RIVER CARP SPECIAL | Alfie Russell | Carp Fishing

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  • čas přidán 15. 09. 2022
  • Straight from the heart of the city, Alfie Russell looks back on multiple summers of hectic river carp fishing, with more special carp than you can shake a stick at!
    #espcarpgear #alfierussell #rivercarp
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Komentáře • 135

  • @alfierussellangler
    @alfierussellangler Před rokem +31

    Thanks for all the kind words🎣❤️ stay positive and chase your dreams!

    • @technomickdocumentalist2495
      @technomickdocumentalist2495 Před rokem +4

      Hey Alfie, absolutely love your uploads, seriously too drawer dude, I hope your doing well with your mental health, I too had a serious drop around 2 years back, I lost my daughter to forced adoption, hit with a deep depression, and then the whole lockdown we all had to deal with, I was planning my suicide a couple of months back, then gets a phone call out the blue, my lasses cousin had just killed himself, same age as me, had kids and a misses, was very well liked in his home town etc ... put things into perspective for the time being.
      I have work to do on myself, and am planning a weekend camping asap to collect some wild shrooms, for the " factory reset " that's just me, it's not the answer for everyone, but nearly 25 years experience with them so that's where I'm going.
      Take care brother. 😎

    • @garyhopkinson1360
      @garyhopkinson1360 Před rokem +2

      @@technomickdocumentalist2495 NICE WORDS, bro,!!! fishing is great for me Anytime, but especially when my heads at it, !!, recommend it to anyone who's "battling " !! get some advice off an angler who knows what he's doing and get out on the bank!!

    • @garyhopkinson1360
      @garyhopkinson1360 Před rokem +1

      @DRD 1,"" THE LAST THI"NG ANYONE NEEDS IS ADVICE!!!"MY ADVICE IS ""!! fukin genius ""!!

    • @garyhopkinson1360
      @garyhopkinson1360 Před rokem

      @DRD 1 OK fair one!! But if ya know jack, But fancy a chuck, you gotta get some level of advice bro,! For a start ya wouldn't even know how to tackle up,show em the basics and then let em get on with it!! I agree " do your own" !, but learn the basics first ar kid!!!

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem

      @DRD 1 You need to take a break from commenting mate! You're coming across like a bit of a plum. I'm sure you're not, but you're not making much sense lol

  • @insideout2600
    @insideout2600 Před rokem +7

    Esp has someone special with Terri . Looks like they’ve found another special someone with Alfie . So nice to see . We’ll done all !!

  • @philclark6250
    @philclark6250 Před rokem +11

    This lads a proper angler,well done👏

    • @rickysmith6567
      @rickysmith6567 Před rokem +1

      He comes across as a lovely guy aswell no pretentions just tell he loves fishing

  • @mattiemclean9882
    @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +15

    Been waiting for this all week!! This film made my heart race. I have walked this stretch and seen plenty of carp but I had no idea they were this beautiful as I never fished for them. Well done Alfie mate. Effort = Reward. Awesome campaign. All the best with your business!

  • @Timmers80
    @Timmers80 Před rokem +2

    Inspiring angling and breathtaking dark fish. Thank you for sharing

  • @ringerheringa3052
    @ringerheringa3052 Před rokem +6

    What a talented young man! Superb video again. Thank you ESP!

  • @jacksonwelsh6242
    @jacksonwelsh6242 Před rokem +7

    Can’t get enough of Alfie! Keep doing what your doing 🤙🏻

  • @Dodgybackjack
    @Dodgybackjack Před rokem +3

    That last carp is something special 😍😍😍 great video

  • @vincentbunk9405
    @vincentbunk9405 Před rokem +5

    Awesome story! Well done! As a river/canal angler i can really relate to your experiences. After so many years fof trying i finally managed to catch a 32 pound mirror from my local canal, what an amazing feeling that was, and still is. Mission accomplisched! Tight lines from the Netherlands.

