Wonderfully informative and encouraging video - living only 30mins from central London by train and occasionally working in the city I built up a small roving kit and it’s amazing the wealth of fish I’ve had over the years on fly and coarse fishing. Would encourage others to get out and try too.
Very informative video, Tim. I lived in London for 65 years and used to fly fish the Wandle. I've moved away now I'm retired (I'm fortunate to live half a mile from the Test, although fishing it is too rich for my blood - I have found free or reasonably priced stretches of the Itchen). Outside London itself, but within the M25, you mentioned the Darent, but the Chess around Rickmansworth is worth a cast. Tight lines.
I am 58 , as a 15 year old I lived in Ruislip Gardens , I used to fish the canal in Uxbridge and if you walk the canal north until you get to the first lock keepers cottage , I believe the river colne runs under the canal , there was a weir behind the cottage , I used to catch grayling there regularly , not large , maybe 1/4 to half pound , I wonder what that spot is like now as I’ve moved far from London now and many years have passed Great informative video
I used to fish the Grand Union in Perivale, the pond in Gunnesbury Park and the stretch of the Thames near Kingston power station (thanks to the 65 bus). I used to stare at the Brent in Pitshanger Park, and dream of the day that it would be worth fishing
Nice work Tim! Keston Ponds were "country" fishing for Bromley kids in the 70's. It used to hold some big (almost impossible to catch) carp, along with roach, rudd, tench, and pike. Has anyone checked on the old ( late 1800s) ice ponds off Plaistow Lane? No idea if there's legal access, though that wasn't something we even thought of as 10-year-olds...
Thanks for the guide! Does that mean that you are allowed to fish all streams with saltwater species in them even when it is closed season for coarse fish?
Theoretically yes. As long as there are saltwater fish present you can fish for them year round although bass and mullet are mostly about March to November really.
How can I contact you, I work and teach young people disenfranchised from society, I used Automotive engineering to reach out, but I also and a keen fisherman, I think fishing is excellent for your mental health, love to have a chat you would be an excellent ambassador for my young people 😊❤️
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Absolutely top-notch Tim! A superb video that deserves a wide audience. Well done, and thank you 🙏
Wonderfully informative and encouraging video - living only 30mins from central London by train and occasionally working in the city I built up a small roving kit and it’s amazing the wealth of fish I’ve had over the years on fly and coarse fishing. Would encourage others to get out and try too.
Great stuff, Tim!👍 A really good guide and showcase for the diversity of (fly) fishing in London. Excellent!👏👏
Good stuff, Tim. This is accurate, useful information for many anglers who would like to discover the town and its outskirts!
It's been a while since your last urban fishing video. It's worth the wait.
Very informative video, Tim. I lived in London for 65 years and used to fly fish the Wandle. I've moved away now I'm retired (I'm fortunate to live half a mile from the Test, although fishing it is too rich for my blood - I have found free or reasonably priced stretches of the Itchen). Outside London itself, but within the M25, you mentioned the Darent, but the Chess around Rickmansworth is worth a cast. Tight lines.
Great vid Tim. Really informative.
Urban fishing is the best! 🔥🎣 Great work!!!
Love this video! THANKS from Colorado!!
Really good video, so useful. Thank ya
I am 58 , as a 15 year old I lived in Ruislip Gardens , I used to fish the canal in Uxbridge and if you walk the canal north until you get to the first lock keepers cottage , I believe the river colne runs under the canal , there was a weir behind the cottage ,
I used to catch grayling there regularly , not large , maybe 1/4 to half pound ,
I wonder what that spot is like now as I’ve moved far from London now and many years have passed
Great informative video
Excellent Tim!
great over view, sounds like theres a lot of water to wet ya whistle, still watching from NZ, keep posting Tim
I used to fish the Grand Union in Perivale, the pond in Gunnesbury Park and the stretch of the Thames near Kingston power station (thanks to the 65 bus). I used to stare at the Brent in Pitshanger Park, and dream of the day that it would be worth fishing
Good video. Very informative.
Nice work Tim!
Keston Ponds were "country" fishing for Bromley kids in the 70's. It used to hold some big (almost impossible to catch) carp, along with roach, rudd, tench, and pike.
Has anyone checked on the old ( late 1800s) ice ponds off Plaistow Lane? No idea if there's legal access, though that wasn't something we even thought of as 10-year-olds...
Good stuff 👍👍👍
Keep going on 💪
Well presented tim 👏
„Occasionally you might get some Karen“ 😂
Thanks for the guide! Does that mean that you are allowed to fish all streams with saltwater species in them even when it is closed season for coarse fish?
Theoretically yes. As long as there are saltwater fish present you can fish for them year round although bass and mullet are mostly about March to November really.
Cool! If I ever visit London, I‘ll make sure to take my flyrod with me. 😎
It's a shame our water companies are treating our rivers as sewers. It's a disgrace.
Have you fished the Ravensbourne?
Yes I have, it's behind my house. One of the photos, two in fact where behind the Sydenham Sainsbury's before a chemical spill killed the stretch.
Cool man 🎉
How can I contact you, I work and teach young people disenfranchised from society, I used Automotive engineering to reach out, but I also and a keen fisherman, I think fishing is excellent for your mental health, love to have a chat you would be an excellent ambassador for my young people 😊❤️
Yes! Been too long!!!!