One more thing to add. Just as with almost every bait, do not mix it up all with groundbait at the start of the session. The groundbait could easily kill the jokers. The problem is not even the dead joker, but if you keep it long enough in the groundbait, the joker will dry out and they will float instead of laying on the bottom. Check your groundbait and if it contains salt, be very careful, jokers do not like salty groundbait, it will kill and dry them quicker. Without a doubt this was the best video about the joker I have ever seen.
Thank you Matt on brilliant and informative video. As a young 61 year old who hasn't fished with B & J in over 25 years as it went out of fashion with the advent of moving away from rivers and canals to commercial still waters and then became hard to get as no one was scraping commercial, certainly in my area. I had often thought of getting a match pack and giving it a go again but the older we get the more we over think things and end up not doing it. Thank you on reminding me how simple it really is. could you point me in the right direction to a good supplier. Soft southener from the Lea/Lee Valley Isaac Walton's old stomping ground
Hi Steven, thank you for your feedback. The best thing to do is to order this online, it's delivered ro your home safely and securely. We advise you to contact Farnworth Tackle & Bait; www.taffysbloodwormandjoker.co.uk for more details. Thanks Steven.
Could watch and listen to Matt Godfery all day long. Lovely video very informative. Never fished with Bloodworm and Joker before but after watching this i think i am going to have to give it a go - Dave
I've never used bloodworm and joker so this was a real eye opener for me. Absolutely brilliant video, easy to understand and explained in such a simple way. Thanks Matt
Very informative video bloodworm an joker are two baits I’ve always thought of trying on my local canal an now feel comfortable with trying this following watching this well thought out and brilliant video.
I've followed this to the letter mat I've kept my bloodworm for a month what anglers don't realise you might only use 20 bloodworm in a match and you get at least 150 so it's, worth keeping pal 👍 thank you 👍
I love Bloodworm and Joker fishing it was always something I wanted to fish with as a youngster, I grew up watching my Angling heroes using it on home internationals etc. It seems less popular nowadays and hard to find venues that allow it.
Thanks Matt, this is by far the most informative blood worm video I've seen, 36 years of fishing I've avoided bloodworm Purley because I didn't know how to use it or keep it, going forward I will definitely give it a go 👍
Thanks for the Informations Matt. I personally have fished already with alive Bloodworm and Joker but that its same as it is with Maggots and Pinkies also the dead Bloodworm and Joker catch bigger fish that I didnt know yet. So thanks very much, I just learned one thing more.
Hi. Matt..brilliant insight into bloodworm and joker fishing..I've used it for many years but I'm sure it will help newbies to give it a try..well done..keep em coming mate..
What a brilliant video and hosted by one of, if not the best angler on the scene.. I have been wanting to try bloodworm and joker for a while and watching this has gave me the knowledge to hopefully fish it with confidence but are these baits primarily used when fishing the pole or could it be used when feeder fishing???
@@TackleguruTV awesome stuff.. I've actually already ordered some from my local tackle shop and really looking forward to fishing with them.. I'm feeling rather optimistic about it
A nice insight into the little red men, I wish you had shown the gb and leam mix, a lot of people struggle making the mix correctly, also I notice The Natural pattern float is this something we will be able to get hold of soon? I love fishing with this natural bait only problem is a reliable source, you mention freezing left over joker but how do you stop it drying out and floating which seems to be hit and miss, do you ever freeze worm and add to a gb mix?
Brilliant and very informative Matt - cheers. I've also been taught to hook bloodworm through the head segment...but when I've fished in France, I've been told by Jean Desque to not hook bloodworm through the head as they die too quickly, but rather just close to the head (something like the second segment if memory serves me correctly). What's your take on this?
Great stuff and very informative Matt. Just a shame I’ll never get to put it into practice as bloodworm and joker and the use of are none existent down here in Dorset. Used to use it a lot years ago but that was when team fishing and travelling the country in the 90’s but have not used it since.
Hi Wayne. Bloodworm and joker is available to order online. You can get it sent direct to your house. Follow this link for more info, www.taffysbloodwormandjoker.co.uk
@@TackleguruTV Thanks might give it a go at some point although, although it says to order online I can’t seem to be able to do so. Click on the bloodworm logo as it suggests but nothing happens 🤷♂️ Can you order online or is it phone orders only usually?
Brilliant video best blood worm specific one I’ve watched I’m literally going to try blood worm for the first time on the Gloucester canal shortly so this vid couldn’t of come at a better time 👍🏿can you recommend any good suppliers Thanks
I've not used it for years and live using bloodworm and joker. Doesn't the groundbait kill the joker. I used to just add the joker to the groundbait just before cupping or balling in. Ie would add a little joker to however much ground bait I wanted to put in each time?
Joker does not live in freshwater,Joker lives in stagnant stinking water it is not a natural bait.People used to get really ill gathering joker in the stagnant watercourses of the old canal circuit around Lancashire.Billy Makin got really ill after using some that had not been washed off,he never used Joker again.
Credit where it’s due. I’m not even a match angler and I really enjoyed this
Probably one of the best and most informative films ive seen on RUclips fantastic well done 👏 truly a credit to are sport.
