over fished the reason I say that is that during the normal working week its not normally that busy with only one third of the swims taken at most. Weekends are always going to be busy, I’m more inclined to say big name fisheries are overfished especially during warmer weather. However, are the fish wise to hook baits or “streetwise” in clear water well that would imply intelligence and a fundamental thought process with logical assumptions made from the fish. Sometimes I would like to think that is exactly what is going on and other times I think “what a dumb fish”. I don’t think it helps having over complicating rigs. Fish were still caught long before all these clips and the countless rig components you can now buy were invented so do you really need them? Carp get big due to eating loads of food if I were to be honest I think we get had a lot more than we would like to think or admit. The fish will discard the bait as soon as it feels something different or resistance. But the rig that works today may not work tomorrow. I blanked and blanked on clearwater and when I caught my fish the only thing different I had done was rake the weed out and one hour later they were on the bait and I caught on white pop ups. Not a natural bait in any sense, so do they know they are being fished for? Lee your guess is as good as mine mate. Thank you for that great question.👍😁

@@MaffTUK cheers for your reply. Yeah some rigs people use are far over the top. It's starting to get like this for pike fishing. My old military term of simple stupid general works or fall back too

Hello Jamie yes, unlike the pop ups the bottom baits are food, and good food at that, but just like any other food stuffs you place in water it will eventually start to take it on its surroundings. If there is a high concentrate of any other structures it will also take on those as well. Its a bit like smelling your bait when you bring it in and finding out the bottom of the lake is filled with rotting vegetation and chod and the bait has a strong wiff, the blue is just the same, i hope that helps, regards Matt👍

@@MaffTUK thanks for ur detailed response makes alot of sense thanks matt