This Big Urban Canal Pike Needed My Help!

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  • @someguy-k2h
    @someguy-k2h Рік тому +31

    I'm very impressed that you were fishing for one specific fish and caught it. Very glad you were able to save her. Pike can live for 20-25 years, so you really did a great thing.

  • @scheers100
    @scheers100 3 роки тому +266

    That is the mindset of a real fisherman. (The person noticing that pike and you removing the hooks/lines). Well done!

    • @lesroberts3226
      @lesroberts3226 3 роки тому +5

      I couldn’t agree more wouter 👍

    • @gavinstarling8737
      @gavinstarling8737 3 роки тому +5

      Thing is if it wasn't for people fishing the Pike wouldn't be in this situation in the first place

    • @bossen32
      @bossen32 2 роки тому +2

      @@gavinstarling8737 and if ppl wouldent eat meat , all animals would be Safe and over populating the world , IF humans dident exist , the Earth would be a much cleaner place , so your point is ? Kill all humans and make the Earth a better planet ?

    • @admiralbenbow5083
      @admiralbenbow5083 2 роки тому +3

      Maybe, but it is not the mind of a mathematician.

    • @tdf2972
      @tdf2972 2 роки тому +6

      Think in this day and age if a hook and line was submerged in water for a few weeks would be degrade, I'm subscribing simply as he saved a fish which big size 1s are in decline, Well done fella pat your self on back from all pike anglers, That looked a powerful pike now can grow to be a Beast of a fish

  • @richdorak1547
    @richdorak1547 3 роки тому +25

    Ppl don't realize that most fisherman are also very concerned conservationists. Well done sir! Big respect from east coast, USA.

    • @25is27
      @25is27 3 роки тому +3

      But he killed a healthy Roach to catch it?

    • @richdorak1547
      @richdorak1547 3 роки тому

      @@25is27 see your point. He should have eaten the pike. I would have.

  • @nathantorode4871
    @nathantorode4871 3 роки тому +170

    This guy is quickly becoming my favourite UA-cam fisherman. Well done on such a stand up job. 👍🏼

    • @Jordan-jo8wc
      @Jordan-jo8wc 3 роки тому +1

      He already is mine 🤣🤣🦾

    • @davidsimssims8289
      @davidsimssims8289 3 роки тому

      It might have taken the fish when got it on I have had pike take my maggot and got them out

    • @Jordan-jo8wc
      @Jordan-jo8wc 3 роки тому

      @@davidsimssims8289 pike on maggots thats a 1st 🤣🤣🤣

    • @davidsimssims8289
      @davidsimssims8289 3 роки тому +2

      Yes on maggot they do occasionally take when fishing not big ones but on the river and the canal

    • @baldvale5418
      @baldvale5418 3 роки тому +1

      @@Jordan-jo8wc Is it heck, people have caught Pike on Maggots, worm's, boilies fake corn ect for years.

  • @hobouk3871
    @hobouk3871 Рік тому +8

    There should be more fisherman and fisherwomen doing great things like this gentlemen has done here. Its vital we look after our fish and the environment they live in if fishing is going to be a hobby to be enjoyed by everyone in years to come. We must have respect for our fish and wildlife in general and leave each fishing spot we use clean from fishing debris. Great work Sir job well done :)

  • @chrisbutlersmith9970
    @chrisbutlersmith9970 2 роки тому +8

    Your a good man , with a caring heart Chris . Another great job and iam so surprised nobody has approached you to do a TV show on your passion for fishing etc . I believe if they did it would be a great success. Keep up the good work .

  • @aussiewatchman8112
    @aussiewatchman8112 2 роки тому +4

    Made my day watching this. 40 years ago when I was an ill-equipped teenager I caught a strong and healthy looking fine specimen of a pike by mistake and after a big fight, he got away with my hook and 10 pound line in his mouth. I still feel the guilt but this clip has reduced some of my guilt even though it would be a different pike.

  • @yodude1194
    @yodude1194 3 роки тому +12

    Im not someone who fishes, but I love to seeing a job done properly with care, considertaion and respect. Well done.

