Chub Hunting - What a Fishing Trip! (Video 185)

[@kenbob333]

I really do enjoy watching your vlogs, no bravado and no bs,just genuinely good angling from a genuine angler, tight lines.

[@francolinobasco]

I appreciate that Kenneth!

[@davidhaddon2854]

Minimum gear travelling light moving about from swim to swim , lovely way to go eh, and some beautiful fish.KZbin wouldnt be the same without you mate.All the best David.

[@blondie853]

Cracking chub Mark.A bit of fly fishing untill the 16th for me.Tight lines.

[@Claretant]

Great videos Mark. As others have mentioned, no unnecessary chat or drama, just fishing. Love the advice about reading the river. Some further advice about your end tackle would also be good. keep up the great work.

[@peachycreations8787]

Lovely chub Mark, jeez some clonkers there!!

[@lennonneil7334]

I guess it's kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to stream new movies online ?

[@davebanfield4440]

Great fish and smashing venue thanks for the videos Mark stay safe

[@paulrogers7321]

Hi Mark, super chub. Yet again a true fishing session. Well done..

[@marklambert2573]

Yet another great day, great fishing Mark

[@cooper5922]

Cant wait for the rivers to open again something special about fishing english rivers especially in spring good video mark nice session some clonkers

[@neiljohnson2637]

Wow... what a fantastic haul of chubb!!! Keep up the good work fella... I am already looking forward to your river films later in the year!! Congratulations, good luck and stay safe!!!

[@harryturner3063]

Wow Mark, what a cracking final day of the River season. Several superb Chub all expertly played, well done!

[@markbush5840]

mark love the videos like the genuine joy on your face lovely fishing, inspiring, authentic commentary, love to know your top ten tips on catching the way you do must doo's and dont's best of luck in the future keep the vid comming great stuff

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks so much Mark 👍 and do excuse my late reply. I am trying to work through a lot of comments I missed or did not have the time to reply to.

[@waynegrant6585]

Brilliant video, Mark. I could watch you fish all day. I often find myself closely studying what your rod tip does & where you place your bait as I'm trying to adapt from many years of freshwater angling in Africa to learning how it's done here in UK. I still have much to learn and am loving every minute of it.

[@janedurston8939]

Blimey Mark What a days fishing top marks mate kind Regards Mr D

[@jordantheallroundangler85]

Well in Mark! Not managed too speak in a while. Hope you are ok mate? Loving the chub! Some lovely fish there.

[@robertmccarron1039]

Your face when you was sorting out your real classic keep it up love chub fishing

[@francolinobasco]

Lmao I know i was actually annoyed with myself lol.

[@PaulVicaryfishing]

Fantastic video mark, really making me yearn for the return if the river season. I'm loving the short rods, very handy I'm sure for getting into those unfinished tight spots. Keep up the great work

[@timclarke5143]

Grateful that you make these videos 6 Chub is brilliant I confess I have sinned and took my son and future son in law to a commercial 😩( they are not anglers and I didn’t fish ) However 9 chub to 3 1/2 lb and large carp all on pellet waggler If I’m banned from watching your videos I’ll understand ( will be back on teme and Severn soon) Tim

[@captainfrank01]

A great way to finish the season Mark, some lovely chub, well done! All that hard work and experience gleaned from years of practice clearly pays off and it was fascinating listening to how you read the water. Always a good watch!

[@peterbyford3249]

Another lovely video Mark and some fantastic chub! Well done and hope you and your family are all well. Many thanks for the hours of enjoyment you have bought to us during such a difficult year. Pete

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter and so very sorry for my late late reply to you. I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well?

[@richardbawcombe8036]

Also, I cracked up when you switched the strobe on. Lol

[@456graper]

Great last session Mark. Some cracking chub caught. Looking forward to seeing you bring some Tench to the bank 👍

[@malclisle9045]

I would like to thank you Mark.. I have recently started fishing again & watch you with great interest as i enjoy river & canal fishing. Looking forward to your next blog

[@matthewralph7257]

Hi Mark, great video as always. It would be great if you did a total breakdown of how you read different swims, then apply your tactics.

[@RojiVerdeVgn]

Well done Mark. Some marvelous Chub. You always seem to find them. Love your videos and learn so much from them. Roll on June 16th!

[@Richie65afc]

Another cracking video and some lovely chub and what a cracking little rod. I didn't know they made rods so short and for the price they are, it is amazing how they make any money on them. No wonder they are always sold out.

