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  • Pen Fishing Rod: amzn.to/2cEefJi TAFishing do the Pen Rod Fishing Challenge! Mike & Graeme put the rod to the test on some epic carp fishing action! We test the rod to breaking point! Using the simplest fishing rig ever, just a hook and some paste baits, we targeted fish in the shallow margins, just a few metres out. The time we fished was from around 4-7pm and the fishery was Watmore Farm.
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  • @Bill23799
    @Bill23799 7 років тому +4

    The reel on your pen rod looks quite more substantial than reels I have seen on other Pen rod reviews here on YT.
    Thanks for the neat review.

  • @hedgehog3900
    @hedgehog3900 7 років тому +10

    Such good fun.Great vid.Thanks fellas.

  • @fraggy2358
    @fraggy2358 7 років тому +8

    "That's a noice fesh!"

  • @Alexpav2500
    @Alexpav2500 7 років тому +1

    out a doubt this has been one of the most enjoyable videos I seen in a while on the tafishing show. I hope there are more videos like this coming 👌

  • @John_Smith__
    @John_Smith__ 7 років тому +1

    Yup, Pen rods have been around for some time.
    They're actually pretty cool and practical.
    And they're super cheap also.
    Also there is the notion they're fragile and that is not the case at all. They're very robust.
    they're not a full blown rod of course, but they're a lot of fun.
    Great video.

  • @aiyin6522
    @aiyin6522 7 років тому +8

    3:50 who else thought he said "gotta land this bitch guys"😂😂😂

  • @robertleemans7521
    @robertleemans7521 6 років тому +1

    I love this fishery in yatley, fished the same swim a few weekends back

  • @BlueIsNue
    @BlueIsNue 7 років тому +2

    i love that old man. I love his vocabulary

  • @cydrosmil
    @cydrosmil 7 років тому +2

    Fair play to you, there are a bunch of us already having a penn rod challenge, with a local Plymouth tackle shop donating some prizes, so far we have had the wrasse challenge, last month it was the species count and this Sunday is the Gnome challenge....Biggest fish I have heard landed was a 13lb carp.....:) They are great fun!
    Beware though, my reel broke as i unwraped it so its now held on with gaffer tape...:)
    Most of us have added new braid to the reels....

  • @dhowell2006
    @dhowell2006 7 років тому

    i use one of these almost exclusively now for lure fishing, they are great fun when targeting chub on lures in places where most rods cant cast

  • @RuachEden
    @RuachEden 3 роки тому

    Great vid' as always guys!

  • @harrykingshott8583
    @harrykingshott8583 7 років тому

    great video looks like good fun!

  • @peterandrews1512
    @peterandrews1512 7 років тому

    Loved it thanks for the link, one on the way

  • @1000000trs
    @1000000trs 7 років тому +1

    Brilliant video

  • @firsttimeout8908
    @firsttimeout8908 7 років тому +15

    could you try and catch a river trout on the pen rod?

  • @ragtie6177
    @ragtie6177 7 років тому

    Fabulous show! So glad I took your recommendation to subscribe from the TA Outdoors channel. thank you & best of success!

  • @duomaxwell2293
    @duomaxwell2293 7 років тому +13

    I bought one of these several years ago, I ended up changing the reel for something similar size but several times stronger largest catch on this rod so far is 18lb 4oz Mirror Carp

    • @jamesarcher8643
      @jamesarcher8643 7 років тому +1

      Duo Maxwell that's great I just got one how good are they

    • @duomaxwell2293
      @duomaxwell2293 7 років тому +1

      not a bad rod to play with, would highly recommend changing the reel for something a little bigger as after a few fish to tends to slip a fair bit. but rod not a problem still use it to this day.

    • @jamesarcher8643
      @jamesarcher8643 7 років тому +1

      What size reel mate and we're can I get one from cheers

    • @duomaxwell2293
      @duomaxwell2293 7 років тому +1

      i got the FLADEN WARBIRD 220 from amazon for £28.99 and like i said i've caught an 18lb mirror using this reel so i know it works fine.

    • @gvpuntorno
      @gvpuntorno 6 років тому

      can you cast with that multiplier or is it a drop down type?

  • @katiewishart8591
    @katiewishart8591 7 років тому

    glad i found your channel great video i am looking forward to getting my pen fishing rod now can`t wait

  • @crazykuup9271
    @crazykuup9271 5 років тому

    Wow that fish was huge for that lil pole!!!!! Great product!!!

