Do you know what mate, I just want to say thank you. I’ve seen a couple of your comments saying how people are angry you’re doing this, and I can’t stand people getting mad over good people sharing knowledge. The numbers of people fishing in general - especially youngsters, in the age of computer games and TikTok 🙄 - are dwindling massively. And the way I see it is, for locals who regularly fish the river, they probably don’t need your help in these vids. But for those like myself, who is NOT local, to drive an hour and half+ to what is already a notoriously difficult river to fish, with no idea where to start, it’s a god-send! And also, I don’t live close enough to be doing it that regularly to piss off the ‘locals’. Thanks so much again. Gonna get myself over after going through all your vids for a little session 😄
Thank you so much for the amazing comments buddy, it means a lot to me..👍 It's a real shame there are people out there who seem to want it all to themselves not realising that if we all behaved like that know one would be able to fish non-local rivers anymore. Glad i could help in some way for you..😊 If you have any questions about the spots I've covered so far, I'll be glad to help anytime.. Thanks again bud..😊👍🎣🐟
@@MUCKER671 No worries mate, thanks for the vids! I guess I would ask, out of them all, which would be your go-to for barbel? Not fussed about size too much, but would like a half decent chance of getting one!
For me, fishing from the bank it's gotta be Aragon Avenue or Cigarette Island at Hampton Court, otherwise if you can borrow or have the finances to buy a new or used small inflatable dinghy around the 2 - 2.4mtr mark DO IT..! The Thames completely changes its tune from a boat, the difference is incredible..! Its something to do with the angle of the line in the water i recon. The line fishing vertically from a boat rather than horizontally from the bank is a massive advantage (the fish aren't used to it) Chertsey Wier can be productive using the dinghy, i launch a few metres downstream of the small free car park by the bridge. If you can't get your hands on a small dinghy / tender try to make it a mission as it will change everything for you..!! For now though definitely Aragon Avenue and Hampton Court are the best bet, i wouldn't necessarily fish alone here at night, but that's the best time to be fishing really other than when it's in flood. I use Carp tactics with 18mm Fishy Trout Pellet Boilies as bait with a homemade very high oil and super hard/sticky Trout Pellet Paste that stays on for as long as possible around the weight bait and hook as explained in some of my other videos. No loose feed..! Just patience..!! Aragon and Hampton have both got completely clear bottoms so you can take your pick on where you cast in normal conditions.. General rule of thumb is the higher the river the closer you fish.. Remember, getting a small boat changes everything.. hope this helps you out buddy keep me informed on how you do. Tight Lines..😊👍🎣🐟
@@MUCKER671 thanks so much mate for such a detailed reply! Yesss, boat sounds a great idea and like the idea of it. Can afford to get one for sure.. gonna start on the banks this winter then treat myself next summer :) Do you need to register a small inflatable for use on the Thames still?? Or can u just rock up and crack on haha. Obvs I will look into it, but whilst here am ‘thinking aloud’ so thought would ask
I used to pick mine up from the Lock keeper at Chertsey also at Shepperton lock, really nice people normally. I used to launch the dinghy then pop in to see the keeper to pay & pick up a small reg/license number that you need to display. Honestly though, most of the time they didn't charge me co's the dinghy was so small, just 2.4mtrs. If i remember correctly there were 3 or 4 different choices of boat permits you could buy, ranging from 1 day to a whole year. Its been a while but i think it used to be £10 for 3 days..? Park in the tiny car park just at the end of Chertsey Bridge if there's space..🤞 You can launch an inflatable close to the car here. Shepperton Wier has a small Slipway, i show that spot in my Shepperton Wier video. I'm up filming at Chertsey Layham area in the next few days so maybe worth keeping an eye out for that soon, ill be going into great detail about the boat access amongst other things. Hope this helps you buddy.😊👍🎣🐟
Hello again! Hope all well. I’m thinking of trying this stretch soon - just for a few hours in an afternoon and evening - and you will certainly get the credit if I do. I have some spare maggots and love the sound of trying for chub on the waggler. I’m always happy to feed for a good while, too, but am fearful of the bleak!! Have you found it’s possible to feed them off using the tactics described, or do the chub push them off if they are in the mood? I’m guessing the latter but also wondering if I should take alternative baits/feed like pellets or corn… 🤔 However, if you think I should have faith in that steady trickle of maggots then I will give it a go and I’d be heaven if I could hook into one or two chub on the wag n mag! 🎣🐟
Could be quite Bleak'y in these low conditions, you can feed um off sometimes with patience. Someone told me they've banned night fishing here & Hampton Court recently, best check bud.. For me in these conditions I'd go Fishy Boilie & Paste round the Weight & Bait & cast around a bit. Fishings hard at the mo. Done three sessions last week & only 1 Bream from Chertsey. I'm currently sitting in the Waggon at Shepperton Wier contemplating some filming today and Friday. If you fancy a chat I'll be back at the car park between 7.30pm to 8pm. "in theory". Let me know how you get on. Ps big perch being caught around the trees at Walton Lane Pt2 bud.!
