After enduring a harsh winter and weeks of heavy spring rain across Southern Europe, the host sets out on an intimate, shallow section of a local wild river [01:19]. The goal for this 24-hour session is simple: land at least one wild carp from a challenging, weed-heavy stretch of water.
Because local district regulations forbid braid mainlines, the session requires adapting tactics—using reliable monofilament line, compact 10ft rods, and minimal baiting with soaked 18mm and 22mm boilies [03:11].
Key Video Highlights
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Setup & Tactics [02:52]: Preparing short-distance setups, snowman presentation rigs, and an inflatable boat to navigate heavy lily pads and weed beds safely.
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Evening Surprise [08:42]: A unexpected tench provides the first action of the day as night falls [08:42].
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Midnight Common Carp [11:57]: A classic, torpedo-shaped wild common carp hits at midnight on a clean, shallow spot [13:21].
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The Highlight Catch [14:53]: At first light, a rod just 20 meters off the bank takes off. After a tense fight and a trip out on the boat to untangle the line from thick lily pads, a striking, bright orange/golden wild Koi carp is landed [17:48].