A Guide To Feature Finding - Weed, Clay, Gravel, Silt and The Rigs To Use For Each Situation

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When carp fishing, it's important to find what lakebed you are fishing over. Using a marker float and lead helps you isolate areas of the lake to fish or avoid. This video will help find the depth, substrate and choose a rig to use over it.
00:00 An introduction to feature finding
01:51 Find the lake bed substrate
07:23 Cast to the same spot using distance sticks
09:45 Find the depth with a marker float
14:26 Rig choice
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  • @fishingtutorials
    @fishingtutorials4 ай бұрын

    Hi! To improve your carp fishing and catch more fish, check out my Simple Fishing Guidebook! With 100 pages of tips, rigs, knots, bait advice and 21 in-depth species guides, you’ll definitely improve your knowledge and skills. Get yours here: fishwithcarl.co.uk/products/the-simple-fishing-guidebook

  • @DomFishingUK
    @DomFishingUK2 жыл бұрын

    looks a bit more complicated to my cast in and hope its in a good spot approach lol

  • @mufc20timesbitches36

    @mufc20timesbitches36

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pub chuck. Always catches the biggest fish.

  • @armed_but_blind2768

    @armed_but_blind2768

    10 ай бұрын

    I like this method, until I blank 😅

  • @jackince1656
    @jackince16562 жыл бұрын

    Have been needing a video like this at the moment.

  • @Zombie-fb5zf
    @Zombie-fb5zf2 жыл бұрын

    Literally the best marker/spod tutorial on KZread really really helps a beginner like me thank you

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome mate :) So glad you found it helpful!

  • @liamburnes845
    @liamburnes8452 жыл бұрын

    Had the pleasure of meeting alex on the bank today had come to take some pictures of a fish a young angler had caught which took me by surprise but goes to show how good these guys are...and even had time for a selfie...keep up the good work and hopefully many more videos to come..💪💪💪

  • @Dredlands69
    @Dredlands692 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see you guys take the two most important people fishing with you :) the two who funded you both and helped you endlessly on your endeavours to become the great people's you are today... Brilliant video as always.. Fantastic teacher's in the art of fishing :)

  • @nobbs67
    @nobbs672 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation video on this I’ve seen, and great production again!

  • @billym4097
    @billym4097Ай бұрын

    Great tutorial mate thanks. The view right down the rod when pulling the lead back is really informative.

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful :) 👍

  • @crvnmrhd
    @crvnmrhd2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video and tutorial! Nothing but the bottom line and clearly explained. Brilliant!

  • @andywhalley3669
    @andywhalley36692 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, I've recently been fishing on the bottom and not had much luck, now I understand that I may be using the wrong bait or the wrong rig. Thank you for your great video 👌🏻

  • @tomlynch6131
    @tomlynch61312 жыл бұрын

    This is why the people next to me hook fish more often that I do at places like linear or Newlands angling club, big waters lots of big fish but finding the gravel bars etc I have found tricky. I will use these tips next weekend. Cheers

  • @jwjw9259
    @jwjw92592 жыл бұрын

    At last someone who explains this so clearly nice job lads

  • @MrTTibbs
    @MrTTibbs2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Carl, yes Alex the one I’ve been waiting for 👊🏼

  • @shanewallace1378
    @shanewallace13782 жыл бұрын

    This really helps in south africa. Thx guys

  • @xlandyzz9386
    @xlandyzz93862 жыл бұрын

    one again guys smashing video so helpful and you must be mind readers as so many people needed this video at this current moment keep up the hard work :)

  • @tsimmo-be6ms
    @tsimmo-be6ms2 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys, have learnt so much from your channel. Keep up the good work

  • @Enpassantful
    @Enpassantful2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know if you’ve noticed but a lot of anglers smoke the weed so there shouldn’t be much left in the lake.

  • @_kierkier37
    @_kierkier372 жыл бұрын

    I’ve waited too long for you to upload this video !! Great as always 🎣🎣

  • @cjshake
    @cjshake2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant again thanks for the info! Legends

  • @danielchrist4560
    @danielchrist45602 жыл бұрын

    Great job guys, best channel in this genre

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys, very timely indeed

  • @lhaynes1970
    @lhaynes19702 жыл бұрын

    Consistently great videos, really well presented

  • @tamassimon759
    @tamassimon7592 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video boys. Very helpful, thank you!

