BARBEL FISHING ROLLING MEAT

[@JustinG1970]

Awesome! Reminds me very much of some of the swims on the river Loddon. This vid is really making me look forward to the summer now lol

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, mild at the moment too! Can’t wait til summer!!! 👍👍👍

[@andrewkeogh2835]

Too rite not long now

[@daveholder3050]

Love your videos Nick. Was watching on my phone the noises you make my Mrs thought I was watching something else lol

[@Lifeonthebank]

Ha ha ... yeah sorry about that! Don't realise you're doing it at the time!!! Lol. Thanks for watching the vids.

[@athomerecordschannel]

As soon as he said "I can't move, my feet are stuck in the mud". Immediately I realized how lucky they are to not have to worry about Rattle Snakes, Cotton Mouths, Mountain Lions or Bears. Gosh where I fish if I ever got my feet stuck and couldn't take off within a split second I would be flipping out. Rattle Snakes are everywhere at my favorite fishing spots this year.

[@Lifeonthebank]

oh my gosh! Yes, we don't have that worry here in the uk. Thanks for watching the video.

[@BlackCountryPiker]

How I did I miss this little gem!? Some cracking footage and fights there Nick, serious jungle warfare 👌

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate …. Brutal bit of Barbel action! 👍😉

[@BlackCountryPiker]

@@Lifeonthebank to coin Matt Hayes old saying, they don’t half hang on! Looked like a right few fights there

[@richardneale6828]

Wow what a great day, I’m going to try this weekend 👍👍

[@richardneale6828]

Wow what a great video, amazing Barbel from a small river 👍👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you. That’s very kind. Starting to think about June 16th ... not long now!!!! 👍

[@mattmcloughlin9401]

Great video mate. thanks for posting.

[@69cookieboy1]

Nice video. And great to see you actively responding to punter queries unlike others. Keep up the good work

[@Lifeonthebank]

I really try to respond to as many as possible. I just really appreciate you checking out the videos! 👍👍👍

[@tommos16]

Superb! A friend has been catching chub from a very similar river up here in the north west and I’m heading down there tomorrow rolling meat the same way you are here. Excited!

[@fin4889]

Excellent sound track on this one

[@addictedtoangling]

Brilliant stuff nick that first barbel battle was mental wot a fight mate really enjoyed this video as always great content proper angling cheers bud tight lines

[@Lifeonthebank]

They fight incredibly hard, especially in such confined spaces. Glad you enjoyed the video. One of my favourite ways to fish. 👍👍👍

[@Bro_N_Tiller]

Brilliant content as always,expect nothing less from you

[@Lifeonthebank]

Very kind words mate. Really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@DannysAnglingBlog]

nice video mate, cant beat those barbel,such power

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. They’re quite incredible arn’t they? The power is insane given their size. Love it! 👍

[@ramboalthor6094]

Another great video! Barbel are at the top of my list of fish i have yet to catch, i live down in Kent and unfortunately there are no Barbel waters near me, but I will make the journey to one of the well known barbel rivers at some point in the future.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. Definitely worth the journey. Such a powerful and beautiful fish. Good luck!!! 👍🎣

[@ramboalthor6094]

@Wheaten Zoomies I live in Ashford and have been told that one of the lakes on my membership water does hold barbel, the problem i have with that is I really see barbel as a river fish and would like my first catch to be from a river.

[@FanterFishing]

Really well put together as usual mate, barbel not easy to come by in our neck of the woods so well done. 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. I love it ... like lure fishing with meat! 😂👍👍👍

[@riverfossfishing]

Nice vid, cant beat travelling light and roving to catch fish!!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

River Foss Fishing - love this style of fishing! 👍

[@cpointon5381]

Great bit of telly ....milton piker 👍👍👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate 👍👌😁

[@joshuahague1520]

Brilliant vids. Never rolled meat going to the trent Sunday might have a bash maybe put 2 SSG on tho as its tidal. Great stuff mate

[@Lifeonthebank]

Joshua Hague thanks mate! Yes, I switch up the weights on the line. Just depends on the flow.

