Big Roach! (Canal Fishing With Casters)

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Jon Arthur targets big roach on the canal using one of the ultimate fish-catching baits - casters!
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[@JonArthur]

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[@caiusmartius]

Not surprised at the sponsorship with Readly they can recognise a quality channel 👍. Once again a great upload Jon....cheers.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks CM 👍

[@ianberry1713]

What a stonking net of Roach Jon. Great stuff, keep ‘em coming.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, will do!

[@philbench7622]

I'm damn proud & impressed with your catch of "wild" canal, caster caught roach Jon! .... it takes a proper angler to catch 5lb of those in 3hours! .... it's far more admirable, than catching 50lb of "silly dopey fish" on an overstocked commercial, by an angler who'd probably dry net on a challenging canal 😉 .... I'm probably gonna get hater, stalker, violence threats for saying that 😨 lol ❤

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

I THINK YOUR OK AS A YEAR LATER NO COMMENTS LOL

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

thats the beauty of a public space jon all welcome

[@JonArthur]

Some more welcome than others ha ha

[@davemcevoy8122]

That's one hell of a nice bag of Roach. Well done Mr Arthur.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Dave

[@antrog1895]

Great vid as usual. Never tire of seeing big roach. Very impressed there wasn’t any bleeps under your breath - ‘yes thanks’ What a polite young man you are. 😊🍌

[@JonArthur]

Must have been easily 80+ bankwalkers that day and some of them were unbelievable

[@antrog1895]

@@JonArthur patience of a saint you 👍

[@denniscooper6148]

Thanks Jon, lovely net of fish. Congratulations on the sponsorship. Keep well.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@terrystokley2968]

Excellent film, really enjoyed and learnt quite a bit. Beautiful bag of roach nothing better.

[@JonArthur]

Great to hear!

[@peterdent4165]

Nothing better !, other than perhaps, hemp and caster on a river, pole or stickfloat . Quality once again Jon 👏👏👌

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@markryan7824]

You can not beat a roach session absolutely loverly fish , This is fishing jhonny boy👌👏

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Mark

[@lifedaily4173]

High there Jon. I'm new to your channel and I like that you fish canals and recently, I watched some of your canal sessions. I noticed instant that the colours you had on and in you're hands I'd never seen before!! Curiosity got me and now I've bought a full new pole out fit and box + other gear, all by fox matrix!!! All I can really say is thanks to you,,,,, I think I might be onto a winner. Up there with drennan,maver,map and browning if not miles ahead!! Keep the canal vids coming plz,,, learn something new from top match men, how I learned how to fish.😁👍

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoy the vids and yes the Matrix gear really is great... and looks the part too! :-)

[@johnlewis-mcginn1016]

Fantastic roach fishing John, well done can't wait for the match vids to start👍🎣

[@JonArthur]

You and me both!

[@ggwildlife]

great net of fish Jon top caster roach.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks GG

[@patrickwalker2509]

Your vids go from great to brilliant. My favourite style too

[@JonArthur]

Glad you like them!

[@robchevalley8960]

On the canals down south, always use to find chopping a few casters in with the worms just for the first put in, always seemed to make a difference in the time it took to get some fish in the swim

[@JonArthur]

Good tip! I often do that on the big perch and chub pegs when it warms up a bit. Chopped maggots too!

[@davidcook6614]

Awesome fishing Jon ,I love the canals

[@JonArthur]

Awesome thank you!

[@The1vanillaman]

stunning bag of fish Jon, great presentation as always, I wonder how many last casts we have when we are catching well. many thanks as always,keep safe........mike

[@JonArthur]

As many one last casts as possible, ha ha

[@andrewrowland4849]

Great video Jon, catching fish like that is to me a perfect days fishing, once again top Angling sir. I do worry that fish like this could be difficult to find soon as waters around me have been hammered by cormorants 🥺😥keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@JonArthur]

I think there are cormorants on most of them now, but we don't see them unless there at first light.

