BREAM FISHING | HOW TO CATCH BIG BREAM

[@John-vt3gt]

This guy has got his mojo back, lockdown was tough, he motivates me to keep fishing and buying gear!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Love this comment! Top man … good luck with your fishing mate. 👍👍👍👌👌👏👏😁😁😁👌🎣

[@stevenflint5271]

i loved it m8 being a club/ match angler just joined farnham a s for tench and bream fishing so i watch some of your vids, i try red krill on a trip can see you love it, thx for the vid good stuff.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Has some good waters 👍 good luck!

[@bluesimon13ify]

Great to see you fishing for bream, they are under fished for, great stuff keep it going.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. I’ll definitely be doing a bit more of this. 👍👍

[@Boxersboy-um1fd]

Bream, like all fish, are magnificent creatures. You decide to fish, and target your species - quite happy catching bags of Bream, Tench, small carp - even down to targetting Gudgeon on a whip! Fishing - got to love it..!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Love this comment. Fish for everything 🙌 You sound like you really know how to enjoy your fishing! 👍👍👍🎣

[@Boxersboy-um1fd]

@@Lifeonthebank Nick - thank you. I used to match fish a lot so learned how to target particular species with particular methods - favourites being breadpunch, chopped worm, hemp and squatt. After my eldest son took up the other family sport of Boxing, I left it alone as I got back into that (not fighting though - too old!). When he stopped, I decided that I didn't want to carry all that with me anymore and decided to concentrate on one avenue of the sport - fishing for Pike and Perch (mainly lures, but also deadbaits). Mainly fish the Upper Lea and have had a few successes, though that big 'sergeant' still eludes me. Your series on 'Perch Masters' has given me quite a bit of food for thought and ideas - great series - many thanks.

[@Lifeonthebank]

@@Boxersboy-um1fd thanks for sharing this. I completely understand the minimum gear thing! It’s so nice to go out with a rod and a small bag. Already looking forward to filming more Perch Masters. Seems like a format that worked last winter so expect more! 👍👍

[@markrichardson6629]

Excellent vid Nick, multi species is always enjoyable

[@Lifeonthebank]

Love being an allrounder … love the challenge 😁👍👍

[@joshcarr8200]

Amazing mate class angling as per usual. One of my favourite anglers at the moment 👊

[@cheza7061]

I never liked catching bream but you have definitely gave me food for thought. As always another great video!!! 🎣😎🐟

[@Lifeonthebank]

I was exactly the same mate but these sessions have made me want to try for them a bit more often. Imagine a big mid double. Thanks as always for watching 👍🙏

[@xtim3gaming966]

Awesome as always Nick! 👍🏻

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Really appreciated

[@terrybayton2278]

My mate kev Lunn will absolutely love this video he’s bream mad has a massive picture book with all his best bream catches in it can’t wait till he sees this he’s currently fishing worsbrough reservoir on a 72 hour winter bream session so I bet he will love this

[@nickoakley6464]

Great vid👌 love bream, being a multi species angler at heart, and definitely want to try for some bigger bream. This video will help alot, thanks💪😄

[@Lifeonthebank]

Hopefully there’s something there to take away. Good luck! Let me know how you get on 👍👍

[@samuelgarrod8327]

I'm from the Broads so I love catching them. 👍

[@davidfinch5062]

Enjoyed the video. I cannot understand why others wouldn't want to catch fish like those seen in this video. I'd be pleased just to get one of those.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for checking it out! Yeah, I think they’re quite something once they get to around 7 or 8lb. 👍👍

[@kennypartridge1853]

Great session Nick. Fair play dude 🎣😎🔥

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers pal, appreciate the comment 😁😁🙏👍

[@stephenmachin9344]

Brilliant, great result .

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Thanks for checking it out. 👍👍

[@paulhoward1895]

Guess what I'm doing this weekend. Now. cheers pal mint film inspired me 😊

[@Lifeonthebank]

Fantastic stuff. Good luck mate. Let me know how you get on!!! 😁👍

[@Adge60]

Loved it loved it what a great video nick , imagine catching that lot on the float as well nobody could disregard the bream then could they,I've always loved catching them but never been lucky enough to get this many fantastic and what a lovely place , have you any plans to visit reading and district waters apparently they have huge bream and tench 👍

[@carassiuscarassius140]

Really enjoyed this. Always had a soft spot for so-called „nuisance“ species like bream and chub. Looking forward to the next one (Walthamstow bream: yes please!!)

