It's videos like this that deserve awards. Watching your videos is like watching a story. Absolute cinema 👏👏👏 i hope your channel grows and grows dude. Looking forward to the next one 😊
This was my favourite video from you this year! I have really been having a tough time this year, and you really helped me get motivated and make plans to get out to fish. To be able to go to my local fishing dam has saved my mentality and sanity, thank you for saving me ( I really needed it). Thank you for sharing these amazing moments. Love from South Africa.
I’m SO glad you’ve been able to get out there, it makes a world of a difference doesn’t it! Makes me emotional to think I’ve helped but know that it’s your own willpower that got you through :-) sending love right back at ya from the UK!! ❤️
What a video - watched this and Carl’s back to back - you guys are amazing. Not only do you produce superb quality videos but they are so heartwarming too. I’d have murdered a mate if he’d buried my van like that but you guys are way beyond that level of friendship. My wife of 18yrs fishes with me and our 9yr old son - as you say when you find the right one they make your life totally complete in every way.
Last 2 work lunchtimes have been spent watching this and Carl's video. Love the fishing, but most of all I love watching a great group of people enjoying themselves. 4 very lucky people to have found such good friends and soulmates. That's another subscriber found in me :)
Great video beautiful venue Congrats Carl on your PB ...Congrats to Omi also the Carp she caught was a monster...Happy belated Birthday Bro.. Godbless you all stay safe...
I just have to say, I have watched Carl for a very, very long time, and I truly do enjoy his videos. However I really enjoy your style of videos and narration, and I am truly glad to have found you through him. As an aside, watching you too reminds me very strongly of myself and my brotha from another motha
haha nah, he'll forever pull my pants down in the fishing category, but I'm okay with that - still amazing memories made with mates. Need one with you next year though!!!!
A very enjoyable film Tom and Han! You guys are so natural on camera, just like Carl and Omi, Cal and Dani and all of your friends/co-RUclips fishermen/women… Merry Christmas to you all…………
Just to say I have really enjoyed all your videos this year and this was a great way to end things ! Have a great Christmas and looking forward to seeing where life takes you all next year.
Great you got what fishing is all about and you have a great woman by your side strong independent supportive and she caught as well awesome seasons greetings to you both and keep theses great video,s coming .Thanks 👍
Thanks mate :-) these big trips are awesome, definitely something to look forward to, but don’t forget there’s a whole lot of adventures you can go and have right now!! 😁😁
Good video Tom it’s nice to follow your journey with fishing. If you fancy trying the River Ebro one day let me know. I live in Spain and have a tackle shop here and would be happy to join you with my friend who is a guide so you can have a go at some big river carp and cats 👍🏼
Always a pleasure to watch your short films Tom! Surely the best one yet. Keep on doing your thing dude! I decided to make an impulsive purchase of a coin. Looks exquisite. Can't wait to recieve it in Janurary!
The rain got annoying eventually haha, but it was very atmospheric - I can remember exactly what it felt like to be sat in the main shelter listening to it pouring down on the roof, kinda cool really :)
What a great film it got it all, the storytelling 👌 and as always amazing film and edit work to make it so easy to watch, and a great feel good ending 👏👏well done 🎉
Cheers Johnathon 😁😁😁 hope you’re doing great, I think this will be my last vid until the new year so I just wanna say have a fantastic Christmas!! Really appreciate you having stuck around for all my vids this year :) here’s to 2025!
Really enjoyed the film Tom. Please remember Carl is an extremely experienced Angler and you are comparing yourself against that experience. Stick to what you know, keep practicing the art of water craft and fish will come more consistently. Again loved the video dude, can’t wait for the next one 👍
You're completely right mate - I need to remind myself of that more often :) My big focus next year is to focus on learning and growing my skills as an angler, but one step at a time! All the best mate
YESSSSSS thank you for noticing!!! I've been trying to perform less, try and make it feel like a conversation instead, glad it came through :) Forever learning!
Will, better start planning for a fancy suit for next year's Oscars-I’ll try my luck in this comment thread: what camera are you using besides the Insta360? 📸 +it would mean the world to me if you could take a look at some of my fishing content 🙏 Regards, Marcel
haha! I'm glad you liked it :-) My main camera is a Canon R6, tend to use that for most stuff and compliment it with the Insta360 products - I'll check it out!
