Chapter One | A Dream of Summer | Reflections | Volume One

In Martin Bowlers stand-alone section of Reflections, he takes us back in time to the early days of his angling when he was just a boy.
Coupled with a special guest narration, this truly nostalgic segment of the film is set to inspire and get the heart racing, as we watch in anticipation, waiting for Martin’s float to slide under the surface.

[@DaniandMikeNZ]

Makes me miss the times sitting next to a float with my Dad, or watching A Passiom for Angling, dreaming about our next trip. Thanks for helping me relive that! ❤

[@jbradshaw4236]

This man is a credit to his late uncle, the man who inspired my love for fishing. I never got to meet John Wilson, if I ever meet Martin I would like to shake his hand and offer my thanks.. I hope Martin will inspire the next generation of anglers .. I really believe this approach is wht fishing is really about.

[@richiestan.]

Brilliant just Brilliant 👏

[@fishermanchris4092]

Best carp video I've seen, many thanks. Can't understand the dislikes, I think we'll put it down to envy.

[@darrensaltmarsh8095]

Has to go down as one of the best all round anglers ever!!! Martin Bowler is someone we should all look up to and remember that it’s fishing and we should be greatful that we have the opportunity. Well done Sticky👍🏼

[@x_es.ur.gurl_x]

Top notch all rounder. Knows his onions.

[@jhjhjh242]

Absolute perfection. This would make a perfect series on the television. It would be great to see Chris on the box again.

[@patcullen9304]

This is why I love float fishing

[@shrek7271]

An absolute pleasure to watch, propper angling and no advertisement! Looking forward to seeing the next 4 chapters.

[@mikeelrick2142]

No techno music + No Chavs = Perfect!

[@jamesmc084]

RIP Nash boys

[@bigv4046]

So grown up aren't you

[@nickedwards290562]

Much better than thinking tackle.

[@satnavgav3550]

Loved it, well done Sticky baits for bringing proper angling not advertising BS to KZbin a breath of fresh air

[@FishyDave7]

Amen to that

[@jantheunissen2986]

What a video! You truly captured the fact that float fishing on carp can be so difficult but the reward so intense. Thank you for this amazing video!! Greets from Holland.

[@matthewtanner9823]

The jubilation after all his years of fishing says it all for me. Well done Martin Bowler and Bernard on the making of an excellent carp fishing video. Great camera work too.

[@ecklestone8736]

What a fantastic fish! Fishing with a float for carp is one of the most beautiful fisheries. And then it doesn't even have to be fish of 20 pounds or more. Very well done and beautifully filmed. Cheers and greetz from Holland

[@cotsworldcarper5656]

This video is the nuts very well made. Sticky and Martin.

[@DannysAnglingBlog]

A man who has caught more fish in a lifetime than we can ever dream, creating arm shaking memories and still getting as excited now as he did when that float went with the gudgeon. Fantastic video martin loved it, thank you

[@gee3883]

If Carlsberg done Anglers.... Reminds me of one of my best days fishing ever, using free lined floating crust in the weed 5 Carp biggest 24 lb. Brilliant fishing as always from this Legend and top marks for cinematography .

[@mattiemclean9882]

nobody likes a show-off Graham

[@jlmfoy365]

Bowler+Cribbins+estate lake=Perfection.

[@mattyctill]

Beautiful carp, beautiful film...

[@jasonjones1331]

That's how to make a carp fishing video 👍👍

[@oliverroberts2492]

That's how you get "A dream of summer"..........

[@chrisobrien9932]

One word . . . . . . . inspirational!

[@ARTY_CARPER]

What a buzz on the float, inspiring little film 👍💚

[@davelebeer6551]

Could not wait to see it.....what a result guys! Amazing! Thanks!

[@lewisT77]

What a video, absolutely quality piece!

[@bobbiehorseman]

really special video, that's a true passion and love for fishing right there... no flashy tackle, no trying too hard and no ego's... everything that fishing should be, bang on!

[@dereksmith3103]

What a great vid stepping back in time nearly, good skills martin

[@alexredhat3476]

What an incredible movie. Love it.

