The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi all. I expect most of you have seen the Youtube video of a guy showing great pleasure in catching carp on a MK 1V rod. But just in case you have not If you go onto Youtube and search The carp catcher. GOLDEN COMMONS. This guy lets you see the joys in using Traditional tackle, as apposed to modern broom handle style of rods. It is a film about 4 years old now, and I have watched it many times, I find it very enjoyable.

Here's the link, thank you David.

Utterly splendid and still a joy.

Many thanks for posting - I enjoyed that. How different it is though to carp fishing in the 1960s - I would be lucky to catch one carp in a month then generally on bread flake or luncheon meat ( never had any confidence in a potato). Now it is not unusual to catch 5 in a day.

Thank you for posting. Great film. Well worth watching.

Enjoyed the film.
But for me it was all about the action of MK1V...
That juddering clutch is something you either love or struggle with... ( I have 301's)
the old centerpin with the same rod is poetry in Motion in my books... but... enjoyed the video and his enthusiasm and hats off to him for taking the time to share his thoughts, catch and location..

Mr B

Hi Mr B. The action of the MK1V is the reason why I enjoy this film, The carp themselves just add to the joy of using this rod, and was why I hoped others might enjoy watching it. By the replies so far, it seems to be liked by others. After all, is this not what we all like on TFF.

A joy to see the Mkiv used so well . Great film, thank you.