Tench fishing - Float Fishing For Tench (Video 121)
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- You join me for a tench fishing trip, rather determined to take a large tench on my favourite method "float fishing", from what can at times be a tricky and challenging water when implementing float tactics. I was to find a special tench and a new personal best come my way.
Please note went for a bit of a different style for this video and as such a bit experimental, I have also used a music track for most of it, my apologies in advance to those of you whom might not enjoy the music, please do feel free to use the mute button.
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Also not sure why I left my arms outstretched like superman whilst raking but there you go haha :P
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I’ve just watched this video again and it’s been filmed and edited really well and nice music etc, but I do like it when you narrate more, telling us about the rig setup, bait used, ground bait, and all that stuff. Don’t be camera shy, you’re great at talking to camera! Cheers mate
Thanks Ian, glad to know it was worth a double viewing, don't worry I will be narrating a bit in my next video, actually quite a bit as it happens.
I second that Ian.
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@Niko Aldo definitely, I have been using Kaldrostream for years myself :)
@Niko Aldo yea, I have been watching on kaldrostream for months myself :D
I keep going back to this video for how amazing it is! And I’ve just purchased the new drennan x-tension specialist float rod roll on spring
Hi Mark, I enjoyed the video and well done on that cracking tench. I sympathise with the blood pressure and weight loss thing. I promised my Dad I'd look after myself a bit better (I like a drink) and lose some weight, he passed away on the 11th Feb so I joined slimming world and have managed to lose a stone in my first 2 weeks (I'm addicted to bananas now). Anyway, keep the videos coming I enjoy your methods and you must be gifted as you catch some beautiful fish. All the best, Matt
Hello there Matthew, firstly can I say that I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my thoughts are with you and as my father bceomes more frail I know I will be facing similar. Well done on losing 2 stone and bananas are brilliant, despite what some health professionals say they are also low on glycemic index and fine for diabetics, I take them fishing with me and 2 per trip keeps you going well. I myself have lost nearly 3 stone and feeling better for it too. Many thanks regarding the video and it is nice to have you along for the ride as such.
Wow 👏what a fantastic fish
Weed rake and a float very Mr Crabtree haha, bloody marvelous tench.
Haha thanks Rob, it was brilliant to have her on the float too.
Great to see you back mark
Thank you Thomas
Hi the fisherman friend...your videos are very beautiful, i already caught tench much smaller and i love this fish, it is a robust and combative fish, pretty mouth , pretty red eyes, the mucus of the tench was used to heal in the Middle Ages , they are really very Big these fish , congratulations 🙏
Hello there Toni and thank you so much for your kind words. Your description is perfect, they are combative but very very pretty fish and smart too. As their nickname suggests often referred to as "the Doctor fish" due to their slime and healing properties.
@@francolinobasco Hello Mark, oh thank you for answering me it makes me happy, very beautiful Green fish and very Smart too, you know his story Well 👍, being young ,i treated my mother of her dry skin problems with this fish, one day i fished 2 large tench that i transported to the house and then released, i keep a divine memory with this fish, the ancient technique to bait the tench consists in throwing several clods of earth with grass and small worms that are in it, in the area where we want to fish,🙏
that's a huge tench, glad to see more videos!
Thanks John, it was a tubby lady and cheers it is nice to be making a few videos once again to share with you all.
Possibly the best fishing videos past or present on TH-cam. Great work and fantastic angling.
Wow thank you Martyn, that is some praise and very very kind of you.
What a tench..... What a guy. :) nicely done dude.
Cheers Peter it was billiant to have her grace my rod, it felt very very special.
Great to see you back Mark, you’ve not lost your touch.
Cracking fish, well done
Thank you so much mate, that means a lot. You know I was worrying so much about having not uploaded a new video, I put a lot into my filming and know you guys put a lot into watching my videos and posting comments, it went through my head many times "what if they think I have stopped making videos" "I have let people down" . I am just so happy to see you chaps have stayed around and so patiently waited for me to upload once again, so thank you so much, I really can't put into words how much it means.
