Carp Fishing: Returning to Portugal after a 25 year absence - could I catch a fish over the magical 50lb mark? Carp action tips and tactics for fishing abroad as well as a great adventure!!!
It I had to name one angler to catch a fish-to save my life, it would be you Steve. Yes I know it’s your job too but thank you for inviting us in to share in your adventures. That looks a lovely lake and a nice place to be at this time of year too. That historic 20 up getting ever closer but probably harder to achieve too. You can do it! Then once you have done it, which you will, my advice is take you and Joan on a trip to Thailand to hunt for a 200lb Thai carp, you would love it!
As usual , superb video Steve ; what a session . You stuck at it through all those storms , and regarded with that colossal fish right at the end . Wonderful stuff ❤👍
Thanks for making these lovely videos... I loved this. We travel quite a bit around Portugal we are literally around 2 hours away...more closer to Spain but will definitely be giving this venue a go.
Always look forward to this Steve, my happy watch!. Shame I missed you at Sandhurst, got stuck in traffic🙆♂ Merry Christmas to you and Joan and the happiest fishing New Year.
Well done steve ,18 countries with 50's amazing achievement. I chatted with them at the same show , they were lovely, putting Portugal carping on the map!!!
yes more mirrors and bigger average size too (I had probably 20 fish that I didn't film) I think maybe just that swim 5 had been left alone for a couple of weeks?!
Fantastic as per usual Steve and Joan🎣 just to mention I went on holiday to Tenerife about 20 years ago and there was a bill board outside the hotel saying carp fishing trips 35 euros!!! So I went on one and caught some wackers😁 just thought I would mention it as didn't know if you had conqcoured the canaries yet!!!atb to both of you,Danboy🎣
Cheers Danboy that's very interesting yes we've been to the canaries a few times and caught from a couple of lakes - no 50's though 😁 not been to Tenerife though.
I’ve been a fan for like 30 years Steve, your Morocco article planted the seed for that trip, been to BEO twice now. I’ve message Joáo a few weeks ago about making a booking next year 👍🏻
Thanks yes I don't think there's many that size and I was a bit fortunate to get it right at the end but hopefully there will be more in years to come, it was lovely out in Portugal.
Great video Steve as per usual mate and angling skills you are a globetrotting catching machine lol ,How would u generally approach your uk fishing this very cold and sometimes barren time of year ?regards David
cheers Dave yes I'm fishing a really tough uk lake right now. There's different ways for me it can be single boosted pop ups or maybe zigs, depends on the water, some places in winter zigs are the only way even though I don't like using them really.
@stevebriggs4638 steve our house is ten minutes from monte da roncha the year before last they where in their launching a lot of fish in a boat to remove them some lovely carp too they were talking about pumping water down from the north it has dropped massively over the last few years still alot of carp in there I fish it every morning when we are over that's only four times a year santa Clara is another beautiful place in Portugal with some bangers
@@lukeframpton3671 thanks Luke that's interesting it was a long time ago now (1998) when I fished there but loads of carp and full of crayfish too. The local fisherman befriended us and showed us pictures of some decent fish he'd caught from there that looked 30lb plus, never did fish Santa Clara but that looked the best of the lot I did hear years ago that it had done fish to 37lb
@stevebriggs4638 I think they removed my reply Steve I don't do Facebook or Instagram how do I contact you we are moving to Portugal for good In the next few years know some special places out there
The mirror looks 59 common looks 61 but forget the weight what a session getting the man who always has a angler 2feet away casting straight out to a lake you might not see another angler for miles lol
Always a joy to see you and Joan having fun and catching fish ❤
Thanks Neil it was a nice adventure even if a bit wet!!!
Fantastic Steve, as usual 👏 👍 loved it, the same as all your videos, amazing 👏
thanks Peter glad you enjoy them mate
Saving the best to last💪🏻🎣 just watched it with Shaz..top man Steve. You & Joan everything which is good about carp fishing 👏🏻
thanks mate it was a wet one for sure but a good one - see you soon!!!!🙂🙂
It I had to name one angler to catch a fish-to save my life, it would be you Steve. Yes I know it’s your job too but thank you for inviting us in to share in your adventures.
