great video. make sure you do a strip strike when striking a fish because if you dont most of the time you will miss them also make sure you have your line under your finger and the rod handle because you have better line control :)
@@ethanrush4562 you're exactly right mate, when he's peeling line normally he does it correctly with the line sitting under his reel hand finger. But for some reason when he strikes he lets the line come out from under his finger meaning he's just striking into the slack line. That's why he missed the first pike like 4 times.
Great to see you use a flyrod! You can also use a line basket, so the line stays untangled and gives a smoother cast. awesome vid mate. Cheers from holland.
As mentioned, a strip set is the way to go...fly lines are far more elastic. It's hard to reprogramme from coarse fishing with braid. Fly fishing is an awesome way to catch fish, especially done barbless,its full on ! For a guy who obviously cares about fish welfare I can't get my head around your use of trebles on lures...how about a film and thoughts on singles v trebles, barbed v barbless,and the pros and cons of each. I'm not evangelising, you're obviously a thoughtful person and I would like to hear your take on it all.
Awesome video and an awesome job with your first fish on the fly! Superb perch! The bonus chub was really nice as well!Such a shame about the rod (I’ve done exactly the same). I couldn’t believe you fished on with it 😂😂 turned it into a tactical fly rod 🤣👌🏻 P.s fly fishing is totally addictive...!! I’m sure you’re hooked already, such an awesome first session! Well done and always, tight lines!!
Nice perch, mate I missed a 2lb+ perch Sunday morning.... an Jack snaffled my Lure 1ft in front of the perch. Round 2 managed to cast over a small willow branch and vertically jig for it..... the perch eventually took it, but the strike didn’t set the hook due to the resistance from the branch!!!!! Got vid of it all on my channel (broadcast Sunday evening)
@@The_ginger_fisherman Fair enough mate it's becoming a problem in the uk silly people thinking it's cool, Anyway thanks for the reply keep slaying youtube my man your videos are savage
hi bud great video i've recently started fly fishing for perch and pike as well after saltwater fly fishing for years. a couple of tips, learn to strip strike its a very effective way of doing it especially when sight fishing. also when there is lots of trees behind you you can do whats called a roll cast which doesnt require a back cast, theres plenty of videos on youtubem very easy to do when you have a river pulling your line downstream to load the rod.
Thanks buddy i'll take a look. Ive been telling myself to strip strike since the first fish that took it, but as soon as that fish hits the fly my brain tells my arm to launch itself in the air haha. Im sure i'll get used to it
When you get slightly larger fish on, use the reel. Reel in all the loose fly line and fight it from there. You will lose let's fish as you can be in control of it constantly. Good tip
Wow beauty and so many rises to a mouse fly I'm impressed try a frog fly il be packing both and some poppers what rod and reel. Did you get looks like airflo?
Congratulations on a class video👍 Shame the rod broke, hope it wasn't to expensive😕 Can you tell me where you got your flies from pls? Can't wait for some more videos🎣 Tight lines bud 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Seeing those was your first couple of sessions dont think you did too bad especially with a big fly. Now try for carp on the surface so much harder than using a controller but much more satisfying.
For big pike and perch, go on fulling mill.co.uk and get a black humungous or Rob's minkie. These flies are also really good for big trout on reservoirs
I'll have to start filming in 3D. And ive caught 1 trout in my 12 years of fishing this river at 3lb10oz. Unfortunetly the water quality isnt good enough for a population of trout. My river is a D rating which is pretty poor
Dude why are you letting go of the line when setting the hook? You are setting yourself up for failure every time. You would be more successful if you kept that line in your rod hand and when the fish strikes, strip set the hook.
great video. make sure you do a strip strike when striking a fish because if you dont most of the time you will miss them also make sure you have your line under your finger and the rod handle because you have better line control :)
Great video but seeing his technique made me die
@@charliehovil4365 same here mate
@@ethanrush4562 you're exactly right mate, when he's peeling line normally he does it correctly with the line sitting under his reel hand finger. But for some reason when he strikes he lets the line come out from under his finger meaning he's just striking into the slack line. That's why he missed the first pike like 4 times.
Great to see you use a flyrod! You can also use a line basket, so the line stays untangled and gives a smoother cast. awesome vid mate. Cheers from holland.
Thanks buddy
I guess it is kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch new tv shows online?
Yeah..finily Fly fishing! That's what i'm waiting for!
Keep going!!
Nice vid. When fishing top waters wait for the fish to turn and take it down before you set the hook, should increase your hookup rate. Have fun
Great video. Pike on fly is great. Also carp off the top on fly rod is awesome 👍
Cracking stuff Chris ! Some lovely fish there ! :) Thanks for sharing :)
Great watch Chris, those perch we’re cracking 👍
As mentioned, a strip set is the way to go...fly lines are far more elastic. It's hard to reprogramme from coarse fishing with braid. Fly fishing is an awesome way to catch fish, especially done barbless,its full on ! For a guy who obviously cares about fish welfare I can't get my head around your use of trebles on lures...how about a film and thoughts on singles v trebles, barbed v barbless,and the pros and cons of each. I'm not evangelising, you're obviously a thoughtful person and I would like to hear your take on it all.
