Do these really help you catch fish? Spooky…

[@clivedavies3]

Its the way you tell your stories Greame and the tone of your voice it keeps me hanging on to find out what comes next you are very easy and relaxing to listen to and full of good info keep the videos coming mate.

[@TAFishing]

A compliment perhaps not truly deserved but gratefully accepted nonetheless..More videos to come.

[@Timeslip1960]

Great programme Graeme,I love all the random content fishing,nature,general observations and above all your integrity.

[@TAFishing]

A good mixup helps keep the thinking active.

[@MikeyAngling]

Love the guy at the beginning who explained the bite alarms, I thought the same when he did the maggot/worm piece. Just the guy you would want to be greeted with in any tackle shop tbh

[@TAFishing]

He is an angler himself and that makes a huge difference.

[@Sir.Fisher]

Just a shame that he hasnt got a clue how they work though, the magnet does not make contact with anything.

[@MikeyAngling]

@@Sir.Fisher I think it does though

[@MikeyAngling]

@@Sir.Fisher delks no, but Neville’s yes and fox there is a roller wheel which when it makes contact with a mechanism within the alarm on the mother board it makes a complete circuit resulting in a beep

[@grandadsfishingboat7455]

No contact needs to be made, ie electric motors have minute gaps between armature and magnet but the electrical field still exists over the small gap. So if you want to be pedantic theres is no contact but its a little churlish when he is explaining it to novices,

[@gordonmcallister9354]

Brilliant !! keep them coming Tip for the green wooden panels .......use a paint brush with 50/50 mix of vinegar and water to treat the green algae leave for 24 hours and then paint the panel

[@TAFishing]

I have previously tried a wash down with diluted bleach but got it spattered over the trousers. Three hours later I look like a Leopard...And its permanent.

[@busterboy-darlingsmithsmit4874]

Brilliant stuff Graeme 👍🎥👍🍺🍺👍

[@johngilbey9355]

The channel should be called totally awesome Graeme! ❤

[@martind6838]

Another awesome video Graham many thanks and to Grant as well👍

[@spicylemon8501]

Honestly brilliant stuff Graeme, rare to find a real expert angler like yourself, you got me into fishing and your the reason I’m still going. Going to a lovely carp fishery in June fishing for 60lbs+ carp.

[@TAFishing]

Good luck with the big Carp,and hopefully you get some good weather in June.

[@jonathanluce9130]

I really enjoy the DIY and discussion videos Graeme, a bit of everything keeping things interesting, also nice to see how you go about solving problems.

[@Philthefish47]

Brilliant Graeme as always best wishes

[@Geneticlyinsane1]

Always good to see content from you Graeme , fishing on the south coast starting to pick up now , fair amount of Rays and the Hounds wont be far behind !!

[@torchandbucket4214]

Really enjoyed the bite alarms breakdown, as well as your usual rambling ❤

[@TAFishing]

I do like a good ramble...more to come I'm afraid. I am just hoping to scan off some of my early river slides.Lets hope the scanner is still working.

[@torchandbucket4214]

@@TAFishing Ramble away old bean - it's why I'm here 👍

[@freddyoutdoors]

Another great watch for sure enjoyed watching

[@robertcotton9091]

Very enjoyable to watch as always thanks mate !

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great ranting of petrol ( gasoline ) Graeme 👍👍. We only use permo in lawn mowers, Chainsaws, weed wacka's & portable generators. As you don't use them every day, there 4 . It won't degree as fast, will start up quicker . Engine will last longer, & not having to pull apart carbrorater . To clean out the jet needle & float bowl, from moisture & crud.

[@davidhempkin2402]

I have those fox mini micros great alarms for the money, brilliant video GP

[@TAFishing]

I used them mostly for daytime trips, they did the job and were off/on/beep...that's all I need .

[@kingrafa3938]

Great mix of video Graeme 👍

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, I'll see what other topics I can put up.

[@cameroncameron2826]

love variations & don't care what the topics are Graeme great video.

