The whole of the first disc covers a session fished with Raphael Biagini on the legendary Dolphin Lake in France, home of some of the largest carp in the world, but it's no Turkey shoot - just the opposite. In cold water coming out of spring, the big fish aren't playing ball and it's a fascinating game of cat and mouse as they adapt tactics and approaches to try and hit the bigger fish. During the session we learn some of the history of the lake, its stock and the phenomenal growth rates attained by some of the fish within. Running along side the reportage style pieces and interviews, there's also loads of stunning underwater footage shot by Tony and Raphael Martos, and when all packaged together you just watch it want to be there - especially when the big fish do start to hit the bank. A stunning brace of mirrors banked by Guillaume Otter in one night weighing 57lb and 64lb leaves you in no doubt as to the size of some of the fish in the lake, and as the session nears its climax it all comes good for Tony and Raphael too, all totally captivating stuff.

The second disc sees Tony team up with Roberto Carbone to fish some new waters in Italy, and I don't think I'd be pushing it if I said the waterscapes featured are among the finest I have ever seen. Again things don't go all their way and the action both underwater and out of it is amazing and it's hard work and determination that grinds out results.

The final part shows a trip to Gran Canaria arranged by David Beecham. There's no shortage of fish during the trip, and although the fish do not equal those from earlier in the film in terms of size, they are certainly lookers, and the scaling on some of these fish has to be seen to be believed. Again for me, the interview with Dave Beecham was fascinating as you learn about some of the untapped potential with many of the waters around Gran Canaria still not having been fished!

All in all it's another fantastic DVD that sums up everything that carp fishing should be about; adventure, adrenalin and a healthy dose of the unknown! A fantastic piece of filmmaking in every way, if you've enjoyed Tony's previous films, you'll be blown away by this one, which for me, is easily his best to date.

You can purchase this special 2 DVD set for £16.99 with FREE postage at http://www.carpfilms.com where you can also watch a captivating short trailer that's sure to get the juices flowing!

Julian Grattidge
December 2010