Publicity ban is to stop other fisheries seeing their missing fish on another lake 💯

I find that a lot private syndicate waters are very hypocritical about the way they're run. I can't speak about the one you talk about in the video, but almost all of the private syndicats local to me are involved in illegal fish theft and transfers, but have strict rules for members to protect their "stolen" speciemen fish. I was even told as a young angler that id be paid for any large pike i could catch from public waters. Its even common knowlage locally that all the big canal carp dissapearing was down to members of private waters taking them. Its a very toxic scene where you're expected to abide by their strict rules, but they can break every rule and law going to aquire their prize stock.

Hi Tom, you obviously ruffled a few feathers when you caught that great looking common! There's probably members who have been wanting to catch it for years and it's made them so jealous. I can guarantee if their lake did a UK record the publicity ban would be out of the window.. You should of stuck at it and just fished the place, no work parties or anything. Catch loads of fish to piss them off more then leave! Then publicise everything you caught... Fishing is to be enjoyed, keep at it!!

You're gunna get banned from making fishing videos soon if they keep being this good... ;)

What an unbelievably disproportionate response! Especially them not replying to your email, and making you feel unwelcome when you wanted to help out. That club is far better off in the rear view mirror for sure 👍🎣 Onwards and upwards!

Jealousy plays a big part in club 'rules', especially when you catch a big fish. It won't be that you broke the publicity rule that they shunned you after being reinstated... it'll just be the fact they didn't like you catching one of the big prizes, and since you told them you were new to fishing, it probably didn't help your case with the others. Onwards and upwards mate. Carl will tell you the same after their big res campaign...its the same story all over.

the hurt in your voice still plays on you, sucks when you are a genuine, nice guy.

I love when Carl and Tom post on the same day it fills me with joy especially after a day of fishing

I love the edits & your amazing story telling! Club waters are often run by people with a power trip, they are like a life guard at a quiet pool praying for something to happen so they can eventually use their "training/ authority"

Great video. FroM a long-time angler, don’t let them grind you down. You go for your enjoyment and benefit, not others’. I’m glad you have found your fishing mojo again. Enjoy your fishing and keep posting these videos…you have something good to offer!

This is why I hate every shooting club I've ever been a part of. This is why I'm not a HAM. This is why I hate so many hobbies. It isn't the hobby it is the social groups and the people who do the hobby. The artificial exclusive nature of clubs is insane. Your new to a hobby and you showed the old guys just how much better you already were. Keep crushing it and ignore the detractors.

pure jelousy of the good angling, you put the effort in and brought out the haters!! sod em keep on doing what you do and enjoy it!!

Mega watch mate really enjoyed it, love the way in which you can tell a story and the way in which your videos flow. Some things don't always seem right but everything happens for a reason and now your on to bigger and better things. Big ups 🔥

A true heart-on-sleeve video. Huge respect and very much looking forward to seeing as you say "the best to come".

I feel for you Tom. Carp fishing is much more than fishing. It’s many things, including escapism, finding peace, and occasionally catching one! I’ve learnt that there are some crazy rules on syndicates, and have experienced similar things to the no publicity ruling. Great video. Your camera and editing skills are superb. My UK pb is 42lb also 😊

fishings new to me, only a recent youtube rabbit hole. sounds fascinating, never knew there was so much to it. you seem like a really genuine person I'm glad your back fishing, hope you've managed to leave this saga behind you mentally i could tell the pain in your voice.

An amazing story mate. I learned a new thing today. I am into carp fishing, but I did not even know that a publicity ban exits. :) Thank you and all the best!

Another outstanding video Tom. Was a joy watching it, and I have no doubt you will do great on the new water. Such a stark difference in what carp fishing is in North America, and how we perhaps take for granted the great fishery we have. Thanks for everything you do, your videos are an inspiration to me and transport me into another world, and can't wait for your adventures to come.

quality vid, keep running with this traction this video has made, looking forward to seeing what you produce in the future!

Thanks for sharing this story Tom, I'm glad by getting the video out it's put the harsh actions and story to bed... You're a fantastic angler and all the work you do is appreciated by all your subscribers. Keep up the good work dude! 👏🏻👏🏻

Wow. Brilliant video mate. It popped up as a random suggestion and I’m glad I watched it!

It’s amazing what you managed to do with old vertical (I presume phone) footage! Love the edits with the cute text bits appearing all over. So much personality, keep it up!

Really loved the video! Great story line and title! Keep bringing over your passion for angling and humor in your vids!

just been stoped from fishing from my small van on a club lake i loved and fished for years im disabled mobility hurts me im gutted i know how u felt buddy .

