Barbel & Chub Fishing - Middle Severn - Sept 2024

[@phillowe5953]

Hi Mark, great video as always. Love peg 74 where you were. Fished a match not so long ago in just that peg. Managed just under 60lb only to be thwarted by a very good angler fishing peg 42, who had 71lb on the float. Rowley is such a great stretch, with a fantastic head of fish. I really admire your resolve, after such a long drive being able to up-gear and switch pegs how you do. Hopefully see you again on the bank soon.

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@phillowe5953 Hi Phil, glad you enjoyed it. I always keep an eye out for the match results and see you’re having a good season 👍🏻. Yes 74 has never not produced for me, but I try not to be tempted to drop in there (just trying to learn other pegs). Hopefully see you up on the bank one day soon.

[@adamlloyd729]

Top video again Mark. Now i want to get on the river and get my first river barbel

[@AnAverageAngler]

Thanks Adam, Once you catch one you’ll be hooked mate 🎣

[@roberthughes8428]

Great Video,you had some nice looking fish, river looks very special,

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@roberthughes8428 Thanks Robert, it’s a beautiful stretch of water and a joy to spend the day there.

[@roberthughes8428]

@AnAverageAngler I like the look of the last swim you fished mark,the reeds caught my eye,I am a carp angler and enjoy the old fashioned way of fishing the margins.

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@roberthughes8428​​⁠ That’s a lovely area but very rocky a 3rd of the way out and again in the middle so tricky getting the fish in.

[@silentangling]

I have enjoyed your carp vids but it's good to see you back on the river.

[@AnAverageAngler]

I was out carping today and had my 2nd English 30 of the year, but not Vlogging. I prefer the river fishing just wish they were a bit closer to home 🙄

[@andrewjackson9603]

Keep on doing it Mark. Takes a big effort for you ( and me). Glad you had some Barbel! 👍

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@andrewjackson9603 Thanks Andrew 👍🏻

[@JamesPilgrim-ql2to]

Another great video Mark, some nice chub and Barbel on the bank. The very long day paid off. Well done. Cheers Jim

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@JamesPilgrim-ql2to Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, another long day, but beautiful surroundings and a couple of nice fish too 😎

[@kinsley2528]

Good video mark! Lovely surroundings, especially like that big chub ! Look forward to your next video.

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@kinsley2528 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@AlanBrown-fz9wg]

Hi Mark great to meet you the other day glad you manage to put some good fish on the bank especially that chub, keep up the great vidros tight lines Alan

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@AlanBrown-fz9wg Hi Alan, nice to meet you too 👍🏻 Hopefully we’ll meet on the bank again in the future. That Chub was huge 😎

[@AlanBrown-fz9wg]

@@AnAverageAngler Beat my PB which was from from peg 42 by 1oz, not likely to get fishing the severn for a while as rain is forecast for next 10 days have we not had enough this year alteady

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@AlanBrown-fz9wg​​⁠ The rain should do it good and then once it’s dropping they have an Autumn much 🤞🏻

[@Graces_secret]

Great video,love fishing the Severn

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@Graces_secret Thanks, it’s just a lovely place to be 🎣

[@trev_the_t5437]

Another good video Mark, love the bite on video. 😂 Not too sure on the Eel though 😂

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@trev_the_t5437 Thanks mate 👊🏻 You can keep those eels 😳

[@markward8216]

Great video Mark

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@markward8216 Thanks 👍🏻

[@FISHWITHTRUCKER-n7z]

I am very passionate about fishing , so i love this kind of content..I am new here in yt..lets grow up

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@FISHWITHTRUCKER-n7z Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@georgedavies4473]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@OOOOOOOOSSHH]

Hi Mark really enjoying your vlogs and honest content. Just wanted your feedback on the Cadence rods I’ve just received the 2.5tc but not used them yet.

[@AnAverageAngler]

@OOOOOOOOSSHH Hi Glen, glad you’re enjoying the Vlogs, and thanks for watching 👍🏻 My rods are the 2lb version. I got them originally as an upgrade to my Korum rods as I wanted something a bit stiffer for when the rivers are running faster/higher, which they do fit the bill for. Ironically I’ve just bought a pair of Drennan Specialist rods as I think they have a bit more of a through action which are more suited to my fishing style. To put that into context I’ve always preferred soft through action rods e.g. in my carp fishing I bought a set of Diawa Infinity DF X45 which most people love but I just couldn’t get on with them (too stiff) so sold them and now have Century C2s which again are a softer more through action rod. It may be when I use the Drennans (planned trip/Vlog in 2 weeks) I find they struggle in flood conditions (hopefully not 🤞🏻). I’m not sure what rivers you’ll be fishing or times of year, but suspect you’re be happy with your choice (I have been using mine for 2 years now). So for the long answer. Lastly if you haven’t watch my Vlog An Evening on the Middle Severn, give that a watch as it shows me playing a fish on the rods and you’ll see what I mean by them not being a through action rod. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppmmfHaVrtJmga8si=RfVe4zFYRVPSculy

[@OOOOOOOOSSHH]

Hi Mark, thanks for your reply. I went for 2.5tc for the large, strong flowing rivers like the tidal Trent but I am also a big fan of the Drennan Specialist rods and was very close to adding those to my quiver. Looking forward to your next vlog, tight lines Mark.

[@peterwebb1026]

Thanks for the video Mark! As always, really enjoyable and can’t help but to be impressed with your determination to get amongst the fish. I’ve never been very good at moving swim, I nearly always take too much stuff and with the early morning drive I’m often so knackered I can’t face moving if I’m not catching. Do you have a time limit in your mind to move swims by? Anyway, keep up the good work and keep posting 👍 Pete

[@AnAverageAngler]

Hi Peter, 1st peg I’ll give 3-4 hours, after that 2 hours a peg and if nothing is happening move on again. I try to go light but take too much stuff TBH 🙄 Hopefully you’ll get up there before the weather turns and have a few 🤞🏻

[@godlessthefree2880]

Excellent video mate. I too have mobility issues. Is that the Rowley day ticket stretch?

[@AnAverageAngler]

@@godlessthefree2880 Hi, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. It is the Rowley stretch but its members only (we can get guest tickets). There’s 102 pegs over 21/2 miles, but only 2 that have the easy access

[@godlessthefree2880]

​@@AnAverageAnglerMany thanks for the reply. I enjoy your videos and look forward to your next one. Tight lines 👍