[@michaelbaines2383]

Good idea using the old wood as shuttering for your cement pour 👍 I've got a few pampas grass plants around my property as well. Pretty much indestructible from what I've found. I hacked mine back to almost a stump last year and its come back stronger if anything lol

[@TAFishing]

I've set them on fire,they certainly go up well..someone told me they get struck by lightning in Argentina (the plants,not the person !) and they still survive. Mine has also come back strong,but the flameup did knock it back for about a year. I don't do it with the ones nearing next door's place or the lot might go up. I just crewcut them about now with Mike's battery hedgetrimmer.

[@markdbowman2807]

Enjoyed your Video Graeme, a few different subjects, the insulation for the water boots is a great idea, we used foam-back carpet, draw around the boot with a piece of chalk and cut it out, works pretty good. 👍🙃. All the best. Mark.

[@TAFishing]

The foam back carpet should be a bit softer as well,another Awesome Army idea..Thanks.

[@Codeagles1]

Good job Graham. I do paths for disabled adaptions. To get a textured finish for non slip just run a soft broom takes off the big ridges and makes nice small non trip ones totally awesome tip for you. Haha

[@michaelmaher3213]

A cracking midweek assembly there graeme.well done sir.

[@TAFishing]

I thought it would be good to stimulate people with a few more topics...keeps the grey matter turning over... More midweek "randoms" to come hopefully.

[@trevorhall9524]

I'm just glad you still use Feet and Inches, thank you.

[@flamintasty]

Thanks Graeme, these midweek videos are a godsend when I can’t get to the beach for a session.

[@TAFishing]

I'm hoping to slot a shore session in but the weather has been diabolical.

[@flamintasty]

@@TAFishingYep, I feel your pain 😞

[@redbadger3531]

Graeme, on your musings about words containing 'politan' it comes from the Greek for city. Hence metropolis means 'mother city' or as we would say capital city. Neapolitan does indeed refer to a citizen of Naples although in Greek it means 'new city or new town'.

[@JohnWhite-tg9wf]

the fox sxv's i bought 30 years ago are vibration and magnet wheels, still using them now with dongles and sounder box

[@trampster7306]

Nice one Graeme. Skipped the bite alarm bits, I don't do freshwater or Puddle Dipping! Nice job of the path! Were the neoprene wellies you mentioned from Aldi? I was tempted by a pair when they had them in before, but there were negative comments saying that many were splitting around the heel. Love your DIY bits - look into getting some Triton Superjaws from Toolstation. One of the best things I ever bought for holding wood whilst sawing, holds up to a meter wide. Stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@grahamcoles2715]

I use Aspen 4 stroke in my Honda Mower and it cured the running problems I was having. I also use the 2 stroke in my bush cutters, they all start first time after the winter break and I am no longer having to replace the carbs every year.

[@michaelandrews3251]

I just remember on my run up and bowling quick , I just go through the gather not the delivery , I do that for a over and I’m off asleep 💤

[@TAFishing]

But don't you place the field as well ?.Square leg(my position) silly mid on,slips ,long hop,cover ?? All helps to get the mind to a happy place. Mind you I also remember getting a smack in the mouth from a delivery that was a tad slower than I thought, I went through too quick on the bat and it came off the back straight into the mouth. Only a couple of weeks ago the dentist said on a check up .."do you know you have a hair fracture on your front tooth Graeme" ?...I reckon it came from that very delivery back at school...

[@michaelandrews3251]

@@TAFishing I was in the nets at school a few years ago lol batting , any way I was waiting for the delivery when wack , there was a hole in the net and batsmen next to me hooked the ball and it I caught it ! Yeah I caught it right under my right eye , I had a good black eye and a rather sizeable lump , haha , tight lines TA .