@@MUCKER671 Thanks! I thought I'd already replied from my phone but just checked and maybe the gremlins got in the way... Good to know it's fishing hard (from an expectation management point of view!) and also that night fishing might not be possible now, but that wasn't in my plan, beyond dusk, this week, so not a problem. I may still give it a go - later this afternoon being a possibility - and be prepared to sit it out on a big bait while I feed up the bleak 😆 I would love to have a phone chat or take you for a pint sometime, if you really don't mind. No rush but your channel and Neil Wayte have recently become my very generous and much appreciated mines of information about fishing the Thames. I can't believe I've come to it so late, but I still have 3-4 teens hanging around the place and it's only in the last year I've rediscovered this thing called 'spare time'... If you are happy to chat then perhaps you could mail me your number to themagicoffishing@gmail.com and then we can text, WA or chat. Cheers
@@johnmoorwood9360 would love to meet up for a pint sometime that would be no problem at all. Having major problems with cell phone service at the moment I'm stuck under a tree in a Weir surrounded by all sorts of stuff. I'll ping you later and we'll have a chat. 😊😊
Pleasure bud..😊 some people are really angry about me doing this but I've searched all over the place over my life and had many disappointed trips not knowing anough about places.. That's one of the reasons why i do these, too help people out a bit.. Thanks again for the nice comment it's really appreciated buddy..👍 P.s Tomorrow I'll be posting one on Moseley Lock ( gorgeous spot).. 😊👍
Hi Mucker.. I love your video's, they bring back so many memories as I used to fish these places in my youth. I was also privileged to live on Ash island for nine years until 2004 and the fishing at the back of the island is absolutely awesome. Keep up the really interesting work and thanks.
Mucker your information is incredibly...the detail is something else. I've not fished the Thames for years, but now I'm retired and have a converted van will definitely be giving it a respectful go (always respect the locals and residents) regards Mick
Thank you Mick thats really appreciated, i do my best..🥴 Plenty more Vids on the horizon but fuel prices are incredible at the moment. If you need any advice on any of the spots in my vids I'm always happy to help bud.😊👍
Thanks that really nice of you! The main problem for me with my lock down convered van is height barriers. Not watched all your videos yet, so playing catch up. I did actually have a go at Abingdon, last year. I'm not after the wackers anymore, just want to enjoy my fishing. Perch is my main focus...stunning fish! Thanks once again 👍
I have the same problem with hight restrictions in my Toyota campervan, its my main means of transport, i also have a roof tent on top of it..🥴🥴 Can be really problematic sometimes.. I know of a few spots that don't have restrictions, Walton Lane/Desborough Cut Island Pt1 and especially Pt2 in my playlist if you're interested in Perch. Let me know when you're ready and I'll help you out.. P.s most of my vids will show the parking info if you get around to watching them bud..😊👍
As I'm retired now, I do go away for a few days and return to the pub for food and refreshments, especially as the days are so short now. I think I may have watched the video you refer to. All you bouncy arrows and location tips save hours, if not many days of research! Not sure when I'm going as yet as also restoring a motor cycle, but hopefully before Christmas. 🤞 thanks once again, sharing years of knowledge is invaluable! Have you ever fished the upper Thames, above Abingdon..or is that more middle Thames?