Great video as always Tom. Really sorry to hear that happened to you. It's absolutely ridiculous. I'm a member of two clubs in Sussex and I have to be honest, I'm always a bit nervous about some of the rules!

Great story. We all get there from different paths. A beautiful 42 lb. Carp. Well this has taken an unexpected turn. Thank goodness you were able to overcome the slighting that you received, Keep Fishing and tight lines,

New subscriber here. I live in Wales and have fished alone all my life. The more I hear of these bans the more I feel glad that I've never been a part of it. Carl knows one or two of the places I've been lucky enough to have to myself over the years as I invited Him and Alex to come and fish here and it features in one of his videos. I've now found myself a new pool and can honestly say I know just how you must have felt Tom. The place means everything to me and I love it there.

Hey man, i'm a Belgian citizen that used to fish carps in my childhood from my 14 to like 20's and then i suddently lost that passion for personnal reasons. You'r video is amazin, it made so much good memories come back for me and even made me want to go the the fishing shop and try to get back in. You are an amazing fisher and i hope you will continue fishing. My english is not so good so i didn't understand the exact reason why they blamed you, but we can feel how of a nice and passionate person you are. Thanks for this video

You are heading to 1 mil subs if you keep producing such beautifully made videos. 👍👍

Great video mate, I've been carp fishing over 30 years and it still amazes me how many places and anglers get so secretive and arsey about the sport. Keep your head up and enjoy your fishing, your better of away from that "club".

Thank you for sharing your, beautifully told story. I am gutted for you that you were treated in such a manor and I'm aslo delighted to see you not being ashamed to say you cried, its completely understandable given the time, effort and love you put into it. Thanks again for a cracking video.

great watch! Feel sorry for you about the ban i was like bless him however could you do a separate video about your bait making i would be interested in that!

The carp fishing scene has transformed into cultist-esque levels here in Germany too. No publicity rules, secrecy and a long wait for memberships in order to fish at lakes are part of the scene. I imagine it's even worse in England, basically the birthplace of modern carp fishing. Grab some gear, get yourself the French Carte de Peche or the Dutch Vispas and go there, have fun and share your experiences 🔥

Glad to hear your sicking at it and hopefully the club get to see this video and how they made you feel.

Nice story Tom, cheers for sharing, a good warning to make sure we all read our club rules 👍🏻

I was a member of my local syndicate lake for a couple of years and it was made very clear that there was a no publicity rule and any transgression meant instant ejection. To be honest, I like that rule. I go fishing to escape the world, clear my head and find solitude for a few precious hours. Each to their own though. I enjoyed your video 👍

Easy come easy go,,this is what syndicates are all about I just do day tickets cause I don't want the hassle,,your doing well bro glad you've made a channel I have definitely subscribed keep up the good work ❤

A really nice watch, what a fast paced journey you’re on! Well done 👍🎣

The production quality dude! Mega!! Top bloody notch. Love watching your videos mate. Keep them coming.

Great story m8, and you're video touch me, I'm also a very keen fisherman😊. Keep wetting a line. Everytime you go out its a new adventure👍

An excellent all round honest production - well done. I know & have fished with Hugh - top, kind man with a big heart. Been banned myself in my early years for merely visiting a water in the closed season of 1990 - similar to yourself I immersed myself, started catching & the next season was going to be a blinder. The olde style committee black balled me without much sympathy for a simple young anglers keenness mistake. Totally over the top but they would not be budged. There was a bit of green eye envy of what a fresh approach could & did do. Thing is & has reaffirmed numerous times these usually work out for the better. The following year I found a stretch on the River Nene that no one fished - had the place to myself & the results far exceeded anything gone before & as far as a uk river, probably wont happen for me again. Later on I managed a lake in France, fishing spectacular waters that far, far eclipse those days. I will have fond memories of that lake as that's where I learned to fish & catch for myself by myself - so always look back fondly with a mixture of emotions. But it was a stepping stone to something greater... So yes it's a set back, certainly raw for a good time after. You've spreading your wings & from my perspective you've got huge potential; from a 50+ year old, I envy the stage in life your at, especially your obvious talents being part of a great family too. I will watch out for your future ventures with keen interest. The take away is to follow rules to the letter or choose your stealthier moments wisely... 🎉😊🎉

Great video , something similar happened to me ( not ban ) but the negativity because I was catching was unreal absolutely loved the lake , but constantly being stopped and checked , watched , folk nice to your face then back stabbing eventually damaged the engery I had for the place left me not fishing for 8 months even thow there was still a few fish I really wanted in my album , now moved on to a new syndicate that starts next month so fresh start you have to let go and move on , well done with the video it will definitely correspond with a lot of anglers.

