In April 2017, John decided to make a road trip into central France to explore some lakes and canal’s which fall off the beaten track. The element of mystery is magic and something he couldn’t wait to immerse himself in.

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 ...

John Timmermans juggles family life and carp fishing on a summer holiday in the deep west of France. With short sessions on some of the most secluded venues in the region, he strikes gold, landing wild carp in truly wild situations!

Starving. Exhausted. On the brink. After days without food, Elliott and Finn are forced to make a move a change of venue is their last hope. The challenge is no longer just about fishing. It’s about enduring the extremes of hunger and isolation. Pushed to their limits, only grit and carp on the b...

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 ...

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...

Join Elliott as he heads deep into rural Europe on a carp fishing road trip he’ll never forget. Tackling intricate canals, a big weed-infested park lake and ending on the most incredible, pine-covered public water, Elliott was full of anticipation and tears as the fish of his dreams awaited him.

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

Finn puts the fun right back into fishing as he sets off on one hell of an adventure with his friends. Embarking on a mission to catch carp from the vast canals of Europe, this is far from what he's used to but working as a team, they grind it out, and it pays!

Jim Shelley’s future lies in Europe and for the first time ever, you’ll see him crossing the channel and heading into foreign lands as he chases the fishing he used to have before the rise in carp fishing’s popularity. To be a happy carp angler, he wants adventure, good food, peace and quiet and ...

Celebrating ten years of the OG carp vlog, Drive and Survive, John Timmermans has put together a highlight show that left us longing to pioneer in Europe! It’s wall-to-wall action as John rolls back through the showreel, bringing us the very best carp and funniest vlog moments from ten years of h...

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!

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.

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!

Tom Forman tells the tale of his favourite ever capture, caught whilst on a trip to Sweden. The carp itself and the venue are both top notch and it's easy to see why this one gets pride of place in his album.

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.

Travelling 900 miles from home certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted but having visited the venue in the past, Jim has a score to settle. Battling against the weather, his mission is to catch a 50-pounder from a large and daunting barrage, and of course he succeeds!

Alfie Russel’s on a whirlwind tour of the UK as he tries to notch another County off the list for this super-exciting series. Not one to sit on his hands and wait for it to happen, the young dynamo visits several different venues, and counties, in pursuit of his next bite; From large low-stock pa...

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...

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

With an invite to a private syndicate in the works, followed by a trip to the awe-inspiring River Lot in rural France, this episode of the Hunter Uncut vlog really hits the spot! There tonnes of classic Jim enjoying the freedom that his jaunts to Europe bring. A few glasses of wine, some big carp...

We catch up with Jim’s exclusive vlog in the mountains of wild France, where he banks carp to over 60lb before catching a mega 40lb mirror on a pitstop in Belgium on the way home and everything in between!