Fishing The Mystery Lake - My Best Ever Carp! 

Carl - I speak for everyone when I say well done. Not only on smashing an incredibly tough water, and persevering, but for the story telling, cinematography and world class editing. I’m so blessed to call you a friend and I love seeing how you push yourself to the limits for the entertainment of your fans and followers. Keep up the exceptional work, and stay in touch ❤️

The editing, the adventure, the fish, the whole film.. Everything is just perfect!!

"We've done it" Says it all about you as a person. Well done mate, keep it up!

Hi Carl, I know you probably won’t read this but I just want you to know that your videos are like therapy for me. I watch them whenever I’m relaxing or doing something where I can divide my concentration between the task and one of your videos. You inspire me to get better at fishing and to try new techniques and approaches. Thank you for your work and keep up your wonderful style, there really are only a very few creators who stand out like this for me.

Best video yet, your tenacity, and determination sets this channel above all others. Really felt your despair and elation. So much graft put in, and your triumph thoroughly deserved. This was EPIC on every level. Well done, mate. Plus zavs barbecues looked amazing. 10/10, Al!

So I had all my tackle stolen in December, it really knocked my confidence and passion for carp fishing knowing how long it will take to buy it all back. But watching this video has re-sparked something and given me the motivation to start to rebuild my kit, thank you! Awesome video!

Nobody does B roll better than Carl Smith, period.

I’ve been trying to make a good fishing video for months but I can’t quite get them good enough. Every time I watch one of Carl’s videos it inspires me to try again. It’s hard as I’m only 12 years old and since no one I know has a clue about fishing. I’ve learned everything from your channel Carl. Thanks for everything

"he has a lake in his back garden" yeah I was not expecting that place!!! Awesome and very jealous!

The quality of the videos just gets better and better and for all that hard work over they days shows you should never give up no matter how challenging it may get

Possibly been my favourite ever film produced from you, been watching for many years must be 8+, this reminded me of the old videos and this is how I like these videos

What a special carp. Look forward to future sessions at the Mystery Lake 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

A bittersweet session with one that got away but also an advocate for perseverance paying off. You must be so proud of landing that beauty chuffed for you bud. That memory of catching that mirror on an incredibly tough water will last a lifetime

I have wanted to fish this "lake" for 30 years and often wondered what was in it. Thank you for answering my wonderings. Green is my natural colour, honest. Looking forward to more episodes.

Your content just keeps getting better and better mann, dare I say it..... Carl and Alex becoming just Carl has improved BOTH of your channels for the best. So so glad it didn't go the other way for either of you 👌

the editing, story telling, music choice, amzing fish, evverything about this video was just amazing. one of your best videos from the last year. looking forward to the next ones!!!

Stunning mirror Carl, persistently using your watercraft payed off. Looking forward to your next adventure 🎣

Awesome story! Thank you. I can relate to the fact of not having success at a new venue but keep wanting to go back. Same thing happened to me when I started fishing a park lake this year. I just had to go back. And only landed a carp on my 5th session. The feeling is amazing! Keep up the good work. You have no idea the impact that all of your videos had on my success as an angler. So much so that I can now help other people and young kids who are starting to fish. My first piece of advice to them are to go and watch all your videos.

I have never sat this long to watch a guy catch one targeted fish. Well done with the story and film quality.

That’s next level stuff for your channel Carl, the scale of the campaign and the dedication and effort a film like that must take from the other end of the country. It’s fair to say you’ve done yourself proud on both counts-an amazing fish and a captivating, beautifully shot and edited professional film. Sit back and take in all the compliments-you’ve definitely earned them with this one🙂.

Without a doubt, best video yet.. 👌 So much time for these campaign videos.. Monumental effort well done Carl. 😃

Absolutely amazing Carl,brilliant mate,even my 8 year old daughter couldn’t take her eyes off the screen and said at the end how good she thought it was, I’d say it’s one of your best yet👍

Love it Carl! The story telling and the filming / editing is exceptional & inspirational. Loved the whole atmosphere of the vlog. It looked a special place I can't wait for the sequel!

What a amazing campaign. Your videos always inspired me to never give up when having a target fish. Can't wait for the next video!

thank you so much carl for getting me into fishing! im 11 and only started in November but since then i have been obsessed with fishing and going in my free time. thanks again carl, Max

What a fantastic video, Karl! And what an unbelievably beautiful carp! I applaud your tenacity!. The reward is massive! I actually had tears in my eyes when you landed the fish!