  • @Mark-nz9ek
    @Mark-nz9ek 2 роки тому +5

    I wouldn't expect anything less from Chris, a true ambassador for the sport

  • @waynewright4703
    @waynewright4703 3 роки тому +4

    That is what i call a top fisherman. Your fish handling is superb, you didbt try to do everything at once. You understood how important it was to let the fish breathe and rest up from all its fighting. Kudos my man.

  • @jim-md6ej
    @jim-md6ej 3 роки тому +102

    Great to see someone who genuinely cares about fish welfare, bet that that pike was so relieved to have all those hooks and line removed, nice one.

    • @DrDeepstack
      @DrDeepstack 3 роки тому +4

      If you genuinely care, you wouldn't fish, would you.

    • @dillondefonce3969
      @dillondefonce3969 3 роки тому +4

      @@DrDeepstack lol

    • @jim-md6ej
      @jim-md6ej 3 роки тому +1

      @@DrDeepstack Doh.

    • @TrainsAndTrees
      @TrainsAndTrees 3 роки тому +10

      Please explain how killing one fish to save another one translates to "genuinely cares"?

    • @jim-md6ej
      @jim-md6ej 3 роки тому +3

      @@TrainsAndTrees Totally agree with you, I've never used deadbait for fishing for pike, and also never use treble hooks, awful things in my opinion, I only use a single hook, I'll probably get grief of the pike fisherman who use treble hooks but that's expected.

  • @tomwood9863
    @tomwood9863 3 роки тому +2

    Top work. People like you is exactly what the sport needs to thrive and get positive PR.

  • @derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152
    @derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152 3 роки тому +279

    Absolute top job Chris 🙌 Top man helping out that beautiful lump of a pike.

    • @jonathanmann5227
      @jonathanmann5227 3 роки тому +3

      I was pike in fishing in Co Cavan in the '80s. I saw people fishing for these beauties with a pop bottle, free drifting with a bait on trebbles underneath. RESPECT THESE FISH!

    • @shaunkudelka8940
      @shaunkudelka8940 3 роки тому +2

      At the 7 minute and 35 second marker there is a dirty syringe in the net with the fish.

    • @eoinkavanagh2425
      @eoinkavanagh2425 3 роки тому +3

      Great work , nice to see you helping that fish . You are what real fishing is all about .

    • @mcfcguvnors
      @mcfcguvnors 2 роки тому +1

      made me laff the bream - we used to have the best Bronze dustbin lids in the UK in East Anglia on the broads ,huge shoals ,all; hybrids now unless you can get to where humans cant in the sticks - id be overjoyed at a little bronzer :D

    • @Jonn3371
      @Jonn3371 2 роки тому +2

      By killing another fish 🐟 🧐.

  • @melroyfernandes1
    @melroyfernandes1 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best example of a fisherman helping out another fish 🐟 with great results. Top job by a top bloke! 👍🏾

  • @gdreading9088
    @gdreading9088 2 роки тому +3

    well done, i have'nt been fishing for years but the sport needs people like you.

  • @fatbloke2285
    @fatbloke2285 3 роки тому +1

    I'm not a fisherman but appreciate what you did there. People think that if you hunt or fish , you do'nt have the best interest of the quarry at heart. That just is not true. Good for you Ginge, very healthy pike, thanks to you.

  • @davebradshaw2537
    @davebradshaw2537 3 роки тому +27

    Well done Chris, excellent job. It's good to see such a caring fisherman, keep up the good work.

  • @differentfins
    @differentfins 3 роки тому +49

    Cheers from 🇨🇦, great job mate! True sportsman. Nobody takes better care of nature than those who enjoy it!

  • @jamieg3564
    @jamieg3564 3 роки тому +4

    This is insane the fact you have gone there to find that one specific pike to help it out and actually caught it is mental. hats off to you fair play👏👏

  • @stokegaz1069
    @stokegaz1069 2 роки тому +2

    Well done Chris. Never been into fishing but enjoyed watching how you saved the lovely Pike from suffering the torment it was going through. Bless ya .

