I Had No Choice! To Be Able to Catch This Big Urban Canal Fish! 

I have told stories before of the hard fights had with Carp but never had to jump in a canal to get one out! Top man for getting a soaking on account of fish welfare.

One of the single best moments I have ever seen in course/carp fishing and I have been at it for well over 30 years

A man after my own heart...Down to the undies, jump in in April, show crack of arse to camera, use snapped landing net to land the fish, it just doesn't get any better. You legend.

🤣Top man Chris never a dull moment with you, bet you must ave stank when you got home....canal aroma 🤣

That was a very noble act to do for that fish Chris,. Even so it made my day, couldn't have happened to a nicer chap 😁😁😂😎

Total commitment there mate always looking after the welfare of the fish. Respect to you ✊🏻

Once again it's hats off to you mate for going the extra mile for your love of fishing and for the fish themselves. I am certain that not every angler would strip off to their boxer shorts to rescue a carp caught in brambles. Nice one pal. I also think you are very lucky to fish waters that don't seem to have any ducks. As soon as I get bread out as a bait, you can bet that in no time at all I will be surrounded by ducks. Really enjoy your uploads and look forward to them. Well done.....

Mate you are an absolute legend for going in and freeing that fish from the hook. Appreciate it.

Another good vid. I think you should do a vid on fish care ? All new anglers would benefit from it and the fish.

Best fisherman on YT. Humble talented and great fun. Amazing Stuff!!!

10/10 for effort as it would not have been humane to leave the fish in that situation. You will be rewarded i am sure

Brilliant Just shows you jumping in We'll have respect for the fish Credit to you🐬💯👍

I'm from Germany but your videos are really great, I always watch them. Please keep it up and I hope there will be many more to come. I think your way of fishing is great. Well done, I wish everyone had enough respect, to make sure everything went well with the fish.

Great stuff man that's a true fisher man never leave a fish in destress well done champ 🙏🙏🇿🇦🔥

You're brilliant mate 👍. Watch these at night calms my depression and anxiety down so much. Sounds daft .. but thanks matey.

Can you hear MY/OUR applause across the wind? I hope both you and tne carp meet again in a decade when the fish is a canal kipper in it's mid-teens (age & poundage) one of the finest recorded bits of careful, caring, committed (you should be!) angling most of us have ever seen Super film and thank you. VBW x P.S More💪 to your elbow!

Fair play for jumping in 👌👊

Epic Bro good onya for "rescueing" the fish.

Respect for having as much respect for the fish That 5 lb main line took some stick lol 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌

15/10 for effort fella haha! Water looks freezing.

ha ha ha excellent session mate like you say a story to tell fair play on going in great vid

Ripper mate, your sense of looking after nature is brilliant.

Dedication that mate, and full respect for thinking of the fish so that others can enjoy them in years to come

Bet that shrivelled up the crown Jewels 🤣🤣🤣 Fair play and a great catch 👌👌

Top man going in to free the line and still manages to get fish in with that branch still hanging on

Legend mate. It’s our responsibility to make sure the fish we fish for are returned safely and with respect. Good job

Definitely one of the more memorable fishing videos I've seen on RU-vid!

Love the guitar music in the background, fits better than dance music

Brilliant effort

A real fisherman! Well done for getting in there and freeing up that carp mate.

Great effort Chris!! Top man

Awesome! Well done some cracking fish on the canal. What a carp to, stunning colours!

That is dedicated your plumbs must of shrivelled up to raisins lol good capture and did the right thing good on you 👍 👏 😀

One main reasons I watch your channel and follow you is your go above and beyond for fish and fish care. I would Done exact same thing no matter how big or small our fish are they need looked after. Hand on heart I’d rather catch beautiful pristine carp like that from wild water than a 30lber from muddy commercial. I have no issues with commercial fishery’s we all need an easy day and saying that some commercial waters can be tricky but freelined piece bread or lobworm when stalked a fish in river or canal can’t beat it

So cool that you fish and care about the fish and nature. You’re an excellent role model showing how to enjoy and respect nature. Great job!

That was very impressive, you are truly a great fisherman.

Fair play mate hats off to you

Well done on doing that carp right.

Lol Chris that's yr funnest session yet mate you had some nice fish bud keep them coming 👍 🎣👊👏👏👌

Bloody first class effort Top man Chris total respect kind regards Mr D

100% committed to the catch and well being of the fish. Hats off to you sir 👌

Massive respect! Not many people would have done, not even sure I would have but I imagine you know that canal well and knew it wasn't that deep.