[@gazzadon2447]

Awsome vid as always, my target fish on Saturday the 15th.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Gazza Don thank you mate. Good luck!!! 👍

[@Rob-zq8sy]

Very entertaining Nick been some time since I have done that myself. Certainly put your tackle through its paces. Have seen a few videos of Ray Walton rolling meat if you havent seen them you may find them interesting.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, I think I’ve seen those vids. A bit of a forgotten way to fish but I love it! A great way to get to know a new river! Thanks for watching 👍👍👍

[@anthonyaspel5559]

Hi nick great video went fishing yesterday with your tactics had 5 chub in one swim and lost 3 big fish if you don’t mind what fishing club own that stretch of water thank you again Tight Jungle Lines

[@Lifeonthebank]

Wow!!! That’s amazing. What a session, especially at this time of year. Well done mate 👏👏👏👌

[@joelohalloran200]

Hello mate. Fantastic vids BTW. Which stretch of which river is this buddy? I live in Milton Keynes and we don't have any Barbel anymore. So this is not possible, accept for Chub. I'd love to come and do this where I had a chance of finding some fish

[@user-nl7vz4wt3t]

Hi Nick. What was your choice of knot for joining the 12lb line yo the 15 that was on the reel, and what length was the hooklength part if the gig for tjis tactic mate? Loved the video just subscribed!

[@justinbentley5880]

What meat do you use as any meat I would hook on like that would be gone as soon as casted.

[@Lifeonthebank]

I sorted of push the hook through and want the point up the side, not embedded. Hope that makes sense. Good old fashioned Spam 👍

[@pescaridemethodfeeder9900]

Hi Nick. Would this reel (4000) be suitable for light method feeder fishing (30 gr max weight)? Is it durable? It feels surprisingly sturdy, the drag is nice, perfect gear ratio, I had the opportunity to have it in hands today in a tackle shop. Thanks!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yes, 4000 would be fine 👍

[@joelohalloran200]

Is this upper River Lea in Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire?

[@richardneale6828]

It would be great to know how you tied the leader onto mainline?

[@Lifeonthebank]

I use a double grinner knot. Maybe search for it on KZbin. An alternative would be an Albright knot.

[@rosshemmings5237]

Just wondering, any reason you're not using braid in hairy small rivers like this or is it just a preference? Only because I've been eyeing up a similar situation near me and wondering which suits it better

[@Lifeonthebank]

I use braid sometimes when I ledgering on the deck but here I’m freelining meat. The line is potentially up in the water sometimes and I therefore prefer mono / fluorocarbon 👍👍

[@dannyf2746]

Hi mate how do you see a bite on this method?

[@Lifeonthebank]

I hold the line and it tightens up in my hand, often nearly ripping the rod away from me!! 👍

[@jangojango4823]

Another great watch Nick, really enjoyed that. Rolling is my absolute favourite method (or should I say was before I developed severe dexterity issues). I would travel every week after work from the east of London over to the Kennet on a Friday evening ( nightmare journey!) and fish 5 or six hours with multiple catches of between 5 and 30 fish being the norm ( the fishing really was that good). I loved the method as it’s so mobile and opportunist and suits busy lifestyles. Personally I found braid far superior to braid ( 10lb Herculine micro-braid being my choice). Coupled with a soft one pound test curve rod, small reel and a debarbed size 4 continental boilie hook with a few shot pinched onto fine silicon I had the perfect set up ( plus a net and mat of course). Bait wise;- meat was good but halved, raw cheap frozen sausages were far superior. Believe me they absolutely love em’ Unfortunately predation has altered the eco system on many smaller rivers including the Kennet and sadly the minimal remaining head of fish would no longer make the method viable (even I could still feel the bites!). I’m familiar with the lovely little stretch you are on and just hope it doesn’t get wiped out like most other once rivers seem to have. All the best, well done and keep em coming 👋

[@Lifeonthebank]

Jango Jango excellent comments and tips! Would never have considered raw sausage. Yes, I do worry about our rivers. Lots of lakes are taking measures to protect their stock but it’s pretty much impossible on our rivers. Thanks for watching the videos mate. 👍🎣

[@jangojango4823]

I’d certainly say give the sausages a try. The cheap ones from the frozen counter are best. Cut them in half and take them to the river frozen to keep them firm (they soon thaw.out) I make my own large baiting needles and pull the Sausage through with the hook at the non cut end. ( when they’re being cagey often in slack water it stops the fish sucking the meat out without taking the hook).

[@frosty636363]

Nice video nick. What tc rod are you using

[@gabrielulungu8438]

Hi 👋, maybe sounds stupid but i want to ask that if i hold a fishing licence can o go fishing on this river or i have to pay another fee? Thank you

[@Lifeonthebank]

This part of the river is owned by a fishing club.