That looks a lovely lake and a nice place to be at this time of year too.
That historic 20 up getting ever closer but probably harder to achieve too. You can do it!
Then once you have done it, which you will, my advice is take you and Joan on a trip to Thailand to hunt for a 200lb Thai carp, you would love it!
Thanks James very kind words - funny enough we had a good chat with Stuart Gillham yesterday at the Winter Carp show
As usual , superb video Steve ; what a session . You stuck at it through all those storms , and regarded with that colossal fish right at the end . Wonderful stuff ❤👍
cheers Dave it all turned out okay in the end 🙂
Well done Steve. The still shots of the 54 are amazing!
cheers Paul
That’s some achievement Steve 18 x 50’s from different countries is gonna be hard to beat , great video as usual well done 👍
thanks very much 🙂👍 I'm running out of ideas now for the next countries 😆😆
@@stevebriggs4638 It’s one hell of an achievement Steve thanks for taking the time to reply, an American 50 would be awesome 👏
WELL that didn’t take long for the legend that is and should be SIR Steve Briggs well done to you and Joan of course keep them coming
thanks 😊😊😊
Great video as always Steve Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and family.
merry Christmas and many thanks
You & Joan are fantastic mate x big love always xx
thanks Gerrard always appreciated 🙂👍👍
Thanks for making these lovely videos... I loved this. We travel quite a bit around Portugal we are literally around 2 hours away...more closer to Spain but will definitely be giving this venue a go.
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!! We enjoyed our time there a lot, nice people, lovely food and great fishing.
Hi Steve I saw your slide show at the winter carp show and I really enjoyed it !
Hi Daniel much appreciated mate 👍👍
XMAS
Tom you are a top man and whether you catch or not it's still entertaining watching . Have a fab Xmas mate all the best to you and yours .
thanks John
Lovely times Steve, well done Sir. Tight lines mate. Love to Joan
thanks very much 🙂👍
Really enjoyed that Steve Some Lovely Fish Caught & what a way to end the trip with your 18th Top Angling as always 👌
cheers mate thanks a lot 🙂🙂
Hahahah that goats eat my cigars in my last session in Carpodromo …great work friend
😂😂😂😂 they eat everything
That was a kiss of death. Steve when you first said there not had much rain over here, never mind at least, had some fish.
😂😂😂yes me and my big mouth!!!
Nice work Steve!
thanks very much
Hi Mr.Steve,AMAZING,congrats...
thanks Milan
Always look forward to this Steve, my happy watch!. Shame I missed you at Sandhurst, got stuck in traffic🙆♂ Merry Christmas to you and Joan and the happiest fishing New Year.
thanks Simon all the best 🙂👍👍
Well done Steve Nice fish m8
cheers Mark
Unbelievable angler 50lb fish from 18 countries love you pal
thanks Stuart 🙂🙂
Hi Steve and joan .thanks for sharing this video. I realy love to wach your movies.the best fhising koppel 😉👍👌😀
thank you for watching Theo
Great vlog as usual Steve. Brilliant work.
thanks Scott much appreciated mate
vídeo Top
thank you
Well done steve ,18 countries with 50's amazing achievement. I chatted with them at the same show , they were lovely, putting Portugal carping on the map!!!
thanks Gerry yes lovely people and I'm so pleased we made the effort to get out there, Joao and Filipa made us so welcome.
@@stevebriggs4638 you always make the effort Steve =reward 💪🎣 definitely an inspiration to my fishing
They don’t like water 😂😂😂 had me in stitches had to rewind that 😂😂😂
they cracked us up really funny and entertaining but wanted to be in everything 😆😆😆
How strange that you moved to swim 5 and caught more mirrors 🤔🤔just a thought great watch the pb just kept coming 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻✌🏻
yes more mirrors and bigger average size too (I had probably 20 fish that I didn't film) I think maybe just that swim 5 had been left alone for a couple of weeks?!