Thanks Gav, all the best.
One more thing to add. Just as with almost every bait, do not mix it up all with groundbait at the start of the session. The groundbait could easily kill the jokers. The problem is not even the dead joker, but if you keep it long enough in the groundbait, the joker will dry out and they will float instead of laying on the bottom. Check your groundbait and if it contains salt, be very careful, jokers do not like salty groundbait, it will kill and dry them quicker.
Without a doubt this was the best video about the joker I have ever seen.
Thanks for the refresher course, Matt. As ever a succinct and clear instruction.
Glad it was helpful!
Matt Godfrey you are an encyclopedia of fishing knowledge and always great to see how cheerful you are 😁😁😁
Thank you Matt on brilliant and informative video. As a young 61 year old who hasn't fished with B & J in over 25 years as it went out of fashion with the advent of moving away from rivers and canals to commercial still waters and then became hard to get as no one was scraping commercial, certainly in my area. I had often thought of getting a match pack and giving it a go again but the older we get the more we over think things and end up not doing it. Thank you on reminding me how simple it really is. could you point me in the right direction to a good supplier. Soft southener from the Lea/Lee Valley Isaac Walton's old stomping ground
Hi Steven, thank you for your feedback. The best thing to do is to order this online, it's delivered ro your home safely and securely. We advise you to contact Farnworth Tackle & Bait; www.taffysbloodwormandjoker.co.uk for more details. Thanks Steven.
A great B&J video Matt, lots of quality info especially on how to look after the bait off bank. Superb
What a guy you are matt. I've never fished this way and had no idea. Really informative and interesting. I will give it a bash.
Could watch and listen to Matt Godfery all day long. Lovely video very informative. Never fished with Bloodworm and Joker before but after watching this i think i am going to have to give it a go - Dave
good looking bait that Matt brings back the memories fishing on the stainforth and keadby canal
Proper enjoyed this video and I've learn a lot thank you
Top tips from a top angler…thank you very much!
Top video Matt not done any bloodworm fishing for years used to do a lot on the Trent & Mersey canal in the 70s team fishing
Great video matt 👍 bloodworm n joker fishing explained great, to keeping them n fishing with them cheers pal keep these videos come 👍 thanks
Great film Matt you’ve taken all the mystery out of blood worm fish and made it look so simple
Fantastic video,,, very very well presented,,,, I’ve learnt more about bloodworm and joker in the last 30 minutes than I have ever known ,
I've never used bloodworm and joker so this was a real eye opener for me. Absolutely brilliant video, easy to understand and explained in such a simple way. Thanks Matt
Great video as always. Thanks guys
This is probably the best and most informative video I’ve ever seen. Fantastic!!!.. cheers Matt and Guru
Brilliant comprehensive guide, very timely for my next matches.
Brilliant demonstration Matt. Cleared up a few myth thanks :-)
Very informative video. Definitely learnt a lot
Brill Matt. Thx v.much for such a well presented informative video 👍👍
great vid, love fishing bloodworm as its so easy to use
Very informative video bloodworm an joker are two baits I’ve always thought of trying on my local canal an now feel comfortable with trying this following watching this well thought out and brilliant video.
Awesome mate , made me want to go bloodworm fishing again!!
Not something I’ve ever used but I think I’ve just learnt more than enough to give it a go 👍🏻 cheers Matt
Great video Matt, probably the most informative video I have seen in a long time. Nice to see some original topics, very refreshing.
I've followed this to the letter mat I've kept my bloodworm for a month what anglers don't realise you might only use 20 bloodworm in a match and you get at least 150 so it's, worth keeping pal 👍 thank you 👍
I love Bloodworm and Joker fishing it was always something I wanted to fish with as a youngster, I grew up watching my Angling heroes using it on home internationals etc. It seems less popular nowadays and hard to find venues that allow it.
Awesome Matt, such an informative video, really enjoyed it👏
Great Vid Matt
Thanks Matt, this is by far the most informative blood worm video I've seen, 36 years of fishing I've avoided bloodworm Purley because I didn't know how to use it or keep it, going forward I will definitely give it a go 👍
One of the most informative fishing videos I’ve ever seen, I was always unsure what the joker was.👍👍
Thanks for the Informations Matt. I personally have fished already with alive Bloodworm and Joker but that its same as it is with Maggots and Pinkies also the dead Bloodworm and Joker catch bigger fish that I didnt know yet. So thanks very much, I just learned one thing more.
Great video very informative . Where can you get the shorting pattern sheet you used please
Hi Paul, this is something that a company called RigMate produce. They are available to contact on Facebook and Instagram.
Spot on as usual matt. 👌 really helpful
Fantastic advice Matt. I’m itching to give this a go. 👍👍
brilliant, nothing real new but spot on mate! Is there a reason for having marker on the line where the shots are?
Thanks Owen, this is just to simply mark where the position of the shots go on the line. No other benefit, than simply having the exact mark.
@@TackleguruTV awesome. Does the marker not kill your line? Or do you use is once after making the rig?
Great video Matt , I think you have just dispelled a thousand myths !