[@richardrouse1873]

Stunning net of fish 🐠 Jon top video as usual 👍be good to see you back in contest mode taking there money 💰👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@jimmyo6616]

"caught anything?".... "yes, thanks!!" 🤐😂... Cracking session 👌

[@JonArthur]

Maybe I could have said, "Yes thanks. Maybe all you noisy people from different households not socially distancing can stop while I get my keepnet out and show you, while we block the cyclist and your dog continues to trample over all my expensive fishing and camera gear!" 😂

[@jimmyo6616]

@@JonArthur haha 😂 😂 😂

[@mikeoxley6303]

Legendary

[@richardtuson605]

@@JonArthur the guy at my local fishing shop said someone got next to him at the local ponds asking the usual, slipped and landed on his pole breaking a £200 section. Said sorry mate and walked off!

[@stephenjlewis1976]

Savage!

[@1975mycomputer]

Great fishing jon. Canal caster master. Love the videos.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you like them!

[@C4RPhunter1710]

Great video as always mate 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@pedrobandino5391]

Nice bag Jon, I thought you nearly caught a dog fish, but that was your pole pot!!

[@JonArthur]

That was just the ones you saw on camera!

[@daveewens6578]

Cracking vid

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Dave

[@martinwood713]

Awesome jon What canal were you fishing?

[@robertkilminster3402]

Great net of red fins Jon. I’ve never had any joy with caster on the canal. Do you fish it over depth or dead depth? Cheers

[@JonArthur]

Almost always a bit overdepth on the canal, anything from 2-6in

[@stevenash6685]

Cracking Rutilus Rutilus.

[@tps3057]

Nice

[@JonArthur]

Thanks

[@jeremynorman1330]

Was that dog called Oscar?

[@JonArthur]

😂

[@lusty444]

Perch,Spikey’s,Footballers,Billy’s or whatever you call them in your neck of the woods are great weight builders.

[@JonArthur]

They certainly are

[@peterduffin5129]

Hi Jon, can I ask how far overdepth you normally fish with worms and casters?Thanks for the video

[@JonArthur]

2-3in to begin with, increasing to 4-6in if it's towing or if the fish are particularly cagey.

[@peterduffin5129]

@@JonArthur great, thank you for the reply

[@stephenfinnegan86]

like your videos especially your match fishing ones.the music can you tell me who is the artist in this video thanks

[@marineboy1964]

Oscar ,,,,,OSCAR

[@JonArthur]

That pesky dog! If you could've seen what it was doing! (Or did you mean my acting?) :-)

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

🏆 definitely 😃😂!

[@stevanfarley6704]

hi Jon love watching your videos, i have a question never pole fished i have been given a 14.5 meter maver reality pole i want to buy some top kits do any top kits fit and would you suggest ones with a side puller the top kit i have dosnt have one

[@JonArthur]

You can get universal kits but I would always go for the kist designed for your pole, so you need to contact Maver or a Maver stockist. Side pullers are a definite advantage on stillwaters, but you can also use pull bungs if you don't have them.

[@savmunago8007]

Great vid, I could be mistaken, but looked as though those unruly dogs pi33ed you off... been there a few times myself, and I said a few choice words to the dog owners ! Ps, I love dogs, but obedient ones. .. 😀

[@JonArthur]

Inconsiderate dog owners are the issue, not the dogs

[@meandyou3272]

Love the video John, loved the quality roach you caught, thanks. (Ps. Love people on bikes, walkers and dog walkers, so long as they are on opposite bank!!!!!!). Keep vids coming and hope to be out soon myself.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mabalsaritchie]

Great Stuff again Jon. Brilliant roach and casters of course

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan

[@richardbarrett7544]

Please keep the natural venue fishing vids coming Jon, they are breath of fresh air buddy?