Super video Steve thanks - congratulations again on the 18th country 50
thanks Ian great to catch up with you the other days mate!!!
Always enjoy your videos Steve, your content is always really good and I hope yourself and Joan have a very merry Xmas 🎄wherever that may be 👍
many thanks and all the very best to you too 🙂👍👍
as always...great to watch👌👌
thanks Martin much appreciated
Well done amazing achievement. Fair play to ya 👏
Thanks Ryan
Amazing .. good angling Steve & well done on Nr 18 🎉🎣🥂. A blessed Christmas to you and Joan 🙏 Stay Blessed.
many thanks John and all the very best to you too
Well done Steve fantastic achievement mate!
Where's next one coming from ? Regards Lee 😀 👍🏴
Thanks Lee yes good question I'm running out of ideas!!
Great result Steve well done
cheers thanks for watching 🙂👍
Fantastic as per usual Steve and Joan🎣 just to mention I went on holiday to Tenerife about 20 years ago and there was a bill board outside the hotel saying carp fishing trips 35 euros!!! So I went on one and caught some wackers😁 just thought I would mention it as didn't know if you had conqcoured the canaries yet!!!atb to both of you,Danboy🎣
Cheers Danboy that's very interesting yes we've been to the canaries a few times and caught from a couple of lakes - no 50's though 😁 not been to Tenerife though.
well done steve mate congratulations on the 28th 50, i remember that article in carp talk dont time fly makes yer feel old 🤣
Thanks John yes the years go by fast don't they!!!
I remember reading your article on Portugal in carp talk Steve 👍🏻
it's actually surprised me how many people remember that article!!!! long time ago now!!!
I’ve been a fan for like 30 years Steve, your Morocco article planted the seed for that trip, been to BEO twice now. I’ve message Joáo a few weeks ago about making a booking next year 👍🏻
nice film well done only a hand full of fish i know of in portugal that size i think in years to come a few bigger could come from the alqueva dam
Thanks yes I don't think there's many that size and I was a bit fortunate to get it right at the end but hopefully there will be more in years to come, it was lovely out in Portugal.
Cracking angling steve. I wanna know what that test bait is 😂😂
cheers - won't be long now 😉
fantastic
thanks
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Great video Steve as per usual mate and angling skills you are a globetrotting catching machine lol ,How would u generally approach your uk fishing this very cold and sometimes barren time of year ?regards David
cheers Dave yes I'm fishing a really tough uk lake right now. There's different ways for me it can be single boosted pop ups or maybe zigs, depends on the water, some places in winter zigs are the only way even though I don't like using them really.
@@stevebriggs4638 cheers Steve and good luck 👍👍😎
Legend ❤
🙂🙂👍
What a horrible trip and an amazing trip at the same time 😊😊... Lots of work but it paid off well.
yes all in all we really enjoyed it, good times with lovely people.
10 minutes from our house water levels have dropped loads over the years full of small commons
which one are you talking about Luke?
@stevebriggs4638 steve our house is ten minutes from monte da roncha the year before last they where in their launching a lot of fish in a boat to remove them some lovely carp too they were talking about pumping water down from the north it has dropped massively over the last few years still alot of carp in there I fish it every morning when we are over that's only four times a year santa Clara is another beautiful place in Portugal with some bangers
@@lukeframpton3671 thanks Luke that's interesting it was a long time ago now (1998) when I fished there but loads of carp and full of crayfish too. The local fisherman befriended us and showed us pictures of some decent fish he'd caught from there that looked 30lb plus, never did fish Santa Clara but that looked the best of the lot I did hear years ago that it had done fish to 37lb
@stevebriggs4638 I think they removed my reply Steve I don't do Facebook or Instagram how do I contact you we are moving to Portugal for good In the next few years know some special places out there
@@lukeframpton3671 if you don't do social media then probably e mail briggsy.steve@aol.com
Knew that was going to happen
😁😁😁
The mirror looks 59 common looks 61 but forget the weight what a session getting the man who always has a angler 2feet away casting straight out to a lake you might not see another angler for miles lol
Legend ❤️