[@chrisuk1000]

Nice bite alarm sound effects by Graeme

[@DjDolHaus86]

In terms of alarms I feel that you can easily get drawn in by the bells and whistles but they're often only situationally useful and not worth it for more general anglers. My essential features for an alarm would be a high degree of water resistance and the ability to either quickly switch the alarm off or silence the speaker so as not to annoy everyone around you when setting your bobbins, a nice bonus feature is differentiation in sound between a pull and a drop back as this makes liners easier to identify. Receivers are nice particularly when you're in the bivvy and it's lashing down because this can make it so loud inside that you can't hear your alarms a few feet away. My top recommendation for those on a budget would be the newer Fox Mini Micron alarms as they're pretty much bulletproof and have all the features you'll need to fish effectively. They can be picked up for around £20 each if you shop around.

[@TAFishing]

I don't think anglers would mind the cheaper versions...I too find they do pretty much the same job. The simpler to operate the better.

[@stevied8855]

Hi Graeme, I am commenting before i watch this one. I read some negative comments from your channel tonight and to say i was furious is an understatement. Whatever you gain from your channel is no where near what you give to us. At the moment i am not getting any HGV work. Very quiet for 6 weeks now and no money coming in at all. What i look forward to is your uploads as their so positive. Well done you Graeme for being you as always. Steve in Fife.

[@TAFishing]

I haven't seen any negative comments,sounds like it must be on one of those forums ,but you won't see me even wasting a finger tap on the keyboard to respond to anything on a forum. Never had anyone in my face kicking off about anything as most of them only talk big behind the keyboard. Always going to be haters I'm afraid ,I guess some are furious that an old codger in his 72nd year has something like 80 + million views !!!...Or they could shell out some of their own money and start their own fishing channel....Sorry to hear the workload reduction,hope something comes up for you. Worse thing for the haters is that I have a load more films to go up !!! They will be the furious ones ..And wait till they learn that I have never taken a solitary single penny from the channel ,I do it because I enjoy it. I just keep funding it myself.Stay safe up there Steve.

[@stevied8855]

@@TAFishing Thanks Graeme, Your No 1 negativity was on a previous upload. Steve

[@hopingowen]

Thanks for the great midweek entertainment Graeme 👍

[@TAFishing]

No problem,with the weather the way it is there's not much else I can do. I will be glad when this weather sorts itself out.

[@jonathanparry9505]

Graham, I am not a fisherman but I do enjoy your videos 👍🏼

[@dannydecare2116]

That tall grass I made decent brooms out of they really look like medieval broom

[@ScottMG]

Graeme, Pampas reed is great floatmaking material

[@georgecain8279]

Before I got a bit more serious on fishing I just used a snapped grass stem, really exciting compared to the alarm but of course I’ve got 3 mid range alarms now 😂

[@leon2323]

I use a product called Fuel Fit. Especially after winter when machines are less used. Brilliant product, completely removes start up problems with mowers etc. 😊

[@stevebell8552]

Mrs pullen he’s got ya scissors 😂👍

[@TAFishing]

She can't hear you luckily,she's in the kitchen ....I'll get them back in the drawer when she goes outside to get another sack of coal !!

[@grahamwalker139]

Loved the video Graeme. I looked up the price of that fuel you mentioned , what ???? I leave my 30 year old mower over winter with fuel in it , just got it out the shed and a few pulls on the old string and away it goes. Those old 5HP Briggs & Stratton engines go on forever. I won't mention the oil I use in it all wrong but it works.

[@TAFishing]

I do the same with the oil bit,pretty much whatever is knocking around on the garage shelf !

[@neilbuckard723]

Where's the ones before them like the good old heron I used to pack the box with cotton wool to keep the bugger quiet 😂😂

[@Dadas0560]

I just use the standard 95 octane lead free. And, of course, for my 2-stroke engine I use a mixing oil, but the standard cheapest one. Not the "special for garden tools" ones!

[@TAFishing]

I do wonder if its all going the way of anything like "marine use" etc...seems to be about 3 times the cost if its anything to do with boats or boating. I know,I've had a boat !!

[@jamesshamley6577]

Good job sir.

