FLOAT FISHING FOR PIKE
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2020
- You join me on a large Lea Valley lake float fishing for Pike using deadbait. Pike fishing with floats is one of the most effective ways to catch more Pike. During this crazy session I catch several nice fish float ledgering and drift float fishing. There's a bug advantage to being able to drift and move floats around the swim quickly and easily. The float also offers very little resistance when the bait is picked up, something that is really important when Pike fishing.
A few of the bits that I use in the video ....
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A very cool lure rod that I now have for Pike...
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Netted a 15lbs pike from Kilbirnie loch and learned pike fishing from this UA-cam channel..🤝
7 months late to this video but I must say, every single video is very professional, easy to follow, relaxing and very informative. You NEED to have your own TV programme. Reminds me almost like Matt Hayes. Your videos leave me just as excited to go on a session than his do. Thanks.
Oh wow, what fantastic feedback. You’re very kind. Grew up watching John Wilson and then Matt Hayes. It’s great that the videos make you wanna go fishing. That’s really cool. Thanks for your kind comments! 🙏
@@Lifeonthebank what a days piking there mate thanks for all the tips on float rig and stop knot advice ....have you ever fished in ireland.. a nice brace of pike ...tight lines
Thanks for a very nice movie ...
Takes me back to Some wonderful memories of winter pike fishing on the Hampshire Avon at Downton. Happy, happy days.
Sounds epic. Love river piking. 👍🎣
Brilliant again! Nailed every aspect of the video from the rig and method explanation to the setting the shots to capture the session, as well as catching loads of fish. Can't wait to see more. 👍
Henry Bennett doing my best mate 😂 Love making them ... glad you like them!!! Not always easy to co-ordinate it all so thanks for the support! Thanks again. Be lucky!!! 👍
Really appreciated that you took time to talk about the fishing depths in detail. Thank you 👌
Hey thanks. Appreciate you checking out the channel! 👍👍👍
Great video, looking forward to having a go at your methods this Autumn, keep them coming 😀👍🎣🎣🎣
Thank you mate. Really appreciate you watching them!!! 🙏👍🎥
Top video, what a session, loving your content, real quality and you engage with the camera really well, cant wait for the next one👍
Steve m Really appreciate that, thanks!!!! Nothing huge but a hell of a lot of fun!!! 🎣
Great vid/vlog loved it and what a session...some great explainations on what your doing and camera work ...bang on !!
Dave Booth Angler thank you mate! It’s nice when the fish read the script!!! 😂👍🎣
What a great session nick very enjoyable keep up the good work 🎣👍
Thank you mate. I enjoy making them .... thanks for watching!!! Be lucky!
What a session. Great video very informative 🤟🏻
Fantastic session and a lot of great tips thank you 👍👍
Thanks. Really appreciate it! 🙏👍👍
Wow what a video, I can't belive I haven't come across you before, subscribed now and looking forward to watching all your stuff 👍👍
Great session and vid, have to agree with you as I also love piking using a float had some of my best fish that way, some only a few yards out!
Rob 100% agree. Hard to beat seeing a float go under ... in any fishing! 👌
Enjoyed your second Pike fishing video, when l do fish with deadbaits (mainly use lures) l much prefer to sit and watch a float (conditions permitting), keep em coming.
clooper man yeah, can’t beat it when a float suddenly ‘becomes alive’. It’s more active than ledger rods but not as full on as lure fishing! Thanks again for watching! 👍😉
Another great video mate. Keep them coming. Top angling 👌🏼🎣
Yes loving it mate
Antonygosurban thanks a lot mate. It’s appreciated 👍👍👍🎣
Great video as always mate, your content just gets better and better keep up the good work 👌🏻👍🏻🎣
DPfishing thank you mate. Very kind! Glad you like the vids. Keep your content coming, love it! 👍🎣
First time I've seen your vids liked and subscribe nice one mate
I'm going night fishing for pike tomz not done it in 15 years this has given me a rethink on what I was going to do
Look forward to your channel
Cheers
💚 from Yorkshire 👍
Great video loved it tried what you said on my friends Lake to see if there were pike in there thank you for the advice keep up the good vids love it Paul
sarah pilsbury thank you! And good luck with your pike fishing!!!!