  • @mr11981
    @mr11981 3 роки тому +19

    Awesome job mate, the fact you managed to rescue the pike and make it an informative educational based video on the do’s and don’t’s for those who don’t know is great. Always enjoy the content so thanks for keeping them coming!

  • @johnbradshaw5891
    @johnbradshaw5891 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent job. Pike are very fragile fish and your care in getting those hooks out and returning it in to the water in great health is very heartening. Well done, Sir.

  • @stellajayne
    @stellajayne 3 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love the respect and care you show to the fish you catch. Outstanding.

  • @paulreeves9592
    @paulreeves9592 3 роки тому +1

    Words fail me.
    Your an absolute star Chris, thank heavens there are people like you in this world.

  • @hell2766
    @hell2766 3 роки тому +26

    I just ran into your channel,and wanted to congratulate you on the empathy you have for life!!!!!
    May you have a better year than last and continue to progress always!!!!!!

  • @ianjamieson7028
    @ianjamieson7028 3 роки тому +1

    Such a good man you are Chris , you here of a pike in distress and got there and saved it with nearly surgical treatment bravo mate!!!

  • @adamgrainger9431
    @adamgrainger9431 3 роки тому +22

    "Proper" angler. Thanks so much for sharing. You have made my day. Best wishes for the future.

  • @ericchallinor3627
    @ericchallinor3627 3 роки тому +7

    Well done for your efforts Sir. A fabulous little piece of Pike medication.

  • @cheryl.539
    @cheryl.539 3 роки тому +22

    Well done to the person who noticed the pike. Brilliant job for removing all the line and hooks.

    • @tracylee4297
      @tracylee4297 3 роки тому +3

      No kidding Cheryl.....I love it that somebody took the time to report this fish was in trouble and that they knew Chris was the guy to get the job done!

    • @cheryl.539
      @cheryl.539 3 роки тому +3

      @@tracylee4297 Too right.

  • @richardrobertson1331
    @richardrobertson1331 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us. I was cheering for the two of you the entire time.

  • @colinbirch1825
    @colinbirch1825 3 роки тому +5

    The angling Trust should find a way of giving you an award for fish conservation......well done ✔

  • @josephquinn7356
    @josephquinn7356 Рік тому +1

    The care you take with all the fish you catch is a big reason I keep watching

  • @macmistral
    @macmistral 3 роки тому +6

    Great job and I am astonished at how skillfully you targeted the one fish. Lovely that the fish can go on and prosper.

  • @alessandro_uboldi
    @alessandro_uboldi 2 роки тому +1

    It is always comfortable to see a person taking care of an animal in distress ... and to point it out is very important

  • @LeonScott-Slaney99
    @LeonScott-Slaney99 3 роки тому +6

    Kudos to you Chris, top bloke doing an amazing job of keeping our wonderful species in top condition 🎣🎣

  • @bigjefffromjegssss8411
    @bigjefffromjegssss8411 2 роки тому +1

    Great job helping this fish out! I'm glad someone said something about the fish having line on it so you could help it out.

  • @MrSharpe95
    @MrSharpe95 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome work. So good seeing responsible fishermen looking out for the fish.

  • @lesroberts3226
    @lesroberts3226 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic stuff mate, we need ambassadors like you to show the positive aspects of our sport which is often marred by a minority of thoughtless, heartless, and reckless individuals.

  • @DunkinBiscuits
    @DunkinBiscuits 3 роки тому +4

    Just the title of this video is enough for me to give a like, that said i like all your videos but anyone who goes out of their way to help someone or something gets my respect, great work mate.

  • @PilzE.
    @PilzE. 2 роки тому +1

    Respect the environment, respect the fish!
    For all the fun these awesome creatures give, the VERY least we can do is look after their welfare. This was something we instinctively knew back in the day. It just seems that common decency is missing from so much of today's society.
    Great job, Chris, and the person who alerted you to the pike in peril.

