DROPSHOT DIARIES - Ep.1 - Perch & Pike on Rivers | TAFishing

Mike Pullen presents Dropshot Diaries. A series based on dropshotting. The series will feature how to drop shot, the best lures to use for dropshotting and many more dropshot fishing tips. Mike will be targeting mainly Perch, but he might catch Pike, Zander and a number of other species on the way. Dropshot Diaries will not just be restricted to freshwater fishing, Mike hopes to take the technique to the sea too. We hope you enjoy this exclusive new series to The Totally Awesome Fishing Show, Mike wants your feedback so if you have any suggestions for lures you would like to see in the series, or any locations you want Mike to try and fish at, then comment below :)
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[@MarioDoiron]

A lot of fishing videos on the net are big on gear talk, techniques, strategy and you've got that too. What really makes your channel stand out from the crowd for me is your quirky, playful and charming enthusiasm for the sport. Your videos really capture the joy of fishing.

[@alwaysforeal493]

Have been following TA Outdoors for quite a few years, and just starting to get back into fishing and of course i had to come here. Really love jigging and starting to get into dropshot, so this is just perfect

[@richardbest3575]

Love watching this father and son act. Great advice every week. Should definatly get a chance to do a series on mainstream tv. I am sure the simple advice would get many more people into fishing

[@douggrant3998]

Your show is a strange mix of old and new...and it works a treat. Love the Call of Duty style film from the chest cam, the appreciation of the countryside and the small pieces to camera. Nicely done and very watchable! Ive just rigged up for my first bit of drop shotting on my local commecial and if the rain ever lets up Im off out. Look forward to seeing the rest of the series....(drop shotting for cat fish would be a real winner!)

[@madmac8277]

Sat watched this and then thought you know what I'm off,fishing gears out and I'm off dropshotting down the canal.think I'm a bit addicted to this dropshotting,cheers Mike ! Another quality film as well I've said it before but TAfishing is by far the best fishing channel ever.

[@TAFishing]

+Mad Mac82 Awesome! Really glad you have got into dropshotting :) it's so addictive and mobile I still love it. Haven't done much recently but will be continuing the dropshotting series that's for sure! - Mike

[@John_17x]

Good Video once again !!!! definitely the best fishing channel on youtube. the worst part is that when a video finishes I need the wait again till the next one !!! haha. cheers guys !!! great video Mike !!

[@TAFishing]

Thanks! Appreciate your feedback. Mike

[@c489xy2]

Can't even tell you how much I like this channel. I'm sure gonna miss these small river sessions when the season closes, but I can't wait to see what you guys have coming for summer! Best youtube fishing channel.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks for the great feedback :) Mike

[@c489xy2]

TAFishing Also, congrats on the 60,000 subs! I notice it just got there a few moments ago :) Great work.

[@TAFishing]

Haytham Kenway Thanks!

[@robertdawson2743]

Definitely great instructional video,s, everything well explained and fun to watch. Well done lads, I,v learned alot. I,m mostly targeting Carp....any size is a satisfying catch when landed but accidentally landed my first Pike Bank Holiday weekend on Dropshot. Only a small,n, 3lb but I,m really chuffed and i learned most of my Dropshot info from you guys. Definitely keeping up Dropshot along with Carp and I plan to try Dropshot for Sea Bass and Mackrell. Thanks.

[@nuklearpuppy]

love watching your vids. I have learned so much from them! I usually fish with jigheads, plugs and spinners but will keep all this information on board for the cooler months when the fish become lazier. Drop shotting is certainly a great method

[@lbalistreri]

Another great TAFishing show the quality and content is amazing. You cant find videos about fishing or the outdoors as good as this anywhere. I like the idea of outdoor channel, for me I always loved the outdoors as a kid I spent all my time outside and even during my college years I never went out and hit the clubs I always was on the river or in the woods.

[@robertwalker3168]

Super video Mike, you've got me hooked! buying tackle for fresh and salt water - can't wait. Keep filming, brill job mate.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks Robert!

[@alanmutlow5854]

Great Video Mike! That stretch of river looks perfect for it.

[@TAFishing]

Thank you Alan.

[@Bassedmen]

Awesome! My regards to you and your Dad. Great to see a dad and son team. He did a great Job raising you.. God Bless you and yours... keep them coming!

[@TAFishing]

Thank you for the great comment

[@peterandrews1512]

looking forward to a saltwater diary Mike

[@ccwweeman3385]

thanks mate great videos really enjoying this channel tight lines...colin.[this video is just what ive been looking for.]