  • @rallekralle11
    @rallekralle11 7 років тому +1

    i used one of these as my first ultralight rod(well, a slightly older higher-quality version), it lasted almost 5 years before i felt it was time to get something better.
    now i use a ABU garcia UL combo rod with a shimano sienna 500FD.
    but i still keep the pen rod in my school bag, for when i happen to come by a good fishing spot.

  • @adventurerali4022
    @adventurerali4022 7 років тому

    Another awesome video. I have one of those rod and reels. Iv only ever thought it would be ok for roach. I think im going to have to try stepping up. Im feeling a drop shotting adventure! 🎣 Tight lines.

  • @FishingForLife28
    @FishingForLife28 7 років тому +1

    bought on of those two years ago, to go in my backpack. not even used it once

  • @FishingAdventuresDubai
    @FishingAdventuresDubai 7 років тому

    Nice stuff. I have the same one but haven't used it ever. i had left it packed until I saw your video. I will take it for a spin when I go fishing next time. Probably will be good for catching bait fish on bobber.

  • @danlittle3657
    @danlittle3657 7 років тому

    Next challenge, Trout fishing!

  • @Paulforsilvers
    @Paulforsilvers 6 років тому

    Always good videos.well done

  • @anthonymacleod8829
    @anthonymacleod8829 7 років тому

    great video, looks like lots of fun. I've had my pen pocket pole a few years now only thing I did was to put my favorite reel on it a (diawa 1000s).

  • @pferoxtheskeeterguy
    @pferoxtheskeeterguy 7 років тому

    That was pretty cool, I had thought about getting one to carry around in the truck. Since I fish salt water I would opt with getting a Penn reel for my Pen rod. lol.

  • @outdoorsman1015
    @outdoorsman1015 6 років тому

    This is the first time watching your videos and I like them because your not like some of the others and you actually say the good thing about it.and not put it down

  • @barrycooper8640
    @barrycooper8640 7 років тому

    Great video. I touch ledger for everything. I even touch ledger for brown trout in my local stream.

  • @trevorhall2286
    @trevorhall2286 7 років тому

    love it, brilliant

  • @wonkysfishingtales
    @wonkysfishingtales 7 років тому +1

    I found they work great, but thought that if I wanted a better rod to leave in the car for a quick blast I should look at a good telescopic and found the Maver spin rod to be awesome, especially coupled with the Daiwa Ninja 1500 reel, packed with both braid and nylon. Awesome video as always guys!

  • @dellboy177
    @dellboy177 7 років тому

    great video

  • @dequerivers9948
    @dequerivers9948 7 років тому

    Another great piece of entertainment guys. I'd like to see yous fishing for the Smoothies on that wee thing lol :)

  • @ryansnider4379
    @ryansnider4379 7 років тому

    always like watching your fishing videos :)

  • @turboboy0
    @turboboy0 5 років тому

    I love using mine(blue) and also using my Zebco Dock Demon with Zebco ZSE20 reel even though I am a diehard Shakespeare rod and reel guy.

  • @longjohn6289
    @longjohn6289 7 років тому

    Good job

  • @sosocrazy1234
    @sosocrazy1234 7 років тому

    these rods are awesome for using on small creeks. ive caught some bass nearly the length of my arm with one of these (exact same rod). I think i put 6lb line on mine to get a longer cast with lighter rooster tails.

  • @rigs3834
    @rigs3834 7 років тому

    I love watching your videos such intense enthusiasm from u I love it keep it up 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

  • @ukcarper4403
    @ukcarper4403 7 років тому +1

    Nice set up hahaha

  • @Kinmofo
    @Kinmofo 7 років тому

    its actually alot of fun using lighter tackle, every fish feels like a monster! currently use a quantum magic perch 2.1m rod for pretty much everything, with a 1000 series reel and 11kg green braid.

  • @adrianbetchette4854
    @adrianbetchette4854 7 років тому

    haha - I have ordered one of these and will try it out in Cornwall.... I may try and video my session :)

  • @davidwyllie5708
    @davidwyllie5708 7 років тому

    Another great video guys, hope to hear more tips from Graeme in the next one pls don't get to comfy behind the came .

