Small Stream Chub Fishing
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Anglers of a certain vintage will spot my homage to some of the inspirational writers and broadcasters of my youth. A time when fishing was all about the pleasure of taking part and not the kudos of becoming a legend in one's own little world.
So I take my metaphorical hat off in the credits to Jack Hargreaves' Out of Town programme about rural life (just as it was dying out I suppose) with the music supporting the credits.
The fake (this is a modern film after all) lino cuts a la 'BB' and my much thumbed copy of 'Rough river and Small stream fishing' by David Carl Forbes who sadly died too young.
All of them contributed to my enduring love of fishing in a way that modern journalism probably can't, rooted as it is in these less innocent times.
We were truly a lucky generation. Thank you for watching.
Eric
NB: George and I would like to apologise for the inclusion of adverts at the beginning of these videos. Throughout, we have striven to avoid any form of advertising within our films, believing that angling should and could be a world beyond the reach of crude commercial interest. Unfortunately Google have changed the rules of engagement so that we can longer prevent it.
Many of Jack Hargreaves programmes can be found on UA-cam on the channel belonging to his film maker Dave Knowles
Music - I don't know anywhere near as much about classical music as I should but to the best of my sadly failing memory, this is what I used, all of it from royalty free sites readily accessible on the internet.
Memories of the Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega
The 'Moonlight' Sonata - Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in F minor_Winter - Antonio Vivaldi
Metamorphosis - YT RF
Breathing Planet - YT RF
Pachabelly - YT RF
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Anyone born in the 50s was very lucky me and my mates used to fish from dawn till dusk on our canal ,great memories,thanks for the lovely videos ,wish you well.
In the period when boats were rare and the canal was lily-fringed each side Roy?
Long since gone sadly, but they are built for boats of course and the odd one helps to keep colour in the water.
Thanks for dropping by.
Not only a generously informative film, but one that beautifully captures the true essence of angling. A long time ago I spent 3 intense years behind buzzers and it broke my soul. I now travel light with a rod and a few basics and enjoy my fishing so much more.
Thank you for this 👏👏👏👏👏
I can believe it Kevin. We both love variety in our angling and, for me certainly, three or four trips doing the same are enough.
This week, float & bread on canal, alarms & pellet on a lake and then floating biscuits, you can't beat it.
Thanks for your comment
David Carl Forbes was my father-in- law and one of the finest small water anglers I’ve ever fished with. He would be amazed at the size of the Chub we now catch on the Hants Avon, Test and Dorset stour. Incidentally, he would love the way your videos are presented.
You may not appreciate what a huge compliment that is, but thank you so much!
@@artificialflight1942 My fishing buddy Pete bumped into his sister in Rugby a couple of years ago and I was with him when we bumped into them again. She had none of her brother's books, so Pete gave her his copy of Rough river and small stream fishing, for which she was very grateful. I believe she too has now sadly passed. DCF's memory is still alive and respected amongst all anglers of a certain age. Thank you for your kind comments and I echo George's thoughts. eric
I also own a book by David Carl forces
What a wonderful reminder of the late and great Jack Hargreaves and at the same time, a tremendous film in its own right. Thank you ....
Very kind David.
So pleased you enjoyed it.
Thanks for viewing.
The attention to watercraft is what really stands out here. Too often modern angling media focuses on the tackle and branded bait. It's finding the right place to fish that undoubtedly increases your chances more than anything else of catching your intended quarry. More, please!
Interesting point Joe. Thank you for your observations. The films are all about the fish and the challenges of their pursuit, not the need to use a certain rod, hook or pellet.
Lovely. At the age of 66, I'm getting back to my roots and fishing small rivers again (and not carrying a mountain of rods and gear). This is just the inspiration I need. Thanks.
Wise decision Laurie! No need for loads of gear to enjoy yourself.
It's great to hear you've been inspired!
Hi Laurie, you Me both, I'm.also getting back.yo my roots, hope all good.with you, tight lines.
I spent my whole fishing life on that kind of river.... It makes a good angler out of you
We think that's so true.