We’re all here buddy. In fact I was chatting to a guy only a few weeks ago and mentioned your videos. What do you know, he was a watcher as well. You’ve certainly not let anyone down, just great to see you back and looking so well.
It’s so good to see the local rivers in your videos too. I fish the Same area so you have loads of support if you need it.
Keep enjoying your fishing, that’s the best therapy out there for any ailment I’d say
Stay fit and fishing!!
Thanks mate, that is so very good to know, my channel is as much about sharing the videos as being able to chat and itneract via the comments and mull over different ideas and thoughts with you chaps.
Good to see you back Mark and what a cracking fish. Great angling, well done mate. More please.
Cheers Mart, she was fin perfect. I promise there will be more videos coming too.
Congratulations Mark, for losing some weight but also for landing the Tench of a lifetime......what a fish! Many thanks for sharing this, it’s much appreciated. Good luck with all your plans, I look forward to the next instalment! Martin.
Cheers Mart, I like fishing for them on ledger too, but if I was to pick I would take float every time, even if on such waters it can be tricky. Thank you for sticking by my channel it means a lot.
Hi Mark, lovely tench. Congratulations! Love the video, please keep them coming. You really capture the true spirit of angling in your videos.
Hello there Clive, thank you so much, it was a real pleasure to be able to catch her too. Thank you for your very kind words.
What a stunner, well done
Thank you so much.
Excellent achievement- a 9 pound tench on the float has got to be one of coarse fishing's greatest prizes- Great stuff, mate... Gazza
Hello there Gareth and thank you, it was a rather special moment and dare I say I can be a bit stubborn in my approach but dearly wanted to have my tinca personal best on float, thankfully she obliged. Thank you so much for your kind words.
What a pearler mark,well done mate
Thanks Del, I was over the moon and some!
A Tench on the float is worth two on the lead, especially when its a pearler like that. another cracking tench Mark. Keep the vids coming,
Cheers Martin I do agree, probably one of my most surreal and wonderful moments.
Mark. Congratulations. A magnificent fish. Well done.
Thank you Patrick.
Well done Mark! A cracking tench on the float! Good to see you back!
Thank you Rhu it is nice to be back and be able to share this fishing trip with you guys, thank you for being so patient during that time too!
Love this video glad I found it again, thank you so much Mark appreciate all the info you share great video 🙏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it Sean :D
Fantastic tench Mark.Great to have you back 👍
Thanks Des, it is good to be back and to see you chaps have stuck by the channel.
It's good to see you back. Take care.
Thank you Adrian it is good to be back. Thank you for watching.
Glad your back, was getting worried , great vid and what a fish to return with, all the best mark .
Thanks Steve, believe me I was getting worried too, partially frustrated due to blood pressure issues and worried I had let you guys down through my own doing, the perindopril tablets are working though and I feel more myself.
Great video once again fella. Awesome tinca. All the very best to you and your family
Thank you Baz! She was so perfect in every way and releasing her was one of the moments you just want to hold on to. Thank you for your kind message I will pass it on to my family.
Nice video, Mark and long expected as well! Congratulations with PB tench monster! I do also have a long history of weight management. At the beginning this proccess is torturous, but as long as You start seeng changes in the mirror it is becoming an exciting quest! The only thing to remember about leaning is that You can always start but never supposed to stop your new healthy lifestyle because it will tend to gain back. Wish You success in both new river angling season and your body transformation!
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Thank you, it has taken me a while to get round to uploading and I am very sorry for having taken so long, I am just glad you guys stand by me and my channel, I am very thankful. It is interesting what you say about slimming, it is so easy to put the weight back on, I am hoping to eventaully lose my man boobs lol.
Hi Mark - great to see you back sir. We missed you and wish you good health
Thank you so much, I am just glad you chaps hung around and remained very patient, that means equally as much to me.
What a fish, Well done that man.
Thank you very kindly, it was a special moment.
Beautiful tench, nice to see a new video from you again. 🙏❤
Thank you so much Viktor, glad you enjoyed it Sir.
Well done Mark on your pb, even more special to get it on the float as well!
All the v best with your health drive! You will get there in time, and will improve your life so much. Mark.