Awesome video and an awesome job with your first fish on the fly! Superb perch! The bonus chub was really nice as well!Such a shame about the rod (I’ve done exactly the same). I couldn’t believe you fished on with it 😂😂 turned it into a tactical fly rod 🤣👌🏻
P.s fly fishing is totally addictive...!! I’m sure you’re hooked already, such an awesome first session! Well done and always, tight lines!!
You have all the luck not fair still trying to beat my PB perch of 3lb 8oz that I caught nearly 18 years ago
No luck involved ;)
I have tried all the canals and rivers but nothing like your nice and clear
Nice perch, mate I missed a 2lb+ perch Sunday morning.... an Jack snaffled my Lure 1ft in front of the perch. Round 2 managed to cast over a small willow branch and vertically jig for it..... the perch eventually took it, but the strike didn’t set the hook due to the resistance from the branch!!!!!
Got vid of it all on my channel (broadcast Sunday evening)
Ye get yesen a line basket mate, great vid.all the best , David.
your local river is alot better than mine, down my end there 500 bikes 200 traffic cones in the river
I try to avoid filming the bikes shopping trollies and teaffic cones i assure you theres plenty haha
@@The_ginger_fisherman Fair enough mate it's becoming a problem in the uk silly people thinking it's cool, Anyway thanks for the reply keep slaying youtube my man your videos are savage
@@east-midlandsbest-angler9301 where abouts are you mate ?
hi bud great video i've recently started fly fishing for perch and pike as well after saltwater fly fishing for years. a couple of tips, learn to strip strike its a very effective way of doing it especially when sight fishing. also when there is lots of trees behind you you can do whats called a roll cast which doesnt require a back cast, theres plenty of videos on youtubem very easy to do when you have a river pulling your line downstream to load the rod.
Thanks buddy i'll take a look. Ive been telling myself to strip strike since the first fish that took it, but as soon as that fish hits the fly my brain tells my arm to launch itself in the air haha. Im sure i'll get used to it
Awesome video, I would recommend getting a stripping basket. Also keep the rod tip down and strip set
When you get slightly larger fish on, use the reel. Reel in all the loose fly line and fight it from there. You will lose let's fish as you can be in control of it constantly. Good tip
Excellent video can you do some jig videos and also I'd like too see drop shotting techniques keep up the good work 👍👍
he always does jig videos and drop shot videos how about a hand line video now that would be fun
Such a great video
Wow beauty and so many rises to a mouse fly I'm impressed try a frog fly il be packing both and some poppers what rod and reel. Did you get looks like airflo?
That pike was given flying lessons
Congratulations on a class video👍
Shame the rod broke, hope it wasn't to expensive😕 Can you tell me where you got your flies from pls?
Can't wait for some more videos🎣
Tight lines bud 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Nah i brought it from the local market i was still pretty pissed though. And theres a link in the description to the guy that tied my flies
Seeing those was your first couple of sessions dont think you did too bad especially with a big fly. Now try for carp on the surface so much harder than using a controller but much more satisfying.
Great videos mate really inspirational keep up the great work
Thanks buddy
Nice catching!... nice perch👊👊☝️
Hi from France ! I love your vdo ... what Kind of leader did you put on your fly line for Pikes ??
Loving the videos and what river do you fish the dougles near me its never that clear haha
What weight rod and line are you using its not in the description
Cool to watch ..did u try to fix this rod?
Naa just took it back to the guy i brought it from and gave him an earfull
Never knew that the fly is that good for pike
For big pike and perch, go on fulling mill.co.uk and get a black humungous or Rob's minkie. These flies are also really good for big trout on reservoirs
thought you were going to hit me on the head with that first little jack....any trout in that river the thought has suddenly occurred??
I'll have to start filming in 3D. And ive caught 1 trout in my 12 years of fishing this river at 3lb10oz. Unfortunetly the water quality isnt good enough for a population of trout. My river is a D rating which is pretty poor
Great stuff. Dace on dry fly next?
I have been thinking about it before the cold really sets in. Might give it a go if the rain stopps
Génial super video👍
bonjour de la France ,tres bonne vidéo
Need do the figure 8 keeps your line all nice and tidy : )
Matt Maskery figure of 8 retrieve is about as much use as tits on a fish when fishing pike flies.
Where is this river???
Strip. Set. Damn dude
Count three before striking to let the fish turn down on it
Where is the location?
Strike when you FEEL the take, not when you see the fish take.
I'll give you that last pike
Dude why are you letting go of the line when setting the hook? You are setting yourself up for failure every time. You would be more successful if you kept that line in your rod hand and when the fish strikes, strip set the hook.
You need to learn to strip-strike.
I wish we had largemouth/smallmouth bass instead of pike so bad
Don't pull the line when they have it you'll pull it out of there mouths instead lift the rod up like striking it set the hook better
big gay bumderr