  • @DarkRob99
    @DarkRob99 7 років тому +3

    you should try the ice fishing rod challenge :D

    • @TAFishing
      @TAFishing  7 років тому +3

      That's one for Mike.I don't function below 70 F .

  • @whitecompany18
    @whitecompany18 7 років тому

    Looks good to me, I got The NGT 6 piece travel rod for a laff expecting to snap it 1st time out and was then going to rip it on social media...but it never let me down and I was using it today smashing roach wiv me bird . Love good cheep gear to play with.

  • @paulharris511
    @paulharris511 7 років тому +6

    Just goes to prove you don't need mega expensive tackle to catch some quality fish . I've got a challenge for you , take that pen rod out on your boat and target some tope and smooth hound .

  • @a_mustache_of_great_repute
    @a_mustache_of_great_repute 3 роки тому

    Jesus. I was worried about it for little rainbow trout. I feel more confident about this purchase

  • @goliatheats3394
    @goliatheats3394 7 років тому +1

    Love my little pen fishing rod. play with the dog casting small tennis balls. Great videos. Thanks

  • @thetredog
    @thetredog 7 років тому

    Fantastic little rods! My biggest carp has been on one of these. 20 pound in a local lake in NSW

    • @erisksc
      @erisksc 7 років тому

      another NSW carper? who would have thought there were 2 of us :) ive had a few nice mirrors from Lake Liddell, but not on a pen rod..... yet

    • @thetredog
      @thetredog 7 років тому

      Love my carp fishing. I'm just on the outskirts of Sydney. Last year was a bumper year with over 60 fish caught. This year has been pitiful with only 3 all year. Caught my first full scale mirror last year in a local creek.

  • @samueltaylor4332
    @samueltaylor4332 7 років тому

    hi , loved the video , for a new challenge idea I'd recommend the rocket fishing rod ?

  • @jasonnealey8325
    @jasonnealey8325 2 роки тому

    One thing to keep in mind is these come in longer lengths all the videos I've seen are of the 1 meter rod but they come in 1.4 meter 1.6 meter and even a couple over 2 meters , I ordered one on the 1 meter rods and my girlfriend loved it so much I thought I would buy her one but to my pleasant surprise I got the 1.4 meter rod . It's great and nicely supple .

  • @FREELOADERSS
    @FREELOADERSS 7 років тому

    you have got to do pike on the pen...Great video guys..

  • @philchambers2643
    @philchambers2643 7 років тому

    looks so much fun. wonder if it would work LRF.

    • @willdaniell6641
      @willdaniell6641 7 років тому

      phil cha it's brilliant for lrf, caught corkwing and Ballan wrasse on it down in Cornwall, makes great sport of them

  • @ronalddayman-green8393
    @ronalddayman-green8393 6 років тому

    Great video guys. Have you tried the Master Mity Might fishing rod. This would make a great video.

  • @nanouk54
    @nanouk54 7 років тому +5

    So it is not.. the length of your rod that counts. As I have been saying for years.

  • @jameshancock6570
    @jameshancock6570 3 роки тому

    Moar Mike and Graeme vids! :)

  • @muehahahaha
    @muehahahaha 7 років тому +1

    i have bought so many of theese, stopped using them tho, i loved them. so easily transportable and actually fishes really well. biggest fish ive caught on a pen rod was an 8kg pike (in the winter tho, so not so hard fighting) - actually think it is an world record

    • @muehahahaha
      @muehahahaha 7 років тому

      the drag of the reel really does stick tho ...

  • @a-g3003
    @a-g3003 7 років тому

    Be good to keep one in the bag with a controller on incase you see a few surfacing. Sometimes you just can't be bothered to de rig and re rig your main rod. Awesome guys!

  • @makrussell9143
    @makrussell9143 7 років тому

    Great video,
    Next challenge: use one on a boat for something like a cod?!

  • @fishingformikeytv9200
    @fishingformikeytv9200 7 років тому

    hi im from chipping norton i had one of the pen rods it was really good for lrf i had it for 1 year and snapped it 2 weeks ago i had a fish tried to set the hook and it snapped

  • @bobnudd
    @bobnudd 7 років тому

    Fantastic channel this ! just goes to show you dont need all these expensive tackle to catch nice fish and expensive bait , keep up the good work lads (go for a catfish next lol )

  • @KeroMPH
    @KeroMPH 5 років тому

    I wish We had the same dad that love fishing so ne and my dad both fishing 🙁 great all guide on maggots and fishing tips tricks

  • @azharborhan5406
    @azharborhan5406 7 років тому +6

    dude, you said want to give us the paste bait receipe on 12:13. Still waiting......