  • @thebones
    @thebones Před rokem +6

    Well worth waiting for this, lovely fish there Alfie, I loved the 'red carp'. Great story telling too, look forward to the next. BTW, I've been using Cryogen hooks for a while now, they've become my favourite hooks.

  • @herenow2895
    @herenow2895 Před rokem +4

    The 30 was an absolute stunner. Top man.
    When that rod went off at the end, I was going for the strike for a split second.
    Damn good fishing Alfie.
    A blow by blow account of the 30 capture would be good to hear.

  • @Prankstaaaa
    @Prankstaaaa Před rokem +2

    Mega that, well done Alf, nice to see videos based on passion not just selling

  • @markoleary2000
    @markoleary2000 Před rokem +1

    Well done Alfie some real beauties there. Love those cryogen hooks. Tight Lines.

  • @judderzm2252
    @judderzm2252 Před rokem +1

    Some absolutely stunning fish the one over 30 was amazing looking well done Alfie/ esp 👌

  • @TheMartin7171
    @TheMartin7171 Před rokem +2

    There’s something special about catching carp from the canals and rivers. The different colours and scale patterns were great. The amount of effort Alfie puts in is impressive. Great video . Hopefully more to come. 👍🎣👍🎣

    • @garyhopkinson1360
      @garyhopkinson1360 Před rokem

      Proper wild fish in it from rivers, better fight aswell, fukin love fishing tiny little chalk streams for big chub too, know what I mean?, catching big fish in a place most people would not even believe that fish lived there!! Fish that have never seen a hook, can't get any better!! Love it 😀

  • @bencook965
    @bencook965 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely incredible, great watch, never in doubt!

  • @mariusbarnardo5592
    @mariusbarnardo5592 Před rokem +1

    Those leather carp are just so beautiful! And the mirror carp are so dark! In my country the mirror's are absolutely beautiful! Such a unique fish.....
    Keep up the great work my friend!
    Out of Cape Town, South Africa.... I say ✌

  • @mariusbarnardo5592
    @mariusbarnardo5592 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant video joung man! Its great to see that there are more than just a few of us trying to perfect carp angling and always chasing these slabs of fish.....

  • @darwindavies6979
    @darwindavies6979 Před rokem +1

    Epic watch as always alfie show stopper I should say blimey watch a 💯chunk...so onto the next adventure tightlines look forward to the next vid 🎣 🎣👊👊

  • @paulharber6926
    @paulharber6926 Před rokem +1

    Such and interesting bloke glad to see you back on here love listening to you and about your adventures as the arrive looking forward to your next one

  • @guttersnipe3246
    @guttersnipe3246 Před rokem +1

    Can't help but like this young fella.very talented all the best alfie keep up the good work.

  • @sionreesjones5086
    @sionreesjones5086 Před rokem +1

    True qualities of fishing,brilliant.Well done.

  • @oneindapink
    @oneindapink Před rokem +2

    A proper wise head on young shoulders……good to know the future of carp fishing is in safe hands.

  • @garysimpson8860
    @garysimpson8860 Před rokem +1

    Love these videos great attitude Alfie has and it’s not about the massive fish all the time and those carp looked stunning old old fish now just got it sit back and wait for a new upload 👍

  • @diamondfirefoxdff8185
    @diamondfirefoxdff8185 Před rokem +2

    Awesome video to all involved 👏 Well done Alfie for some epic captures 👌👍

  • @ukasz8662
    @ukasz8662 Před rokem

    Alfie, bardzo Ci dziękuję za promocję wędkarstwa karpiowego!!!
    Karpie złowione przez Ciebie są przepiękne: cóż za wspaniałe barwy oraz ułuszczenie. Myślę, że ma to związek ze środowiskiem w którym żyją.
    Wszystkiego dobrego Alfie!!!

  • @jeffpeak3010
    @jeffpeak3010 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video, fantastically told. Well done buddy 👏👏

  • @justinjay5358
    @justinjay5358 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful 30 that is!! Respect to Alfie...Put in a lot of work, knows his game...Respect!