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate. Definitely fancy more of this. Long live the Stow! 😁😁😁🙌

[@user-qy7zm8bj6y]

Do love the odd BREAM trip

[@Lifeonthebank]

I’ll definitely be doing a bit more of it 👍👍

[@thecambridgeshireangler7168]

Great video, I'm currently after my first double, thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

I hope it helps you bag that biggun! Let me know when you manage it. Very impressive once they get that big! 👍👍👍

[@davidtaylor2978]

I have no problem catching Bream like you say right tackle and they will pull back.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Definitely mate. Can be really decent sport! 👍👍

[@leejacksonfishing]

great video nick! love a big fat slab

[@Lifeonthebank]

Love their dimensions… proper bin lids! Cheers mate 👍👍👍🎣

[@joshuahague9140]

Always liked bream missed your videos

[@Lifeonthebank]

Cheers mate … appreciate that. Been involved in a few projects. Keep an eye on Korum and Sonubaits channels for those. Hopefully there won’t be such a gab before the next one. Lots of plans 😉😉👍

[@TheMeta6]

I've always liked a bit of beam fishing, anyone can catch one accidentally but specifically targeting them for size or numbers is a very different challenge. as you said using appropriate kit helps keep it fun.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yes, totally agree. Must do more of this … try and improve at getting a big hit of them! 👍👍👍

[@stuartnewman6968]

Just recently I've caught quite a few at my local venue. And it's a fairly new lake but the bream in it have thrived. I've had a change of mind about catching them. I've really enjoyed targeting them alot more.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, not for everyone but I’ve enjoyed fishing for them too mate….and that’s what it’s all about! 😉👍

[@glentuck7043]

loved the vid,i had session of a lifetime on my new syndicate easter weekend,nine double figure bream with the biggest three going 12lb,13lb and a 14lb 6oz new pb.

[@Lifeonthebank]

WOW!!! Incredible mate. I think my timing was bad here tbh. Pretty sure they’d spawned, A couple of weeks earlier some might have been doubles. But wow, what an incredible session you’ve had there! 🙌👌

[@davidmemory7570]

Great video. Only a dedicated carp angler would not want to catch bream of that size ! As you said if you use the right gear and methods bream can put up a good scrap. I look forward to you maybe catching that double !

[@Lifeonthebank]

Definitely mate. One of the reasons I love multi-species fishing 😁 lots of targets 🙌👍

[@elwooddestiny11blues20]

Great video . I must admit im not a fan of bream unless targeting them or feeder fishing . One method i enjoy is using a 1-6g or 1-10g Bfs baitcaster set ups . I use them with Kamasan black cap 10 and 15g maggot feeders and drennan small cage feeders in 10g and 15g . 2lb fluorcarbon straight through or 4lb line with 2lb hook link and size 22 to 16 hook . A couple of strong rubber float stops and you on a good to go . Ideal on canals and deep venues (no tangles too ) . The old boys looked on in shock as i pulled out fish after fish next to them at their local match at canary wharf . They was kind enough to let me fish . I even caught a large slob trout . The lower lea has some huge bream in it . My biggest was 17.2lb followed by a 14.6lb and a 13.9lb in the same session . I can be sure of a double at least 1 in 3 trips when the fish are biting (biggest problem on the lower lea ) . Wouldnt use the BFS set ups though as its running water and you need at least 30g to 90g feeders . Great vid . Bream need love too .

[@benprice3719]

Double figure bream on a 2lb hooklength?! You're a mentalist mate!

[@tadhghayden8440]

Yeah I've got a place for bream in my fishing.. Got about 5 river bream during the winter..around 4 to 5 lb mark....they were a very silver colour really striking in the sunlight....one really pulled back....A double figure bream is a worthy pursuit....

[@Lifeonthebank]

I’ve had them from the river. Very nice mate 👍👍 Definitely will be doing more of this!

[@baccoff3308]

Cool video!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks mate ... appreciated

[@FanterFishing]

Nice one Nick, i get the Bream mentality, id like to catch a huge one too, but there always seems to be another species that trumps them.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Still 100% agree, although a bit more open to it now I’ve had a taste 👍👍

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

Love the video Nick love my bream fishing, i'm from the east cost of Suffolk and there is only a couple of big waters that have big bream in, but are very hard to find, one lake is 100 acres and the other is half as big again, would love to catch a 10lb + er thank you 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

I’m not a huge expert when it comes to big bream waters but really enjoyed targeting them. I might need to start looking for more venues. Thanks for the kind comments. Always appreciated 🙏👍👍👍

[@robertclare6137]

Love em, Big Small whatever,really enjoy your video's,have you tried good old bread and cheese mixed into a paste?? Good old worms from the compost heap?? Two red maggots??

[@jimmyfireball]

1 of my club lakes (8a) has bream to 13-14lb. I always plan to have a go for them, but tench fishing another lake (18a) on the book always seems to win.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Hard to choose bream over tench 😂 but enjoyed having a go at them. Back on the tench now though tbh.

