Walking for exercise? Take a walk along a local stream and look for swims and signs of fish. This is something that all anglers should do as you can learn a lot, and this is probably the best time to explore, and nature is at it's most beautiful! So while we can't fish, yet, grab this chance to get some fresh air some excersise and enjoy the beautiful rivers and streams. Regretably my health prevents me walking so much but over the years I believe I have learned so much about the waterways that it has helped me catch a lot more fish, Bill
Excellent venue bill the i. is such a interesting river which holds a lot of secrets. Especially a bit further down, by the old mill and the locks. Thanks for the trip down memory lane take care Bill
Hi Bill, I just walked Hove seafront with my disabled wife, and there were throngs of people everywhere, tomorrow is bank holiday, so there'll definately be even more then! We're now allowed to use the beaches again, so my question is, why are we still not allowed to go shore fishing? It was lovely to hear the birdsong Bill, I've recently taken up watercolour landscape painting and I usually have a cd of birdsong playing in the background to give it some ambience as I splash paint everywhere, sometimes, if I'm lucky, even on the paper ! I'm attempting a canal scene at the moment, but for some odd reason my wife thinks it's a windmill? I hope you and yours are keeping well Bill, and thanks for the vid!
Hi well you can go fishing now and on friday i'm out there! Birdsong for me is a major part of my enjoyment when i'm fishing but they do make me miss some bites! Always wanted to draw but zero talent so have to use a camera instead! Bill
hi bill keeping safe ,,that last swim looks faster so could hold dace and roach,it may be worth throwing in sinking and floating bread and see if the fish give themselves away,,i think there may be good news for anglers very soon all be it with conditions ,there a word going around as some out door activities are natural social distances ie golfers and anglers do not sit on each others laps so keep your ear out in the next few days or a week or two,,,,
we should be able to fish even now - bait can be ordered online (or dug up in your garden) - & we naturally space ourselves out from others! Superb for mental health as well. The one size fits all approach doesn't allow it though.
Hi well have a look and see if there are any signs from angling clubs etc and if you see someone fishing politely ask them. I found local tackle shops to be a mine of information about local fishing possibilities, i know they are shut at the moment but that will change. Contact local angling clubs who usually list their waters on their website. The internet is also a great way of finding out who controls the fishing, but beware of out of date and/or incorrect facts. Some landowners, usually farmers, will give permission if approached politely but some will not. Look for any local council information as well. Bill
Hi Bill, thanks for these videos. How do you approach getting permission for small streams like these? How does it work? It's something I always worry about. I have membership to fish certain stretches of the thames but I would love to venture out and target small streams like these.
Hi well iv'e just answered that comment from another person! So when the local tackle shop re opens ask in there. The next step is to go and look at the venue you want to fish and see if there are any notice boards from angling clubs or as happens smothered in keep out private signs! Contact local angling clubs who mostly have a web site listing their waters on the club ticket. Go to the internet and enter the rivers name into google and you will probably find plenty of information but be aware it is not always accurate or up to date. The local council may also have information on their website. I fish some free venues and some day ticket and club lengths Bill
Great video Bill. May I ask a question about your earlier video about lure fishing? I thought this might be good for quick lunchtime sessions as I live next to a canal. I wouldn't target pike due to lack of experience, but would like to be prepared nevertheless. I presume you'd always use a wire trace? With small single hooks, rather than trebles, are you safe with say 10 inch forceps on canal pike, or would you need pliers/cutters too? (The internet has confused me a bit with anglers advocating flouro leaders and braid varying from 6lb to 40lb, rods ranging from 5.6 to 8ft etc 🤔).
Hi well as far as as i am concerned i will not fish for pike without a wire trace as i have seen them chomp thru' braid and fluorocarbon. I try to use soft wire for traces and in the video i was using 10 ins of Wondertress wire which is the most supple i have found but it is hard to source. Main line minimum 15lbs mono or much stronger braid. Hook wise for lures i prefer singles but do use trebles and use a wire trace and strong mainlines. For unhooking i use a mail glove and big forceps, cutters are good if you can't get hooks out without damaging the fish. Rods vary for example if after perch or small pike chub etc i use a drop shotting rod, for casting heavy plugs i prefer a stiffer stronger rod etc. Length, well my drop shot rods are about 7 ft and my heavier rods are a bit longer but choose what suits your needs and pocket. Bill
Fingers crossed for this coming Sunday when Boris is due to address the nation, hopefully he will allow some none contact recreational activities such as fishing and golf etc, just as long as the social distancing measures are still adhered too
Walking for exercise? Take a walk along a local stream and look for swims and signs of fish. This is something that all anglers should do as you can learn a lot, and this is probably the best time to explore, and nature is at it's most beautiful! So while we can't fish, yet, grab this chance to get some fresh air some excersise and enjoy the beautiful rivers and streams. Regretably my health prevents me walking so much but over the years I believe I have learned so much about the waterways that it has helped me catch a lot more fish, Bill
"difficult to access," means unfished.
Looks great, Bill.
I look forward to the adventures
David
souh Carolina
Hi that's often right as anglers tend to pick swims nearest the car park/access etc Bill
May and September, my favourite times of year. Those deeper glides look neglected and full of potential.