Absolutely stunning! The location, the lake, you're storytelling, and that 35 pound carp at the end, all stunning! You're videos are getting better and better every upload! Cant wait for the next one,

Fantastic! A real adventure. Glad it came good in the end.

At the edge of my seat for the whole video! With your knowledge you done the right thing to carry on, which paid off massively in my opinion. Great video Carl.

nice to see you going out there and doing it, local lad myself but never had permission! buzzin to see the tales are true

Really appreciate your efforts on all aspects the diary , editing, traffic and pain of the lost fish great effort Carl and zav.

Best episode you’ve done yet can’t wait for the next one ☝️

There is something about the unknown . It has a feeling I think that's better than hitting a water knowing that there's a 40lber . The phonecall from Ali , a reasonably well known angler 🤣 I'd lose my mind with a phonecall from a legend like that . Love the content keep up all the hard work and it will always pay off 👌

This is what carp fishing is all about. I've lived this journey a few times on some different campaigns here in Michigan, making this film extremely relatable: the driving, the blanking, zero signs of carp, almost no information, the poor access, and most disheartening, your own mom and other close people telling you that it's a waste of time. But when you do finally land that one fish, the experience is almost incomprehensible.

What a brilliant video. I think what makes the videos on your channel stand out is your ability to tell a story. You can really take someone on the journey of all the emotions with you.

Carl you have come such a long way I have seen ur insta posts and I’ve been waiting for for this has been my favourites RU-vid stories much respect for you and Alex alike keep up the videos

Carl , been watching the Channel for years and the videos always impress me every time but this one was exceptional. You are mega at what you do! Thanks for a great watch and making a Sunday morning fun 👌

Just fantastic. My whole family enjoys your videos. And your persistence is commendable

You're an extremely lucky chap to be allowed to fish that lake,I know they have armed security on hand.ive always dreamt of fishing it but I'm happy to see you catch one from it, well done,an awesome result 👍

What an awesome watch I loved every minute of that Carl, well done for persevering and not giving in, a man of my own heart. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

Congratz Carl, this video was so inspiring for me. It is a lesson to never lose hope and keeping on the work cause it will get payed out. Sometimes all it needs is some patience. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Best wishes from germany

I don’t carp fish anymore but your videos still keep me interested, pure not full of plugs and adverts for crap no one really needs. Stay true to this style on film it’s pure and how it should. Dude I salute you 👊🏻🙌🏻

Dude, thank you. What an amazing effort, and bringing us along with via amazingly delivered content. You, the production and most importantly that fish, simply top class.

Thanks Carl for always explaining rig set ups in some form, many fishing videos miss this but and it makes all the difference :)

Brilliant. Loved the whole episode, superbly put together and told.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! The carp world needed this, and I can't wait for part 2.

Thank you Carl. You continue to push the boundaries of fishing films on the RU-vid, you are becoming one of the best!!

Epic session! Cant wait for more! Congrats

Bravo on the result of confirming such a gorgeous ancient fish and having all that effort payoff. Superb video diary.

Once again you have certainly excelled at producing some of the best fishing experiences on RU-vid. Very well done to you and the team. Amazing content that just keeps getting better and better !

Lovely content love these videos there so amazing well done for all of theses videos I enjoy them soo much can’t wait for more!! 🙏

Carl just watched this and listened to ur podcast big respect to u ur honesty and passion is so inspirational love what ur doing and what ur about can relate to so much of it myself well done mate keep doing it stay true xx

The efforts that go into your channel are greatly appreciated. One of the best going 👌

Amazing how much time is being put into this film. Everything is spot on. Thanks for the joy.

The choreography on this is world class. As is the fishing. Hats off to you! That lake is absolutely pristine as well. The people who live there are so lucky to have it at their disposal.

Wow!!! Epic adventure, cannot wait for the next installment. What a gem of a venue ❤️

Outstanding content mate. Absolutely brilliant work on all aspects

Wow just wow!! I'm so glad I found your channel many years ago watching how you've grown and learned so much in your life is truly inspirational thankyou for another amazing film👍❤️

Once again amazing video and unbelievable effort well done Carl for all of the good work u make for us 🎣🐟

Well done guys!! You both put in the time and percerveird to bag a lump, well done hats off to you 👏

I always get the ‘river monsters vibes’ editing is on POINT!

