How To Start Fishing - A guide to your first days fishing 

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this video reminds all of us how were were when we first started...the innocence and pure joy of catching even the smallest fish...a feeling that stays with you all your life...it isnt always the size of the fish...sometimes its the width of the smile it brings. well done .

Surely this video should start with 30 minutes of being stuck in trees and sorting tangled line out for the rest of the day😂😂

Being good at something is easy. But being good and being able to teach it to others in a simple way is hard. And these videos are as informative as they can be. Brilliant videos

It is mad how I’m am an experienced specimen carp angler yet I still love to watch your videos aimed at beginners purely because I just love watching you two!!

fished all my life so far but still going to watch it😂

I wish you had your own TV show. Your laidback and friendly delivery is such a pleasant change from the geezery/laddish/oi oi type blokes you get on fishing programmes usually

I went fishing yesterday for the first time since I was a little kid. I caught 7 bluegill and I was so overjoyed each time 😆 so much fun!

I remember my first whip. Little 2m thing i bought on a trip to norfolk broads. Was fishing over side of boat everytime we stopped. I probably had about 200lb of bits over the 3 days we were there. Was literally a fish every chuck.

Been fishing 51yrs and still love watching vids like this carl and Alex ur doing great for all ages and all type of fisherman well done lads

This is such a great video. My grandad started me on a "whip" rather then a rod and it's such a great, simple way to fish. Teaches watercraft and fishing without the stresses of tangles, knots and other distractions. Really good to see you championing there use again.

I've been fishing for over 40 yrs and thoroughly enjoy everyone of your video's boys, thank you so much for sharing

It made me smile when you said "I remember catching theese when we were just kids" it just reminds me that it doesn't matter how old you are you can still be excited for things you used to do. And great video as always 👍

Finally new content brilliant to see you guys doing so much for the viewers great work guys keep it up 👍 and it’s brilliant you guys have started with the licensing most people that are new don’t even know you need this 💙💙💙💙

i used to fish with my grandad and remember enjoying it alot, now he has passed i have the time and money to do it myself i have finally built a kit myself and am ready for the next week to start! i really enjoy this channels videos! very helpful and im gooing to be watching some once i get down there next so i can make some of my own rigs pondside :) thanks mate! looking forward to seeing your new vids and also watching some on the fly while im out :)

What a brilliant video to get anyone started for wants to start angling …. Even though I knew exactly what was expected in the video I still had to watch it… we are never too old to learn !! Learning how to unhook fish and care for fish has got to be one of the most important parts of the learning process …. Secondly I would probably say care of the environment I.e take your little home !! Careful when going on your own as well as it’s always best to take someone with you and if you’re a young one let people know where you are going just in case. Don’t share your favourite fishing spot though 🤣🤣… Great videos guys as always and it’s even better watching it on the big screen 📺 😀👍🏽🎣🎣

What a fantastic video thank you so much. I never really got taught how to fish always wanted to but now I have found your videos I will definitely be giving it a go. Thank you mate really helpful and great to see your enthusiasm 🎣

This is really great because it’s inspirational for others to fish even if they haven’t before thank you for this video 👏 🙏

I've been watching yous for a while but thank you for helping me too start fishing I really appreciate it keep up the good work👍

I'm just starting looking to go out fishing after a free 4-5 day introduction and I feel like I'm going to be checking out stuff from you and this channel a lot. Definitely need to watch that disgorger video.

Float/pole fishing is one of the simplest and most fun ways to fish. Great work on the video btw!👍

Many thanks for this. Moved to a stretch of the Thames where you can legally fish for free and have decided today to give it a try. Not knowing anyone who fishes, and having never done it before, I have not much support to learn but this was calm enough to make me think this is what I should try first without it appearing baffling and scary. I'd love to see a follow on video or two to help those with little or no resources/confidence to grow into this past time. Subscribed!

I love your laid back approach to fishing, especially how you take care while holding the fish and returning them to the lake.

Really good video guys as always. You guys have given me so much inspiration. I cant wait for your next update.

Been thinking about starting up fishing, and thanks to this video I was out at me local shops fishery today, has a great afternoon out after work, thanks for the tips

Another great video you guys .... making me want to try river fishing again love the quality of these videos too

I'm fishing already 3 years but this still helps also I'm so glad to see tench! In my country he is very rare compared to 10-20years ago,I hope you lads catch some pb's soon :)

Very good video, right level of detail and well explained (speaking as a very new angler). Thanks!

Brilliant video Carl, this is exactly how I started!😂🔥

Hi been fishing Canada most of my Life, 50 plus years lol, your Video is great really liked how you explained everything about fishing to the first Timers in the UK. You probably know fishing over here, is an opened sport, only needing Permission in very few spots. Really enjoyed Thanks

Once again a banger I love the vids you two are so inspirational to younger anglers

Brilliant video. I started fishing about 2 weeks ago. So far I've had 4 trips and haven't caught anything yet. Not discouraged in any way. Just learning more and practicing more. I'll try with Corn today and use your method. Thanks again for the tips!

