Chub Fishing Small Rivers - Definitive Rove (Video 133)

[@rossgaylard5509]

Ross Gaylard Hi Mark , I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and new year , this is another really great video and you seem to be back to your old happy self again , we all feel a bit down now and again but never forget how many friends you have especially all your subscribers , thanks again

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Ross, it is so good to hear from you, I am being a bit slow in my replies currently, it can be quite hard to keep up at times. Thank you, we had a peaceful Christmas, fairly low key as that is how the family prefer it. I hope you and your relatives had a good Christmas too. Cheers it feels good to have bounced back a bit, but in a big part down to you guys and your support, without it and I was verging on to a seriously bad area mentally and risking losing myself.

[@nickcahill8308]

What a trip and start to the year for you Mark. Nice to see you on good form and in better health. Another great video.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Nick, I was really chuffed, I am also glad you enjoyed the video too, some channels seem to spam their video uploads constantly, which is rather unrealistic. I am just glad to have all you guys on-board who appreciate some hand on heart videos.

[@nickcahill8308]

Your doing a great job Mark, and obviously putting a lot of time into producing very informative posts. We really appreciate it. Do you fancy a trip to Yorkshire!....

[@jameshazell9919]

Only just found this video i dont know how i missed it what a session well done mark i love chub fishing the way they fight on little water ways amazes me how i dont lose more fish then i do sometimes tight lines

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@boldersa]

Hi Mark it had perplexed me as to why I hadn't commented on this video when I knew I had watched it? Mystery solved, I had watched it on the TV and not on the phone, hence no comment. What a red letter day, not just a plethora of specimens but good looking specimens to boot, always an enjoyable watch Mark and everyone deserves days like that, especially those that put the work in.

[@francolinobasco]

Hey there Andrew, no worries. Yes it was nice to have a trip like this, as we both know such red letter trips are often balanced by tougher ones and speak of the devil that has been the case on my recent video as you know.

[@stevesasify]

Well done Mark cracking video, what a red letter day, keep them coming

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Steve, good luck with your endeavours new also.

[@BUFF498]

What an amazing session 4 chub of 5lb + a real red letter day.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks John, it was nice to get amongst them and I hit the river at the perfect time as it fined down, needless to say such a trip has since been tempered by two much more tricky ones, which will be shown in the next video.

[@tinker5349]

Hi Mark, nice chub, I enjoy watching your videos too, Well done.

[@francolinobasco]

Hey there Tinker, it is good to hear from you and thank you, I hope all is well and you're enjoying some winter angling.

[@stupidmike11]

A session every chubber in the land would be envious of. Another great video mate and congratulations on the weight loss too.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Mike, it was a pretty hard to beat trip and it is ones like this that help balance out those tougher ones. I am glad you enjoyed it mate and cheers regarding the weight loss, it feels really good.

[@stupidmike11]

@@francolinobasco it's a cracking channel you have mate. Oh and my better half who has recently started fishing with me is attempting your cheese paste to land her a bigger chub than i can get. Tight lines.

[@ianpoxon4336]

Four 5's in a single session! Well done. Used a variation of your paste myself a week or two ago and had a 5lb 8oz and a 5lb 9oz. Thanks again and keep them coming.

[@francolinobasco]

Hello there Ian, ahh a like minded Chevin angler, now that is what I like to hear! Glad the cheese paste variant helped out and a couple of nice chub too, well done and thanks for taking the time to watch my videos.

[@ianpoxon4336]

Was a superb bait, I have to say (I fished it on the Dove). My additions were chillis and some mashed up anchovies (I hadn't any krill powder!). Tight lines.@@francolinobasco

[@deanbutler7544]

What a cracking start to the new year, top draw mate . I bet you didn't want to go home ! .. Congrats on the weight loss Mark and keep up the great work , look forward to your next adventure . Best regards Dean .

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Dean, to be fair I didn't want to go home you're right haha.

