Brilliant Thom Ty.... It's awesome to have someone like you to do almost all of the thinking for me when I'm going through various scenarios I encounter...I instantly think Thom Hunt will have covered this somewhere and to your channel I go lol. And then once I have watched the video that covers the circumstances a couple of times everything makes perfect sense and then off I go to put it into practice. You have given me many "Oh Yeah" moments whilst watching.
Hi Thom another excellent video, your videos have been very helpful, I have been flyfishing most of my fishing life and came to lure fishing during the very first lockdown when you could only fish locally, I joined my local Angling Association that has some lakes, rivers and the Kennet and Avon canal 10 minutes walk from me, I started fishing the canal with a light lure setup for the first time at the young age of 72 and have had some really enjoyable fishing for Perch and pike since, your videos have been really helpful thank you, enjoy being a dad lots of special times to come. Tight lines.
Hi Chris, thanks man that’s really great to hear and so glad you’re enjoying your lure fishing. I love the K&A absolutely fantastic venue but does get quite coloured due to boats in the summer which can make it tough
Brilliant video!!!! I fish very very clear Lakeland lakes! On this the advice here fits with my experiences!!!! Really good. I held off using the clear Stanley’s Congratulations to you and your female on forming your child.
Great video, thanks! I agree with your advice for ultra-clear water - our home lake has 10 feet of visibility, and silver has been our number 1 color. We've also done well on reaction lures like topwaters or fast-moving spinners, like you mentioned. Thanks!
Hi Tom Congratulations on the birth of your son! Excellent news indeed. Another great video. It’s so important for us to keep reminding ourselves of what needs to be thought about when fishing for these perch and pike. I can’t remember if I said before but, I really enjoyed “Tom’s Teckers” in the L.A.S. which I subscribe to. It’s great photography and it has some lovely written articles as well. Please keep up the good work. I enjoy every video. All the best.
Hi Dave, thank you…. Very kind words I appreciate it! I’ve put Thom’s Tekkers on hold for a bit, with the little one I have to pick my battles of how I spend my time so to speak and can’t do it all, but really enjoyed writing those in depth articles 👍🏻
Great video as always. Watch a lot of fishing vids on UA-cam but find yours to be the most educational and informative with useful tips to put into practice on the bank. Appreciate the time and effort you put in to sharing your knowledge. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for that comment Michael that’s made my day! Glad you find them useful! If there’s ever a topic or question you’d like me to make a video on just let me know 👍🏻
@@Thomhuntfishing hey thom I do have a question actually...I’d like to know your opinion on perch fishing from the bank on big reservoirs my local reservoir only has one boat n it’s a syndicate and very hard n expensive to become of part off plus it’s only available a few months of the year..my question is do you think it’s worth trying to pursue perch from the bank on a big reservoir if so what would be the best time of year to try for them & how you’d go about trying to locate the fish..the more info the better from set up to lure choice etc.. I have jus brought and 8ft 2-10 gram rod would you match it with a 1000 or 2500 size reel..if the rod was smaller in length I’d defiantly go 1000 I’m jus wondering if you think there’s any advantage of having a big reel with a longer rod will it help casting distance if thats gona b an issue fishing from bank..thanks in advance love your videos and wish you all the best for this years competitions
Maybe do a video on how to maintain lure contact/control over ur soft plastic from ur rod and reel, and how to feel the lure hitting the ground in the water
Thanks thom great vid its like this one area i fish i only catch there on a firetiger colour and thats everytime I've used it nothing else is Appealing to them nice 1 mate 👍
Great vid Tom. I like detail. As they say, devil is in the detail. I would like to see you do something if not already done on canal size jig and hook size the same for rivers and the same for lakes, gravel pits etc. As a a newbie to lure fishing I get confused with jig or cheb weight and hook size combinations. I understand lure size to hook size presentation but not weight and hook size. Thanks 👍