  • @BEARLAUBSCHER
    @BEARLAUBSCHER2 жыл бұрын

    great tips for depth finding thanks this will help a lot going forward

  • @martincoleman3008
    @martincoleman30082 жыл бұрын

    Great information as usual lads, cheers 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @daveshaw5293
    @daveshaw5293 Жыл бұрын

    Very clear and simple advice good stuff or if someone tells you say 19 wraps to that tree just simply put your rig/bait on wrap up and chuck it to the said spot even simpler 👌

  • @matthewjsr3880
    @matthewjsr38802 жыл бұрын

    Best chanel for tips and tricks, nothing else like it.

  • @MartynsAnglingAdventures
    @MartynsAnglingAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips guys!

  • @darrengarner3400
    @darrengarner34002 жыл бұрын

    Great insightfull video, cheers lads

  • @DunkinBiscuits
    @DunkinBiscuits2 жыл бұрын

    Carl vs alex idea.... each of you choose the others tackle approach and bait to use? Also have to say this was an excellent tutorial guys im always impressed by the quality and depth of your videos, keep up the great work

  • @KELLYANNEPLAZ
    @KELLYANNEPLAZ2 жыл бұрын

    Great work guys

  • @davidsutherland6542
    @davidsutherland65422 жыл бұрын

    Lots of information really well explained/ demonstrated. Hopefully I can use this on next session.

  • @JamesG2758
    @JamesG2758 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video,well done.

  • @damonlappin8793
    @damonlappin87932 жыл бұрын

    Great vid 😁

  • @chrishart4438
    @chrishart44383 ай бұрын

    Brilliant, full of info & Well presented

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris, appreciate the feedback. Glad you found it helpful! :)

  • @chriseegee-man6918
    @chriseegee-man69182 жыл бұрын

    Well explained and good quality video

  • @paulricketts5537
    @paulricketts5537 Жыл бұрын

    Well put young man, simple and easy for people to follow and understand

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear Paul :) Cheers

  • @kal1454
    @kal1454 Жыл бұрын

    thats brilliante thanks dude aways looking on ways to improve my angling and way you show us all really helps alot massive thank you again :) love you channel

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that! Thank you mate, all the best! 👍

  • @shanebenefer6983
    @shanebenefer69832 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial, really explained in more depth thanks

  • @SPS_survivor

    @SPS_survivor

    2 жыл бұрын

    No pun intended right? 😉

  • @CarpFrenzyy
    @CarpFrenzyy Жыл бұрын

    This help me a lot ! Great thanks and regards from Bulgaria mate ! Very useful and informative videos you made there !

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that!

  • @jgerdes03
    @jgerdes032 жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful!😊

  • @azaz...
    @azaz...2 жыл бұрын

    I needed this video

  • @samhirst7331
    @samhirst73312 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video. I cant afford to buy a rod and reel just to do this i do it with me standard rod and reel and mono 🙈 Im doing my first proper night sesh next week. Getting everything sorted has been a nightmare. Constantly feel like im forgetting something. Made me think might be a good video idea for ya. Night fishing essentials.....we all need an alex to cook us carbonara 😉 Ive also just bought my first pole for me and my son to share. Made me think, rarely see you using whips and poles these days. Then last weeks vid carl used a bloody whip..... So my idea is.... A carl vs alex episode... Maybe on the canal.......whip only challenge 😁

  • @joshcarr8200
    @joshcarr82002 жыл бұрын

    Another good video. Two of the most humble guys in fishing 👍

  • @ryanjarvis7778
    @ryanjarvis77782 жыл бұрын

    This helps with my fishing so much now it so much easier finding spots we're fish feed and it increased. My knowledge of the diffrent surfaces on the lake 😃😃😃😃😃

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! :)

  • @baldvale5418
    @baldvale54182 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant advice now all i need is the luck of Alex ; )

  • @markmitchell7981
    @markmitchell798110 ай бұрын

    Been fishing for years and always had the " that looks like a good spot I'll cast there" approach. I do ok but I feel I just wanna take it up a notch so thought I'd try feature finding etc. It always looked to much hassle until I saw this video. 15/08/2023. I'm off for a 3 dayer on the 29th so I shall put all this into practice.