Brings back memories and on top of that a nice introduction for new anglers :) Nice work!

thank you for the inspiration for me and probably hundreds of people to start fishing

Haven't been fishing since I was a young boy and forgot a lot of things but I wanna take my 6 year old son fishing in the near future. I really appreciate this video brother 🙏

I have been fishing for nearly 35 years but still watch this video, didn't learn anything from this but loved it 😀

love this because it brings back so many memories, literally how i started

I was a regular fisher at 13 onwards as the years went buy and the years I lost all my fishing equipment ( and some theft) and over the last couple of years I've been dreaming about going fishing again but in today's climate fishing equipment seems so expensive 😢 watching your videos is makeing me dream more love it.....thanks Carl and alex

Great Video lads, thankyou so much! Going fishing today.. wish me luck 🤞

Thanks for these great beginner clips. I've only fished in world of warcraft thus far so needed some guidance for sure.

i remember while i was carp fishing my sister would sit at the side of me with a whip an a 1 single maggot, pulling skimmers,perch an roach out all day long, she got a take an it bent the whip right around an never ever surfaced an snapped her off, would have loves to have known what that fish was, it felt really big tbh. great nostalgic video mate, might even order myself a 5m whip an just get out for a hour after work. love it

This video was so nice and relaxing to watch. It was like being taught by a brother. Thanks for the video. I am definitely subscribing.

I watched numerous of your videos before my first fishing trip! Decided to straight in and get a beginner kit, for car fishing. Mate of mine helped me set up shown me everything and I caught a 11 pound leather :) was amazing and I was still happy and shaking an hour after putting it back in lol! Can’t wait for my next trip this weekend

Great video as always love your content keep up the good work 👍

Still got my first whip, Garbolino Albus 5m from Argos. Its a good 25yrs old, elasticated top 2 incase hooked odd bigger fish, and my kids now use it learning how to fish for smaller species. Great fun, inexpensive and hardly any tackle needed.

Brings back memories! I would recommend getting some good books on fishing, or maybe that's just because I'm old haha!

Great intro to fishing for the kids that love your channel.

Loving all these videos you're putting out

I sat and enjoyed everything I already knew, great work guys for the kids and unexperienced fisherman, tight and happy line to all. Thank you for link to rod licences link, as I'm coming down soon, as I cant wait to fish your waters.

Very easy and enjoyable video to watch and it was nice to sea the care expressed and given when handling the catch I’m inspired thank you 👍

Excellent video. Very well taught for beginners. It reminds me of when I started this technique and fishing 43 years ago.

I'm the basic fishing man with my son who 8 years old, he like to fishing, your video really helpful for us, thank you. 👍🙏📡

You guys motivated me to keep going 👍

Good video for us beginners,Your tone Is quite gentle too very easy understood Keep it up bro and may the lord bless you more..

Thank you for yet again another helpful fishing video. Keep up the good work!!

Smashing it as usual guys !!!

I wish you make this video 10yrs ago when I move to UK, it was nightmare to find info about fishing and license :( aspecial when you don't know where and what to look for. 😕 really great video in first minute you said everything that I were loking to find out about my first half year 😂 👍🎣 helpful video for those who's just start in to fishing 🎣

My boyfriend wanted us to start fishing together as couple. Now, I'm here trying to learn. This was a very helpful first HOW-TO video. Simple/direct to the point and with demonstrations.

Top video. Simple explanation.. no nonsense. Thank you! 😊

ive been waiting for this one thanks alot

Thos video is such a treat. Ive been fishing for a while but it's really joce to someone thoroughly enjoying a bit of fishing and taking soecial care to be gentle with the fishies. Keep on keepin on 😊

Need more of this, thanks.

I’ve been fishing for about 5 years now (I’m only 15) but there is always something to learn.

Man I really love this video. The peacefulness of it. You're really awesome man, great video.

Haven’t gone fishing in like 2 years so I needed a refresher

So informative tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you!

I went fishing this morning and had a 30lb and some small carp I stated to fish when I was nine and used this same technique I’m now 14 and some times still use this technique

Excellent as usual thank you so much 😊

That peg number 5 is the best swim there, that’s mad bros! I fished that swim to, my first match was on that peg!

Love the video as always

This is one of the most wonderful videos that you guys made.

Lovely stuff boys enjoying the content 👍🙌🙌 it's very helpful

Very useful thanksgiving for tutorial

Another great informative vid and it brought back great memories, of fishing Wandsworth common after school thank you . Dave B Chichester

take it from me young man.................you make great vids..........simple..clear...and great..thank you.....dont worry about any negative grumbles....you have it in bundles..

I started fishing years ago but i still watched the video

I bought my first fly fishing set today so im just binging fishing videos to try and get some tips

Just wonderful!!

Fantastic video as always!

Im so glad i came across this video because i was about to go out and buy a fish rode with a reel which was not necessary and all i need is a whip and pole!

Great video love to see more float fishing in the future

I really like how you do your videos and I'm looking threw them and I thought youd have a video comparing pole v rod and real saying the pros and cons on both

Great Video - really easy watching and great for those just starting out.

Great video as always 👍

Got my first pole on Tuesday went out yesterday got maggots and went fishing 32 roach Rudd and perch about 6inches-8inches under the float with a maggot was fun thanks for the tips the first one was so small he didn’t take the float under when I lifted it up bang about a 2-3 inch roach lol

A nother banger of a video guys lets go💣

i am a begginer and this video gave me hope to continue thx you my man

The most important thing is don't get discouraged, no matter your skill level you WILL loose fish, especially big ones. But it's all worth it when you get them out.

Very Good advice you have provided

Awesome content and great production value! Subbed :)

Going fishing with my friend on Saturday!! Loving the videos!! Really helped! ❤🎉

Love your videos guys!

Thanks for your sharing. It's really helpful for me to start fishing

Another great video guys 🎣👍👍

You boys are amazing.

Thanks Carl. I found this vid quite useful 😊

Very informative and helpful. Thank you!!!

Great video just exactly how I started fishing. Time for a Guru Basix range perhaps?

Crazy I started my first match fishing days on that very lake and peg number 5 I’m mind blown haha, good old pennybridge

Lovely perch at the begining