Appreciate the upload, good descriptions, clear and concise.
Have subscribed
Rich
YES! Thanks for subscribing. It’s really appreciated 👍👍👍
Two fish in the net at once, time for some organised mayhem!! Great session, great vid.
A Moment in Time Channel yeah, love a bit of mayhem! 😂😂👍 thanks for watching!
Magical session nothing beats watching a float slide away i picked up a pack of the korum ned rigs u showed in one of your perch videos and i must admit they look good cheers bud great video as always
Thank you mate. Yes the Korum Squirmz are awesome. Fish them slow and be lucky!!!! 🎣
Well done, great day out, enjoyed that. Hoping to get out after a pike this weekend on the last day of the season.
Lee Fisher thanks! Please sub and check out my other vids. Good luck after that Pike this weekend!!!!
Great session, well done! Like peas in a pod those pike.
Loving these videos. Superbly put together and a pleasure to watch. I reckon your channel is gonna be a big hit very soon with content like this 👍🎣
Devon Lerfer thank you so much. Absolutely blown away by the kind comments of other anglers! More content on its way! Thanks again! 🙏 👍🎣
@@Lifeonthebank looking forward to seeing the next one already, I know it'll be quality 👌🎣
Great days pike fishing well-done 👍👍👍
Thanks for checking it out 👍👍👍
Hiya, great video. Very envious of that session, my season sadly is already over due to a knee op. Great watching these though. All the best, Rob...
Rob Boothby watching it is the next best thing. Sorry you’re not out fishing! Hope you get back out on the bank soon!!! Thanks for watching 👍👍👍🎣
Great videos great content I enjoy your passion
Awesome video mate really enjoyed that 😁 keep it up 👊
The Outback UK thank you mate. And you! Cheers N 🎣
Great vid and sesh well done mate!
Neil Hedger nice 👍 Nice one mate! Thank you!
Brilliant 👏
Great stuff,you have a new subscriber 👍
Fantastic day, I'd be more than happy with a day like that! Thanx for explaining your set up and methods, good luck for future trips. HE subscribed x.
Hey! Thanks for the kind comments and for subscribing to the channel. 😁👏👏👏
Excellent mate, love your videos
the occasional angler your video of you catching that carp on BFS 😂 Shows what that light gear is capable of!!! 👍🎣
Life on the bank thanks mate.... your channel is excellent... very professional . You had some nice perch a few videos back, thats my aim next season. Keep up the good work👍
Great content as always fairplay man
Conor O Toole cheers mate. Glad you enjoy the vids. Good luck in your fishing!!!🎣
Great vid Nick
Thank you mate. Will be doing a bit more of this soon! 👍😁
Excellent fishing session nick very nice well fished mate cheers for posting really enjoyed the session nick ALIEN
paraffinalien nice one mate. Thank you!!! Was a great little sesh! 👍👍👍🎣
Mud and a hot cuppa.....good fishin that!
Absolutely mate. 😂👍👍👍
Good angling! 🤘🤘
Rhianne Jones cheers pal. Enjoyed a great little session! 👍🎣
Great vid. I caught my pb pike today after school on the canal lure fishing. It was 20lb 9oz
The Bandinator that’s a beast mate!!! Well done 👍 🎣
Life on the bank thanks. It’s was a short session after school. My grandad said be back for half 5. Had to call him to say my dad was on his way to take photos and I’d be a bit late😂
😂😂😂 Incredible ... great fish!!! 👍👌
A very good pike considering it was on a lure and from a canal. On many canals it's really hard to achieve a twenty.