[@carlgaywood9418]

Lovely video, well done all!

[@brianstubbs6658]

Perfect guys even got Bernard to do the voice over !!!

[@davelebeer6551]

I’ve seen it again! Every time goose bumps! Pure emotion! This is such a beautiful video! Thanks guys!

[@speednerf3337]

Conveying the true essence of fishing once again in a really natural bit of film. Felt like i was there!

[@FishyDave7]

Fantastic atmospheric film on a stunning lake, brilliant

[@robpaultog]

Nice touch getting Cribbins to narrate... that bought me back to watching two madmen catching carp and falling out of trees. :)

[@pauledobrinoiu1832]

This video brings back so many beautiful memories. Well done Sticky Team!!!

[@PI7ABR3D]

That was a great video. Can feel the elation when that fish crossed the cord

[@simonbedden7974]

Anyone not smiling after this just has to give it a go......nice work guys.

[@TheePunisher]

Very "Mr Crabtree" like,kind of reminded of the programme fishing in the footsteps of Mr Crabtree. Cracking watch,Well done lads 👍👍

[@grahamcockings4280]

Now that’s an angling program. Thanks sticky baits. 🎣🎣🎣

[@leepinder34]

Been using sticky baits for 5 years wouldn't use any other bait total confidence great vid

[@rogerb581]

Martin is right, this is the most fantastic place to fish. How I miss just being there, fishing the day ticket lake for tench. Happy memories of great days.

[@nickevans8530]

Absolutely , superb ..simply stunning . Exactly how it should be done. Nick

[@thespodcastblog5097]

What a beautifully produced video - thank you.

[@richardbarrett7544]

A lovely video Martin, evocative of our sport. We'll done mate.

[@bobbd6543]

Fantastic, does not get any better than that 😎

[@sircumference5032]

one word - enchanting!

[@kingofthepondvids]

awesome! that's what it's all about .. great job 😊

[@ianchappytube]

Very well conceived and produced. Excellent Job!

[@OrdinaryCulture]

Broadbent! Sticky you have excelled yourselves! And I'm only 30 seconds in!

[@Adipper]

Top notch film, narrative, and adventure. Thanks

[@andyc392]

Quality from start to finish loved it, took me back to childhood memories, thanks 😀

[@smiff4748]

This is easily the best fishing video I've ever seen. Well done Martin and Sticky Baits

[@bigv4046]

Terry still the man.

[@retrobob3802]

What a lovely video - nice one Stick Baits for producing this. Here after reading Martin's column in the Angling Times.

[@bene8843]

Fantastic!!!

[@stevelevy9046]

This is so right trying to strike on a float compared to Bolt rigs with bite alarms where the fish hooks it's self not so much love and lost passion for floating any more but respect to you Martin Bowler thanks for the upload sticky bait TV respect.

[@chrisditchburn8337]

Spot on the voice over made it takes me back to a passion for angling

[@jakebaxtersecondnature7898]

Your so passionate about fishing and being outside and intouch with nature.. like myself, it's what it's all about . Not size or how many..the adventures👌👌 great video sticky/martin..enjoyed it no end. Thank you again

[@Simmsited236]

Love the voice over!

[@danirvine8009]

Ive just watched the reflections chapters backwards (not sure why) but this rounded it off perfectly. Makes me want to start fishing again. Thankyou sticky. 👍

[@TheFishingBloggers]

Now that is a fishing video. Reminds me of the Passion for Angling days.

[@markhepworth4804]

The Fishing Bloggers Was it the drippingly cheesy Cribbins narration.....?

[@TheFishingBloggers]

Mark Hepworth might have been 😂

[@jameslangner8929]

my best ever carp (and fish to date) of just over 30lb I had on the float. I'd turned up late morning at my local pond to find only to find one peg free. I set up with bite alarms all around me and had the biggest carp in the lake (a none known fish) on my first cast. I was actually after perch but was so chuffed i didn't mind not getting a perch! I appreciate bite alarms have their place but a float and centrepin are easily the most enjoyable way of fishing in my eyes. Very nice video!