@ looked like a great time Tom and lovely video as ever , I’ve been in a van in the same situation stuck in mud upto the axle , that sinking feeling describes it exactly . If you want to see a landscape that is like no other check out lake Salagou, in the south of France for me that is the best lake I’ve visited in France , although it is not for the faint hearted as far as the fishing goes .
How many fish with Carl sweaters does Carl go trough on a trip like this? Or is it just the same one getting smashed? I´m just imagining his luggage containing only merch sweaters neatly folded.
Do you mind telling me the name of the lake really wanna go up with my dad and my brother in the summer and don’t worry if you don’t want to share the name ❤
It’s called ‘The Retreat’, there’s a link in the top of the video description to the booking page if you want to check it out - Honestly you won’t regret if you do go, SUCH A COOL LAKE!!!!
Your best video yet (not bias at all)
you have a 6th sense for finding these spots
Cheers brother ❤️ can’t wait till the next one!!!
I have said this many times now, but I really enjoy watching your videos Tom. You're just a very humble/Likeable guy. Never change mate.
Thanks Rob ❤️
It's videos like this that deserve awards. Watching your videos is like watching a story. Absolute cinema 👏👏👏 i hope your channel grows and grows dude. Looking forward to the next one 😊
I'm glad I was able to capture some of how that trip felt, thanks mate ☺️
This was my favourite video from you this year! I have really been having a tough time this year, and you really helped me get motivated and make plans to get out to fish. To be able to go to my local fishing dam has saved my mentality and sanity, thank you for saving me ( I really needed it).
Thank you for sharing these amazing moments. Love from South Africa.
I’m SO glad you’ve been able to get out there, it makes a world of a difference doesn’t it! Makes me emotional to think I’ve helped but know that it’s your own willpower that got you through :-) sending love right back at ya from the UK!! ❤️
What a video - watched this and Carl’s back to back - you guys are amazing. Not only do you produce superb quality videos but they are so heartwarming too. I’d have murdered a mate if he’d buried my van like that but you guys are way beyond that level of friendship. My wife of 18yrs fishes with me and our 9yr old son - as you say when you find the right one they make your life totally complete in every way.
Last 2 work lunchtimes have been spent watching this and Carl's video. Love the fishing, but most of all I love watching a great group of people enjoying themselves. 4 very lucky people to have found such good friends and soulmates. That's another subscriber found in me :)
I feel so lucky to have memories like these, and yep, you've nailed it, it's the people that make it! Thanks mate :)
Your films keep getting better and better 🙌🏻
Long may that hopefully continue haha - thank you!
Great video beautiful venue Congrats Carl on your PB ...Congrats to Omi also the Carp she caught was a monster...Happy belated Birthday Bro..
Godbless you all stay safe...
I know how hard you worked on this one mate, those 2am,3am & 4am edits were definitely worth it bro ❤️
Hi cal u been fishing lately? I can’t wait for another video if yours
Thanks my guy ❤️❤️ appreciate you always being there to critique the edits before they go out :-) can’t wait for your new one to drop!!
I just have to say, I have watched Carl for a very, very long time, and I truly do enjoy his videos. However I really enjoy your style of videos and narration, and I am truly glad to have found you through him.
As an aside, watching you too reminds me very strongly of myself and my brotha from another motha
Cheers mate 😁 and haha, I love fishing on my own from time to time, but nothing beats a session with your mate!
One day you will get that session where you outfish carl, oh and the ladies! Big ups for the PB's!
haha nah, he'll forever pull my pants down in the fishing category, but I'm okay with that - still amazing memories made with mates. Need one with you next year though!!!!
Great video Tom. Some cracking looking fish there caught by all of you, well done!
Thanks Paul! Crazy crazy lake, and I don't think we even scratched the surface!
Lets make this video and this channel viral!!! As always excited for a new video, lets goooo!
haha, hey that would be nice... thanks mate 😁
What an excellent video! 👏🏼 Lovely to see you all having such a wonderful time together. And what a lake!!! 👌🏼
I'm itching to go back!
A very enjoyable film Tom and Han! You guys are so natural on camera, just like Carl and Omi, Cal and Dani and all of your friends/co-RUclips fishermen/women… Merry Christmas to you all…………
and the same back to you :) Have a great one!!!