I've only ever fished the free sections from the tidal Thames around Richmond to the end of the free fishing just before Staines I'm afraid. If you like camping with pubs and fishing I'd suggest AppsCourt, i titled it AppsCourt Cats And Camping on TH-cam, it's my first ever vid i did. You can park in the main field right next to the river but only when the weather has been dry for a while or Chertsey Camping Club and Laleham Camping which have pub's nearby, Walton On Thames camping is a lovely site but only basic amenities with a small section of the River Ember that has a couple of accessible swims for a small fee, not to sure about the pubs here though. Chertsey Camping has room for around three fishermen for a small fee if you're staying there with one swim in the N/Eastern corner that's tight but has good access to the main wier. Good Barbel almost under your feet..! Sorry i couldn't help you with the middle Thames..😊👍
Really grateful to you for sharing your knowledge and experience of where to fish on the Thames. Have lived around these areas for years and really didn’t know of some of them. Keep up the great posts, really appreciated by proper anglers I’m sure and a breath of fresh air rather than the usual secret squirrels!!
Great message my friend and most appreciated.. Planning on filming all the accessible Lock & Wier Pass locations, some with good access for Blue Badge holders. Not too sure who to contact for special access & fishing info yet. I will have to be smart in my approach i think.. Thanks again..😊👍 P.s Love the Secret Squirrel analogy..😂 Tight Lines..🐟🎣
Cheers bud, glad you liked it.! It's a great place in a flood, fishing under the trees with luncheon meat or large Lob Worms as Bait. Hampton Court next hopefully..😊👍
I gotta say your videos are great. I live in Dartford and river fishing ain't too good over this way, but I will definitely travel over that side for some river fishing. 👍
Thanks bud..😊 That's the main reason for doing the vids, so many people unaware of the fishing that can be had here. If your not a local it can be a risk of disappointment travelling somewhere and not knowing what to expect. Done it myself for years.. So many people have thanked me, even some locals who didn't know about these places. It makes my day..😁 Thanks bud..😊👍
Another great video, I've fished Ciggy Island, used to get very busy, never knew about this. I was looking at your Walton vids again, didn't realise it's literally just upstream where we used to fish opposite Sunbury Court Island doh, last time I fished there got plagued by the crabs
Oh yeah the dreaded Mitten Crab.. 🦀😱 I haven't suffered with them over the last few years not sure if there are less or if I've changed my Baits etc to work more effectively.? I think there's just a lot less of them now 😊👍
Thanks for the comment bud..👍Would of loved to, just don't like to disturb people in Bivvy's. Did you catch in the end, cos you'd been there a while if I'm correct..? It was very hard conditions that week..😊👍
@@MUCKER671 yes mate 3 small barbel few bream plenty of silvers and perch. Not a single carp tho lol. Oh and had a nice trout out same spot few days ago
Very cool bud, I'll take 3 small Barbel any day, shame about the Carp. Thanks for the info, it's nice to speak to someone who is prepared to talk about it. So that's two nice people I've spoken from and on that day know..!😊👍
Lol.. Thanks bud..👍 Hope your well.. I haven't had the chance to get back to the Thames lately, really hoping to in the next couple of weeks.🤞 Gonna film & fish from my Bellyboat in some of the spots I've covered in the past, sooner rather than later. Been posting Bellyboat vids fishing in the local Harbour lately plus just got back from a Deepsea Fishing trip in it. It's only 2mtr long.. What a looney..🤣👍 Great to chat again and Tight Lines to you my friend..
