Massive 20lb Urban Canal Pike Ate My Dead RAT! PB!

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  • Опубліковано 5 гру 2021
  • This session ended up being a little adventure. Starting off lure fishing, turning a dead rat into a spinnerbait and casting it about on an urban section of canal. After having a massive pike chase it in and even rip the rat off the hooks i knew i had to get back out with a different method to catch it! After going home and changing methods to dead baiting with large jumbo herring i knew i would be in with a good change of catching this big toothy crock! It didn't take long no more than 20 minuets before this canal beast took the bait!
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  • @peransix864
    @peransix864 2 роки тому +156

    As a 70 year old angler ,, i must say it ,,your vids are the most enjoyable fishing vids i've seen anywhere ,,Your skill and enthusiasm comes out in drroves ,, Very well presented and terrific content and photography ,the underwater stuff is in a league of it's own , You obviously have access to a really beautiful ,,well stocked river ,,, I look forward to each vid as it comes out ..As i got older i have become rather immobile due to a very badly injured hip ,,so fishing is very difficult at the moment ..Well done Chris ,,,way up there with the late great John Wilson ,,Never lose that fabulous smile ,,you could light up a room .

    • @fishingninja
      @fishingninja Рік тому +6

      I hope your injury isn't too bad and you can recover from it. Fellow fishermen are always there for you when you need them, so maybe ask a local fisherman to take you with them. And you can always ask family members to take you to a fishing spot. I wish you all the best. And good luck catching them!

    • @dawidmalankowski8159
      @dawidmalankowski8159 7 місяців тому +1

      They really are most enjoyable now I read this comment I’ve actually realised it my self

  • @kemalhussein6106
    @kemalhussein6106 2 роки тому +137

    I am absolutely delighted for you Chris and if anyone deserves a canal 20 ( quite an exclusive club) then its certainly you buddy. Tight Lines

    • @The_ginger_fisherman
      @The_ginger_fisherman  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks mate!

    • @jackironman
      @jackironman 2 роки тому +12

      I bet the rat in it’s stomach took it just over 20! Excellent job. Love your work!

  • @matthewrichards5641
    @matthewrichards5641 2 роки тому +12

    You’ve not only inspired me to fish more often but to grow out my ginger beard, appreciate you man

  • @paulkirby2761
    @paulkirby2761 Рік тому +5

    Love how you had the consideration to check the pikes mouth for any other hooks even during the excitement of it all. That's good practice for any pike fisherman.
    It should come as no surprise that a big heavy fish like that's not always going to be landed by those who hook it and might indeed have someone else's hooks stuck somewhere in that big crocodile sized mouth.

  • @Mark-nz9ek
    @Mark-nz9ek Рік тому

    Canals are underated,there are some lovely fish in my local canal but most people think there's only roach ,perch,and gudgeon ,there's pike bream even chub and carp ,an excellent video ,very well narated by the ginger fisherman ,I could chuck a line with that fella and chew the fat for a couple of hours

  • @meltdownman8911
    @meltdownman8911 2 роки тому +12

    Chris, I live in NZ but spent my teenage years fishing the canals and rivers in the London suburbs and Home Counties. Your videos take me right back. Wonderful.

    • @a.r.t.4611
      @a.r.t.4611 Рік тому

      I also live in NZ, same here. Trying to decern where Chris comes from by his accent? Don't think he's too
      far from Liverpool.?

    • @simbasibley6098
      @simbasibley6098 2 місяці тому

      Up north somewhere mate, likely Yorks 👍

  • @benwakefield4913
    @benwakefield4913 2 роки тому +20

    The adrenaline you get when you see a big fish will always stay with you I had a 21lb pike in February and I'll never forget it I was shaking like anything

    • @FierySn0w
      @FierySn0w 2 роки тому

      Yep, I remember when I caught my PB, a beautiful ghost carp going 19.6lb. I caught it on the surface with a dog biscuit on my monster margin pole!!!

