Too many people are stuck behind alarms waiting for things to happen. John is making it happen. Years ago I used to fish a difficult lake in Surrey. It was not unheard of to fish for five days without a run. Out of all of the guys fishing an old mate had the cheapest and least amount tackle. Everyone around the lake where using boilies but catching nothing. I stood next to him when he struck into a 34 1/2 lb leather carp that took an 1 1/2 piece of bread-crust. That was a very big fish in the UK, 1980 ish, learnt a lot that day, respect Don wherever you may be.
I forgot how much fun this sort of fishing is. For the last few years I've been caught up with the latest gear, alarms, pods etc and it's actually taken the fun out of it. People like John and Chris Yates have got it right. I'm going fishing tomorrow with one road, a few bits of tackle can't wait.
Absolutely brilliant sir, that was one heck of a carp, excellently played with time and patience and also experience. Great to see Robbie as well, have also been following some of his exploits too. O'h yes, I've hit the bell 🔔 🤪 ready for part two. Cheers Les.
Personally as a novice I prefer seeing what rig you use and how you set it up. I’d say length of video was perfect, sound went slightly off later but really enjoyed how you constructed the episode. Your very natural with it 👍🏼
I really enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. The length of the videos is perfect and your explanation of methods and reason for using them is very clear. I've been fishing 35 years and there are some tweaks here I've not tried but will definitely be trying on my next trips!
Just found your channel, fantastic !. From water to net and The fishing detective, I learned so much from these books in my youth. Looking forward to the videos.
Hi John I love your videos, there isnt any others like it on TH-cam with your style of fishing, i check all the time to see if you have put any more on, i hope we will see alot more :) Kind Regards Mike
It is not always about what you catch, but how you do so. I have most of John's books. Just started reading 'Mossymere', but not too much about carp or tench fishing in there so far. I wanted to escape from the nonsense of the modern world. You can't go wrong with a John Bailey book for the atmosphere of the waterside, thought I, so I picked up 'Mossymere', written in 1988, so I expected vintage Bailey fishing tales. I was hoping to read about early morning tench fishing, mist rising off the water and the red-topped float amongst a fizz of bubbles in the reeds. None of that in the first chapter. I was a bit disappointed, so I flicked through and ended up on page 60. This is much more like it, thought I. Down by the reed-fringed estate lake, on the jetty. Must be a tench or carp session. I started to read: "Brown. Brown her hair flowing under her shoulders, over the strewn clothes". What?🤔🤔 "Strewn clothes"? Ah, perhaps he hooked a leviathan that has snagged him in the reeds, so he is going in with the net. This is all very well, thought I, but which baits is he using John? I was hoping that this bloke was using bite alarms, as he certainly wasn't concentrating on his float. I read on. "He kissed her thighs, her stomach, her breasts, he wanted to kiss every pore as her fingers played along his back and pulled at his hair, clamping their mouths together. Their bodies bucked . . ." 🤔😳 WTF? No mention at all of shotting patterns, prebaiting, swim preparation or the relative merits of boilies versus traditional baits. Certainly not the classic stillwater fishing I was hoping for. I looked around for the dustjacket. On the front it says "A spellbinding story of forbidden love and sensuality". 🤔 Ah, that explains the lack of angling. It's a novel! It is all such a long way from 'In Visible Waters' and 'Travels With a Two Piece', that's for sure!
Forgot to mention he's pre baited that margin for 3 months lol. No seriously it's a nice change to see someone fishing close in on float. Its true you don't need a 4oz fixed lead to hook a carp. In fact bearing in mind it's all they encounter from carp clones it's no wonder they have to sit there all week to wait for one with more hunger than sense to come along. More vids John
Outstanding Mr Bailey and hope that you are well Just found your channel which reminds me of our happy days on the Wye and up at Builth, blimey, Euro 96, Gazza and barbel - where did the time go mate? Subscribed and thanks Kind Regards Keith
Surly, if the wind blows and moves the float, the bait will move too. Then the hook could get covered in weed, blunt the hook, catch on the bottom and impede any strike? Do you deep hook any fish John on this set up? I'm all for simple, but it also has to be efficient too?
When describing your float rig, although you say there's no shot down the line I can see a tiny swivel attaching your hook link. What size swivel do you use and what length is the hook link?
First we're told tench and carp don't like shot on the line between the hook and float, then we get told there are 2 or 3 shot on the line! so which is it John?
Hi John, now that is what I call proper angling..!! I do a lot of float fishing for carp and tench myself, but use the lift method as this gives a clear and instant indication when a fish picks up the bait. That said, it's all about the enjoyment of float fishing...... Tight lines, Cheers, Tom
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Too many people are stuck behind alarms waiting for things to happen. John is making it happen. Years ago I used to fish a difficult lake in Surrey. It was not unheard of to fish for five days without a run. Out of all of the guys fishing an old mate had the cheapest and least amount tackle. Everyone around the lake where using boilies but catching nothing. I stood next to him when he struck into a 34 1/2 lb leather carp that took an 1 1/2 piece of bread-crust. That was a very big fish in the UK, 1980 ish, learnt a lot that day, respect Don wherever you may be.
Great story mate.. you can t best the old school... Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
I forgot how much fun this sort of fishing is. For the last few years I've been caught up with the latest gear, alarms, pods etc and it's actually taken the fun out of it. People like John and Chris Yates have got it right. I'm going fishing tomorrow with one road, a few bits of tackle can't wait.
couldn't agree to this more ... ill be off to the lakes to get my strange looks form the barrow wielding masses
This is such a well made video. Simple to understand, highly informative, just a real joy to watch. Thank you so much John.