Excellent! You certainly put the work in for that one.

Great Great video Carl, as we all know it can become testing to keep pushing after so many blank sessions, I admire and respect your determination to catch from that lake, top man 👍👌

Saturday is usually a slow day for videos from the people I subscribe to. It is always a treat to see a Fish with Carl video on Saturdays (as it would be any other day of the week). But this week I feel super lucky! The Fishing Tutorials video came out (which was awesome) AND a Fish with Carl video. That should hold me over for a while. Cheers Carl!

Carl, what can I say apart from thank you. All your hard work, frustration, long drives and efforts! What a brilliant and enjoyable film so well put together. Keep it up 👌

Everything in this film is just simply stunning. And what a fish! Well deserved ‼️💯

This is what fishing is all about, brilliant film

Great watch , beautifully edited and one hell of a back garden. Always good when a plan comes good . Cheers Cal

What an incredible story! Can't wait to see next videos of that lake!

Wonderful video. Love your content. It has brought me back to fishing and I am so grateful for that.

The good old M25 motorway, always gets congested there. Well played Carl perseverance always pays off.

Awesome fishing in a fantastic location with good company. Beautifully filmed as always! 👍🏻

Amazing work Carl, brilliant video with loads of detail. Keep it up.

I love these type of videos. Well done on the carp. That's an absolutely cracking specimen!

Amazing…. Simply amazing!!!What a story in a beautifull place with a iconic fish!!! Immense avventure! Greating fron Italy

A joy, and without mention of you ‘buzzing’ etc, what a pleasant change. Well done!

Wow amazing it made the hairs on my arms stand up

Well Carl & Zav, your dedication & desire has given you the results you deserve! Well done guys, can’t wait to see the rest of the film! Also great filming & some amazing shots! Always a pleasure.👍👍👍

Another great film thanks Carl.

Unbelievable Carl as always! You really show the true passion and meaning to fishing in its finest art form, never change 👌

Love watching u fish it’s so entertaining

What a video! Best one yet. I’m so glad you perseverance paid off. What an angler

Incredible work Carl! Keep that head up and get content out when you can. Every film is amazing and inspirational👌 All the best from 🇨🇦

Well done I do admire your perseverance and dedication to angling. Brilliant 👍

One of your Best videos yet, All done all

One of your best videos yet carl and team. Loved it,some amazing footage from the drone and oh yeah the mirror wasn't too bad either! Well done and willlook forward to part 2 & 3 & 4

That’s why fishing is such a fantastic thing ! Absolutely amazing from you mate! I genuinely felt great when you finally got landed that absolutely stunning fish! Beautiful 🤩 You must go back and try to catch another one of those! Great video, congratulations 👏🏼

Outstanding, the fish and this video. Top marks, always a pleasure to watch and share the excitement 👌

Brilliant stuff Carl! 👏 you did it! Fantastic quality video as well. Testament to sticking with it, good on you sir.

I could watch that again right now. Brilliant

Unbelievable effort that is Carl. Your videos just get better and better.

Incredible as always Carl, top drawer on all fronts, flawless, seamless and inspirational

Thank You so much, Carl! Your level of determination is truly inspiring ! I often use it in my own fishing adventures as a reminder to never give up... I am very grateful to you for that!

Absolutely brill Carl. That lake is really mysterious. Will always call you back. Looking forward to another chapter.

Fantastic job, and a huge well done..for never giving up, and what a lovely Carp, clap clap clap.

That was awesome to watch! And has inspired me to never give up 🎣

Carl never give up bro keep pushing you did a good job and to catch the same carp Ali did 20 years later was incredible congrats and well done.

I love your videos Carl. The effort you go to to provide such amazing quality videos is insane and what really sets you apart from the rest. Keep smashing it brother

Brilliant vid Carl…….production / quality is top notch. Beautiful fish too. Thanks for sharing.

Wonderful story!! I love this movie. I can totally understand your feelings and reaching the state when you can't accept to fail, it has to work, etc.... I know this too, the despair. And it feels so great when you finally succeed. All of these emotions are captured perfect in this movie to feel with you, great. I was really happy when you two got one. I'm looking forward to the next sessions at mystery Lake.