Canal Waggler Fishing for Bream

[@gringoheineken3851]

another classic clip the guy is a legend could watch him all day..

[@californiancondor6860]

So good to see what I call real fishing. The type I was brought up with in the 50's and 60's and to this day I still fish the rivers and never fish a "commercial". I was brought up to enjoy the countryside as well as the fishing and that isnt possible on a commercial. Thanks for some great videos James.

[@daveoconnell9100]

This is such a beautiful video. Its so peaceful. James has such a relaxed manner and is such a great communicator and all this combined with a wealth of experience makes for a superlative video.

[@cadencefishinguk]

A gorgeous time of year to make videos...spring.

[@caiusmartius]

Love this style of angling on my local stretch of the Chesterfield Canal. For me, it's far more enjoyable to catch 10lb of silverfish, using a waggler, on a narrow canal than 100lb of fish from a carp pool. Some folks don't know what they're missing by neglecting canal fishing. Well fished James and well filmed Chappie...cheers.

[@robertsills2506]

Couldn't agree more simple setup often overlooked satisfying day out cant get on with the pole so for me tranquillity fresh air

[@hunter111uk]

I agree. I dont understand how Carp Fishing can claim to be a Sport, when 95% of the Session is probably spent sitting down in a bivvy tent waiting for a bite-alarm to tell them when to reel-in the self-hooked fish. I'd prefer trying to outwit a good Roach, Perch or Tench anyday!

[@DannysAnglingBlog]

Another fantastic video showcasing natural fishing and what can be done away from the pole, great stuff well done

[@markalcock6981]

looks a beautiful spot james

[@chrisfoster5098]

Those Billy makin floats I still use, great at bascot.

[@richardbarrett7544]

Once again wild fishing, fantastic James. I don't fish my local canal because of the shallowness and weed, but you have proved it would be worth while. Thanks.

[@smiff4748]

Perfect video showing old style natural fishing. Well done James and Chappy. Tight lines

[@retrobob3802]

Perfect etiquette between both James and the folk on the boats - nice to see.

[@pmay222]

Superrb. . Poles are great. . But rod and reel feels like real fishing 😊

[@doubles6508]

So much more rewarding when you catch nice wild fish from the canal

[@chrisfoster5098]

Bang on with your observation I cycle on the canals quite a lot and in the spring you can always see the fish topi get and spawning and cleaning off 👍👍

[@davidwallis8473]

I'm living in Indonesia and was asked what I MOST miss not being in the UK - Guess what - River fishing in Norfolk - kippers came second

[@neillawrence9002]

Brilliant video as always . Goes to show the old skool methods still have a place in modern day fishing. Great work both ends of the camera

[@stevesfishingchannel2507]

Absolutely brilliant, an old school method (with a flagship waggler) still doing the biz

[@166Chatty]

A beautifully presented video guys. Nice to see a different take on canal fishing rather than on the pole. Both waggler and feeder or straight lead have their uses on difficult days.

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi James what a great video! Proper ‘old school’ fishing on the canal with running line, just what I love doing. For me, this was so enjoyable and Ian captured the beautiful scenery and atmosphere perfectly. He even managed some bird song, great stuff Ian. I have found using the link ledger fished down stream and across produces some top quality roach as well. I guess less disturbance and combined with hair rigged baits, suitably scaled down scores highly! Alas few seem to try this but more should try this. Plus it gives you a very good chance of landing those bonus carp, which bust up 0.008 hooklengths and light elastics. These video’s are so entertaining they have set a new benchmark. Kindest regards Bill

[@500Rufus]

A great video as always James, been watching you for years with other sponsors and learned a lot from you. Thanks.

[@bassmayka9719]

This guy got me into going to this area, some of the best fish caught over a few yrs. Caught my first ever carp ther on a single red maggot.. 👍✌️

[@johncasey8880]

Hello from Ireland love the videos

[@garywilliamsandmitsy]

Lovely film. Thanks James and Ian. Really enjoyed it. 😊

[@PatMo1888]

Great session - and excellent filming. The sound track's really good too. Haven't been able to get out for a few days, so these films are really sustaining!

[@sliderfloatmaster9834]

Superb video. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks! More video about waggler fishing, please!

[@cadencefishinguk]

You'll become a wagglerahoholic🤣

[@sliderfloatmaster9834]

@@cadencefishinguk I'll be happy ))

[@keithclayton654]

Another great video,James as ever explains it well and Chappie is great with the filming.well done lads keep them coming.

[@philiptaylor3568]

GUC at Hatton,used to be on Stratford AA book,cracking stretch of canal

[@00markelliott00]

Superb, as always. Skillful angling and filming.....and Monty.

[@PBclipz]

Got out for first time in a while yesterday fishing same method similar spot, top fun had a bit of everything including a bonus monster perch on 1lb hooklength and a few pike on a topwater before i left. Cant beat canals.

[@margysan]

absolutely lovely video

[@midlandsfishingmatches3012]

As always James, another great video, keep them coming.

[@tommyprice5854]

Channel deserves more subscribers!

[@DBCooper2]

Great vid james

[@billy1858]

love the channel and especially monty!

[@johnlesliedavies6297]

Very nice👍👍👍.