[@peteramor9810]

Great video from a great guy Thanks for the time and effort you have put into producing them They are appreciated by myself and many more people

[@handsworthmen]

Great series hopefully more dropshot videos to come actually inspired me to do the same, went to local canal and had perch all day along with a lost pike. Cheers lads great father and son team which is rare nowadays.

[@chriswarby1001]

I think I've said it before but I learn so much from you and your dad great tips and tutorials excellent 👌👍

[@garyshears1947]

Superb! Keep 'em coming Mike!

[@iainmacvicar3696]

Very enjoyable. What a stunning method and great fun.

[@mrbtboydify]

Mike I thoroughly enjoyed this vid. Realy enjoyed your talk about the venue, tackle and thought your cooking stove and cup were realy cool. Kind if lucky breaking the tip of your rod cos mine is a bit too soft as well, might have to go for a bit stiffer tip. I'm also addicted to dropshotting . Being an allrounder myself I've just bought a one piece carp stalker rod of 6ft length was going to try for first time tomorrow but going to dropshot first then later in the morning try my new rod for a bit of stalking as my lakes produce in the margins all year round then dropshot in the late afternoon. Thanks mike for your hard work and time to make such great vids and your dad. I watch other vids but nothing compared to yours and your dad's vids . All the best mate looking forward to next diary and hope one day have the pleasure of meeting you both. Thanks buddy 👍

[@nenemannick4455]

I`m an old stick in the mud and have never gone in for this drop shot mullarky,preferring a god old lob worm or spinners for perch. The more I see drop shot videos etc....... the more I`m starting to change my mind !!! Great video and I totally agree with the kids and getting out more,into the great outdoors !!!

[@TAFishing]

Thanks, you should try it, it is quite addictive - Mike

[@smokinghull]

Awesome vid! I love the way you produce and comment your vids. Can't wait for spring and go fishing again, definitely have a case of fish fever!

[@TAFishing]

Thanks!

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

Another great video, with loads of helpful info too. I'm going to try this method for Trout in the small rivers around me in west Dorset. I had been using a Mepps spinner. Annoyingly many rivers have been fished out. I saw one chap who had removed about 6 trout, all less than 12" long that he planned to use to catch Pike. Although I've not the whiff of others species, I live in hope.

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

@@peterk2142 I know him vaguely. He lives about 7 doors away from me. I'd love to drop him in at Pollack Rocks.

[@Floydsdad101]

great tips as i start my LRF adventure . awesome as always !

[@ThePunkweazel]

Great video Mike. Really enjoy these films on light lure fishing . Would love to see a small species hunt around the uk on one lure and one rod setup.

[@followingthewing]

Really wish there were more of these vids

[@brynmitchell5774]

One thing I have done over the last few years when fishing ponds and lakes is in early summer , especially Rudyard Lake and Bath pool reservoir[both very close to me] is to snorkel and collect lures and many leads from the bottom and snags. One occasion I collected 12 plugs and spinners , 6 soft plastics and 22 carp leads, of course many are connected to braid , mono and lead core so I bring as much of that out as well, many only need hooks sharpening or replacing, but if you valued them at retail cost it would probably be over 60 quids worth of tackle in a couple of hours snorkelling, I have never not found stuff worth keeping and also surprising how close carp will pass when remaining motionless in the water ,maybe you could have a go Mike , and film your adventure, early summer is best before any algae bloom but the water has warmed a little.

[@gee3883]

Great vid mate. I'm just getting back into fishing and you and ya dads vids are great, really informative no bull and some great tips. Bring on the drop shot vids Mike. Ive had another go today and i'm getting the hang of it, its great way to fish.

[@brummieade]

great informative vid matie look forward to episode 3 great editing too

[@Argyll100]

Great start to the series Mike ... a pleasure to watch and learn from. Keep 'em rollin' Gonna have to have a go at this ! I was never one for soft lure fishing but the video has really inspired me ...

[@TAFishing]

Thank you John :) Mike

[@tollesbury1]

Brilliant again...keep em coming !

[@ivenbramwell6900]

great show always nice to learn somthing new,very well presented, keep up the good work Thanks.

[@breakingbrad5461]

Great series, well done guys!

[@jasonb4915]

Where have the dropshot diaries gone. I miss them 😔

[@dumarest61]

Good job Mike! Not tried this method yet; I'm a bit old school like your Dad but am looking forward to giving it a go in 2018...