Hi Thom, I'm on you channel for few days and I'm glad i found you. I'm more of a pike fisherman, but adding your tips going to try some perch. (since in Poland usually is one bite for a day on my waters when it comes to pike fishing) How about topic of retrieve speed for pike, divided into softbaits, jerkbaits, crankbaits, on different weather and season time. I learned a lot about lure choice by water clarity but does it changes during different weather? I always struggle after every day on a water that what have i done wrong, what could i do better. And maybe some tips on how often to change spots, and lures? I'm more on lakes but in general is also interesting. Cheers :)
Good stuff. I have a 2m deep semi clear / muddy lake near my house an the bite turns off during the day. I ll try your reaction strike method and burn some Cranks during the day. Cheers
This info is priceless Thom. I’ve been gradually working it out over the years myself, but advice from a pro! I’m with you on when all else fails: spinners! My rivers are semi clear and weedy and I find spinnerbaits often do the trick. A great channel👍 Ps What would be your preferred make for a 1000/2000 size spinning reel for light cranks, soft lures/drop shotting? I’m upgrading and considering a Shimano Vanford, Savage Gear SG8 or ABU Revo ALX Theta. As Westin do not make reels that I’m aware of, I’d value your opinion. None of my local tackle shops have what I’m considering in stock and are only interested in carp and match fishing
Hi Paul thanks for the comments it’s great to know you’re finding the videos useful! As for a real 2000 or 2500 size Shimano VanFord would 100% be my choice
Thanks for sharing. Possibly too long a topic for a short vid but interested in your take on when to fish down in the water and when to stay up. Some fish will come a long way up to take a lure but the same lure presented deep won't get a reaction. What are your thoughts on this? I'm a fly angler but would assume the same principles apply to depth of presentation. Congrats on your new arrival too 👍👍
Hi Thom, Recently discovered your channel, awesome content, thank you. If the water is ultra clear but 60ft - 80ft deep (Zander fishing Rutland in winter), do you still go natural colours ? I'm wondering if the lack of light at those depths would change your colour choice / decision making? I have been vertical jigging Rutland over this past winter, with mixed results. A good day has been 3 or 4 fish, but most visits I'm just getting the Zander following the lures (can see them following on active target). On those hard days, I have tried ultra realistic plastics and bright colours with very little lure movement, but still can't work out what I'm doing wrong as they just keep following. Any advice would be much appreciated. A video about how you tackle zander fishing on the Big reservoirs (Rutland / Grafham) would be fantastic. Cheers, Ron
Hi Ron, yes even in clear water the light struggles to penetrate at 60-80ft and there’s a huge difference even between flat calm water (most light penetration) and choppy water (least light penetration) at Rutland in particular I would say I use natural patterns most of the time. As a bench mark I’d say the good days at Rutland are 20-50 fish per person and the tougher days will be 3-10 fish per person per day. There are days when they completely switch off and virtually no one will catch but these are rare. Getting your presentation right is the real key, I’d actually say at Rutland lure colour is t that important. Correct braid, correct jig head size, correct lure size, correct rod….. all come first rather than lure colour
Black is probably the #1 colour in very muddy water, or for lure fishing at night. Motor oil is a super odd colour for me, I’ve used it on and off for years and it can be really effective but I’ve personally never found a ‘set of rules’ of when I should use it or avoid it! When I interviewed Daniel Nilsson from Westin last year, he said it was a ‘confidence’ colour rather than a situation colour, meaning whenever YOU fee it’s the right time to try it…. Try it! White is a great colour, similar to Official Roach where I want a natural-ish bait but one that will stand out so often best in 1-2ft of visibility 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I guess where you are in the UK Places you fish are infested with pike. I guess its different where I am (canada) I've been told in muddy water to use dark big colour baits. Ex. Black cause they give more silhouette,or bright obnoxious colours like your fire tiger etc. In clear water use natural. Awesome content been watching alot of your content and earned yourself a subscriber. Much luv from 🇨🇦
Many thanks for your comment. Yes I guess each country has slightly different conditions and water colour/clarity etc so good to hear other perspectives 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Thom, I've been fishing like mad with Westin cranks as per your recommendations with lots of success obviously as it's the summer. What lb braid would you use? I'm currently using 25lb with the Westin Finesse Crank-t (yes baitcaster shimano bantam) would you go to perhaps 16lb or 18lb to get the bait lower in the water?
