Samir & Claire are back and heavily armed with big carp! They’re on the final leg of their tour de France and finish with a bang! First up, they’ve back-to-back guided tours, and help their clients to catch the carp of their dreams. With numerous 50 and 60-pound carp caught it couldn’t have gone ...

We join Henry Lennon on a big old road trip, which takes in day-ticket fishing in the beautiful Cotswolds and Devon, as well as a very special venue right next to the sea in Cornwall! With just two nights to notch carp from each of those counties, the pressure is on to make sure that Henry comple...

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...

In late October 2021, John ventured South in search of huge barrage carp. These had seen some serious angling pressure throughout the autumn, but were at their highest weights, so there was a decent chance of a few big fish, if he could track them down.

During September 2020, John took the long drive down to the Pyrenees to sample some barrage carp fishing, in wonderful surroundings, a true adventure!

Deep in France, with only his own whims to satisfy, JT wraps from a busy 150-acre pit to search for solace at an awe-inspiring French river! Bathers watch on as John does battle with the carp and barbel that live in this crazy, boulder-strewn environment! In true pioneering fashion, we really don...

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 ...

The Carplifer duo take on giant lakes, extreme weather and enormous carp as the XL Road Trip reaches its thrilling climax, deep in France. Samir and Claire can’t resist taking on the massive Salagou once more and with huge winds forecast, things quickly get messy! Battered, but not broken, the pa...

After his previous success in Hertfordshire, confidence was sky high as he approached his first venue, a day-ticket lake in Suffolk. Before we knew it, the job was done and we were heading to Norfolk in search of the latest piece of the jigsaw. A flat tyre almost stopped play but luckily, Dave sa...

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...

In the early spring of 2016, John spent a few days exploring some of the canals in Eastern France. During his travels, he also stopped in on a large, nearby reservoir, in search of some wild carp.

The ultimate in overcoming adversity from Carp Lifer! Despite battling bad luck, Police raids and drone attacks from other anglers, Samir Arebi manages to end on a massive high, banking a rare Spanish gold in the form of a 1-in-1000 mirror from the giant Orellana Lake!

Elliott’s latest adventure takes him deep into the mountains of France. Finn Lewis joins him for the ride and never in their wildest dreams could they have prepared themselves for what they would experience at this crazy lake. For Finn, the aim was catching his first European carp, and for Elliot...

Samir & Henry are on the big carp mission in Spain. With a near record-breaking carp under Henry’s belt, the duo head to an incredible stretch of snag-ridden river to see if they can bag a river giant too!?

Jim Shelley takes his wife, Jane, to the atmospheric Lac Soupir, a hidden jewel of a complex, deep in the French outback! With carp to be caught, Jim sets off in typical dynamic fashion, catching big ‘uns close in, as well as out in the pond! The question is, can Jane catch a bigger one… or will ...

Will Coronavirus shatter Samir & Claire's dreams? Not if they have anything to do with it! As the lockdown lifts, they're straight back at it and catching carp to over 50-pounds. Claire banks her personal, the adventure is brought back to life, but nothing comes easy in their world!

Samir & Claire set off on their biggest ever adventure! Fishing in Europe has been the norm for them over the last few years, but it's time to take things to the next level. They've sold up and are moving to France to begin a new life in pursuit of big carp. Here's how it went down...

Samir is the master of road trippin' and this video details exactly how he does it!

From a dream start to moments of despair, Elliott and Dave embark on a whirlwind journey across Europe to create an underwater film. Along the way, they strive to embrace the fun and adventure these big carp missions often promise. Travelling far and wide, whilst exploring a variety of unique loc...

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!

With just 4 days at their disposal, Elliott and Mike head to France for another adventure. They visit several venues, ranging from 30-150 acres and every lake requires a different approach. Catching carp in early spring can be a tall order, especially on limited time, but with a will to succeed, ...

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.