[@pete8366]

Do more drop shot diaries the style is great fun and the vids show it off well

[@KeefsCattys]

Really great video Mike..Superb footage and your presenting skills are really working well.... A thoroughly enjoyable watch... Looking forward to seeing more Best wishes

[@TAFishing]

Thank you

[@richarddeboer8934]

Real real nice video and info. I fish almost the same way but less woods here in the Netherlands and also addicted to it . . .Luv the nature setting. I catchs good om flex-leads because Bass is most off the time a ground eater and it give youre bait more movement. Keep on doing where youre heart is. My regard to you and youre dad. Gr Richard

[@toontay303]

Great video!!! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode! Looking too start drop shot fishinng myself.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks Leon, glad you enjoyed it

[@3miliangui]

Nice video, the angles, the explanations, and I liked the fact that you mentioned the kids playing all day long in the house with video games, ignoring the beauty of nature. Soon as prohibitions will end I will try this drop shot technique in Danube Delta, it's a mirific place here, in Romania, is worth it to come and see it, please send me a note if ever you will think to visit it. Till then, keep up, i'm subscribing on your channel!

[@TAFishing]

Emilian Gui Thanks :)

[@barrycooper8640]

Top vid. Tune during reminds me of Radiohead. Im off drop shotting for trout on the weekend. Your videos help me massively.

[@dieangeln]

Excellent filming great fish lovely countyside.

[@TAFishing]

Thank you

[@goonokitten9143]

Hey Mike, keep these diarys going, I am waiting for customs to release my new spro triffic dropshot rod here i. Winnipeg, Canada. Hopefully ca. get some fish action lures soon....will try them through the cice this winter!

[@carphunterbavaria834]

Great video Mike! It would be cool to see more sea fishing videos with the dropshot rig :-)

[@barryedwards4307]

Really enjoyed your video, please keep them coming

[@TAFishing]

Thank you Barry

[@dumdumdotty1]

Looking foreward to some more if as good as this !!

[@TAFishing]

Thanks James!

[@hpdenhartog84]

Can you also show how to fish small dead baits on the dropshot rig? Would like to try that for pike and zander on the river. Cheers

[@HampshireAnglingTV]

Very enjoyable first video of the series! I had a go at it the first time the other week and really enjoyed it, although I did find the retrieve a bit challenging to get spot on on the dropshot front! Tom

[@TAFishing]

Thanks Tom, It will come with time I'm sure. Mike

[@HampshireAnglingTV]

Cheers Mike, guess I need to do more haha, Keep it up! Tom

[@jeroenevers1364]

nice video! Beautiful nice little rivers... Great explanation (greets from the Netherlands

[@thierrylerinckx1340]

Hey ! Great serie, keep up with the good work. I like you mentionned salt water dropshotting too. I caught a couple of seabass on the dropshot myself it's realy worth trying.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks Thierry, I will certainly give it a go!

[@enormouspygmy]

Great video. I am now off to buy some drop shot gear. Thanks.

[@craigcope3432]

It would be good to see you reviving dropshot diaries, possibly on the Somerset drains now you’re based In that area.

[@ante1439]

Good job mike, really enjoyed it! Those fishaction softplastics looks deadly, def gonna try that if I can get my hands on them. Loved the subtle tail of the roach. My favorite dropshot bait is the Keitech live impact 2,5" in color bluegil and cola, stinks squid also. Caught perch on those in subzero cold days in Sweden

[@TAFishing]

Thanks! I will look the lure up and take a look at it. Thanks for the feedback. - Mike

[@FALL4TIMESGETUP5]

love the videos all the way from the states!

[@TAFishing]

Awesome!

[@Cookiemonza1]

Great video guys, good work :)

[@TAFishing]

Thank you

[@sam141059]

yeah nice one. let the water get hot before adding powder soup will mix better.

[@milkyteaproductions8659]

Omg your a pe teacher totally awesome

[@woodey1123]

Excellent method, TAF, I see is big on fresh water predators. An episode on ''top water pike'' would be amazing if you have any time spare!!! Something I have gotten into post spawn and late summer, my favourite gravel pit is more than chocked during summer! Poppers (single hook, back mounted) which I make myself, weed-less lures and explosive surface swirl action! Difficult method, the action however far out weighs catching.

[@xvrays]

Thank you for a great video. Very informative.

[@jacobhenderson1763]

Great series! I love drop shot but I can't do it in the river I fish because it is fast flowing and the weight touching the bottom always gets hung up in rocks. Great video! Also I wouldn't mind seeing a cooking tutorial during one of your sessions.

[@bengraves2395]

Try the berkley power minnow it has a twin tail and is awesome for jigging and drops hotting

[@77esto]

Nobody cares about your lunch break.. Go back to work!! Great video!! Love your work, keep it up...