  • @waynegreen5631
    @waynegreen5631 Před rokem +1

    Your class mate stunning carp top angling 👍🏻🔥🔥

  • @tadhghayden8440
    @tadhghayden8440 Před rokem +1

    Lovely and ....awesomely lovely fish there....Keep Wild...Think like the fish!

  • @HEROxGUN1
    @HEROxGUN1 Před rokem +2

    Love alfies videos!!!

  • @bennyjah
    @bennyjah Před rokem +1

    love the vid Alfie top effort pal

  • @a.g.somsen3419
    @a.g.somsen3419 Před rokem +1

    Alfie, great stuff man. Keep going on.

  • @monkeybrains
    @monkeybrains Před rokem +2

    Great stuff. Cheers

  • @richiestan.
    @richiestan. Před rokem

    Another amazing video, enjoyed watching every second of this . Thanks Alfie and Esp.

  • @mattyj624
    @mattyj624 Před rokem +2

    Well done Alfie top angling and efforts with beautiful rewards 👌

  • @thekeenangler1902
    @thekeenangler1902 Před rokem +1

    Mega another fantastic Film that’s going on the Shop TV

  • @adih4052
    @adih4052 Před rokem +1

    Immaculate carp and Immaculate angling

  • @The22adamms
    @The22adamms Před rokem +1

    Those fish 👌🔥. Fair play Alf, next level fishing there.

  • @matthewcadle7200
    @matthewcadle7200 Před rokem +2

    A true legend!

  • @joeyrose2481
    @joeyrose2481 Před rokem +8

    Young Alfie certainly knows his stuff. Esp = best tackle supplier, baitworks = best bait company and secret squirrel hookbaits = best hook baits around . 🎣⚙️ 🐿

    • @jamesburton668
      @jamesburton668 Před rokem +1

      He reminds me of young tel. Although I dint no young tel I imagine he was similar to this. Fully bang on fishing!🔥

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem

      @@jamesburton668 I thought people were wrong to compare him to Tel a few years ago, but let's face it, he has got the same ability as an angler, tells a great story and comes across as a really nice fella.

  • @danielturner4574
    @danielturner4574 Před rokem +1

    Well done alfie top angling that 30 pound mirror is a fish of a lifetime absolutely stunning creature 👌👍

  • @christopherjames-mills1094

    That 30+ looks straight out of an Oxfordshire estate lake, the colours on it! What an amazing capture from an urban environment. You can only give props to this young fella well done Alfie

  • @roofingcontractors3349
    @roofingcontractors3349 Před rokem +1

    Mega capture Alf , well done 👏

  • @joenoakes2997
    @joenoakes2997 Před rokem +2

    Bloody epic.

  • @mattlenton2012
    @mattlenton2012 Před 9 měsíci

    That kid is a serious angler!!!!!!very impressed.

  • @MartynsAnglingAdventures

    Nice work Alfie!

  • @marcusdownes-jv4ct
    @marcusdownes-jv4ct Před rokem

    Fair play Alfie you done well, some lovely looking fish

  • @dannyboy_dannyboy8274

    Alfie ‘let’s get him back’ Russell. Skills mate!

  • @thedrvn
    @thedrvn Před rokem +1

    My god that thirty was something else! Looked the same strain as that 50 nick had from the thames

  • @connorhudson3259
    @connorhudson3259 Před rokem +2

    Quality angling🎣🎣🎣

  • @davvers1032
    @davvers1032 Před rokem +1

    Top Alfie loved it being a river angler myself

  • @blackhammer7429
    @blackhammer7429 Před rokem +1

    what a carp that last one was mate. id give my left leg to have a go for any of them to be fair!

  • @paulcorbin7495
    @paulcorbin7495 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi Alfie no disrespect I don't know how you do it you always seem to catch incredible fish and I'll never seem to catch nothing but I always watch when you post

  • @Yosser70
    @Yosser70 Před rokem

    Such beautiful fish, and a deserving angler.