@@banditfishing1558 well done, that's a cracking pike for canal.
Good session. I can't remember having many pike on a free roving setup just doesn't seem to work on my favourite spot. But strangely a paternoster rig setup works. Free roving dose work on my local canals.
Robert Denman yes on the right day it can work but more often than not I float ledger. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍🎣
What a great session 👍
Black Country Piker no monsters but a lot of fun! 👍🎣
Life on the bank mate, over the years I’ve become accustomed to not catching monsters. It makes you appreciate them way more when they do come along 😂😂
😂😂😂 Sometimes it’s just nice to catch something!!! 👍
Nice session mate - great double hook up ! New sub - cheers
Top man ... very much appreciate your support 🙏
I've never seen such short stocky pike 🤣😂👍
Good video that pal
More perch .😁
percher8 percher8 I hear you! Good shout however the flooded river has been screwed! 😫
Great video friend
Two Passions Fishing thank you man. Much appreciated 🙏
Great videos
Thanks so much. Another one drops later on today. 7pm uk time 😉 Thanks for checking them out! 👍
Tiene buena variedad de tamaños, buena relación precio calidad. Excelente flotabilidad.
Happy days mate I seem to be getting all my pike on a float and great video mate
Definitely one of my favourite ways to catch them 👍👍👍
@@Lifeonthebank one of the best ways to get pike am off out tomorrow for them
Good luck mate 👍👍👏🐊
Wow... this was my second time watching one of your videos and it's im simply blown away by this quality content.. I really like your style and the way you put it all together is those short youtube videos is excellent. I can't wait to see how this channel evolves and becomes a go to for Fisherman around the world. Already subscribed... good luck on your next video!
Andi Zgarta You’re very kind 🙏 More on their way!!! Nice when the fish co-operate! 😂👍🎣
Trying to recognize the pit but doesn't look familiar and I'm member on maybe half of lea Valley fisheries... Never had such a good session on either dead baits or lures...
Great video... You have another subscriber
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 really appreciate you watching 👍👍👍
Another really good watch Nick, loved it! Seemed to be one of those sessions where you just don’t want to go home !
I much prefer float fishing for pike, it’s such an active searching method more akin to hunting than trapping. The only thing I would say to any novices watching ( assuming 2 rods are used) is to make sure both floats are visible at all times and preferably (unless drifting) use an alarm as a back up - just in case.
Incidentally, it’s strange that when the 4 rod allowance came about I thought it would up my catch rate significantly especially on big waters but in reality nothing was further from the truth. The use of 3 or 4 rods simply made me lazy, less mobile or inclined to move onto fish (of all species)
Having watched decent match anglers I’ve gone full circle and now rarely use more than two rods by choice again much preferring to really work at my fishing and baiting techniques to find and hold fish. Admittedly I rarely fish long sessions now but I certainly don’t think my catches have diminished.
Anyway keep em coming Nick, your enthusiasm is infectious mate - how about a big Lea chub or barbel session before the end of the season?
All the best.
Thanks for watching! I much prefer floats. There’s something about seeing a float slide away. And like you say, it’s more active and just feels like you’re actively searching. I couldn’t imagine trying to fish the way I do with 4 rods 😂 It would be a nightmare! I’ve been trying to combat this coloured flood water with bright, rattling crankbaits and had a nice chub the other day .... so watch this space! 😉👍🎣
Sounds interesting! I’ll look forward to that!
Yep, I agree entirely, 4, or even 3 rods can be an absolute nightmare; Manageable ( just about!) on big barren pits and reservoirs where you can hit a fish and walk down the bank to avoid the other rods but generally more of a hindrance. Most times only two rods are in the baited area anyway whilst the others tend to be ‘rovers’ - logic now tells me to properly concentrate on the prepared, baited area and get the best out of it.
