Mistakes That DESTROY Your Carp Line 💣 (No More Tangles!)
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- Here’s how to take care of your mainline and solve these common problems.
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This video will help carp fishing beginners or those getting back into the sport deal with mainline problems that can happen so easily when you’re out on the bank.
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00:00 Introduction
0:21 How to deal with rig tangles
07:55 How to remove mainline twist
14:31 Line twist and fish playing
15:43 How to deal with coily line
18:04 How to avoid frap ups
23:13 How to inspect your mainline
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Pva stone trick is simple genius. I’ve always walked my lines out in a field which still works well but isn’t always possible when fishing. Really appreciate this tip, I always learn useful things from your videos. Thank you.
Great to hear, thanks 😊
Thank you Matthew, always like watching your videos. I've had some nightmares on the bank and spent most of the session trying to untangle, untwist line and once i'd finally done it, id cast out and find a tree. Things have gotten easier, but like you said "it happens" and it can be frustrating. Thanks for making it a bit easier for us all.
Hi mate, thanks for commenting and for your support. It’s really good to know that we can have an impact on your fishing! All the best with your journey. Cheers, Matt.
Thankfully some one who gets straight to the point not 10mins talking rubbish thank you Matthew keep it up great vid and info
Thanks very much mate, hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers, Matt
I watch many you tube videos on carp fishing, but find yourself to be extremely informative. Easy to watch and understand, you make a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Great watch. 👍👍
Hi mate, thanks ever so much for commenting and for your kind words of support. It’s really great to know that you enjoy our work and most importantly, that you are learning from it. That’s what matters to us. All the best with your adventures. Cheers, Matt.
Surprised me the difference it made by simply adding a few extra boilies on PVA string. My ability to focus quickly isn't as good as it used to be, so ensuring I feather down and brake just before it hits the water is getting more difficult, especially on waters where shock leaders are banned so clipping up can result in crack offs.
Think I'll be adding that free offering of boilies each time to help! Thank you Matthew
As always Matt. Excellent. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure Mark, great to hear the feedback.
Thanks for such a great, clear and easy to follow video. Your videos really makes a difference between catching and not. Thanks again 👍
Hi Leon, thanks very much for your amazing comment and support. It gives us a big buzz. It's wonderful to know that we are making such a positive impact on your carp fishing. Cheers, Matt.
Again very valuable advice that will assist me in my continued angling. Great asset of info on the tube 👍👍
Hi mate, thanks again for your support mate. We really do appreciate it. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
You learn something new every day
these videos are always worth watching.
Thanks very much mate!
Another great video , Matt . The sweatbands soaked in water on the spools is such a clever idea . Many thanks for sharing this .
Hi David, thanks as always for commenting. Glad you like the sweatband idea. It really does work well. Just make sure you leave them on for a good few hours and your line will behave beautifully again. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks Matt, this is really going to help me loads going forward. Wish I’d know this years ago.
Great to hear this can help you going forward 👍
I always enjoy your vlogs , great advice
Thanks David, glad you’re enjoying the channel 👍
Always learn something from you Matthew Cheers.
Thanks very much Alan, very nice to hear.
Another excellent lesson. Thanks Matt 👍👍🦈🐟🐳
Thanks very much Nigel 👍
A lot of new things to learn! Respect from Romania!
Thank you very much! Happy if I can help 😊
Good clear instructions and very informative
Thanks very much 😊
Hello Matthew another great and useful video Thanks .
Hi Mariusz, thanks very much for your support. I’m glad that you liked the video!
Once again great tips best fishing channel on here 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi mate, thanks very much for commenting and for your support. We really do appreciate it. All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
Another great vid👍 and had to say i managed to fish this wkend and used ur mono hooklink rig with the added bead.nailed a low 20 pounder early this morning.ive never had a carp take a rig as far into its mouth as this did. Glad i found your channel and il only be using chod barbless from now.cheers again mat.and explained so easily.tight lines👍👍
Hi Graham, thanks for commenting. Congrats on the low twenty and thanks for sharing your experience. I’m delighted that the rig did the bizz for you and that’s it’s given you the confidence to go barbless and stick with it. All the very best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks matt. Your mono hooklink set up. Just wondered if you had tried putting a flexi ring kwik lock swivel onto the run rig rubber.and add a piece of anti tangle sleeve then put the lead to that That way you could change the size of lead without having to take the rig apart each time.and take the lead off when packing up rather than taking the rig off and tieing a knot so the tubing doesnt come off.👍
@@grahamlarkin1290 Yes there are a couple of options. One of which you mentioned. I also like the Fox run ring and the Enterprise Safety lead clip. They are both plastic and are designed to break with a certain amount of force. I specifically did not use either of these items as I wanted this rig to be pure and simple with the minimum amount of components. They are a good solution if you need to take leads on or off regularly though or you find yourself having to change lead size frequently. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for that. Yea i sometimes i move swims during a wkend.and use a 2oz for the shallows and a 4oz for the middle of the lake.thanks.
