DROP SHOT FISHING

First time out trying this method, so...... in real time and with no BS I give it a go
see how I get on

[@stephenbuckham9964]

I really enjoy this kind of fishing you can literally walk for miles and not even notice it's so much fun. Great video as always

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks Stephen had the canal on my doorstep ever since ive moved here and this is the first time i fished it..... yep very easy to just keep walking.

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Great effort matt...cracking vlog ..super weedy as you said so tough going, got two sheakspear feeder rods that haven't seen the light of day years..inspiring m8...looking forward to the next one..👍👍🍻

[@MaffTUK]

Cheers Kev thought i would give method a try ......looks like i need to try more ....and harder LOL

[@JumboWatts]

open you carp box up. bit of sink tube over the knot and top of drop weight. Less weed catches on it . Enjoyed the watch thx Matt

[@MaffTUK]

thanks for the tips James. regards Matt

[@darwindavies6979]

Great watch as always maff t makes a change a vid from the normal carp vids tidy onto the adventure tightlines look forward to the next vid 🎣 🤞

[@MaffTUK]

Been looking at the cannal ever since i moved here just had to give it a go at some point, cheers mate regards Matt

[@almorrison2040]

Maff, the dropshot method works best when fished as near to vertical as possible and is used to keep the lure in one place, ie near a snag, and work it slowly. You fished some great spots for it. If its weedy and shallow, simply go back to normal soft plastic jigging. Great fun fishing and excellent video.

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks for the heads up Al

[@waynesfishingadventures]

Great vlog Maff i would like to have a day wondering along a river or canal as a change from being static on a lake and you have inspired me to try it. take care and tight lines.

[@MaffTUK]

hope you do better than me Wayne LOL

[@rsturb01984]

Keep at it once you have mastered it you won't have a blank day, you would of had a load of perch if you had some decent lures am sure of it get some rapala minnow lures and salmo lures 👍 the salmo perch pack is a good buy 👌

[@MaffTUK]

thanks for the heads up yep keep at it and i'll try and master the technique .... may take some time lol

[@fftfishing]

Morning Matt, nice little video, I'd suggest giving the Glasson Dock arm of the canal a go for drop shooting and also at Glasson docks, there's some belting perch around there. Also I had the ticket for the lanky canal 3 years ago but I gave it up. Reason was I asked the fishery manager if I was OK to film and he bluntly told me No.... so I don't know if the rules have changed on there but I believe the same guy is still the manager so maybe best to check mate. I'm writing this comment whilst currently piking on Killikngton lake and its blowing like nobody's business. Keep up the good work and tight lines

[@MaffTUK]

Cant see how they can stop you filming ... its public land, just film it next time so i know where to go lol.... hope your well mate regards Matt

[@fftfishing]

Im very well thanks mate, as i hope you are to? TBH Matt, I think the guy who I spoke to was a bit up his own rear haha. I've done a few videos over the past couple of weeks around the carnforth area and on 1 of the vids I'm fishing for live bait with a whip and I caught a really good sized perch. It was at tewtifield marina next to clearwater and I'm planning on having a go for the perch solely on there tomorrow. Defo worth a look up with your drop shotting set up. The place is stuffed with little silvers so I'm assuming that there's a few good perch to be had. Looking forward to your next upload 👍

[@paullawrence8572]

Unlucky Matt! Hard work that type of fishing when your not catching still it's a change mate. Atb😉👍

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Paul Ive been that busy over the last six months i havnt hardly had a day to myself still, i hope to be out and about a bit more in the new year and get back out there, but i did enjoy trying something new. Hope all is well, regards Matt👍

[@samc705]

What a cracking couple of sessions casting practice Maff, one question that I've been meaning to ask is...Will we see any beach casting, shore fishing stuff? I do love my canal fishing, but every now and then I like to get the beach caster out and hit the Firth of Clyde or Firth of Forth for something slightly more salty (not that I ever catch much, as I seem to have the same luck as yourself on the canal there)...But hey, we do it for a day out, not just to thrill ourselves senseless , and as I've said before, that is why it's called "fishing" and not "catching"...As for your question about dog shite bags hanging in tree's...Well we have one woman here who does that and her answer is "I hang them on a tree because I don't want to carry it with me and I always pick them up on the way back"... A likely story if ever I heard one. LOL Tight lines big man...Onward and upward.

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Sam casting practice indeed .... Yeh i would love to get out and do some beach casting still got an old ziplex NG1 i used down on the chesill beach many many many years ago. apologies for the lack of reply to comments no excuses totally my fault but im working through them this weekend to catch up while im at work ....... perhaps i should actually be working LOL just dont tell my boss .. regards Matt

[@samc705]

@@MaffTUK We do what we have to do to live mate, no apologies necessary to this old bloke. Yeah, gone are the days where we stand alone and freezing as the wind blows sea spray in your face or summer beach casting and sand fleas leave those lovely little bumps and red dots on your lower leg, whilst you need to keep asking the youngest child from a family of tourists to "Please don't keep touching my fishing rod !"...Or "OI!!!! Keep your kids under control! and if that bloody dog of yours shits in the sand once more and you don't bag it I'll be taking measures!" LOL These days I'm lucky if I can make the Forth & Clyde which is about quarter of a mile from my house, and the worst thing that I have to contend with is bloody cyclists who hare along the tow path like it's part of the route of the Tour De France, cyclists who seem to think that the path was upgraded just for them so anyone else on it should be looked upon with disdain...Lycra clad arseholes! Sorry...I ranted a little there, hope you're doing well Matt.

