Big Bream! (Method Feeder Fishing At Grimsbury Reservoir)

Catching big bream on a clear reservoir using Method Feeder tactics! Jon also covers spodding for bream with both a Spomb and a large Bait Up Feeder, then swaps to his Method Feeder rod to target quality fish at range.
Venue: Grimsbury Reservoir, Banbury Oxfordshire
Controlling club: Banbury & District AA
Coaching Days & Fishing Experiences: www.jonarthur....
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[@punkvisser]

I really enjoy the mix of pleasure fishing and match fishing on your channel

[@scottessery100]

Totally agree 😀

[@scottessery100]

And carp angers are bothered 😕 by them 😂😂😂😂

[@scottessery100]

What’s clear watching you and Jamie and the two stoners is your really enjoy angling the same as when 8 yrs old 😉

[@JonArthur]

Many thanks Ruben. It's all about getting out and enjoying it, trying things and mixing things up 😀

[@FishWithBish]

If there was one thing I thought i would never see Jonny Arthur do would be spodding, great video mate love it

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Bish. You never quite know with me ha ha

[@petewilliams5517]

Hi jon I still use side winder on all my feeder rods so much easier to see even if sun in your face 👍

[@JonArthur]

My friends who fish in Ireland tell me about side winders, but it's not something I've ever used myself

[@grahamnash9794]

Super cool venue. Lovely bream. Can't imagine what the carp are like if bream like those get moaned about. Great video. TTFN

[@JonArthur]

"Keep getting these nuisance 5lb to 10lb bream!" ha ha

[@grahamnash9794]

@@JonArthur Hahaha.....

[@gee3883]

Perfect timing for me Jon, just getting geared up to do some bream fishing. So I'm gonna make a brew sit down and watch this whilst I scoff my breakfast. Keep em rollin.

[@JonArthur]

Enjoy!

[@leeemery9796]

Keep em coming Jon need all the fishing I can get , another 6 weeks before I can get out after ligament reconstruction on ankle 🎣

[@michaelgoff4731]

Get well soon chap 😝

[@JonArthur]

Get well soon Lee!

[@mattrowntree3359]

Always fancied this place after seeing Darren Cox fish a match here .. now I need to get down there after seeing Mr Arthur spombing for those bin lids 👍

[@JonArthur]

Do it!

[@simonchaddock3694]

Nice one jon you the man love the way you fish man you have one of the best angling brains ive seen

[@JonArthur]

Definitely lots and lots of better angling brains out there than me, but I try!

[@redorwhitemag3565]

nice fish jon dont know what gave you the biggest smile the fish or the fragrance lol looks a great venue top man top angler

[@JonArthur]

🤣

[@markryan7824]

Well fished jhon you gotta love a bit of bream fishing 🎣

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely!

[@stephenarmstrong6620]

Really enjoyed that Jon brilliant film thanks for sharing 👏👏

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Stephen

[@andrewfordrey3560]

hi Jon, you are the most watchable fishing youtuber on here, keep them coming.

[@JonArthur]

Aw thanks Andy

[@johnkiddle379]

What ! ! ! John where is your loose feeding expert? Your after bream after all..... Great short session beautiful venue in the evening, very picturesque. Deffo the best time to fish that venue. Great video again very informative and fun to watch, fragrant or otherwise.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks John, she would have had fun with that swan! 🤣

[@rogerfjohnson2051]

Excellent video -as always ! Agreed every venue is different but having said that I find that by incorporating supermarket frozen corn in the mix and fishing a 8mm yellow/red dumbbell waiter on the hook is worth a try. 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Roger

[@rogerfjohnson2051]

Jon Arthur Angling 👍👍

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

i love bream il try this tomorrow at my local ty again Jon

[@JonArthur]

Best of luck

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

@@JonArthur been having some success had about 8 kilo of skimmers yesterday

[@andyjames7164]

Always a good watch Jon. Liked your spombing bit......give em some bait. Have a longer sesh next time eh?