Yes, don’t go too low (like 10lb) as crankbaits require some durability as they put a lot of pressure on your kit and you are casting/retrieving constantly. 15-18lb high quality thin 8 strand braid is strong but thin and will get max depth out of your cranks
Black is great in coloured water, or as a silhouette when night fishing it can be great too. For clear water I’ve also had success on dark or black lures when Topwater fishing, again like you said probably due to the silhouette
I love the level of complexity you delve into. Also, your thought processes and how you breakdown the details is really insightful
Brilliant Thom Ty.... It's awesome to have someone like you to do almost all of the thinking for me when I'm going through various scenarios I encounter...I instantly think Thom Hunt will have covered this somewhere and to your channel I go lol. And then once I have watched the video that covers the circumstances a couple of times everything makes perfect sense and then off I go to put it into practice.
You have given me many "Oh Yeah" moments whilst watching.
@@RevnedC No problem! Thanks for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your feedback! 🙏
Hi Thom another excellent video, your videos have been very helpful, I have been flyfishing most of my fishing life and came to lure fishing during the very first lockdown when you could only fish locally, I joined my local Angling Association that has some lakes, rivers and the Kennet and Avon canal 10 minutes walk from me, I started fishing the canal with a light lure setup for the first time at the young age of 72 and have had some really enjoyable fishing for Perch and pike since, your videos have been really helpful thank you, enjoy being a dad lots of special times to come. Tight lines.
Hi Chris, thanks man that’s really great to hear and so glad you’re enjoying your lure fishing. I love the K&A absolutely fantastic venue but does get quite coloured due to boats in the summer which can make it tough
Brilliant video!!!!
I fish very very clear Lakeland lakes! On this the advice here fits with my experiences!!!!
Really good. I held off using the clear Stanley’s
Congratulations to you and your female on forming your child.
Congratulations Thom on your little boy. Like I've said before I really appreciate your videos. They're so helpful for a beginner like me
Awesome thanks for the feedback! Really appreciate it! If there’s any subjects you want me to make a video on just say!
Great video, thanks! I agree with your advice for ultra-clear water - our home lake has 10 feet of visibility, and silver has been our number 1 color. We've also done well on reaction lures like topwaters or fast-moving spinners, like you mentioned. Thanks!
I love it when someone explains their logic and it makes sense 👍
Hi Tom
Congratulations on the birth of your son! Excellent news indeed.
Another great video. It’s so important for us to keep reminding ourselves of what needs to be thought about when fishing for these perch and pike. I can’t remember if I said before but, I really enjoyed “Tom’s Teckers” in the L.A.S. which I subscribe to. It’s great photography and it has some lovely written articles as well.
Please keep up the good work. I enjoy every video. All the best.
Hi Dave, thank you…. Very kind words I appreciate it! I’ve put Thom’s Tekkers on hold for a bit, with the little one I have to pick my battles of how I spend my time so to speak and can’t do it all, but really enjoyed writing those in depth articles 👍🏻
Great video as always. Watch a lot of fishing vids on UA-cam but find yours to be the most educational and informative with useful tips to put into practice on the bank. Appreciate the time and effort you put in to sharing your knowledge. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for that comment Michael that’s made my day! Glad you find them useful! If there’s ever a topic or question you’d like me to make a video on just let me know 👍🏻
Such a great insight in colour choice. All your videos always give me something new to consider... and inevitably more lures to buy 😂
Ha ha well that’s just the disease we all have…. Lureitis! The compulsion to buy more lures even when you have way too many! 😂
Another great vid.You always seem to put into perspective things I wouldn’t have thought to think about
Yep it’s all about perspective and context. When you have a fair bit of knowledge you then know which decision to make next
@@Thomhuntfishing I suppose it all comes to light once you practice and get out on the water often enough
As always great info..thank you Thom
Thanks Jack 🙏 Any questions or topics you’d like me to make a video on?
