Fishing at the mystery lake was incredible. This challenging carp campaign nearly had me giving up, but I'm so glad I didn't!
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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 ❤️
Exactly what they☝️ said lol !!!! I'm so incredibly impressed with everything you and Alex do! Your so smart the two of you, and you have such fantastic work ethic and drive to succeed it's inspiring! It really is! You both make me want to do more, go harder, push further and keep going! And the story telling and edits are , muah , 🤌 😘 chef's kiss 💋! Lol . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and journey with us! (P.s. can't wait till I can get some stickers for the hubby, he's obsessed, lol 😂 !!)
Awesome comment, we loved watching the videos they done with you in them, there is a lake near me with a 106lb cat :)
I agree so much he will have a great future Alex is jokes wish u both the best
The editing, the adventure, the fish, the whole film.. Everything is just perfect!!
Except that notorious M25. So glad to have retired from truck driving and moved to Aus away from that dam ring road. Great video.
Thank you so much! :)
I agree
ah..na na na nah...its 87,5 percent perfect...🤣😉
"We've done it" Says it all about you as a person. Well done mate, keep it up!
Does Xav have a channel or Insta
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!
Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. That must've been gutting :( Thanks so much mate, happy hear the film helped to inspire you back into wanting to re-build your kit... that's amazing. All the best with it! Tight lines. C
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.
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.
Nobody does B roll better than Carl Smith, period.
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.
Stunning mirror Carl, persistently using your watercraft payed off. Looking forward to your next adventure 🎣
True essence of the campaign videos of old, the videos that truly inspired me to Pursue fishing over the last 10 years.
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!!!
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
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
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.
Just fantastic. My whole family enjoys your videos. And your persistence is commendable
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👍
Without a doubt, best video yet.. 👌 So much time for these campaign videos.. Monumental effort well done Carl. 😃
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
Keep going!! It took me 16 years of practice. Fishing, editing and story telling really isn't a skill really doesn't happen over night, just got to keep at it! Keeping learning all you can, and gain new skills too. I learned a lot working for companies doing it too when I was a teenager :)
Thanks Carl for always explaining rig set ups in some form, many fishing videos miss this but and it makes all the difference :)
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
Happy to hear that Max!! You're so welcome! All the best with it :) Tight libes, C
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 👌
Really appreciate your efforts on all aspects the diary , editing, traffic and pain of the lost fish great effort Carl and zav.
Fantastic! A real adventure. Glad it came good in the end.
"he has a lake in his back garden" yeah I was not expecting that place!!! Awesome and very jealous!
Man, me neither!
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.
Amazing to hear that, cheers Ryan, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah for sure, sometimes you just have to dig in and keep going. Tight lines mate :)
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
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 👌
nice to see you going out there and doing it, local lad myself but never had permission! buzzin to see the tales are true
Cheers William. Was special to see it :)
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!
Thank you Carl. You continue to push the boundaries of fishing films on the KZhead, you are becoming one of the best!!
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
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 KZhead stories much respect for you and Alex alike keep up the videos
Best episode you’ve done yet can’t wait for the next one ☝️
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
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 👌
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 👌
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,
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. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻
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 👍
Cheers Phil :) Yes very grateful to Xav
Excellent! You certainly put the work in for that one.
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!
Great watch , beautifully edited and one hell of a back garden. Always good when a plan comes good . Cheers Cal
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 👍👌
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.
Well done I do admire your perseverance and dedication to angling. Brilliant 👍
I could watch that again right now. Brilliant
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! The carp world needed this, and I can't wait for part 2.
Wow!!! Epic adventure, cannot wait for the next installment. What a gem of a venue ❤️
this video reminds my why i choose fishing, going on a new lake and never know what youre gonna catch /if you"re gonna catch makes you want do do it more and more, never to give up even you're gonna have sessions with no fish at the end of your line. For me this video it's by far the best one you're ever made. Keep up the good work , i'm sure we're gonna see so much more amazing videos !!!
Well done guys!! You both put in the time and percerveird to bag a lump, well done hats off to you 👏
The efforts that go into your channel are greatly appreciated. One of the best going 👌
Amazing…. Simply amazing!!!What a story in a beautifull place with a iconic fish!!! Immense avventure! Greating fron Italy
Unbelievable Carl as always! You really show the true passion and meaning to fishing in its finest art form, never change 👌
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👍❤️
Thanks so much Reece :)
Another great film thanks Carl.