  • @a.wcomicpublications4186
    @a.wcomicpublications4186 7 років тому

    i wouls love for you to go for some perch or rock fish with that pen fishing pole kit but please use a salt water live bait and line thanks

  • @nicholasalexander2074
    @nicholasalexander2074 7 років тому

    I seen that there are some baitcaster ones, do you guy know if they are any good ?

  • @jamesarcher8643
    @jamesarcher8643 7 років тому

    Can you do more off these please like float fishing or put a feeder on it haha

  • @flamedrag18
    @flamedrag18 7 років тому

    have a waist pack to pack all your fishing gear in and have a hook and weight in the pen cap, you've got a nice compact fishing system, a kid could have his fishing kit to use on the way home from school with a small can or jar of corn or dough bait or rummage a worm from some rocks laying around the river bank or lake/pond side.

  • @x1maca2x42
    @x1maca2x42 7 років тому +1

    Need that

  • @seriousfishing_nonseriousl3155
    @seriousfishing_nonseriousl3155 7 років тому

    Love them I caught at 10 lb carp it took a while but I caught it

  • @dankdankerson2912
    @dankdankerson2912 7 років тому

    I'm new to fishing and their are trout and catfish in my local pond, so what kind of bait should I use? If possible where can I get it

  • @davidshields1259
    @davidshields1259 7 років тому

    I got one of those with a whole kitt🎣🎣

  • @DbaldetToShuffle
    @DbaldetToShuffle 7 років тому

    those rods actually aren't that bad! the reels and the line tho... but you got that already^^ nice video again, gotta get one myself again. for trout tho

  • @Failedprodegy42
    @Failedprodegy42 6 років тому

    Best paste bait in the world? Wheaties with a little water then let it sit for an hour or two. Used it all the time when I was a kid.

  • @jonathanjeclipse
    @jonathanjeclipse 7 років тому

    has the rod a suitable action to fly fish in small streams do you think?

  • @petrosgrigoriou3276
    @petrosgrigoriou3276 7 років тому

    How big of a rod do you need for dock fishing btw your channels great

  • @luketaylormusic9278
    @luketaylormusic9278 7 років тому

    I brought a pink one for my little sister she loves it! I want to take it chub fishing!

  • @yodaufc1976
    @yodaufc1976 7 років тому

    you got to try going for bass and mackerel for fun . keep going up in fish to see how far this mighty pen will go lol

  • @horrorfreaklondon3037
    @horrorfreaklondon3037 5 років тому

    Hes turning into dad big time!

  • @Bagelstorm
    @Bagelstorm 7 років тому

    I caught a carp close to 10 pounds on 4 pound line this spring, took 20 minutes to bring it in on a 7 foot rod!!!

  • @minhanhcao8786
    @minhanhcao8786 7 років тому

    Hello, what's your bait to catch the carp? thanks

  • @jerryg7391
    @jerryg7391 6 років тому

    I use oatmeal and vanilla flavor oil to catch big common carp.

  • @Alexander-vm2ox
    @Alexander-vm2ox 5 років тому

    Would it be good for me to take to school so when im walking home i can go to the river for about an hour theres only uk brown trout and i saw a golden trout there to

  • @liamhughes7901
    @liamhughes7901 7 років тому

    best fisherman ever how agrees

  • @nasher1992
    @nasher1992 7 років тому

    I have a just shy of 10lb on 1 of these rods, they're so much fun!

  • @davidharvey5672
    @davidharvey5672 7 років тому +1

    Great fun guys what a laugh that was. Am i right that there are hooks with a sort of spring on them to help with holding paste or paste like baits around the hook? I have used some for cat fish in the Ozarks but they were trebles which i am not particularly fond of.

    • @TAFishing
      @TAFishing  7 років тому +1

      Never used them but recall seeing someone with them.I just make the paste a bit stiffer and don't have too many problems with it.But we are fishing paste at close range or just a couple of rod lengths out.

  • @miguelbombardauno
    @miguelbombardauno 7 років тому +16

    hey guys just got this pen hahah , just wanted to have some fun , do you think i can nail a fish with some small jigs and some small lures? and how about like a 20G bottom fishing ?