  • @paulmckernan7518
    @paulmckernan7518 2 роки тому +8

    It's hard enough to target 1 species of fish successfully. I've never seen any angler with the ability to target ONE SPECIFIC FISH. I've seen chris do it twice now, here with this absolute giant of a pike, and a few months ago where he managed to rescue a pile with 2 float rigs stuck down its throat. Chris you are a true master angler mate. A credit to the sport. Keep it up.

  • @Lunatix246
    @Lunatix246 2 роки тому +19

    Amazing! Good job! I've been watching this channel for years now and I can't think of anyone that deserves this more than you. Your passion and determination is truly unsurpassed :)

  • @davemellor4697
    @davemellor4697 2 роки тому +10

    That is the benchmark pike to catch in a lifetime,well done Chris that was a beautiful fish!

  • @sallylunamoth5542
    @sallylunamoth5542 Рік тому +2

    I Love the Gentle Way The Pike is Returned to the Water...Calm & Respectful to The Fish 👍Congratulations on your PB Was Wonderful To Watch & Share Your Happiness

  • @crvenables9154
    @crvenables9154 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic mate been watching you now for ages,one of the best on UA-cam if not the best awesome again

  • @redbeard8913
    @redbeard8913 2 роки тому

    Thanks , you just helped me find a use for my snake's refused food lol what a monster pike from a canal!
    Just realised I was twisting and turning my phone like i was playing that beauty 🤣🤣🤣

  • @FishingWithPiette
    @FishingWithPiette Рік тому

    thank you for treating these fish so nice. puttting the mat down on the first fish says a lot. thank you

  • @stephendean7756
    @stephendean7756 Рік тому

    Nice fish that Chris I think our canals is where the next record is coming from and your video proves it I think.

  • @kelvey08
    @kelvey08 2 роки тому

    This is the best UK Coarse Fishing channel out there! Continiuos GREAT CONTENT!!!

  • @gerrygoodfellow5321
    @gerrygoodfellow5321 8 місяців тому +1

    WELL,DONE SON AGAIN👍
    GREAT JOB👍

  • @FishingAroundBudleigh
    @FishingAroundBudleigh 2 роки тому +14

    So good. Well done. I've only ever caught Jacks and have set myself a challenge to catch a double. That is a dream fish. Keep it up. Love your videos!

  • @morganrichardson2934
    @morganrichardson2934 2 роки тому +3

    That’s a lifetime memory right there nice work Chris love it.

  • @knowthyself5647
    @knowthyself5647 2 роки тому +1

    Well done my son! No one deserves it more than you. Lovely fish.

  • @rickwalker897
    @rickwalker897 2 роки тому +3

    So pleased for you mate, just love your respect and admiration for the sport and the results that it can bring through perseverance, when I fished I was just the same ,highlight for me was a beautiful 27lb specimen which was amazing, but was just as happy being out by the river catching the odd Jack or two , keep them rods active my friend and stay safe

  • @RhysFjFrankland
    @RhysFjFrankland 2 роки тому +1

    Really good to see you using a mat, it's so important to set a precedent for these delicate fish. Congratulations on the PB!

  • @jedfra9172
    @jedfra9172 2 роки тому +4

    So many people, fishing and non fishing folk alike, will be shocked to see this absolute beast coming out of a canal.
    WHAT a catch. Eat your heart out Jeremy Wade!
    Superb content Ginger and much appreciated.

  • @Yeahhoee
    @Yeahhoee 2 роки тому

    Once in a lifetime fish there! that red finns are something else, congrats!

  • @deanmcalister4629
    @deanmcalister4629 2 роки тому

    Very nice mate, congratulations on joining the 20 club 😁👍 love watching your brilliant videos, thank you for sharing, tight lines 😊

  • @alphaomega4893
    @alphaomega4893 2 роки тому

    Well done. Absolute monster. Buzzing for you. Took me 10yrs to get another 20lb plus, but that was in a big water. Started cat fishing last summer in lakemoore fishery in crewe. Two of us went, two nights. Caught the place on a feeding frenzy 369lb of cats betwwen us in 48 hours. Biggest 48lb. I'm so hooked. Give cats a go. You won't look back.

