Bristol Docks Bagging!

[@johnkiddle379]

Really glad you enjoyed the day Jon. It's one of my favourite venues. Fishing was slower than usual early doors. What I was relieved about was it performed well enough. It's always a nightmare inviting people and it doesn't perform. Thanks for coming along, i was looking forward to meeting you, been a fanboy for a long time. I will be famous in me own back yard now...... Happy days , your best vid so far, not that I'm bias. 😉

[@JonArthur]

Thanks John so so much for inviting me to such an unforgettable day! 👍

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

John your a true gentleman and what a great venue I do love proper natural venues

[@johnstead2584]

I’ve really enjoyed this one 👍👍👍

[@septicsceptic419]

Hi John, I'm interested in fishing here. Where do I park, who owns fishing, where can i get tickets please?

[@ellisholmes7335]

No better feeling than filling it up with ground bait and then emptying it with some proper silvers, cracking video John I’m sure we want more like this! 👏👍

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markcoleman7403]

Now that's why i love fishing 🎣 that was absolutely great watching that all of the blokes so friendly and great fish and the venue seemed a great place to fish 🐠 great video once again Jon keep up the good work 👍👏👏

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephenbeck6631]

That was really worth getting up early for Jon. That was a great place to fish park behind your pegs nice fish some good stamp roach and skimmers well done winning the knock up great set of chaps to thats what its all about. Great video and commentary considering the weather keep the vidios coming tight lines🎣🎣🎣🎣👍

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Stephen

[@sandyprosser805]

Hi Jon loved the video from the docks. What great fish you caught. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Glad to see you won. My husband wants to go and fish there now bless him. Have great week 😊

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Sandy, perhaps he can fish while you grab a cake and coffee nearby? :-)

[@peterthornton8520]

What a fantastic days fishing. Nice to see so many quality Roach and Dace coming out. Can only guess at what the weights would have been if the Bream has turned up. Great Video Jon and usual great commentary. What a great bunch of guy's, especially liked the Lunch Break idea. Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameskiddle7221]

That was a brilliant day albeit a bit wet but we had some lovely fish in the end. I love that venue and will keep going back time after time hopefully see you down there again for a better session Thanks for making a video from it as well 👍👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks James, hope I did the day justice!

[@markdavies8037]

What a great match and lovely bunch of lads. Great banter and a net of roach. Heaven!!

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely!

[@DanielBurston]

Great watch love bristol docks. I have a mate that lure fishes there for perch and has had some really nice ones out, it can also throw up the odd surprise in the shape off bass he has had them to 8lb

[@JonArthur]

Sounds great! I've heard there are some bass about

[@jaypurshouse3696]

Brilliant video, excellent to hear you work out the tactics throughout the video. Looks a lovely stretch of river

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed dit. Lovely place

[@jamesmusson9820]

Great set of lads and awesome fishing to boot. Loved the video thanks for that look forward to the next . Cheers Jon and 34lb with a ham roll break 👏 👍 Salute you sir.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it. And a cultural tour/break ha ha!

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

Jon now that's fishing what a venue and what a lovely bunch of blokes and blimey mate what a bag of fish well-done mate and thank you once again for a great video👍👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisp1958]

What a brilliant looking venue… a day of many seasons.. great video and format with a great bunch of lads .. top stuff 👊🏻

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Chris

[@Mark-mo6gt]

Great video Jon and love the variety you provide, your passion for fishing always shines through for me and the fact that your a thoroughly decent chap…. You even allowed an imposter from Winning Ways to attend the event in his bobble hat!!! Tight lines fella

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha, don't mind a bit of cross channel help! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@rolandcolegate8228]

I used to the Bristol Avon a lot back in the day, I remember fishing a match in Bath with similar surroundings, thankfully not as many boats, next peg was a Trent angler who could not believe the amount of feed you needed to keep the fish interested, virtually all quality roach 6 to 12oz, nice to see they are still about. Cheers Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Glad it rekindled some good memories

[@frosty-hi5jf]

Great days fishing Jon, plenty of cracking fish and plenty of banter 👍 bet you'll be going back to that venue 👍

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely!

[@tonychandler8606]

Brilliant video. Fantastic roach fishing. Well done on your first visit. Loved the idea of the lunch break

[@JonArthur]

Yep I hope it catches on !

[@WoolavyLeeWilliams]

It's only a short trip up the road for me, I haven't fished it for maybe 20yrs now. Plenty of fish in the docks and feeder canal system. Calum, Trig and Andy Cranston have done video/magazine features recently on the place, great for the venue. Keep up the great work fella.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Lee

[@chriscooper2496]

Lovely video Jon, I love catching quality silver's! Well done with the win too👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Chris

[@ChrisJackson-tv2rj]

Enjoyed that. Looked great fishing. The old liquidised bread and punch would be good fun by the looks of it. 👏🐳👍

[@JonArthur]

Yes that crossed my mind too, bit of fine gravel added for the depth perhaps?

