Great video, what trousers u wearing? They look just what I need.
@TargetSpecimen3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we're glad you like the film. Alan is wearing the Propus Trousers from Speero.
@user-mq3cz4uw5x7 күн бұрын
Nice video mate! Love the videography, you obviously put a lot of effort into it! I live on the wye at Hereford, been struggling a bit this year. I’ve been using coated braid for years for the abrasion resistance and size 6 hooks big baits. Going to try scaling down pretty sure it’s what I’m doing wrong! Thanks mate given me the confidence to try a different approach ☺️
@TargetSpecimen7 күн бұрын
Thanks very much for the comment and we're glad you enjoyed the video. All the best for the rest of the season on the Wye. We hope you land plenty of Barbel!
@nicolasgrassien404310 күн бұрын
Really pleased to see Alan testing the sharpness of his hook on his skin and not on the nail as we can often see, way better for the hook point👍
@TargetSpecimen9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and well noticed Nicolas! A sharp hook is imperative in all forms of fishing.
@kinsley252811 күн бұрын
That reel looks a little sad , & line looks low on spool , but hey if it’s not broke doesn’t need fixing! Personally I think to many people change line unnecessarily so due to pressure from tackle manufacturers, on you tube! LOL , good video apart from an unmentioned certain river that is the biggest & best 4 barbel !
@TargetSpecimen9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. The reel may look a little tired but it's still going strong after many years.
@liamisgood816312 күн бұрын
Caught 9lb barbel on simplest method just a bollie and hook lots of 5lb chub aswell
@TargetSpecimen12 күн бұрын
Well done Liam!
@AaronsAnglingJourney13 күн бұрын
Love this 👌🏻🔥🏴
@TargetSpecimen12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment Aaron and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@soultrader57fishingandmusi2513 күн бұрын
Hats off, mate! Lovely film, very professional production! Envious! Just recently had a passing session on the Wye myself, I'm no barbel angler, only had 1, but missed another 2 in a short session, fantastic river! I'll be following your advice for sure! Subbed 👍👍
@TargetSpecimen12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we're glad you enjoyed the film. Well done on your Barbel!
@goboe101415 күн бұрын
The colours on them barbel are amazing
@TargetSpecimen15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we hope you enjoyed the film.
@goboe101415 күн бұрын
@@TargetSpecimen best tackle in the world…..do I get a discount code 😂😂😂😂
@allanharris914315 күн бұрын
great video, stunning location
@TargetSpecimen15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@allanharris914315 күн бұрын
Plenty more of the same style would be fantastic, have used gardner for years, brilliant tackle
@TargetSpecimen15 күн бұрын
Thanks Allan and we're really pleased you like and use our products. All the best for the rest of the season.
@jks01010116 күн бұрын
What a cracking video. Well filmed, edited and Alan is so easy to watch.
@TargetSpecimen16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and we're really pleased you enjoyed the film!
@ebbnflotheenviromanc112716 күн бұрын
Lads, not the time to be putting barbel fishing on the map 👍 we got barbel floating downstream in the northwest because of idiots catching barbel in hot conditions.🔥They are a member of the carp family but they connot take the heat of summer months.. Probably best mentioning these points in your videos. 👍
@TargetSpecimen16 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It's worth mentioning that this film was shot a number of weeks ago. If you flick back through the film you can see that Alan is wearing a fleece in a couple of scenes, which reflects the weather conditions during making this film. If we had any concerns over low D/O levels and the welfare of Barbel then we would have not made the journey.
@ebbnflotheenviromanc112716 күн бұрын
@@TargetSpecimen I get that n that's fine but releasing it this week is a bit out of order as the rivers are on there backsides 😑 just saying m8.. I've fished For barbel exclusively so ino more about the species than Alan does.. Not saying Alan is a noddy but more so the people who make n post the videos. 👍
@johnycarper116 күн бұрын
Happy belated birthday wishes Gary, all that grease will at least keep your joints well lubricated.
@thebarbelproject16 күн бұрын
Lovely video and well put together. Really enjoyed it 👍
@TargetSpecimen16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we're really pleased you enjoyed the film!