    • @TAFishing
      @TAFishing  7 років тому +1

      Luis yep definitely reckon u can catch on jigs and lures

    • @miguelbombardauno
      @miguelbombardauno 7 років тому

      and the 15/20 g bottom fishing ? sorry to bother you guys

    • @ethangoddard1105
      @ethangoddard1105 7 років тому +1

      TAFishing try spinning for trout with it

    • @pikeknifeandforge4632
      @pikeknifeandforge4632 7 років тому +1

      why would you want to have sex with a fish

    • @guardian786
      @guardian786 7 років тому

      Luis, love these vids. Thanks to you and your dad.

  • @eddiedog1
    @eddiedog1 7 років тому

    We got 2 for £11 off Ebay, caught loads of fish with them, including Pike, great video

  • @ArduousAnt
    @ArduousAnt 7 років тому

    Great video! liked and subbed! :) Thanks and keep it up! :D

  • @MegaFlyinggoose
    @MegaFlyinggoose 6 років тому

    Fancy buying one of Amazon Mike where's the one your Dad was giving you from his freebies, sorry if you purchased this one before your dad got his lol; keep the challenges and the videos coming.

  • @inspidThegamer
    @inspidThegamer 7 років тому

    You should go for pike lure fishing

  • @TheRetroTaco
    @TheRetroTaco 7 років тому +1

    Cant believe how much you two sound alike lol iv only ever watched videos of Graeme so when I watched this video I couldn't believe it lol what's the casting weight of this rod please chaps? Great video, I'm going to give it a go :)

  • @RuachEden
    @RuachEden 3 роки тому

    I've seen a few videos on these pen rods and it has broken on occasion. As regards paste baits, well you can't beat Gorgonzola for carp!

  • @alexlintern9779
    @alexlintern9779 7 років тому

    Very nice to watch Mike and his father both of whom engage with the camera very well. Top tips and advice from these experts. I wanna buy a fixed spool pen rod to put in the backpack and cycle along the river looking for rising fish.
    Perhaps it is better to backwind rather than rely on a sticky drag mechanism.
    Thanks for sharing your adventures & best wishes for 2017

  • @gsx-srider7963
    @gsx-srider7963 7 років тому

    catch wild brown trout on it/use spinners or bread there my favourite for trout

  • @awayterraces5295
    @awayterraces5295 7 років тому

    What bait are u using

  • @hitmanharvey
    @hitmanharvey 7 років тому

    This video come out on my brothers 15th Birthday

  • @outdoor_tommy07
    @outdoor_tommy07 5 років тому

    I feel like you’re the only one it is a spinning pen rod challenge, 100% better than the bait casting rod

  • @robbieturner614
    @robbieturner614 7 років тому

    I have one of those! I was fishing in a harbour in spain and i caught a 4lb mullet on it!

    • @robbieturner614
      @robbieturner614 7 років тому

      And a 5lb carp in England. What a battle !

    • @louisc4433
      @louisc4433 7 років тому

      What did you use on it to get the mullet?

    • @robbieturner614
      @robbieturner614 7 років тому +2

      I got some flour and mixed it with water to make a sort of paste, then I fed some bread and just flicked it out 6 inches under a clear float :)

    • @miguelbombardauno
      @miguelbombardauno 7 років тому

      hey man in from portugal , and wanted to ask you a question , did you did that on sea ?

    • @robbieturner614
      @robbieturner614 7 років тому

      Luis in a harbour

  • @J_M1932
    @J_M1932 7 років тому

    I usually fish for mackerel with a 10ft rod what line do you recommend to put on the reel ? it's a 4500 size reel

    • @michaelpatterson2238
      @michaelpatterson2238 7 років тому

      Depends if your fishing over rough ground, I use 10lb up to 15lb breaking strain as there are a few kelp beds were I fish.

  • @unclebrandonsricewood3223
    @unclebrandonsricewood3223 7 років тому +1

    I'm buying one but idk if it would snap easily on pike or carp

    • @bassinassassin9077
      @bassinassassin9077 5 років тому

      Uncle Brandon's rice Wood32 he’s catching carp in this video fool

  • @kevinbretscher
    @kevinbretscher 7 років тому

    i heard lot of good things about the kastking Ranger wich is €19 ,-