Great idea bud..! I'll definitely look into that. I think the access to them is a bit restricted but I'm gonna do some digging around.. Wier Passes are available on some spots so fingers crossed.. Cheers buddy..! 😊👍
Hi mucker Great informative videos. Love fishing rivers. Could you put the post codes of the arrears that you fish or the locations of your videos please Tight lines mucker
Very good idea my friend..🤔💡 Now you've mentioned it i think i should do a short vid updating all my Fishing Playlist post codes. Here's the Aragon Avenue code if this helps and thanks for the input. 😊👍 Thames Ditton KT7 0PX
Another fantastic video. Have you done one on Cigarette Island? I've fished on the Ember there and it looks very fishy, but blanked and blanked! I did see a youngster catch Pike there in winter which was impressive. Would you know if it's a good spot for barbel? Thanks
Hi buddy, thanks so much for your lovely comments it's really appreciated.. I've posted a video on Cigarette Island it's "part 7" in my free fishing playlist. I would definitely recommend it for Barbel, i talk in the video about how i fish under the trees in flooded conditions, one of the best spots on it's day, parking isn't free though I'm afraid. I show the parking info in the vid.. The Kingslawn stretch "part 4" in the playlist is really good on its day as well, free Parking but not many spaces. As for tactics, Walton On Thames "part 2" in the playlist 10mins 40 seconds in is a picture explaining my rig and bait etc. I use this rig and bait all over the River Thames in all conditions and on nearly every river i fish. Hope this helps you..😊👍🎣🐟
@@MUCKER671 I did watch part 7 with terrific interest. There is free parking at Hampton Court Station, but is is often full. There is a lay by directly outside the station southbound next to the car dealer. I have cheered in the past when I can get a spot there rather than paying for parking in the train station car park.
Hi buddy thanks for the lovely question.😊 I haven't fished much for the last couple of years or so co's of health issues. Not sure if or even when I'll be wetting a line again so it would be difficult to meet up I'm afraid. I'm always available if you need any detailed advice on any stretch of the Thames & Wye that i know, from the Tidal Richmond to Layham & Symonds Yat area on the River Wye. If you have a spot on the Thames in mind that i haven't covered yet let me know & I'll post a more detailed video on it for you..? Wish i could help more.. 😔 Plus I've received threats because of the Videos I'm posting. I was basically accosted 5 times when filming at Walton Lane, one person tried to through me in the Thames while filming at the Walton Lane stretch (which didn't go well for him buy the way) 😉 plus online threats as well. Lots of selfish people out there I'm afraid my friend..👎Please don't think that i mean you when i say this..🙏🙏 I hope you understand that meeting up with people i don't really know could be risky for me. It won't stop me from posting vids.. 😊👍
Thanks for your comment Peter, it's really appreciated..👍I quite enjoy helping out if i can, I've learnt a few things myself chatting with everyone. Maybe I've got too much time on my hands.. Lol..😂 Thanks again and Tight Lines..😊👍
Not the safest place at night but one of the best barbel swims on the thames some of our eastern block cousins have ruined it over there shame cigarette island is second best Aragon avenue is the best because the water from the ember weir comes out and flows down the river and produces some of the best barbel known to man.
Definitely have to keep your wits about you sometimes at night on the River Thames. The most unsafe I feel is when I'm actually walking around with a small Gopro filming. I've been abused countless amount of times over the last couple of years, mainly from boozed up druggies though. Definitely one of the best swims..! Thanks for your comment it's definitely appreciated bud..!😊👍🐟🎣
Night Fishing Is Apparently Banned Here At The Moment. Check EA Website for updates. Great spot for Barbel in the right conditions here.😊👍
Do you know what mate, I just want to say thank you. I’ve seen a couple of your comments saying how people are angry you’re doing this, and I can’t stand people getting mad over good people sharing knowledge. The numbers of people fishing in general - especially youngsters, in the age of computer games and TikTok 🙄 - are dwindling massively. And the way I see it is, for locals who regularly fish the river, they probably don’t need your help in these vids. But for those like myself, who is NOT local, to drive an hour and half+ to what is already a notoriously difficult river to fish, with no idea where to start, it’s a god-send! And also, I don’t live close enough to be doing it that regularly to piss off the ‘locals’. Thanks so much again. Gonna get myself over after going through all your vids for a little session 😄
Thank you so much for the amazing comments buddy, it means a lot to me..👍
It's a real shame there are people out there who seem to want it all to themselves not realising that if we all behaved like that know one would be able to fish non-local rivers anymore.