  • @duggpinner3717
    @duggpinner3717 Před rokem +22

    Wow, a rare indigenous Londoner. Should be a protected species, sadly they are facing extinction

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +8

      I am also an indigenous Londoner. It pains me to say it but you are absolutely right. Most Londoners I know moved out to Essex years ago! I carp fished and lived in Essex from mid 90s to 2010 and loved it. I will be back in the Essex countryside just as soon as I can. I'm not going to blurt about how I'm the only white man on my street! 🤣

    • @garyhopkinson1360
      @garyhopkinson1360 Před rokem +3

      I heard that a kid in my Manor caught a fully scaled cockny last week ,but I don't know if I believe it or not!!!!??

    • @ZoltanHercules
      @ZoltanHercules Před rokem +3

      @@garyhopkinson1360 I heard he was an old leathery sort.
      A glass raised to the cockneys!

    • @aarondavies8486
      @aarondavies8486 Před rokem +2

      That's funny

    • @garyhopkinson1360
      @garyhopkinson1360 Před rokem +2

      @@aarondavies8486 ya gotta laugh in it 🤣!!!!?

  • @fishingforamazingcarpwithm8219

    Awesome need to start fishing particles ✌️

  • @paulgoldsmith4050
    @paulgoldsmith4050 Před rokem

    Well done bro. Great video. Bless >}}}}>

  • @snakebite1977
    @snakebite1977 Před rokem +2

    Take a stroll through the Olympic park Stratford there's some proper lumps about, but not many spots to fish

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem

      Thats right near where this is😉. I lived there for years before moving a month ago. I was even walking this stretch where Alfie is while he was fishing it without realising! Secret Squirrel is the perfect name for his company!!

  • @jamesburton668
    @jamesburton668 Před rokem

    “Where the fish were chilling out!”😂

  • @fuzzymansam
    @fuzzymansam Před rokem +1

    That river 30 looks like something mythical

  • @stevedaddy5707
    @stevedaddy5707 Před rokem +1

    0:48 no way that’s the infamous blueberry mirror good times trying to catch that back in 09-12

  • @CraigRobinson1979
    @CraigRobinson1979 Před rokem +1

    brilliant.

  • @Ashley-dy7bx
    @Ashley-dy7bx Před 9 dny

    9weeks of pre-baiting. Impressive dedication

  • @jakebaxtersecondnature7898

    Very talented angler..and fishing the rivers myself for wild carp when he said you can't hold carp no matter what you do,he is right! So nomadic

  • @ashblood5
    @ashblood5 Před rokem +1

    Respect alf 👍

  • @christophergeering3543

    Cracking fella

  • @stephenhollinrake916
    @stephenhollinrake916 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant video n serious work put in 👍,,, there is a stretch on the river ribble near me where a salmo angler reckons hes seen 30 plus carp on a particular day, n some very big fish to ,, completely unfished for and would explain the times I've been obliterated on barbel gear thinking it's a ribble record,, , any advice on pre baiting or baits for these fish,,

    • @robk5695
      @robk5695 Před rokem

      Hello Stephen.h
      always wanted to fish the ribble as a carp angler I understand its hard but could be very rewarding, have no idea where to start looking been down the ribble looking as it's a local river to me but not found any carp could you be so kind to help? Let me in on the location of where there might be any carp? I have a good location for 10 lb plus barbel will gladly exchange locations although its not on the ribble but worth the drive
      Thanks

  • @michaelkyriacou6548
    @michaelkyriacou6548 Před rokem +1

    Wow

  • @leebennett9984
    @leebennett9984 Před rokem

    Terry hearns old stomping ground a roll back in time ⏲

  • @IanThompsonmohaanozz
    @IanThompsonmohaanozz Před rokem

    Well done

  • @ianthomas1060
    @ianthomas1060 Před rokem

    What happened to carp anglers having to wear a 'carp uniform' back in the 80 & 90's we just wore old clothes. Surprisingly we still caught some 😄😄😄
    Catching a few pasties makes the big ones more welcome when they come, some lovely fish you caught, well done.