[@kevinpeters9867]

Great video, cheers and tight lines.

[@terrykirkland4452]

If you put 10anglers on that peg I bet 9 would fish a feeder and the other a 16mtr pole. Great vid James that you would

[@robertharris2818]

Roll on summer

[@smonclark2270]

Nice video James is the canal free fishing or day ticket

[@fourbyten5490]

1:47 - the Dog is doing its best to keep its chops off it. 🤣🤣

[@FishingMadDad]

Love it

[@orsonkaart1853]

Im watching this knowing that Ive agreed to work sunday and bank holiday monday, I must be mental!

[@markwaterman8845]

Nice one james and chappy and most of all monty . I take my 4 legged boy with me I fish the waggler old school style all the time . And when fished correctly its devastating.. Great video as usual. 👍 The canal system are great places to fish

[@paultaylor4032]

Which club owns the fishing rights to that stretch of the Canal? I joined BAA so I could fish the worcester/ birmingham Canal at Tardebigge but not found any good websites to see which clubs own the rights to which stretches or does a waterways wanderers permit give access to the canal anywhere?

[@oldbloke135]

It's nice to have a couple of hours early morning on the waggler but there's a good reason no canal match angler would go without a pole! Even without boats, it only takes a slight breeze mid morning onwards and the top few inches is off like the clappers.

[@delwigzieful]

Absolutely fantastic video james loved it nothing like early morning fishing on the canal sadly there forgotten venues now i learnt all my fishing on thee canal with my brother and uncle tench where the dominate fish then to many people go to commercials now i think people feel safe at commercials thanks guys awesome video Alien

[@cadencefishinguk]

Sadly the safety aspect is pertinent. However in more rural areas I think we are still pretty safe. It bothers me a lot that we can't feel safe to go fishing on places like these. Chappy

[@delwigzieful]

i absolutely agree chappy great video chappy thank you Alien

[@bawhatever5260]

I don't go out with the intention of catching bream but they are a fish, and where they are you can guarantee a good net of them!

[@ianroberts3948]

No one would have dared to use a swim feeder on a north west canal in the golden match era . Canal float fishing with a rod does not exist in modern matches . Thanks for the reminder .

[@davidmatthews2160]

Hi james would the cr 10 #1 match float handel tench up to 3lb on the canal

[@davidoldham1545]

Great video James can you help me I'm fishing a commercial with loads of Roach because they are a shy biting fish when would be the right time to set the hook I do have the waggler float dotted down I do catch them but it is hit or miss how do you know when a roach has your bait in its mouth sorry for the stupid question I know your with cadence but I use a Shakespeare agility 10 ft commercial float rod and I can't feel the bites thanks again

[@cadencefishinguk]

It's a great question David! 1. Use a short hooklength say 6 inches and have a size 8 shot or maybe a Size 10 set above the knot. This is your tell tale shot. Any time a roach moves the bait this will transmit back to your float. It's mainly a question of setting the shot to gain the best bite, so long as your float is dotted down. No one hits every roach bite, but you can increase the percentage by adjusting your shotting. Chappy. Am sure James will give you further insights too.

[@davidoldham1545]

@@cadencefishinguk thanks for replying I normally have a no8 5 inches from the hook and 4 bulk shot number 8 just above the hook to nylon do you think I should bring the telltale shot even closer to the hook will that give me better feel

[@FeathersMcGraw1]

Haven't been canal fishing for years. I must get away from the carp pools and have a few sessions on the Grand Union. Maybe I'll catch a few carp! 😉

[@cadencefishinguk]

Early and late best times mate👍

[@danilopingoy7959]

Maybe Im the only Filipino who like and using waggler float....I make many waggler float(balsa, peacock,goose quill and plastic).....Ihave recently assembled 11foot 10in.waggler rod of carbon material.

[@brianwhitelegg112]

Boats never bother me. They stir the bottom up and very often bring the swim alive after passing through.

[@bawhatever5260]

Bream are ok but don't give up a fight!! Ok for beginners

[@hunter111uk]

I respect the skill in catching them, but it baffles me why anyone would be so enthusiastic about catching a Bream, I've had more fight from a clump of Weed! We over 70 Anglers choose a Float we can actually see, which is not necessarily the best for the style of Fishing!🤣

[@markryan8478]

This fishing needs to come back as commercials have taken over this is fishing working for the fish not in a fish pond

[@cadencefishinguk]

it takes all sorts Mark, and whilst we would be inclined to share your view the reality is many anglers feel safer on private property i.e. a commercial, and that's fine. We will keep producing a mix of videos but try to stay on the 'natural path' as much as we can.

[@JS-zy6pw]

"winding hole"

[@abaha9898]

A fish that doesn't put up much of a fight, slimey and that's about it

[@baggies1725]

Stick to commercial carp then mate

[@abaha9898]

@@baggies1725 na thanks, chub, barbel, tench and feisty small river fish, perch, I am not a carp fisherman, I am a real fisherman, and I was not knocking the bream

[@abaha9898]

@@baggies1725 obviously your a West Bromwich supporter, lmao, good for you if you are, Huh, Gooner yay!

[@benhowlett7693]

They fight perfectly sound providing you fish with the right gear!