Very educational channel.. 👍✌💚👊
Thanks mate 👍
Yes in my opinion it's the most informative channel on CZcams for carp fishing 👍
@@philipglancy8593 Appreciate that Philip, thanks.
Another great little film 👍
Hi Greg, thanks for your support. Glad that you liked it 😊
Excellent video!
Thanks very much 😉
Thanks. Verrrry helpful 👌
Great! Thanks for the feedback and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel 😊
Some very useful tips here thanks
Glad you found it useful mate 👍
Yet another fantastic video by Matt! I love your videos so much that I've started unsubscribing from others 🤣 No nonsense information that is easy to understand and follow. Keep it up mate 👍🏻
Hi mate, that's fantastic to hear. Your support means a lot to us and drives us to do better and do more! All the best with your fishing. Cheers, Matt.
This has really helped meno end! Delayed reaction, I know, but although its not put more fish on the bank, it has kept me fishing for longer! 👍
Hi Clive, thanks for commenting. Glad you found the video useful in your fishing and hopefully some of my other videos will give you food for thought about converting those bites 😊
Thanks Matt some great tips
Hi Chris, thanks as always for your support mate. It means a lot. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matthiew. The spin doctor from Gardner is very helpful too.
Thanks 👍
hi matthew like your videos,to untwist i use a spin docter lead, st8 to a loop in the line,no swiel,just do it 2 casts,
Another great video full of valuble info mate! I hope youtube are paying you well!
The way you turned round really casual whilst the lead was still in flight during the 'miscast' at 2:33 had me in stitches.
Then you hit the next cast and said "I'm not going to feather it" - I was thinking that's probably gonna clear the lake! I can see why you got nervous! lol.
(Where there any trees on the far bank btw? ;) :p )
Hi mate! Glad that it made you chuckle. Yeah so, I was aiming into “no carp corner” which is 100 yards away and there are some decent sized trees over there as you know. The new mainline I’m using casts so well that it doesn't take much of a thump to send it over the back. I’ve already had to get the ladder and saw and cut one of my rigs out from 4m up! Never done that with 25lb Big Game lol.
Yet another well informed video thanks for all the extra 10% bit of information that add up and up there great.
I’d like to ask about your scissors you was using during this film. They look a lot easier and quick to use can you let me know where I can get them please. Once again thanks for all the great information
My favourite so far was the lake bottom when you drained your lake such a eye opener which I’ve watched over and over.
Hi Michael, thanks very much for taking the time to comment and for your support. It’s very much appreciated. The scissors I’m using are Rapala RCD precision line scissors. They are designed for cutting super lines (high tech braided lines such as dyneema and spectra). I’ve had them 3 years and they’ve been good but they are getting a little tired now and don’t cut like they used to. They have a slightly annoying clip which holds them shut which is easy to accidentally activate and holds the scissors open slightly when in use. It’s a pain in the arse actually but they are good scissors. Considering the amount they get used I guess three years abuse ain’t bad.They aren’t cheap though, costing two or three times the prices of regular carp scissors. I’ve got some different ones on order so it will be interesting to see how they compare. Cheers, Matt.
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In this video I explain, in detail, all those little tricks, that no one ever talks about that will help you to keep fishing safely and effectively throughout the season. These tricks are something that I’ve accumulated, very slowly, over a lifetime of carp angling. I’m still learning, so if you know a trick that I’ve missed, please share so that we can help others learn quicker. Thanks, Matt.
Sweatbands never thought of that, I use kitchen roll ( wet) then I've 2 inches I cut from a roll of cling film and wrap it round, so much faffing about TBH but ive never seen or thought of Sweatbands, great idea going to buy me a few pairs today thank you sir 👏👏
@@goonernumone8444 Yeah the idea just came to me one day and they work great. I need to get myself some more actually lol. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler simple but effective , just how I like TBH, much less faffing about than what I've been doing thank you 👍
@@matthewcollinsangler actually bought 8 yesterday from sports direct bargin bin ill not use em all but I'm giving 2 of my pals a set each just to be a d**k as tgey need 3 lol....im fishing A12 lakes ( Cuton lakes essex) this tues for 72 hrs,thought I'd get in before the bank holiday rush when enough bait for the month will be getting stored in - ive got CC MOORE live system 18mm ( 15mm plus 6mm& 3 mm pellets all live system) glugging in everything ( well just the 18mm hookbaits) glugging in everything, bio marine another in bloodworm and one in live system glug with Baileys- let's see which one works 👍
Thanks again Matthew
Lee 😁
Great video
Thank you very much and I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers, Matt.