  • @GsTiteLines
    @GsTiteLines 2 роки тому

    Brilliant Chris, proper pleased for your new PB. Keep up the great work buddy. Tite Lines G

  • @peterpiper6712
    @peterpiper6712 Рік тому +1

    I caught an Otter like that one in Derbyshire a couple of years ago using a pogo stick and some nettle twine, my goodness it was a battle so well done on your catch too Sir!

  • @canalpiker7546
    @canalpiker7546 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations Chris on a catching stunning canal pike. It looked a stunning specimen, long with a great pattern and colour. Loved the dark tail on it. Great video telling the story of a quality bit of angling.👍

  • @tricovthelite4234
    @tricovthelite4234 10 місяців тому

    loved the release , very nice images , was like watching the Kraken returning to the deep ...lol

  • @damianmccorry4928
    @damianmccorry4928 2 роки тому

    That was a belter Chris, such a fight loved
    it when your reel every so often would scream off when that Big Girl was letting you know she was not done yet, it was a really long pike it looked, anyway well done on your new Pb, video as always was number 1.

  • @andrewcable6016
    @andrewcable6016 2 роки тому +24

    I’m a carp fisherman myself, but seeing a 20 pound pile is like seeing a 40lb common. Incredible fish man keep em coming!

    • @braderzng5701
      @braderzng5701 2 роки тому

      Crazy how big the difference is isn’t it a 20 pound carp to an 20 pound pike it’s mad 🤣

    • @andrewcable6016
      @andrewcable6016 2 роки тому

      @@braderzng5701 it's absolutely insane, over here in the states we have muskie and they're even more mind-blowing

    • @SteeeveO
      @SteeeveO 2 роки тому +2

      a 20lb pile would be bloody painful!

    • @andrewcable6016
      @andrewcable6016 2 роки тому +1

      @@SteeeveO Damn right it would! Sometimes typos are just wonderful aren't they 😂

    • @sfrj730
      @sfrj730 2 роки тому +3

      @@aneedmorehead9006 you are from america arent you

  • @badhooksetguy1999
    @badhooksetguy1999 2 роки тому +1

    What an insane fight!! Love the dedication and hard work you put into catching this behemoth!! 🤟🏽

  • @Bo88y22
    @Bo88y22 2 роки тому +1

    Heart pumping nervous energy, and that’s just for me. Well done, what a beautiful big fish.

  • @philandrewroywatson
    @philandrewroywatson 2 роки тому +1

    I am soooo chuffed for you Chris!! You work so hard on these vids and then kindly impart your knowledge on to us plebs :). Personally, I have learnt o much from you over the past 18 months (newbie, me) and I am grateful to you that I might (one day) catch a double figure. Your beautifully shot vids are AWSOME and I am so glad that you able to have this 'work'/family/UA-cam balance.......so, just THANKS, I guess.

  • @TheRoguetrooper21
    @TheRoguetrooper21 Рік тому

    Awesome mate! Love the extra curve in the rod from the wide angle lense distortion.........

  • @kcufdam
    @kcufdam 2 роки тому

    Class fish mate. Had me on edge of the couch eating an Iced Gingerbread. That's a Donkey!!

  • @hazlewood01
    @hazlewood01 2 роки тому +11

    I live in Northern Ontario, Canada home of massive pike and the one you landed would even be a beauty here. Nice catch and patience landing that beast! Love your channel, keep it going :)

  • @dunc2258
    @dunc2258 2 роки тому

    Fair play mate a real canal 20. I've seen some waters described as canals when they're clearly canallised big wide rivers. But that is some fish from a proper little cut! Congrats 👏 👏 👏 very impressive. Would have loved to see her pop up with Roland hanging out of her chops, but great fish non the less. Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙏

  • @MrMuffydiver1
    @MrMuffydiver1 2 роки тому +3

    Well done ginge.....I'm so happy for you..a canal 20 is a very special fish ...I've had 4 canal 20s myself, 3 of them on the fly rod & the other one on deadbait but that's over the course of 40+ years fishing ! Again..well done m8.