Just to say I have really enjoyed all your videos this year and this was a great way to end things ! Have a great Christmas and looking forward to seeing where life takes you all next year.
Thanks friend 😁 hope you have an awesome one too!
Great you got what fishing is all about and you have a great woman by your side strong independent supportive and she caught as well awesome seasons greetings to you both and keep theses great video,s coming .Thanks 👍
Thanks Stephen 😊 I was made up that Han got one at the end, a far greater feeling than any PB of my own!
Great video I can't wait for me to get older and do exactly the tings you do.Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate :-) these big trips are awesome, definitely something to look forward to, but don’t forget there’s a whole lot of adventures you can go and have right now!! 😁😁
nothing short of amazing!
Just perfect. I definately know what you mean about getting it right, and was this ever... RIGHT! Hats off to you mate!
Thanks Paul ❤️ hyped to watch yours next!
Good video Tom it’s nice to follow your journey with fishing. If you fancy trying the River Ebro one day let me know. I live in Spain and have a tackle shop here and would be happy to join you with my friend who is a guide so you can have a go at some big river carp and cats 👍🏼
I'd genuinely love that :) Thanks Alan. Are you on instagram by any chance, so I can pop you a message there?
Always a pleasure to watch your short films Tom! Surely the best one yet. Keep on doing your thing dude!
I decided to make an impulsive purchase of a coin. Looks exquisite. Can't wait to recieve it in Janurary!
Aw thanks AJ!!! That means the world, really do appreciate that :) Hope you love it!
Such a warming feeling to watch. Great film guys
Thank you John :)
Great video, memories, thank you one and all😊
and thank you for watching!!! 😁
Great video again, even enjoyed the rain. Well done all
The rain got annoying eventually haha, but it was very atmospheric - I can remember exactly what it felt like to be sat in the main shelter listening to it pouring down on the roof, kinda cool really :)
Incredible video, well done. The Limousin region of France is one of my favourite places on earth, truly stunning
Thank you :) and yeah it blew my mind! Really felt like no where else in Europe
What a great film it got it all, the storytelling 👌 and as always amazing film and edit work to make it so easy to watch, and a great feel good ending 👏👏well done 🎉
Thank you Deian 😁 so glad you liked it, this one was a labour of love!
Once again Tom looking forward to this one. I hope you are keeping well my friend.
I was right. Incredible video again.
Cheers Johnathon 😁😁😁 hope you’re doing great, I think this will be my last vid until the new year so I just wanna say have a fantastic Christmas!! Really appreciate you having stuck around for all my vids this year :) here’s to 2025!
I sit and wait in anticipation for 2025. Merry Christmas to you and your better half. I think 2025 will be a big year for you
great video again. keep up the good work
Thank you ☺️
Really enjoyed the film Tom. Please remember Carl is an extremely experienced Angler and you are comparing yourself against that experience. Stick to what you know, keep practicing the art of water craft and fish will come more consistently. Again loved the video dude, can’t wait for the next one 👍
You're completely right mate - I need to remind myself of that more often :) My big focus next year is to focus on learning and growing my skills as an angler, but one step at a time! All the best mate
@ You too dude have a great Christmas 👍
Carl nonchalantly saying I wouldn’t want to catch that to a 61lber is diabolical😭
😂😂😂😂😂 just a bit uncalled for tbh hahaha
awesome video, brought me a smile, so many emotions and positive thoughts
Thank you for watching :)
Good friends will be there through the good and the bad.
Couldn’t have said it better myself :-)
I echo Bean, your best yet fella, lovely work, lake looks amazing 😊
Cheers James ❤️ Yeah I can highly recommend it, mind-blowing place!!
Just an amazing video, thank you
I'm glad it's being enjoyed :) Really enjoyed this trip
When u fish with carl.u need to watch everything he does for you to learn.great vid
Another absolute banger tom 🔥 god I'd love to go there. Looks like a dream
Keep up the good work bud.
It was honestly amazing :-) the only place I know where it could rain all week and I didn’t want to leave haha
@tomwilshaw haha 😄 looked magical mate. A place like that can heal any troubled soul I'm sure haha
Glad I found you through carl and Alex
A great video Tom!
Thanks Hugh :)
Top quality cracking video man. Out there with the best
Cheers mate :-) glad you liked it!