Trying to winkle fish out of such rivers takes such a variety of skills.
Thanks for showing an interest, 'much appreciated.
I must comment again..after watching till the end, this is the best fishing for chub video i've seen. Exceptional. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, again.
Our 5th film is being edited currently btw.
Wonderful video, very calm, vey moody, and just that feeling of being there, thank you sir.
Thank you for your kind words, Clive. Much appreciated
@@artificialflight1942 No problem this was just pure class, and wish you well 😀
The beauty of simple fishing at its best . Wonderful video as a young lad stalking chub was my favourite kind of fishing at our local rivers .
Thank you very much
Thanks again Ian. It's the simplicity that appeals to us too
Yet another fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable production .. start to finish ..
Thanks, Baz.
'Very much appreciate your support!
Just subscribed. Loved the filming. I'm a Chub fishing fan in a massive way. Had some monsters where I live, but looking forward to more reslusic sized fish this coming winter
I have fished the Leam for more years than I care to remember, you perfectly caught the atmosphere of this beautiful river with its intimate swims. Fantastic video. 👍
Thank you Chris, for your kind words. Much appreciated
Chris,
Do you know of any recent Leam Chub over 4lbs?
My goodness. I could watch your vlogs all day long. Thanks.
And I remember well, Sunday lunchtimes watching Jack, although I was possibly a little young to fully appreciate.
Hello again Nige, you found some more then!
I must admit I'm in your bracket there, Eric remembers it better than I.
George.
Very enjoyable video as always 😊I am always looking out for your videos as I know they are well produced, informative and they follow the types of fishing I love and enjoy. Well done and a big thank you.
Thank you for making the effort to seek us out Stephen.
We're certainly very pleasantly surprised by the responses we've been getting.
When's the next instalment, its got that passion for angling mood to it.
It's something completely different to a lot on UA-cam,
Love it.
Thanks for your interest Kev. We've tried to be a little bit different, perhaps a bit 'warmer' than most of the stuff out there, and it seems to appeal to quite a few viewers which has been good.
We have a lot of footage for future stuff but both of us are committed in other areas at present.
I'm sure we'll get there though, so watch this space!
Absolutely love the classic feel of these films. Too young to remember out of town but grew up on endless (literally) reruns on vhs of John wilson and a passion for angling. I've fished a lot in the last 25 years, big matches, expensive syndicates and trips to France etc but to me this is proper fishing and makes me want to call in sick tomorrow and go fishing!
Thank you!
Well you can't beat that for a recommendation.
Inspiration to take a day off work. What could be better?!
Thank you Robert and good luck if & when you go!
what a smashing video real fishing on a small river ,,i love small rivers and you get miles to yourself ,in the quiet of whats is left of our meadows,,.,and as you settle into a swim and fish like we did in the 60s and 70s,,wonderful as the river is the same the fish are too,and the way to catch them years in the making and we can still do what our grand fathers did and catch what lies beneath the surface,,and,, on the same rivers with perch chub roach dace and gudgeon and bull heads even minnows all bring back the boy that is somewhere deep inside all of us ,we anglers are lucky we know where to find him every now and then he is waiting down by the river, waiting to relive old times,,,,,fantastic video ,took me back thank you and tight lines,,
Lovely comments Stephen. Thank you very much for showing such an interest.
Takes me back to my youth remembering all those wonderful days trying to catch that elusive specimen fish. Wonderful video.
Thanks very much. Yes, it was very much our intention to take people back there so we're pleased to hear it worked!
Just stumbled on your wonderful film .. beautifully shot , fishing as it should be . I wait in anticipation for another filmed in the same light as this ...... wonderful
Eric puts a lot of time & effort into it, hence it takes us a long time to produce each film but we're pleased you like it as it makes it all the more worthwhile.
You may find our other two films of interest.
Thank you for your kind words John.
This video was everything I needed, thank you for such a calm yet in-depth video on one of the best aspects of fishing!
Glad to be of service Ross!
Very kind of you to comment. Thank you
@@artificialflight1942 i hope to see more videos from you soon! The weather is getting real lovely for it.
