Massive 20lb Urban Canal Pike Ate My Dead RAT! PB!

This session ended up being a little adventure. Starting off lure fishing, turning a dead rat into a spinnerbait and casting it about on an urban section of canal. After having a massive pike chase it in and even rip the rat off the hooks i knew i had to get back out with a different method to catch it! After going home and changing methods to dead baiting with large jumbo herring i knew i would be in with a good change of catching this big toothy crock! It didn't take long no more than 20 minuets before this canal beast took the bait!
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[@peransix864]

As a 70 year old angler ,, i must say it ,,your vids are the most enjoyable fishing vids i've seen anywhere ,,Your skill and enthusiasm comes out in drroves ,, Very well presented and terrific content and photography ,the underwater stuff is in a league of it's own , You obviously have access to a really beautiful ,,well stocked river ,,, I look forward to each vid as it comes out ..As i got older i have become rather immobile due to a very badly injured hip ,,so fishing is very difficult at the moment ..Well done Chris ,,,way up there with the late great John Wilson ,,Never lose that fabulous smile ,,you could light up a room .

[@fishingninja]

I hope your injury isn't too bad and you can recover from it. Fellow fishermen are always there for you when you need them, so maybe ask a local fisherman to take you with them. And you can always ask family members to take you to a fishing spot. I wish you all the best. And good luck catching them!

[@dawidmalankowski8159]

They really are most enjoyable now I read this comment I’ve actually realised it my self

[@kemalhussein6106]

I am absolutely delighted for you Chris and if anyone deserves a canal 20 ( quite an exclusive club) then its certainly you buddy. Tight Lines

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Thanks mate!

[@jackironman]

I bet the rat in it’s stomach took it just over 20! Excellent job. Love your work!

[@paulkirby2761]

Love how you had the consideration to check the pikes mouth for any other hooks even during the excitement of it all. That's good practice for any pike fisherman. It should come as no surprise that a big heavy fish like that's not always going to be landed by those who hook it and might indeed have someone else's hooks stuck somewhere in that big crocodile sized mouth.

[@meltdownman8911]

Chris, I live in NZ but spent my teenage years fishing the canals and rivers in the London suburbs and Home Counties. Your videos take me right back. Wonderful.

[@a.r.t.4611]

I also live in NZ, same here. Trying to decern where Chris comes from by his accent? Don't think he's too far from Liverpool.?

[@simbasibley6098]

Up north somewhere mate, likely Yorks 👍

[@benwakefield4913]

The adrenaline you get when you see a big fish will always stay with you I had a 21lb pike in February and I'll never forget it I was shaking like anything

[@FierySn0w]

Yep, I remember when I caught my PB, a beautiful ghost carp going 19.6lb. I caught it on the surface with a dog biscuit on my monster margin pole!!!

[@matthewrichards5641]

You’ve not only inspired me to fish more often but to grow out my ginger beard, appreciate you man

[@paulmckernan7518]

It's hard enough to target 1 species of fish successfully. I've never seen any angler with the ability to target ONE SPECIFIC FISH. I've seen chris do it twice now, here with this absolute giant of a pike, and a few months ago where he managed to rescue a pile with 2 float rigs stuck down its throat. Chris you are a true master angler mate. A credit to the sport. Keep it up.

[@davemellor4697]

That is the benchmark pike to catch in a lifetime,well done Chris that was a beautiful fish!

[@andrewcable6016]

I’m a carp fisherman myself, but seeing a 20 pound pile is like seeing a 40lb common. Incredible fish man keep em coming!

[@braderzng5701]

Crazy how big the difference is isn’t it a 20 pound carp to an 20 pound pike it’s mad 🤣

[@andrewcable6016]

@@braderzng5701 it's absolutely insane, over here in the states we have muskie and they're even more mind-blowing

[@SteeeveO]

a 20lb pile would be bloody painful!

[@andrewcable6016]

@@SteeeveO Damn right it would! Sometimes typos are just wonderful aren't they 😂

[@sfrj730]

@@aneedmorehead9006 you are from america arent you

[@FishingAroundBudleigh]

So good. Well done. I've only ever caught Jacks and have set myself a challenge to catch a double. That is a dream fish. Keep it up. Love your videos!