    • @The_ginger_fisherman
      @The_ginger_fisherman  2 роки тому +1

      Bet that was a rush getting those on a fly rod!

    • @MrMuffydiver1
      @MrMuffydiver1 2 роки тому

      @@The_ginger_fisherman ur not wrong m8....a total rush on the fly ...my favourite way to catch pike...TIGHT LINES

  • @stevencooper4877
    @stevencooper4877 10 місяців тому

    Ginger came across this video whilst whatching the normal crap about people with so much they have to flaunt it what a good video just like being in a fish tank I subscribed straight away so please keep it up 10 out of 10 m8

  • @davelester1985
    @davelester1985 Рік тому +4

    That was totally an awesome experience for you. I am in awe. There are canals here in the Veneto or Italy and I hope to catch something like that. Way to go!

  • @chrism3150
    @chrism3150 2 роки тому

    Awesome fish, great work landing it! Gave me the sensation of all over again of catching a Pike over 20 lbs here in MA. 5 years ago. Major props doing it from the shoreline. Hope you land another giant soon.

  • @tobyarnold2265
    @tobyarnold2265 2 роки тому +1

    Great fishing Chris and definitely deserved for all that effort you have continually put in through the years. Your smile says it all, although to be fair you're always happy with a fish on the end no matter what size. Only just stumbled across your channel, loving the videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @NigelNige
    @NigelNige 2 роки тому

    Great fish mate, well done, that’s a memory that will stick with you forever

  • @baldvale5418
    @baldvale5418 2 роки тому +6

    Congratulations Ginge it's very well earned & much deserved.
    I was holding my breath when it took the Rat.
    I hope that Danny returns the good wishes : ) 2 youtube Canal twenties in a week it doesn't get much better.

  • @melroyfernandes1
    @melroyfernandes1 2 роки тому

    Absolutely made up for you 💯 Chris ! You're a TOP BLOKE and it's very well deserved !!! 👏

  • @mattholmes2589
    @mattholmes2589 2 роки тому

    Glad you found that big girl. Well done mate.

  • @JohnnysCafe_
    @JohnnysCafe_ 7 місяців тому

    I did not realize it was such a monster until you held it up then waw! what a size. I did not know that large pike stop eating and have periods of inactivity, so thank you making good fishing interesting too.

  • @Bato-ib1qf
    @Bato-ib1qf 2 роки тому

    First the Grass Carp from canal, now the pike! Dream year! 👌🏼

  • @nc8313
    @nc8313 2 роки тому

    What a legend! I was bricking it watching you fight that beast! Thanks for the videos as always mate! Most thrilling fishing I've watched in a long time

  • @markphillips6998
    @markphillips6998 2 роки тому

    Been watching for a while now but your canal 20 has just earnt you another subscription, good angling bud 👌

  • @bluemarblemark
    @bluemarblemark 2 роки тому

    loved watching that spool get pulled, well done

  • @scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676

    Welldone Chris I've any ever had 1 20lb pike and that was from a canal too beautiful fish mate welldone again 👏👏👏

  • @nplurefishing26
    @nplurefishing26 2 роки тому +2

    Whoaaa m8 that one is crazy wat an absolute monster pike beautiful fish wat a catch 😎💪🙌

    • @pagey5323
      @pagey5323 2 роки тому

      An absolute Croc and stunning fish for the Canal and in mint condition , makes you think how old they are in the canal to get that big, absolutely love you content and a well deserved 😎👍🏻🎣 let’s hope she gets to grow bigger .