Cheers Mark, it does not get more ideal than that in my book, I would have been happy on ledger, but there is something about float that is simply hard to beat when tench fishing and although it can be tough at times on certain venues, it means you appreciate it more when it happens. Thank you regarding health side, I had a few well meaning guys on youtube point out things were sliding with my weight issues and have/am trying to make that change.
Great to see u back mark. What an amazing video to return with loved the drone action aswell. 👌
Hello there Jordan how are you doing? I hope the carp are treating you kindly, I'm glad you enjoyed the drone footage, as it does give an interesting perspective.
Hi Mark
Really great to see you back posting your videos again and what a supper Tench , there is nothing like being back on the bank catching a fish or 2 . Loved the footage with the drone and keep up the good work with the diet and excercise
Hello there Ross, it's good to hear from you. Believe me I was simply overjoyed to capture such a fish. Thank you regarding the weight loss I will try to keep on top of it and moving forward, I'm also glad you enjoyed the drone footage as it really does give such a nice perspective.
Another lovely and may I say sincere, beautifully created video Mark. Well done mate.
Thank you so much Ian.
Hi good to see you again at the water. and your trips are getting better and better visualized. Nice to see that you use the possibilities of a drone. And congratulations with your PB. And that many may follow. Greeting Jan.
Hello there Jan thank you and it is always good to hear from you, I hope your parents are doing well and father is in better health. Yes I have only just really started using a drone, I won't use it for all my videos as it isn't a compact item, but for videos it really does give such a nice perspective for you chaps to see.
That is a very Nice tench mark.
And a very Nice video too.
Gr andre.
Thank you Andre, I'm glad you enjoyed it, the music is a little different perhaps and might not be something that everyone will like.
Well in that's one of the best looking tench I've ever seen . Good angling☺
Thanks so much Julian, she was rather perfect, although this angler was left in a right state.
I bet you were. Big fish should do that to an angler. That's why we go tight lines bud☺
Very good *Fishing,* Congratulations Fisherman.
Have a very successful week!
Hugs and good fishing!👍🎣🐠🐟
Thank you Suellen
Cracking fish mate. I love catching tench on the float and will be doing a lot more this year. Looking for my first double figure tench this year. Fingers crossed. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Michael, good luck with that, depending on what water you're planning on targeting it can be a good challenge.
@@francolinobasco I'm on the bawburgh complex.
Great video mate, a nice watch
Thanks mate!
What a stonker that tench was. I don't think I've ever seen one as big. Super vid too 👍
Cheers PBL, she was fit to burst that's for sure. Glad you enjoyed the video and content mate.
Another video to keep the fires burning while stuck indoors working. Keep the faith Mark.
Thank you so much mate it has been too long since my last upload, I hope you get out soon on the Wey.
Mark, excellent video as usual and what a Tench! Really good to see you back. Be careful out there and good luck with your health issues. Regards, Rob...
Thanks Rob, I was chuffed to say the very least, believe me it is nice to know you guys have stuck around whilst I had not been uploading, I am very thankful, I will be careful and keep an eye on my health too.
Wow mark what a tench, well done and on a great method the float. Float fishing for bigger species is a drug for me, watching float tear off or straight down by carp or tench or my fave big ol perch. Great vid with your talk of rigs bait tackle. Well done again you lucky man. 🎣
Hey there Barry and thank you, it was a special moment to say the least, I can remember looking into the folds of the landing net and being speechless, better still on float. You're right watching a float dissappear is something else, you certainly cannot beat a perch on float either and I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the videos too.
great video mark
lovely to see you on the back again
and wow what a fish . congrats on the pb
glad to hear you're on the up
a gent and a great guy
Hello there Ben, thank you very much, it is one moment I won't forget and felt very special to have her on the float too. It is good to be feeling better, although a cavity this morning is nagging and in this hot weather that isn't the nicest of feelings.
Great to see you back mark! And what a tench!
Thanks Jack!
Loved the video bud and 'What a stonking tench' .. .. look forward to the next ASAP .. .. .. and Look After Yourself .. .. Wigster x
Thank you John, it was one of those moments us anglers dream of, but to be able to upload it to share with you guys after such a long time without uploading and to find you have all remained steadfast in my abscence is something I cannot put into words. Thank you so much for doing so.