[@Lunatix246]

Amazing! Good job! I've been watching this channel for years now and I can't think of anyone that deserves this more than you. Your passion and determination is truly unsurpassed :)

[@FishingWithPiette]

thank you for treating these fish so nice. puttting the mat down on the first fish says a lot. thank you

[@hazlewood01]

I live in Northern Ontario, Canada home of massive pike and the one you landed would even be a beauty here. Nice catch and patience landing that beast! Love your channel, keep it going :)

[@petersmith6974]

Muskie is king though 👍🏻

[@sallylunamoth5542]

I Love the Gentle Way The Pike is Returned to the Water...Calm & Respectful to The Fish 👍Congratulations on your PB Was Wonderful To Watch & Share Your Happiness

[@jedfra9172]

So many people, fishing and non fishing folk alike, will be shocked to see this absolute beast coming out of a canal. WHAT a catch. Eat your heart out Jeremy Wade! Superb content Ginger and much appreciated.

[@morganrichardson2934]

That’s a lifetime memory right there nice work Chris love it.

[@stephendean7756]

Nice fish that Chris I think our canals is where the next record is coming from and your video proves it I think.

[@knowthyself5647]

Well done my son! No one deserves it more than you. Lovely fish.

[@crvenables9154]

Fantastic mate been watching you now for ages,one of the best on KZbin if not the best awesome again

[@Mark-nz9ek]

Canals are underated,there are some lovely fish in my local canal but most people think there's only roach ,perch,and gudgeon ,there's pike bream even chub and carp ,an excellent video ,very well narated by the ginger fisherman ,I could chuck a line with that fella and chew the fat for a couple of hours

[@peterpiper6712]

I caught an Otter like that one in Derbyshire a couple of years ago using a pogo stick and some nettle twine, my goodness it was a battle so well done on your catch too Sir!

[@TheRoguetrooper21]

Awesome mate! Love the extra curve in the rod from the wide angle lense distortion.........

[@gerrygoodfellow5321]

WELL,DONE SON AGAIN👍 GREAT JOB👍

[@rickwalker897]

So pleased for you mate, just love your respect and admiration for the sport and the results that it can bring through perseverance, when I fished I was just the same ,highlight for me was a beautiful 27lb specimen which was amazing, but was just as happy being out by the river catching the odd Jack or two , keep them rods active my friend and stay safe

[@dunc2258]

Fair play mate a real canal 20. I've seen some waters described as canals when they're clearly canallised big wide rivers. But that is some fish from a proper little cut! Congrats 👏 👏 👏 very impressive. Would have loved to see her pop up with Roland hanging out of her chops, but great fish non the less. Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙏

[@craigevans5750]

Got to be honest you have inspired me to go for pike .I've learned a lot of stuff about handling and safety of the fish I am after from your vids .keep up the good work .hopefully I will get a couple of nice fish this season .but if not I will still enjoy getting on the banks and trying .

[@kelvey08]

This is the best UK Coarse Fishing channel out there! Continiuos GREAT CONTENT!!!

[@tricovthelite4234]

loved the release , very nice images , was like watching the Kraken returning to the deep ...lol

[@baldvale5418]

Congratulations Ginge it's very well earned & much deserved. I was holding my breath when it took the Rat. I hope that Danny returns the good wishes : ) 2 youtube Canal twenties in a week it doesn't get much better.

[@MrMuffydiver1]

Well done ginge.....I'm so happy for you..a canal 20 is a very special fish ...I've had 4 canal 20s myself, 3 of them on the fly rod & the other one on deadbait but that's over the course of 40+ years fishing ! Again..well done m8.

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Bet that was a rush getting those on a fly rod!

[@MrMuffydiver1]

@@The_ginger_fisherman ur not wrong m8....a total rush on the fly ...my favourite way to catch pike...TIGHT LINES

[@JohnnysCafe_]

I did not realize it was such a monster until you held it up then waw! what a size. I did not know that large pike stop eating and have periods of inactivity, so thank you making good fishing interesting too.

[@kcufdam]

Class fish mate. Had me on edge of the couch eating an Iced Gingerbread. That's a Donkey!!

[@RhysFjFrankland]

Really good to see you using a mat, it's so important to set a precedent for these delicate fish. Congratulations on the PB!

[@johnwilson3918]

If at first you don't succeed, try again. Great video. A lesson in tenacity. Thank you for sharing.

[@damianmccorry4928]

That was a belter Chris, such a fight loved it when your reel every so often would scream off when that Big Girl was letting you know she was not done yet, it was a really long pike it looked, anyway well done on your new Pb, video as always was number 1.