Great video Matt , covered everything you need to know about bloodworm and Joker fishing , really helpful thanks 😄
Great video! Does ”Will’s” 42 pattern include the hook length or did it start from the loop and they you add a 6 in length to that?
He says it's from the hook length loop.
It is from the loop Mats, so 42cm from bulk to Hooklength loop :)
Hi. Matt..brilliant insight into bloodworm and joker fishing..I've used it for many years but I'm sure it will help newbies to give it a try..well done..keep em coming mate..
Brill video. Any tips on how best to put them small stots/shot on the line?? Mine keep coming off!! 😥
Hi Darren, make sure you use shot pliers. These are very handy when putting small shot on the line
@@TackleguruTV many thanks! 👍🏽
Great video. 👍🏼😎
Brilliant video matt. So informative and, easy to follow. Top tips, will definitely be giving a go this, winter.
Mega that pal, Boltrig
great vid, make it look so easy, i'd also like to know where you buy from online?
Taffys bloodworm is who I get mine from
As Josh said Kevin, click here for more info; www.taffysbloodwormandjoker.co.uk
What a brilliant video and hosted by one of, if not the best angler on the scene..
I have been wanting to try bloodworm and joker for a while and watching this has gave me the knowledge to hopefully fish it with confidence but are these baits primarily used when fishing the pole or could it be used when feeder fishing???
Hi Mark, Bloodworm and joker is equally effective on a feeder. It is something a lot of the Guru anglers fish with in the winter.
@@TackleguruTV awesome stuff.. I've actually already ordered some from my local tackle shop and really looking forward to fishing with them..
I'm feeling rather optimistic about it
How often do you top up your swim with joker cheers
Great vid ginners 👍 Why is it banned on lots of commercials ? 🤔
A nice insight into the little red men, I wish you had shown the gb and leam mix, a lot of people struggle making the mix correctly, also I notice The Natural pattern float is this something we will be able to get hold of soon?
I love fishing with this natural bait only problem is a reliable source, you mention freezing left over joker but how do you stop it drying out and floating which seems to be hit and miss, do you ever freeze worm and add to a gb mix?
I've fished with blood worm and joker, and had fish with joker on the hook with 24+22 hooks when fishing gets hard in winter
Brilliant and very informative Matt - cheers.
I've also been taught to hook bloodworm through the head segment...but when I've fished in France, I've been told by Jean Desque to not hook bloodworm through the head as they die too quickly, but rather just close to the head (something like the second segment if memory serves me correctly). What's your take on this?
The toughest part of the bloodworm is the green tip/head as Matt explained. That is the best place to hook this bait. Thanks Johan.
Matt, would these shotting patterns still be good for maggots instead of bloodworm ? Thanks
Great stuff and very informative Matt. Just a shame I’ll never get to put it into practice as bloodworm and joker and the use of are none existent down here in Dorset. Used to use it a lot years ago but that was when team fishing and travelling the country in the 90’s but have not used it since.
Hi Wayne. Bloodworm and joker is available to order online. You can get it sent direct to your house. Follow this link for more info, www.taffysbloodwormandjoker.co.uk
@@TackleguruTV Thanks might give it a go at some point although, although it says to order online I can’t seem to be able to do so. Click on the bloodworm logo as it suggests but nothing happens 🤷♂️ Can you order online or is it phone orders only usually?
nice one Mat 👍
Brilliant video best blood worm specific one I’ve watched I’m literally going to try blood worm for the first time on the Gloucester canal shortly so this vid couldn’t of come at a better time 👍🏿can you recommend any good suppliers
Thanks
top man matt been a long time pal hope ur well
Best tutorial.
Enjoyed that cheers 👍👍
Where do people normally get bloodworm from online ?
Interested to know this too, think most come from Europe but none of my local shops can get any...
Farnworth Tackle and Bait do online.
Hi John. We suggest you get it from Farnworth Tackle & Bait - 'Taffys Bloodworm' - Click here for more info - www.taffysbloodwormandjoker.co.uk
Great video Matt supper ;)
I've not used it for years and live using bloodworm and joker. Doesn't the groundbait kill the joker. I used to just add the joker to the groundbait just before cupping or balling in. Ie would add a little joker to however much ground bait I wanted to put in each time?
A up Chuck that’s was reet gud
Where u from in the uk? U sound like me when i have peanut butter in my mouth i learned alot imma try spme next time im put
One word
brilliant
Brill vid when are your natural floats out cheers leon
CAN NOT FIND THEM
I remember my dad use to sell blood worm and joker I haven't seen it for year's
Nice kitchen Matt
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I don't understand why Britain still not use thems in winter time is my best bait in my country I am from Lithuania
Joker does not live in freshwater,Joker lives in stagnant stinking water it is not a natural bait.People used to get really ill gathering joker in the stagnant watercourses of the old canal circuit around Lancashire.Billy Makin got really ill after using some that had not been washed off,he never used Joker again.
Очень смешно)) спасибо
Great video. Shame it is banned in most matches
Always Great videos with you Matt. I learned a lot from this video about joker. In Belgium joker is called Vers de Vase 😀.