[@jamesbest2983]

April14/23- over across the pond- here in canada 🇨🇦- we use premium gasoline as there is no ethanol in it supposedly- and we have an additive i add in( seafoam ) our repair shops drain the fuel in the tanks and add premium to check and test run small engines- they also sell the “ pure” gasoline ( from switzerland)- is $10.00 per litre - i think would be about 4 1/2 pounds per litre in your money- bloody expensive!! Myself running premium and seafoam have had no issues with carbs and starting so far!!- i wish you had thrown in a fish in this video even if it was a sardine sandwich!! LOL!! Keep the videos coming!!- from downtown alberta, canada 🇨🇦!! J Best!!

[@TAFishing]

Thanks for the comment,check tonight-Friday 7pm GMT,a film with a bit of fishing in it... More fishy stuff to come in about 10 days time.

[@brian1204]

My first bite alarms were the no-fuss just turn them on, no other settings. Here in Texas, though, we are often dealing with winds and waves kicked up by the winds, so without the sensitivity settings you are listening to intermittent beeps as the wave moves the lines. Wouldn’t be without sensitivity now.

[@robmtnet3000]

People use Aspen for their Coleman petrol stoves also panel wipe which I think is Naptha and usually used for wiping down car bodywork before spraying. Coleman fuel is more expensive and petrol clogs the stove generator up in time. Aspen is good for gardeners as you can leave it in machines over winter and itll still be good when spring comes round. Fuel prices have gone mad lately so not sure how the prices of these alternatives might have changed.

[@northernlight40]

Had delkims for years ,had the old optonics but when I moved to Canada I bought the delkims for the reliability ,still going strong but have some cheaper ones I use ice fishing

[@TonyGilbert1]

Graham nice video 👍

[@steverpcb]

The waterproof alarm reminds me of being at a show where a rep was demonstrating "waterproof" speakers, someone asked if they were beer proof, upon the answer of "Yes" a pint was poured into one by the asker of the question, much to the alarm of the rep !

[@dave-ux1iu]

Thanks again LOL.

[@steverpcb]

What happened to the old bobbin type alarms ?

[@superblahblah666]

18:59 mine was always no hat on the bed

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

14:21 - I had a bite alarm that looked like the fox micron one you have selotaped up here. Went out fishing one day while I was much in my youth and I'd normally have a bit of a walk about if things were quiet. So thats what I did and came across this chunky massive bite alarm - an Argos special back when they had their own line of branded fishing tackle called 'Kingfisher' it was the old 90s ones that ran on a big 9v battery. It had all the little knobs ripped off it and whoever owned it had tossed it into a ditch. I pulled it out and it still worked although I needed a hex key to change volume and beeper tone. SInce it was only the one I found. I never used it much and being a young boy. My parents thought bite alarms were a waste of money as you could hear the reel clicking or screaming when the fish pulled if you had the drag set low or the baitrunner on. I retired from carp fishing some 20 years ago and as much as I hate to admit it a fair chunk of my wages now go into fishing lures as I go after the perch/pike 😂😂

[@TAFishing]

Its all part of fishing. If it isn't flies for Trout,its lures for Bass, and Pollack,or more lures ,hardbaits,crankbaits,or spinnerbaits for Pike ,or is it now "jerkbaits" ,but which end of the line the "jerk" is on must remain open for discussion. Or rubber lures, or soft frogbaits for weedy surface pike fishing...the tackle companies must love fishermen. I'm still trying to remember how big a 9v battery was way back then..I've just come across some old rod top brass bells on a spring,and yes,I am going to catch a fish on them ..(I hope).

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

@@TAFishing I try to be smart about the whole thing. I often keep an eye on ebay as random tackle boxes of used and occasionally vintage lures turns up and I can nab them for a fair price. Lures that worked in the 70s and 80s should still work in 2023. I still remember watching an old video of yours where you made a pike lure out of a spoon pulled out of the cutlery draw! So where there is a will there is a way!

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

@@TAFishing also. 9v batteries are the big rectangle ones you normally put in your fire alarm.

