fter what seemed like an eternity, Gaz was finally loading the van for his first post-covid adventure into Europe. The Barrages of France provide fishing with a totally unique feel and in this case, produced a quite incredible trip. The action was non-stop as carp after carp caught were for the ...

Jim Shelley is back with his exclusive vlog, bringing us to the heart of his big-carp obsession! This time he’s on the fascinating clear-water canals of France and has some amazing up-close-and-personal encounters with the big carp that these neglected waterways contain!

Samir & Hofman realise a dream as 13,000-acres of the mighty Lac Du Der Chantecoq gives up its gold. After 10 days of blood, sweat and tears, the seemingly impossible happens and big carp start to make an appearance. They came, they saw, they did everything in their power to succeed, and eventual...

Family days, ruthless nights. John Timmermans continues his adventures - juggling summer life with assaults on secluded French waters, home unpressured carp and where nothing comes easy.

John and Tim Return to a weedy lake they’d visited the previous Autumn. They had very little information on the stock but these were clearly wild carp that had been left to grow in a natural environment with very little angling pressure.

Samir has travelled far and wide in search of carp, and during those travels he’s dreamed of fishing one lake in particular, Orellana in Spain. With wild banks that span over 37km, catching carp was never going to be an easy task, but the best things in life don’t come easy! Samir thrives at the ...

Elliott tackles 600 acres of water in his pursuit of big carp! France has some incredible fishing to offer; it doesn’t always come easy and you’ll find yourself out of your comfort zone in no time when fishing these wild waters, but that’s what makes it so much fun. The challenge, pushing yoursel...

Elliott heads into the heart of Amsterdam for a slice of urban carp fishing, but never in his wildest dreams did he imagine he’d be leaving for home a few days later with a memory card packed with the incredible footage that he did. Like Forest Gump’s Mama once said, “Life is like a box of chocol...

Jim’s fishing takes him here, there and everywhere in this episode. From the intimate banks of Nash Lakes Royston, to the wild expanse of a monster public water in France. This film is packed with adventure, carp and even a cameo from Henry Lennon, which makes for great viewing.

With eight nights in France ahead of him, John Timmermans is absolutely in his element! Targeting huge carp from a massive public water, he soon finds big carp, and lots of them! In typical JT fashion, moving is soon on the agenda as he tries to stay on fish during his long session. Everything th...

With 11 days of fishing in front of him, and the only priority being big carp in off-the-radar settings, Jim Shelley is in his element! First stop is Germany, where he tackles a river and a lake, before taking Operation Freedom on tour to Belgium, in search of a canal whacker.

Jim tracks down and catches a monster 57lb canal common, with a backdrop he’ll never forget! With several fish under his belt in quick time, it’s not long before Jim does what Jim does best, and he’s back on his toes in search of more action!

Samir’s back and for this instalment of All About the Journey he’s joined by Dutch big-carp specialist Mark Hofman as they tackle one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring lakes. Hoping to film the next in their acclaimed Pinnacle series, the lads hit the legendary Lac Salagou and find the place in mood...

The road trip may be over, but the adventure is far from finished. In La Vida Loca, Samir and Claire dive headfirst into a new chapter of chaos and carp in sunny Spain. With donkeys giving birth, house renovations underway, and their guiding business taking shape, life is anything but quiet. And ...

Things are looking up as Elliott and Dave arrive at what could be their dream location. With crystal-clear water and an abundance of big carp, it seems to tick all the boxes. But make no mistake - catching carp here won’t be easy. The venue comes with its challenges: a strict days-only fishing ru...

During the September of 2014, John embarked on an adventure to Eastern France with his friend Tim. The plan was to fish the famous Lac Madine, before exploring an unknown, weed-choked lake with tricky access.

Things are looking up for the Carp Lifer duo, as lockdown is lifted and their dreams come back to reality. Celebration is in order and this film contains more than just stacks of big carp! There's plenty of socialising with friends and even a visit from their young son to keep Samir and Claire sm...

Mark is rewarded with his first Cassien carp, a big relief for this highly driven Dutch angler. As well as fishing at Cassien, Mark also wet a line together with his girlfriend, Danielle, at another venue. Would the pair manage to catch a carp from there too?

A last minute decision results in a session Jim will never forget! Intent on staying one step ahead of the game, Jim always has a back up plan and after a gruelling few days in Germany, he strikes gold on a huge Belgian River. With a hot water inlet nearby and a power plant for a backdrop, this w...

It's back to Germany for Jim, once again meeting up with Marc Voosen, before heading to a canal with ACP Baits boss man, where they catch several carp between them.

With over 1000 acres of water to go at and little to no knowledge on the venue, the task at hand is a monster. Some anglers thrive at a challenge, and this is certainly the case here. In this film, the first of three parts, it’s all about locating carp, as until that box is ticked, there’s one he...

In November 2013, John returned to the Alps area to fish the small lakes of the lower valleys.

Jim Shelley’s mammoth Euro adventure continues in this, the second part of his latest ‘Operation Freedom’ road trip. First stop is the canal, but after getting some serious ‘therapy’ from floating weed and the carp refusing to play ball, he heads to a huge French river system to test his mettle! ...