[@neilwayte517]

Had a narrow boat holiday years ago and spent a night moored in the docks.Got a feeder rod out and caught a few roach but bloody hell it was deep. We had a group of Hells Angles moored up next to us which made for an interesting evening but they were a great bunch of lads. Even had the old bill on the other side of the docks taking pictures of them.

[@JonArthur]

That sounds great! :-)

[@foxley66]

What a lovely venue and great fishing too! Top video Jon Tight Lines Steve Amison

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it Amo

[@fishingnorfolk]

Fantastic video John and awesome venue by the looks of it. Sometimes its all about being out there and having fun with mates. Catching is a bonus

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely!

[@jamsams]

Videos like this make me wish I was closer to these fantastic venues.

[@JonArthur]

Me too! It was worth the long trip though

[@AlexHeath93]

I fished down river from there last weekend at Bathurst basin, was some nice roach and chunky perch coming out on double red

[@JonArthur]

Great to hear. Id love to get back there!

[@samhirst7331]

Great video great fishing. Loved the little montage at the end aswell.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it Sam. Loved doing this one!

[@Prasutagucaster]

Excellent video. Nice to hear and see how the swim was built, changes, tweaks and view the largest keepnet in the world. Think that fell of back of trawler. Well done guys thanks for the entertainment 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching

[@HW1278]

Nice film Jon. Ive been fishing matches on the docks for years. Interesting to watch someone approach it with a fresh set of eyes. You should come and fish our Thursday night starlite match sometime. I'll lend you a battery and spotlight.😁

[@JonArthur]

I'd love to maybe one day!

[@peterstones3095]

Awsome days fishing Jon. Well done looking forward to the next thames vidio.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevanfarley6652]

Great video Jon nothing better than a fish with a few mates good banter and a bit of grub thrown in as well and decent fish well done

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Stevan

[@simonclark29041978]

I used to fish Baltic wharf as a 16 year old 30 years ago Baltic wharf has a ledge that goes out 6 meters I personally used to fish the waggler in the summer and feeder in the winter.

[@JonArthur]

Sounds good. I'd love to go back.

[@frederickrich7393]

So the end peg worked out just fine Jon ,well done.

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely! :-)

[@allanwithers8509]

Really enjoyed watching that video Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Allan

[@robhancock1412]

Great video in my home town. Definitely need to get down there with the rods. Thanks 👍

[@JonArthur]

You bet

[@davidbeasley9956]

Another great day Jon, i was brought up on Roach and Rudd fishing mainly on farm ponds, sixty years later still love to catch Roach, still waiting for that three pounder. well done.

[@JonArthur]

Id be happy with a 2!

[@donbrown8001]

We’ve been to Baltic Wharf many many times stopping at the Caravan Club site which has a gate to the river. But never ever seen anyone fishing ! It’s a brilliant place. Lots of good restaurants and shops a short walk away In Bristol town centre. The SS Great Britain is nearby to wander around - excellent for a short break and now I know I can fish there 👍👍👍

[@JonArthur]

That's great to read Don, glad you enjoyed watching it!

[@donbrown8001]

@@JonArthur You were fishing just around the corner from a Banksy !

[@mkirby311]

Great video John with a good set of guys ....I like your videos because its like being on the peg sat next to you awesome stuff 👍🏻

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

Think you've just hit the nail on the head Mr Arthur as q nack of making you feel like your fishing beside him I'm sure it's his friendly nature

[@JonArthur]

Glad you like them!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Scott, appreciate that !

[@paulsedgwick3195]

Fantastic video thanks John really enjoyed this 😊

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Paul

[@davechisholm6313]

Loved the video. Everyone loves Big wobbly Carp. Can't beat winter roach fishing double reds 1lb roach all day long

[@JonArthur]

You got that right!

[@tonyvickerstaff269]

Always been interested in Bristol fishing as I'm over the bridge 😆 Awesome fishing trip for you, that's what makes fishing so interesting seeing variety and a good day's sport.

[@septicsceptic419]

I'm thinking of popping over the bridge from Newport to fish this. Where are you from?

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Tony!

[@PiscatorUK-Fishing]

Excellent as always mate, you need to get a session on the lure for some clonking perch.

[@JonArthur]

Sounds good to me!

[@davidbullough6887]

Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Thanks so so much David that's really very much appreciated!

[@asktheefathe]

Loved Video jon great fishing like have a go at waters like that nothing like that in north east

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@boldrin2219]

Very very good video !! Angler from Belgium and always seeking for new learning , new sucriber for your Channel

[@JonArthur]

Welcome aboard!