[@JonArthur]

Yes definitely needed more time :-(

[@kenwarburton2578]

Enjoyable watch as always Jon. Two nice bream too!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ken

[@fishingnorfolk]

Great video John. Congratulations on the feeder master result. Awesome result for the section of doom 👏👏👏

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Great tip going from left to right setting the rod to avoid the sun... never woulda thought of that.... I'm watching yer spomb chucking closely... I have a problem with it not opening & consequentially pulling in a full drenched spomb ... I'm using a Fox Spomb... I actually prefer the old-style spods for this very reason.... 🙄😒 From the Emerald Isle 😎👍☘️🍺

[@JonArthur]

Glad to help. Maybe you aren't letting the Spomb impact the surface enough? A more abrupt stop should see it go nose down. And also only half filling it.

[@alanjones1771]

Cracking fish interesting way to catch them hope you video the next time you go there so we can see the contrast in how it goes tight lines 🎣🎣⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JonArthur]

Definitely going back for a few more goes

[@gazzabowers1184]

I love my Nash spomb coz it opens every time which is the main thing for me as my casting accuracy isn't too clever. Awesome uploads Jon as always ! stay safe. Gazza

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Gazza

[@stevenflint5271]

Nice few hours but surprised you went when not really best bream weather (flat calm) loved too see that with a chop on big old fish them jon well done

[@JonArthur]

Yep but I just go when I have a chance and cannot choose the weather. It's been a tough resy this year I gather.

[@savmunago8007]

You’re bream rap must have brought them to the bench Jon.. hope you were ok to drive ? Passive smoking and all that 🤯

[@JonArthur]

I had a choice of lanes and steering wheels 😂

[@seandowns4298]

Cheers Jon…. Another cracking video

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bluesimon13ify]

A great couple of decent bream

[@JonArthur]

Still yearning to go back and catch some more!

[@thomasboyce4666]

Very interesting, well done

[@JonArthur]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davep6286]

Nice fishing Jon, seeing how overcast at start, I thought you be on for your 4 fish target. The weather so changeable so far this year. Looking forward to your next session now, 👍👏👏

[@JonArthur]

Fingers crossed I can get back soon!

[@leejohnson221]

Jon, I fish it a bit and it has been hard. In fact that’s an understatement.

[@JonArthur]

Yes that's what everyone has been telling me, including the bailiff, but the fish are clearly there. I think they'll go on the feed soon.

[@mikemartin153]

Nice fish,great video from D J John!!🤘

[@JonArthur]

One the ones and twos, no less!🤘

[@davidhodgson1385]

Great video John , dead maggots and corn definitely the way to go 🎣👍

[@JonArthur]

Yep next time...

[@jasontearne2334]

Very fragrant John 😂😂😂 love it...

[@JonArthur]

😂

[@keithmorris4801]

Just another great video.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Keith. Gotta go back soon I think!

[@patrickwalker2509]

Excellent vid again Jon...keep em coming 👌

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Patrick

[@michaelsmith9408]

Nice John. Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Thank you too!

[@MARCLEEMATCHFISHING]

great beatbox jon,top video as normal,thanks

[@JonArthur]

Big up! 😂

[@Esoxluciouss11]

well done

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Denis

[@iancampbell2028]

Great video Jon 👍 keep them coming

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ian

[@user-ww3xl8ow3j_satoshi]

It's nice to have fun fishing. It's a nice video. I'm going to subscribe to the channel.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for the sub! :-)

[@WolfmanWoody]

Just found this video and never knew there was a reservoir there. The number of times I have passed it on the way to Clattercote too.

[@JonArthur]

Give it a go!

[@PokeDenPOGO]

Great video Jon. What is the code for the gate. I tried fishing there but the gate was locked

[@JonArthur]

Ring the bailiff on the sign or local shop as I'm not sure I am supposed to make it public

[@andreim841]

Should of sang "I like big bream and I can not lie, you other anglers can't deny... ' 😂

[@JonArthur]

😂😂😂

[@olivierwimmer2664]

Big Bream that mate!!! Nice song too and I missed your French accent 😉see you in November hopefully😊Keep on the great job 👍

[@JonArthur]

Merci! 😃

[@deanbayliss7038]

Top vid Jon brilliant

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Dean

[@MarkBarrell.Fishing]

Not sure about your vinyl scratching skills but thanks for the video Jon.👌

[@JonArthur]

What? Scratch Master J in the place! 🤣

[@orsonkart4794]

Great vid Jon !

