Big Water Perch & Pike | Dropshotting for Big Perch | Lure fishing for Pike

Once famously described by Bernard Cribbins as ‘the biggest fish of all’, the Perch is an often mis-understood fish. Frequently a nuisance, in their smaller wasp-like sizes, and often the first fish a young angler will catch, many anglers fail to understand the slightest hint of fascination with, let’s face it, one of the most common fish species in the country.
However, once that angler has been infected by the sight of a ‘proper’ Perch, an infectious obsession is likely to take hold, as there really is no sight, in fishing, like a big Perch.
What is constitutes a ‘big’ Perch will differ from angler to angler, but at Angling 360 a fish of 3lbs+ is a constant and very realistic target; a fish of 4lbs+, an absolute dream. However, a Perch doesn’t really need to be of these proportions to be impressive, as a fish of 1.5 - 2lbs is still a lovely sight to behold.
Here, we wander the shores of the biggest expanse of fresh water in all of England, Scotland and Wales in search of such a fish; a task that can be rather daunting for many an angler. Nevertheless, with a bit of legwork and an understanding of how to identify and interpret features on a map, some fantastic sport can be had along the loch’s 153km of shoreline.

[@Ian-xl2xf]

Nice big perch lovely colours well-done

[@bailienicoljarvie2878]

Love it, Perch must be the most beautiful of our freshwater species, and can be great sport on the right gear. Pike are a great bonus, with their own atractions. Stunning fish, stunning location, but it can be a moody and daunting prospect. Magic.

[@georgeadrain9693]

Another great video, first time I've seen a ten-striper from the 'big puddle' and what a beautiful fish it was.

[@robertkirk1983]

Even though you didn't get what you set out for. Still some cracking perch and pike. Another good video to watch. You guys can put hours in, that's for sure 😊

[@user-qr8ed7wt7d]

"Usually the worst for takin a heider" Ahaha! Another brilliant episode guys.

[@angling360]

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[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

"I'm just gonna beach it" Subtitles : "I'm just gonna beat you" 🙄🤣... Google was not meant for thick accents !! 😂 a Kerry man or a Donegal lad would have google tied up in knots !!... 🤗 😎👍☘️🍺

[@anthonylong6403]

Fantastic video guys and some stunning looking perch - I honestly dont believe I have seen a more stunning fish than that 10-striper!!

[@stuartmoore7568]

Brilliant videos lads keep them up 👌

[@angling360]

Cheers, we shall try.

[@PapaTube-ep1nk]

If your Gaffer asked you at work to do 14 - 16 hrs on your feet you would tell him to F Off, but when we that have the fishing bug bad the time just flee's in.. You must have understanding Squaws in the hoose.😂 Great Video lads as a game fisher myself only, I still enjoy your craic and videos.

[@Ian-xl2xf]

Great guys unfortunately allot of the big perch are in sitting in old brocken tree logs and big tree roots sitting to pounce out for there pray it is what it is. But big once out there. Another great video guys. Anyway Gordon its only a day oooooout. Lolllll ❤

[@dalelander2152]

Great video guys some cracking fish interesting to see the pike favor blue shiner colour lures in the loch 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@angling360]

Glad you enjoyed it. 100% my favourite to use.

[@stevie6456]

Well done guys some graft yous put in and some nice fish,👏👏 we done really well yesterday at the mouth the river, the stamp of the fish were impressive with a new pb for my mate brutal walk thou but worth it.

[@angling360]

Nice one Stevie.....I think I know the walk you're on about. Near claimed my life a few times lol, well done on the PB 💪

[@stevenwilson7665]

6.40 in prob one of the nicest perch Iv seen lovely that’s what it’s all about no matter the size

[@ianlawrence8276]

Good video as usual fellas 👍👍

[@alexandermcgowan4125]

Superb video it’s a great water that first spot you were at I tried to fish there a while back just got that and a bus full of tourists arrived 😂

[@angling360]

We just left and then a bus load arrived 🤦‍♂️

[@robertturner5523]

As always top video boys love a stripey .keep up the good work

[@shodi2259]

Some great fish there lads, never fished fresh water in years, may give it a go, and fresh water Flounder, is that a wind up 😂 new one to me. Tight lines lads

[@angling360]

I thought it was a few years ago, we have had 3 or 4 now. It's nuts.

[@shodi2259]

@angling360 I will try get up Loch Lomond before too long, not targeted Perch since my kids were young.

[@user-xi4qt9my8v]

Caught many flounders years ago when just started fishing well up the river Leven which runs out Loch Lomond

[@stevenwilson7665]

Plenty of footage for a Christmas bloopers video that’s fishing boys

[@Pete.108]

You guys well put the work in to say the least, great video and well done on the catchs, you deserve it. All i can say Matt and Mick reborn, me and my wife Christine well enjoy the content and various advise you give us similer anglers. All the best and tight lines Pete.

[@angling360]

Thank you Pete 🤝🎩👌

[@gerrymcpike5787]

Dont know why I wasn’t subbed but ayeee lovely perch that one alex 10 stripes 😮

[@angling360]

Cheers Gerry 🎩👌

[@alexallanangling]

Cheers mate.

[@rosstaylor1853]

Why why why have you guys not got more subscribers with the content your putting out , keep it up it will come👍

[@angling360]

Cheers mate, we aren't in any hurry. Enjoying the whole learning curve to be honest. As you say it will come.....hopefully.🎩👌

[@francislogan380]

Roll on the 18th so I can hit the big water !

[@angling360]

Best of luck mate when you get there 🎩👌

[@jackmorrison6749]

Alright lads, love the videos. Just wondering if you guys think its a bit early to target the perch on the big loch or is it worth giving it a bash now? Cheers

[@angling360]

Every year is different, that's coming from an angler that targets them from the bank, I'm hoping this year from the SIB, mibbe find them earlier in the year.

[@jackmorrison6749]

@@angling360 cheers, kinda thought that myself. Looking forward to some videos on the SIB!

[@angling360]

@@jackmorrison6749 hopefully have it for next month.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

The canoeists rowing right through yer swim smh, they have all the water yet there they are... pisses me off to see that because as a mainly bank angler, I've had SO many boats do this, especially other ANGLERS !! ... ffs lads!!... 😒

[@angling360]

Everyone wants the best marks I suppose.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

@@angling360 Ya think they might have been fishin in that canoe ? 😂 It just grinds my gears that some people can't give others space, literal or metaphorical... Respecting others space seems to be a quaint idea these days... You spoke recently about the internet being such a negative place these days... and now we have it in real life... wtf ever happened to "live & let live" ?? Lovin yer vids btw, even if the accent catches me out now & again ... 🙄😂 😎👍☘️🍺