Or, better still, if time is limited, adapt the approach completely, ditch the bivvy and be mobile with minimal gear - float fishing, rolling/trundling, baiting a few spots and stalking, leapfrogging swims and, as you have clearly demonstrated , lure fishing, produce plenty of fish ( especially on the rivers).
Sorry I always waffle on too much..... enjoy the last few days of the river season.
All the best.
Top quality stuff Nick 👍 shall we get out for a session soon? All the best
Fanter Fishing thanks mate. Yes definitely, although all my fishing at present is dawn and dusk only. I’m sure we can sort something!!! Cheers! 👍
Only tried lure fishing for Pike. But might give this a go. Guess it might be better in winter 👍
Yeah. It’s a good bet as it gets really cold. 👍👍
@@Lifeonthebank Might try wobbling a deadbait as well 👍
Always a good method!
Hi. When you fish under depth. How big is the weight in comparison to the float please? For example. If I use a 25g Float and match that with a 25g weight will it be perfect or far too heavy and pull the float under? Thanks
Yeah, that should balance ok. How do you get on fishing on the drift? I do tend to get more off the deck.
@@Lifeonthebank Honestly I have not tried that method yet. Always ledger a deadbait on the bottom using the Pike stem kit. As I fish with two/three rods I wanted to start trying something different on one of my rods. I was concerned that I got too heavy a weight to cock the float. I'm pretty sure it would be fine if was still fishing it on the bottom but I'm hoping to suspend the bait at different depths. I guess I will see what it looks like when I test it out next weekend. But I'm glad you seem to think it will be ok.
Great Session! Thanks for the great content! I just bought the same GS 4000 reels, and am wondering if I need to convert the drag to a “quick drag” (Intending to target carp) have you done this? Or are you using them as they are out the box? Thanks again for the tips!
I just use them as they come. I use them for everything but don’t put them on buzzers, use them for stalking etc. I have the ZELOS 5000s for carp and have converted those to quick drag. Hope that helps!
wow, unusual reel usage, do u ever use the lock and the drag? mot knocking it,if it works it works 🎣
Old skool. Drags used to be rubbish when I was young and so the old back wind was the way…and it’s just kinda stuck!
Well Done Fella
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joohop you’re a star! Thanks for the support 🙏 🎣
@@Lifeonthebank No Lad YOUR THE STAR
Thank you mate 😂 Good luck with your fishing 🎣
Great vid again, love your film and editing style. Could I ask what camera you use to blur the background and only focus on you?
It’s all about depth of field. A wide aperture to create a shallow depth of field. Punch that into UA-cam and all will be explained. Get yourself a decent SLR if you’ve not got one yet. If you’re getting into this stuff for the first I recommend the Canon M50. Good luck and thanks for watching 👍👍👍
@@Lifeonthebank thanks, I may have to invest in more cameras 🤣. Tight lines pal. 🎣
I use an elastic band as a float stop.
Hi great vid. I went out today on the river. Caught nothing so thought I’d come here for some tips. Your in-line float, would this work in principle on a river in slack eddies. Plus what’s the make of float and size. Tight lines 👌🏻👍🏻
Great video, really enjoyed it. I was always taught to hook my deadbaits with the points facing the head as the pike generally attack from behind? I notice that you do it the other way round?
Alex Page when the fish is dead the pike will take it from the fron because it’s easier to eat. With a live bait you’d do it the way you’ve mentioned so they can use their tail to swim about
Bandit Fishing Ah ok, thanks for the reply. That makes a lot of sense
Generally they take then head first. I was told this by better pike anglers than myself and this is how I now hook them. Thanks for watching the video! 👍
Why do you use your reel without the backreel lock? My dad always used to use his reel like that and I never understood why. I see no benefits.
A lot do, if skillfull enough offers you more refinement when playing fish
New reels in this vid. Trusted my sense of touch until I got used to the drag.