Excellent venue bill the i. is such a interesting river which holds a lot of secrets. Especially a bit further down, by the old mill and the locks. Thanks for the trip down memory lane take care Bill
Glad you enjoyed it Bill
Mr Crabtree n Peter as in informative and invaluable
Lovely stretch of water
Hi Bill, I just walked Hove seafront with my disabled wife, and there were throngs of people everywhere, tomorrow is bank holiday, so there'll definately be even more then! We're now allowed to use the beaches again, so my question is, why are we still not allowed to go shore fishing? It was lovely to hear the birdsong Bill, I've recently taken up watercolour landscape painting and I usually have a cd of birdsong playing in the background to give it some ambience as I splash paint everywhere, sometimes, if I'm lucky, even on the paper ! I'm attempting a canal scene at the moment, but for some odd reason my wife thinks it's a windmill? I hope you and yours are keeping well Bill, and thanks for the vid!
Hi well you can go fishing now and on friday i'm out there! Birdsong for me is a major part of my enjoyment when i'm fishing but they do make me miss some bites! Always wanted to draw but zero talent so have to use a camera instead! Bill
That looks a lovely stream/river Bill not long to go now , take care.
Thanks Bill... great to see you out again, looks like the videos will be coming thick and fast after the lockdown is over... take care!
You bet and i'm out on Friday Bill
Brilliant, enjoy yourself!
hi bill keeping safe ,,that last swim looks faster so could hold dace and roach,it may be worth throwing in sinking and floating bread and see if the fish give themselves away,,i think there may be good news for anglers very soon all be it with conditions ,there a word going around as some out door activities are natural social distances ie golfers and anglers do not sit on each others laps so keep your ear out in the next few days or a week or two,,,,
Hi well i will be fishing this stream as soon as the season opens and i am fishing tomorrow Bill
we should be able to fish even now - bait can be ordered online (or dug up in your garden) - & we naturally space ourselves out from others! Superb for mental health as well. The one size fits all approach doesn't allow it though.
Hi well you can go know Bill
very nice.. thanks for posting this.. look forward to seeing some big chub in the future..
You and me both! Big roach and Dace as well! Bill
@@easyfishing1936 Get em Bill...
Nice video Bill my tackle is all ready for action god willing. Take care tight lines 👌
The ducklings were the stars of this episode
Great video. How would you find out if anyone/club owns the rights to these little streams?
Hi well have a look and see if there are any signs from angling clubs etc and if you see someone fishing politely ask them. I found local tackle shops to be a mine of information about local fishing possibilities, i know they are shut at the moment but that will change. Contact local angling clubs who usually list their waters on their website. The internet is also a great way of finding out who controls the fishing, but beware of out of date and/or incorrect facts. Some landowners, usually farmers, will give permission if approached politely but some will not. Look for any local council information as well. Bill
Hi Bill, thanks for these videos. How do you approach getting permission for small streams like these? How does it work? It's something I always worry about. I have membership to fish certain stretches of the thames but I would love to venture out and target small streams like these.
Hi well iv'e just answered that comment from another person! So when the local tackle shop re opens ask in there. The next step is to go and look at the venue you want to fish and see if there are any notice boards from angling clubs or as happens smothered in keep out private signs! Contact local angling clubs who mostly have a web site listing their waters on the club ticket. Go to the internet and enter the rivers name into google and you will probably find plenty of information but be aware it is not always accurate or up to date. The local council may also have information on their website. I fish some free venues and some day ticket and club lengths Bill
@@easyfishing1936 Thanks Bill, I will be looking to do alot more river and small stream fishing this year, and I will do just that! Keep well.
Looks very Chubby there Bill, I bet your itching I know I am
Oh yes, but it isn't as bad as years back when you could not fish at all in these months. But i am looking forward to trying this section Bill
Congratulations on your 10k subs
Thank you so much 😀 Never thought i would get that many Bill
8:22...got to be a few Brown Trout in there🎣😀
Great video Bill. May I ask a question about your earlier video about lure fishing? I thought this might be good for quick lunchtime sessions as I live next to a canal. I wouldn't target pike due to lack of experience, but would like to be prepared nevertheless. I presume you'd always use a wire trace? With small single hooks, rather than trebles, are you safe with say 10 inch forceps on canal pike, or would you need pliers/cutters too? (The internet has confused me a bit with anglers advocating flouro leaders and braid varying from 6lb to 40lb, rods ranging from 5.6 to 8ft etc 🤔).
Hi well as far as as i am concerned i will not fish for pike without a wire trace as i have seen them chomp thru' braid and fluorocarbon. I try to use soft wire for traces and in the video i was using 10 ins of Wondertress wire which is the most supple i have found but it is hard to source. Main line minimum 15lbs mono or much stronger braid. Hook wise for lures i prefer singles but do use trebles and use a wire trace and strong mainlines. For unhooking i use a mail glove and big forceps, cutters are good if you can't get hooks out without damaging the fish. Rods vary for example if after perch or small pike chub etc i use a drop shotting rod, for casting heavy plugs i prefer a stiffer stronger rod etc. Length, well my drop shot rods are about 7 ft and my heavier rods are a bit longer but choose what suits your needs and pocket. Bill
@@easyfishing1936 Brilliant, thank you 👍
Fingers crossed for this coming Sunday when Boris is due to address the nation, hopefully he will allow some none contact recreational activities such as fishing and golf etc, just as long as the social distancing measures are still adhered too
They're having a review today ( May 7th ) so we should know something soon.
Nice to see you now have 10000 subscribers - keep it up ( it not be long before we are back on the bank)
Thank you and i'm out on friday Bill