@johnthompson917117 күн бұрын
great video Alan love this river it holds some great memories for me
@TargetSpecimen16 күн бұрын
Hi John, thanks for the comment and we're glad you enjoyed the film. We loved our trip to the River Wye!
@Accyboom17 күн бұрын
Excellent film. Remember reading alan's articles in the magazines back in the day. Great angler.
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@kinsley252817 күн бұрын
Knowledge is power Alan , fantastic video, look forward to the next one.
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@lucedm-n9w17 күн бұрын
Great video and lovely barbel, I’ve been trying to catch barbel on the River Thames with luncheon meat but just wasn’t for me. I’m planning on using a running ledger rig with a fluorocarbon hook link with a boilie as hook bait.Is that okay? Any tips are appreciated
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and we're glad you enjoyed the film. It would be worth watching the first video on our channel, which covers how to catch big barbel and chub from the River Thames. We hope this helps!
@vintage242917 күн бұрын
One of the truest anglers out there. Thanks Alan and Gardner. Never been let down by Gardner terminal tackle either
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and we're glad you like and use our products. All the best for the rest of the season!
@walkingwithgiants117 күн бұрын
I have followed you for many years Alan, great presentation, exceptional angler.
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the very kind words and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@TheBassRacer17 күн бұрын
Brilliant video Alan, great camera work and audio👏 caught my favourite Babel capture not so far from there in the early 90s👌
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks Warrick and we're glad you enjoyed the film. Lovely river to fish. We REALLY enjoyed our trip!
@stevehodges409217 күн бұрын
A very interesting and informative video, well done Alan.
@TargetSpecimen17 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve and we're glad you enjoyed the film! Please let us know what other films on this channel you would like to see.
@user-dj4dl9pi7mАй бұрын
10:46 looks like a craak head with an oz................good clean fun
@mattnapalmАй бұрын
i have often thought of using krinella, blakes is local to me and has some fantastic baits
@lewisholmar2454Ай бұрын
A Brilliant brace. Fantastic. Alan.
@TargetSpecimenАй бұрын
Thanks Lewis! We hope you enjoyed the film.
@lewisholmar2454Ай бұрын
That Chub Matched My PB from the Upper Thames Caught in the Late 80's
@stevejeffrey79484 ай бұрын
Why do today's anglers have the rod rests so low down?
@smurflover62754 ай бұрын
3:43
@streetcat15105 ай бұрын
What Make of Rod were you using, Thanks.
@Alig-hf4zl5 ай бұрын
Hi mate. There's a irrigation lake I put some crucians in 18 years ago. I'm hoping to fish for them this weekend. Should I fish mid water or on the bottom. It's a deep lake. Cheers pal
@TargetSpecimen5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for your comment. We would definitely recommend fishing on the bottom.
@Alig-hf4zl5 ай бұрын
@@TargetSpecimen ok I'll give it a go this weekend. I'm using corn or bread flake.
@MUCKER6715 ай бұрын
Great video bud, lovely atmosphere..😊 i film a lot of free fishing spots on the Thames for people with disabilities but haven't been able to fish the last couple of years. Was gagging before your vid but now i can't sleep co's of it.. Lol..😂 Plans to film June 16th in me Bellyboat either Chertsey or Shepperton.🤔🤞Thanks for the vid bud..⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring..
@TargetSpecimen5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and we're really pleased you enjoyed the film!
@glynneboydavid38556 ай бұрын
Great video Mike…
@TargetSpecimen6 ай бұрын
Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@kennypartridge18537 ай бұрын
I enjoy anything Alan helps to bring out. He's up there amongst the best Specimen All-round anglers. Enjoyed this short but sweet film. We need more fearure length films ASAP 😂
@TargetSpecimen6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@DarrenJamiesonJamieson7 ай бұрын
There's a swim on The Tidal Thames: Carp 30+, Barbel 17+, Roach 3. 12oz, Saw a perch over 10lb. Nearby the largest pike ever to be caught on a lure. 🖕 Next time I fish it Chub 7+
@TargetSpecimen7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@Governor-qm7py7 ай бұрын
Hi what sort of rods do you use ? Very interesting and delightful video.
@lyddonmike7 ай бұрын
Hi @Governor, glad you liked the video. The rods I use, are an old set of 1.25lb Grauvell Specialists, sadly they don't make them anymore, but any Avon style rod of around that test curve would be ideal for them.