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    10 ай бұрын

    Ahh good to hear :) All the best with the session Mark!

  • @gazplayz

    @gazplayz

    8 ай бұрын

    How it go then Mark?

  • @carpman4767
    @carpman4767 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent vidio and explained superb..thx

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Cheers Maz

  • @roberthopkins8089
    @roberthopkins8089 Жыл бұрын

    How much information did you get in this video Alex.. Great pace, concise info backed up with sound reasoning.. Seriously one of the best instructional videos ive ever watched.. Keep up the great work its very enjoyable and encouraging..

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Robert!

  • @pavelgeorgiev918
    @pavelgeorgiev9182 жыл бұрын

    Very informative

  • @fishing-with-7z767

    @fishing-with-7z767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Makedonac😁😂

  • @JoePalethorpe
    @JoePalethorpe2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, really helpful! Just missed you guys at Norton last week, would have been awesome to meet you!

  • @dannyholler7225
    @dannyholler72258 ай бұрын

    Well explained👍👍👍👍

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear :) cheers Danny

  • @trevorsteelmon5262
    @trevorsteelmon5262 Жыл бұрын

    great video man!! you are going to help me catch the biggest carp in colorado

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Trevor! Glad to hear it :) All the best with it!

  • @quabarb4547
    @quabarb45472 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video

  • @bobsanderson8792
    @bobsanderson87922 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Had a basic idea of what to do with marker floats,now I fully understand the use of them.

  • @olivermcqueen5654

    @olivermcqueen5654

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @bobsanderson8792

    @bobsanderson8792

    2 жыл бұрын

    Trouble is new rod and reel needed. Going for the Sonik Extractor 😂😂

  • @olivermcqueen5654

    @olivermcqueen5654

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bobsanderson8792 I know right 😅 I'm still trying to get my first carp rod I've had to make do with a float rod for 2 years 😂forget a marker rod lol Think I'm getting my first carp rod this weekend though

  • @bobsanderson8792

    @bobsanderson8792

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@olivermcqueen5654 whereabouts are you in the UK? Sure I have a spare carp rod for you.

  • @olivermcqueen5654

    @olivermcqueen5654

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bobsanderson8792 thanks but I wouldn't need it as I'm getting a carp rod today

  • @liontibbs5441
    @liontibbs54412 жыл бұрын

    Good video boys

  • @frankieyates7527
    @frankieyates75272 жыл бұрын

    Respect for that

  • @ZoltanHercules
    @ZoltanHercules2 жыл бұрын

    It seems that I’m always fishing silty lakes, never feel that donk. Some silt firmer than others though. Great vid guys.

  • @hangtrinh7486
    @hangtrinh74862 жыл бұрын

    best vid ever

  • @urbanfriebe8417
    @urbanfriebe84172 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, will come in handy 😀 Will we see any more aquascaping videos soon? 😁

  • @neilquerns7403
    @neilquerns74032 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. 1 bit of safety advice if I may. Use a finger stall when casting with braid. Save nasty deep gashes.

  • @martinberry9616
    @martinberry96162 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video, very informative and love how you explain things so people can understand! Great stuff guys yet again 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

  • @ollyr5196
    @ollyr51962 жыл бұрын

    Good vid

  • @olivermcqueen5654
    @olivermcqueen56542 жыл бұрын

    Been looking forward to this all week great vid again guys

  • @jordantomlin7613
    @jordantomlin76132 жыл бұрын

    Carp fishing rn. Wish me luck. USA misses you guys

  • @brandoncopping4870
    @brandoncopping48702 жыл бұрын

    Once again giving great advice to beginners Love it ❤️

  • @frankieyates7527
    @frankieyates75272 жыл бұрын

    They be giving all the secrets

  • @tristanschubert174
    @tristanschubert1742 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys also earlyyy

  • @leonallen5834
    @leonallen5834 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Alex. If I turn up to a lake and see fish, then check for the donk and then spod to the spot where the fish were, do I just scare the fish off for the rest of the session?