[@miny71]

If you'r not way to far id love to see some drop shot fishing in river Avon in Keynsham :) Briliant videos, and it surprises me in how smal rivers you catch rather large pike :D Keep it up bud.

[@manixmil]

Hi Mike, I'm a beginner to fishing and seem to be drawn to sea fishing, but being land locked in Nottingham I don't get to the sea much. Last year I tried pike fishing in a local canal and caught one! It was by accident I was reeling the bait in. Now I'm hooked (pun intended). I'm always on KZbin looking for beginners videos and think the TA Fishing channel is great. Few questions/suggestions can you tell us on your vids where you're fishing? I need ideas for locations to try out as a beginner and could possibly do a day trip out with one of my kids. What does dropshotting and LRF mean? What weight were you using? All the best! Gren

[@Uncle.Rich.79]

Great start to the series mike,like it. I would love it if you could cover more on how you work the lures through the water. I've been teaching myself on small rivers as no one in my family fishes and my mates are only interested in big carp fishing, But so far have failed to catch on lures or twitched spratt. Have had some luck with dead baits from the same areas.Cheers. Have you considered taking one of the T.A.army with you on one of these sessions? Waiting on your reply Richard willings

[@TAFishing]

Hi Richard, Thanks mate I'm glad you enjoyed the episode. I will try and cover more about the retrieve in the next episode :) Thanks for your suggestions. Mike

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Real slab of a pike!

[@hpdenhartog84]

Good work mate love them video's. Gr from Holland

[@TAFishing]

Thank you! Mike

[@rookiefishing9753]

Thinking of making a wire dropshot trace for Pike !

[@johnlutkin4095]

Hi Excellent video and a joy to watch someone obviously enjoying what they are doing. Could I raise one issue. You say that you have not lost a pike through biting off through the fluorocarbon. I can say that this is not my experience. I have had a number of lost pike (I think) as they are quite different on the hook to perch. I would be interested in a drop shot rig with wire components to insure against inadvertent damage to pike also a rig specifically for drop shooting for pike as it seems to work quite well especially in waters where other lure methods are impractical. regards John

[@bobhatcher5505]

Great stuff Mike. Can we have more tips on making up rigs and buying lures etc.

[@pauljenkins1032]

hello ive been watching your videos now for quiet a while now i find them very good full of information, could you do a drop shot lrf video as this would be great for when i go on my hols or take the dogs to the seaside , also one on dropshot fishing on larger rivers as i live in Hereford and fish the wye cheers keep up the good work Paul.

[@benlewis7859]

I've been waiting for the dropshot diaries to start. I need some tips on what kind of dropshot lures I should use for perch in different situations. I was hopping if it would be possible if you could help?? ps. You and your dad do an amazing job and this is why I watch every vid!

[@TAFishing]

Hi Ben, I will try and do this for next episode. Thanks, Mike

[@benlewis7859]

TAFishing thank you!

[@pikefisher1000]

Love drop shot

[@davekirk2522]

Brilliant vid as always. Do you ever use bait appetisers such as pro cure on your soft plastics? Wonder what you think of them if you've tried. Looking forward to your saltwater drop shot vid. Where are you filming it. TAF is the best fishing watch since John Wilson when i was a kid!! Luv it. . . Keep it up! !!

[@TAFishing]

I haven't done, but I might give it a go! Not sure where I am filming it yet ! Thanks for the great feedback. Mike

[@ivornappinion9406]

That was great,thanks ;]

[@paulstevens12]

Fantastic all-round production ,just wondering if you have tried two or three lures on the drop shot?

[@Ramsayoutdoors]

Love watching your stuff bud and love watching your dad am ex forces suffer from PTSD fishing and running helps me I am going fishing this week end how far is drop shot weight hook away fro each other

[@Ianbadger12]

Hi I really like your videos and i'm keen to see you fish other venues. Would it be possible to do some drop shot fishing on some different lakes and it would be absolutely awesome if you caught some nice Perch in the process. I am new to all this and i find your filming very educational for a novice like me. Keep up the good work cheers Ian.

[@gordonmiller4439]

Nice work Mike! I enjoyed this video, especially the small bit where you heated your soup on the backpacking stove. What model is the stove? I use the drop shot technique for Largemouth Bass and panfish here in the states. I look forward to more in this series!

[@kevslife]

+TAFishing Mike are you doing any more drop shot dairies? Im craving another one tbh mate.

[@lalu225]

Totally awesome :)

[@vi2ch]

Awesome video.

[@TAFishing]

Thank you Vito :) - Mike

[@davetaylor8858]

Great TAF video as always. Very informative but I note your hook wasn't tied with the normal palomar knot.