[@peterream9437]

I got two optonic bite alarms from a work colleague. They belonged to his brother in law, that passed away awhile back . There in great condition. I got a similar bite alarm to your mini fox ,from the cheap supermarket. Have to say its pretty good. As for fuel for the mower, use the higher quality unleaded and get the fuel additive that B n Q sell. I think its around a tenner, treats five litres. Yep unleaded fuel goes stale after thirty days. A tip from the mechanics at my old workplace. Run the mower out of fuel for winter storage,as it can clog up in the carb. Put fresh fue in the following season. It's worked for me. Still using a twenty year old Harry mower

[@TAFishing]

I heard about running the fuel out of outboards but they have a clip and lead to detach from tank. I can't do that with the mower if there is half a tank of fuel left in it. I guess I'll stick with the higher cost unleaded and trust to luck.

[@peterream9437]

@@TAFishing You can syphon the petroltank out..I use one of those things for fish tank emptying.

[@originalshadowfax]

Alkylate petrol ............ yet another net zero green con. I have petrol in my bike tank for 5-6 months when its been winterised and its perfectly fine. You have to be rich to be green 😁

[@robwalton4251]

Hi greame would love to see a video with you using the lift method.

[@steverpcb]

Premium brand petrol such as Shell Vpower is low ethinol at 5%, (as normal petrol was for years). I have not yet come across any issues with 10 % ethanol ! Lawn mowers not starting in the spring tends to be an old spark plug and old fuel, ( this happened prior to ethinol), you fuel tank and fuel can has a vent hole built into it, ethinol is the first to escape !

[@Bo88y22]

Graeme, the green algae on the fence. To get rid of it use soda percarbonate dissolved in a spray bottle. Spray it on an leave it, the algae disappears in about a week and you can paint it no problem. Soda Percarbonate won’t damage your plants. I think I told you about this product for moss on the garage roof it really works I use it most years before painting my fences.

[@andilimer1314]

Aspen [pure petrol if I remember correctly ] is great for petrol cooking stoves and zippo lighters, lasts forever and no horrible fumes, but way expensive for anyone other than NRA !

[@janedurston8939]

Hi Graeme the word pollington I think means dweller now get to bed, Smith😆 K/R Mr D

[@hunter111uk]

Does anyone have any information about the Basic £35 Alarms that Grant mentioned plz!

[@TAFishing]

Just contact Grant at the shop.

[@fishypie]

fox and delcin are bloody so expensive

[@borderlands6606]

Had my alarms over 20 years, still in regular use they'd get laughed off the lake by serious carpers. Mine indicate whether the line has moved, just like the sets that cost a grand. Driving at 5 am last week I thought there was a police helicopter nearby, turned out to be Venus. We've also got mining bees behind the house.

[@TAFishing]

Its the highest on April 23rd I think...What will happen then ?? Got to be something spooky....I'll be out looking if its clear.

[@DjDolHaus86]

Polis is the greek word for city, so 'politan is a derivative of that. It's also the origin of the word police (middle french) - politia (latin = state/government) - politeia (ancient greek)

[@fishingnorfolk]

I think they catch more anglers wallets than fish. Like most fishing tackle. But we love are sport so its, worth it. If it makes you feel good . Why not. I have a cheap pair 3 of fox microns.lated me 20 years and, still going so no point buying any more unless tgey break. They work well enough for me. Good job Graham

[@michaelandrews3251]

A lot of people don’t know the difference between black thorn and haw thorn, but they are digital people ? I’ll stay old school thank you mate .

[@Fuego1000a]

Hi GP, what's for lunch? 😁😁

[@TAFishing]

The last of Sunday's roast beef for a sandwich...waste not,want not. Plus with the price of beef I might even eat the wrapper !!

[@Fuego1000a]

@@TAFishing 😆😂GP, beef, sausages, beans and bacon eggs. i love em all!!😍😍

[@richardbrazier5333]

JUST GET E5 PETROL WHICH HAS A LOWER CONTENT THAN E10 . MOST GARAGES DO BOTH. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MATE.

[@terryholdenuk]

The word Politan comes from the Greek root Polis which means City, Citizenship or Body of People. It can also mean one who is equally at home all over the world.