  • @nc8313
    @nc8313 3 роки тому +14

    Hey Chris! I've been watching your videos throughout the dreaded lockdowns and you've kept me inspired to hit the canals for jack and perch.
    Always great to see anglers like yourself respecting the art of watercraft and the species in the water.
    Keep up the videos man! Always a welcome watch when I come home from work and want to get the ultralight out!
    Top regards from a fellow Ginger fisherman

  • @TheBaldrick07
    @TheBaldrick07 2 роки тому +1

    You're a good man Bluey. Well done. A true fisherman.

  • @uqox
    @uqox 3 роки тому +8

    That was outstanding. Absolutely outstanding. I'm sitting here watching thinking, "Someone spotted a pike? How the heck are you supposed to find it?!" And I guess that the location was more contained than I imagined, although I felt like even a contained area would have some selection of pike to choose from and you spot it right off!. That was just fantastic to watch and your planning was brilliant. Keep the fish mostly in water and then work on it in spurts as quickly as possible. Great video, again!

  • @napalmnige7498
    @napalmnige7498 2 роки тому +1

    Well done mate for saving this gorgeous pike, nice to see some people actually like pike, alot do not. They are part of the balance of water systems keeping them in top condition. Top man👍

  • @grahamholsey2754
    @grahamholsey2754 3 роки тому +8

    Great job Chris. Enthusiasm, skill and educational all at the same time! Really enjoy your channel - but this particular video has it all. Well done and keep up the great work!

  • @3full100
    @3full100 3 роки тому +2

    This is what Vloging is all about. Giving the comunity an example about how to be responsible, 👍👍We need more of this. Well done , you deserved every subcriber you can get

  • @coleuk1436
    @coleuk1436 3 роки тому +33

    Amazing. Snagged bro also did this, caught the pike on a hookless lure, the pike was dragging a lure that was hooked in the side of its belly . They saved it successfully also

  • @PYakMan1
    @PYakMan1 3 роки тому +1

    Good Job Chris. This is the attitude all good anglers should have to ensure the welfare of OUR fish.

  • @tinkytinca
    @tinkytinca 3 роки тому +12

    The thing I love about Chris's fishing is the fact that he never over estimates a fishes weigh. Most fishermen I come across would have estimated this Pike at low 20's 😎🐳

  • @petergreen5976
    @petergreen5976 2 роки тому

    Great to watch someone knowledgeable who cares about fish. Smashing.

  • @manuelb.4603
    @manuelb.4603 3 роки тому +15

    Great job! Very happy to see that someone is really caring about the well-being of fish 😁👌🏼

  • @steveseabrook7659
    @steveseabrook7659 Рік тому

    Well done! Gentleman angler! A master-class in fish recovery. Unhurried, lots of resting and great fish handling! I learnt loads, thank you.

  • @Purgatorius1
    @Purgatorius1 3 роки тому +3

    God damn this was the best video I have seen in a while! Absolute stunning work and way to handle the fish. So respectful and professional. Great job!

  • @zerofox7347
    @zerofox7347 3 роки тому +2

    Great job dude it’s very good of you to make a trip just to help this fish out. It only right too they provide us with so much sport, They should be looked after by the whole community.

  • @TheKMFGroup
    @TheKMFGroup 3 роки тому +4

    Well done that man. Good to see a fellow angler looking after the fish that he catches, top job!

  • @marknixon6215
    @marknixon6215 3 роки тому +2

    Well done Chris, doing the right thing and will hopefully bring some fish Karma your way to help the channel grow. Looking forward to more Pike vids in the future!!

  • @mark_kellett_angling95742
    @mark_kellett_angling95742 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic mate what a good man.
    Glad to see that healthy beast went back safe and sound.

  • @misternobody4786
    @misternobody4786 2 роки тому

    you're a saint, hate the conception that fish don't feel pain or experience an existence that makes them unique and individually special, not just an ingredient in a recipe

  • @adamwills5188
    @adamwills5188 3 роки тому +12

    Fantastic! Well done Chris!