[@fishingforbiteswithmo]

I love catching bream however on carp rods at 2am it's just not the one! Catching with the right tackle (which can be said for most species) is great fun and they are very impressive at 8Ib plus 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, it’s definitely a matter of targeting then properly with the right gear. Agree, at 8+ they become a different creature 👍👍👍

[@johnfryer3149]

Hi Nick. I’m 69 and still trying for a big bream my best over 65 years of fishing is 7-12. Is the lake you were fishing a club lake or a lake where I could get a day ticket. I live in Hampshire but don’t know if any day ticket lakes local that hold bream of this size, Love to see another vid if you catching that double. Regards john 😃😃👍👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Unfortunately it’s a club ticket. The biggest fish in the video (at the start) was from Walthamstow but that a long drive for you. I’m not that clued up on bream waters, but I bet there’s some decent fish around the Yateley / Farnham area somewhere. Good luck.

[@johnfryer3149]

@@Lifeonthebank cheers Nick. Thanks for replying. 👍👍

[@markward8216]

Love fishing for bream. No one else really wants them

[@Lifeonthebank]

It’s great when they move in as a shoal. The action can be awesome 👍👍

[@Revex_Gaming]

I actually enjoy catching Bream alot of fun if you can get loads in your swim 😁

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, they’re shoal fish so it can get crazy!!! 🙌👍

[@Michaela.j.palmer2873]

Which lake did u fish..Res.2

[@Lifeonthebank]

The main fishing in the vid wasn’t on the reservoirs

[@Michaela.j.palmer2873]

@@Lifeonthebank walthamstow reservoirs ..n u didn't fish either Res 1, 2-3..lower Maynard for the numbers or the big bream.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, that first fish was from the lower, other ressies weren’t open. They operate a close season on those.

[@robertwren8878]

Hiya Nick I enjoyed that. Can you tell me were they 3 metre wraps or 4 metre wraps? Also was there a reason why you didn't fish at a further distance? Was it because of the time of year? Cheers nick👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

12ft wraps mate. There’s a change in depth at that range and it also where I saw fishing rolling 👍

[@GodofThunder1919]

I enjoyed that! One question, once the feeders hit the bottom do you twitch the rig back a bit to release the feed or leave it where it landed please? Cheers mate!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for checking it out. I leave it where it landed 👍👍👍

[@Adamo7]

Twitching the rig back is done when the feeder is further up the line than the hook bait normally, as he is using a helicopter rig twitching the rig back would move the hook bait further from the ground bait rather than getting it closer

[@markbaldwin5394]

bream are quality, and they are quality bream. as you say balanced tackle is the way, you would have trouble landing them on a flowing river, they fight much better!

[@Lifeonthebank]

I can imagine that they’re proportions make them very hard to move through flowing water! Something for me to have a go at in the future. Maybe on the Thames. 👍👍

[@fiskefish5080]

Loved the vid, been trying to improve my Bream fishing too lately. Out of curiosity how often did you recast before you got them going?

[@Lifeonthebank]

So, 10 spombs straight away. Then every 30mins I was recasting both rods (that were fished on the same spot) and 2 or 3 more spombs on the spot. It took nearly 2hrs for them to turn up. Then it was 3 spombs after each fish. Hope that helps! Thanks for the kind comment 🙏👍👍

[@benprice3719]

Did you catch anything else? What was it that stopped you catching other species here? There's nothing much that won't go for a hook full of maggots.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Location … I managed to find the shoal and the bream were bang on it! There’s other species in this venue but once the bream are over you nothing else gets a look in. Probably something that will change from venue to venue.

[@malcolmfuller5890]

Mal Rather go out to try and catch bream as apposed to carp catching themselves.

[@morrispate1936]

I'm from the states. And I'm curious, are these fish edible? And are there any catch and cook videos out there?

[@Lifeonthebank]

We don’t eat these in the UK. There will be catch and cook videos 👍👍

[@andystanley5950]

can you eat bream because way things or looking we will after fish for food

[@Lifeonthebank]

No, but I hear what you’re saying! 😂

[@andystanley5950]

@@Lifeonthebank please tell me name of fish we can catch and eat lol im buying a rod and reel

[@dannysmith1988]

Like em or hate em they've won me more than a few matches #weightbiulders catch em quick n they weigh a ton matchwinners 👌👌

[@Lifeonthebank]

I bet. Once they move in it can be hectic! 👍

[@LeviVanSluijs]

Hi

[@themanwhowalksthestr]

Impossible to fish here. Definitely 200 roach and then possibly a bream.

[@leonbox8259]

Man….. I hate all the advertising in your videos!!!!! Stopped watching it!!!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Some people wanna know what I use and want to bring some of it into their fishing. That’s all. But fair enough, seeya 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Or maybe you meant KZbin ads 🤷‍♂️

[@leonbox8259]

Guy, your videos are amazing, love watching them!!!!! And I don’t care you are promoting sonubaits, I also use some of your products, they are top! But the KZbin advertisings drives me crazy….. that’s all

[@Lifeonthebank]

Phew! Well that’s kind of a relief 😂 I’ll take it onboard and maybe take a look at how frequently they’re appearing across some of the videos. Of course, ads are a way to claw back a bit of £££, but I do take your point 👍👍👍