Brilliant videos🤙🤙 quick question for you, when you start talking about pva and the stones... what's the kettle bell for?😄😄
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Really glad that you enjoyed the video. I thought someone might clock that 😂 That's what I use to test my knots! We have some very large and powerful catfish here (multiple 100lbs+ specimens) and the knots have to be properly tested. It's a brutal test (17.5lbs deadlift) on 20lb mono but it can be the difference between banking a monster and getting smashed here! Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that bell. More videos coming soon! Cheers, Matt.
Great video 🔝
Thanks mate 👍
Hi mat,brilliant demonstration and trouble shooting the pain in the arse problems that we all find during are fishing!! For me the mono hooklength rig is the best for no tangles short or long! I like it for many reasons one is that the hair is stiff and won’t swing itself around the hook,but if I’m using waiters I find the coated braid rig is good with the hair stripped! Plus the hinge stiff rig for pop ups are bulletproof!
But back in the day I found the kryston material was an absolute nightmare short or long😩atb Danboy
Hi Dan, thanks as always for your support. Don’t forget that the mono hair rig isn't just for bottom baits. I use it for wafters and popups too! Cheers, Matt.
hi matt great idea i give that a try but i heard that there a lead with cutout that suppose to untwist the line does it really work keep up the great tips thank you
Hi Paul, yes the Gardner spin doctor. I did buy one once and I I tried it. TBH back then I didn't have much of a clue. There were no instructions with it and CZcams didn't exist so I gave it a whirl, I didn't solve the problem and I never used it again. I really should give it another go really but TBH using the techniques outlined in this video, twist just isn't an issue for me. You could check out my video on how to play carp because if twist is an issue for you then switching to backwinding will make a massive difference to your angling: czcams.com/video/AGuXj4xKDow/video.html Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, great advice as usual. I really enjoy your video clips and it makes a nice change from others who are promoting products all the time. Now my question is totally off the topic of line care. I’m a returning carp angler after a 30yr lay off and I’m struggling on one of my clubs biggest and notoriously difficult waters and would appreciate some tips. The fish are very difficult to locate and with the water being so large fizzing is almost impossible to spot even using binoculars. So unless I can actually see them topping or jumping (very rare) I’m usually fishing blind. Any hints please?
Thanks, PaulD
Hi Paul, thanks very much for commenting. I’m glad that you like what we do here. Sounds like it’s an interesting, yet challenging water! It’s potentially similar to a large 500 acre boating lake that I’ve been fishing over the last few years. Spotting shows is very hard and I’ve never seen a bubbler! The bottom is a featureless desert and the range required makes fishing accurately impossible anyway. I don’t have a boat so it’s bank fishing only. Luckily I had some inside help which saved me a lot of time! The best tactic is to get yourself on the end of a decent wind and let it blow the carp your way. I fish my basic mono hair rig with 0.45 stiffish material (Big Game, Fluorolink, Chod-link) on a lead clip that dumps on the take (weed lead clip or standard leadclip) and just smash them into the wind as hard as I can. You need something totally tangle proof so I’ll add a tungsten anti tangle sleeve. Forget hitting the clip and feeling the donk, this is all about getting out as far as possible (120 -130 yards) I use 10lb Bullet with a 50lb braided leader. Sometimes I’ll wade out and stick some baits over the top but even just a glugged single works. I have to recast every 4 hours because of the poisson chat oh and it’s days only! It’s all about timing, location and a robust rig that you have total faith in. Deeper water produces the best carp and I’ve had one 20kg specimen. My best day was a 5 carp haul. Crazy fishing lol. It’s a massive leap of faith to fish blind like this but wind and depth are the two key players here. Hope that gives you some food for thought. Cheers, Matt.
If you turn your wrist to the right as your wright as you bring the rod to the rear to your normal casting position it will help stop line fouling tip ring
Hadn't thought about that part of the action, might be something I do instinctively lol, thanks for the tip 👍
Thanks for video chap always learn something from these, and i dont from a lot of "celebrity" anglers videos. Once when i was fishing a lake in a remote part of france i was offered a job taking care of it as a full time bailiff groundsman. I turned it down as i thought it would be lonely. Still dont know if i should have taken the opportunity, or if it would have put me off fishing entirely...
