Bob & Paul Catch Two Mighty The Barbel Fish | Gone Fishing | Bob Mortimer & Paul Whitehouse

The first day of fishing was unsuccessful, but, on the second, they both catch themselves a beautiful The Barbel fish. Bob later admits that he’d asked the Vicar to pray for him to catch a good fish. Could this be the sign they’ve been looking for? Paul’s not convinced.
Fish of the day: The Barbel
Location: Middle Wye, Herefordshire
Taken from Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Season 1 Episode 2 - Paul and Bob fish for The Barbel in Hay-on-Wye, visit a local Vicar, and sample the great outdoors.
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[@paulhennerley9054]

If we only had more progs like this instead of the celeb garbage the world would start to become a better place.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Fills my heart with joy and comfort to hear the two of them just talking about the things a lot of us think, but hardly ever put words to.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

I could watch/listen to Bob all day, childish at heart, truly nice genuine bloke. Everything these days I see him in makes me smile, laugh and wish he was a mate of mine. Has a special way about him of making everything interesting, fun and nostalgic . Thanks Bob 👍

[@crazyfool4325]

This is about as wholesome as it gets.

[@Bamyasi]

Never thought I would enjoy a video on coarse fishing until Bob Mortimer was involved.

[@philhunter9158]

This is probably the best viewing that I have seen in years. Two truly good friends loving life as it should be lived! God bless you both 🙏

[@dublogicgr]

This to me is the best of British culture. Its so funny, nuanced, cultured yet irrevant. I'm not British and I point this out simply to highlight that no other country could produce this type of entertainment. Its uniquely British

[@mickwilkinson87]

They inspired me to do something after my hart surgery fishing was great I didn’t even know one fish from another, but boy what fun yes I fell over a few times but what the hell ,thanks lads .

[@dcworld1076]

the pure joy on bob's face when he catches his barble is awesome

[@jennifergrosvenor6192]

This makes me so happy! ❤ Bob and Paul

[@matthewcroad7218]

My favourite set of programmes in years. Love it

[@garryjackson403]

Having had a double heart bi pass and a keen pleasure angler myself I truly love watching Bob and Paul. The fishing, the conversation, the banter and above all the friendship makes me laugh and cry every episode. The cinematography and editing are superb. Keep them coming please.

[@turdferguson7264]

For a minute there (well, the first four minutes) I thought to myself 'Bob's not going to fall over today, well done Bob'........ And then it happened, Bob done a Bob!

[@robertclare6137]

I was so pleased for Bob when he caught his beautiful Barbel

[@BlackCountryPiker]

Watching you pair is just brilliant, love the banter. Paul blagging bob on a bad back 😂 and bobs reaction to the run and seeing the fish, it’s like being 10 again 😂😂

[@chippytea.]

That's what it's all about 😉😁

[@christernordstrom4527]

Very fullfilling and joyous to see Bobs development under the influence of an expert instructor and gillie. All the best from swedish Piscator piscare necesse est.

[@derin111]

The “Graham Taylor Barbel” slaughtered me! 🤣

[@johnhemming9721]

Beats all the other fishing programs two blokes enjoying themselves and giving us something to laugh about at the same time keep it up .'

[@STEVIEDVD]

Beautiful fish, and thanx for coming to KZbin. Can watch anytime anywhere. 👍 Plus you will be with us forever.

[@robleary3353]

Bril!. Used to love the chats I'd have with my dear old Dad when fishing...Even after his passing I still take his old rods with me when I go fishing now and put one out. Still 'talk' to him, though it's only a one way conversation now. Daft I know, but!. Nuff said.

[@valeriemckenna3674]

I don't even like fishing but you two crack me up

[@garysiddall2266]

Brilliant viewing, two great barbel for two great chaps. Tight lines and keep up these terrific programs they are a pleasure to watch 😂😂🥃👍

[@ianstewart2252]

Life + = Joy 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@deanosmallz5800]

What a pleasure to grow up and enjoy both of all there work.

[@markaldridge5848]

DON'T WIND BOB!!

[@Ankur3108]

Paul is an elegant fisherman seems like, experienced hands

[@philotown]

Cracking. Well done Bob. Brilliant stuff. Thank you Paul for guiding him. Love it. 👍

[@Sheza58]

Well...this is my evening sorted!

[@stephenbaker4138]

I would but I'm skint, my has just passed and this was our bit of peace and tranquility

[@michaelcrook9596]

Love the show you two and I'm a proud member of the dodgy ticker club as I had a double heart bypass last year thanks for cheering me up and helping with my recovery 😊

[@black666phillip]

Most feel good wholesome show on tv🍂

[@mpersad]

Wonderful, brilliant Bob and Paul!