First time seeing this channel after searching for chub fishing in the Uk. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, narrated and presented brilliantly. I’ll certainly be watching more👌👍
Thank you for visiting, we hope you find our other offerings of interest!
@PiscatorUK-fishing I've been subscribed to and enjoyed your channel for some time and can honestly return the compliment. Kindest regards, Eric.
@@mynature110 thanks Eric
Really enjoyed this different type of style. Had a passion for angling vibe for me. Very well done. Now subscribed. 👍
Good of you to drop by Mark. Thank you for your kind comments.
Simply amazing, very well narated and nice angling I'm fond of stalking chub myself as a breather from my carp fishing I even dig out the pin and folding net thanks for a very pleasant video
Thanks for your comment Adam.
A break from carp fishing to pursue chub is surely never a bad thing!
Indeed it's also great for keeping active during the colder months I also like perch fishing with lobs and prawn on my vintage tackle it allows me to escape to my childhood for a day thanks for your reply your content is great I really like the passion for angling vibe and your fantastic editing please keep up the content theirs not a lot like you on here and that's very special
Fantastic bit of filming there guys, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks Moocher.
We're heartened to hear the year's effort is appreciated!
Wow what a great little insight into winter chub fishing, which I'm just getting into myself. Fed up with sitting by a pond or lake, I'm really enjoying the roving. Great tactics which I'll try this weekend. Thanks. More please !
Thank you Richard, 'glad you found it useful.
There are three other films that you may perhaps by now have found and our fifth is being edited at present.
Please do let us know what you think to those too!
Fantastic film, echoes the romantic vision I have of my sessions before I even arrive. Brilliant!
Haha, very good, yes I guess we're all guilty of that.
Thanks for the interest Dan, much appreciated.
Nicely filmed.....and nicely fished. Very knowledgeable and skilled guy...... And with the music capturing the spirit of Jack Hargreaves.
Thank you for your kind words Petyr
Artificial flight you are very welcome. More than deserved.
Great video. The narrative was fantastic with some great tips and useful information. Reminded me of Jack Hargreaves. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Mark and for your encouraging comments. Much appreciated
love it, captures small river fishing perfectly
Glad you enjoyed it Nick. Thank you
A beautiful video, well made and a GREAT choice of music.
Thanks J W.
That obviously struck a chord with you also then (no pun intended)
What a lovely fishing video recreates the magic of simple fishing thank you
We're very pleased that you enjoyed it Chris.
Thanks for watching!
Only an angler can know the delights of winter by the river... Nice video.
Yes, you're right Brian.
Thanks for your comments
Most excellent sir
Very passion for angling like,love the classic piano 🎹 background music so relaxing and peaceful
Also some nice fishing to what seems to be a very experienced chub angler
For "experienced", read 'old'!
Thanks for commenting Martyn. Pleased you enjoyed it.
Great little video, you’ve made it so well that it could be shown on TV. I used to fish the rivers of Warwickshire when I was a young lad, my favourite river was the itchin at long itchington, a tiny stream packed full of beautiful big red finned roach and chub. I now live in North Yorkshire with some great rivers but I do miss the small deep rivers down there.
That's interesting. I've been tempted to try the Itchen too. They are strange rivers aren't they, Leam, Stour, Itchen? Varying between inches and over ten feet deep in limited holes.
Fascinating but not quite as prolific as one might hope
Excellent video I will be fishing light from now on instead of lugging the kitchen sink around, roving light looks much more enjoyable on my local warks Avon homemade blue cheese paste here I come.
I fished the Bedfordshire ouse hard last year and had chub to
6 lb 9oz
Keep up the good work you wouldn't be out of place with Chris Yates and Bob James
Supurd Sir
Sorry superb
Very kind words indeed Andrew, thank you so much.
It's certainly a whole different approach limiting oneself and relying on reading the water to catch with minimal bait options
From a young angler to an old, you have my utmost respect! And you’ve gained another sub. Keep it up mate.
Old! Cheeky so and so! 😂
No, but seriously Connor, thank you. We're so pleased that this appeals to you too given that it's a bit if a throwback film.