Glad i could help in some way for you..😊
If you have any questions about the spots I've covered so far, I'll be glad to help anytime..
Thanks again bud..😊👍🎣🐟
@@MUCKER671 No worries mate, thanks for the vids! I guess I would ask, out of them all, which would be your go-to for barbel? Not fussed about size too much, but would like a half decent chance of getting one!
For me, fishing from the bank it's gotta be Aragon Avenue or Cigarette Island at Hampton Court, otherwise if you can borrow or have the finances to buy a new or used small inflatable dinghy around the 2 - 2.4mtr mark DO IT..! The Thames completely changes its tune from a boat, the difference is incredible..! Its something to do with the angle of the line in the water i recon. The line fishing vertically from a boat rather than horizontally from the bank is a massive advantage (the fish aren't used to it) Chertsey Wier can be productive using the dinghy, i launch a few metres downstream of the small free car park by the bridge. If you can't get your hands on a small dinghy / tender try to make it a mission as it will change everything for you..!!
For now though definitely Aragon Avenue and Hampton Court are the best bet, i wouldn't necessarily fish alone here at night, but that's the best time to be fishing really other than when it's in flood. I use Carp tactics with 18mm Fishy Trout Pellet Boilies as bait with a homemade very high oil and super hard/sticky Trout Pellet Paste that stays on for as long as possible around the weight bait and hook as explained in some of my other videos. No loose feed..! Just patience..!!
Aragon and Hampton have both got completely clear bottoms so you can take your pick on where you cast in normal conditions.. General rule of thumb is the higher the river the closer you fish..
Remember, getting a small boat changes everything.. hope this helps you out buddy keep me informed on how you do. Tight Lines..😊👍🎣🐟
@@MUCKER671 thanks so much mate for such a detailed reply! Yesss, boat sounds a great idea and like the idea of it. Can afford to get one for sure.. gonna start on the banks this winter then treat myself next summer :) Do you need to register a small inflatable for use on the Thames still?? Or can u just rock up and crack on haha. Obvs I will look into it, but whilst here am ‘thinking aloud’ so thought would ask
I used to pick mine up from the Lock keeper at Chertsey also at Shepperton lock, really nice people normally.
I used to launch the dinghy then pop in to see the keeper to pay & pick up a small reg/license number that you need to display. Honestly though, most of the time they didn't charge me co's the dinghy was so small, just 2.4mtrs. If i remember correctly there were 3 or 4 different choices of boat permits you could buy, ranging from 1 day to a whole year. Its been a while but i think it used to be £10 for 3 days..?
Park in the tiny car park just at the end of Chertsey Bridge if there's space..🤞 You can launch an inflatable close to the car here. Shepperton Wier has a small Slipway, i show that spot in my Shepperton Wier video.
I'm up filming at Chertsey Layham area in the next few days so maybe worth keeping an eye out for that soon, ill be going into great detail about the boat access amongst other things.
Hope this helps you buddy.😊👍🎣🐟
Hello again! Hope all well. I’m thinking of trying this stretch soon - just for a few hours in an afternoon and evening - and you will certainly get the credit if I do. I have some spare maggots and love the sound of trying for chub on the waggler. I’m always happy to feed for a good while, too, but am fearful of the bleak!! Have you found it’s possible to feed them off using the tactics described, or do the chub push them off if they are in the mood? I’m guessing the latter but also wondering if I should take alternative baits/feed like pellets or corn… 🤔 However, if you think I should have faith in that steady trickle of maggots then I will give it a go and I’d be heaven if I could hook into one or two chub on the wag n mag! 🎣🐟
Could be quite Bleak'y in these low conditions, you can feed um off sometimes with patience. Someone told me they've banned night fishing here & Hampton Court recently, best check bud.. For me in these conditions I'd go Fishy Boilie & Paste round the Weight & Bait & cast around a bit. Fishings hard at the mo. Done three sessions last week & only 1 Bream from Chertsey. I'm currently sitting in the Waggon at Shepperton Wier contemplating some filming today and Friday.