[@eric41140]

Hello Marc, happy new year and good health. Thank you for all your videos continues as it makes us dream to the sound of nature and birds! even if from time to time there is other noise rather city! see you soon

[@francolinobasco]

Hey there Eric! You're very welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch them and comment too. You cannot beat the sound of nature, but sometimes as you say not everywhere we fish can be as peaceful.

[@Kevin-rh5li]

Great location Mark very rural and no bloody road noise tight lines mate

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Kevin, I think the Chub enjoyed the peace too.

[@louiscarpfishing4348]

Mark cracking session you had there great vid as always buddy🎣👍

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Louis it was a red letter trip, I hit the river just as it fined down and that's is usually when the chub can go on a bit of a heavy feed.

[@mikaellob9438]

Greetings from Sweden Mark! I love your humble approach to angling and your vids are very inspiring now when my chubs are sleeping under a thick coat of ice and snow.

[@francolinobasco]

Greetings straight back to you Mikael and thank you, I like to keep things humble as it is the only way to truly adapt and be able to learn more about the things we enjoy, I must admit we have been lucky in the UK with only some light snow recently.

[@richardgarbett1633]

Brilliant, reminds me of how my angling obsession began in the mid 80's. Only it was worming for Wild Brownies. Soon turned me into a Fly fisherman and an all round coarse angler. You make very good videos Mark, you should be proud 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you so much Richard, I love sharing them on youtube and hearing from you chaps really is so very much appreciated.

[@user-th7cz5sc9x]

Every angler should watch your videos

[@francolinobasco]

Wow thank you very kindly :D

[@tadhghayden8440]

what a super chub session. thanks for proving me wrong! very atmospheric fishing video..

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you it was a good trip, but this is a different river to my last video .

[@emmafisher5776]

I've only very recently started watching your videos and from what I've seen they're expertly made, full of passion and pure class, Tight lines

[@francolinobasco]

Wow thank you much Emma, that is a very kind thing to say.

[@chrislowe4379]

Splendid stuff Mark 👍🏻🎣

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Chris and well done on your recent Pike too.

[@poodle559]

Well done Mark on both the fishing and the weight loss. Everytime i get the Cheese paste out of the freezer i think of you and how you've helped me improve my Chub fishing. THNX MARK.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you so much. If I can help I always try to and if it can make a difference to someones fishing trip then it makes me very happy to know I have been able to

[@alistairbellamy7680]

Another cracking watch and cracking chub caught well done!!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Alistair, they were in corking condition. Thanks for watching too.

[@swikocki]

Excellent video, wish i could find some Chub like those!

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you so much.

[@rg_6865]

That 3rd spot looks cracking for a long trot! Another great video mark 👌

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you and agreed Taylor, there are some decent trotting runs dotted about.

[@rayhensford8157]

top angling mark ,cracking video well done mate.

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Ray, I am looking forward to getting back out soon, been laid up from doing myself a mischief with my back, but on the mend now.

[@carlgilbert7418]

Great video great fishing Mark looking forward to the next one

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Carl, glad that you enjoyed it too.

[@FrenchFishing]

Well done Mark! You're a master! Typical small river stuff as well. What a great trip with an awesome average weight. Unbelievable!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Thomas, I have been called many things and some of them not suitable to be typed here, but I have never been called a master, so thank you. One day you must visit the UK.

[@FrenchFishing]

Yep Mark, crossing the Channel still is on my hitlist but I am a very busy fisherman these days. I will be fishing in Uganda and Brazil this year. But I'll come over to your side. The question is not if but when.

[@danielhaddon1453]

The pleasure you convey when bagging a good un Mark ! Is infectious ! Love the simplicity and passion in your vlogs ! All the best ! Long may it continue ! Tight Lines Fella ! : )

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Daniel, I will never tire of finding joy in fishing nor the joy in you chaps and your comments, I think most of us are very similar in our angling outlook.