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

Bernard cribbins intro wins my heart

[@thinkFishcatchFish]

I love it. For me its not about Carp. Its about fishing and the magic that comes with it... which is different for everyone.

[@denty32]

Sticky well done I think you guys have nailed it. fantastic cinematography and beautiful drone footage. This collection of videos will be very hard to match 👏👏

[@martinmullen71]

Beautiful fish Martin, a lovely way to fish, just how we fished 40 years ago or more, before the bare hook rigs.

[@ryanthorburn6588]

What an amazing video thank you

[@snakebite1977]

Perfect!! great video's from sticky

[@martingorbacius4699]

Top notch 👍🏼

[@TheSwampy1974]

Brilliant wish I could fish there going back in time

[@IFilmUfos]

Epic video #keepingitreal#notfullofplugs

[@ha5enk552]

This highlights all the best parts of carp fishing

[@user-wo7rp6bc6t]

great video

[@justinsteel6360]

First time fishing video to make me smile. Bliss

[@charlottehull3628]

With all the current content why do I always come back Reflections volume 1 and 2, there just the best ones that have been made and with all the bait and tackle companies out there making films it's an achievement to be at the top, I appreciate this is old but it's just amazing film making

[@jonrossjarvis7940]

I dont think I have ever left a comment on a video before but what a perfect video. The filming, narration and presentation was spot on. Not trying to sell anything to the viewers but pure angling.

[@hawkeye7862]

What an awesome video ! I live in Dorset I wonder what water that is. Looks beautiful

[@lukeframpton3671]

One of my favourite anglers

[@piterm208]

I have fever after this movie, and narration voice - it’s stunning addictive adventure with Sticky Baits, interesting what’s in the next?

[@ianmiller1879]

beautiful.

[@steveshurey8618]

Excellent 👍

[@adriansmith6386]

martin that is a special lake .and the best way to catch your intended fish

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Love float fishing. As effective as setting feeder traps is, looking a the bobber and picking up rod when carp has already hooked itself already is way less exciting. It's sort of like hunting boar or deer at the feeder 30m out.

[@sgtsquidgems4515]

OH MY GOD IS THAT THE PASSION FOR ANGLING GUY DOING THE VOICE OVER? i'm 56 seconds in and this has made my day already

[@russwalker675]

Bernard Cribbins himself! proper throwback treat mate

[@StickyBaitsTV]

Hi Buddy, Yes, that is Bernard Cribbins, glad its made your day. Kind regards, Sticky.

[@deboyblanktniet]

Super nice👌👌👌

[@scruggs-wu6yz]

Martin and Bernard brilliant combination!

[@DayTicketAngler]

Best video I’ve seen for a long long time well done Dan perfectly put together and how videos should be done. The rest prick your ears up your a long way behind

[@PawelTowarzyszGugala]

Wow!

[@dominic4296]

Float fishing for big carp is the most exciting form....

[@charlottehull3628]

12.46 how strange you mention your gudgeon and immediately I'm taken back to the bridge canal, seeing a float in the margin only to pick it up too find its attached to a small perch, just that one moment 35 years ago starting my love of fishing. Just thought I'd share lol

[@banklifegarethcompton5714]

Nice one Martin tort by the best Mr John wilson him self:)

[@peterclement7061]

brilliant video fantastic method, you've just got to love the old school tactics

[@adriansmith480]

Perfect

[@andrewmccleave2089]

fantastic martin iceing on the cake Bernard cribins

[@tommyseers8662]

And I love fishing too top vid

[@M1K3R0LPH]

Such a lovely video, wish I was part of the syndicate. Does anyone know what rod Martin is using here?

[@terrifying7847]

Amazing video.If that does not make you want go out fishing you need check your pulse.

[@phippo30]

brilliant

[@Paul-ct4ti]

Nice 100%

[@bensockett9345]

Amazing video! I'm not a carp angler but that makes me want to go carp fishing now, I am however wanting to catch good quality fish like Martin does, can I ask what rod hes using here? I think it's a drennan rod is it?

[@TommyDeCleenCarpAngler]

nice ...

[@thedynamitekid7512]

Feel like I was watching passion of angling.