  • @MrSteve2714740
    @MrSteve2714740 2 роки тому

    Great to see a proper respectful fisherman. Great effort buddy. One happy Pike. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bigkaswrx8115
    @bigkaswrx8115 3 роки тому +19

    My PB pike was caught on a tiny minnow lure in a foot of water while I was perch fishing. I was very very lucky the line held together as I was using an ultra light 5ft6 rod. It was the hardest fight of my life and Im just happy the line didnt snap and leave the lure in the pikes mouth !

    • @shotbytakketrol2493
      @shotbytakketrol2493 3 роки тому +2

      my pb pike is on maggots 😭 went for carp reeling my rod in to go home andhe got the maggots (109 cm) also pucky the line didnt snap

    • @ryanmartin3922
      @ryanmartin3922 3 роки тому

      My pb was on a trout lure about 10 cm

    • @jagged6373
      @jagged6373 3 роки тому

      Same. Deep water retrieving my line to check my bait and she hit on the way up. Was able to land mine also. I had a live minnow on the end of a small hook for perch

  • @leeroberts2134
    @leeroberts2134 3 роки тому

    Chris you are the man. You went out of your way to help that pike, TOP JOB 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @jahrek4880
    @jahrek4880 3 роки тому +5

    You just became one of my favourite fishing channels on youtube.It is always pleasure to watch you, keep it up buddy!

  • @DylanSmith-oh9om
    @DylanSmith-oh9om 3 роки тому

    Showing the world that gingers do have souls. Thats what it's all about right there mate, respect 🙌

  • @tarhlfn
    @tarhlfn 3 роки тому +4

    I am subscribing Just cuz of him helping this fish like that as a true fisherman and lover of fish like this awesome guy, SALUTE

  • @shaffti7701
    @shaffti7701 3 роки тому +2

    Great job. The world needs a few more of you.

  • @eluning4
    @eluning4 3 роки тому +3

    Well done man! We need more anglers like you in the world. Cheers from San Diego, CA.

  • @bobbicaroldavies494
    @bobbicaroldavies494 Місяць тому

    Wonderful video, lovely to see a true fisherman at work

  • @TheGragol
    @TheGragol 3 роки тому +5

    Great job ! Never ever took a pike with others hooks than mine. This one was really unlucky, beside from meeting you :)

  • @nigeljoshua5715
    @nigeljoshua5715 Рік тому

    Great work freeing that pike of all the unwanted line. So good to see a fisherman who cares about what the do.👍

  • @Bankside_Official
    @Bankside_Official 3 роки тому +3

    Fair play to you dude, you’ve done an awesome job helping that beast 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @andrewoakley4957
    @andrewoakley4957 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Chris, as many people have already said, well done for taking the time and making the effort to find the pike you were told about and making it a successful catch unhook and release to go and get even bigger! Also, it's nice to have people who care about the wellbeing of the fish. You are obviously the 'go to guy ' nicely done. 👌

  • @R08U5
    @R08U5 3 роки тому +6

    That's a new dimension to 'targetted fishing': awesome job rewarded with a dito pike. And btw, you pulled out three hooks out of her mouth, not just two ;-)

  • @ronniebiggs4026
    @ronniebiggs4026 3 роки тому +2

    Great skill and confidence in dealing with this critical situation……Thanks for your care👌👍🥇🎥

  • @foxtrot1787
    @foxtrot1787 3 роки тому +5

    Looks like someone was just float fishing and the pike took the roach

  • @wingmasterjimmy6724
    @wingmasterjimmy6724 3 роки тому +1

    Top demonstration of correct humane fish handling! a lesson for all other anglers!and great job helping the pike out.

  • @cameronstevenson5894
    @cameronstevenson5894 3 роки тому +5

    So your killing a roach but saving a pike hmmmm

    • @UKFishingFinesse
      @UKFishingFinesse 3 роки тому +2

      Killing a bait fish

    • @Flippin4Fish
      @Flippin4Fish 3 роки тому +1

      Fuck roach it was gonna get eaten anyway, tell me what natural canal predator is gonna eat a 13lb pike

    • @fokmertek
      @fokmertek 3 роки тому

      roach lives matter

    • @Flippin4Fish
      @Flippin4Fish 3 роки тому

      @@fokmertek roach can eat my toenail

    • @cameronstevenson5894
      @cameronstevenson5894 3 роки тому

      @@UKFishingFinesse a lifes a life no point saving one and killing another all fish are on food chain

  • @fox5136
    @fox5136 2 роки тому

    Top job, nice to see a real fisherman that actually cares about the fish.👍

  • @alexromanov31
    @alexromanov31 3 роки тому +1

    LOTS of respect! That's the kind of attitide I wish all anglers shared!