[@danielhaddon1453]

@@francolinobasco Yeah I think us Anglers never grow up (in the sense me at 40 when ever I'm in the car gazzing out the window Any patch of water,Brooke,river ect I wonder and get that excited with the feeling of what's in there? And I will go invistigate it another day) I suffer from anxiety and have real struggles in any social situation so haven't got the confidence to make a channel like yourself,And to be fair it wouldn't be as good so am happy to leave it to you and a couple of others on KZbin I enjoy.(im rabbling now) Anyway Mark The fact you let us into your Wonderful world of fishing sessions is Quality.So If you keep taking the time to make your vlogs me and from the comments me and many others Do and will Continue to get Great Pleasure putting on the kettle in the warm and Enjoying your Adventures for as long as you lets us Join ! All the Best M8 ! And thanks Mark for Replying Dan : )

[@daz3434]

Well done Mark I love you passion for fishing cracking day mate.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you very much Daz.

[@scottshepherd5230]

Great fishing trip there Mark, and well done on the weight loss you must be well chuffed!👍🏻

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Scott, feeling a whole lot better for it, I'm still tubby but going in the right direction.

[@ianburne751]

Great fishing mark, beautiful chevin

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Ian, it was nice to have such a trip, very special in fact.

[@Melissaaa456]

great film mate.everyone can see how enjoyable it is for you cant wait to get out myself soon as I can mate cheers.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you, it was nice to find them in a willing mood too. I hope you have a good trip when you're eventually able to get bank side.

[@ibcatchin1]

What a start to 2019 doesn't get much better than this well done Mark I enjoyed ever tick of the clutch

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Rafael, it was good to get amongst some too. I hope you're keeping well.

[@weeman2727]

Brilliant video as always. This is exactly the sort of fishing I love.

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Jamie, honestly I agree with you, it is fishing in its most basic and hunter form.

[@weeman2727]

Mark Erdwin Absolutely Mark......and you do it very well I must say. I don’t get a chance to get out as much as I’d like but watching your videos is like being there. Keep on keeping on 👍

[@iancrozier9015]

Love your videos. Although I do a lot of match fishing you can’t beat this type of fishing and I’ve used loads of your tips to good effect on my local rivers in Essex. Thanks a lot 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Hello there Ian and thank you, I have a lot of respect for your style of angling as match anglers, really need to be adaptive during competitions and there is much I think us specialist anglers could learn from your discipline. Cheers regarding my tips and I am glad they have helped you on your Essex waterways.

[@rosstaylor3741]

Great video there mate with some lovely chub to boot 👌.

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Ross, it was nice to be able to have the fish play ball for the camera too.

[@Mickoutdoors]

Yet again great vid Mark and a great session well done and yes you can definantly see you shed a bit of beef so another massive well done for that too 👍👍👍😉

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Mick, the weight loss helped a lot,less huffing and puffing thankfully.

[@yorkshireriverrover7199]

Wow mate! What a session that was. Loads of lovely Chub for you.. 4x 5s in one session is red letter day 😮. Liking forward to your next outing.. All the best Mark 👍🎣

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks mate, it was a rather good trip to say the very least.

[@thinkFishcatchFish]

What a cracking little session that was Mark. Super fish 👌

[@francolinobasco]

Why thank you, it was a good session to say the least.

[@steveplows9996]

Great video Mark, brilliant session with great fish, jealous as hell, loved the daylight fish as I found myself watching the tip with you and striking with you as I'm sure loads of others did. Good news on your health too your enthusiasm was infectious, I was on a high with you. A1

[@francolinobasco]

Good evening Steve, glad that you enjoyed the video, it is always great to be able to capture the bites on camera and doubles the viewing enjoyment during those "do I sit on the hands or strike" moments. It is feeling nice to have shed some pounds that is for sure. Thanks again mate.