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Richard

[@JamesBrown-ko1ic]

Well worth the wait! Some will power to not have another- another last drop on the double caster! Has been a great little series.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks James

[@hummerman62]

@@JonArthur , the Eternal last cast, Can lead you into fishing wayyyyyy past your set time

[@pmay222]

nice one.. .. ..

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for the visit

[@stephenjlewis1976]

These natural venue uploads, with noisy people walking past, really sells the benefits of commercial fisheries 😁

[@JonArthur]

Sometimes that's definitely the case on the canal!

[@richardbawcombe8036]

I have no idea how you packed up after that last roach! Great vid 👍

[@JonArthur]

Sadly had to. Could easily have had another couple of hours :-(

[@richardbawcombe8036]

@@JonArthur well you’re a better man than I am!

[@andrewruss1359]

What protector have you got fitted to the Butt section of your pole John ???

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

brilliant video jon, got nothing round here in suffolk were i live like that, so keep them coming mate chears

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, will do!

[@TerryMatthews1]

Brilliant session Jon. Thanks for sharing

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MARCLEEMATCHFISHING]

Great film agsin jon, your enthusiasm is infectious, channing some john wilson chuckling too, thank you

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewleach1323]

Beautiful roach Jon would not of minded seeing one of those what do the canal matches produce these days

[@3brewster]

Great video as always Jon 👍🎣💪💪 Nice net at the end and that last roach , very nice Oscar !! Oscar !! Do you remember Fenton!! Fenton!! ?? Anyways I’m a dog owner and I’d never let him be off the lead near anglers but some people eh. Lol

[@JonArthur]

They were even less considerate and had clearly learnt nothing on their way back :-(

[@roberthaynes8677]

Loving the blunt short answer to the passer by.....yes thanks!! 😁 What pole bungs do you use? And how many sizes do you have in the range

[@JonArthur]

I use winder-style bungs and chop down to fit, although I also use side pull kits a lot too. They are just as useful for silverfish and natural waters.

[@johnbridges2959]

Your u tube video are all ways full great information and my they continue just quick question on a canel that is constantly moving one way then the other would you fish a moving bait or try to hold it back any feedback would be helpfull

[@JonArthur]

Try both. Generally going much further overdepth and slowing it down is best with bigger baits. With squatts, bread and pinkies you can sometimes just run it at the fish. It's always difficult when it's going back and forth though.

[@MagicManFan]

Brilliant again Jon. Love the "short interval." You don't get that material on commercials 😀 What is the best way to contact you regarding advice on Matrix poles Jon?

[@JonArthur]

Msg me via my Facebook page

[@tomwoodcock7477]

Just wondering Jon, when shipping back you seem to be putting your pole really high, are you shipping into a tree or a really high roller? thanks, Tom (also, good stretch that, where I started)

[@JonArthur]

No roller, just a skid bung and high through the hedge.

[@FISHANE84]

Nice looking are to fish, Subbed!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for the sub!

[@johnturner7045]

Fantastic catch again. Love watching the episodes as learn so much and give me extra info and something to try myself once on the bank. Nice vid 👍 Jon Arthur 👍

[@JonArthur]

Great to hear! Thanks JT

[@paulcooper1467]

Great video, what pole were you using. Looking at buying a new matrix pole.

[@JonArthur]

The MTX2. Ideal for busy towpaths!

[@johnwood5627]

Ace video as always jon just a shame about the dog walkers with dogs not on a lead I bet there's signs saying all dogs on a lead too

[@JonArthur]

There shouldn't need to be any signs. It was clear to see me from a very long way away in both directions and a considerate person would have had the courtesy to keep a pet on a lead and under control, but that's life I suppose :-(

[@wilsonsully3578]

“One more fish” Ten fish later 🤣 Proper, awesome fishing when the ‘caster’ goes, love it 👍🏻

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@terrycousins3015]

Great video,love this style of fishing,on the GUC on Saturday,can’t wait.

[@JonArthur]

Have fun, I think it'll fish really hard!