Hi mate, thanks for the support. Glad you learned a little something. My advice has always been free, independent and well researched. Being a bailiff and/or fishery owner is very hard work and yes it can be lonely out here at times especially if you don’t speak any French. I’m lucky that my wife is French and after 10 years I can have a chat about most things with most folk. We love our job and wouldn't swap it for the world but it’s certainly not for everyone. All the best, Matt.
Whe you put the PVA stones on, I thought wtf is this?! Absolute genius
Hi mate, glad you didn’t stop the video right there lol. Yeah not my tip but a good one if you don’t have the space or time to walk out your lines. Cheers, Matt.
Your carping tips are 'second-to-none' Matthew...What tips could you incorporate, to ensure your rig does not get tangled if using a bait boat to drop your rigs, especially using a supple hook length fishing over s silt bottom ? Thanks in advance.
Hi Richard, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. I’ve dropped an awful lot of supple rigs from bait boats over the years and never had a problem with them tangling. I fully understand that the hook and bait will settle next to the lead and I know that we’ve been told as anglers that this is wrong and won’t work but I just don’t see it. There’s no real secret to the tangle issue. All you need is a simple inline lead and that way there’s nothing for the braid to catch on. I would take a look at my multi-blowback rig as that’s very effective, completely supple with an inline lead system: czcams.com/video/7VlmNHg0BD0/video.html The choice of the inline lead insert is critical. It depends on what inline you are using but what you are looking for is just a little bump and then it’s off. It’s just enough to prick them but not enough for them to do the rig. I would certainly avoid any lead clip system with supple braid as they are prone to catch and tangle. Perhaps this is why you’ve been having issues? I’ve also discovered of late that stiffer mono like the Nash Heavy duty snag leader in 30lbs will work over silt if dropped from a bait boat rather than cast because the lead falls gently onto the silt and so the hooklink does kick up. This means that inline and heavy mono can work well in a bait boat situation and 30lb mono is about as anti tangle as it gets. Some very big carp came out from ours this week on this setup 😊
@@matthewcollinsangler Thank you for such a detailed explanation, a great help thank you. I will certainly take this on board and apply your tips into my fishing. Thanks again. 👍
Thanks
Thank you, much appreciated ☺️
If you had to use one set up to “cast anywhere” that presents effectively over multiple bottoms what would it be?
Hi Drew, that's an excellent question lol. I've been working on upping my "chuck it anywhere" approach this year actually! There will be a video at some point. Here’s a quick summary: if you take the mono hair rig or the mono d rig and make a popup version of either by adding a split shot then use a helicopter lead setup, you'll be getting close to what I've been doing in testing. I still think that if the spot is firmish that it's hard to beat a running rig but if you want something that can present over anything then for me. it's got to be a helicopter lead system and a popup. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
Thanks for the response, keeping it simple once again! 🎣
Hi Matt, hope you’re well.
I know that you are using Nash bullet and have done for awhile.. I agree with you it’s fantastic line strong casts really well doesn’t damage easily. Can you please tell me the correct way or the way that you would spool up to avoid coils please.. Many thanks 🙏
Hi mate, I read and had a go at following the Nash instructions but TBH I really didn't get on with the method at all and I didn't like what I was seeing so I stopped and went back to my “normal method”. Here’s a video of that: czcams.com/video/4Ub64QWEF9c/video.html It’s a bit old but it tells you all you need to know. Hope that helps! Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler That’s amazing, I’ll do that! thanks as always for the great info 👍
Hi Matt another interesting video thanks,I came away from supple braid a while ago.If your rig lands perfectly it's all good until a nuisance fish picks it up and drops it.Even Carp feeding around the rig can move it or make it drop in a curled up manner.Like yourself I'm a advocate for fluorocarbon and mono rigs
Hi Darren, thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Yes, braided rigs are totally useless if nuisance species are an issue for sure. I’m finding myself using a lot of the Nash heavy duty mono Snag leader in 30lbs (0.50) as hooklink for all of my public lake and river work. It’s cheap, robust and very stealthy. They seem to have a really hard time spitting it out once it goes in. We haven't done a full video with me using it yet but here’s a short to show you how I’m using it: czcams.com/users/shortsCh032Nsihcc?feature=share
@@matthewcollinsangler nice one pal I'll check that out.cheers
Great video sorry for dum question what do you mean by feathering before lead hits the water thx.