Anything that inspires anyone is great news to us.
Good luck with your fishing matey and do keep in touch.
Artificial flight you take care my man, and good luck on your future ventures!
fantastic video put together very professionally really enjoyable to watch thanx 4 sharing 👍🎣👏
Pleased you enjoyed it Phil.
Eric puts days and days into production and editing so it's great to know it's well received.
Just how I like to fish, lovely to watch, please keep them coming.
We're working on a few options just now, but not decided which to run with as yet. So, yes, there will be more.
Mark did you fish for Hinckley in the past, or a team in that area? I'm sure I recognise the name. Around the time of Mark Lichtenburg?
@@artificialflight1942 I use to be an open match fisherman in the 90's and did fish some of the Hinckley matches, Mark Lichtenburg does not ring any bells with me at the moment.
@@Marks_Channel Yes that would be about right. We probably queued in Tony Horton shop for our squats together!
@@artificialflight1942 More than likely, Tony bless him not thought of him for a long time.
@@artificialflight1942 Tony Horton's - Loved that place as a kid. Sad day when he died, another sad day when the shop finally closed a few years later. That was my local as I grew up in Sapcote which was just down the road on a push bike.
Brilliant, once again, informative, ,and with a tip of the hat to the old masters, lovely indeed,cheers Craig
Glad you enjoyed this one too!
Fantastic video, presented without selling any fishing tackle, baits etc, and truly enjoyable, thanks so much, now subscribed
Thanks for your comment Jason, much appreciated.
We certainly do try to show angling as it really is, rather than how tackle manufacturers want you to see it.
A really good video and explanation of how rivers perform,, hopefully when the really small stream/ river near me recedes I will try to find a fish,, or two .. I’ve not a clue what may or may not reside,, so it’s an interesting challenge... plenty of warm clothes, a flask and a few hours enjoying...
Good luck Michael!
Thanks for dropping by
this is what we want! brilliant old school fishing film, well done mate. more please
Oh, thanks Alex. Glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely brilliant! The perfect follow up to your roach and silver bream videos! In my humble opinion these are the finest, most inspirational angling films I have viewed, probably since the days of Passion for Angling and the very early “pre commercial” efforts from Mr Wilson.
Proper fishing on natural venues for truly indigenous species. Well done Sir, please keep them coming.
All the very best,
Paul
Ps Am I correct in thinking the music is the theme tune from Out of Town? Nostalgia at its best!!
Blimey, JJPaul, 'taken aback by your words of kindness. Thank you indeed!
Yes, 'Out of Town'. You are correct.
Eric has put a summary of his thinking in the blurb if you want to know more.
Thanks again.
Fabulous stuff takes me back to my youth captures angling in just the spirit it should be I grew up fishing the very same swims born in Leamington spa I fished a few of your matches in a former life now live on other side of the world still try and get out fishing most weeks all the best 👍👍👍
Great to hear from you, Carl!
I'm sure your fishing must be very much different now then?
So pleased you enjoyed the video.
@@artificialflight1942 the fish are bigger but no more pleasurable he he I still can't sleep the night before a trip not sure how the cold would affect my old bones nowadays 👍👍👍
@@carlward7372 yes, it's not ideal.
Just watched all your videos. After losing my fishing mojo somewhat, I've been re-enthused, thanks and wonderful stuff!
Great stuff.
We're really pleased to hear they've had that effect Bob.
Tight lines!
I’ve watched this a couple of times now and thoroughly enjoyed the quality and content. Your style gets me reminiscing about Jack Hargreaves, Terry Thomas and a Passion for Angling with Chris Yates and Bob James. I’ve recently simplified my own approach to fishing and gone back to the days when craft meant more than barrow loads of equipment. By the way, a big hello to George who I believe was a classmate at secondary school in Rugby.
Hi Alan (Dusty?),
You could well be right!
Thanks for the kind words. Yes indeed, 'ditched the back breaking quantity of kit on return to angling around 2012 and certainly wouldn't go back.
