UK Fishing in sea, coarse and game, presented by Charlie Halliday and covering pleasure outings and commercial activity through Fishwish - guiding, coaching and education.
Nice silvers session, Charlie. You might have inspired me to get out on the river ribble with trotting gear Still trying to stifle my dry fly trout mode and move on to other challenges for a spell! Need more worms! 😂 👍
Really good video. Glad to see i am not the only one who likes to use the silicone method to attach the rig. I have just started fishing my local free stretches of the river culm again after years of still water fishing. Rivers are so much fun and you are never quite sure what will be on the end when the float goes under.
Thanks Chris. I only stumbled on that method of connection when I bought a whip without a connector (had to look it up!), but I prefer it too. I’m guessing the plastic connectors risk snapping off on thinner whip tips with a good fish on, as the pressure is transferred to the sleeve of the connector as opposed to being evenly distributed? Loving the river fishing. Went from small rivers to stocked stillwaters, to beach fishing, fly fishing, kayak fishing and now back full circle to fishing my local river. More environmentally stimulating and as you say - that extra bit of unknown mystery
Those clouds and the wind looked bloody miserable. The decades have turned me into a "fairweather fisherman" Nowadays. I think I would have skedaddled to the bird in hand ! A really enjoyable video mate. Down to earth and all my local waters as usual 👍🏻
Thanks Tim. I parked on the yellows to unload and then moved my car to a small parking area next to the cycle path. It’s often full so another option is to either walk over from the Shallows car park or use one of the pub car parks, but you need to pay.
I stopped fishing my local free stretch, it used to have good barbel, chub, roach and the odd carp probably escapees at flood times, we sadly have a few eastern european locals, we have notices up asking them to return fish, when leaving with fish in bags I asked them to put them back, nearly got stabbed, the police took 40 mins to arrive, and they were long gone, it's just too unsafe to go fishing now. Sad times on many rivers now, different culture.
@@Taz6688 that’s so sad to read. There seems to be renewed interest in fishing the rivers but those issues you mention are definitely a very real problem.
I had a kayaker demanding to see my rod licence once I had it but that's none of his business anyway he soon left once I pointed out he needed a kayak licence 😂
I've ever only caught one fish. it was a 40 cm mullet. I tried ten more times and, no more fish. Ill figure it out soon enough though. I like to blame the rivers in Nagoya. haha.
I've ever only caught ONE fish. it was a 40 cm Mullet. On a worm. I think I got very lucky. I saw many mullet jumping out of the water that day. I went another 5-10 times, tried worms, lures, never got another. I started fishing this year. Ill try bread next ! I partly blame the rivers in Nagoya, huge city rivers are probably not the best place to fish.
I’m really ignorant when it comes to fishing in Japan. I know the lure scene has a really big following and that Tenkara fishing in the mountain rivers is a real art. Never tried it though. Mullet can drive you mad. Go careful and thanks so much for commenting.
Thanks for commenting. Thought I’d replied at the time but must have got distracted. It’s Dorchester Fishing Clubs stretch of the Dorset Frome. Long waiting list but day tickets can be bought from John Aplin or you could treat yourself to the upper stretches by purchasing a ticket via the Wrackleford Estate.
The brown trout name doesn't do it justice, They are beautifully marked fish. I am used to dark golden brown fish with vivid red spots from the chew. The lighter coloured fish you are catching here have a stunning purple sheen when you hold them up. Give me a brownie Any day I don't see what all the fuss is about with rainbows ! Nice video and beautiful scenery as always. 👍🏻
Yes it's a strange name for a fish when you put it like that. Amazing how much variation there is in colours, even in the same river system. I hadn't noticed that purple sheen until you mentioned it, but you're quite right. I know what you mean about rainbows too, but I've warmed to them a bit more in recent years. Thanks for leaving the kind comment and I hope you've managed to winkle out a few golden buttery fish from the Chew over the last week or two?
I can’t believe how your outright refusal to have a go (for the last 10 years!) turned into such raw enthusiasm. Thanks so much for sharing the pleasure. I won’t make you do it again. 😅. About time I got salty innit
i would suggest limiting the amount of times the word “loop” is used in the video. i don’t have a single clue what loop goes through which loop and how many loops are supposed to go through the first loop. then when i try to watch what happens, it zooms in or cuts so i cant see
I’m delighted to have found your channel! Wonderful content, thank you! I was fishing obsessed 20 years ago, which ended up being carp, but now keen to reacquaint myself. Two questions of if I can…. 1) what local (bristol) fishing could you recommend that captures the pure essence of fishing in nature, in short dawn/dusk sessions? 2) I have an autistic 8yo son and would like to get him into fishing. Where you recommend? Again, local, easy access, quiet. For good father and son fishing experience. Thanks!
Thanks for this. Was a carp angler in my 20s myself. Nothing much has changed in angling other than more product, less patience, and fewer quiet and accessible places. Those are really interesting questions you ask. The essence of fishing is in the eye of the beholder and a personal thing. I love watching sunrise and sunsets on big waters - preferably while on it or in it, but I would really recommend Gold Valley Fishing Club in Bitton for you and your son. It's where I would choose to take mine who is the same age. It's two ponds and a slow flowing trout river in beautiful woodland settings that are very well looked after with wildlife conservation in mind. The dawn chorus is therefore amazing and it's not unusual to see deer, grass snakes and all sorts of other wildlife when fishing there. The sounds and smells that makes the fishing experience really come to life. Loads of fish to be caught too. Best approached with a whip, pole or light float rod. They might have a waiting list now, but get yourself on it and let me know if you'd like to go along as a guest. Perhaps I could bring my son along too.