  • @philwalsh8144
    @philwalsh8144 Жыл бұрын

    I seem to spend the 1st hour on the bank watching these videos so I know I'm set up right 😂

  • @hefty_highy9274
    @hefty_highy92742 жыл бұрын

    Great work lads always happy to see your new videos since watching your content I have managed to use your tips and create better situations in my fishing

  • @normannorris3642
    @normannorris36422 жыл бұрын

    When I served in the Royal Navy, I was taught to test the depth of the sea from the deck of a warship, we used to put soft plasticine on the bottom of the weight and as well as the markers on the line which told you how deep the sea bottom was. the plasticine picked up what was on the sea floor, I wonder if using a ledger with a cork on the bottom is covered in plasticine, would it do the same and tell me what is on the bottom of a lake.

  • @Sam-ut6tg
    @Sam-ut6tg2 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids do a colab with catfish and carp

  • @benandjerrys338
    @benandjerrys3386 ай бұрын

    Yeah I sometimes get mine stuck when I pull it out 😎

  • @mikelancaster2919
    @mikelancaster29192 жыл бұрын

    Hi lads . Cud you tell me the best way to work out what size brade to use and the best way to put it on a reel 👍

  • @pathayworth6738

    @pathayworth6738

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use 40lb braid straight through for my marker/spod set up. Get a dedicated spod braid which will float. Chuck the spool into a bucket of warm water leave it for half hour and then reel it on at a medium speed under tension until you are right up to the lip of the spool.

  • @mufc20timesbitches36

    @mufc20timesbitches36

    2 жыл бұрын

    Use a finger stall to protect your finger when casting braid

  • @brianmercer2805
    @brianmercer28052 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex This is a very informative vid. However, I understand this is for carp fishing? What about targeting roach or perch at distance. Does the same situation stand? I target perch and roach. Would I be looking for the same type of thing, as in the gravel spots? Everything seems to be around carp fishing when feature finding and spodding etc. Either that or I haven't found any vids with the same tactics but for perch and roach. What's your thoughts? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you

  • @CRAIGSCHULER
    @CRAIGSCHULER2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t understand the use of the distance sticks. How can you use the rod lengths to judge how much line when casting?

  • @mufc20timesbitches36

    @mufc20timesbitches36

    2 жыл бұрын

    12’ = 4 yards in English old money. We call it one WRAP. 25 wraps = 100 yards. One rod length = 12 foot ( best way to confuse people is to fish with 13 footers! ) so they’ll never find the exact spot. Then you have the depth to think about, on top of that. If you’re still struggling, put everything in an PVA bag, and launch it the SPOD/ SPOMB the granny outta it. Tight lines mucker. Merry Christmas and have a good EASTER, if we’re allowed on. Lolololololol. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😎😎

  • @raisali7590
    @raisali75902 жыл бұрын

    Good....

  • @AnubhavAnkitGeorge
    @AnubhavAnkitGeorge10 ай бұрын

    Wounderful tips of measuring depth of lake. Its really helful to me. Is there any other alternate option to tht marker float we can use to measure depth of lake. Where i go here in India its in the midest of Jungle and its very deep, once i tried with my casting reel at shore of that lake it was 25 feet deep but i would cast 25 to 35 meter far from shore in that distance how i can measure the depth of that lake sir. Here we don't have marker float sir. So i m searching alternat option of marker float. This lake has big size of Katal and Rohu (Libio Rohuta)carp and very deep and weedy areas in some part of it. Sir

  • @williamgriffiths7154
    @williamgriffiths71542 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone new angler here. When it comes to trapping the line when feeling the lead down, what is the best way to do it? I’ve read some things saying to put on your finger on the spool, and others mentions engaging the bale. Just need a clear explanation is all.

  • @cime983
    @cime9832 жыл бұрын

    i love carp fishing..you never know where the bait lays down....inyoj carpers

  • @Eightball69
    @Eightball692 жыл бұрын

    Prefer a stiff boom of 12" and a bead before the ring and the float

  • @ChloeSxW
    @ChloeSxW2 жыл бұрын

    literally couldn't have answered the questions in my head any better well done lads!

  • @FinFab2008
    @FinFab20082 жыл бұрын

    love vids, so much good help ty

  • @keanodilksy
    @keanodilksy2 жыл бұрын

    What about the size of the float so will be nearly another foot deep so if you were to use a zig you’d need to count it?