Glad you enjoyed it. We're just working on the next for spring release.
Now that nickname brings back memories! Now only used by friends from way back when. I’ve had quite few years away from angling too, trying different hobbies, however, angling is a pastime that endures over my other fascinations. I look forward to the Spring video. In the meantime, I may bump into you along the canals and rivers between Rugby and Stratford sometime. Tight Lines! Now that’s an expression with some history…
Fantastic.. Filmed and edited so well and captured the essence of winter Chubbing brilliantly.
Absolute Magic Sir.
Thank you for your generous comments SS. Very welcome indeed! Pleased you liked it.
An absolute delight to watch
Thank you! 'Pleased you enjoyed it
Love the way this video is done ..🎣👏
Good to hear!
Thanks for your comment
Fishing as it should be relaxed alough anticipating especially on a winter's day on small rivers/canals/and streams with the simplest of baits like bread wonderful stuff more please
We're pleased you agree with our outlook on the sport Thomas, thank you, and, yes, more filming is underway.
Very useful info for a small river chub enthusiast, thank you!
We're pleased you found it of use. Thanks for watching
Excellent. Relaxing, entertaining and highly informative. Captures the essence of small river fishing with insight and intelligence. I'm off chubbing to the Evenlode later this week. I hope it's as good as this.
Thank you for your kind words David. I hope your Evenlode trip is good. Does it still throw up good roach these days?
Reminds me of fishing the river Blythe as kid haven’t walked throws banks in 20yrs makes me won’t to revisit my childhood thank you
It did the trick then Robert!
Thanks very much for your comment.
The Blythe is a mile from my house 👍😊
So is it any good now Baz?
Artificial flight yes it is .. however there are signal crayfish along it . Last winter I had chub to over 4lb and perch to 2.6 ... fishing in the manner that you are in the film . Chub on bread and or cheese paste . Perch on a lobworm with red maggots fed by catapult . And all from a free stretch .. 🌞🍂🍄🍁
Can't help thinking that crays help where chub and perch are present.
Just got yourself a new subscriber. I really enjoyed that!
Thank you Micki. We hope you'll enjoy the others too
Another lovely production guys well done.
Thanks Mark.
Appreciate your comment and interest.
Catch-up soon, hopefully!
George.
Loved this video. Capturing the true essence of small stream chub fishing. With perspective to specimen weights. Good advice, important to success, to some basic , but often over looked in todays rig obsessed world of angling. Quality.
Thanks for your comments, Andrew.
Intentionally basic as fishing need not be complicated, though many try to convince us it must be!
I just found your channel and I watched every video in a single day. Great work man! I learned a lot and lowered my anxiety at the same time.
I'm in the southern USA, I don't need to know how to catch chub, but I was held captive regardless.
So many angling channels have loud intros and loud narrators yelling at the camera. I never understood that. Yeah it's exciting, but it's also restorative and a quiet, thoughtful pursuit.
Thanks for your comment.
Angling has not been appreciated in respect of mental health until recently but its certainly unbeatable in that respect!
I won't make the obvious "Mr Crabtree" connections but having been a dedicated angler in my teens, & latterly, just a summer, 6-10 sessions a year on lakes kind of guy, your videos are tempting me to get out there in winter to relive my youth. I'll definitely be looking for chub on the Nene near Earls Barton or roach/perch on the GUC soon. Thanks for the inspiration, none of us know how many opportunities we have left so we need to get out there when we can.
Very true Steve. I shall be on the Nene regularly later in 2020 myself. Looking forward to it, and we hope you catch a few!
Excellent video, really enjoyed that.
Thanks very much, once again
Really enjoy your films, excellent quality and pace, really capture the atmosphere and great insight into your fishing.
Thank you for your support Scott. It helps a great deal to know you're enjoying them
Superb a very relaxing watch I really enjoyed it 👍.
Thank you for your comment Wolfie.
'Always nice when the comments reflect our own aims as you never really know how things will be seen by others when you're so close to it
@@artificialflight1942 fishing as it should be 👍.
takes me back this was awesome love the narrative **SUBBED**
We're very pleased that you enjoyed it gg.