[@badgerboy4448]

And away!

[@colintyler1405]

Sheer joy! The only reason to own a television.

[@eerr1438]

Until you’ve had a barbel on the end of your line you’ll never know the excitement Bob went through 😂 Truly a great fish that everyone should experience catching even if it’s just the once 😊

[@garyknock5915]

River Trent they go like a train, best fish I’ve ever caught.

[@twobyfour]

You`re right there mucker. I remember my first Barbel, on the river Severn a few hundred yards up river from Bewdley, absolutely lost my mind when I first saw that gold shimmer in the ripples, seemed like it took an absolute age to get the bugger in as a giddy teenager.

[@xgreenjacket]

Still on my wanted list and sadly sparse around my area, especially free stretches, I have however caught some nice tench lately (not rivers) which is an equal joy due to the power and their shyness, always a challenge. I find catching anything on the river gives more fight than a lake and with it a better sense of achievement. Recently Taken it up again after 20 years, thanks to watching these two, and although it’s prob not quite as much fun on your own as they have together. There are some beautiful little spots if you can actually find them. It’s a shame there isn’t a national database of all the day ticket or free swims in the Uk the vast majority being owned by clubs. Google searches are often very outdated and conflicting regarding whether you can or can’t fish and the searching can be a bit of a drag at times

[@wagwanbennydj6003]

Barble Bob the new character we all love ❤

[@andrewmaccallum2367]

Absolutely wonderful stuff 👏👏👏

[@stephenrussell7171]

Ok my first love is fishing,but I rate this pair as equal,give me just as much pleasure.long may you continue.

[@johnswindale9115]

Great fun, it is not a fishing program, brilliant entertainment. Keep it coming boys.

[@moosabones]

Your videos are so joyful. Thank you.

[@stephbhoy1]

Brilliant. What good mates they are, u can see Paul wince in pain when landing bobs fish but he wanted him to catch it so much he was willing to go through the pain. Well done boys

[@orsike192]

"I bet its a freaking sardine" ah Bob you always say silly things 😅😅😅

[@harryturner3063]

Two fantastic Wye barbel, well done lads!

[@fishypie]

bosstin program even the barbel looked happy to be on

[@davideo1954]

I love these guys and Bob is one of the funniest guys ever. Where I live (in Minnesota), we call these fish carp and it used to be against the law to release a carp as they’re considered trash or rough fish. I think it’s still illegal but haven’t gone fishing in ages. If no one was about ..back they’d go. I couldn’t stand the idea of throwing them up on the bank to suffer until death. But my God, are they ever fun to catch on light tackle! We usually use whole kernel sweet corn straight out of the can.

[@southwestadventures5508]

They don't have Barbel in the states. You have common carp, they are kinda similar to Barbel though. A lot of places in the US now protect these fish as they are not the invasive species they first thought. Carp are great fish to catch:)

[@andym5900]

Pure joy

[@crowmack]

Bob got one...excellent.

[@Thursdaym2]

Wonderful prog and great episode.

[@ianjames8794]

Sardine? 😂😂😂😂 Nice Barbels.🎣

[@downingarms]

Hi Bob , I do enjoy your shows . I have had some serious health issues and enjoy fishing . We are cut from the same cloth !!!! . I am from Middlesbrough . Somebody I work with went to the same school as you and had a history book which you had signed many years earlier ! I love the banter between you . Keep up the good work and please say hello to Paul .

[@supernoodles91]

I want Bob to adopt me!

[@robmitchell8052]

"Very erect for a man who's ill" had me wheeze laughing

[@mcfcguvnors]

cineamtography on this show is perfect

[@chrishodgson6302]

I’m with David Bowie on this one…

[@elaineh7811]

Thanks Bob and Paul 😁🐋

[@Otterysteve]

Love it! :-)

[@callumgibson9167]

Hahaha! Bob might not have been winding the reel up at 5:20, but he was certainly winding something up.

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

Well done lads that were brilliant👌❤❤

[@wonkylommiter6364]

'I actually think that when she...... Yep... I'm in!'

