I used to fish there loads around 2006/7. Might have to give it another visit soon for some winter sport. I preferred Gils as it used to be stuffed with silvers.
That’s good to know Rob. Last time I fished a match there was mid-winter and I blanked on Trotters...not a bite. Proper spat my dummy out and vowed never to go again. It’s time for me to get back definitely :-)
It's great that a legend like your self is giving tips to us novices love the working tub and the stopwatch ideas but would you think to get the bigger fish it's best to scale up Loved watching the vid by the way.
My theory with a method feeder is its best to use your loose feed and feeder size to catch bigger fish rather than the hook bait .... I’ll be back on a warmer day and hopefully some bigger lads are feeding
I do mate,worked for me yesterday,6 quality carp,10 ide,used with a Guru maggot feeder,use those tiny tiny bands,holds a live and a dead red together,I was on a 4 inch hooklegnth and a 16 hook,basically a maggot method feeder....
@@simonchaddock3694 Hello Simon, Middy Tackle International only specify a Weight of 815g at 13 metres but from my knowledge on the bank it's a great bit of kit to use. It's a different Carbon Fusion and has power.. .
Do you think as you are putting a fresh pellet on every time that the fish like the pellet slightly softer and the 5 to 8 mins for a bite is because the pellet was hard when you first cast in. I am no professional just an old git but I often leave the pellet on for a second or third fish....
I like ther way you’re thinking Brian... I always change the pellet as sometimes I think they aren’t keen on a hard pellet, it’s a habit I’ve got in to .... maybe a bad habit ?
@@RobWootton It was just a thought as I often have a few pre soaked pellets on the side and use a pellet bander to band them, often in different flavours as I think sometimes they like the pellet a bit "fluffy" before taking it. Keep the videos coming as I have learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Match anglers have ruined holly farm. I was a member and a constant visitor. Then it was taken over and new owner was only interested in matches ( making more money ) I fished there for approx 8 years, but once the matches started , it went down hill. There were days I’d go and couldn’t fish due to match on Trotters and Gills. Shame
Banging Venu m8 been a few times match fish I'm with the Travelers rest angling club ! Top advice Buddy'👌
Great tips, thanks Rob. 👍🏻
I used to fish there loads around 2006/7. Might have to give it another visit soon for some winter sport. I preferred Gils as it used to be stuffed with silvers.
Both lakes have been stocked so I’m
Told 👍
That’s good to know Rob. Last time I fished a match there was mid-winter and I blanked on Trotters...not a bite. Proper spat my dummy out and vowed never to go again. It’s time for me to get back definitely :-)
It's great that a legend like your self is giving tips to us novices love the working tub and the stopwatch ideas but would you think to get the bigger fish it's best to scale up Loved watching the vid by the way.
My theory with a method feeder is its best to use your loose feed and feeder size to catch bigger fish rather than the hook bait .... I’ll be back on a warmer day and hopefully some bigger lads are feeding
Cheers Rob
Fishing for squirrels love it 😀
Great video rob keep them coming...25QDA on a 10ft rod 🤔
Cheers ... That’s a Preston centris reel 👍
@@RobWootton 🙈 my mistake 🤣🤣 i through it was a bit over kill for 10ft rod 😅
Great fishery! Cracking video too 🙌🏽
absolutely pal fantastic place. caught a 15 pound ghostie on trotters lake.
Great video rob nice👍👍
Nice one rob tight lines stay safe
Great video rob
Class again Rob always enjoy your tutorials always something to learn thanks mate 🌟. Just a question please would you band maggots?
Cheers Jeff ... banding mags .. it’s not something I do a lot of
I do mate,worked for me yesterday,6 quality carp,10 ide,used with a Guru maggot feeder,use those tiny tiny bands,holds a live and a dead red together,I was on a 4 inch hooklegnth and a 16 hook,basically a maggot method feeder....
@@ianc4681 Cheers Brian handy tip 👍
@@JeffOrtega33 yw bud👍🏻
Brilliant video Rob what box you sat on
A well used Preston absolute black
@@RobWootton cheers rob
Rob fellow leicester lad here...one of the ponds I fish is low clarity...would you put a dark ground bait in or one with more flavour?
Cheers
Paul
The more coloured it is - the more smellier it needs to be.and colour for me is less important .... what lake is it ? Would I know?
@@RobWootton cheers Rob , it's snake hill near markfield.
Which side trays do you use rob? Also was your method free running or semi fixed? Great video btw 👍
Cheers 👍Semi fixed .. so I can have the tip a bit slacker
@@RobWootton
Cheers 🍻 which side trays are you using mate?
A chap in Holland made them for me about 8 years ago
They look the business
Brilliant vid rob so thank you. Would you always start up tight to the bank and work back to you or vice versa ??
i quess that lake is full of fish becouse in Romania when i go mthod feeder fishing, or fishing i wait even 1h with no bite :))
It’s a Great Lake 🤙
It’s because we don’t eat our fish !
@@Keepitsimple-m4p but why not ? i also don't kinda eat fish oftet, even if i go fishing... but still why you guys do not ?
Im thinking of getting a xk55 16mtr would you recommend one for commercials and other freshwater venues
Yes for sure ... really strong, not the lightest but deffo one of if not THE stiffest and strongest at that price points
Do you know what the weight is at 13mtrs and 16mtrs?
@@simonchaddock3694
Hello Simon, Middy Tackle International only specify a Weight of 815g at 13 metres but from my knowledge on the bank it's a great bit of kit to use. It's a different Carbon Fusion and has power.. .
Do you think as you are putting a fresh pellet on every time that the fish like the pellet slightly softer and the 5 to 8 mins for a bite is because the pellet was hard when you first cast in. I am no professional just an old git but I often leave the pellet on for a second or third fish....
I like ther way you’re thinking Brian... I always change the pellet as sometimes I think they aren’t keen on a hard pellet, it’s a habit I’ve got in to .... maybe a bad habit ?
@@RobWootton It was just a thought as I often have a few pre soaked pellets on the side and use a pellet bander to band them, often in different flavours as I think sometimes they like the pellet a bit "fluffy" before taking it. Keep the videos coming as I have learned a lot from you. Thank you.
What is your pb squirrel?
Which box are you using rob?
A well used Preston absolute black
Every fish in great condition … a few matches will sort that out 🤔
Why’s that? 🤷♂️
Rob
No way would the pellets be done in time from your house to holly the way you drive 😂
Slow and steady now mate
Match anglers have ruined holly farm. I was a member and a constant visitor. Then it was taken over and new owner was only interested in matches ( making more money ) I fished there for approx 8 years, but once the matches started , it went down hill. There were days I’d go and couldn’t fish due to match on Trotters and Gills. Shame
Don’t want to catch squirrels 😂