[@steveplows9996]

@@francolinobasco no probs mate, in 2011 had 3 abscess on the brain and one on the heart, old st Pete & me had a conversation but I declined the offer, tai chi & fishing got me through (plus the missus) so you're not on your own mate

[@longnetter]

cracking session mark well done. another great video.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Mark, it was one to remember.

[@michaelhaagman6815]

Amazing fishing Mark .. very well fished .. had your Chub head on that day .. great to see you sharing a few jokes as well ..made me laugh a few times.. perfect days fishing , so happy for you .. what a wonderful start to 2019 ..thank you Mark ☘️

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Michael, I was in quite a focused mindset and thankfully the fish were willing too. Haha cheers regarding the jokes, can't beat a fish speaking, even if the ventriloquist the other side is a bit loopy lol.

[@richardduce1209]

That's a cracking day's chub fishing. Well done.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Richard.

[@ashleyrylance4472]

Top quality videos Mark, just subscribed. Look forward to the next one 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Ashley, always good to hear that the videos are enjoyed and thank you for subscribing too.

[@johnwiggan8893]

HNY Mark, great trip and thanks for sharing it with us. Have you got a new jacket .. .. tight lines mate

[@francolinobasco]

Happy New Year John and thank you, it is nice when things sometimes go to plan. Yes the jackets the following one. www.askari-fishing.com/il-lago-basic-men-thermo-fleece-jacket-camou_0175339.html

[@johnwiggan8893]

@@francolinobasco you looked as snug as a bug .. .. I purchased this for winter but wanted one with detachable lining for summer use as well .. .. Mind I only paid a ton for it .. .. sending love mate .. .. www.gooutdoors.co.uk/prologic-max5-thermo-armour-pro-jacket-p324236?source=googleshopping&locale=en-GB&Shopping%20-%20Catch%20All&Shopping%20-%20Catch%20All&gclid=CKnelIWi7t8CFUZXGwodZnYFug&gclsrc=ds

[@КириллБушма]

Fantastic session, Mark. It's a great winter season this year in UK, it seems to me, especially comparing to the previous one. In my country it is freezing now, only ice fishing is possible which I personally don't do. That's why have to wait 'til spring comes. Thank You for the videos, they make this waiting a bit less painful! By the way, it's very nice to see You in a good spirit and physique seems to be improving! ;)

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you, I think currently we have been very lucky in the UK as it has not yet been a cold winter for us, although I think our luck will run out soon and we will perhaps have some snowfall. Thank you too for watching the videos I take a lot of pleasure from reading comments from everyone and people like yourself who live in different countries and much different weather climate.

[@MrDorsetD]

Another great vid, Mark.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you, nice when things go to plan.

[@ianspicer1529]

Great video Mark....what a fantastic day, what a stella performance!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Ian, sometimes things go to plan and other times we might ponder a while to the sound of water and still be happy, as such simple things can give us some balance as you well know.

[@terrycousins3015]

Great video again Mark,love watching and taking in your methods,keep em coming as everyone who watches can relate to what your doing👍🎣

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Terry! Hope all is good. That is good to hear regarding the videos,as sometimes wonder if I blabber too much.

[@neilpotts2368]

What a trip Mark! Such a run of quality chub. Can't beat that for a start in 2019. Keep em coming

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Neil, it was a good way to kick the new year off.

[@peterrobinson6355]

Brilliant video mate as usual

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Peter, glad you enjoyed it and not ling till the season ends.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

You said that right about Xmas and New Year’s, I been thinking pretty much that same thing the last few years or so! I guess because I’m getting old or older if you like! I’ll soon be 60 years old, it’s coming up quick. Anyways, absolute awesome video Mark! Keep up the good work mate! 👍👍✌🏻! Doug.....PS - I really dig that rod and reel combo, perfect for that!