If you fancy a chat I'll be back at the car park between 7.30pm to 8pm. "in theory". Let me know how you get on. Ps big perch being caught around the trees at Walton Lane Pt2 bud.!
@@MUCKER671 Thanks! I thought I'd already replied from my phone but just checked and maybe the gremlins got in the way... Good to know it's fishing hard (from an expectation management point of view!) and also that night fishing might not be possible now, but that wasn't in my plan, beyond dusk, this week, so not a problem. I may still give it a go - later this afternoon being a possibility - and be prepared to sit it out on a big bait while I feed up the bleak 😆 I would love to have a phone chat or take you for a pint sometime, if you really don't mind. No rush but your channel and Neil Wayte have recently become my very generous and much appreciated mines of information about fishing the Thames. I can't believe I've come to it so late, but I still have 3-4 teens hanging around the place and it's only in the last year I've rediscovered this thing called 'spare time'... If you are happy to chat then perhaps you could mail me your number to themagicoffishing@gmail.com and then we can text, WA or chat. Cheers
@@johnmoorwood9360 would love to meet up for a pint sometime that would be no problem at all. Having major problems with cell phone service at the moment I'm stuck under a tree in a Weir surrounded by all sorts of stuff. I'll ping you later and we'll have a chat. 😊😊
Need more people like your self, proper genuine chap thanks pal
Pleasure bud..😊 some people are really angry about me doing this but I've searched all over the place over my life and had many disappointed trips not knowing anough about places.. That's one of the reasons why i do these, too help people out a bit.. Thanks again for the nice comment it's really appreciated buddy..👍
P.s Tomorrow I'll be posting one on Moseley Lock ( gorgeous spot).. 😊👍
Hi Mucker.. I love your video's, they bring back so many memories as I used to fish these places in my youth. I was also privileged to live on Ash island for nine years until 2004 and the fishing at the back of the island is absolutely awesome. Keep up the really interesting work and thanks.
Thanks so much for the nice comments, really appreciate it bud and I'm glad it brought back some memories for you. There normally the best..!! 😊👍
Mucker your information is incredibly...the detail is something else. I've not fished the Thames for years, but now I'm retired and have a converted van will definitely be giving it a respectful go (always respect the locals and residents) regards Mick
Thank you Mick thats really appreciated, i do my best..🥴 Plenty more Vids on the horizon but fuel prices are incredible at the moment.
If you need any advice on any of the spots in my vids I'm always happy to help bud.😊👍
Thanks that really nice of you! The main problem for me with my lock down convered van is height barriers. Not watched all your videos yet, so playing catch up. I did actually have a go at Abingdon, last year. I'm not after the wackers anymore, just want to enjoy my fishing. Perch is my main focus...stunning fish! Thanks once again 👍
I have the same problem with hight restrictions in my Toyota campervan, its my main means of transport, i also have a roof tent on top of it..🥴🥴 Can be really problematic sometimes.. I know of a few spots that don't have restrictions, Walton Lane/Desborough Cut Island Pt1 and especially Pt2 in my playlist if you're interested in Perch.
Let me know when you're ready and I'll help you out..
P.s most of my vids will show the parking info if you get around to watching them bud..😊👍
As I'm retired now, I do go away for a few days and return to the pub for food and refreshments, especially as the days are so short now. I think I may have watched the video you refer to. All you bouncy arrows and location tips save hours, if not many days of research! Not sure when I'm going as yet as also restoring a motor cycle, but hopefully before Christmas. 🤞 thanks once again, sharing years of knowledge is invaluable! Have you ever fished the upper Thames, above Abingdon..or is that more middle Thames?
