Hi mate. There's a irrigation lake I put some crucians in 18 years ago. I'm hoping to fish for them this weekend. Should I fish mid water or on the bottom. It's a deep lake. Cheers pal
Great video bud, lovely atmosphere..😊 i film a lot of free fishing spots on the Thames for people with disabilities but haven't been able to fish the last couple of years. Was gagging before your vid but now i can't sleep co's of it.. Lol..😂 Plans to film June 16th in me Bellyboat either Chertsey or Shepperton.🤔🤞Thanks for the vid bud..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring..
I enjoy anything Alan helps to bring out. He's up there amongst the best Specimen All-round anglers. Enjoyed this short but sweet film. We need more fearure length films ASAP 😂
There's a swim on The Tidal Thames: Carp 30+, Barbel 17+, Roach 3. 12oz, Saw a perch over 10lb. Nearby the largest pike ever to be caught on a lure. 🖕 Next time I fish it Chub 7+
Hi @Governor, glad you liked the video. The rods I use, are an old set of 1.25lb Grauvell Specialists, sadly they don't make them anymore, but any Avon style rod of around that test curve would be ideal for them.
Hi @Governor, glad you liked the video. The rods I use, are an old set of 1.25lb Grauvell Specialists, sadly they don't make them anymore, but any Avon style rod of around that test curve would be ideal for them.
@lyddonmike thanks for the reply. I need to buy a pair of 1.25lb rods, but it's finding the right ones. I don't know whether to get 11ft 12ft, I've looked at quite a few rods in 7 different shops, HARRISON TORRIX SPECIALIST stands out.
11ft or 12ft would be fine, I have used both with equal success. The Harrisons are a lovely rod, so if they are within your budget, I would go for them 👍🏻
Great Video and wow wow wow..what fish.... can I ask a question?...... given the evolution of carp fishing... especially the welfare of the fish has come in recent years.....do you think its time to move on from snap tackle that can deep hook even the most experienced angler...and perhaps champion ,if not experiment with single or possibly double circle hooks ? After having experienced a very traumatic deep hooking experience,I came away from fishing for them for a few seasons, but now have been encouraged to start using circle hooks as a much safer way of fishing for one of the most sensitive fish in our rivers and lakes .....your thoughts Alan??
I known a bloke called John horsey who takes people out in the boat at Chew Valley . He is a fly fisherman for England a really nice bloke. Not sure if he still works there but i always remember him taking about the big pike and they were catching 30lb+ fish on fly fishing
Great video beautiful big girl what weight was the big girl exactly if okay I took my son to the secret pike lake today and i caught a 8lb jack and he caught a new pb 24lb 5oz beautiful big girl 🎣🐟
Beautiful big girl 🐟 we check the markings from my 24lb to hes 24lb 5oz my son caught on Boxing Day is the same big girl 🐟 🎣I’ve just got my first marker float kit and what a game changer already has been the downfall for 3 pike already 2-24lbs and a 10lber 🎣🐟👍🏻thanks again for your dedication and hard work to fishing and this channel very much appreciated 👍🏻🎣🐟
Yes can’t wait for this video been waiting since the chub and barbel video I met you down the bwr this year wen I was bream fishing the corner swim I was great to meet you and your friend you have been an inspiration to me on my river campaign to up my pb and catch more species 🎣🐟👍🏻
Merry Christmas too you and team massive respect for your water craft if I bump in to you again I’ve got a Secret big pike lake where I had a pb 24 lb pike from and would love to see you fish it take care and tight lines
Hi guys just me again got some great news 🎣I took my son fishing today he’s only 14 and loves all specimen fishing he’s bumped in to you before along the btw so I took him to the secret lake and he had a new pb 24lb 5oz he’s over the moon and can’t believe he’s in the 20 club and what a beautiful beast she was 🐟
Really enjoyed this video. One question: if you had to chose one month to fish for Thames barbel which would it be? Obviously each year conditions are different, but just assume the river is prime for that specific month.
Thank you Alan. Definitely agree with you on this one. I think I prefer February onwards as the river is usually clear of any floating debris by then @@TargetSpecimen
Hi Matt, thanks for your comment and we're lad you enjoyed the film. Alan was using Micro Bugs from Gardner Tackle. Bug weights can be purchased and fitted to the bobbin if extra weight is needed. We hope this helps!
Watched Alan Staggs film, and it was brilliant. This is also a great film too. Those Crucians 😮. Marsh Farm is somewhere I want to fish. Being in Shropshire, it would have to be a couple of days though as the drive there is quite far. Keep these films coming. Good to see the Gardner Specimen films showing. Just need to get Dai on too 👌🏻💪🏻🎣
Not sure I'd ever recommend using a stronger breaking strain hooklink that my main line! Normally the other way round for presentation and fish safety reasons....
Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment. Our Hydro Tuff main line that Alan uses breaks (with a good knot) above the 12lb breaking strain that is stated on the spool. It's a very abrasion resistant line and able to deal with hooking large barbel and carp that inhabit many stretches of the Thames. We hope this helps!
I would love to see exactly what is living in the mighty Thames.... Theres stories of police divers seeing huge fish over time... The carp are over 50 now,barbel ,chub are all getting huge... Anglers hook fish that just power off and break you etc... My uncle saw something huge in Abingdon in the 80s...reckoned it was easy 6ft long.... I think there would be some huge surprises in there if you could drain it ...
@@oldgreg1 would have been a dead canoeist lol...it was just under surface as I remember it...lol...I always said Catfish...Then to think that fish may well still be in there .....
Is there a Perch fishing video in the pipeline . Catching perch with bait seems a rare thing on RU-vid these days . Also it would be great to watch now it’s coming in to Autumn . Lovely stuff
Thanks for your question. Alan uses 11 foot 1.75lb test curve rods, which have a lovely playing action but enough power to deal with big barbel in high water conditions. We hope this helps.
@TargetSpecimen I just also want to mention that although you do have to mention gardner products in no way was it over the top and not a complete advert like some companies. It was plenty of good advice from a great angler. Really enjoyed it.
Cracking little vid guys. Some top tips and mega fish! Looking forward to more content from the channel. Will have to get out chubbing soon. This has certainly whetted the appetite.
We're glad you enjoyed our first video and thanks for the question. The leads featured in this video are 2oz flat pear inline leads from Gardner Tackle. They are used in conjunction with a size 8 Covert Kwik Lok Swivel (and a Covert Anti-Tangle Sleeve) so it's very easy and quick to change the hook link. There's no need for a leader of any kind above the lead as the Hydro Tuff main line that Alan uses sinks really well and is very abrasion resistant. We hope this helps!
@@TargetSpecimen Hi, A Great video and some good tips. I tried to purchase some 2oz flat pear inline leads from Gardner Tackle but they do not appear to be in stock anywhere. Is there a shortage of them or can you suggest where they may be available, Thanks.
A great question! Alan prefers to use fluorocarbon as it's more subtle compared to skinned or braided hook links. When it's carefully straighten out (as shown in the video) it settles perfectly straight on the riverbed.. Alan loves Mirage fluorocarbon as although 15lb may seem strong to some anglers, it's able to deal with any large carp or barbel that are often encountered when fishing big rivers such as the Thames. It is also able to deal with initial bolt when a fish picks up the hook bait, where some inferior fluorocarbon hook links can fracture or snap. We hope this helps!