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Hensley I think there are a few of us that see Christmas very similar, far too commercial. Cheers regarding the rod and reel, they are a good balance.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Mark Erdwin - YW buddy

[@rickymayne5240]

Love this mark!! Always makes me want to get out!!!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Ricky, I hope if you did get out that you had a good trip.

[@steveames8286]

Top stuff again mark , and you always seem to have the river to yourself , strange indeed.

[@tadhghayden8440]

river god's!watching over

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Steve, I am not complaining about the latter.

[@larryroberts1844]

Happy new year Mark what a great session well done

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Larry. Happy new year to you too.

[@harryturner3063]

Another great video Mark, very well done. Lost count of the number of chub you had but four different 5 lbs fish, an amazing session and, as you said yourself, “ Happy Days “. You were obviously fishing effectively and in the groove. Very well done on the 2 stone weight loss as well. brilliant! I had a barbel session on the Warks Avon last week using maggots and managed to catch a cracking 9.12 lbs fish into dusk. I always struggle for barbel in December and January but have been fortunate to get two in December and one so far in January. Tight Lines and keep the videos coming, always superbly filmed!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Harry and a hearty congratulations on your December and January barbel, very well fished.

[@BlackCountryPiker]

Good lord Mark, smashing it again! It’s surprising the size of the chub to the skinny waters really for me. As always, top dangling 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Hey up Steve, hope all is good and you have been bankside. Yes there are so many little chub waterways that are lesser known.

[@itsgottabecarpy3994]

Quality as always mate. 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Barry :D

[@robertmoore2402]

That's a great trip by anyone's standards mate, nice looking stretch , conditions spot on and a good angler = look out chub !

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Ian, It was pretty special as fish don't always like to play by the plans that us anglers have made, so I was very fortunate.

[@olorin1.414]

Great video Mark. Glad to see your looking well and happy. What a session! There are a few 5 pounders in the Ribble and rare 6's, so to to see you catch that many 5's is pretty awesome. As Izaak Walton wrote " I envy nobody but him, and him only, that catches more fish than I do."

[@Zombie-fb5zf]

New subscriber absolutely love your channel great content and great water craft🎣

[@francolinobasco]

Hey there Zombie! Thanks for taking the time to subscribe to the channel, wishing you a happy stay!

[@Zombie-fb5zf]

@@francolinobasco going to try your bread paste mix next trip and hopefully catch some big Chubb👍🏻

[@michaelcoles8283]

another amazing session Mark,its simplicity at its best,your blessed at having such intricate waterways, nothing of that kind near me unfortunately.

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Michael, I always say that you never need to make it overly complex. I am fortunate that I agree on and always believe we can only fish for what is available in our geographical locations.

[@MarkCarp]

chubtastic session that mark! 👍👍🎣🎣

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Mark, without a doubt one of my favourite species.

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

what a session mate. hope theres many more to come

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Bradley, thanks man it was a good old trip to say the very least. Fingers crossed for yourself to with your pike and chub trips.

[@shuggiemcg1]

Wow what a beast thats a great Chub well done Mark

[@francolinobasco]

Thank Shug, was nice to get into a few of the larger chub too.

[@TheAnglerFiles]

Awesome session well done!

[@francolinobasco]

Why thank you very much. Thank you for viewing too.

[@adzyboppera9946]

Yet again mark great blog some cracken chub I'm out for a 72 hour no luck as of yet

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Adzy, were you out carp fishing by any chance mate?

[@dieangeln]

Excellent vid Mark.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Dietmar :)

[@simplesidj]

loved this vid Mark. This has left my fishing juices going crazy. congratzy on the weight loss. looking good top man.

[@francolinobasco]

Hello there Simon and thank you, they were certainly on the feed. Cheers regarding the weight loss, still a long long way to go.

[@spittz3939]

What a great session to start the new year!! Thanks for the videos Mark, always enjoy watching them 😊

[@francolinobasco]

You are always welcome Almazing, thank you for your support too.