@lyddonmike7 ай бұрын
11ft or 12ft would be fine, I have used both with equal success. The Harrisons are a lovely rod, so if they are within your budget, I would go for them 👍🏻
@paulcroker84597 ай бұрын
Great Video and wow wow wow..what fish.... can I ask a question?...... given the evolution of carp fishing... especially the welfare of the fish has come in recent years.....do you think its time to move on from snap tackle that can deep hook even the most experienced angler...and perhaps champion ,if not experiment with single or possibly double circle hooks ? After having experienced a very traumatic deep hooking experience,I came away from fishing for them for a few seasons, but now have been encouraged to start using circle hooks as a much safer way of fishing for one of the most sensitive fish in our rivers and lakes .....your thoughts Alan??
@martincorcoran82638 ай бұрын
Best video I've seen in a long time👍
@TargetSpecimen8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Martin and we're glad you enjoyed the film!
@leefoster11848 ай бұрын
I known a bloke called John horsey who takes people out in the boat at Chew Valley . He is a fly fisherman for England a really nice bloke. Not sure if he still works there but i always remember him taking about the big pike and they were catching 30lb+ fish on fly fishing
@gaddmete8 ай бұрын
I need more deadbaiting! 8 min isnt enough 😭
@TargetSpecimen8 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the film and we hope to have some longer films soon.
@I-Smelt-Pike8 ай бұрын
Great video beautiful big girl what weight was the big girl exactly if okay I took my son to the secret pike lake today and i caught a 8lb jack and he caught a new pb 24lb 5oz beautiful big girl 🎣🐟
@I-Smelt-Pike8 ай бұрын
Beautiful big girl 🐟 we check the markings from my 24lb to hes 24lb 5oz my son caught on Boxing Day is the same big girl 🐟 🎣I’ve just got my first marker float kit and what a game changer already has been the downfall for 3 pike already 2-24lbs and a 10lber 🎣🐟👍🏻thanks again for your dedication and hard work to fishing and this channel very much appreciated 👍🏻🎣🐟
@I-Smelt-Pike8 ай бұрын
Yes can’t wait I had my first double this season a 24lb beautiful specimen first time fishing a old forgotten lake for pike 🎣🐟
@I-Smelt-Pike8 ай бұрын
Yes can’t wait for this video been waiting since the chub and barbel video I met you down the bwr this year wen I was bream fishing the corner swim I was great to meet you and your friend you have been an inspiration to me on my river campaign to up my pb and catch more species 🎣🐟👍🏻
@walkingwithgiants110 ай бұрын
A great and modest angler, inspired me for a long time. A quality presentation indeed.
@hughjeale194810 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. One question: if you had to chose one month to fish for Thames barbel which would it be? Obviously each year conditions are different, but just assume the river is prime for that specific month.
@TargetSpecimen10 ай бұрын
Great question! October can be very good as can the middle of February until the end of the season.
@mattwilson83610 ай бұрын
Excellent video Alan What bobbins do you use please ? Can you add or remove weights too ?
@daveewens657810 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@jackiesimpson91611 ай бұрын
Zingers method mix works great with some luncheon meat corn at marsh
@kennypartridge185311 ай бұрын
Watched Alan Staggs film, and it was brilliant. This is also a great film too. Those Crucians 😮. Marsh Farm is somewhere I want to fish. Being in Shropshire, it would have to be a couple of days though as the drive there is quite far. Keep these films coming. Good to see the Gardner Specimen films showing. Just need to get Dai on too 👌🏻💪🏻🎣
@TargetSpecimen11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kenny and we glad you enjoyed the films!
@thetreeoflifegardeningserv959011 ай бұрын
When you are coming to fish a bit upstream in Oxford ?😊
@wayne300611 ай бұрын
Not sure I'd ever recommend using a stronger breaking strain hooklink that my main line! Normally the other way round for presentation and fish safety reasons....
@TargetSpecimen11 ай бұрын
Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment. Our Hydro Tuff main line that Alan uses breaks (with a good knot) above the 12lb breaking strain that is stated on the spool. It's a very abrasion resistant line and able to deal with hooking large barbel and carp that inhabit many stretches of the Thames. We hope this helps!