  • @thomasquant6518
    @thomasquant65182 жыл бұрын

    Can i use distance lead for marking?

  • @davidlovesgolf
    @davidlovesgolf2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. I'm getting a good number of bites using pop-ups on a hair but my hookup ratio is VERY low. I'm still using a traditional US style med heavy 7 ft spinning rod with a quality diawa reel, but don't get the hook-ups that I see in your videos. I'm also using 1 oz weights. Do I need to: 1) use a longer rod designed for carp, 2) use a much heavier weight, and 3) buy an alarm system?

  • @benwoods4990

    @benwoods4990

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daleHarrison93 there aren’t bream in the US

  • @daleHarrison93

    @daleHarrison93

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@benwoods4990 i wasnt sure maybe other nuisance species idk what they have

  • @paulwilliams7288
    @paulwilliams72882 жыл бұрын

    Smell your leads - different bottoms have different smells 😇😇😇

  • @cime983
    @cime9832 жыл бұрын

    he has i point for engler in 10y plus...he has a poin....otherwise you can wait 2h till you re trow the line...good info

  • @vsnature7146
    @vsnature71462 жыл бұрын

    Ask other anglers where the gravel bars / pits, weed beds, ect are as you walk around looking for your swim!

  • @x_daddybaldy_x1183
    @x_daddybaldy_x11832 жыл бұрын

    Hi Carl and Alex. I’ve been carp fishing quite a lot the last couple months. I feel like I would enjoy learning a different type of fishing for a predatory species like pike, perch or catfish. Do u think that is a good idea, or should I stick to a more beginner fishing style and type. Any help from viewers would be appreciated also. Great vid guys

  • @michaelharnett9000

    @michaelharnett9000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends if you fancy a different kind of fishing mate such as going along a river or if you want to try something different that'll be similar tackle maybe try a lake that is stocked with catfish as well as carp and see how you find it!

  • @sbrads8065

    @sbrads8065

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely give it a go just make sure you watch enough videos before hand because Pike can be a bit tough to unhook and need a fair bit more care than a Carp as they aren’t as strong. Just do your research but definitely give it a go

  • @glparkins
    @glparkins Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. What make is that catapult? Cheers

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! It's from Korda :)

  • @alfieeley374
    @alfieeley3742 жыл бұрын

    hi Carl and Alex

  • @thecarphunters2049
    @thecarphunters20492 жыл бұрын

    How would I find a bar using these methods a local lake of mine has a raised bar ?

  • @ocshaman7323
    @ocshaman73232 жыл бұрын

    What strength braid are you using?

  • @Onpointcarp
    @Onpointcarp2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the things I have proper trouble with, I never feel anything at all on the drop, I've trapped the line between my fingers and keep the tip high, but nothing, however when I drag it I can feel whether it's gravel (or what I think is gravel) or silt. But in the drop nothing.... what am I doing wrong?.

  • @AndrewLomax80

    @AndrewLomax80

    2 жыл бұрын

    your using mono? no good for the job mate

  • @themightybubbles2217

    @themightybubbles2217

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the dept i fish really shallow waters and never feel anything

  • @fishingtutorials

    @fishingtutorials

    2 жыл бұрын

    It could be too shallow to feel the drop! Under 3ft it can be tricky to feel anything!

  • @themightybubbles2217

    @themightybubbles2217

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fishingtutorials i feel smart now 🤣

  • @Swumhole
    @Swumhole2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very informative. I love your presentation style. One thing though, there's no bead on that chod rig at 17:30 #runsandhides! Seriously though, you have taught me tons and I've been fishing longer than you've been alive!!

  • @oscar_is_carping4506
    @oscar_is_carping45062 жыл бұрын

    What rod would you use for feature finding?

  • @Otius
    @Otius2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Do you have any tips how to use distance sticks when you have 12ft marker/spod rod and your are fishing on 10ft. How to be accure?

  • @coreydalton-thorp1656

    @coreydalton-thorp1656

    2 жыл бұрын

    Put your distance sticks 12ft apart and it makes no difference what size rods you use it will always be the same distance if you do the same amount of raps

  • @loopedron3173
    @loopedron31732 жыл бұрын

    MEGA

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