[@elliotttrent9693]

Another excellent video Mark, looking like you're dropping weight too, good for you mate!

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Elliott, yes thankfully I am dropping some pounds and feeling all the better for it to too.

[@snappyfish]

Great fishing Mark. Roll on the next fishing memories.

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Gary!

[@captainfrank01]

Good onya Mark, looking good and a great start to the year, well done!

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Frank cheers! It was nice to have had such a trip.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Stunning video Mark, awesome chub mate, happy New year , what a start, simply brilliant chub fishing, well done, tight lines mate..

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Craig, it was one heck of a good trip, Happy New Year to you too.

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Brilliant session,fabulous fish, never had the chance to fish for them until this year when I found they were in my rough old trout rivers. The trout/perch/dace average about 4oz, but charlie chub gets to about a pound or so, which is a good catch on light tackle in strong current, great thing about the chub is they will take fly/lure/spinner/bait and are masters at living near snags and diving into them when hooked. Congratulations on the continued weight loss, I'm glad you are feeling the benefits, all the best for 2019.

[@francolinobasco]

That is good to hear Jaques and nice to know that you are finding them on your trout rivers. They do fight very well and are open to various methods to be caught, especially fly. Thank you regarding the weight loss, hopefully it will continue.

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Also congrats on the diet...keep going..👍👍👍

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Kevin, will do. Long journey but enjoying the current rewards.

[@ghitaoltean6693]

Foarte frumos Mark, MARE LYKE 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you!

[@Georgeolddrones]

Good fishing. Good Video.Good Man. Thanks mark 🎣👍. George in Stoke.

[@francolinobasco]

Hey George! Thank you Sir, you're very welcome too.

[@mikebutcher6345]

Love your videos mark, thank you for making them.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Mike and you're welcome!

[@iveywebb44]

Great session Mark!

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Ivey!

[@destobin4425]

Match of the day,or Catch of the day? That was the choice for Saturday nights viewing. Gary Lineker can be such a bore! 😁 Mark,another in the long line of brilliant vlogs. 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Haha Des! Gary who!!? Glad you found the video enjoyable mate.

[@robweaver2808]

Some lovely corkers there Mark my friend, well done mate ! Let's hope it's a good year for both of us, I want PB thirty this year I hope, I'm talking about carp of course, take care Mark great film 😊😊

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Rob, nice to know you enjoyed viewing the video. A 30lb carp you say? Well the very best of fortune to you during the journey toward said target, I hope you eventually get your rod well and truly doubled.

[@starshannonstar]

good stuff mark.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you kindly

[@alycidon12]

MEISTER!! Another spanking vid pal, real Red Letter day for you. Could tell by the big smile on your face you enjoyed every single minute of your time on the bank BRILLIANT!!! You are looking a lot better also mate, keep up the good work Happy New Year Best regards IAN

[@francolinobasco]

Hello there Ian and thank you it was nice to see some welcome chevins in the landing net and putting a good bend in the rod. I'm feeling a lot better for the current weight loss, although have a fair way to go yet. Happy New Year to you also.

[@1000000trs]

Well played Mark (literally) amazing chub fishing session. Great start to 2019 both on and off the bank is very uplifting news.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Tim, it was a trip for the memory banks, I was very happy. The weight loss is going steady but sure and I am feeling much more positive.

[@garethjones7182]

Great video Mark hope 2019 brings you plenty of fish

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Gareth and the same to yourself!

[@thebones]

wow, Happy New Year Mark, you were on fire, what a great session and hence video, really enjoyed that. Can't wait for more from these small rivers, who knows what you'll catch in 2019. Tight lines, good health!

[@peterrobinson6355]

Well done mate cracking video as usual and a happy new year mate

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you so much Peter, Happy New Year to you too mate.

[@markosullivan6444]

Fantastic trip! Happy New Year Mark!

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Mark and Happy New Year to you too!