Great vid. That’s a man who is dedicated to his sport and will go the extra mile to safeguard his quarry. Salute you sir! Well done 👏🏼

That was fantastic Chris. Fair play to ya👌😂😂

Nice to see dedication that you show way too go Chris

Brilliant mate,,and good on you for getting in there,,many wouldn't 👍👊🎣

Good for you man. So great to see how dedicated you are to the welfare of the fish you catch. Keep up the great work.

Wow! That's what I call dedication! Great going!

Well done Chris hats off to you mate above and beyond what a stunning fish

Outstanding buddy! To many people wouldnt make the effort and would snap off leaving the fish either tethered to that bramble or trailing line! My hats off to you mate

That’s what I call going above and beyond,cracking effort 🎣🐟💪

Nice fishing 👍🎣

Respect man. I have never seen anyone jump in to get a fish off a snag.. good for you and cheers

Mate, great efffort on getting into the nal. What a memory

Fair play. Thought it was only me that carries a spare pair of pants in my kit. Looks like there may be two of us now!

I did use same method to fish for carp on small Loch at my home back in Czech. And also I had to get in to the water to free off snagged carp. But it was in summer time so water was fine😃 But there isn’t many fishermen who would go in water to free of fish from snag. I know only one man and now you😃 Well done man! Keep those nice videos rolling and tight lines!

Get your tackle out see what bites !! Seriously Chris just shows how passionate you are about your fishing,thanks for the vlog 👍👍

This is a good channel and big respect for going in the water most anglers wouldn’t dream of going in

Awesome buddy.. well done on getting in & saving the carp … cheers Chris & Sam

Absolutely all respect for you my man. To actually go in to the water, legend...!

Great fish care. Well done.

beautiful story, nice noble act. Bravo!

Good man Chris ,very brave of u going in and considerate. Well done 👍

Wow that's really extrem fishing Chris well done 👏

That’s dedication above and beyond the call of duty. Good on you!

What a great adventure this was Chris, a lot of respect to go into the cold water to safe that carp from the hook, great job buddy!!!

Awesome dedication and compassion for wildlife, great video! I've subscribed!

Fairplay for jumping in mate!🙌💚 tight lines the fish gods will repay you for that!💚

Good man ! Now that’s dedication - well done.

Fair play you my friend, you have love and respect for the fish, and that great 🙌

Great session and outstanding effort to rescue that carp Chris - top drills 👏👏

Brilliant job mate 👍

Fair play to you buddy fish care at its utmost 👍🏻🎣

Fantastic video mate and much respect for making sure. That carp wasn't left snagged up in the line and brambles 👍

Fair play 2 you,another great day fishing for different?! 🤣 wasnt expecting that,the respect you show to the fish you should be proud..keep doin wot your doin 👍

Great video. Well done for going in the water. Not many people would have done that in the cold. Top angling 👍🎣🇬🇧🎣👍

Totally enjoyed that 100% commitment what a legend

Fantastic commitment Chris and great care for the fish. I had a good battle with a Mirror Carp recently that took me 20 minutes to land. Loving these videos!

Always exciting to watch your videos, and so much care for the fish, nice one.mate, keep them coming.

Nice one mate. Love your style fella looking after the fish. True life content from a genuine guy 👍👍👍👍

Lost for words absolute legend well done Chris 👌🏻

😂 hero, the level of care you show the fish is top notch - great role model for younger anglers. Loved the video as always

Well done man, a lot of people would have not bothered jumping in for the fishes sake. Absolutely stunning fish. Your canal is a cracking fishery!

Chris making serious sacvrifices for his PBs and to be able to improve them in years to come :D But whatta material for a vid! GJ!

That’s proper dedication 🙏👍😁

Well that my friend deserves a 👏

Very nice video! Sweet fish

Love your videos and content keep up the good work

Classic !! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great effort going in to get the fish but very brave/mad going in bare footed!

Nice work. And the walk

Proper fisherman Chris, glad to see you left your cap on too😉 very entertaining. Also great backing tracks too.

Well done Chris mate. One of the best methods of fishing in my opinion. Simple and deadly as you proved. And big respect going in for that Carp and rescuing it. A lot of lesser anglers would have pulled for the break. Good on you guy!☺👍

Top effort there mate!! Much respect!!! 👌🏻🤛🏻

That was awsome to watch! Well done! You have earned a huge sponsorship from Calvin Klein!😀😂😀

What a absolute legend 🙌 👏

Not many anglers would have taken the plunge there, great job! A cracking looking fish! I've never caught a canal carp but maybe one day 🎣

Above and beyond fella! Good job :-)

Respect for that bro there’s many horrible people that don’t care about the fish and would have cut that line and left the fish to suffer that’s why I watch your videos too guy

Brilliant. Well done.