4 Essential Tips for Match Fishing on Commercials

Match Fishing Essentials - Commercials edition with Des Shipp and Andy Power
So, here’s the concept: We take two highly successful commercial Match Anglers, send them off to different commercial venues and get them each to go through their methods that they use to fish a match. It’s that simple.
Make sure you leave a comment with which methods you prefer!
On this feature length angling tutorial style video, we have England International Match Angler Des Shipp and twice UK Champion Andy Power demonstrating their four essential tactics to help you win more commercial matches.
Des is fishing at Hill View Lakes, Gloucestershire, while Andy is at Viaduct Fishery in Somerset - both prolific commercial match fishing venues. Each angler demonstrates how they use feeder, shallow, silvers and margin tactics to their advantage throughout a match.
Please note, for the purpose of filming and demonstration purposes, both venues allowed us to deviate from normal fishery rules. Please check and adhere to current rules if you visit these fisheries.
We're going to show you four different ways to make you a better match angler - four essential methods that Des and Andy are demonstrating, to make you a better commercial angler. The first of which is the feeder. It's a great starting point. Whilst priming the other lines up and also putting a few early fish in your net. The second technique is shallow fishing. It's a great way of building a big weight really quickly, whether you're fishing for F1's or large carp. The third method is silverfish fishing. A lot of people just ignore the silverfish. In these commercials nowadays there's lots of quality skimmers, roach, big perch, and it's something that you might have to do mid-match if things don't quite work out. The fourth and final tactic is margin fishing. Des and Andy are going to show you two slightly different ways of approaching the margin, which could be the difference between finishing nowhere and winning the watch.
1: Interchange Feeder System
02:11 - Des shows us how to use the Dura Banjo to fish to an island feature, 11:54 - while Andy demonstrates the ‘bomb and pellet’ technique, loose feeding bait over the top. Both worthwhile techniques on any commercial match fishing venue.
2: Head into The Shallows
Next up 20:04 - Des’s tactic is to go shallow on the pole targeting F1’s and carp at Hillview, while at 34:03 - Andy utilises his trademark “mugging” technique - looking for cruising carp at Viaduct.
3: Going After Silver Fish
40:48 - For silvers, Des opts for chopped worm and casters on the short pole to catch a lot of silver fish mid-match, meanwhile 50:24 Andy shows that fishing pellets on the deck can be worthwhile, as he targets larger bream and tench towards the middle of the match.
4: Margin Carp Fishing
Finally at 01:00:14 - Des goes after carp in the margins - feeding heavy particles down the edge, while at 01:05:58 - Andy uses groundbait, dead maggots and worms to produce some huge margin carp. This technique is very proficient and wins many anglers many matches.
Des is fishing at Hill View Fishery: www.hillviewlakes.biz
Developed on the site of fields previously used to grow cauliflowers, Hillview Lakes offers a total of five acres of water on an eight acre site. Owner, Keith Hill, dug the first lakes, Moorhen and Heron, in 1990 and started work on Canals One and Two eight years later to cater for the increasing demand in match angling. He then dug Canals Three and Four in 2000.
Hillview Lakes now has nine well-equipped and spacious Scandanavian-style Log Cabins making it an appealing retreat for all who are looking to get away for a weekend, midweek break or holiday with their friends or family with the added bonus of fishing for the keen angler.
Andy is fishing at Viaduct Fishery www.viaductfishery.com
The Viaduct Fisheries is one of the prettiest and most natural commercial fisheries in the country. With six well stocked lakes nestled in the beautiful Cary Valley. Constructed in the early eighties, the complex is very mature, with great character. This includes tree covered islands, lily beds, gullies and many marginal features. The fish stock is varied with many carp, including species to 28lbs; these are complemented with a healthy stock of 'silvers', a mix of bream, perch, tench, rudd and roach . Also present are large eels and the occasional chub.
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[@markryan7824]

Still spanking it dessie boy👌

[@lawrencem4811]

What a great video and awesome idea of having 2 anglers showing methods and tips. Plus why. Thank you guys for bring this to us. Thank You Preston. Tight Lines Guys

[@RichardDare1984]

Loving the little cheeky Chaffinch at 47:11!! Haha!

[@GavinMorris1]

At 30:08 too. I'm guessing he makes a good living there.

[@Slither12AJ]

Gavin Morri

[@rayhughes2957]

Absolutely brilliantly done lads

[@TheGazza797]

Another Information packed Video Thanks Des Andy And Preston i will be putting these tactics to good use very soon

[@mrbtboydify]

I know it's 3 yrs old now, but I've come out of the bite alarm and 2-3 rod brigade. Have feeder and float fished before and margin pole. But now I'm fishing like this from now on. Not matches but one rod be it gloat or feeder and pole fishing. Already treating myself to the Preston swivel chair seat box 😜. Margin pole for summer. Hot the rest what I need. So looking forward to it with some good tips from 2 top fisherman, well done des and Andy.

[@steveames8286]

Simply brilliant guys.

[@danwenban501]

excellent I'm new to pole fishing just got a protype 260 and will be trying it out tomorrow with some off the tips from this video ☺

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Thanks for all the likes and comments, really positive, what would you like to see in the second instalment, same idea, but which anglers and methods? Comment below!

[@lawrencem4811]

I would love to see Des and Andy. Hybrid and in-line lead/pole and pellet Waggler

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Here it is, our NEW DVD, featuring Des Shipp and Andy Power - each showing you the 4 techniques you must master to become a match winner...

[@UKprestoninnovations]

James Renton that robin was desperate to be famous!!