[@philmapp2079]

What can I say mate, loving this, I know its a bit “cliche” but with the “New Year” thing... I think it’s definitely a very good start to a new era bud, Amazing work not just on the Angling but the work you have put into your health aswell, 28lbs doesn’t just fall off, you have to graft it off matey & I can see a mile off how much more of a glow you have, you mentioned cardio, says it all buddy, keep at it mark because if you feel good then so does life & it’s obviously showing, even through your angling as you mentioned, you were on ya game and felt more active, that’s a real good thing to have in a pretty messed up 🌍 that we’re in at the moment, Top man, can’t wait for the next instalment, my chub fishing has slowed right down due to otter presence on so many different stretches I have joined, I’ve seen a massive decline in the last 5 seasons on the same 6-7 stretches I try and visit, anyway take care buddy and keep up the Astonishing work ❤️

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Phil thank you, it was a really pleasing trip and you're right it took some graft to get it that amount of weight off but the sense of reward after each cardio session has been amazing, the feeling of pain turning into good vibes as such when the endorphines kick in. I saw your posts about the Ouzel recently, sadly otters seem to abound everywhere now and I am seeing chub damaged by them or certain sections of tiny waterways that were good now devoid or you may scratch around for a fish or two. The river in this video is not escaping them either as I have spotted them season before last. Wasn't it a great idea to have a reintroduction of an apex predator before making sure the rivers could sustain them :( . You take care mate it is always good to hear from you.

[@philmapp2079]

Mark they drive me crazy & become so annoying after putting lots of work into tracking down the bigger fish, Anyway moving along, I could rant all day about those, yes as you say it’s a massive achievement and good for you buddy, I know we haven’t had that cold snowy & icy weather yet so we’ve still got that to look forward too, you can’t beat a good frosty morning up that riverbank, something I’m looking forward too, ya take care mark

[@sme70]

Great vid thanks again 👍

[@francolinobasco]

You're welcome, it was a pleasure to be able to do so.

[@benwatts2121]

Nice watch as always Mark 👍👌 also gave it a share on Facebook for you 😀

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Ben cheers and so good of you to take the time to share it on your facebook, it helps a lot to do so.

[@StNeotsTown]

Hello Mark, some lovely chub, i was wondering where i can get those quick link's from the low resitance and changing the weight appeals to me, ill be making your cheese paste and using it in my next video, see if it can bag me some lovely offord chub :) tight lines and wet knees

[@francolinobasco]

Sorry for the late reply Grayham, I have trouble keeping up with replies but try to check back a lot, you can get them on ebay or by adding this chap on facebook facebook.com/gray.lamb.9

[@stephenisom6089]

JACK POT mark what a day;s fishing and stunning chub .it looks very mr crab tree i must say you have a wonderful river there mark ,,wow ,and all kept simple and on the move well done ,,do you get many small chub in the river mark or are they older fish in general ,,,and i have to say you look really well your doing some thing right mark ,well brilliant video as always and of course tight lines,.

[@francolinobasco]

Hey stephen, how are you doing? Thank you It is a wonderful waterway and as you have said yourself there is no need to over complicate things, it was nice to find the chub were willing. In regards to your question asking if there are many younger fish, that varies from stretch to stretch, some areas have a larger biomass of chub with a lower average size and other areas have a population of larger fish.

[@bobosalish]

Outstanding

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Bobo!

[@dannyboy7386]

You make it look really easy. I’m fishing very similarly to yourself. Roving the small rivers near me looking for chub. Nothing. I’m new to chubbing and will persevere but it’s frustrating

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Danny, well I really hope you find a few, remember I am always available via my email in my youtube channel description and generally know a bit about a few rivers, you can always ping me an email and I can try to offer some advice.

[@dannyboy7386]

Mark Erdwin hi mark, that’s very kind of you. you said before that your email was on the about you page but it isn’t showing buddy? Only a link to your blog

[@dannyboy7386]

Just double checked again and your email isn’t apparent?