Thanks for your kind words
This is just marvelous, thank you.
Pleased you liked it HnH!
Thanks for taking the time to view it
mega watch, look forward to the next !
Thank you Andrew. The next one is underway!
That was great, half expected you to come along with a small pony!!
Haha! It's a thought Danny! Thanks for watching.
Bravo... Simply beautiful.
Very kind Lee, 'pleased you enjoyed it!
@@artificialflight1942 Indeed 👍🏻 more on chub please 😉😉
Nice video - many thanks
Thank you for commenting Richard
Absolutely wonderful so much like Mr Hargreaves 👍👍
Thank you Peter, I grew up racing back from playing footie for the cubs on a Sunday(?) lunchtime to watch him when I was a kid. Never thought of it then as archive material, but his world is one that has totally disappeared in my lifetime. This kind of fishing is a tenuous link to a lost age, for me anyway. eric
@@artificialflight1942 all the Out of Town series are now available on video
@@artificialflight1942 fishing small rivers is as close as it gets to the good old days i fish a stick float and pin for that very reason for a few hours im back in the late 60,s early 70,s rod reel bait landing net and a small bag of bits and bobs,,,,,,,jacks out of town was a reach back to england at its best ,tight lines and happy memories ,
Wonderful.. tranquility itself. I used to Love "out of town" and my most treasured book was Mr Crabtree Pike fishing. The pictures in it were superb. Probably quite sought after now I imagine? Thanks for this delightful video, I'm feeling very inspired now, unfortunately I don't have a current rod license and will have to wait til April I believe in order to get a years worth. Bit frustrating, but hey...
You've really got the bug back SS!
Thanks for viewing
Check with Google but I think the licence now runs for 12 months from date of purchase.
@@robertcourt8593 Excellent, Thanks. I'll go google :O) Cheers
@@robertcourt8593 You're absolutely right. It says it's a rolling license. Good'o... I can start sooner than I thought :O)
Great video👍😀🎣
Thanks for your comment Willem, much appreciated!
Great atmospheric video and music, took me back to fishing every night after school and before being blinded by Match fishing and Carp fishing sitting behind 3 rods and buzzers. Now I am back to fishing the Beck of my youth trotting a stick float and using a pin.
Today's tackle shops don't stock for the running water angler well my local shop don't being based on commercial complex's. What type of rod are you using
Hi Neil,
No it's very much a different world, angling in 2020, to the what the audience that we hope like our meagre offerings might want to pursue.
We get pretty much everything online and 80% of it is just basic tackle. You really don't have to spend £150+ on a rod if you don't have the means, or the desire.
It's an old 1.25t.c. Avon/Quiver. Loads on the market at sensible prices still and you'll get something perfectly usable for well under £100 I'm sure.
Thanks for the message!
Really enjoying this video, imformative, good narration also. I'l sub.
Must have been enjoying it to comment mid-flow!
Thanks for your interest
Wow. I was just reading my copy of DCF the other night; the Bible of stream fishing 👍
Great book indeed Stephen! Glad it took you there. Thanks for your interest.
Brilliant!!! Lovely relaxing and well put together videos.....I've hit the bell for the next notification.
Thanks for watching Stew. We appreciate your interest. Hopefully forthcoming videos will be right up your street too.
Excellent work fellas !!!
Oh, thank you Mick! Very kind
Thanks for another great video.
Thanks for watching William!
Really enjoyed this, Many Thanks, and I subscribed.
I love this kind of winter fishing for Chub (Perch too) recent outings on a small local river have been blanks sadly, so I can watch and learn, and fingers crossed, I'll get a better chub than my 2 and a 1/2 lb best so far fish!
Thank you for your comments. Good luck with the big Chub hunt!
Quite tricky at the moment though with incessant high levels, lobworm have worked best in coloured water lately.
Brilliant Eric. 👏
Very kind Lee.
You can comment again!
Hi Eric could you list the music it’s brilliant,
Great film awesome your voice is very soothing calms me down.