I use it all the time , for pike , the clutch or drag is usually set full on to enable the hook set . You then have to fart about easing the clutch out if the fish starts to run , switching on the back wind allows for finite control . I find it useful if the fish makes a last minute lunge coming to the net , or jumps/tailwalks . As Mr Speedo said , it offers more refinement/control .
Cracking video, lots of very good info.
One criticism though. At 17:40, you hold both pike by their jaws only. You never see any other specimen fish held this way. It's not handle, please support the fish with two hands even if a two fish photo is in the offing.
Thanks for checking out the video. Good that you’re looking out for the welfare of the fish 👍 Part of their body weight is still on the ground so might not be quite as bad as it looks on screen. Thanks again for watching.
We have a Lee valley in cork Ireland
Just wondering, if your weight is on the bottom, why you use the float at all? I sometimes do that if its extremely windy, but I mostly suspend my bait and let the float drift to cover more water. In warmer water I've also had good luck working the rig like a very slow jerk bait, and splashing the bobber around like a topwater to attract attention... it works but especially in dirty water they will sometimes go after the float. Most of my pike floats have some battle scars before too long lol.
I don’t seem to do as well drifting. Do you find it more effective? Yes, you could ask why not just ledger but I still like to watch a float come to life! There’s something about it!
@@Lifeonthebank I do better drifting, and usually work my bait for even more action. Our open water season opens in May though, and within a couple weeks pike usually start hitting lures better than bait. Even in the winter, fishing through the ice, a jigged bait almost always out fishes a stationary one in my area.
abit late to this video just trying to get into deadbaiting at some point what float and what weight are you using?
Hi. Korum Snapper floats and weights. You should be able to fin them on Angling Directs website. Thanks for watching!! 👍
Good vid mate, how's your knuckles 2:45 🤣🤣
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Great video. I've just come back to fishing after a 30 year break but I'm after pike instead of the roach and perch. 2 weeks in and yet to catch but I'm sure it won't be long. I prefer that method you're showing us, on the bottom with the float.
I have some questions for ya
When u use dead bait is it better to use the dead head or the body without head or just whole body
Personally I like to use the whole thing. If I had to choose which half, I would go for the head. Good luck! 👍
Thanks bud ;) this deserves sub
Top man! Thanks, really appreciate it! 👍👍👍👍
You should ALWAYS Use an up trace while float ledgering!!
Never had an issue but good advice. I might cover this in a subsequent video. 👍
I found the only time for using an uptrace is when I paternoster live or dead baits.
great video if you didn't back wind grrrrhhhh my pet hate that went out of style in the 70s , reels are made now a days with clutches so no need for it , you get a big fish on your knuckles will be broke and the fish will be swimming away with a trace connected to it forever
Was new reels at the time but installed quick drag on them now. Thanks for checking out the video. Glad you enjoyed it ... apart from that 😁
Do you use bait runners ?
I always try and spit on the knots rather than put the line in my mouth. After a good friend contracted Weil's disease few years ago.
Yes I heard a story of a guy that almost died cause he got a really nasty stomach bug from doing that what I do is either dip it in the water or spit on my hand or like you do spit on the line . Tight lines
Where are you fishing trying this on the canal but only caught one all week 17 pounder though
Sorry mate. Can’t answer that out of respect for any other anglers that also fish there. 17 pound is a big pike so you’re doing well mate 👍👍
Life on the bank thanks mate 👍
That's the exact same set up i use the only difference is i use a large single hook . Trebles are so unnecessary in my experience.
I see a lot of people switching to a single hook. Do you use Circle style hooks?
@@Lifeonthebank Yes mate Demon circle's as well as cat fish hooks I forget the name.
Even a large standard sea hook will suffice.
Deep hooking is a thing of the past. I can pretty much guarantee all the fish are hooked in the same exact place in the scissors. No nasty net tangles either .