[@callumdavis1631]

Nice video,what size hook are you using. Also can you do this method in slightly deeper water

[@Lifeonthebank]

Size 8 Hooks. Either Korum Grapplers or Penetrators 👍 Yes, would work well in deep water. Thanks for checking out the video 👍🙌🙌

[@adrianelois8247]

Hello,nice video and experience you have! Is November right time for fishing? Thank you

[@Lifeonthebank]

Gets hard in winter but we’re coming into spring. Definitely possible to bag one before the end of the season!!!

[@delwigzieful]

Nice session nick my favorite fish there so strong but they should never be kept in commercials in my opinion,para

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, feels weird when they’re in lakes. Chub too. We all recognise them as river fish really I think.

[@delwigzieful]

In my opinion they belong in the river only,para

[@martinsylvester1823]

Just started to watch your video's nice fresh approach considering how many are doing this on you tube, do you work for korum? Have just invested in the all rounder rod mainly for roving on the river Wey, not quite got the right reel to suit it yet, whats the reel in this video, have seen in your other videos, looks very competent and might work for this rod.

[@Lifeonthebank]

martin sylvester thanks for watching. The reel is a Korum Axis 4000. Excellent reel for a wide range of fishing. Drag is so smooth and purrs like a kitten!!! 👍

[@alanrichardson7790]

not a problem enjoy

[@alanrichardson7790]

thanks a little short for high bank fishing severn /wye thank you for reply

[@Lifeonthebank]

alan richardson thanks for watching the video mate. 👍👍👍🎣

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Am I right in saying your tying the hook straight to the leader? Also, I can't find smokescreen 'leader' so I presume this is Smokescreen 'mono hook length which you're using as a leeder?' Subscribed.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, smokescreen mono 👍👍

[@alanrichardson7790]

hi what net handle is that you have please

[@Lifeonthebank]

alan richardson Korum Opportunist Telescopic Handle 1.8m. Excellent bit of kit! www.anglingdirect.co.uk/korum-opportunist-telescopic-handle-1-8m?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq9qeoYeo6wIVyu7tCh1bpAe-EAAYASAAEgJrXPD_BwE

[@surentovmasyan3671]

Test roud und line? Plizzz

[@barbelover]

Nice video, epic fights ! what do you think about the new Korum Barbel Reel Line ?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Excellent product. I’ve now got it in 12lb and 10lb. It’s strong, silky smooth and looks awesome on the reel. 👍🎣

[@barbelover]

@@Lifeonthebank currently I'm using the Daiwa Hyper sensor 15lb (in my opinion, twisting a little quickly) so I want to try this new Korum line...

[@Lifeonthebank]

Definitely worth trying. I’ve spooled up a few reels with it now.

[@sme70]

I was thinking about getting the 8-ft opportunist rod are they any good.

[@Lifeonthebank]

They are very good mate. Personally I use the 10ft for this type of river fishing. The extra length helps you fish over marginal growth. Also Chub always try and do you in the edge. The extra length helps bring them out the edge and back into the main river. The 8ft is a fantastic stalking rod for carp on the lakes 👍

[@sme70]

@@Lifeonthebank Thanks for the the reply really enjoying your KZbin channel.👍

[@omutomut]

The tactic works, the first time I caught.......an ell!!!!! I was lucky that it was not big----1lb!!! don't forget gloves like me:)))))

[@Lifeonthebank]

omut100 omut100 😂😂😂

[@wellscs]

LOL it sounds like you're wrestling a tiger!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

🙈 close you’re eyes and listen to it .... sounds filthy!!!! 😫😂

[@jangojango4823]

Sorry that was meant to read “braid far superior to mono”

[@ironicchungles5912]

That intro music 😳

[@Lifeonthebank]

😂🤪🤪🤪 🎵

[@ironicchungles5912]

@@Lifeonthebank what’s the song name ?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Can’t even remember 😂

[@ironicchungles5912]

@@Lifeonthebank pls mate need to know

[@omutomut]

Super video!!! how long you wait for a bite in one place? Thanks

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for the kind comments. Not long at all. I will maybe run the bait through the swim a few times then move on. Quite often if they’re there they’ll grab it straight away!

[@liam7500]

Great content ! would you be able to give away this location please nick , thanks.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for checking it out. Unfortunately I rarely do this, often out of respect for the fish and the other anglers that fish there. Sorry.

[@user-nl7vz4wt3t]

This isn't exactly rolling meat tactics us it? Free lining & light legering with shot is basically what that's about. Rolling meat is what Ray Waltons rekowned to do...

[@colinlazell8606]

You’re not really rolling meat a la Ray Walton but more free lining

[@Lifeonthebank]

Well, it’s rolling along the deck a lot of the time, sometimes bail arm open. Sometimes it comes to rest if there’s little flow.