[@mattmatt6878]

Thanks for sharing Jon, great canal roach fishing on the caster. Tight Lines 🐟👍

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@krisvandeneynde4279]

Nice informative video !. Great ambassador for the brand.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Kris! :-)

[@MrGooorgeous]

Well done on the Readly sponsorship.....👏👏👏👏👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Phillie! 😀

[@iansherwood5357]

Most definitely my fave fishing ever is on the roach, love it!

[@JonArthur]

Glad you liked it Ian

[@joebrennan1272]

Great video John and a belting net of fish, well done mate.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@roberthill5839]

what brilliant quality roach Jon great video

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevedavies75]

Another crackin' vid Jon. Thank you.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelsmith9408]

Love your Videos Jon. Thank You.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you like them!

[@ihcfn]

beautiful roach, great angling!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks a lot!

[@TerryMatthews1]

Brilliant session Jon. Thanks for sharing.

[@JonArthur]

My pleasure!

[@petebird7171]

Great session and video 👍👍👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Thank you Pete, glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@justdave3759]

Lovely canal fish. 👍🏼

[@JonArthur]

Many many thanks

[@stevenpeck1627]

what a great afternoon fishing them Roach♥👌 I'm not jealous honestly😂

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Stephen, I wish I could have fished even longer that day!

[@stevenpeck1627]

@@JonArthur dont we all every time we go..

[@WickedDealer]

Looks good Jon

[@JonArthur]

Cheers TMOT

[@pauljones6951]

Another great video.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Paul!

[@thomasboyce4666]

Brilliant as allways

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Tommy

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

Quality baging as normal 🤘!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks AA

[@stevebush8914]

Great stuff Jon 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Steve 👍

[@ralphcutler7622]

Superb Jon

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ralph

[@oldbloke135]

Fantastic net of roach. You only get that kind of fishing on natural waters, without F1s to beat them to every bait and with a few pike to thin down the sprats. It's amazing how good canals can be nowadays.

[@jasontearne2334]

Love the yes thanks lol😂😂😂

[@JonArthur]

Maybe I could have said, "Yes thanks. Maybe all you noisy people from different households not socially distancing can stop while I get my keepnet out and show you, while we block the cyclist and your dog continues to trample over all my expensive fishing and camera gear!" 😂

[@jasontearne2334]

Totally agree mate. No social distancing, and I thought dogs should be on leads.

[@brianwelbourne9896]

Wonderful net of quality roach, our local canal has some nice roach but the nearside bank is full of bushes so you cannot see the bikes coming along so many guys in our club have had their poles smashed with no chance of a comeback from the bikers, don’t mind the dogs so much if their owners would only clear up after them.! Keep em coming John all great quality.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Brian

[@andrewswift9202]

Well done John great for the channel, was just wondering if you had heard how bill off east fishing was doing , keep the videos coming John 👍 tight lines

[@JonArthur]

He has very sadly passed away. I have left a pinned message at the top of my A Chub For Bill film.

[@andrewswift9202]

@@JonArthur 💔👍

[@markwhibley9787]

Why take a lead and not use it. 🛎 🔚

[@JonArthur]

Yep, I would never have left my dog off a lead around anglers or other towpath users, but hey ho.

[@lusty444]

It’s always interesting when you get bank walkers say “Have you caught anything”. If they say “Are you bagging or “Are you getting them”?That you know within the first sentence whether their fellow Anglers or not!😇

[@JonArthur]

You certainly get some strange questions from the non anglers!

[@lusty444]

You obviously enjoy natural venues and commercials but if you had a choice and could only fish one or the other,what would you choose? I think that both disciplines are as different as Football and Rugby and you definitely need two sets of bespoke kit. What are your thoughts on this Jon?

[@JonArthur]

I couldn't just fish one type of venue as I enjoy doing all sorts of fishing. Anywhere I can float fish if I had to choose, but luckily I have lots of variety to keep me happy!