  • @craigevans5750
    @craigevans5750 11 місяців тому +2

    Got to be honest you have inspired me to go for pike .I've learned a lot of stuff about handling and safety of the fish I am after from your vids .keep up the good work .hopefully I will get a couple of nice fish this season .but if not I will still enjoy getting on the banks and trying .

  • @vincentcembali2505
    @vincentcembali2505 2 роки тому +4

    Just amazing...
    Congratulations for your 20+ Chris!
    I've watched all your videos and I want more, it's a drug! 😄
    Friendship from France 👋

  • @oldbloke135
    @oldbloke135 2 роки тому

    That is a beauty. She'll be closer to 25 by the end of February.

  • @stuartcrane9409
    @stuartcrane9409 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations Chris, a fish of a lifetime!

  • @samjones56
    @samjones56 Рік тому

    so happy for you wow and thank you many of us cant go fish health etc so deeply cool that you share your adventures
    be safe
    God bless

  • @robertwalker7960
    @robertwalker7960 Рік тому

    Ginger one of u.ks🇬🇧 best fresh water predictor anglers...😎

  • @ethanmcdowell9677
    @ethanmcdowell9677 Рік тому

    Beautiful Northern Pike! Well done Sir!!

  • @garymurray4878
    @garymurray4878 2 роки тому

    Congratulations on your pb 👏👏🎣👍👍 what a cracking fish 👍

  • @MrAlphafang
    @MrAlphafang 2 роки тому

    Well done Chris so pleased for you Matey. Not a bad Christmas present to yourself. Hope the good lady and small one are feeling better too.

  • @mictaylor9531
    @mictaylor9531 2 роки тому +1

    Ha ha “jumbo XXL net ready” First time for everything Chris 😂! I doth my cap and knuckle my brow to you sir, beautiful fish and as many have said well deserved with all the hard work you put in 👍🏻

  • @feralgrandad4429
    @feralgrandad4429 2 роки тому

    That head though!!! Top job Chris. Genuinely chuffed for you. 👍

  • @EggsForDessert
    @EggsForDessert 8 місяців тому

    This is true stalking and a refreshing example of fishing at its purist.

  • @andrewclack4881
    @andrewclack4881 2 роки тому

    what a thing of beauty! From one ginger fisherman to another. Here is a virtual high five.

  • @teejonii
    @teejonii 2 роки тому

    Lovely clean fish, and on Morrisons dead baits as well 👍🐊🎣.

  • @johnwilson3918
    @johnwilson3918 2 роки тому

    If at first you don't succeed, try again. Great video. A lesson in tenacity. Thank you for sharing.

  • @herridge819
    @herridge819 2 роки тому

    Beautiful fish! I'm pleased to see that the fish are treated carefully and with respect.

  • @mufc20timesbitches36
    @mufc20timesbitches36 2 роки тому

    Congrats on your pb, a canal twenty is a rare fish indeed. Well done b

  • @markgreen4946
    @markgreen4946 2 роки тому +1

    What a fish, stunning, keep up with the videos, always enjoy watching them

  • @trevorryan1124
    @trevorryan1124 2 роки тому

    Made up for you Chris 👌. Excellent video to watch 😀…

  • @conburd3338
    @conburd3338 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos mate. personally I am a specimen carp angler, but something about going to a river fishing for chub or jack pike gives me the same feeling as I had as a kid fishing. Could never be somebody that only targets big fish, a good part of fishing is connecting with your inner child and this way of fishing does that so well. Well done on the 20! my biggest is 14 atm. Do hope to break it but I wont go out of my way to do it,

  • @gjs-1379
    @gjs-1379 2 роки тому

    Great angling! A superb looking fish, well done and thank you for sharing.

  • @charliewright3597
    @charliewright3597 2 роки тому

    Always love the story behind a big fish and you have a banging story and a banging fish, well done mate, inspiring as always 😁😁

  • @cliffdixon6422
    @cliffdixon6422 2 роки тому

    Stunning fish, well done Chris!

