I've had a lot of success catching big chub with a dry dropper method - usual set up is a big stimulator style dry fly with a size 12 - 16 bead head pheasant tail/hare's ear under it. Seems to trick the more reluctant fish into biting - often they'll swerve the dry fly and munch the nymph
I'm glad I heard you say "You're not supposed to fight, you're a chub" I've never found them to be good fighters but a book I read a few years back said they fight well. I put that book down there and then.
It all depends on the season, and of course, the tackle. In summer, after spawning, they don't fight so well and I try to leave them alone until September. Chub fight much better in late autumn and winter. I fish for them on the leger (6lb line) or float (4lb line) and in the strong current of a spate river, with trees and other snags, they usually fight well. So much so, that I have sometimes presumed that I had hooked a barbel. It also depends on the individual fish, as I find that the shape, colour and condition of chub is very variable, even in the same stretch of river.
Great video! Really been looking forward to this one! First fish I caught in the UK was a Chubb on fly and I've had a soft spot for them ever since . As always full of action, keen observations , tips and very entertaining! 485 fork length is my guess. Looking forward to the next video now!
Well done Andy it must be exciting to get a chub on the fly. They are tough fighters, I only ever caught one big one 5lb on a plug while targeting pike. I live in ireland now so I miss the species as we have none here.
Nice one, and as suspected better fortune for you this time Andy. I’m going to have to give this a go, as I love dry fly with beetles for trout, never tried Chubb. 432mm I reckon.
Nice andy i tie all my own beetles there so easy to make i have had lots of chubb on them but i also make lots of carp dry flies the dog biscuit one's i make have caught many many carp this season nice video andy enjoyed it ALIEN
Hiya Andy I'm a Derbyshire Angler and I love Predatory Fishing. However, me and my little brother can never seem to catch anything and the 2 times we have caught fish seemed to be a fluke. Have you got any tips to help us improve if not still thank you and i love your videos keep it up man.
I've had a lot of success catching big chub with a dry dropper method - usual set up is a big stimulator style dry fly with a size 12 - 16 bead head pheasant tail/hare's ear under it. Seems to trick the more reluctant fish into biting - often they'll swerve the dry fly and munch the nymph
Interesting, I might have a dabble at that, thanks!
Finally great chub fly fishing video. I'm fishing for chub on fly 4 years now. Awesome video. And for the size I'll go for 537.7mm.
Nice fish guys. Those chub look a lot like a species of fish we get in South Africa, called yellow fish.
Great video again Andy really enjoyed it 🎣😎👍
Fantastic again and great to see coarse fish being targeted on fly and the rivers looked ideal for it.please keep them coming
I'm glad I heard you say "You're not supposed to fight, you're a chub" I've never found them to be good fighters but a book I read a few years back said they fight well. I put that book down there and then.
Yeah they're no fighter usually, though you get the odd one which goes nuts!
It all depends on the season, and of course, the tackle. In summer, after spawning, they don't fight so well and I try to leave them alone until September. Chub fight much better in late autumn and winter. I fish for them on the leger (6lb line) or float (4lb line) and in the strong current of a spate river, with trees and other snags, they usually fight well. So much so, that I have sometimes presumed that I had hooked a barbel. It also depends on the individual fish, as I find that the shape, colour and condition of chub is very variable, even in the same stretch of river.
Catch a decent size chub and you'll have a scrap on your hands.
Catching chub on your favourite method Andy? What a difference this session was to the last! Well done gents 👍
Good luck to the winner on the size
Cheers BCP, very kind!
great video again guys, top work!
Cheers buddy! Glad you enjoyed it!
517mm
Great video chaps, might give the Chub a bash next weekend myself.
Superb Article from Robbie in the Anglers Mail too 👌👍
Great video! Really been looking forward to this one! First fish I caught in the UK was a Chubb on fly and I've had a soft spot for them ever since . As always full of action, keen observations , tips and very entertaining! 485 fork length is my guess. Looking forward to the next video now!
Really kind words ET, thank you for watching!
Another nice video Andy!
Thanks Owen! 👍👍👍
Well done Andy it must be exciting to get a chub on the fly. They are tough fighters, I only ever caught one big one 5lb on a plug while targeting pike. I live in ireland now so I miss the species as we have none here.
You'll have to get back over here!
Out for some of this now, funny how I spotted the video just as I'm checking my beetle and foamy nonsense fly box. Lovely fishing. 512mm.
Very kind JD, Thanks for watching!
lovely stretch of river that👍 nice fishing too👍🎣
Appreciate this is years old now in UA-cam timelines but what snapped the #4 too big a fish for the rod or ?? just intrigued. Thx
Nice video Andy. Enjoyed that. Subscribed 😉
welcome on board!