[@TAFishing]

I wonder if that is where the word "poll" comes from ? a "polling" station for the occupants of a city to vote from ? Or taking a "poll"..ie asking the public of a city their opinion.Now I am going to get the word "Poll" stuck in my head at night !

[@torpoint100]

pollitan Pollitan Pollitan now i need Valium aggggggg

[@steverpcb]

Closed cell foam may get you comments from those that suffer from plantar fasciitis, (aka policemans heel). Gell insoles may work better :)

[@TAFishing]

I'll see how I get on with mine in the garden...never heard of the Bobby's heel ,only one I remember was "Dixon of Dock Green "...but that might be showing my age a bit !!....I'm trying it to keep out the very cold of winter and do in fact have regular gel insoles in all my shoes ,my wallet,and underpants ....

[@steverpcb]

@@TAFishing I suffer from plantar fasciitis and not quite at your age :(

[@Clayshots12]

Had my Hayter for over 25years, runs on petrol, knocks a bit but does what it says on the tin, cuts grass

[@TAFishing]

That's all I'm looking for..Grass cut = Go fishing !!!

[@nickmeekins7643]

I had a pair of delkim alarms - I really thought I was the dog's b****cks with them, always used them with two paddle wheel for some reason. I now use alarms that cost a quarter of the cost and have twice as many features - still only catch fish if the bait is in the right place though!

[@TAFishing]

its all about getting the fish to pick up the bait in the first place...they don't see what alarm you are using . I will be trying out Grant's when the weather warms up a bit. Too cold for me to be overnighting at present.

[@sophieharrison9011]

Politan means city. 😊

[@fishypie]

in my young days many years ago, i had a heron bit alarm, nothing but a waste of space

[@chrisprobert6]

Haha .....I by hook and crook got an optonics...they was geeat😢

[@nickmarshall1206]

I put aspen fuel in a classic bike becauseit didn't do many miles and it started leaking next day..don't use it on older stuff I had to replace all rubber gaskets and rings in fuel tap. Also started leaking from fuel pump. Been ok since I put normal stuff in. Don't do it. I tryd it in my stove and that leaked too.

[@TAFishing]

What type of stove ? Not the logburner stove ? Or do you mean one of those pressure camping stoves ?

[@nickmarshall1206]

@TA Fishing a new coleman pump up stove. A real bad accident waiting to happen. Can't smell it and can't see the flame. Ok now on normal petrol.

[@samanthagames1023]

***3:56 ***Graeme, did you really find your wife in a charity shop? You must be good at bartering to get those bite alarms thrown in also. Whereabouts is this charity shop?

[@TAFishing]

She was on the "discount shelf"...apparently low mileage..no service record.I thought it was a good find.

[@samanthagames1023]

Absolutely Graeme, I'm sure she's turned out to be a very wise investment. Still loving the videos and there are probably only another 900 which I haven't seen yet.

[@anthonyrushton3495]

I use a additive Graham it's called DIPETANE FUEL LUBRICANT look it up Graham

[@TAFishing]

Do you it in the cheaper petrol or the dearer one ? Or does it not matter ?

[@anthonyrushton3495]

@TA Fishing in the cheaper one use it in my taxi which is diesel my last one done 360000 it definitely helps have a read up on it

[@josephsawicki9335]

Ethanol is WATER Gram it Sucks separate's in a month.

[@dpmaspam]

Pampas grass????? didnt know you were the type. you still get visitors knocking on the door?

[@TAFishing]

I've heard that one before ..I wondered why there was a wry smile from the girl on the till when she sold me the original Pampas Grass about 18 years ago ....she could obviously spot a good thing...There's not much swinging going at my place,could be the razor wire on the letterbox, the 50 cal mounted on the garage roof ,or the Claymore just by the footpath sign ....can't trust anyone nowadays. Even the Ramblers 50 yards away get scanned by the thermal binocs !.....

[@hansices]

Stop with the clickbait titles, makes your good videos look tacky

[@keepgoing1973]

I miss the fishing on this fishing channel.

[@TAFishing]

Usually fishing every Friday,you must be missing all the fishing films.