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🙂.
Once again you have certainly excelled at producing some of the best fishing experiences on KZhead. Very well done to you and the team. Amazing content that just keeps getting better and better !
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 👏🏼
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!
Absolutely brill Carl. That lake is really mysterious. Will always call you back. Looking forward to another chapter.
Love the views the light and that moment from a new lake, great video, wonderful filming, )
Epic session! Cant wait for more! Congrats
Brilliant, persistence pays off well done
Wow. Amazing. What an achievement! Well done. To catch the same mirror as your friend twenty years ago…incredible.
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!
The great outdoors it's well worth exploring and you do it with such enthusiasm 👌zav's looks amazing he's a lucky lad 👌
Incredible watch! Loved it, you really have me drawn in to this video as I can relate it to a lake I fish, massive old carp, but only 20 or 30 in 65 acres
I love these type of videos. Well done on the carp. That's an absolutely cracking specimen!
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.
Love the fact you never gave up just shows that you have to be patient to get what u want
WOW Carl, every detail of this video was just EPIC very well done mate so happy for you. Oh and loving the pond and the new fish looks awesome great job 👏 👏👏
Brilliant. Loved the whole episode, superbly put together and told.
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
Hats off to you..Thats passion for angling and what this channels all about great video
The good old M25 motorway, always gets congested there. Well played Carl perseverance always pays off.
What an incredible story! Can't wait to see next videos of that lake!
Brilliant stuff Carl! 👏 you did it! Fantastic quality video as well. Testament to sticking with it, good on you sir.
Well done Carl What a fish!!!!
Superb superb superb!!!! What an amazing location, Carl, and huge thanks to your buddy for inviting us all to this incredible place! It really does make you wonder what could be lurking in throat dark brown water. Can’t wait for chapter 2. Tight lines, dude!
What a special carp. Look forward to future sessions at the Mystery Lake 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
❤️ Cheers Si, was special to see it come out. Can't wait to get back there in Spring :) All the best mate.
What a video! Best one yet. I’m so glad you perseverance paid off. What an angler
Awesome fishing in a fantastic location with good company. Beautifully filmed as always! 👍🏻
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!
Yes! Great to hear that, you're so welcome. Thanks Igor :)
Congratulations Carl, champion catch, brilliant bit of filming too 👍🏻👌🏼🥸keep up the great content, been following you for ages now and improving - onwards and upwards; enjoying the channel a lot again now since Alex’s departure to field’s afresh ; well done your hard work is paying off.
Fantastic stuff. This is what carp fishing is all about. 👍
Incredible as always Carl, top drawer on all fronts, flawless, seamless and inspirational
Amazing work Carl, brilliant video with loads of detail. Keep it up.
Story telling was amazing, has really inspired me. I'm knew to carp fishing and this has really inspired me. Thanks so mutch
Yet another incredible fishing video. Being into photography for many years your videos are just a joy to watch, the footage you and your team get is stunning and the stories you tell in these videos are fantastic. Still can't believe that Mirror was the one you caught. Already looking forward to the next video.
Awesome Carl. Just shows that persevering can bring rewards. Quality video as always 👍🏻🎣
Got to say, i really enjoyed this video. I can just imagine that feeling of that first carp. All tour effort and perseverance paid off there didn’t it!! I’ve recently been doing well at a syndicate i joined so feeling all my efforts are starting to pay off there. Great feeling! Top angling chaps!!
Brilliant vid Carl…….production / quality is top notch. Beautiful fish too. Thanks for sharing.
Once again amazing video and unbelievable effort well done Carl for all of the good work u make for us 🎣🐟
Sticking with it and having faith usually pays off. Well done.
Well done Carl absolutely fantastic great job keep up the great work
Outstanding content mate. Absolutely brilliant work on all aspects
I regularly pass that lake and have done for years , in the past it was possible to see the expanse of the lake and would stop and watch and would regularly see signs , but as times changed fences went up and seeing the lake was impossible from the road . Im sure like many anglers who pass this lake wondering what it holds it’s great to know our dreaming was in fact worthwhile, and to see such a beautiful fish on the bank really is special . Well fished , and deserved following your dream as a young man and making your hobby your job gave you this opportunity 👏
GET IN!!! Carl,,, proud of you bro! 💯👏🏻
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.
Thank you so much :) You know it. It really does. When we commit ourselves to something, that feeling when it pays off is like nothing else.