Brilliant! This is fishing video ART 😊. Like how you used the water reflection to show what's happening in the sky! Trouble is hauling big uns and bent rods would bring more views! But that's not the point! 👍👍
Hi David, It was accidental. I started to edited a vid in my usual way and decided the sounds and reflections of the float footage was far more interesting than I’ll ever be 😅. Thanks a lot for your kind comment though and I hope you’re keeping well.
That birdsong (and single tench) warmed my rain sodden heart on an otherwise cold and bleak day. Reminding me that Spring and Summer is a just round the corner. I can’t wait!
Ah thanks for watching it bruv. Got a nice message from Tim Glass after your taxi service to him today. Although the channel didn’t ever meet the criteria to make a small income, it’s nice to be able to look back on the content and comments like yours make it all the more worthwhile. See you at Easter 🐣
What a beautiful piece of cinematography. I can not tell you the number of times i have gone into a trance whilst staring at the water/float/quiver tip ! This video captures fishing at its purest. (Catching a fish is almost a disturbance)😁
Thanks - interesting point. You know you’re right - it doesn’t look good, but it is important. The thing that distresses smaller fish fish most, especially in winter when their bodies are cold, is warm hands. The smaller the mass of the fish, the quicker the heat transference and every second counts. Instant hook removal and a toss back into the river causes far less distress than gently cradling fish in the hand and carrying it to the waters edge. With the bigger fish, I used a net to transfer to and forth. The mesh acts as a heat barrier so I don’t even touch them. It’s an interesting point though and thanks for commenting.
Hi, yes I agree about the wet hands, one of the first things I do is to fill a small container with river water, and when handling a fish, always wet my hands.
@@martinklein4651 thing is - wet hands doesn’t equal cold hands and it’s the temperature shock that get them. I agree with you though. If I’m a stationed in one spot, I do the same. More tricky on steep river banks. Another criticism I occasionally get it is not supporting the weight of the fish (like that gudgeon in this vid), but it’s for the same reason. My hands get really warm scrambling around those banks and the less I touch them, the better. I should probably try and make a new lighter weight extendable flick net. A project for next winter! Thanks for watching
Thanks for leaving a comment. I left it for carp fishing too. Then sea, then fly, then lure. Gone full circle now. Love it. So gonk is army slang for sleep? Brilliant.
Great fishing, nice to see the Brue still has some fish in it, this is what fishing is all about, back to basics and very enjoyable, size of the fish doesn't matter it's just nice to be out and about...
Thanks Phil, think the extra bit of flow up there makes it difficult for the usual suspects to deplete the fish stocks in the same way that they have on so many other rivers. Well worth a visit.
I know I'm biased when it comes to the chew but this short just melted me into a relaxed state ! The sound of the water, birds and that solitude only the chew can give you. Some days there are stupendously stupefying !!!
Nice fish ! 🤗... I have to say, I'm not a fan of bait elastic all over the deadbaits.... ideally when the pike takes the bait and you strike, you want the hooks to part company with the bait as this gives a much better hook-up rate. If you are walloping out at distance, using elastic on the treble in the tail is okay in my books... Personally, I like to hook as lightly as possible and for distance I'll use the baitboat to drop it out with some chopped-up "free offerings" to increase the scent trail.... Jens Bursell's "Pike Fever" book is a great source of technical information on all things pikey... his "skating rigs" are an amazing step forward in rig design... (I think he has a YT vid on them) A sub and a like, mate !! Tight lines... 😎👍☘🍺
Thanks Peter - good point about the elastic. Funnily enough I was thinking exactly that while not catching pike today 😅. I shall look that up that YT . Thanks and thanks for the sub
Great to meet you Barry. The guy I was teaching only managed to couple of roach and a small chub, despite a fair bit of feed going in. Those bream seem to be all or nothing. Did you get any more?
@@barryireland-gv3ll I think the two January floods piled them up at that end. Maybe even pushed some down from the Newbridge section. Perhaps they’ve moved up or spread out. Fished the last couple of days and everything has slowed right down and seemingly ground to a halt, despite the mild weather front. I think it’s because the water has gone so clear.
last year a couple were testing the water at Hollicombe beach, i asked if the water was clean, they said they thought it was pretty good, the air smelt fresh and clean,,, the very next day a putrid smell as i walked to sit in the sun ? made me think they knew the test was being carried out and the following day knew it was safe to release again ?
@@Fishwish maybe talk to Good Law Project ? damned good people,,,, get locals everywhere to test and send in, would need to be a free test, but it could help them build a case strong enough to get justice backed by the public and safe water,,, post office type
Great point of saying it's a cheap landing net, the hassle Is unbelievable when your trying to get trebles out of a net you dont want to damage. (It's quicker and fairer for the fish aswell). We didn't have that problem in the days of "knotted" nets but good riddance to them ! I look back through old angling times year books and i cringe at knotted keepnets jam packed with roach.
Thanks for watching this. I was back there yesterday teaching and only had my more expensive rubberised net. The guy was targeting bream but we put a pike rod out without much expectation. Caught a pike and it did a crocodile roll in the net. Never seen anything like it! A tight tangled mess of net and wire around the mouth. Thankfully my snips were sharp enough to cut through the thin wire trace, otherwise it would have been a net job!
Welsh Water (not for profit) do pay out 'Internal and external Member' Shareholder annual dividends...which includes the NRW and Environment Agency who are their Pension Fund(EAPF) Shareholders.
A really excellent video. This has been going on for so long. It's quite appalling. Just how do you reverse privatisation? It seems to be the only way to gather adequate resources to deal with what is a fundamental part of our well being.
I'm lost for words as to how really sad this is. Nothing in my vocabulary can encapsulate what a dire mess this all is. Well done Charlie!! A great video.
