This is one the most important basics missing from the majority of 'how-to' fishing videos. Why is the angler fishing there? What are the decisions that led to them fishing there and choosing what tactic to employ? It seems they're often fishing hot pegs, in known areas, in order to produce a bumper session for the cameras. This video was fantastic in explaining these initial decisions. Thumbs up. Adding some diagrams or animation of what's going on underwater and I'd really get my head around it!
I know what your saying mate, I understand the principles of fishing a few methods but distinguishing what tactic to use when is often the hard bit. Where to cast in open water is one thing I've never seen talked about for example, only time I've seen anyone comment is when theres showing fish.
Just use your plummet, lifting and dropping it a few times, if it feels a solid thud as it touches down you are on a nice firm bottom. If it is cushioned and then when you try and move the plummet you feel a resistance then it is released then you are on silt. Also in really bad, deep silt you can often see bubbles released when you disturb it.
Food for thought:- many a match man will watch his/her neighbours on the bank to see if they're having any success on any particular method, and then adjust their own fishing to the same as the angler that's bagging up. That's fine, I go along with that. But, someone somewhere has to make that first change before others follow suit. Now, here's the bit that my brain struggles with. If nobody's making the changes in their approach, who's copying who? And would you then be the first to make that change in the hunt for a bag full? As much as I love all things fishing, I'm only ever in the persuit of pleasure angling. (Couldn't compete in a match if I wanted to. My old bones can't cope with sustained quick movements to be competitive).
Graham Nash: you say your old bones, round the Midlands there are (veteran) matches, not ex service men’s, but a polite way of saying older, more experienced. The last time I looked they were very well attended. You still had your spring chicken, 50 years old youth and the 75years young, full of experience and seen it all, that just needed a hand out with his nets. The banter on the poolside is also a experience to behold.👴🏻😱💪👍just a thought.
Great video lads keep it up .
Have learnt so much off you two and my fishing has massively got better.
Thanks
Jamie is a legend his record speaks for itself top tips .
This is one the most important basics missing from the majority of 'how-to' fishing videos. Why is the angler fishing there? What are the decisions that led to them fishing there and choosing what tactic to employ? It seems they're often fishing hot pegs, in known areas, in order to produce a bumper session for the cameras. This video was fantastic in explaining these initial decisions. Thumbs up. Adding some diagrams or animation of what's going on underwater and I'd really get my head around it!
I know what your saying mate, I understand the principles of fishing a few methods but distinguishing what tactic to use when is often the hard bit.
Where to cast in open water is one thing I've never seen talked about for example, only time I've seen anyone comment is when theres showing fish.
2 top blokes giving fantastic advice thank you
Hi. I fish a lake that has a maximum depth of 3 feet even in the margins. How would you approach a match in winter on a lake that is this depth ?
Great video and insight lads. Be good to see a summer version
Jamie - "What I'm really looking for is a nice bottom"
Andy - "..... "
Andy's voice in my head - "Cheeky!"
ahh...hollowed out, thats answered a few questions, tyty.
Great vid...nothing like a nice firm bottom.
Brilliant vid ..class
Another great vid,from two top anglers sharing some of their secrets cheers lads 👍
@John mate you must of won loads so tell us what you know .
Top two best fishermen are jamie and Andy.
Hi how do you find a hard bottom and how do you know if it's a silty one thanks
Just use your plummet, lifting and dropping it a few times, if it feels a solid thud as it touches down you are on a nice firm bottom. If it is cushioned and then when you try and move the plummet you feel a resistance then it is released then you are on silt. Also in really bad, deep silt you can often see bubbles released when you disturb it.
Food for thought:- many a match man will watch his/her neighbours on the bank to see if they're having any success on any particular method, and then adjust their own fishing to the same as the angler that's bagging up. That's fine, I go along with that. But, someone somewhere has to make that first change before others follow suit. Now, here's the bit that my brain struggles with. If nobody's making the changes in their approach, who's copying who? And would you then be the first to make that change in the hunt for a bag full?
As much as I love all things fishing, I'm only ever in the persuit of pleasure angling. (Couldn't compete in a match if I wanted to. My old bones can't cope with sustained quick movements to be competitive).
Graham Nash: you say your old bones, round the Midlands there are (veteran) matches, not ex service men’s, but a polite way of saying older, more experienced. The last time I looked they were very well attended. You still had your spring chicken, 50 years old youth and the 75years young, full of experience and seen it all, that just needed a hand out with his nets. The banter on the poolside is also a experience to behold.👴🏻😱💪👍just a thought.
J's in MAP gear? What's that all about?
What venue is this?
Lloyd’s Meadow 👍🏻
Has jamie gone bk to map?
No 🙄 this was filmed about two years ago.
Andy may feeding little and often, these words are not in his vocabulary oosh,
6:15 fill it in lol