  • @danielb8573
    @danielb8573 Před rokem +2

    That mirror with the orange belly looks just like one from farlows

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +1

      I thought that! The "demon" fish!!

    • @danielb8573
      @danielb8573 Před rokem

      @@mattiemclean9882 it’s not the same fish is it or am I tripping 😂

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +1

      @@danielb8573 I think you're tripping!! lol I'm sure Alfie would have said if it was the same fish, but they are VERY similar!

  • @mariusbarnardo5592
    @mariusbarnardo5592 Před rokem

    It's a passion.....
    I fish fresh as well as saltwater but specialize in freshwater.... Do the odd guide when the time allows me too.
    Pb is 26,7kg full scale carp. Plenty of fish around 14-16kg..... But haven't broken the 20kg mark since that fish. Been doing it for about 32 years. It is an addiction. Looking for anything over 6kg. And no, I don't do specimen nor do I fish with boilies...... I have been so lucky in my life never to have go to that level of fishing, waiting 2/3 days for a decent fish...... I do my research and put in the hours..... More than 90% of the time I will land a few slabs over 6kg's by going back to basics.... It's what I was put on this earth to do (or so I believe).
    Even guided on a few competitions and have always done well with complete beginners. It's a way of life that I, as a person will keep on perusing and practising till I physically can't anymore. Such a beautiful fish to target when you do it well....

  • @sw_909
    @sw_909 Před rokem

    I used to live around these stretches and walked along there every day. I never realised how many fish it contained at the time.

  • @MarcDip
    @MarcDip Před rokem +1

    He is looking like Central Cee's brother😂😂😂

  • @sharkeyes
    @sharkeyes Před rokem +2

    Got to be a 50 somewhere in those rivers I just know it

    • @dalj4362
      @dalj4362 Před rokem +1

      Yeah there is, Nick helleur had one. It's on CZcams.

  • @stuups
    @stuups Před rokem +1

    Enough said plod on brother

  • @davidgoudie9879
    @davidgoudie9879 Před rokem

    With the river i fish you don't see anything its around 8 12 ft in the margin and the toe path is not a good place at night, have you any tips plz, there are carp in there, good vid

  • @sugarsnap7883
    @sugarsnap7883 Před rokem

    Keep an eye behind your back for The Ripper , in those parts mate ,.. talking about the Man, not a drag strippin bell tripper ,.. 🤙🇵🇱

  • @fermedodysseapechenature9283

    Belle vidéo. :) J'ai longtemps couru apres les carpes des grands fleuves :) maintenant j'ai mes étangs. Vous êtes les bienvenus si vous voulez venir y pêcher. :)

  • @danielmolyneux3094
    @danielmolyneux3094 Před rokem +1

    Nice one, but would like to have heard you telling us how nuchal they weigh when you show them

    • @thespecimenhunters542
      @thespecimenhunters542 Před rokem

      There’s more to it than pounds and ounces, especially when you’re on a river. A 10lb Common from the river is worth more than any hand-fed 40 kept in a pond. For me anyway….

  • @jamesburton668
    @jamesburton668 Před rokem +1

    Have these carp originally come out the resavoir at Walthamstow? I bet some have in floods

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +2

      They are from all over James. If you look at a map of East London with all the river/canal systems, you will see that carp could have come from almost anywhere to get to this stretch. Banging fish though, even the little ones!

    • @jamesburton668
      @jamesburton668 Před rokem +1

      @@mattiemclean9882 yes they certainly are pal!👌🔥 I’m from the north of England (Leeds) so I’ve never fished it but I’ve seen Alfie on it a few times. Just last week a big common called Kamara was banked at 46lb from a place called Ladywood. There’s a threat those fish could end up in river system cos it runs past it. They call it Kamara cos football pundit Chris Kamaras son first caught it when the pit was first opened up under new owners. Waffling now🤣 but yeah their bangers mate!