[@raywestwood2900]

Good vid, love the dropshot idea, now this out door living theme is great, show the kids how to fish and have a different day by the life out doors away from tv and all that jazz. How about take the gang camp/fishing away from the rest and away from easy living . Just a thought.

[@TAFishing]

Thanks for the feedback Ray - Mike

[@samueltaylor4332]

Hi Mike I met you today at the big one and we got a photo together with Graeme, thank you. I was wondering if you ever use metal Vibe lures of the piers and can't wait for the next dropshot diary!!! :)

[@TAFishing]

Hi Samuel, it was great to meet you, thanks for stopping by our stand. I have never used them off piers, might be good for mackerel?

[@pauldavies5655]

love what you said about the kids today ---- all true , when i was young , if i did nt come in bleeding ,after a day out ,,, my dad would ask why ??? lol, .

[@paulstevens12]

Fantastic video Mike have you tried drop shot ether shore fishing or estuary fishing

[@davidharvey5672]

Thanks Mike. I wonder if this arrangement hung under a bobber would work for sea bass. I am thinking maybe cast out 3 or 4 waves and let the surface motion work the lure. What do you think? Has it been tried?

[@TAFishing]

hmm not sure...We've certainly never tried it...

[@davidharvey5672]

TAFishing I'm just thi king of the unique way the hook would stand out in mid water. I think I'll try it when the time comes. ( hopefully soon )

[@ChristianAakjærOlesen]

Try dropshotting with flies :) Its great fun! Depending on the fly you have to change the rig slightly

[@TAFishing]

Will do!

[@ChristianAakjærOlesen]

Was out catching 3 spined stickleback and round goby yesterday on size 24 flies

[@johnryanbadumar7702]

I'm always asking myself wich side of the lure should be on top. I saw you use the minow with the flat side on top, if i am not mistaken. Do you think it makes any difference Mike? Thanks.

[@TAFishing]

Hi Johan, Yes I did do that to make it look more like an injured fish. It affects the swimming action of the lure but it makes it look injured, which at the end of the day, a Perch will go for! You can still use it the normal way up though!

[@swift9431]

Have you ever been to the linear fisheries in Oxfordshire mainly carp fisheries but there's alot of species that no one targets.

[@TAFishing]

Never been there but heard a lot of good things. Mike

[@dyanschaefer8608]

This is how I ice fish

[@TheOasisboy]

hi mike,great vids,just about to start dropshotting.where is this free stretch of river,i know you guys dont like to say but i want to travel around differant places

[@dannyfishinguk7798]

I know that it might be Quite far but Lancaster canal is a great venue to fish for pike and perch

[@TAFishing]

Thanks Danny, I've written it down for future reference!

[@seanearnest]

Thank you for yet another informative video! I am wondering how I might adapt these techniques for pike fishing in upstate New York. Do you use any alternate rigs for pike? I am wondering how the fish are not bothered by the close proximity of the dropshot. You would think that would spook them, but you are hooking up left & right so I guess not! Thanks again.

[@TAFishing]

Sean Earnest I just used the same rig, as I said in the video I wasn't targeting Pike. But Pike and Perch share the same water so it's inevitable. I think there is now a dropshot rig out there with a wire trace, might be worth looking it up? Yes it doesn't seem to bother them at all! Great fun! Mike

[@alasdairanderson4175]

Hi guys, great video again love this idea for a series. One quick question, how do you order your fish action lures? Cheers, Alasdair

[@sgtpavlov]

nice show! have you ever thought about trying flies like a woolly bugger on a dropshot? I caught some fish in either october or november dropshotting,and I was using bass assassin 1.5" tiny shads on the hook to good effect. I'd like to see you drop shot for big trout somewhere if possable. tight lines!

[@TAFishing]

Never tried that, but I will keep that in mind, thanks for posting in! - Mike

[@Bradsanglingadventures]

Hi Mike Really liking the dropshot diaries first video and some nice fish being caught Im just getting some dropshotting gear together to have a go at it myself i was just wondering what weight lead do you use for the different sizes of lures Thanks Brad

[@TAFishing]

Hi Brad, In the small river I was fishing I like to use a 5g weight. If I am fishing a bigger river that is pushing water more, then I will up it to 8g. If I was fishing a canal, then probably 3g. Most of the time with the lures I use (2-3") I will favour a 5g dropshot weight. Hope that helps - Mike

[@Indureiner]

Great video..You should try fish Soup though, It is much better for you and the fish is all fresh, not nasty industrial Waste.