[@timp5813]

Absolute beast of a croc 🐊.... Well done Chris 👍

[@jamesstewart553]

Chris , delighted for you a top-class fish. I have been over "30" on two occasions but my most memorable was a 20 which took a plug in about 18 inches of water right at my feet. I allowed the plug to rise, wound down into it, and pulled as soon as the plug moved she lunged at it so focused and tense she never saw me. Your first 20lb fish super pleased for you. Js

[@nplurefishing26]

Whoaaa m8 that one is crazy wat an absolute monster pike beautiful fish wat a catch 😎💪🙌

[@pagey5323]

An absolute Croc and stunning fish for the Canal and in mint condition , makes you think how old they are in the canal to get that big, absolutely love you content and a well deserved 😎👍🏻🎣 let’s hope she gets to grow bigger .

[@mattholmes2589]

Glad you found that big girl. Well done mate.

[@Bato-ib1qf]

First the Grass Carp from canal, now the pike! Dream year! 👌🏼

[@oldbloke135]

That is a beauty. She'll be closer to 25 by the end of February.

[@EggsForDessert]

This is true stalking and a refreshing example of fishing at its purist.

[@pinarellolimoncello]

Brilliant catch mate and love the way you look after the fish and treat with respect, well done.

[@vincentcembali2505]

Just amazing... Congratulations for your 20+ Chris! I've watched all your videos and I want more, it's a drug! 😄 Friendship from France 👋

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Thanks buddy

[@trevorryan1124]

Made up for you Chris 👌. Excellent video to watch 😀…

[@stevencooper4877]

Ginger came across this video whilst whatching the normal crap about people with so much they have to flaunt it what a good video just like being in a fish tank I subscribed straight away so please keep it up 10 out of 10 m8

[@andrewclack4881]

what a thing of beauty! From one ginger fisherman to another. Here is a virtual high five.

[@davelester1985]

That was totally an awesome experience for you. I am in awe. There are canals here in the Veneto or Italy and I hope to catch something like that. Way to go!

[@robleary3353]

With the numbers of Pike and their size, it just goes to show how good a condition that eco-system is in. Predators like Pike need a lot of prey. Nice one!.

[@Bo88y22]

Heart pumping nervous energy, and that’s just for me. Well done, what a beautiful big fish.

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

Welldone Chris I've any ever had 1 20lb pike and that was from a canal too beautiful fish mate welldone again 👏👏👏

[@GsTiteLines]

Brilliant Chris, proper pleased for your new PB. Keep up the great work buddy. Tite Lines G

[@bluemarblemark]

loved watching that spool get pulled, well done

[@nuetral2374]

WoW 20.5 lb pike great catch even better on vid well done really enjoy your content thanks 👍🏻

[@anatolyagapov4806]

Хорошие щуки попадаются, особенно последняя! Отдельное спасибо, что выпускаешь рыбу назад в воду

[@NigelNige]

Great fish mate, well done, that’s a memory that will stick with you forever

[@ethanmcdowell9677]

Beautiful Northern Pike! Well done Sir!!

[@teejonii]

Lovely clean fish, and on Morrisons dead baits as well 👍🐊🎣.

[@mictaylor9531]

Ha ha “jumbo XXL net ready” First time for everything Chris 😂! I doth my cap and knuckle my brow to you sir, beautiful fish and as many have said well deserved with all the hard work you put in 👍🏻

[@melroyfernandes1]

Absolutely made up for you 💯 Chris ! You're a TOP BLOKE and it's very well deserved !!! 👏

[@garymurray4878]

Congratulations on your pb 👏👏🎣👍👍 what a cracking fish 👍

[@herridge819]

Beautiful fish! I'm pleased to see that the fish are treated carefully and with respect.

[@mufc20timesbitches36]

Congrats on your pb, a canal twenty is a rare fish indeed. Well done b

[@tadhghayden8440]

Another level of canal fish there indeed. ..good tactics...for a big wary lurker glad u were the angler

[@chrisardern4594]

I spent a lot of my holidays Pike fishing in NI in the 70s. Anything caught under 1/2 lb was used as bait anything 1lb to 3lb was let go anything bigger up to 10 lb was dinner. Their were some massive Pike caught then but the fisheries decided to poison a lot of the pike lakes and restock them with game fish as they could change a lot more for the licence. Biggest pike I saw pulled out was about 4 1/2 foot long I dont know the weight but it was carried in a wheelbarrow and its head and tail hung over the ends. I miss those days. Well done on your 20.4lb I hope the Mrs and the kids got better and you didnt make them re live the monster catch.lol

[@nonameforprivacy3303]

Rly nice mate! Caught my pb pike in the summer this year, whilste carp fishing with a boilie. It straight up took the boilie and it was around 109 cm long and i think maybe around 20 pound aswell.

[@markgreen4946]

What a fish, stunning, keep up with the videos, always enjoy watching them

[@paulferdyn1738]

Love your channel, thanks for another great video, cheers from Massachusetts USA....