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it and always sold out yes :(

[@paulwhymper-williams1238]

Thanks for the 20/21 season, Mark. Looking forward to the next! Tight lines.

[@janemarriott5778]

Congrats Mark you really had a fantastic session on the last day of the season ,some great chub caught .Keep safe and well 🎣🎣🎣😊😊😊

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@philthorpe7671]

Cracking chub mark great vid looking forward to your still water exploits thanks so much.

[@tadhghayden8440]

Seen it al perhaps,l except crimson strobe light effects pulsing in the night!...Some very good chub there. You know, I have experimented a bit with woffel. It will catch most fish you know. Including the tench.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Cracking video mark, what a way to end the season, clonking chevin's, well done mate, good health and safe travels my friend, cheers craig

[@stefanwilliams7092]

Hi Mark, recently found your channel. Really really enjoy the videos, really good watching. Inspired me to get myself a little Darent Valley 8fter and off out the weekend to see if I can land a chub or perch. Hope to see more videos soon and thanks for taking the time to make them for us 👍🏼

[@BUFF498]

Stunning video Mark, I have really enjoyed the last couple of videos as you have taken time to explained what made you pick that swim. I would suppose that's called watercraft! or years of experience and then seeing the results with multiple quality Chub being landed totally brilliant mate.

[@michaelwetherick]

Great video. Now we have the close season knock up a few video’s on the rigs you use. Would be interesting to see

[@mikescott9410]

Absolutely wonderful videos to watch,

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you like them!

[@larryroberts1844]

Brilliant end to the season Mark 👍👍

[@tinker5349]

Hi Mark, nice Chub and a cool video, look forward to the next one.

[@carpypete]

Great video Mark. I'd be up & down every 10 minutes for a Jimmy Riddle fishing next to that pipe! lol

[@francolinobasco]

You and me both!

[@harrycheverst]

I’ve just bought a pair of the 7ft and a 5.5ft river rover rods... I’m partaking in a very special, urban river carp campaign next season. Small streams, etc ;) hopefully they’ll be put the brilliant use 👍

[@Jameslow2486]

Thanks, great fishing adventure again

[@colinculley3686]

Great videos no nonsense you tell it all which is so refreshing

[@davidhorne6725]

Wonderful end to the season. Nice to see the river in decent condition

[@kevindirke404]

Awesome mate, I can't wait for next season. Going to try and beat last seasons barbel tally on the Thames. Love watching your videos they keep me going through the close season. Tightlines

[@rkangler]

Very nice carp fishing sir.

[@olliebert2788]

Great video, some beautiful fish

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks 👍 Ollie

[@grahamjones3906]

champion chevin chasing masterclass well done

[@stephenbrooks1337]

Absolutely outstanding Vlog Mark wonderful view 🤯

[@cooper5922]

Hope you're well mark havent seen any new videos in a while be good to see some more perch vids soon

[@Cline96]

we need another video whens your next trip coming up mark love these videos !!

[@keithhaynes8079]

Lovely chub Mark but one thing how the hell do you find your way home. Take care mate.

[@craigbootes9618]

Brilliant last day of the season Mark some lovely fish. Would you be able to tell me where you buy your main line from please. All the best to you and the family.

[@paulisherwood8465]

Just managed to watch your last chub video, what a great set of fish, i can only live in hope of catching some fish like those from my local river. I was out on it yesterday trout fishing, with it being close season, but connected to a 6lb pike. But we can't control what bites the lures can we. Keep up with the great videos and i,ll let you know what i think of the back pack when it arrives.👍

[@paulisherwood8465]

Hi mark, took advice on the mil-tec molle back pack, and just ordered one off ebay.i,ll let you know what its like once it arrives.

[@francolinobasco]

That is good to hear Paul. What size did you go for in the end? As there is two available. The 20Litre i use and a 36.

[@paulisherwood8465]

@@francolinobasco i managed to find a 25 litre one in green.

[@clooperman3745]

@@francolinobasco Fishing on these small secluded rivers seems to get a little harder each season but makes each chub or barbel caught that bit more special, roll on June 16th.

[@timjames6190]

Lovely chub again mate 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you! Cheers man :)

[@michaelramsden4525]

The chub king 🤴

[@richardwarner9914]

Hi Mark, loving the videos and am an avid follower. I’m based out of Sandhurst and the Blackwater is my local river. Can I ask what angling society you join to fish the stretches you fish. Thanks in advance.