Aye keep your head up!! There’s always a beautiful body of water somewhere waiting!!! Great video!!!

I have instantly subscribed mate your story telling / editing is brilliant

PS: There are absolute tons of other laces you can fish. Ocean fishing is one of the best and free things you could do.

This is why I love America. We aren't told where and when we can fish. Most of our waters are open to the public, you can fish anywhere you want any time you want.

What a brilliantly put together vlog. I too experienced carping after locodown. And i too had my fair share of bailiff isdues due to rooky mistakes. But now all is ok. This vlog jas seriously opened my eyes to be more weary of the clubs rules. Thank you soo much for this share. Tight lines bent rods and wet nets brother

Fantastic video buddy. Thanks 👍🏻

In America, I have not heard of such clubs with impossible standards for what we consider trash fish. I have found that local anglers believe KZfaq fishing in a lake that is 6 miles wide and 100 miles long is potentially harmful to their “honey holes.” Those local fishermen don’t appreciate good fishing films and wouldn’t like any revealing footage of locations or people who enjoy sharing their experience. Even with that mentality, they are perfectly happy with having a $150k prize and 300 boat walleye tournaments and kill tournaments taking two tons of fish out of the lake in two days for the sake of local revenue every year. If you ever feel like you want to fish some of the best lakes without club rules in America, you are more than welcome here. I love your style and my fishing guide best friend is gluten free, too! ;)

Sour grapes my friend its ripe in carp fishing unfortunately, but sounds like you have got on a good place now. I am lucky to be on an incredibly friendly syndicate. Great story and keep going!

Think most of the older carpers have forgotten these experiences throughout the decades…always been a clicky sport..it taught me an my brother to keep quiet about our captures until off the lake…bigger the carp the more arsey the club and anglers can be…on the plus side always another lake to enjoy 🎣👍

Wow I’ve always fished but not particularly into carp fishing but what a great video and story, fishing can be a bit cruel sometimes but hope you have many more adventures, I never comment but had to on this occasion all the best for the future

Inspirational filmography and story telling as per Tom! Its that clubs loss! Looking forward to your new lake 👍

Carp anglers are strange, only a true odd person could catch a specimen bream or tench of 10lb+ and be unhappy

Such a shame you had such a bad experience mate. Can’t believe people manage to take the fun out such a special moment, you are definitely better off away from that kind of environment. On to bigger and better things. Tight lines 👍

Keep up the hard work man love the videos. And hope to see u in Bodles again 👍

A rule is a rule as bad as it sound's.. Publicity bans are there for a reason to protect the fish..

No publicity bans are there to keep it fair for the anglers that pay to fish these lakes, posting a capture on social media and saying that the rules not clear and you can’t believe you got banned is daft!

All I'm going to say is, I'm glad you are still fishing lad as it's one of my 2 getaway from life hacks, carp fishing can be very clicky just keep your head up and catch more carp ❤🎏

good video bro, glad you have a new lake gl

Imagine being so delusional. You know the rules. You took it upon yourself to completely disregard them. Posted the above to your social media pages. Then plead for innocence when called out by club bailiffs for enforcing the fishery rules?

Hi mate just come across this video really enjoyed it. Nightmare on getting band glad you’re keeping the fishing up tho

Impressive video and I felt your pain. Glad it came good in the end :)

Sounds like a lucky escape! Similar thing happened to me when I was about 15 and had to go and face a load of stuffy men at a kangaroo court. That was the time syndicates started to take hold and everything became completely controlled. My fishing has changed and is centred around my family and it’s never been so good 👍👍

Great video, loads to learn from this, especially when one reads the comments, subscribed :)

extremely well-made video bro, well done on a superb capture! what a story

Another mega video Tom. Production value is immense but on top of that the story is heart breaking and I felt right there with you. God it's one of the few things I really detest about fishing that is the clique-ness at some places. I really wish people would leave their egos at home. Having read through some of the other comments it's quite shocking apparently just how much illegal fish moving is still going on these days too 😞

This was an incredibly well told story with heart put into. Thanks for sharing with us and man what a beaut of a common

Great vid mate 👍🏻 it's hard not to take it to heart, glad you kept it going though 👏👏

Keep your head held high mate things happen for a reason… one of the best videos I’ve watched for a while

Another cracking video. Fishing’s a life of adventures 🎣

Really enjoyed that mate, green eyed monster is certainly the issue here mate. That common was beautiful too! cracking vid 👌🎣

what a great story and amazing progress in such a small space of time with the boat fishing and fishing harder club waters , keep enjoying you're fishing and look forward to more videos 😎👌

This is just jealousy from the other people in the club shame you gave up your ticket but live and learn just keep going forward 👍

Head high bro keep fishing 🤍💪🏾

Started fishing at the age of 3 almost 25 years ago, Been fishing 6 days straight 3-8 hours every session:) currently fishing for eel and bream, caugh a pretty nice eel my first attempt this season. NEVER give up fishing, I could never imagine the feeling of not doing what i love most.