[@7swets7]

Preston Innovations 

[@kath210354]

Preston Innovations i

[@georgedunham1180]

Ready to win my first match of the year now thanks des and andy learnt loads great video

[@tracyfry2316]

Another great video from preston innovations, loads of tips and advice, des explains it so its easier to understand.

[@richardteisman2369]

Guys great vid from, des and andy are fantastic anglers keep up the good work greetz from the Netherlands

[@rodgetaylorjnr]

great video love des and andy :) top lads

[@davidwatts461]

Loads of advice and tips,

[@paulslatcher6836]

Great video guys Preston outshines again.

[@UKprestoninnovations]

fishon 1972 thanks!

[@thomaskehoe6211]

another top quality video there guys!!!!

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Thanks!

[@airgunology]

Nice video, watched it all and enjoyed :)

[@yorkiestrutt9045]

great vid lads great detail many thanks

[@Pat-1000]

Cheers guys , lots of nice bits.

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Pat 71 thanks! Glad you found the first instalment useful! Cheers

[@davidhodgson3565]

Des great video as per usual, interesting the little birds landing on your luggage behind you looking for mags or food , great info and tactics , tight lines mate,

[@stevemccann4166]

Always Robins too. Must be one of the healthiest birds in the UK with all that protein😀

[@iancampbell2028]

Cheers great video 👍 great tactics I'll be trying them next on the bank cheers guys 👍

[@B.Gillmeister]

Another top video, now lets see if I can bag some extra fish.

[@whi5tler]

Awesome! Great video!

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Thanks, for the feedback!

[@deanbaxter8129]

the only downside is that it's much easier fishing when not in match conditions....great video as always

[@yoannplassard3395]

Merci pour les astuces.

[@newyoupersonaldevelopment3497]

12” minimum hook length on the bomb … do people not just use an empty method feeder with a short hook length 🤔 Great vids by the way 👍

[@yogijohnson9394]

Love the Chaffinch hopping about behind Des.

[@mitchellwojcik7294]

Big fish!

[@reecematchthis7565]

great I fish hilveiw and I always fish pole because it's quite small but I'm going to have ago on feeder

[@andyriley9936]

Quality anglers loads of tips cheers prestons

[@UKprestoninnovations]

You're very welcome Andy, Thanks!

[@peteaustin9636]

loved it ... one of the better vids

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Thanks Pete!

[@tonymiddleton7148]

pete austin Austin I

[@arturrodakwedkarstwo6698]

Good job

[@brunocarpediem5668]

superbe vidéo, merci pour les sous titres français

[@YOURFISHINGCHANNEL]

nice 1

[@fatblokeonabicyle9569]

How good to see Andy Power on film doing what he does best and talking us through it all. Excellent stuff from the Des Shipp as usual. Thanks for posting! Are the inline floats available as ready made rigs, or just individually? Alex

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Andy's an awesome angler and good on camera too we think, offering a technical approach to his angling

[@yorkiestrutt9045]

great tips lads

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@michaelparham6304]

yorkie strutt

[@ashthefisherman8965]

Got any videos on commercial waggler fishing. Like distance and close in waggler fishing. As I am not a fan of poles.

[@shaunpage4831]

Great video guys,,, wanted to know about Des's rig roost, is that a new design from Preston?

[@UKprestoninnovations]

shaun page thanks Shaun hope it proves useful in the future. Tight lines!

[@shaunpage4831]

Cheers, still want to know about Des's rig roost?

[@UKprestoninnovations]

shaun page facebook.com/matchfishingmagazine/videos/1258305447525289/

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Hi Shaun here's a clip all about the new roosts from Scott Geens and Matt Godfrey facebook.com/matchfishingmagazine/videos/1258305447525289/

[@joshbath5616]

Umm hill view lakes near Tewkesbury you can only use house pellet unless on the hook

[@uczesieowic2430]

👍👏👏👏

[@fikretdervisevic2948]

that Pell use I smell, taste and so it

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

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[@glizzybeard7366]

Mega mega

[@paulrichards9902]

Might be a silly question but if you clip up and a fish takes off won't the line being clipped stop the clutch working?

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Yes, but you will have a few seconds to unclip before the fish goes too far.

[@grahamjohnson2402]

what landing net handle does Andy use ? looks very light, long and easy to use ?

[@UKprestoninnovations]

He's using an Absolute Match Landing Net handle Graham. Here's a link to the landing net handle; www.prestoninnovations.com/Products/Nets-Brollies/Landing-Net-Handles/ABMH-Absolute-Match-Handles

[@kevinfunnell1576]

What lake at Viaduct is Andy fishing ?????? 👍👍👍

[@UKprestoninnovations]

Campbell Lake

[@aaronditchfield781]

That Carp pole looks like a banana

[@re5d630]

F1s? what are these

[@phillipweston3304]

This looks like hill view NO METHOD feeders and fishery pellets only ?????

[@jimmygilbert58]

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[@UKprestoninnovations]

Hi, We were given permission to demonstrate the tactics as required, we cleared this with the fishery owners both at Hillview and Viaduct prior to filming. They both agreed that we could use the tactics if we put a disclaimer in the video, which we did in the end credits. Thanks

[@MrUpinthewater]

those micros ,,,that was a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong 30 seconds

[@XzzVttll]

i 4 foot of water 3BB shoot will spooke the fish

[@peternewton4012]

lalos ?😚😉

[@bobholmes504]

Peter Newton of the

[@pmay222]

he 'stekk thaa coiyrrrpin thaa natt' .. .. .. .

[@IanThompsonmohaanozz]

no body else fishing ,you should empty pool by now

[@robmccarron4329]

I all reddy am the beast one out thear I don't need help

[@jcsfishingadventures8055]

Can you please kindly F&$K OFF