[@nicktheflybradley]

Well done Chris, pike at this stage of the season look so lean and strong, beautiful fish. Nick from York

[@robertwalker7960]

Ginger one of u.ks🇬🇧 best fresh water predictor anglers...😎

[@stephenedley9815]

Fish of a lifetime that great video again good luck with your next stay lucky

[@alanhunt2457]

He was a beauty...so cool u put him back

[@13ig13oots]

I would make sure to change my line after that monster, it took a fair bit of line, so there will be a fair few twists in it now. My best canal pike was 18lb 2oz, it was also my best pike so far. Hats off to you Sir.

[@markphillips6998]

Been watching for a while now but your canal 20 has just earnt you another subscription, good angling bud 👌

[@redbeard8913]

Thanks , you just helped me find a use for my snake's refused food lol what a monster pike from a canal! Just realised I was twisting and turning my phone like i was playing that beauty 🤣🤣🤣

[@youtuup]

I forgot : great video and even better fisherman.

[@philandrewroywatson]

I am soooo chuffed for you Chris!! You work so hard on these vids and then kindly impart your knowledge on to us plebs :). Personally, I have learnt o much from you over the past 18 months (newbie, me) and I am grateful to you that I might (one day) catch a double figure. Your beautifully shot vids are AWSOME and I am so glad that you able to have this 'work'/family/KZbin balance.......so, just THANKS, I guess.

[@boyscott7193]

Good video about a great catch. Well done & thank you for sharing

[@chrism3150]

Awesome fish, great work landing it! Gave me the sensation of all over again of catching a Pike over 20 lbs here in MA. 5 years ago. Major props doing it from the shoreline. Hope you land another giant soon.

[@alphaomega4893]

Well done. Absolute monster. Buzzing for you. Took me 10yrs to get another 20lb plus, but that was in a big water. Started cat fishing last summer in lakemoore fishery in crewe. Two of us went, two nights. Caught the place on a feeding frenzy 369lb of cats betwwen us in 48 hours. Biggest 48lb. I'm so hooked. Give cats a go. You won't look back.

[@richswain7154]

Hey Chris, congrats, 1st 20lber, from the canal, those fish are few and far between on such limited waters. The fact that you'd identified her on a feeding spree, went back and bagged her, well deserved Big fist bump! Rich

[@cheryl.539]

That pike was huge. Well done to you.

[@kevvybee5517]

Awsome Chris. What more can I say. 👏👏👏👌

[@MichaelSmalleyMPA]

Kudos G.F., great fish. The care with which you use to release gets a big thumbs up and clicking the bell from me.

[@johnmulholland5216]

👏👏👏 superb mate! Congrats on your pb what a fish well done! 👏👍

[@mikereffold1301]

I love pike fishing and do it regularly on the river medway we have some monsters mypbis a 32lb but have seen a huge 43lb come out you can't beat the thrill of striking and a big pike paddle slapping the top of the water to get the adreneline going well done

[@gavincorbett1272]

Cracking fish mate.......that release shot was bang on 👌👍

[@MrTim207]

I’m buzzing for you mate, that’s a monster of a pike. Well angled sir!

[@mark24o965]

Quality angling as usual welldone chris

[@jamesreynolds1930]

good job mate .....nice release too......i love fishing quiet gray days like that....im looking out my window at 6 inches of snow in western n.y.....wishing i was there with you....nice canal....good luck next season brother.

[@jamesjohnson7905]

A proper canal Croc a thing spoke about in hushed tones in the local tackle shops young lads will say they heard it take someone's pet dog that was fetching a stick thrown in. Well deserved Chris

[@neilbuckard723]

Awesome Chris and we'll deserved buddy👍👏👏💯🍺💪

[@c6904]

It's a pleasure watching you handle/release a fish sir

[@DavesInHisGarage]

Honestly floating for pike on a canal is my favourite thing takes me back to when I first started and I get that same feeling that has been lost through pond fishing, great video buddy 👌👍

[@larsvegas1505]

Pond fishing sucks though.. if u already know whats in the lake the whole exitement goes away for me..

[@neilcondron8315]

Congrats Chris on the PB Pike.

[@dangoesoutdoors897]

Well done Chris mate 👏 👍 not jealous at all!

[@feralgrandad4429]

That head though!!! Top job Chris. Genuinely chuffed for you. 👍

[@greenogue10]

Delighted for ya mate, nice size fish.

[@robertwilliambrewer8163]

Well done Chris....just shows what's about in our canals....you just never know what may come along.

[@neohippyfreetheworld3398]

Wow wow wow congratulations buddy beautiful fish 😍