  • @nuetral2374
    @nuetral2374 Рік тому

    WoW 20.5 lb pike great catch even better on vid well done really enjoy your content thanks 👍🏻

  • @dolphins19671
    @dolphins19671 2 роки тому

    Great work Chris, beautiful fish. 👍🏻

  • @MichaelSmalleyMPA
    @MichaelSmalleyMPA 2 роки тому

    Kudos G.F., great fish. The care with which you use to release gets a big thumbs up and clicking the bell from me.

  • @tomekhaczyk
    @tomekhaczyk 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful fish! Congratulations of new PB.

  • @jamesstewart553
    @jamesstewart553 2 роки тому

    Chris , delighted for you a top-class fish. I have been over "30" on two occasions but my most memorable was a 20 which took a plug in about 18 inches of water right at my feet. I allowed the plug to rise, wound down into it, and pulled as soon as the plug moved she lunged at it so focused and tense she never saw me. Your first 20lb fish super pleased for you. Js

  • @nicktheflybradley
    @nicktheflybradley 2 роки тому +2

    Well done Chris, pike at this stage of the season look so lean and strong, beautiful fish. Nick from York

  • @stever9583
    @stever9583 2 роки тому

    What an amazing fish, beautiful condition, very well caught, very well handled. It's made my evening. Thanks mate superb.

  • @greybeardfishing1996
    @greybeardfishing1996 2 роки тому

    Well done Chris, you put in the hours and this is what you can achieve, nice one.

  • @Deathst4lker
    @Deathst4lker 2 роки тому

    Great clip as always, Chris - and what a cracking fish! Nice one

  • @cheza7061
    @cheza7061 2 роки тому

    Wow what a fishing achievement 👏 👌
    Well done Chris!!
    🎣😎🐟

  • @dangoesoutdoors897
    @dangoesoutdoors897 2 роки тому

    Well done Chris mate 👏 👍 not jealous at all!

  • @heyitsme6083
    @heyitsme6083 2 роки тому

    Absolutely fantastic video as always Chris and what an amazing pike. We'll deserved mate and even more so from a canal. What a way to get a new PB. Keep the videos coming Chris. Absolutely love watching them and congratulations again 👏 👍👍👍

  • @robertwilliambrewer8163
    @robertwilliambrewer8163 2 роки тому

    Well done Chris....just shows what's about in our canals....you just never know what may come along.

  • @johnmulholland5216
    @johnmulholland5216 2 роки тому

    👏👏👏 superb mate! Congrats on your pb what a fish well done! 👏👍

  • @andymurray515
    @andymurray515 2 роки тому

    Fantastic catch Chris. Well done. What a monster!

  • @neilcondron8315
    @neilcondron8315 2 роки тому

    Congrats Chris on the PB Pike.

  • @mcwharam
    @mcwharam Рік тому

    Absolutely stunning fish - the colours are beautiful - well done

  • @anatolyagapov4806
    @anatolyagapov4806 2 роки тому +1

    Хорошие щуки попадаются, особенно последняя! Отдельное спасибо, что выпускаешь рыбу назад в воду

  • @DavesInHisGarage
    @DavesInHisGarage 2 роки тому +1

    Honestly floating for pike on a canal is my favourite thing takes me back to when I first started and I get that same feeling that has been lost through pond fishing, great video buddy 👌👍

    • @larsvegas1505
      @larsvegas1505 2 роки тому

      Pond fishing sucks though.. if u already know whats in the lake the whole exitement goes away for me..

  • @dougseivwright
    @dougseivwright 2 роки тому

    Fantastic fish Chris! Well done 👏

  • @vinnyvtec8722
    @vinnyvtec8722 2 роки тому

    Beautiful fish! Congrats on the new pb.

  • @alanhunt2457
    @alanhunt2457 Рік тому

    He was a beauty...so cool u put him back