One of your books inspired me into fishing. Thank you
Absolutely brilliant sir, that was one heck of a carp, excellently played with time and patience and also experience.
Great to see Robbie as well, have also been following some of his exploits too.
O'h yes, I've hit the bell 🔔 🤪 ready for part two.
Cheers Les.
Great video John, hope you're well. Great to see more films from you.
the essence of carp fishing for me..catching em on the float great film john and wot a carp..!
Thank you- even better for being caught on the float!Glad you enjoyed. John
Thanks for watching guys. I am trying to work out what is the best content and length for my audience so any feedback gratefully received.
Personally as a novice I prefer seeing what rig you use and how you set it up. I’d say length of video was perfect, sound went slightly off later but really enjoyed how you constructed the episode. Your very natural with it 👍🏼
Excellent videos, I hope you do them regularly. I think there fine as they are really good content and tips
I really enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. The length of the videos is perfect and your explanation of methods and reason for using them is very clear. I've been fishing 35 years and there are some tweaks here I've not tried but will definitely be trying on my next trips!
Just right. Not too short, not too long. My only request is that you do some more. That would be great.
Thanks.
Great vid. Kept very simple. Easy for a complete novice like me to understand. Thanks
That’s a great video John I really enjoyed watching it,that big carp was a beauty 👍
Just found your channel, fantastic !. From water to net and The fishing detective, I learned so much from these books in my youth. Looking forward to the videos.
@dazzelknight - appreciate you watching and reading. John
Hi John
I love your videos, there isnt any others like it on TH-cam with your style of fishing, i check all the time to see if you have put any more on, i hope we will see alot more :)
Kind Regards Mike
Hoping to see more of these very soon.
Brilliant video, exactly the same way I fish for carp 👍👍
Realy enjoyed the film. 👍👍👍
Any more videos on the go John apart from the three I’ve seen….Hope so as I’ve learned a lot from them cheers.
Shame the sound is so bad
It is not always about what you catch, but how you do so.
I have most of John's books. Just started reading 'Mossymere', but not too much about carp or tench fishing in there so far.
I wanted to escape from the nonsense of the modern world. You can't go wrong with a John Bailey book for the atmosphere of the waterside, thought I, so I picked up 'Mossymere', written in 1988, so I expected vintage Bailey fishing tales.
I was hoping to read about early morning tench fishing, mist rising off the water and the red-topped float amongst a fizz of bubbles in the reeds. None of that in the first chapter. I was a bit disappointed, so I flicked through and ended up on page 60. This is much more like it, thought I. Down by the reed-fringed estate lake, on the jetty. Must be a tench or carp session. I started to read:
"Brown. Brown her hair flowing under her shoulders, over the strewn clothes".
What?🤔🤔 "Strewn clothes"? Ah, perhaps he hooked a leviathan that has snagged him in the reeds, so he is going in with the net. This is all very well, thought I, but which baits is he using John? I was hoping that this bloke was using bite alarms, as he certainly wasn't concentrating on his float. I read on.
"He kissed her thighs, her stomach, her breasts, he wanted to kiss every pore as her fingers played along his back and pulled at his hair, clamping their mouths together. Their bodies bucked . . ." 🤔😳
WTF? No mention at all of shotting patterns, prebaiting, swim preparation or the relative merits of boilies versus traditional baits. Certainly not the classic stillwater fishing I was hoping for. I looked around for the dustjacket. On the front it says "A spellbinding story of forbidden love and sensuality". 🤔
Ah, that explains the lack of angling. It's a novel! It is all such a long way from 'In Visible Waters' and 'Travels With a Two Piece', that's for sure!
Forgot to mention he's pre baited that margin for 3 months lol. No seriously it's a nice change to see someone fishing close in on float. Its true you don't need a 4oz fixed lead to hook a carp. In fact bearing in mind it's all they encounter from carp clones it's no wonder they have to sit there all week to wait for one with more hunger than sense to come along. More vids John
John would you make some more videos please
Loved watching this video, I look forward to see the second part :)
What hardy marksman rod are you using? I see there are a few types.
Hi John just watched your float carp fishing video where would I get a Hardy Marksman rod ?? Steve
Outstanding Mr Bailey and hope that you are well
Just found your channel which reminds me of our happy days on the Wye and up at Builth, blimey, Euro 96, Gazza and barbel - where did the time go mate?
Subscribed and thanks
Kind Regards
Keith
Surly, if the wind blows and moves the float, the bait will move too. Then the hook could get covered in weed, blunt the hook, catch on the bottom and impede any strike? Do you deep hook any fish John on this set up? I'm all for simple, but it also has to be efficient too?
When describing your float rig, although you say there's no shot down the line I can see a tiny swivel attaching your hook link. What size swivel do you use and what length is the hook link?
First we're told tench and carp don't like shot on the line between the hook and float, then we get told there are 2 or 3 shot on the line! so which is it John?
Hi John, now that is what I call proper angling..!! I do a lot of float fishing for carp and tench myself, but use the lift method as this gives a clear and instant indication when a fish picks up the bait. That said, it's all about the enjoyment of float fishing...... Tight lines, Cheers, Tom
Great to hear you are a fellow in the true tradition of angling. Thank you for watching . John
Had you plummed the depth or just fishing a few foot down?
Anyone got an idea of the fixed spool he's using?
i thought you needed a barrow full of gear for this?
Two barrows full (second one for all the 'tinnies'), camo clothing and an earnest look on your face, as if it is life or death.
Crap audio nice vid
jeez that volume is well to loud u snd like a darlic.