[@francolinobasco]

@@dannyboy7386 It is there mate but youtube does not make it obvious. Just add me on facebook or instagram.

[@dannyboy7386]

Mark Erdwin I don’t use either of these unfortunately. I do have twitter though?

[@hadenadkin9794]

Hiya, Brilliant fishing. Can’t get enough. What river are you fishing. I have always wanted to catch chub but never found a good venue? Also where di you get your camo jacket from, very nice

[@peterrobinson6355]

Your welcome mate

[@gavt3082]

Hey Mark. What a session! Huge well done. Can I pick your brains....... how do you hold bottom with just one swan shot. I end up either putting more weight on or the bait gets pulled round and the bite indication is really poor. Also in the method you used, how tight is your line. I wonder if that’s my problem that I fish with the line too tight? If you could advise I’d be most grateful. happy new year and keep ‘em coming. Gav..

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Gavin and yes you're welcome to ask. Holding bottom depends a lot on the swim in question, the flow and counter flows, also whether you want the link leger to hold or roll. For example the first swim you can see I have rapid water from my margins to perhaps 3/4 the way across, it then changes into a semi slack with a counter clockwise flow. However by making sure the rod is set high on the rest and casting into the slack I can be fairly sure it will hold position, unless of course there is debris coming downstream. I also if need be sometimes keep a slight bow in my line as well as this helps alleviate drag. I am not so sure if it is because of you fishing a too tight line as you can see during this video that at times I'm checking to see if I am in contact with the ssg shot. I do however vary the line tension based on swims and how well the fish are willing to feed.

[@gavt3082]

Many thanks for the reply Mark. Heading out on Friday so I’ll give it a go. Thanks again. Gav..

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Great start to 2019 mark ...like the jacket m8 which one is it ?....all the best..

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Kevin, here you go here is a link to the jacket, it is not waterproof as standard but you can treat it with some Grangers like I have. Lovely and warm. www.askari-fishing.com/il-lago-basic-men-thermo-fleece-jacket-camou_0175339.html

[@JOSHCRANE]

Hi mark another great video with some lovely fish? I am looking at buying a camera to make videos just like yours what would you recommend? Thanks

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Josh! In answer to your question that is a fairly open and long winded one to answer but I will try in a general manner. For fishing and not carrying much camera gear then I would honestly recommend a go-pro, a lot of my small videos when I have fished this season have been filmed on one, the newer models are waterproof out the box which are great for us anglers given the weathers we will find ourselves in, the go-pro is a jack of all trades, but with the right settings honestly is hard to beat for its compact lightweight nature. If we are talking main cameras to film and photograph with then I would perhaps recommend that you take a look at the Panasonic Lumix G series of cameras with flip round screens and 4k video, microphone ports and also remote control ports for self take photography, these are great and come in various different models. Also the likes of the Sony A6000 is worth a look too, as are the Sony A7 series of cameras (presuming you don't need a flip round screen, as they don't have a fully articulate screen). If you was looking at perhaps a bridge camera, something that has a smaller sensor but doubles as an inbetween camera and a mix of dslr and point and shoot, but still capable of 4k film quality, as well as a telephoto lens, I would hand on heart recommend the Panasonic FZ1000, which can be bought second hand at a more sensible price these days. If you do decide to film playing fish at night, then I would recommend a small L.E.D panel light "Godox" make some good ones as do other companies. I hope that is of some basic help. What I would say is take your time and read all the reviews and don't rush purchase, make sure you have selected a camera that does everything you want it to, but remember all models have their own positives and negatives, there is no such thing as the perfect camera.

[@JOSHCRANE]

Mark Erdwin thank you so much mark this has helped a lot I appreciate your time and advice many thanks 👍

[@JOSHCRANE]

Mark Erdwin I already have a go pro hero 4 black and I use that but I am looking for a main film camera what camera do you personally use? Many thanks