I'll see what I can do. Although I get it from a royalty free site, I've been pondering whether or not to list it anyway. Now would be a good time.
Artificial flight please Eric
I've put it under the description for each video now, Chris. Thanks for the nudge and hope it helps. YT RF is from the youtube royalty free stuff you can access in the youtube studio.
top new channel, ive subbed, keep em coming.
Thank you Neale. Always nice to get more followers!
Published on my birthday
Splendid
Yes, we knew that Dougs. Took you a while 😉
Thoroughly enjoyed all your videos, bread, worms, spam will catch fish, as shown watercraft is the key. I fish a small river for chub and it holds a few barbel would you still use the same tactics and use meat or would it be better to use stronger rod and lead clip etc.
Depends how big the barbel are Matt
An important thing to consider is that the quicker you can get the barbel out the better as they fight so hard it can take them time to recover, especially in hot weather so a rod of a least 1.75lbs t.c. is advisable and, yes, a lead clip is wise not least because you can quickly change lead/feeder really quickly if you need to.
You can certainly follow the same plan though and just put a few samples in a few swims and give each one 20 minutes. You'll need a much longer hook link for barbel though, 1m is ideal.
Thanks again for you comments
@@artificialflight1942 I have fished the Cherwell for 30 years, which is a classic small chub river. Small river as opposed to small chub that is. It also used to have pockets of good sized barbel but in all those 30 years, and many hundreds of chub , I only ever caught one barbel whilst targeting chub. What is strange though is that I also caught a lot of very good Cherwell barbel when I specifically fished for them. I have always found that a bit hard to understand.
@@RAINBOW44100
Interesting observation that!
I've never had a barbel on bread while chub fishing, despite some saying they catch them on it, only pellets, meat or casters.
lovely video enjoyed it
Great! Thanks Keith
Wonderful video Sir
Pleased you enjoyed it Ben
Great watch.
Pleased you enjoyed it Neil.
Thanks for taking the trouble to look us up
Lovely film Eric one of the best I have seen. Was that a John Wilson rod. Tom
Ah Tom, you have eagle-eyes indeed.
Even with the label covered you got that one!
Thanks for taking the time.
George.
I have revisited this and your other films so many times now. Lost track. I recommend them to everybody I know that has the slightest interest in the natural world.
But I'd really like to know what rod is that?
Thank you Olle, we're very grateful.
It's just an ordinary 1.25tc Avon Quiver of 11'/3.3m. You don't need to spend lots of money for good enough kit these days!
"with the fish in the net it'll be time to move on". Because no one ever caught multiple chub in one swim 🙄.. Also for the record I think most people would not consider that river to be a "small stream" small river yes, but not a small stream.
Interesting points you make BW!
Firstly, we find when roving on local rivers and streams (which have low fish populations) it's best to take a fish, feed the swim and then return later to have a greater chance of more fish. There are very few swims were even 2 chub can be taken in quick succession especially when the water is clear as per the swim where the comment you refer to is made.
Also, some of the swims featured are wide and/or deep holes whereas a few yards away you could jump across and it's just a few inches deep.
We expressed both river & stream in the opening titles.
Thanks for your thoughts.
WOW another great video. Thank you. Are you in the process? Or thinking of doing anymore?
Yes we are, Chris. We've both had a few things to contend with over the past year or two but we plan to start filming again in February.
Thanks very much for your interest!
@@artificialflight1942 excellent, I look forward to them.
Fantastic, was hoping the ending would be 4lbs, it was a great watch.
So we're we Steve, so we're we! Sadly it, unlike this winter, was very dry and opportunities, on what are otherwise clear waters, were few.
Pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for your thoughts.
Very nice fishing
Thank you for your message from so far away!
We will be watching some of your videos too.
Artificial flight Thank you 😊
Excellent
Thank you very much Mark
Also a Leam addict over the years, best 4lb 2ounces, bout 20years ago at Hunnigham
Yes, we've still not heard of a 4lber in the past 6 or 7yrs Scott. Thank you for your input. It's all grist to the mill!
Do you still fish the river?