Hi mate, we thought someone might ask about that. So feathering the lead is when you use your finger or hand to very gently decelerate the lead in flight by letting the line hit your fingers as it flies off the spool. It doesn't hurt, and you only need to let the line kiss your fingers. It helps to straighten the line in flight, reduces the amount of bow and softens the impact of the lead onto the surface. Like everything in carp fishing it takes time and practice. I’m sure we’ll do a video on it one day lol. Hope that helps, Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks for the reply I understand now look forward to seeing that video.
Forgot my lightweight telescopic 5-15g float rod on the car roof and it fell off on the road. A ring broke and got replaced, but the spool cassette also got a bit scratched. Soon after I recognized my line was getting damaged. I assume it’s getting damaged as it flies off the cassette during casts. Got a sheet of fine sanding paper and worked the sharp scratch out. Will see if that helps.
Also line had twisted pretty bad, which I fixed by running it out in a field and reeling back in. Could not figure out why that had happened, yes I’ve had bunch of larger fish working the break but also I like to fish for perch with large worms and quite often they rotate thru water and twist line.
Yes, any damage to the spool or the rod rings will cause line damage. To be honest, even if you’re doing everything right, line twist still happens.
Bonjour Matt, I don't wish to worry you but you're starting to look more like Danny Fairbrass every day....lol
Bonjour Tim, you mean older, fatter and more blind lol.
@@matthewcollinsangler It's not that bad mate, bet you wouldn't mind his money though.
@@MrTestcurve I'd rather he spent more time educating newer anglers a bit more than they do, if they spent half the time they spend promoting ( you bosh 4- 5 kilos of anything mainline 🤣) as I see this more n more now & everyone's angling and water quality is being affected as a result- still I wish him a full & speedy full recovery, great uploads as always Matthew & Tim stay safe stay positive & tight lines 🎣🎣🎣
goodafternoon (night) Mr. collins i am a big fan of your way of fishing and setting up rigs and so it has gotten me a lot of nice big fish but i do have 1 more question that is kinda anserd in your ( how to wind up line on the spool vid) but ..oke here go's , you keep you line wet during rest and befor you cast but as you also have said is that nylon is hydroscopic ... waterobsorbent but it meens that this way it can also burst your spool can it not or is the time that it takes to do that just way longer? i never keep my line wet for to long as when i dont use the set they are nicely in the robbag and put away high and dry in the shelter.
this is my question for u. greetings from danny (the netherlands)
Hi Danny, thanks very much for your feedback, I’m very happy if my videos help you catch fish! I believe I understand your question and for me there’s nothing to worry about. The amount of water absorbed into nylon is very little and it would not be enough to affect the spool in any way. If you left it overnight in a bucket of water, it would be very different and it would ruin the spool! When my rods and reels are put away and stored in the bag, they do dry out of course and that’s fine. I just make sure to wet them before I start fishing and keep them wet as best as I can while I'm on the bank. I hope that helps answer your question. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler yea it realy do’s .just catcht the first carp tis morning in your mono rig not a big 1 but it counts 😎👍❤️
@@loldrol Excellent, that's great to hear! I'm sure it won't be long before you get another one 😊
I us for twisted line
Gardner spin doctor it work for me PS good tips and tricks
Hi Dave, I tried the spin doctor many years ago and I didn't get on with it. Maybe if I had another go I’d like it more. Good to know it works for you so thanks for sharing. Cheers, Matt.
Hi do those Doctor weights with the groove down them take out line twist ?. Great video & stay safe.. Gazza
Hi mate, well they are supposed to and I’ve had a few commenters on the channel say that they work. I tried one many years ago and I didn't get on with it. I had absolutely no idea how many cast it took to take out any twist! I’d probably get on well with one today as I understand a lot more. I like the stone trick myself but it’s never going to sort out, heavily twisted line. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler cheers for that keep up the hard work awesome content !.