  • @davidvilla9458
    @davidvilla9458 3 роки тому

    Now this gentleman is a true fisherman. Thank you sir

  • @Jordan-jo8wc
    @Jordan-jo8wc 3 роки тому +2

    You restored my faith in the sport of fishing great care put in and cracking content "reel" good angler props from 🇮🇪

  • @bigraymie
    @bigraymie 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Chris.. Not too many people out there that would go out their way to help a "Lowly Pike" Hats off to you sir B-)

  • @lexingtonlad5745
    @lexingtonlad5745 2 роки тому +1

    This has to be the best pike video in history. Absolute sheer class. 👌

  • @davewalkden7248
    @davewalkden7248 3 роки тому +1

    Top man, Chris. Gives a whole new meaning to "catch & release."

  • @stephen5608
    @stephen5608 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing video, it's great to see people like you doing stuff like this. Carring for fish goes unnoticed by most people I think.

  • @DEEDEE-tt8jz
    @DEEDEE-tt8jz 3 роки тому

    We’ll In matey nice to see people like you still around

  • @loopyloo1091
    @loopyloo1091 2 роки тому +1

    Well done for catching that pike.now this is what we like about the fishing community.we look after the fish.this is where the youngsters get a bad rep.because they never use the right tools or set up and then you get fish or birds caught up.was just talking to our local bayliff the other week about this.parents or grandparents this is where we educate.as a newbe to your chanel your doing a great job.subbed.

  • @markwilliams6084
    @markwilliams6084 3 роки тому +2

    Great video Chris. Great compassion for the fish. We should all learn a lesson from this. Fantastic fella

  • @ianmilne9633
    @ianmilne9633 2 роки тому

    Best UA-cam channel out there this is a true fisherman at work.

  • @herridge819
    @herridge819 3 роки тому +2

    Well done! You must be one of the most prolific pike fisherman!

  • @davidbamber6795
    @davidbamber6795 3 роки тому +1

    Wish more were like you. I love my .pike , people don't realise how delicate they are. Well done 👍 Dave B. Chichester

  • @backtonatureitis
    @backtonatureitis 3 роки тому +1

    Now that's an example for all of us. I wish you all the best buddy!

  • @nicholasblohowiak29
    @nicholasblohowiak29 3 роки тому

    You are a true sportsman. Thanks so much for putting a good name out there. And I absolutely love all your videos. 👍👍

  • @michaelsicowitz362
    @michaelsicowitz362 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job man. I guess at first I figured you couldn't possibly find the same fish. I shouldn't have doubted you. Well done, just fantastic job.

  • @AJ-yw5zy
    @AJ-yw5zy 2 роки тому

    Kudos fella, cracking job, that Pike must feel liberated after all that line was removed.

  • @simonharr3970
    @simonharr3970 3 роки тому +2

    Great job!!
    That's something every fisherman should do for these beautiful fish!

  • @IrishAcres
    @IrishAcres 2 роки тому

    Chris that is very inspirational to what you did for that Pike. Well done

  • @geckoslikejam4810
    @geckoslikejam4810 2 роки тому

    I wish more ppl would have this level of respect towards fishes. Great job!

  • @hamradiostation_M0UGE
    @hamradiostation_M0UGE 3 роки тому

    Well done, nice to see the pike was cleaned up of those hooks and rigs, also great as the viewer to have a good look inside a pikes mouth !

  • @spasi57
    @spasi57 Рік тому

    I am so happy you managed to save that beautiful fish. Is crazy how strong they are and how they can survive even with hooks in. Lovely day for both you and the pike. Well done mate.