[@johnnieoutdoorsuk3507]

You need to have a trip to the Vrbass 😉

[@MaffTUK]

I do indeed ....that would be something different for sure 👍👍

[@MrCarpking71]

Good video and good effort mate. I've got a drop shot set up I've not used for ages, you've inspired me to get it out again!!

[@MaffTUK]

Hey Mr CK we need to talk hope your well mate you've certainly been out and about recently

[@geoffcropper1410]

Seen big pike in between the two bridges,between your house and spar shop.

[@MaffTUK]

I'll have to keep an eye out for it Geoff 👍

[@ghoststories1198]

Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃🎃 have a spooky Halloween 🎃🎃🎃 nice 1 maff

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Phil hope your all well regards Matt

[@kenwarburton2578]

Unlucky Maff, and I was willing that rod to have a bend in it. Ten out of ten for perseverance though!

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Ken just my luck i guess still, i did enjoy trying something new, regards Matt

[@twodimensionalparanormal]

At least you gave it a shot 👍

[@MaffTUK]

Hi mate hope your well, yes a shot indeed lol

[@keithpedder4369]

Maff go to AGM fishing and get some white and some black 1.5” mini creature baits and forget the drop shot. Hope that helps mate Keith

[@MaffTUK]

cheers Keith always up for trying something new...when i get time, regards Matt

[@keithpedder4369]

@@MaffTUK No problem mate as a Lancaster Lad of 58yrs lol 😂 I know the canal inside out. Just got back from Bluebells Sandmartin and blanked 😐. Carp fished since 11 bud and still bloody blanking 😂😂😂. Your a member of WADAA and some great predator fishing to practice on before trying canal. If you need anything just PM me. Keith

[@MaffTUK]

@@keithpedder4369 cheers mate Bluebells is a great place to fish but not always easy ... as you know . I didnt get up to the wadda fishery much this year but it is a fantastic group of lakes. I hope to be out a bit more next year

[@russcheetham4046]

I enjoy that kind of fishing myself all the canals are the same weed every where you should of taken Dave he would of caught something 😆 lols.

[@MaffTUK]

I was hoping stealing Daves rod would bring me some of his luck ..... nope ...LOL

[@colinjames9476]

Good effort , shame not to get anything on the bank. Lancs canal was heavily polluted at Bridgehouse Marina wiping all the fish out so possible its had an effect in the area your fishing. If there's no fish then you ain't gonna catch. I found with drop shotting the lift and draw method works best and keep it natural Don't give up on it.

[@MaffTUK]

thanks for the heads up, must admit i was surprised at the lack of takes or even fish following the lure, ill keep at it and see how i get on next time. regards Matt

[@nickrawcliffe6036]

Good effort mate 👍

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks Nick, Though i would give this a try, would have been nice to have one but hey, thats fishing for you, and i need to practice a bit more regards Matt

[@fru1t1]

👍👍👍

[@MaffTUK]

as always 👍👍👍 cheers bud

[@Brendan-sz9xp]

It’s good to get out and try something different Matt unlucky and it’s not for trying we fish the canal’s around Poynton for pike had some good fish to start with them nothing else for weeks fishing the same method

[@MaffTUK]

I think a bit more practice Brendan and maybe next time something to show for my efforts regards Matt

[@davidbedingfield9690]

excellent video as always, I would like to know your thoughts on the ridgeline jacket you wearing, and would you recommend them. Ive always worn a deerhunter jacket which I love, buts its about 10 years old now and have seen better days. all the best and look forward to your next video.

[@MaffTUK]

Hi David I love the jacket plenty of room even for me ..its well made 3 layer gortex not that heavy either however on the real colder days you would need something under as its an uninsulated jacket, but this does allow you to keep moving without overheating. regards Matt

[@davidbedingfield9690]

@@MaffTUK cheers for getting back to me, sounds ideal

[@drcarp7377]

Only tried this once so far, so I’m a total novice when it comes to this method. However, all the footage I have seen shows the “experts”, shaking the rod tip in rapid small jerks. You need to get the lure wiggling about like a distressed fish. That’s what I tried to do first time out and I caught a perch. Long way to go for me, but I know a steady retrieve isn’t the one.

[@leeyo5494]

Who makes that jacket? Also I got the same results on that end the lanky, but I did see a 3lb perch in crystal clear water right outside the longlands

[@MaffTUK]

Lee, that's a ridgeline jacket 3 layer gortex used mainly in the hunting world but a good allrounder and not mad money. fingers crossed the next chance i get to be out i will have at least one fish on the vlog lol

[@Bammyja]

There were 2 parrots sat on a perch and one turned to the other and said "Can you smell fish?" Sorry...

[@MaffTUK]

I cant believe it took me two reads to get that LOL... but i'll take it none the less 👍