I've only ever fished the free sections from the tidal Thames around Richmond to the end of the free fishing just before Staines I'm afraid. If you like camping with pubs and fishing I'd suggest AppsCourt, i titled it AppsCourt Cats And Camping on TH-cam, it's my first ever vid i did. You can park in the main field right next to the river but only when the weather has been dry for a while or Chertsey Camping Club and Laleham Camping which have pub's nearby, Walton On Thames camping is a lovely site but only basic amenities with a small section of the River Ember that has a couple of accessible swims for a small fee, not to sure about the pubs here though. Chertsey Camping has room for around three fishermen for a small fee if you're staying there with one swim in the N/Eastern corner that's tight but has good access to the main wier. Good Barbel almost under your feet..!
Sorry i couldn't help you with the middle Thames..😊👍
Really grateful to you for sharing your knowledge and experience of where to fish on the Thames. Have lived around these areas for years and really didn’t know of some of them. Keep up the great posts, really appreciated by proper anglers I’m sure and a breath of fresh air rather than the usual secret squirrels!!
Great message my friend and most appreciated.. Planning on filming all the accessible Lock & Wier Pass locations, some with good access for Blue Badge holders. Not too sure who to contact for special access & fishing info yet. I will have to be smart in my approach i think.. Thanks again..😊👍
P.s Love the Secret Squirrel analogy..😂 Tight Lines..🐟🎣
Really helpful info, covers everything you need, thanks for taking the time.
Pleasure..😊 Thanks for the nice comment.. Hoping to upload Part 12 in the next week or so, Layham to Chertsey. Thanks again..😊👍🎣🐟
Another cracking video, thanks for you time on these !
pleasure and I'm glad you enjoyed it bud..
Hampton Court next hopefully.. 😊👍
Just been down here today, looks great, parking s fine 👌
Thanks for the input bud, glad the parking was good.. It's a nice spot on the right day..😊👍
Another brilliant video Mucker… thanks for the info always good to try new places I will defo go and take a look at this place soon
Thanks again 👍🏻
Cheers bud, glad you liked it.! It's a great place in a flood, fishing under the trees with luncheon meat or large Lob Worms as Bait. Hampton Court next hopefully..😊👍
I gotta say your videos are great. I live in Dartford and river fishing ain't too good over this way, but I will definitely travel over that side for some river fishing. 👍
Thanks bud..😊 That's the main reason for doing the vids, so many people unaware of the fishing that can be had here. If your not a local it can be a risk of disappointment travelling somewhere and not knowing what to expect. Done it myself for years.. So many people have thanked me, even some locals who didn't know about these places. It makes my day..😁 Thanks bud..😊👍
Another great video, I've fished Ciggy Island, used to get very busy, never knew about this. I was looking at your Walton vids again, didn't realise it's literally just upstream where we used to fish opposite Sunbury Court Island doh, last time I fished there got plagued by the crabs
Oh yeah the dreaded Mitten Crab.. 🦀😱
I haven't suffered with them over the last few years not sure if there are less or if I've changed my Baits etc to work more effectively.?
I think there's just a lot less of them now 😊👍
@@MUCKER671 that's good to know, hopefully I'll get up there in the next few weeks once the river has had a good flush through, thanks
Great video that was me and my old man in the bivvy u should off come said hi fella
Thanks for the comment bud..👍Would of loved to, just don't like to disturb people in Bivvy's.
Did you catch in the end, cos you'd been there a while if I'm correct..? It was very hard conditions that week..😊👍
@@MUCKER671 yes mate 3 small barbel few bream plenty of silvers and perch. Not a single carp tho lol. Oh and had a nice trout out same spot few days ago
Very cool bud, I'll take 3 small Barbel any day, shame about the Carp. Thanks for the info, it's nice to speak to someone who is prepared to talk about it. So that's two nice people I've spoken from and on that day know..!😊👍
I was just about to say that was me and my son in the bivvy. 😂. Great video as always. 😊
Lol.. Thanks bud..👍 Hope your well..
I haven't had the chance to get back to the Thames lately, really hoping to in the next couple of weeks.🤞 Gonna film & fish from my Bellyboat in some of the spots I've covered in the past, sooner rather than later.
Been posting Bellyboat vids fishing in the local Harbour lately plus just got back from a Deepsea Fishing trip in it. It's only 2mtr long.. What a looney..🤣👍 Great to chat again and Tight Lines to you my friend..