Good to see you back Mark, another fine video
Thank you Gareth, it is just nice that I have finally been able to bring you chaps a new video, it had been a long time.
What a cracking tench. Great to see you back on the bank Mark. Keep up the good work with the video blogs, and don't give up on the light exercise you're doing great buddy. I could lose some weight myself as I'm not a small guy lol. Tight lines Mark keep em coming bud.
Hello there Adrian, thank you it was simply wonderful when that float eventually dipped side ways, I thought it was a special fish by the way it steam rolled off, pity I could not get more footage but my battery grip on the camer ran out whilst playing her. The weight side is helping but it is not easy, so easy to pile the pounds on though. I admit I have comfort eaten when emotionally upset and that has played its part.
Hi Mark, good to see you back out fishing and what a stonker of a tench to kick off the new season. I’ve had a few fish on the Thames so far which is encouraging as it was bad last season. Keep going with the diet, it will certainly help with the blood pressure. Hope you’re dad is ok, maybe get him back on the bank again this season? Looking forward to seeing more videos soon!
Hello Ian, thank you it was the perfect way to get back in action, I was honestly bowled over to have caught her. You are doing well to have a few off the Thames, as with the current weather the river is flowing (if you can call it that) very low and slow, far from ideal. I am hoping the weight management will help the blood pressure. My dad is middling, the heat really does him no favours with the diabetes and he insists on drinking hot cups of tea instead of cold water. It would be nice to have him come out for another trip, I can always try and ask but he can be a little stubborn at times.
Great to see you back Mark, I was wondering where you had gone. Good luck with the exercise regime and the weight loss program, it can only benefit you. You will soon be leaping over the fences to get to the rivers 👍🙂
Cheers Ady, it feels brilliant to be back and with some extra fuel in the tank and fire in that hmm belly which needs to shrink some more lol.
Good to see you back Mark, and about time too..... keep 'em coming.
Thank you Graham, it feels very good to have returned. Thanks for being patient with me and the lack of uploads.
Great to see you again Mark!
Thank you Jemima! It is also nice to see you have stood by my channel, so thank you too.
what a beauty well done mark thanks for sharing matey
Thanks Marc she was very pretty and thank you too for watching.
Lovely tench mark, tight lines
Why thank you ever so much Philip
another top video mark
Cheers Ray.
Great fish good vid well done
Glad you enjoyed it Jon
What a stocker Mark. Well done. I will be back on the bank in the autumn. Been a long time, but bring it on. Ice to see you again. Cheers.
Thanks Gareth, it took me a while to calm down, which also included me some how managing to trip on my rucksack and landing mat and roll over in the swim afterwards lol. No let me just say a huge thank you for sticking by my channel it means a lot as I was worried because I had not uploaded for 3 months.
Great Fish & way to fish Pal nice vid too. ATB with the blood pressure etc You have to keep fit to get on the bank so persevere ;-) Thanks for sharing, Graham.
Thanks Graham, the perindopril is helping and hopefully the weight loss will add to that. You're very welcome regarding the video.
Good to hear, Tight Lines Pal
Good to see you back Mark :)
Thanks Jas, it feels good to be back with a new video for you guys too.
Great video as usual Mark congrats on the weight loss. That Tench was something else well done. Larry
Thank you Larry, it was simply amazing to slip the net under her and thanks regarding the weight loss, I have a fair few more pounds to go though.
Well done Mark excellent.
Thank you Clive, I am guessing the BA is pretty low at the moment too.
Great video Mark, good luck with the diet. You will feel a lot better in the long run.
Thanks Patch, glad you enjoyed it, I hope so too as realising something like the weight is having a negative effect on your passion and being able to bring you chaps videos just isn't good at all.
Congratulations again Mark, superb fish and a great video
Thank you Darren, it feels like an age since my last upload so it was good to finally be able to edit this one.
Mark Erdwin it was worth the wait mate
Well done Mark! A truly stunning Tinca and well deserved too... :-)
Why thanks Mr G :)
Good to see you back Mark and top angling
Thanks Kevin, it is good to be back and also have your support my friend.