I watched this in the morning and tried out your back winding in the afternoon on a surface-caught 15lb common. Playing the fish feels very intuitive on the backwind, but at the net, do you still play off the backwind or switch to clutch? I felt I lost a fair bit of control on those last ditch lunges when I have the net in one hand and the rod in the other. Really good video. Thanks so much for all the effort you put in to these
Hi Chris, great to hear that you are giving backwinding a go. I’m sure it’s reduced the amount of hook pulls I have even when river carping and using barbless! The trick is not to pick up the net too soon for a start. You need to make sure they are properly done before reaching for the net. I use the fingers on my rod hand to stop the bail arm rotor while I have the net in my other hand. If there is a last second lunge or three then I just let the rotor spin a few turns. Yes it gets a bit jumpy on the fingers but that’s what the rod is for. If that gets too exciting drop the net and have another go. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler That's great. I shall give it a bash. Thanks for the reply. ATB Chris
You can also buy a weight with grooves in like fins called a spin doctor witch spin lines back straight I've not tried mine yet but will keep you posted as to if they work
I did try one many years ago but didn't get on with it. Maybe there is a decent tutorial available now on how to use it but back then there was no guidance whatsoever. I didn't know how many casts to make and didn't know whether I was making it better or worse! It’d be interesting to see how you get on with it so keep us posted. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler will do Matt to be honest there still is not that much info just says to do a half cast then a full cast really un helpful lol but I have that xt line that has twists will give that a go I will let you know how I get on cheers matt
8:28 the bug on his shoulder🤣
Hi Matt. Just watched this video as I’m suffering with line twist on new reels. I followed a video on how to spool new line and two reels are ok but one is twisting. Is the key component to your method the line being wet and the stones are just a casting weight and the return weightless?
Thanks
Hi Bob, (great name for an angler BTW!) I’m surprised to learn that you followed a method and it worked on two reels but not the third. That’s very strange. That points to a problem with the reel such as a stock bail arm roller (perhaps?). I’m no reel expert but I’d get them checked out. It’s possible that there was a problem with the spooling machine when the line was loaded but that would be extremely rare. The key to my method is to pull the line off a rotating spool and never off the front or the back. The water helps as a lubricant but if you get the first bit wrong, you are screwed. The PVA bags of stones trick was mentioned by a viewer after I made this video: czcams.com/video/4Ub64QWEF9c/video.html Again it won’t work miracles but it’s a quick way to keep things in check. Best of luck and I hope that you are able to solve your issues. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Hi Matt. TBH I followed another video when spooling the line. This one said use bucket of water with new line spool face up. The reels are brand new and are Nash Dwarf 4000 free spools so hopefully nothing wrong.
Just thought I may have put the reel in water label down on the troublesome one. I'll strip it and do it again.
I tried using backwinding a number of times in the past and found that i had a harder time playing the fish. The fights took longer...do you have any idea why?
great tips, you make such awsome content ^^
cheers, Chris
Hi Chris, thanks for commenting and for your kind words of support! Wow, well that’s an excellent question! The length of any battle with a carp is a function of how much strength and energy the carp has over the amount of force you apply over a given period of time. If you apply more pressure to a carp when using a clutch than you do when backwinding, the fight will be shorter. Personally I feel able to apply more pressure, during the fight, when back winding than I feel comfortable doing when playing carp off the clutch. So for me the fights are shorter. Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to pull their heads off. At the end of the day it’s a balance. I don’t want to pull too hard because I don’t want to cause unnecessary damage to the carp’s mouth. At the same time I don’t want the fight to go on too long as the carp will become too exhausted, which will cause unnecessary stress on its respiratory system. Every fight is different, it’s the best bit, but at the same time I’m thinking of the carp’s welfare throughout the entire process. Hope that helps. Cheers, Matt.
What's the rush, I backward simply as I'm a old got & started match fishing many many years ago ( with the closed face Diawa 501- LOL showing my age now)
No I find you have much better control & can better dictate what where the fish go, Then once it's out of my actual swim & away from snags etc I allow the fish to swim under tension untill its ready, once I force them to take a big ole gulp of air then I feel better, my friend fishes from the clutch & as much as I try to convince him not to he's a clutch man,I think this might be a generational thing or how you was taught, a clutch has a place though as you can easy hold the spool if it's heading to a snag, I'll admit I had no idea it increased line twist as all reels was sold with anti line twist on the box, but enjoy the fight from it, I get we want them in that net ASAP ( I doubt I'm alone lol) , try a compromise set you're clutch tighter & then back wind when it goes, me I will loosen the clutch slightly when it comes to netting, simply as I don't have 3 arms & like to net my own fish ( I'm old n stubborn like that lol)
Stay safe & enjoy, even the times you don't catch you learn & that's just as important id say 🎣👍
@@matthewcollinsangler Yes it helps. TY Matt
@@goonernumone8444 i like to net them myself too ^^ cheers
@@goonernumone8444 Thanks as always for sharing your experiences Lee. It's all about having fun at the end of the day and if you don't enjoy just being there then something is wrong. Cheers, Matt.
