Possibly the best you tube I've seen in a long time! drama with those stonking barbel, sound fishing tips and a very serious lesson learned. I've had a few duckings over the years in the Ribble but usually stepping off ledges when wading, and in summer when the waters warmer. For me now its a rope tied around a tree trunk, down to the waters edge, and neoprene chest waders, which keep out the most bitter winter winds too. Studded sole waders too! hope you're feeling better 👍👍👍
Huge lesson learned. I’m gutted that I didn’t hear you from my peg. Good advice at the end of the video. Relieved that you are ok. Great fishing apart from that! 🎣
Some great fishing there but the falls looked pretty scary and you were definitely shook up! It’s easy to forget how dangerous the banking can be and especially on your own! Great filming but has made me reconsider what I should wear and do if out and about on the bank 👍 Take care, Gary🎣🙏
It was a shock to see you worried and shocked like that pal, and I’m really glad you are alright now. Maybe itxx as a good idea to buddy up on the pegs especially after a flood so there is always help when needed but stay well away from the waters edge until your landing the fish. But give the waters edge a good poking with a bank stick to try any undercut or loose bankings. Take care pal.
Fished the next peg up the other week, also on a slope going down to it. Moved pegs as nearly ended in the river myself, with the bank giving way. Definitely gonna put a rope in my kit from now on 👍
Well done mate, the barbel was mint and the chub was an absolute crackerjack of a fish. As you say, it's a must to carry extra clothing in the car. I only started doing it myself a couple of years ago when my pal went in the drink...fortunately he had extra warm clothing in his car. As for fishing on top of an undercut, we dont even know we are doing it, but we are. Hope you didnt lose too much gear...be a damn shame to lose one of those Guru rods, as you havent had them for long. Hope you had a bloody big whisky when you got home and warm. Stay safe buddy.👍
Hell fire Gary that was scary shit. I’m glad you managed to get out. The hypothermia is a real killer. Look what happened in St Michael’s on Wyre. I’ve had nightmares when I’ve been on an Albert’s stretch at ribchester and gone in. The thing is you can see the cracks in the bank sides where it’s previously given way. They should put up signs to warn anglers of the dangers. Anyway a great video dood, keep up the good work but please be careful. Tight lines.👍👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank goodness your safe so close then mate .... l fish the ribble all the time , lm mid 70s family nag to get a safety jacket Its a trip to the shops for one now
Hi mate . Hope you are well. Hope you are catching some pike. Had a trip with Mark to the local canal Saturday having a go for the pike, but they weren't active, unfortunately, but it was nice, just alot less stressful. It was really just nice having time to relax
Glad to see you’re ok Gary, proper shock to the system that. At the very least you’re taking positive steps for future trips 🎣. Great content this was pal and keep safe 🤞🏻
Bloody hell Gary take that as a warning dude dog spike and rope on any dodgy looking pegs also a big sturdy bank stick to grab drag yourself out with you've been lucky there
@@garywilliamsandmitsy was fishing on the ribble yesterday (only catching roach/dace/chub on the feeder but almost came a cropper a couple of times just like you did…. I was with someone though so would’ve been better for me if I had actually slipped into the water…
Possibly the best you tube I've seen in a long time! drama with those stonking barbel, sound fishing tips and a very serious lesson learned. I've had a few duckings over the years in the Ribble but usually stepping off ledges when wading, and in summer when the waters warmer. For me now its a rope tied around a tree trunk, down to the waters edge, and neoprene chest waders, which keep out the most bitter winter winds too. Studded sole waders too! hope you're feeling better 👍👍👍
Thanks mate. Had a few bad nights sleep. Or random flashbacks.
Ooof close call there lad, glad to see you survived! Love your videos btw - real fishing. Great stuff.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoy the films .
Huge lesson learned. I’m gutted that I didn’t hear you from my peg. Good advice at the end of the video. Relieved that you are ok. Great fishing apart from that! 🎣
Learnt lots mark. If anything alot more wise.
Bloody hell Gary stay safe 😂 enjoyed the blog im heading out on the severn tomorrow you've just reminded me to put some rope in my rucksack 👍🏻
I've fished a few dodgy swims on the severn. Just be careful. Don't take it for granted. Ime as strong an ox, yet I couldn't get a grip on the bank.