Hi Mark
Great to have you back! Hope the blood pressure was ok!!!
Cracking tench AND on the float. 🙂
Congrats on the health changes- keep it up late, trying to do the same!!!
Feeling inspired to tackle the float!
Andy
Hello there Andy, it is nice to hear from you, the blood pressure is now under some control as the doctor has placed me on perindopril tablets and they are helping. Thank you regarding the Tinca it was brilliant to have caught such a tench. Good luck to you if you are planning to head out on the float.
Mark Erdwin Thanks! Yes, I have a ticket for a local tench water this season. I've done a few sessions using feeders so far but the lure of the float is there. I'd love a 7lber on the float!
Well done Mark for speaking out about health and weight as a bloke - many would not be brave enough but so many will relate to what you shared. 🙂
I change jobs in a few weeks so hope to be able to live and fish a bit more.
Great to have you back mate.
Great video Mark. Very nice tench. Hope you get your blood pressure sorted and good luck with your diet /exercise.
Cheers Orolin, I think regardless of medicine my blood pressure peaked during playing of this fish lol. The blood pressure is better it was as high as 168/100 during one check up, but since the perindopril tablets it has been much more stable and reduced to as low as 128/80.
Amazing tinca chap..well done. Saw it in the angling times so was hoping u were going to upload a vid. Luv the aerial shots too.great to see you back & looking in good shape, keep it up.look forward to some more vids on the river🖒🖒
Thank you Dave, it was nice to be able to share the actual footage, you're right the aeriel shots really do add a different dimension.
nice to see you back//.and what a good fish.//catching that fish a pb will have given you ..a. high... b p ///lol ... for a short time.... well good to have you back mark best of look with the diet,and getting your ..b p ../back to normal your young so you will do it.//and look forward to your next outing ,get fit and enjoy your angling mark it is the best medicine there is oh and i liked the intro very country file esque lol john wilson watch your back lol.//nice one and tight lines./////
Hey Stephen, I hope all is well with yourself. She did give me a blood pressure spike, of that I am sure haha, I was overjoyed, it is good to be back though and sharing some content with you guys. Haha I am glad you enjoyed the footage and editing too, John will have a long way to look back over his shoulder and might get neck ache doing it all the way from Thailand lol.
Really liked the video Mark, such a stunning fish on the float too, can't beat catching them old school, and congrats on the weight loss, 2 stone is a great achievement, onwards and upwards my friend, can't wait for the next video, cheers craig
Hello there Craig, I hope you're keeping well and thank you, float does take some beating really, even though I will ledger for them at times, it just isn't quite the same. Thank you regarding the weight loss, it is a long road and i am sure I will suffer set backs and troughs in weight loss.
Whaoo! what a fish!...
Nice video Mark good to see you back. Super tench. Well done losing 2 stone keep up the good work. You can do it buddie.
Thank you Frank, she was in prime condition. Thank you regarding the weight loss, it's an arduous process, but then I shouldn't have packed it on in the first place lol.
Stunning looking swim!
Thanks Gary, I agree with you very very much.
Beautiful Tench Mark
Sorry to here about your poor health. Car on with the exasize
Thank you David and I am doing so albeit must admit my willpower does have the odd relapse.
Mark Erdwin Mark the slower the weight comes off. The slower it takes to put back on 80% what you eat 20% exercise. 100% mental strength Love your videos and your vocabulary. Keep it coming and stay safe sir
great video..cracking tench Mark...I saw it in angling times as well....well done you ...and congrats on weight loss..Mark....
Hello there Kevin, how are you keeping? It was nice to see the capture featured in the Angling times and be able to finally edit this video to share with yourself, thank you for keeping behind my channel and watching the videos.
Mark Erdwin love all your vids...they are great...I've seen some great river venues on my travels as I'm a van driver delivering up and down the country...but unfortunately I've never seen the loddon yet...lol...would love to have a fish on it ...ironically I've done a lot of deliveries around reading /Basingstoke. and surrounding areas...so disappointed not to have seen the loddon....tight lines Mark..keep up the good work...