Hi Matt, I want to get into carp fishing and have just purchased 2 x nash dwarf 9ft 3lb TC rods. I am now researching what reels I should get. Do you have any recommendations for a decent all rounder? Thanks in advance
Hi mate, thanks for commenting. Well you’ve chosen a cracking pair of rods for a start! I’ve been testing the 9ft 3lb Dwarfs myself this winter and I am very impressed. I can see myself doing most of my angling with these for the foreseeable future. I’ve put my Shimano Ultegras 14000 XTC’s on the Dwarfs. At first I thought they’d completely unbalance the rods but they don’t actually. I had a Nash BP4 for testing but these reels are being discontinued (I believe) so probably not a great choice for you. The new range of Nash Scope reels are nice but they don’t come cheap. I’m hoping to see a more budget friendly offering on the reel front from Nash but there’s nothing available right now at “Dwarf” kind of money.
As far as brands go, I would look at Shimano. If you could stretch to the Ultegra 5500 XTD or XTCs they would be a very nice partner to the rods. Have a look at the Shimano Aerlex 10000 XTB. I’ve never used one myself but a mate of mine has had Aerlex for years. Sensible money and with lots of positive reviews on Angling Direct. Hope that helps you out mate. Let me know what you go for and what you think yeah? Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Cheers Matt, I’ll have a look at those and see if I can find a decent pair of second hand ones. I’m loving the videos, the are a fantastic help and easy to understand. I’m sure once I get the reels I’ll have more questions 🙈 thanks again
@@sp1m368 I bought a set of Shimano Ultegra ci4 1000s secondhand and they’ve been great. As long as you buy from a good source I think used Shimanos are a good way to go. Glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for the likes, comments and questions, they help to support the channel. Best of luck, Matt.
I can see you also got ultegras. I also have them, why are they so damn noisy when reeling in the reel?
Hi mate. I have two sets, the Ultegra ci4 14000 xtc and the Ultegra ci4 1000 xsa. Both fantastic reels and both run sweet as a nut. The XTC’s are near silent but the old XSA’s are also very quiet. I’d recommend having your reels serviced by a professional as they should not be noisy at all! Best of luck, Matt.
I saw to another of your videos a different method to get rid of line twist (that one involved lying the line free on the ground and winding back again as freely as it could) now I see a different method with the rocks, they work the same?I used the other method and it worked perfectly in the whole length of the line, not only on the part I use!of course the shore was evacuated for 300meters xaxaxa
Hi mate, this method with the stones is a quick and dirty way of reducing line twist without the hassle of walking lines out. It's limited to how far you can cast the stones of course so it's not a substitute for that method. I'm glad that the walking out method works for you. I still use that method myself but if I'm pushed for time then PVA of stones is a good option. Hope that clears things up for you. Cheers, Matt.
Thank you very much for your reply!keep up the good work!I hope one day I can to fish your beautiful lake!here in Greece we dont have such small private lakes
@@giorgosnak9927 No problem, my pleasure and I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel 😊
Hi Mathew, very in formative video, learnt loads THANKS!!...though i am slightly confused regarding not using bait runners, do you allow the reel handle to be able to spin when you have a screaming run or do you set the drag loosely and then tighten up again on striking...sorry if this seems a stupid question to anyone in the know..
Hi Duane, thanks for commenting. Glad that you like the video and you found it helpful. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that bell. Loads more videos to explore and fresh content coming soon. Re. clutch setting. So I’ve used quick drag, front mounted clutches for 15 years. This enables me to go from fully locked up to free spool with less than half a turn of the drag. I certainly do not advocate setting the clutch tight and leaving the anti reverse off. That’s a very old fashioned way of doing it and it’s where the term “churners” comes from. What I do is set the clutch tight enough to securely hook the fish and control it before I even get to the rod, but not so tight as I run the risk of a hook pull or losing the rod because it’s not securely held. Watch my video on how to set up a carp rod for more info: czcams.com/video/j_NSmA2CtQQ/video.html Hope that helps, cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler Thank you for your reply and link, i have subscribed and hit the bell.. after a 10 year break i am heading back to the banks very soon,,,you have just saved me a fortune on some bait runners i was just about to buy....my old front drag Mitchells will be just fine....THANKS AGAIN!! look forward to viewing your pages content..."tight lines".