[@276tracey]

I bet it's a fricken sardine !!!! Priceless

[@katherinecollins4685]

Very good

[@natureisallpowerful]

Despite his jovial appearance Bob's actually a deep thinker

[@horrorfreaklondon3037]

Pike heaven that is right there

[@31secondsorthereabouts86]

Paul sounds ruff as old houses

[@skookumjack]

How's those 'DON'T WIND!" Tee shirts coming along? 🙂🎣

[@paultaylor387]

Haha quality channel lads

[@yiddio1]

Beautiful fishing moment 👏🏻

[@tubbybrewster6694]

Nice Bertie Brewsters boy's

[@stephenpyner4156]

Way to go lads

[@JohnWhite-tg9wf]

ive loved the series and you two guys are 100% my favourite 's two guys fishing plain and simple chewing the fat and having a grin, is Bob going now or only in the series?

[@stephen300o6]

Two the barbel fish batman!

[@MrTim207]

Once you get your first barbel, it’s hard not to see them as your favourite fish.

[@petersmith5638]

I was fishing the Wye last week and had two lovely Barbel 🎣

[@northwalescoast7911]

Absolutely brilliant 😁

[@graemebrown1191]

Great. Stuff lads

[@robcornelius555]

DONT WIND!!

[@ianwalton4081]

A fish of that quality must be embarrassed to be caught by Bob 😂

[@valeriemckenna3674]

That made me laugh

[@paulhill1379]

Great video.🍻

[@horse5407]

Gary Speed for me. Not sure why. I’m not a Leeds/Newcastle/Bolton/Everton fan. I’m not Welsh. It just hit me hard for some reason.

[@carlsrant8038]

Two blokes enjoying themselves . I hope i don't wait till i have a heart attack to get off this hamster wheel that we are programmed to turn day in day out till you drop.

[@sudo_nym]

And awayyyyyyyyyy

[@duncanmit5307]

💜💜👍👍🎣🐟

[@johnnyroadcrew3841]

Liked and subscribed .. .. ..

[@michaelj2528]

DONT WIND hahahahahahahahaha lol brilliant

[@barbaralamson7450]

👍

[@shambhavi6285]

Ah I could watch them hang out and talk for hours! Also, can anyone tell me how they catch and release the fish without hurting them? Surely the hook might do some damage or am I just super behind on the latest fishing advancements?

[@turdferguson7264]

Most of a fish's mouth is cartilage, so there's no nerve endings. The actual catching of a fish can tire and distress the fish, but a good angler will keep that minimal, and a fish recovers quickly.

[@WolfmanWoody]

Also, they don't have that sentient part of the brain that enables them to feel pain in the way that humans do. They are aware of the hook and the fact that they are tethered to a line by it, the hook hole itself is no more than we have an injection in the arm. Provided we keep the 'fight' to a minimum and ensure they are fully recovered before release then there's no harm done.

[@portcullis5622]

Barbless hooks and padded unhooking mats also help to minimise damage to the fish, along with minimal handling with wet hands.

[@shambhavi6285]

Thank you all for your answers! :)

[@getdavemoore]

5:25 :)

[@ald7157]

I like bars but not so keen on bells.

[@timalder8940]

What were the weights?

[@Ukmongoose3]

Where do you find a budgie in a river?

[@martinlouden9005]

Isn't the barbel the weightlifter's favourite fish?

[@mattheweldred4756]

Can anyone advise of the Italian song that Paul made reference to ?

[@leemartin2978]

Vissi d’arte , Tosca , he refers to Maria Callas singing it . It’s on KZbin

[@mattheweldred4756]

It was kind of you to reply. I will take a look. 👍🏻⭐️

[@theresajv5055]

Mind the rod

[@theresajv5055]

I will buy a "mind the rod" Mortimer and Whitehouse shirt, or a bucket hat.

[@jeremymerrifield7244]

in your face !!!!

[@geraldhills41]

Great that Paul likes the Sex pistols !

[@colintyler1405]

What the vicar should have said. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16.

[@paulmercury6571]

How unfortunate was that fish, getting caught twice, by these two Jokers? Lol.

[@Emperorhirohito19272]

The only time I caught a fish the hook got stuck in its mouth and we had to bash it’s head in with a meat tenderizer, it took a traumatically large number of hits.

[@stevewebster317]

Lovely video but their Barbel handling code is non existent. First, always rest the fish in the landing net for a couple of minutes. Second, always use an unhooking mat, third, reintroduce the fish back into the water ( as soon as poss) and where possible, hold the fish facing up stream before letting go once it kicks strongly. Barbel are wonderful fish and give everything in the fight, so please treat them accordingly, the last thing we want is a damaged fish.

[@leefair9598]

They need to rest the fish 😡