What a TENCH! Well done mate, and I will always stay subscribed to your videos, I haven't been fishing since March last year because of ill health and can't wait to get back on those rivers 🎣
Thanks Ben, it was really special to land such a fish on the float, also I hope you are on the mend as it is such a horrible feeling as an angler to not be able to get on the bank due to health, wishing you a strong recovery and also thanking you for staying by my channel.
Mark Erdwin thank you, and you're welcome.
great inspiration for the season ahead mate
Thank you :)
Good one, Mark, and great reward. Absolute beautiful tench. Keep at the health stuff too, I've just started getting back into a bit of exercise. Its not easy but it is worth it. Speak soon!
Hello there Vinnster! Thank you it has made my day/week/season, it was a thrilling moment, but in reality tench whatever the size are just simply beautiful creatures. I will try to keep on the straight and less calorific narrow although the odd family bbq does have other ideas. Take care and keep catching those crucians.
Nice one Mark, cracking tinca. I've often wondered what was over the other side in that lake, it always looks lovely (when I've had a sneaky look under the bridge lol).
Well.done on losing the weight too, a good start so keep at it mate and you'll get there.
Hey Mike, thank you very much, I was thinking of you fishing the other lake whilst I was on this particular one. It's a nice lake like most of them are in this area, but also can be a bit of wild west zone at times as I am sure you're more than aware given the location.
Mark Erdwin Indeed, they can be weed hell all of them around there. It's not quite so bad on Nicks now since they've been blue dying it, though personally I prefer no dye and more weed lol.
True I prefer the weed as well, problem is when your lake gets treated it generally filters through the channel and affects the weed on this one too lol.
Mark Erdwin crikey I hadn't even thought of that aspect, ruddy sailing club lol.
Nice to see you after a long time.
Thank you kindly, it is nice just to be able to put up a new video as you guys have been so very patient and I was most worried that many people may have thought my channel was dead.
How quick we forget the old ways of fishing Mark. Myself I've not used worms or bread for years, boilie all the way, how silly is that. A near 10lb on lobs I must get back to this style next spring lots of good tench in my local water mate. Rich.
So very true Richard! Breadflake is such a wonderful tench bait too, counter balances the hook weight well.
Great to see you back on the bank! A short video but with a bloody awesome result 👌
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video and I was bowled over with the result.
Mark Erdwin I’m not surprised, an absolute tank!
tremendous tench mark.great video.keep em coming. well done on losing 2 stone.juicing is good to look in to,the results are remarkable.
Thank you Robert, I will try to keep the content flowing, someone else suggested juicing and another person recommended a keto diet, I must admit I have cut all sugar out from tea, have not had a coffee in a good few months and have increased my water intake to increase my hydration and to keep myself feeling full, I have also been eating mainly porridge for breakfast and some days I have had porridge breakfast and dinner, with no toppings on it, it is helping.
What a fish, fair play Mark, great vid
Cheers Martin, just glad to be able to share this short video with you guys.
love the video keep going fishing
Thank you Shaun and will do once I can get household repairs and other chores out the way mate.
Great to see you back. Lovely Tench.
Well done on the weight loss, your body will thank you for been a bit slender. I also need to shed a few stone as my joints now ache as I am getting older.
Hey Gary! it is great to hear from you and I know the aching feeling, it will really help to lose some weight. Also do pass my congratulations on to Lydia for passing her driving test.
Thank you Mark, Lydia is buzzing like a fridge.
Awesome fish buddy .. cheers Chris & Sam ..
Thanks chaps glad you enjoyed it!
Great fish great vid .
Thanks Sme :)
Well done mate. Best videos on TH-cam. If you build it they will come.
Wow thank you Dream Chaser, that is very kind of you to say such a thing.
Dream chaser...u been listening to James O'Brien on LBC....haha
Great tench mate and good to see you on the bank making vids again.
Thank you Ross, I was very very happy to have caught her and it feels brilliant to be back.
Brilliant, great to see you back at it. Really can’t wait to get the fishing bit between my teeth again.