@@Thomhuntfishing hey thom I do have a question actually...I’d like to know your opinion on perch fishing from the bank on big reservoirs my local reservoir only has one boat n it’s a syndicate and very hard n expensive to become of part off plus it’s only available a few months of the year..my question is do you think it’s worth trying to pursue perch from the bank on a big reservoir if so what would be the best time of year to try for them & how you’d go about trying to locate the fish..the more info the better from set up to lure choice etc.. I have jus brought and 8ft 2-10 gram rod would you match it with a 1000 or 2500 size reel..if the rod was smaller in length I’d defiantly go 1000 I’m jus wondering if you think there’s any advantage of having a big reel with a longer rod will it help casting distance if thats gona b an issue fishing from bank..thanks in advance love your videos and wish you all the best for this years competitions
Maybe do a video on how to maintain lure contact/control over ur soft plastic from ur rod and reel, and how to feel the lure hitting the ground in the water
Thanks thom great vid its like this one area i fish i only catch there on a firetiger colour and thats everytime I've used it nothing else is
Appealing to them nice 1 mate 👍
Congratulations, Thom. Welcome back!
Thank you Peter 👌
Really enjoying these Thom, seriously awesome knowlege.
Great vid learnt alot 🎣
Great vid Tom. I like detail. As they say, devil is in the detail. I would like to see you do something if not already done on canal size jig and hook size the same for rivers and the same for lakes, gravel pits etc. As a a newbie to lure fishing I get confused with jig or cheb weight and hook size combinations. I understand lure size to hook size presentation but not weight and hook size. Thanks 👍
Hi Lee, yep I could do a video on that 👍🏻 I’ll put it on the list
Hi Thom, I'm on you channel for few days and I'm glad i found you. I'm more of a pike fisherman, but adding your tips going to try some perch. (since in Poland usually is one bite for a day on my waters when it comes to pike fishing)
How about topic of retrieve speed for pike, divided into softbaits, jerkbaits, crankbaits, on different weather and season time.
I learned a lot about lure choice by water clarity but does it changes during different weather?
I always struggle after every day on a water that what have i done wrong, what could i do better.
And maybe some tips on how often to change spots, and lures? I'm more on lakes but in general is also interesting.
Cheers :)
Good stuff. I have a 2m deep semi clear / muddy lake near my house an the bite turns off during the day. I ll try your reaction strike method and burn some Cranks during the day. Cheers
Yep give it a go and let me know how you get on 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This info is priceless Thom. I’ve been gradually working it out over the years myself, but advice from a pro! I’m with you on when all else fails: spinners! My rivers are semi clear and weedy and I find spinnerbaits often do the trick. A great channel👍
Ps What would be your preferred make for a 1000/2000 size spinning reel for light cranks, soft lures/drop shotting? I’m upgrading and considering a Shimano Vanford, Savage Gear SG8 or ABU Revo ALX Theta. As Westin do not make reels that I’m aware of, I’d value your opinion. None of my local tackle shops have what I’m considering in stock and are only interested in carp and match fishing
Hi Paul thanks for the comments it’s great to know you’re finding the videos useful! As for a real 2000 or 2500 size Shimano VanFord would 100% be my choice
@@Thomhuntfishing Thank you Thom! You use top quality products, so I value your judgement. Ace channel
@@Thomhuntfishing Vanford 2000 2020 shallow spool just ordered - thank you!👍
Congratulations , great content as usual. Do Westin publish a hook size guide for their different Lures and sizes?
Not currently, but I’m in the process of creating one so watch this space
Just like to add my congratulations on your new addition to your family, Thom. Has the littlun got a rod yet?🤣
Not yet but I told my wife ‘you’ve got him until he’s 3 then he’s coming fishing with me!’
@@Thomhuntfishing beware Thom. When my kids were younger, I got out fished sooo many times. Talk about the students becoming the master 😂
Thanks for sharing. Possibly too long a topic for a short vid but interested in your take on when to fish down in the water and when to stay up. Some fish will come a long way up to take a lure but the same lure presented deep won't get a reaction. What are your thoughts on this? I'm a fly angler but would assume the same principles apply to depth of presentation. Congrats on your new arrival too 👍👍
Hi Tom, yeah that’s a great question/topic I’ll stick that on my to-do list of videos to make. Stay tuned 👍🏻
Great video, i would like to see a video on lure sizes
He already has a video of his favourite zander and pike lures. There is also another video on lures for perch.
Yeah I’ve covered a bit about lure sizes in a variety of other vids but could do one specifically on lure sizes smallest to biggest for you 👍🏻
Thom, what are your thoughts on night fishing clear venues?