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +1

      @@jamesburton668 Don't worry about waffling mate! We're carp anglers... it's what we do!

    • @mikescott9410
      @mikescott9410 Před rokem

      I know a guy who put about 350 in the lea some 25 years ago from 4-12lb and have pics of some caught at 6lb and caught alot bigger by alf and others

  • @notyouraverageguy475
    @notyouraverageguy475 Před rokem +1

    Did he catch any barbel aswell whilst targeting the carp?

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +1

      Unlikely... that stretch of river isn't known fir its barbel but I'm sure one or two have ended up in there over the years...

    • @mattiemclean9882
      @mattiemclean9882 Před rokem +1

      Big shoals of massive bream though

  • @Bikecampcook
    @Bikecampcook Před 5 měsíci

    E.S.P just know how to pick the right men for the job.

  • @sgtg4600
    @sgtg4600 Před 11 měsíci

    Any fink?

  • @keithhenley3982
    @keithhenley3982 Před rokem +1

    your in ricky

  • @stephenport4768
    @stephenport4768 Před 10 měsíci

    Grand Union canal maybe

  • @FixDylann
    @FixDylann Před rokem +1

    He not with nash anymore?

    • @dalj4362
      @dalj4362 Před rokem

      Nah he went to a decent company lol Nash bit of a rip off now.

    • @FixDylann
      @FixDylann Před rokem

      @@dalj4362 how?

    • @dalj4362
      @dalj4362 Před rokem

      @@FixDylann all their gear over priced if you ask me. I'm a ESP fan boy lol

    • @FixDylann
      @FixDylann Před rokem

      @@dalj4362 all carp fishing gear is over priced no matter the company

    • @dalj4362
      @dalj4362 Před rokem

      @@FixDylann not in my tackle shop. ESP is a third of the price to others, like nash, korda, fox etc

  • @Tjw1
    @Tjw1 Před rokem

    Where the two meet the quarter can be found.

  • @bobbiewoolgrove5445
    @bobbiewoolgrove5445 Před rokem +2

    Mini Hearn

  • @paulhickmott6129
    @paulhickmott6129 Před rokem

    Great to see Terry No.2, hope Allie starts to target some of the more known unique ones out there and go up against Tel. Can’t not make the connection and the ESP stable knows this all to well. I like the sponsorship with your anglers ESP, leave them to do their thing and not turn them into corporate fishing machines.

  • @pauledmonds3249
    @pauledmonds3249 Před rokem +2

    Give me 2 years on universal credit with free bait and tackle and i'll catch these fish too. It's nothing to do with skill.

    • @Dodgybackjack
      @Dodgybackjack Před rokem +3

      You still watched the video though didn't you 😂 could have been baiting up in that half hour

    • @Mario31121974
      @Mario31121974 Před rokem +1

      No mate his skills secured him universal credit with free bait and tackle, you envy little shit!!! Love and respect for a true angler named Alfie. Love his vids and talent. Greetings a carpangler from Rotterdam Holland.

    • @s-o-tangling7143
      @s-o-tangling7143 Před rokem +1

      You took up fortnite instead!!

    • @sloddybammer
      @sloddybammer Před rokem +2

      Have you ever done river carp fishing as it takes a lot of time pre baiting and doing your home work with still no guarantee they are going to turn up and be willing to feed on the day you actually manage to get time to Chuck a bait in! It’s a whole different type of fishing to fishing a lake and knowing exactly what’s in there! He’s put in the work and deserves credit for his results! If it was all down to tackle and bait then we would all of had the biggest fish in the lakes we fish.
      I’ll be honest and I can’t be bothered to put that much effort in and just try and enjoy my angling without taking it to seriously as to me it’s just fishing! I say well done for your success! For me I couldn’t be a sponsored angler as that would take all the fun out of my fishing