Hello there Chris! It is nice to see that you enjoyed the video and good of you to take time to stop by and post a comment. I agree on the fishing front, I would also like to get out again, but keep thinking about oxygen levels and such, at the same time I don't want to wish this weather away as it has been a good few years since we have been able to say the words "proper summer" and I guess you could call this one, although I do wonder how long before most areas start receiving hose pipe bans and such.
Wonderful.... Just wonderful
Why thank you so much Richard.
cracking tench that mark, well done mate and congrats on the new pb👍
Thanks Mark it is probably my favourite way of catching them.
Double the size of any Tench i've ever caught, good stuff!
Baggamuss, it was unreal to land her, very special, thank you so much for taking the time to watch.
Nice Tench Mark well done. I hope your keep well an keep up the great work
Thanks Luke! I will try to keep on a more healthy road now, generally trying to remain calmer to help my blood pressure as well as being on tablets, both of which are helping.
what a fine specimen angler Mark Erdwin is
Sometimes you get lucky Tim and I felt very fortunate.
Holy smokes!! That Tench is enormous, well done ;))
haha thanks Iain, I did think she might be a double but not quite, dead happy with her though.
My new favourite TH-camr great angler!!!
Why thank you Mr Young! Cheers for subscribing too :)
There he is! hi Mark been a while nice to see you back on the bank after so long and what a return! corking new PB tench that looked an absolute beauty i would have been dancing around for days after that lol. I'm the same as you in terms of weight, i have gone on diets and lost a bit, then got back on the munchies and put it all back on and more again and thats where i am now. Its difficult to stick at it with diets and limiting yourself to what you can eat but the rewards are there.
If you lived closer to me we could do walks/light jogs together i think it helps when you have someone else in the same boat to work with when dieting and exercising but never mind.
Since your last video i've been fishing one or two different venues, i fished at the well known Makins fishery last week in the blistering sun and had my first go at method feeder fishing. Just waiting for a new rod to arrive and hopefully i'll be giving pellet waggler fishing a go on Wednesday, i am waiting for a Maver Genesis Pro 11ft pellet waggler rod, and i now have a MAP ACS 4000FD reel, very nice reel with the automatic line clip system.
Hope to see you again soon mate tight lines.
Hello there mate, it is good to hear from you, I was made up with this particular fish, although I love tench in general no matter the size, they have an almost friendly look to them, which helps hide how cute they can be when it comes to tempting a bite on this particular venue. You are right about the weight loss it can be swings and roundabouts with weight gain, the best I ever managed was dropping from 18 stone to 11 and that was a diet of bananas every day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, needless to say I never wanted to see another banana ever again (lol) but it worked and to this day I think to myself I have felt as happy or healthy since that time, however I was also younger then 18/20 and easier to shift weight. I think you are right when you say that it helps to have someone to bounce off of with exercise as it keeps you both motivated during those harder periods. I know of Makins fishery, it is quite well known, the tackle you have ordered is very good, I know the MAP reels and the automatic line clip system is quite a good idea in my opinion.
I was the same at that age, in fact when i was 16/17 i lost probably about 5 stone and ever since then my weight has slowly crept up with the odd diet and fat burning sessions to get it down a bit but i'm at my biggest i've ever been at the mo...just dont have the motivation to keep up the diet/jogs.
I get some decent exercise when fishing though, mainly with loading and unloading my car as i have a few flights of stairs to negotiate and some heavy gear, mainly my seatbox. I'll be back at Makins not tomorrow but the Monday after, off to my local fishery the Riddings on Wednesday and Thursday and i've had a notification telling me my rod has arrived with the collection code so picking that up tomorrow.
When/where will you be fishing next? is the lake you're fishing in this video the same moody- as you say- lake you fished for Tench at before? is it day ticket?
Great to see you back mark enjoying your angling : )...what a Tinca!. Not too sure about the new production though. Much prefer to see you coming across swims and your experience in fishing them. Sometimes less is more : )
Cheers Andrew, I hear what you're saying and also agree, I guess I didn't chat as much becuase I felt a little awkward having not uploaded for a while, rest assured the next video (brook fishing) will see me doing so mate.