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Orson

[@solidcold9491]

Very fragrant 🤣🤣🤣

[@JonArthur]

🤣

[@petewilliams5517]

Hi jon is it a day ticket or club venue I hooe you catch well as I'm watching you spoming at beginning lol 🎣🎣🎣🎣👍👍

[@dominicburton950]

Hi Pete you can fish on banbury book or day ticket but you require an access code for gates as the res is fenced off with two access gates either side of top end these have combination padlocks you can get code from bailiff telephone number or probably castaway tackle shop in banbury available on grimsbury reservoir Web site page hope that helps

[@martincox3946]

its a day ticket pete

[@JonArthur]

Day tickets are £5 for one rod, but only £3 if you are a BDAA member. Fabulous value!

[@rigs3834]

Great video chap 👌 just subed 👌

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Rigs

[@wilsonsully3578]

Brilliant 👍🏻 Proper ‘old school’ I wanna B - R - E - A - M 👊🏻

[@JonArthur]

One day all my daft rhymes and MCing will come out! 🤣

[@stevedavies75]

Really enjoyed that Jon! Maybe away from the herbinators bench next time though! Je suis spliffie!! herbe et hip hop pour le poisson!

[@JonArthur]

Good call!

[@ryeboy66]

Thanks Jon . Fab as always 👍 maybe a bit of Bob Marley next time .😀

[@JonArthur]

No worries mon

[@scottessery100]

Arc eye? Sounds horrible. I live your videos Jon. Please please keep doing what your doing.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Scott! Will remember my sunglasses next time!

[@dazzaa6311]

Love watching ur vids Jon, find them the perfect place to escape from things. Keep em coming. Just out of interest, why do fisheries ban ground bait? What harm does it do/believe to do?

[@JonArthur]

This venue is a bit quirky banning groundbait. It's not Banbury DAA the controlling club's rule, it's the council's as it's a drinking water venue. Still not 100% sure on the logic but it's no big deal.

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

@@JonArthur yes same here drinking water no naturals or ground bait love your videos too

[@gloriajakeman1763]

couple of nice clonkers there john, very enjoyable watch, thanks.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sillybait1329]

It look great Jon, the first fish was a stunner, whereabouts is the lake? We used to fish a pool in the industrial estate year’s ago, but I’ve never seen this reservoir, is it a feeder for the Oxford canal?

[@JonArthur]

That's probably the one. It's also called Banbury Reservoir. I gather it's the town's reserve drinking water resy rather than a canal feeder. That's why the council don't allow groundbait.

[@waynenippard5933]

Hi Jon. When you used the spomb, did you clip up shorter than the bait-up feeder to cater for the swing back of the feeder? Obviously as the bait-up feeder, and your clipped up rods for that matter, empty on the bottom as opposed to the spomb, which empties on impact, you have to allow for this discrepancy especially so the deeper you fish. Some proper slabs 👍

[@JonArthur]

Yes all good food for thought, it was a purely experimental session so on this occasion I deliberately wanted to create a bigger area to work with, but try to consciously hold the rod back further when hitting the clip. For my first experiment at the venue, my plan was to bait up a big area then fish the far edge of the feed as that's the side where I assumed any wary bream would be coming from in the clear water. I soon made the decision to fish a rod length closer once liners became a problem and caught two. All part of the experimentation process. I think a flying backlead might have helped too! I've had numerous spodding sessions for bream and not had the liner issue, so I think it's big moody fish in tap water clear water that was also an issue.

[@waynenippard5933]

@@JonArthur Great to hear your thinking; so many thanks. I only ask as I am returning to match fishing this season after 20 years away. In that time I have been carp fishing and therefore regularly use a spomb and making this allowance between where your feed empties on the surface and where your hookbait will be can be very important particularly on tight feeding areas. Adjusting this distance is common practice in carp fishing. However, if fishing for bream I agree that fishing at the front of the feed can, not only help to avoid liners, but also possibly help pick off the bigger, warier slabs that quite often hang back. While a flying backlead could help, they can also be detrimental to bite detection in my experience and the bottom also needs to be fairly uniform for them to work successfully. Any form of undulation, such as a weedbed or a bar, not only create bad angles back to your rod but can also lead to more abrasion on the line causing a potential weakness. Another solution could be to mould some mouse droppings from tungsten putty up the line behind the feeder. Food for thought. Am enjoying watching your videos as, not only do you do a variety of styles for different species on different types of venues, but you also talk through the process of the changes you make to increase your catch rate which is very beneficial. Keep up the good work 👍

[@chrisfoster5098]

Another enjoyable video Jon thanks One quick question have you any idea how old the bream are ?