Awesome video Andy and Rob. There are some powerful clubs in there. I'm going to guess snoot to tail tips together at 23 inches or 584 mm.
412mm lovely fish and video
A friend of mine in Macedonia fishes big Chunk on a dry. They look like fun! Would like to try it one day! Great video!!
648mm and another great video guys!
Thank you GM!
Great stuff Andy never seen a chub up here but I'll guess 603 looks great fun on fly rod.
Nice one, and as suspected better fortune for you this time Andy. I’m going to have to give this a go, as I love dry fly with beetles for trout, never tried Chubb. 432mm I reckon.
Very kind, Thanks! They're a great sport fish for sure!
Nice video, I fly fish for carp in the summer, my guess is 475mm
They're great fun too!
Hi Great film guys....as always! i'm gonna go with 563mm .... may be way off,but that my guess :)
Thanks Brendan!
I cant believe i won!!! Amazing thanks guys! 😎
470mm ... great video.. can you do a still water fish off with leva..3pts for a brown trout, 1 for a rainbow
It might take a while, I've not fished a still water in 10 years and ieva never has!
Great video. I'd say 397mm
you will get more hits if you make the beetle splash as it hits the water. like it fell out of a tree. but fantastic video guys.
Another great blog guys, always so well filmed! Lovely stretch of water and beautiful scenery there Andy!
Excellent, entertaining video. Good to see the chub returning to the Wensum after the catastrophic otter predation.
That aint the wensum
Ah right, which river is it then? Not too many to choose from.
@@maddogbeckett1880 Suffolk river
Please can you clarify which river this is?
First 6 mins is the wensum I'd say but the rest of the video is 1million% a Suffolk river of which I can not name.. Less pressure the better
Great video, im saying 576mm, cheers.
Thank you Scott!
Hello, what WT is your rod?
Nice andy i tie all my own beetles there so easy to make i have had lots of chubb on them but i also make lots of carp dry flies the dog biscuit one's i make have caught many many carp this season nice video andy enjoyed it ALIEN
Really cool Alien, glad you're enjoying some fly for coarse too!
Very nice video, Chub there is so nice...
Can you tell me if I can buy a set of those Beatle flies anywhere? Thanks and all the best :)
Hi! If you message me (Ieva Breiteryte) on FB I will send you the contact details of the guy who I bought it from
Nice fish, Andy! I will guess at 430mm.
Cheers Stu!
How the hell are you backcasting without catching all those trees!?
I can't fully remember, but possibly lots of editing!
What fly line are you using
Hiya Andy I'm a Derbyshire Angler and I love Predatory Fishing. However, me and my little brother can never seem to catch anything and the 2 times we have caught fish seemed to be a fluke. Have you got any tips to help us improve if not still thank you and i love your videos keep it up man.
We're not in a great part of the country for it in truth! Where abouts are you?
457.2 mm
Another great video Andy 👍🏻
Thanks buddy!
Another great video and I think it’s 585mm 👍🏼🎣
Thanks Mr Moody!
Great video! My guess is 486mm
Thanks Chris, very kind!
Nice 1 m8
Cheers kev, Thanks for the view!
Just wondering if you do any fly fishing for perch?
Awesome Fishing!! I say about 539mm 💪
Cheers Jim!
584mm good luck guys, Andy and ib I’m just starting out fly fishing can you recommend anywhere to buy flys from please?
Great video again keep it up 👍. I say 420mm
Thanks Ethan, we'll do our best!
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Nice chub 😍 how about 460 mm for that superb fish? 😁 Need that box to cath one like that😁
Cracking fish. I’m going to go with 576mm
Thanks Charlie!
669mm I reckon, good video
Great vlog and my guess is 225mm
Very kind Scott!
Well in lads 522mm is my guess
Cheers Louis!
David May
What river are you guys on? I would love to take a crack at some big chub on the fly.
382mm
great video 540mm
Cheers pal!
655mm
I guess it's 420mm nice fishing ;)
Thanks Anthony!
you might have a fly stuck in your camera! :D
542 mm and great video should come try up Scotland
That sounds like a plan!
Love your videos. Ill guess the chub is about 455
Cheers buddy, very kind!
573mm
Nice! 632 mm
451mm
I’m going to guess 607 mm. Wish me luck. Great vid.
Deaer Both, I estimate 465 mm
599mm
Nice fish my guess 425 mm
590mm
I reckon that chub was 511mm
750mm
534 I think :)
475 mm
540mm
Yo stole my bro’s hat!
544 Nice fish
Cheers Andrew!
47.6 cm
503
I’m gonna guess 536 mm
606.8
Great fun just not for the fish. Don't get me wrong, I do fish and love it, but handling fish so poorly should not be promoted.
482mm
590mm