Thanks guys loved it ❤
Thanks for watching!! :-)
Brilliant video Tom
Thanks Stephen 😁
I prefer your voice-over style in this one. More relaxed and letting your personality come through. 😊
YESSSSSS thank you for noticing!!! I've been trying to perform less, try and make it feel like a conversation instead, glad it came through :) Forever learning!
Brilliant video! Keep fishing go with your wife a hobby you can both enjoy
Thanks Edward! I'll try and persuade her whenever I can haha, this was definitely a special trip that I'll always remember :)
Mega stuff guys!
Cheers Martyn!
Will, better start planning for a fancy suit for next year's Oscars-I’ll try my luck in this comment thread: what camera are you using besides the Insta360? 📸 +it would mean the world to me if you could take a look at some of my fishing content 🙏 Regards, Marcel
haha! I'm glad you liked it :-) My main camera is a Canon R6, tend to use that for most stuff and compliment it with the Insta360 products - I'll check it out!
Great video,amazing venue good stuff
Thank youuuu 😁
only one word............. wow
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incredible video, funny seeing you lot dissapointed about a 39lb fish 🤣
Hahaha yeaaa…. Maybe needed a reality check after that 😂
Quality
Feels like I have watched this video before! Oh wait, Carl! LOL Great content, great location, rubbish weather! Well done to you all!
Hahaha, yeah the rain wasn’t the best.. thankfully everything else was though 👀
Where is that mate? I wanna go with me little lad
It’s called The Retreat, and is near Limoges in southern France - Would be a wicked place for a family holiday :-)
saw this on carls channel too congrats on 20k subs Tom
Thanks! :)
Good video
W Video cant wait for the videos in 2025 👍
Thanks so much!! 😁😁😁😁
No it’s not Europes best carp lake . But it certainly looked like a lot of fun 🤩
Best Fishing Holiday* maybe should have been the title haha
@ looked like a great time Tom and lovely video as ever , I’ve been in a van in the same situation stuck in mud upto the axle , that sinking feeling describes it exactly . If you want to see a landscape that is like no other check out lake Salagou, in the south of France for me that is the best lake I’ve visited in France , although it is not for the faint hearted as far as the fishing goes .
Amazing video but what was the name of the lake ??
Cheers Adam :) It's called the Retreat Fishery, there's a link the description to the Swimbooker app where you can see more
@ thank you
Where is this place Tom?
It's called 'The Retreat' - it's in south France, near Limoges :) Can check it out on the swimbooker app
@tomwilshaw thanks dude. Love the content. Keep it coming 🎣
keep it up, W vid
Thanks 😁 I’ll do my best!
Have you tried Dreamcatchers lake?
I haven’t! I’ll have to look it up :-)
How many fish with Carl sweaters does Carl go trough on a trip like this? Or is it just the same one getting smashed? I´m just imagining his luggage containing only merch sweaters neatly folded.
I only own grey sweaters and I have 7 of them. One for every day of the week. hahaha
What a great video , I’s Carl still mad about the van?
I knew what to expect when I lent Tom my van, I was mad to start with. haha
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Do you mind telling me the name of the lake really wanna go up with my dad and my brother in the summer and don’t worry if you don’t want to share the name ❤
It's called The Retreat. Just Google The Retreat in France it should come up.
It’s called ‘The Retreat’, there’s a link in the top of the video description to the booking page if you want to check it out - Honestly you won’t regret if you do go, SUCH A COOL LAKE!!!!
@ Thanks so much for replying bro big fan will try and get booked up for the summer 🤘
what is it called
'The Retreat', link in my description 😁
Jeez Tom I've had a tear in my eye twice this morning after the 2 Retreat videos 😅
Made up for you and Hanna, u went theough alot mate big love ❤
It’s a very special place ☺️ thanks mate ❤️
100 pounder next?
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Don’t be hard on yourself on the photos you had plenty of video of it to get stills from!
You know it, and thank goodness for recording in 4k 😂
France, the culinary capital of the world, and you all go to maccy dees?
lol - it's true though, even the maccies tastes better in france 👀
@@tomwilshaw hmmmm.... they even sell beer and a Royale with Cheese.
You can unformat a drive
You can, with varying success - sadly I wasn’t so lucky with Carl’s pics but I got there in the end :)