[@francolinobasco]

Richard if you send me a friend request on facebook or message/follow me on instagram I would be happy to help.

[@darrenwright5727]

Great video as ever mate . Can you recommend a good strong and long landing net pole ? You have had your one for years .

[@francolinobasco]

Absolutely the korum oppurtunist 1.8m is good if you do not need one too long, otherwise angling direct do two under the Advanta brand.

[@MetarMartin]

Here in Sweden our rivers do not close... at least none of the ones I fish. Which is a double-edged sword since I can never decide what to fish for, at times I would welcome having some options taken off the table. But then again I would probably complain even more if it were so :)

[@francolinobasco]

Believe me I am not a big fan of our close season :(

[@cgarioch]

I've just discovered you on KZbin. Excellent videos! Had a look for the Advanta rod you use and they're still not stocking them☹ I'm watching all your vids and "have hit the bell" keep em coming

[@francolinobasco]

Welcome aboard and thank you!

[@IGThomas46]

How you keeping mate? Hope you're well... any videos in the pipeline?

[@francolinobasco]

I am ok Thomas and do have videos to edit but must say I have been enjoying simply fishing and not yet editing them.

[@eric41140]

Hi Mark after a record-breaking day of fishing have you had a good night !! or did you dream of the next ones ?? see you soon

[@richardneale6828]

Hi Mark, hope everything is ok? as haven’t heard from you in a while 🤞🤞

[@francolinobasco]

All good thank you Richard. Hope you are ok too?

[@TEE7908]

Lovely chud thier Mark, that rods really nice, did u see the bend init wow!!!!! Keep up the good work mate, your looking really well pal, yeah did u see tha size off the big ones eye??? Wicked video mate, hope everyone's well n good, godbless take care, n thanks 4 the memories, see ya on the next one dude

[@kevinsaward2005]

nice one markos,got out a bit earlier did we.what b.s line did you have on that reel.ive got the same rod but havent used it yet.

[@peachycreations8787]

Think he said in his video title that it was a trip on the final day of the season Kevin.

[@kevinsaward2005]

@@peachycreations8787 dont get your response,i didnt ask any thing about a trip

[@francolinobasco]

Kevin sorry for the late reply!! 6lb main line mate.

[@stevejeffrey7948]

Thanks. Would you please do more about how to read a river. How did you know that it was shallow over by the far bank and a foot deeper on your bank? Remember..breathe more and eat less is you mantra. Take care.

[@manikinskywalker766]

Hope You are Well Mark.. missing You Brother

[@mikepetch8353]

Yea I think he's stopped making videos too.

[@garywilson6146]

Look forward to this guys videos. Hope your ok.

[@richardbawcombe8036]

Great sesh Mark, amazing way to spend the last hours! It’s now about half way to the new season and I can’t wait. What bs line do you use for this sort of fishing? I’m guessing 8lb

[@francolinobasco]

Sorry for such alate reply it is hard at times to keep up wioth comments and questions but i use 6lb Richard.

[@leonmail3054]

Hello, Mark. I've been watching your video's for the past three years, I've been fishing the Blackwater river and planning to go back there this coming season. My question do you offer a live 121 Chub and Barbel tutorial service?

[@francolinobasco]

Leon I am considering doing guiding this season maybe.

[@leonmail3054]

Thanks @@francolinobasco please message me if you decide to go ahead. I wish you tight lines for the new season ahead, only 5 days to go...I've been counting for the last fore weeks 😂

[@richardwarner9914]

Hi Leon, if you’re ever in and around the Blackwater give me a shout as I’m Kean to do a bit of roving and would welcome a buddy.

[@iansmith4608]

Hi Mark, Which rod do you refer, the Ambush or the Darenth as they do the same job?

[@francolinobasco]

Ian I love both equally, both different actions totally and the ambush is 1.5lb test curve.

[@ibcatchin1]

I'm always surprised by the size of the fish you catch from small water ways and disappointed by the size I catch from the Pacific Ocean

[@kevt7931]

7.00..makes me want a slash mark.

[@francolinobasco]

hahaha true Kev and even worse when on blood pressure meds! lol

[@СергейКалинин-ф6д]

Hi Mark, where are you off to? Why don't you post new films?

[@chriscoles69]

Hi Mark, hope all is well. Any news on a new video ?

[@mikepetch8353]

Think he's stopped making videos

[@alanrichardson7790]

mark hope all is ok no vid for a while

[@mypassiontench]

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