@@artificialflight1942 I intend to go back to Hunningham soon, have just treated myself to my first centre pin after 35 years of angling and had a look afew weeks ago, narrower and more reeds but still very fishy, will keep you posted, btw where on the Leam were you , looked like Offchurch.
Can I msg you direct Scott?
If you have an address you prefer I can delete once I've noted it.
Thanks, George.
dare i say somewhat reminisent of a certain JW, lovely filming.
Not sure we've had that comparison before Neale, but I think we'll gladly take that, thank you!
Actually, I tell a lie, we have, but very nice to hear nevertheless
top vid this is.
Thanks again Neale!
had 6 chub over 5lb in the late 70's early 80's river lyne cumbria, and some good dace too.
havent seen a chub or dace in there for over 20 years, great shame
i think it would qualify for a fairly small river, bit bigger than yours though
Sad tale John.
If you've read Tony Miles books you'll know the R Leam produced 5's decades ago too.
Quite a few of the scenes are of wider sections of generally much narrower rivers. In fact, looking back, I guess that's a bit misleading as you could jump over them in other places.
I'm going to fish a little brook i know there is chub in there and there is some deeper areas just wondering what method would be best 🤔
Hi Sean,
If you stick to the simple rule to use bread if it's a bit coloured or clear, and lobworms if it's very coloured you won't go too far wrong.
To judge the colour a rough guide is to roll up a 1p sized bit of bread so that it sinks and if you can still see it 20cm down into the water it's a bread day and if not it's a worm day.
On worm days its often best to cut a whole worm in half and hook the cut ends, then hold them on the hook with a red rubber maggot. Cut worms are usually more successful than whole ones.
I hope that helps!
@@artificialflight1942 thanks i will definitely take your advice and give it a go 👍
So I headed out today found a lovely stretch did some trotting on a centre pin wich was tricky at first but I enjoyed i caught 5 chub 1 roach the chub were roughly bout the same just under a pound but still good fun thanks for your help .
@@Ttownanglers great stuff. Well done. Only one more week so I hope you're able to get out again before the close season. Did you catch them on bread btw?
@@artificialflight1942 yeah it was nice and clear they loved the bread so thanks for that but probably won't get on there again now till open season start hitting the lakes I think but really enjoyed
Hello what rod are you using please it looks great for playing chub with ??
It is.
It's just a basic 1.25lb t.c. Avon/Quiver James.
Lots of manufacturers produce suitable rods of this type at a reasonable price.
Thanks for your interest.
@@artificialflight1942 what make and model is it ?
I love watching this vid over and over again !!
@@jk471985 not sure why my reply didn't show earlier, but if you send me your contact I'll delete it & P.M. you
Was Jack Hargreaves your hero by any chance?
He may well have been Eric's, Stewart!
Thanks for dropping by
Do they taste good?
cought one 2 k (4lb) a week ago and was told that it has too much bones and is not that good of a white fish meat, take that with a grain of salt tho.. might be good to you, bu there are better choices to eat, i just let them go ^^
Thank you for your question.
The fish in the film can't be eaten.
It is illegal to take general coarse fish from rivers to eat if they're over 20cm long and it will probably also breach the fishing clubs rules, if one controls the water.
@@artificialflight1942 That wont make any difference to them. They are emptying the waters.
Catch and release! Fish are cheap enough to buy in the markets! Our rivers need protecting, we have imported craw fish, minks all distroying our fisheries! We dont need to add to the problem! Also you should have a fishing license, if you dont you are committing an offences. this goes to anyone reading this....Fed up going to the fishing banks, seeing crap left, tins of sweetcorn, meet, beer cans..thrown away gear package etc etc........ive always defended pepople who fish (me being one of them) my claim is that fisherman are naturist, we clean the crap up we see on the banks, take care of the fish,..but not everyones the same.
Irrespective of culture people should respect the local customs and fishing laws, if not stay at home! simple! There should be a ban on taking any fish from the rivers!! And those caught given a substancial fine!! Theres no need to do it. Yes u know this pisses me off!!!!!!!
Its not about education, people know the laws, but people dont give a shit...