You hadn't caught on to the paranoia that carp anglers have yet. That was the problem, bro. Lovely video, and that common from the club lake was awesome. I've subscribed. Good for you, Tom. Kudos. Pete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I really like this video! Truly honest and you can see the emotions 👌💪🙌

Feeling with you! Had a similar story when I was way younger ... as so many comments already said: Jealousy is a big thing among anglers :(

Awesome Video mate 🎣🐟

It's a shame what happened. As a newcomer to fishing myself, I will take your experience to heart. I will remember your mistake and take extra precautions to ensure that I don't make the same error. Learning from others is crucial, and I appreciate you sharing this lesson with us. I'll make sure to stay vigilant and mindful during my fishing trips.

Man being able to have footage of ur first catches is such a phenomenal experience. You should truly consider relocating countries if fishing is such a passion for you. I know that seems extreme but here in Canada the idea of a club taking ownership of public waters is absurd. I’d love to have a fisherman as passionate as you living around me and fishing my waters with me! There are also a few European countries that are better for fisherman like Iceland. Not mention ur passion for carp will soon grow into a passion for every species out there and other countries have lots more opportunities for fisherman that way. Amazing video man you earned yourself a subscriber!

yeah ... the best is yet to come mate. cheers and don't let some guys making you feel bad ...

Brilliant...really enjoyed watching

Great video, great angler… you are better off out of any toxic syndicate scenario. Keep doing these videos and being brave in showing your passion and emotion. 👍

So sorry to hear that mate for someone who not fished before and was just excited about it a little chat saying not allowed to post was enough but basically they all seen it and no doubt moaned how they haven’t caught in years a fish like that and got jealous a lad catching a big fish would make them look small in there eyes especially as you not fished. A lot before. I felt your story mate and look forward to future videos mate where you can post your catches tight lines buddy 🎣🎣

First off some amazing catches... I love the afford you put in to learn on yr own and boy did pay off. As a Canadian who only has wild Carp here. its so odd watching about these pay lakes. You should come to Canada mate and fishing our wild Carp. I would be happy to take you to some hot spots, some of the best Carpin in Canada is right here where I live in Ontario. Keep up the content coming, I'll be watching.

Great to see an honest you tube fishing person m8 keep your chin up bro it's there loss buddy 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Awesome Film!!! In your Position, i would have cried until present day! So dont worry- keep it up!

To quality video Tom, good luck to you 👌🏼

Wow, can't believe they'd do that to you, being shunned like that is just plain nasty. Know names but I've experienced similar things at what was my favourite Club (until that day) involving a young family, no grace given at all. Very well put together video my friend and let the love affair continue for years to come..😊👍 It's the River Thames for me, can't get it out of my head..😊🎣🎣 Bring on the 16th 🤜💥🤛

What a great video , chin up mate a lot of carp waters have publicity bans , trouble is people want to keep there lakes a secret because in the last 10 years carp fishing has just gone through the roof ,just put it behind you ,good luck with your chanel and all the best 👍

Superb, subbed. Very impressive all round!!

Its videos like this that show why I don't bother with Freshwater fishing, only salt. Too much red tape and shady goings on with "clubs". Glad you didn't give up entirely mate!

Just having a binge of watching your videos also ive just subscribed as well mate 🎣🎣🎣

Jealousy is a so prevalent in carp fishing really feel for you. That Fishery doesn’t deserve you. Come across this many time in my 60 + years fishing

I can totally sympathise with you, I found pike fishing a couple of years ago and fished a brilliant little lake for two years which contained over 30ld pike! Every time I went I took a bin bag and collected all the beer cans and rubbish the inconsiderate anglers left ! Unfortunately someone spread the word about this place and it was inundated with idiots who just spoiled it for everyone and the owner closed down on the fishing for everyone ! Alas being slightly disabled I can now only go to one local accessible place which doesn’t fish very well ! I hope you find your dream place again as I hope I might to beat my 18.5lb personal best !

Great video Tom. Fishing syndicates huh?

When I started carp angling, 35 years ago, there was still a lot of stuff to find out and gear to make or improve yourself. These days you can find every technique on youtube, buy everything ready made to go and catch huge fish. Some people - not even an anglers at the time - start with 40+lb fish... It's just stupid. But none the less a nicely shot and passion filled video 👍.

That was a great video. Humans learn until they die. subbed!