I use barbless as well and secure the bait with those red rubber bait stops
its 2020 theirs a clutch setting on the all reels fgs my pet hate is golden oldies using back wind tactics , its OK with jacks but god help big hard fighting pike wise up and move with the times
I switch it up depending on what I’m fishing for and what reels I’m using. And based on snags in swim etc. Watch my carp and maggots and you’ll see the clutch burning. TBH there are a few times in this video where I should have engaged the clutch, I like these reels but thinking of getting them converted. Engaging the drag takes too many turns and don’t want it engaged when I set the hooks www.southcustomreels.com/product-page/daiwa-gs-ltd-reels-quick-drag-kit
Thanks for watching.
How come you fish with your reel open?
You mean with the backwind engaged? Thanks for watching! 👍
Got these thinking they were the slightly larger Panfish floats ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rJB7cli5f1ofPVGgn80S7Yj4vqwq0gU they work just fine. The smaller size lets me carry more in my tackle box, and the 3 color choices are nice for different lighting conditions, backgrounds, etc. They aren't the most durable things in the world. But, as cheap as they are, it's not heartbreaking to lose one or have to replace a worn one. The price on these fluctuates wildly, from about $9 to almost $16. So, time your buy accordingly.
Thanks!!! 🙏👍
was your weight fixed or sliding?
I fish them sliding with a bead beneath them but they’re actually designed to be fixed I think.
Can u use a lure rod for this ? With a casting weight of 100g
Probably ok if you weren’t trying to cast too far and didn’t use deadbaits that were too big! 👍👍
What deadbaits would not be to big ? What bout a carp rod would that work better?
Thanks for replying 👍
Was thinking canal rivers maybe
Yeah, better off with your carp rods. Stick to sprats or smelt. Avoid whole mackerel and big baits like that.
Why dont you use the drag of the reel?
Snoekverslaafde thats a very good question! With pike I want to quite firmly set the hooks and don’t want the drag to activate until that happens. On these particular reels I have found that setting the drag once the fishing is hooked is slower than flipping on the ant-reserve. In some other videos (carp) you’ll see me using the drag, as there I’m using rigs that hook the fish. I must admit though, I think I should have fished the drag when margin fishing at the start of this video (clamping down on the spool on the strike). The second fish nearly ripped the rod out my hands!!! 😂 Thanks for watching! 👍🎣🎣
@@Lifeonthebank I also hold the spool with my hand when i set the hooks. That gives me enough time to set the drag if needed and im always sure i can set them. I was just currious why you did it this way. Thx for the answer !
What test curve is your rod?
Korum Snapper Cult Deadbait Rod, 12ft, 3.25tc. 👍🐊👌
What is the brand of your float? Thanks
I use the korum snapper floats, 25g. 👍👍👍
ever try dead mackeral?
Mackerel is known to be a great pike bait, however, I tend to stick with Smelt or dead Roach.
@@Lifeonthebank yeah nice
What weight is your float?
Thers nothing worse than over eager fish !!! soon as they see the camera they wanna be on Fb or youtube lol
😂😂😂👍
Where are you fishing please
Use a reel with drag
New reels in this vid. Trusted my sense of touch until I got used to the drag.
something fishy about this channel and i think its sponcered by korum @ pikepro time to come clean as it's a little to polished
I’ll take that as a compliment 😁 Honestly, it’s just me and a couple of cameras. Many clips are done on my iPhone 11. My roots are in video and editing as a profession, which does help but it’s all about the fishing. Nothing fishy going on.
@@Lifeonthebank It's more to do with your advertising.. now you must be incredibly vain and paying for views or one of them companies is pushing there agenda as your growth and view count is unnatural now you can do what u like but let's be honest
I’m now sponsored, that’s true - but I’m not paid, this channel was not set up by a tackle company, it was set up by me. It’s just me, no camera men, no help editing, it’s just me. I’m not really sure where you’re going with this tbh. I’m pleased that my videos are doing well. Stay positive my friend and enjoy the videos. 😁🎣