[@thomashiorns1574]

Great match Jon, class angler wins again..lol.. love watching your live matches, keep em coming...

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, will do!

[@davetaylor8858]

Great video Jon and some lovely fish. Not seen a white tipped float for years.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers DT

[@geoffreydentith4293]

What a venue Jon ,not a carp in site proper fishing great vid ,👍

[@JonArthur]

Actually there was a surprise 2lb carp caught from the other end peg!!

[@marcuscommonsangling6707]

And more to the point what a great video! It’s interesting to see the feed rate at the start and through out John! Plus you caught a fare fee to show for it!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Marcus

[@richardlinnell3120]

Looks like a wonderful day with some wonderful lads 🎣💪

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely

[@petercook278]

Great video Jon, some great fishing and footage considering the conditions.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Peter

[@davidhodgson1385]

Looks a great venue John , good bunch of lads ! Look a thirsty bunch 🍺🤭

[@JonArthur]

It was a great day thanks David!

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

Very good video Jon, what a place to fish mate brilliant roach they all had and you, Thank you for that 👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deanmills9161]

Wow that was a dream day John. Well done👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Dean

[@benmochrie7832]

Brilliant stuff. Good lads down there!

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@iangill8984]

As a fisherman who doesnt much coarse fishing I fond this interesting. An odd question, when pulled hos rig is and took the old maggots off I was surprised they were just thrown away rather than just added to the ground bait to mix with all the other goodies being added putting extra blood etc. Am I reading too much in to it?

[@JonArthur]

I think chucking it in your feed bowl is an option but not really necessary. Thanks for watching

[@georgs5870]

Really enjoyed the video, great idea to include the „social part” of the match to the vid!

[@JonArthur]

That's what made the day I think! :-)

[@tonynewland7103]

I whip fished there couple years ago set up 3 6 MTR whips,hooked something big on the flick tip lost it so change to elasticated whip next 3 fish 2 roach touching 2lb and a 3lb perch had 50lb of silvers great day great place

[@JonArthur]

Wow that sounds brilliant. I'll be back!

[@wilsonsully3578]

When you’ve gotta stand up to net a Roach 😲 Proper 💪🏻 Well done Jon 👍🏻

[@JonArthur]

😂

[@andreww704]

Amazing 👏 you have to go back there again john 👍👍👍 ....

[@JonArthur]

Agreed!

[@fishingsammystyle8682]

I'll extend my habitual invite to you too. I live in the south of France and the roach and bream fishing is out of this world. Big sliders and deep venues. Perpignan for a bit of winter sun?

[@JonArthur]

Sounds awesome!! Maybe one day... :-)

[@martinshaw6907]

What a great video and a good bunch of chaps stunning fish well done Jon

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Martin, great day for sure

[@frankbutler0910]

Brilliant video. My kind of fishing. Bit of a trek for me but love to have a go. Do you need a day ticket and where the best place to park. Frank

[@JonArthur]

Free parking on Sundays nearby and free fishing

[@brahamalexandre6202]

very beautifull video jon the rochs is big and joly perch .

[@JonArthur]

Lovely fish for sure!

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

That looked great and yes a brolley is a nightmare but il put up with it if it's really bad I'm loving this Jon so far a great episode

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@andrewbishop756]

Good fishing John steady going nice net of slivers mate 😉it cold there theo 😆

[@JonArthur]

Oh yes

[@stephenwilliams262]

Very enjoyable Jon lad. And well done.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching Stephen 👍🏻

[@philocn]

That was brilliant. some quality red fins there !!!... that keepnet though?? hahah did he get it off the back of a trawler?? . John Kiddle sounds a great bloke. well done to all.

[@JonArthur]

Yep John's a smashing guy for sure!

[@darrenhudson5503]

Best angling channel ...top marks

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Darren!!! :-)

[@tonyorlando5973]

Really enjoyed that Jon .🦈🐟🦈

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Tony! :-)

[@raymondturner3780]

Hi JON brilliant video all those lovely silvers,& those guys all really friendly good bit of banter,was your venue tidal or what river were you on , well done too all that fished.

[@johnkiddle379]

These are the old sea going locks off the tidal Avon in Bristol just up the river from the famous Clifton suspension bridge . Its a couple hundred meters down from the SS Great Britain. For Sat nav, place to park for free on Sundays and Bank Holidays BS16UU. Also fishing is free.

[@JonArthur]

Yes it was a day I will never forget, thanks to John!

[@raymondturner3780]

@@johnkiddle379 hi there I am rays daughter Tracy unfortunately dad can not read messages due to having an eye operation that's why I am replying back he said thank you very much for telling him about the bristol locks wish you all a merry Christmas thank you

[@ahzippy]

Tough days fishing on day 2 Jon, Merry Christmas to you

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, you too Rob!