[@JonArthur]

Sorry no idea but Im guessing very!

[@PatMo1888]

Was that last section in slo-mo or did you inhale 😜 ?

[@JonArthur]

Definitely slo mo 😂

[@billbryant9747]

i should have watched all of the video

[@jamesfoot3224]

Another great video Jon, really enjoyed this one. What happened at 29:15? Was it the bailiff you were talking to? I'm also often guilty of packing everything up apart from the rod hoping for one last pull. Looks like a lovely venue, looking forward to your next video from there when it's fishing better. Oh and I don't think Bob Nudd will want you rapping on his next single by the way!

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha, not even mixing and scratching? At that time I could've sworn one was on then it all just went slack.

[@michaeljakymowytsh4924]

I have had carp from there and they are very big but not many of them plus big bream at 80 yards lovely res tho I use the same method's that ii use at Coombe lake

[@JonArthur]

I photographed a 24lber there once and know there are 30s in there

[@michaeljakymowytsh4924]

38lb is the biggest that has come out I have seen carp over 20lb come out in the matches there I think there are around 400 carp in the res so I've been told I like going after the big bream Jon you been fishing Packington lately

[@annewillson1]

yes now they got over your singing lol good video as normal

[@JonArthur]

:-)

[@martinhehir1471]

Great video as always not good when you get the blow monkeys turning up lol

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Martin

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

what do you think of the 12 foot pro distance i love my one, and a good video again jon thankyou

[@JonArthur]

Really impressed me on the day. I might get a 2nd now.

[@nickpoole336]

Very enjoyable viewing Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Nick

[@deanbayliss7038]

Jon Arthur FT Bob marley 😂

[@JonArthur]

😂

[@davidgraham6986]

I would like to see you fish the slide float there buddy????????

[@JonArthur]

Yep I thought the same

[@davidgraham6986]

@@JonArthur can you do a video with a slide float there please

[@antrog1895]

Kin ell I need my hearing tested, thought you said Grimsby! I thought wow he’s fishing the North Sea. 😀👍🍌 PS great vid

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha, yes I was hoping for scampi and chips after!

[@AntChance]

Hi Jon, great vid again. I don’t usually comment but as a carper who uses spomb methods I thought I would comment with my views on the number of liners you were getting. I believe this may have been because of the stretch in the mono compared to the braid on the spomb which meant that your feeder rods were fishing beyond the spot. I know you mentioned at one stage that you might wind a few turns and fish closer because of the liners. If you did this then this probably would have put you “in the zone” and hopefully accounted for the fish you caught. Also when baiting up with the big feeder, do you think this could have caused bait to be deposited along your line? Maybe worth checking in the margin to see how long the bait would take to fully deposit out the feeder before striking it in. Just my observations. I don’t pretend to be an expert but I do spomb a lot for my fishing and have also tried using old spods with the nose cut off for depositing beds of ground bait when fishing for tench before and was surprised as how long it would take for the bait to become loose enough to be “struck out” on the retrieve. Take care and keep the vids coming. Ant

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ant and all very good food for thought, it was a purely experimental session so on this occasion I deliberately wanted to create a bigger area to work with, but try to consciously hold the rod back further when hitting the clip. For my first experiment at the venue, my plan was to bait up a big area then fish the far edge of the feed as that's the side where I assumed any wary bream would be coming from in the clear water. I soon made the decision to fish a rod length closer once liners became a problem and caught two. All part of the experimentation process. I think a flying backlead might have helped too! I've had numerous spodding sessions for bream and not had the liner issue, so I think it's big moody fish in tap water clear water that was also an issue. Looking back, a brief 3hrs isn't the best for a post-Spombing session as 5+ hrs would have given me more time to experiment. I'd go in with just 4-5 modest feeders next time if time was against me. I just wanted to see what a big boshing at the start did, plus I was itching to get the spod rod out of retirement and also compare casting Spombs and Bait Up feeders, plus my new 12ft rod... so it was just nice to get out and crash some bait in and have a big experiment. Glad you like the vids!

[@fishingwithrohan7865]

Well done mate are you on the Facebook group called Bream fishing uk

[@JonArthur]

No but I'll check it out

[@fishingwithrohan7865]

No worries i have my own fishing you tube channel will u check it out please

[@tadhghayden8440]

Where could I get one of those big spool reels..they are not big pit reels are they ..they seem more compact....