Yes gary hope your well mate. Can be deadly them banks on ribble very slippy when the tides gone out
Yer it had been up for a few days. Scared me shitless
Some great fishing there but the falls looked pretty scary and you were definitely shook up! It’s easy to forget how dangerous the banking can be and especially on your own! Great filming but has made me reconsider what I should wear and do if out and about on the bank 👍 Take care, Gary🎣🙏
Your very right. I am getting a life jacket rope and whistle. I feel I've taken far to many risks
It was a shock to see you worried and shocked like that pal, and I’m really glad you are alright now. Maybe itxx as a good idea to buddy up on the pegs especially after a flood so there is always help when needed but stay well away from the waters edge until your landing the fish. But give the waters edge a good poking with a bank stick to try any undercut or loose bankings. Take care pal.
Yes we are making a few changes. Taking safety for granted is very easily done
Fished the next peg up the other week, also on a slope going down to it. Moved pegs as nearly ended in the river myself, with the bank giving way. Definitely gonna put a rope in my kit from now on 👍
It's safest . A rope in our bags takes no weight.
Well done mate, the barbel was mint and the chub was an absolute crackerjack of a fish. As you say, it's a must to carry extra clothing in the car. I only started doing it myself a couple of years ago when my pal went in the drink...fortunately he had extra warm clothing in his car. As for fishing on top of an undercut, we dont even know we are doing it, but we are. Hope you didnt lose too much gear...be a damn shame to lose one of those Guru rods, as you havent had them for long.
Hope you had a bloody big whisky when you got home and warm.
Stay safe buddy.👍
I just lost my .eat punch,s and discorger. I won't be taking any chances in the future
@@garywilliamsandmitsy , for me the chub was fish of the day, but a 10lb barbel is always more than welcome.
@mikewilliams68 hopefully be back. Mark did a nice film on that peg catching chub.
Hell fire Gary that was scary shit. I’m glad you managed to get out. The hypothermia is a real killer. Look what happened in St Michael’s on Wyre. I’ve had nightmares when I’ve been on an Albert’s stretch at ribchester and gone in. The thing is you can see the cracks in the bank sides where it’s previously given way. They should put up signs to warn anglers of the dangers. Anyway a great video dood, keep up the good work but please be careful. Tight lines.👍👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You're very right. It's very dangerous.
I am gonna get a lot of new equipment just to stay safe
Thank goodness your safe so close then mate .... l fish the ribble all the time , lm mid 70s family nag to get a safety jacket Its a trip to the shops for one now
I think we all rake safety for granted. I won't be going back till I'm sure I have everything I need to stay safe
Go steady Gary mate
Hi mate . Hope you are well. Hope you are catching some pike. Had a trip with Mark to the local canal Saturday having a go for the pike, but they weren't active, unfortunately, but it was nice, just alot less stressful. It was really just nice having time to relax
@ that’s why I do it mate. A fish is a bonus. Being able sit and watch the world around u is priceless
Stay safe Gary, Please
Will do. We got some whistles now
Gaz,was talking to a lady who fishes the Trent and a lot of the use crampons that fits to your boots
The crampons are a very, very good idea. That would definitely stop me slipping
Do you fish the Southport Angling run side or the public side.
I've fished both sides over the years
@@garywilliamsandmitsy I am a member of Southport Angling but never fished the Ribble. Always wanted to have a go.
@theflossingfisherman7925 yer fish it. Think there are a few films I've made on the southport lengths. They are full of good quality fish
Glad to see you’re ok Gary, proper shock to the system that. At the very least you’re taking positive steps for future trips 🎣. Great content this was pal and keep safe 🤞🏻
Thanks. Yes, I won't be back on until I have a new neoprene suit. Got a whistle thanks to marks, sister
Bloody hell Gary take that as a warning dude dog spike and rope on any dodgy looking pegs also a big sturdy bank stick to grab drag yourself out with you've been lucky there
Hi Carl hope your well. Marks give me a good telling off. Gona get it sorted
Is this the free stretch?
No it's wigan stretch
@@garywilliamsandmitsy was fishing on the ribble yesterday (only catching roach/dace/chub on the feeder but almost came a cropper a couple of times just like you did…. I was with someone though so would’ve been better for me if I had actually slipped into the water…
@nigelbennett316 it's dangerous. Ime getting on a bit. Been in a few times and swam out but there was no option to swim out this time. Very dodgy