[@colincowley5890]

Great video Jon, really enjoyed it mate Got right this time mate 😂😂

[@JonArthur]

Love an end peg flyer ha ha

[@scottjock]

Love it. Thanks. I hope you can get near without having to pay the clean Air Zone charge nowadays. It'll be hard to get all your gear on the Park and Ride.

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely. Not sure what these clean air zones will do for a city's economy

[@MarkSmith-jt1yj]

Great venue John, beautiful roach 😁

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Mark

[@simonclark29041978]

@Jon Arthur Angling When your next fishing Bristol City Docks try the stretch along Welsh back by the old red light ship fish a open end feeder to 4lb main line 2lb hook length to a 16 or 18 hook 3 rod lengths out you will have a good day getting bream 3lb plus .

[@JonArthur]

Sounds great, cheers for the tip!

[@stegrundy4014]

Another great really enjoyable vid Thx jon 👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Ste

[@redorwhitemag3565]

that was worth the early rise for jon looked a great day wi some nice blokes and a half time break too looked like you really enjoyed it and a good win top man top angler

[@JonArthur]

Loved the day!

[@jmvoisin2048]

Brilliant video as usual and great Victory, Congratulations 🎣🥇

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jonsheard8749]

Great vid & great venue.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Jon

[@stevenflint5271]

Wow great fishing and they said bit of a hard day

[@JonArthur]

Yep, imagine when it fishes well!

[@kevinrippin756]

Looks a fantastic venue Jon . Some lovely Roach . Is the fishing free ?

[@JonArthur]

Yep!

[@adamrbing]

Top bloke bringing the rolls for all the lads 👍

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely

[@terrystokley2968]

Well done jon lovely days fishing mate.

[@JonArthur]

Yes it certainly was!

[@anglerzac]

good idea for a video series, have you invited along to club matches around the country, there will be lots of other venues that are hidden gems to highlight. cardiff docks next?

[@JonArthur]

That would be lovely. Port Talbot was great when I went there with Lee Edwards once.

[@anglerzac]

@@JonArthur ah yes I meant port Talbot 👍

[@kevinbennett659]

Well done Jon, you looked you really enjoyed the day with good company.

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely

[@zbigniewulan7508]

Good fishing nice to see thats what you call fishing brilliant 😻

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MARCLEEMATCHFISHING]

Nice,think you've done Bristol tourism a real boost,looks amazing,canary wharf in London very similar except we often would be moved on by misserable buggers

[@JonArthur]

Shame there is now a clean air zone in Bristol since that film!

[@melvynroe116]

Great video Jon as usual but when would you ball a venue, is it only running water that dictates, cheers.

[@JonArthur]

All depends on what your expecting to catch, depth, flow etc really. A big weight venue I like to attack if I can

[@melvynroe3374]

@@JonArthur Thanks Jon, carry on with the good work.

[@benmochrie7832]

Fresh from Lane’s! Good Man! 👊👊👊

[@JonArthur]

:-)

[@dannyjspring]

That looked like my type of fishing, Bagging quality Roach all day long!

[@JonArthur]

You got that right!

[@neilhalley8897]

You've just added 6 inches chucking that ground bait in.🤣🤣

[@JonArthur]

Only 5 inches I reckon! Don't exaggerate! 🤣

[@georgehealy8350]

That looked a brilliant day, all knock ups should have a half time break for tea and biscuits 😁

[@JonArthur]

Absolutely!

[@MagicManFan]

Like what you did with the coloured font on the title page ;) Fishing wasn't bad too.

[@JonArthur]

Glad someone noticed that! :-)

[@MagicManFan]

@@JonArthur I'm on the ball, me. Apart from when it comes to winning matches.

[@philiptaylor3568]

Looks a cracking place to fish Jon,is it free fishing or a club water,and where did you all park,cheers

[@JonArthur]

Free fishing. Parking is free nearby on a Sunday

[@johnibbertson2960]

well fished jon as usual and nice people

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@carassiuscarassius140]

20:46 Three roach and a dace in three drops - please teach us how to do that 😅

[@JonArthur]

Skills! 😅😅😅

[@phademusic4744]

If you hooked a mullet you'd know about it on the pole! Cracking roach reminds me of better days on the Witham at kirkstead

[@JonArthur]

Now there's a venue I've not heard about for a while...

[@phademusic4744]

@@JonArthur it's coming back after the pollution. I am now down in Oxford but I am going up after Xmas to give it a go.

[@billybatts294]

hardcore fishing in that weather fair play

[@JonArthur]

Rather there then than this week! :-) 👍

[@Gareth04100]

Reminds me of the broads... Horning corner... brown crumb feed... bag up on chunky... roooooooach..

[@JonArthur]

Clonk! Fish on!

[@stuarthaley2882]

That looks like a great place to go

[@JonArthur]

It certainly is!