Hello mucked great content you should do a video on weirs on the Thames would be good
Great idea bud..! I'll definitely look into that. I think the access to them is a bit restricted but I'm gonna do some digging around.. Wier Passes are available on some spots so fingers crossed.. Cheers buddy..! 😊👍
Hi mucker
Great informative videos. Love fishing rivers. Could you put the post codes of the arrears that you fish or the locations of your videos please
Tight lines mucker
Very good idea my friend..🤔💡
Now you've mentioned it i think i should do a short vid updating all my Fishing Playlist post codes. Here's the Aragon Avenue code if this helps and thanks for the input. 😊👍
Thames Ditton KT7 0PX
@@MUCKER671 thanks for the post code buddy
Tight lines
Another fantastic video. Have you done one on Cigarette Island?
I've fished on the Ember there and it looks very fishy, but blanked and blanked! I did see a youngster catch Pike there in winter which was impressive. Would you know if it's a good spot for barbel? Thanks
Hi buddy, thanks so much for your lovely comments it's really appreciated..
I've posted a video on Cigarette Island it's "part 7" in my free fishing playlist. I would definitely recommend it for Barbel, i talk in the video about how i fish under the trees in flooded conditions, one of the best spots on it's day, parking isn't free though I'm afraid. I show the parking info in the vid..
The Kingslawn stretch "part 4" in the playlist is really good on its day as well, free Parking but not many spaces.
As for tactics, Walton On Thames "part 2" in the playlist 10mins 40 seconds in is a picture explaining my rig and bait etc.
I use this rig and bait all over the River Thames in all conditions and on nearly every river i fish.
Hope this helps you..😊👍🎣🐟
@@MUCKER671 I did watch part 7 with terrific interest.
There is free parking at Hampton Court Station, but is is often full. There is a lay by directly outside the station southbound next to the car dealer. I have cheered in the past when I can get a spot there rather than paying for parking in the train station car park.
Can I go fishing with you one day? Be great to tag along and learn a bit.
Hi buddy thanks for the lovely question.😊
I haven't fished much for the last couple of years or so co's of health issues.
Not sure if or even when I'll be wetting a line again so it would be difficult to meet up I'm afraid.
I'm always available if you need any detailed advice on any stretch of the Thames & Wye that i know, from the Tidal Richmond to Layham & Symonds Yat area on the River Wye. If you have a spot on the Thames in mind that i haven't covered yet let me know & I'll post a more detailed video on it for you..?
Wish i could help more.. 😔
Plus I've received threats because of the Videos I'm posting. I was basically accosted 5 times when filming at Walton Lane, one person tried to through me in the Thames while filming at the Walton Lane stretch (which didn't go well for him buy the way) 😉 plus online threats as well.
Lots of selfish people out there I'm afraid my friend..👎Please don't think that i mean you when i say this..🙏🙏
I hope you understand that meeting up with people i don't really know could be risky for me.
It won't stop me from posting vids.. 😊👍
@@MUCKER671 that's mad, they're really pathetic you know. Anyone could go on Google maps and find these areas
Thanks for your comment Peter, it's really appreciated..👍I quite enjoy helping out if i can, I've learnt a few things myself chatting with everyone. Maybe I've got too much time on my hands.. Lol..😂
Thanks again and Tight Lines..😊👍
@@MUCKER671 exactly you can't ever learn enough from others 😊
Perfectly put buddy..😊👍🎣🐟
Not the safest place at night but one of the best barbel swims on the thames some of our eastern block cousins have ruined it over there shame cigarette island is second best Aragon avenue is the best because the water from the ember weir comes out and flows down the river and produces some of the best barbel known to man.
Definitely have to keep your wits about you sometimes at night on the River Thames.
The most unsafe I feel is when I'm actually walking around with a small Gopro filming.
I've been abused countless amount of times over the last couple of years, mainly from boozed up druggies though. Definitely one of the best swims..!
Thanks for your comment it's definitely appreciated bud..!😊👍🐟🎣