@@duanebuckley1769 Hi mate, ah that’s great news! I used to use Mitchell 410’s for my carp fishing 30+ years ago. The first thing I bought when I restarted was a pair of bait runners. After 5 years of learning the hard way, they were the first things I sold lol. All the best on your journey. Try not to get lost in the marketing maze. Sharp hooks, simple rigs and some good bait are all you need. Cheers, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler I will be taking all your advice and will keep things simple..THANK AGAIN!! Duane
I think if you are that fussed about line twist then use a centre-pin, they will cast long distances with a heavy lead, though make sure you use a finger stall if you are giving it some welly. Personally I enjoy the convenient features of the spinning reel, and a nice smooth clutch is one of them. No point in buying an expensive Daiwa reel and not using the clutch. If my line develops a serious twist I cut it off. When the line level gets low I respool. Given the price of carp fishing gear I think line should be considered a consumable rather than something you would attempt to repair with a bag of stones or compromise your reel features to save. Just my opinion...
Great video, my friend! Enjoyed watching, your fishing skills are terrific! And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, Matt and welcome to my channel about special Russian bushcraft tips and hacks! Kind Regards, Yuriy!
Hello! It is not often that I get the chance to chat with a Russian angler. Thanks very much for commenting. I’m glad that you liked the video. I wish you all the best on your adventures and will check out your channel. Regards, Matt.
@@matthewcollinsangler thanks, Matt, and you're welcome! Not many Russians can speak English, may be that is the reason. . Take care, bro!
Some real useful tips,, and full kudos to matt for not claiming credit for pva bag of stones to untwist line,,
And back winding instead of using clutch, is simple and effective,, to prevent twist, why has that not accord to me before? Dohhhhh!
But raises a question,,
Does this mean by using bait runner engaged, when you get a run your putting shit loads of twists in line?
A great video matt thanks for sharing
Same thing I thought mate, baitrunner must put line twist in too I guess
@@AndrewLomax80
Yeah mate,, realization moment, kinda sucks when you've been fishing that way for years ha ha ha
Hi Scott, thanks for commenting and for your support as always. If you want to minimise line twist you need to reduce the amount of line that comes off the clutch at every opportunity. You mentioned about using a bait runner and having line ripped from the reel on the take. I haven’t used bait runners for years. Whenever I meet guests that have a bait runner, the first thing I do is suggest they don’t use it! If you look back at my video on how to set up a carp rod: czcams.com/video/j_NSmA2CtQQ/video.html You’ll see the level of detail I go to to create a really secure setup so that I can tighten that clutch up and reduce the amount of twist. Just do the best you can with what you have and set the playing clutch to be tight enough to reduce twist but not so tight that the rod goes in. Hope that helps, cheers, Matt.
@@AndrewLomax80 Yes bait bait runners are the number one culprit for inducing twist. I haven’t owned a bait runner reel for 15 years. No need to change your reels though. Just don’t use the facility and set the playing clutch a little looser while the rod is on the rests to reduce twist. Don’t go overboard or you’ll lose your rod lol.
@@scottpeters5624 Don’t beat yourself up. I did it wrong for years lol. It cost me a fortune in replacement line until someone explained the reason.
I could sit alday listen My fishing is al wrong. Iam changing my way of carp fishing.
Glad the tips are helpful 😊
No wonder carp venues charge a premium for fishing. Its to pay for all the stones
deffo don't dunk your reels, i have a steady supply of reels in for repair because people dunk reels in the lake to wet the line/braid,,buzzed you up on facebook Matt...Mike Reddy :)
Hi Mike, yeah, I’m not surprised mate, gotta be so careful. Yes, saw your FB request, accepted, see you there!
I love carp fishing I do it on my own fishing CZcams channel but i am only 13 years old I got too 750 subs but that is it I am looking for help can you help me please
I hate backwinding
TBH I wasn't sure at first but it definitely reduces the number of hook pulls I suffer at the net to virtually zero so it works for me. Cheers, Matt
Do u own the lake ????
Yes mate, it's my lake in France.
@@matthewcollinsangler wow that’s amazing. I would be so so happy. I’ve just started watching your videos and there spot on. Maybe next year I bring my kid n wife to be with me and I can learn at the same time. Definitely be in contact soon. Just got 1 year old . Fishing is on hold. So I jsut watch and learn. I am going to watch al your videos and I wil put a little donation for the excellent knowledge. Thanks 🙏
@@stevenhead7669 Wow Steven, glad to be part of your fishing journey! I’m just happy to share what I’ve learnt along the way from my fishing and from guests at the lake. You’d be very welcome with your wife and baby. There’s a lovely house on site. I also do structured day tuition sessions that are very popular. Maybe we’ll get to spend time together on the bank one day 😊 (website is www.frenchcarpandcats.com)
Thanks again for your great information and advice, one thing that i have found that can help stop burned fingers when controlling the line is to have a small piece of wet sponge between the fingers 🧓
Ah yes, that's a good idea 😊
Thank you for your reply Matthew 🧓