Hi Thom,
Recently discovered your channel, awesome content, thank you.
If the water is ultra clear but 60ft - 80ft deep (Zander fishing Rutland in winter), do you still go natural colours ?
I'm wondering if the lack of light at those depths would change your colour choice / decision making?
I have been vertical jigging Rutland over this past winter, with mixed results.
A good day has been 3 or 4 fish, but most visits I'm just getting the Zander following the lures (can see them following on active target).
On those hard days, I have tried ultra realistic plastics and bright colours with very little lure movement, but still can't work out what I'm doing wrong as they just keep following.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
A video about how you tackle zander fishing on the Big reservoirs (Rutland / Grafham) would be fantastic.
Cheers,
Ron
Hi Ron, yes even in clear water the light struggles to penetrate at 60-80ft and there’s a huge difference even between flat calm water (most light penetration) and choppy water (least light penetration) at Rutland in particular I would say I use natural patterns most of the time. As a bench mark I’d say the good days at Rutland are 20-50 fish per person and the tougher days will be 3-10 fish per person per day. There are days when they completely switch off and virtually no one will catch but these are rare. Getting your presentation right is the real key, I’d actually say at Rutland lure colour is t that important. Correct braid, correct jig head size, correct lure size, correct rod….. all come first rather than lure colour
@@Thomhuntfishing Thanks Thom 👍
Hi Thom. Back again! What is your take on black, motoroil or white plastic lures ?
Black is probably the #1 colour in very muddy water, or for lure fishing at night. Motor oil is a super odd colour for me, I’ve used it on and off for years and it can be really effective but I’ve personally never found a ‘set of rules’ of when I should use it or avoid it! When I interviewed Daniel Nilsson from Westin last year, he said it was a ‘confidence’ colour rather than a situation colour, meaning whenever YOU fee it’s the right time to try it…. Try it! White is a great colour, similar to Official Roach where I want a natural-ish bait but one that will stand out so often best in 1-2ft of visibility 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@Thomhuntfishing Thanks a lot Thom. That's really helpful as always
I guess where you are in the UK Places you fish are infested with pike. I guess its different where I am (canada) I've been told in muddy water to use dark big colour baits. Ex. Black cause they give more silhouette,or bright obnoxious colours like your fire tiger etc. In clear water use natural.
Awesome content been watching alot of your content and earned yourself a subscriber.
Much luv from 🇨🇦
Many thanks for your comment. Yes I guess each country has slightly different conditions and water colour/clarity etc so good to hear other perspectives 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fair play to you man! Delighted for you!
Cheers! 🙏🙏🙏 Been a tough few weeks but loving it 👍🏻
How do you fish heavily fished ponds/lakes where fish have probably already been caught multiple times?
Hi Jelle, my latest video answers your question on how to fish pressured waters 👍🏻
Fantastic video again my friend.
Thank you 🙏
Hi Thom, I've been fishing like mad with Westin cranks as per your recommendations with lots of success obviously as it's the summer. What lb braid would you use? I'm currently using 25lb with the Westin Finesse Crank-t (yes baitcaster shimano bantam) would you go to perhaps 16lb or 18lb to get the bait lower in the water?
Yes, don’t go too low (like 10lb) as crankbaits require some durability as they put a lot of pressure on your kit and you are casting/retrieving constantly. 15-18lb high quality thin 8 strand braid is strong but thin and will get max depth out of your cranks
Congratulations 🎉
Another great video👍
Thanks Dan 🙏 Appreciate you watching/commenting 👍🏻
What about all black? In terms of silhouette, I would think all black is very effective.
Black is great in coloured water, or as a silhouette when night fishing it can be great too. For clear water I’ve also had success on dark or black lures when Topwater fishing, again like you said probably due to the silhouette
can you taking me for Zander fishing sometimes with you. really want to catch Zander never done before. cheers Tom
Hi Nev, I am due to start a coaching/guiding service this year so keep your eyes peeled!
@@Thomhuntfishing nice one can wait 👍🏻
Never seen you without a hat / cap. :)
A somewhat late Congrats to the newborn 2 year old you had! 😂
First 😁👍💪
🥇 😁
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