[@JonArthur]

They are original Matrix Horizons

[@stephenhuskisson2230]

hi jon in next video can u show how to tie a shock leader as no body seems to show that bit

[@JonArthur]

I can try, but I use a full blood knot if you want to Google that.

[@vaidotaskateiva6445]

Labas NICE...":)

[@JonArthur]

Thanks!

[@matthewbrown5677]

Is the hook bait on a pin.? Coming back to fishing after 12 years

[@JonArthur]

Yep, check out my Hair Rig Secrets video to learn more...

[@canalpiker5199]

Hi John have or would you fish the river behind grimsby res

[@JonArthur]

Not fished it but it definitely looks fishy and worth a look

[@timothyclegg3727]

Come on you bream. B.R.E.A.M ❤

[@JonArthur]

T H A N K S 🤣

[@davejones6629]

Could you tell me please , are there any big pike in there ??

[@JonArthur]

Sorry not a clue. Assume there are some predators in there but not seen any.

[@MAAJDEBRE]

I have one question unrelated to this event and topic, but I'm asking it here: Is it allowed to use dried maggots in a feeder competition where live baits are not allowed? Thanks in advance

[@JonArthur]

Pretty sure that would be disallowed but you’d have to ask your match organiser for clarification.

[@MAAJDEBRE]

@@JonArthur Thank you for your time and courtesy. Tight Lines.

[@gee3883]

Quick question Jon, would you recommend the method feeder over a traditional feeder with longer hook lengths in deep water or does it depend on lots of other variables ?

[@JonArthur]

Lost of variables but more and more the Method is beginning to dominate for big bream, but no harm fishing both on the same swim

[@gee3883]

@@JonArthur Doh never thought of mixing it up in the same swim. Thanks for the reply, good luck with the channel it seems to be gaining traction keep at it, always a pleasure to watch, Cheers.

[@londonladjeff3575]

i was told the maximum depth for method feeders is 6 feet as any deeper it will break down at it sinks ? Any replies will be helpful

[@JonArthur]

You can fish it in 6ft+ no probs, but you need stickier pellets

[@londonladjeff3575]

@@JonArthur thanks fir that Jon

[@tonyvickerstaff269]

Hi how deep is the res and would you spomb on deeper res's

[@JonArthur]

It's up to 18ft in places and there's an old river bed further out. Yes I'd spod in any depths as it's nice to create a big bed of heavy particles. A cloud would be an issue, but anywhere the carpers do it, it's worth doing it for the bream too.

[@Johnsmith-vs3vo]

Where do you buy a day ticket?

[@JonArthur]

You need a code to get in the gate. Local tackle shop Castaway Tackle in Banbury or Ace Tackle Kidlington will help.

[@Johnsmith-vs3vo]

Thanks very much for taking the time to reply. Any other info you think is useful to know about car parks etc or catching bream, would be well appreciated. Loved the video.

[@Johnsmith-vs3vo]

I'm going this Friday day / evening for bream. Is it safe fishing alone? Can you park near?

[@3brewster]

Fragrant 😂

[@JonArthur]

😂

[@barryrayner3117]

Hi Jon what knot do you find best for your leader thanks barry.

[@JonArthur]

I generally use a full blood knot (I think that's what it is) although if I have time and patience I will sometimes use a water knot, but that involves threading 5m+ of line through itself four times, which is a bit tricky. I experiment with long tags and trimming it down, but generally use long tags as a bit of extra safety.

[@barryrayner3117]

@@JonArthur Thanks for your reply keep up the good work.

[@barryrayner3117]

Just done both knots look nice and strong. When i did the water knot made the 5m in to a coil around my fingers then held it with a bit of tape. So much better to then pass it through itself thanks Barry

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

It's fun spoding right lol buy your self a finger stall 👍😁!

[@JonArthur]

I've actually got one but never really needed it for a quick pre-bait. I can see why so many specimen carpers are spot mad though as it's strangely satisfying to bosh some bait in... although in hindsight with just a 3-hour session I should have just fed 4-5 feeders of bait instead. But that's the beauty of these pleasure sessions.

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

@@JonArthur Mate when you siad ten black spods l was like yeh boi going for it lol still got a coulpe off pull rounds so worked out well 👍

[@lusty444]

There is no such thing as a “last cast “!😇

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely!