EASY FISHING. A walk by a beautiful small river on a sunny afternoon.

[@easyfishing1936]

What better way to get some exercise in the fresh air than having a walk by the river! Also this is a great time to spot fish and likely swims! Great anglers like Terry Hearn spend hours looking for fish and where they feed and it's something I try to do. Now I'm too old to be climbing trees but it is a great way to spot fish! Instead i just walk beside the river and around lakes keeping a sharp lookout for signs of fish. Polarised glasses help immensely. Most anglers would benefit by investing time doing this, so if you get the chance take a walk by the river or lake and keep your eyes peeled. Bill

[@werftv4580]

looks great for a local water.. and btw, Bill, analysis of water is one of the least talked about things on YT...

[@simonclark29041978]

A nice video Bill A couple of good eye catching swims putting a feeder full of hemp and maggot or meat on the hook on the end of that weir pool and that last swim a simple arnsley bomb and worm , maggot and bread for chub ,bream and big roach it wouldn't surprise me if there was some big roach of at least 2lbs in that stream . Take care Bill especially with this Corona virus and tight lines.

[@ajprice2423]

Look idillic Bill. A most welcome video to watch 🤩 MJ87 also has a whet appetite 🎣

[@kevincurrington1331]

Wow what a fantastic short journey we'll put together can't wait to see you fishing some of those excellent swims. Take care my friend

[@davidinger6372]

That river looks delightful, lets hope you will be able to fish it when the season starts, I rather think unlikely with the current situation. Im getting a bit tired of gardening , begining to feel like that graham on the: right move ad lol!

[@christ0591]

Superb little spot Bill, can't wait to see the video when you get the rod out and explore. Keep safe and keep on enjoying life. Would love to see more videos like this, thank you for sharing, keep up the good work mate! Chris.

[@durston55]

Cheers Bill. Stuck in my house,like many others,but you've given me something to watch and reminded me how I should approach a new venue.👍

[@8corsican]

What a lovely stretch of water Bill... looking forward to seeing you catch some lovely fish there once we’re all back to normal again... take care and stay well Bill...

[@chrisguygeezer]

Hello Bill, check out the local history. The pool down from the bridge. Well those old slabs in the pool were once part of a Saxon mill. The river there ten years past was in much better order. About 9 years ago the EA in their 'great wisdom' decided that the river could be a cause of terrible flood. So, to save the village they widened it and stripped just about all the bankside vegetation, leaving it like a featureless ditch. As a consequence, the level dropped 4-6 inches, which on a little waterway like that, is a considerable amount.

[@robertcourt8593]

Certainly enough water going through there to make it worthwhile fishing, looks lovely. Being on an enforced break certainly helps you realise what you sometimes take for granted. I can't wait to get back on the bank, hopefully it won't be too far away!

[@keithhaynes8079]

you can see now everyone if these water ways and streams were cleaned out more often flooding would not be a problem also lovely fishing venue to teach the younger children of today about wild life and not getting into trouble. you never see dredging going on these days it was a common sight in my younger days i think you would agree Bill until next time keep safe and happy Easter to your wife and family.

[@gonefishing9316]

Helo bill lovely little river that hole ur keeping well with all the madness going on and me and my sons looking forward to u next fishing trip all the best tight lines ....

[@66journeyman]

Smashing that was Bill, nice change from the norm. Stay safe👍🏻

[@bazandjohodge7069]

Great video bill thanks for uploading good to see you out and getting abit of exercise stay safe hopfuly we be all back on the banks soon

[@raymondowalden4405]

Lovely Bill,good to see you out getting some exercise and vitamin D ! And why not!!

[@dahutful]

Very nice stretches of water. You’re fortunate it’s so close to home. David South Carolina

[@stoicbloke]

What a beautiful place, Bill. Can just imagine long trotting a chubber float on the centrepin. Keep well.

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi I don't often use a loafer unless the flow demands it but will enjoy running any float down those swims. I can hardly wait!! Bill

[@stoicbloke]

Easy Fishing Yes, probably more suited to a stick at that rate. Like you say, anything would be great right now!

[@davehussey6021]

Brilliant bill great video .river looks lovely .will be interesting to see what fish it holds 👍

[@easyfishing1936]

I guess dace, roaches and chub with smaller species Bill

[@alainindianatil713]

Confined since March 9, in France it is 180 Euros if you go for a walk without a reason. Thank you very much for these beautiful images its feels good See you soon Alain

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well we are not that draconian YET, I hope never! Take care of yourself a d family. Bill

[@alainindianatil713]

@@easyfishing1936 Thanks Bill, so be careful See you soon Alain

[@CB-xr1eg]

But Bill had a reason, he was getting some excercise which he is allowed to do.

[@hullfisherman83]

Can't wait to be back on the bank, hopefully in time for June 16th. Will make it even more special! Stay safe Bill.

[@davidstarkey9983]

Great video Bill and there are people fishing on the canals I've seen them and not just one or two they are in distant pegs but come as a shock to see them and few told me baliffs had checked there licences..and let them carry on lucky them.

[@johnoakley6362]

A lovely little stream that Bill, it certainly does scream fish. I hope you're able to get on it soon.

[@tonynapoli5549]

Nice video Bill I’m getting itchy fingers guess I have to wait take care tight lines 👍👌🇬🇧

[@craneyc993]

Nice stretch mucca plenty of spots to hold fish hope u keeping well

[@philgrowcott9686]

Hi, another excellent and thought provoking video, albeit i’m a little late in viewing it. Pressures of gardening and painting. My morning walk takes me past Dromod Harbour, a freshwater harbour on Lough Bofin, part of the Shannon, its usually full of boats by Easter, its now empty. I also have the River Elwy passing through about 200 yards away, you have prompted me into further investigation. I have told you my wife, Val enjoys your vlogs but this one she was over the moon about, why ??? The Bluebell snapshot, we usually see them over here but not this year, she loves them as they they remind her of childhood in Holywell, Flintshire.. Take Care, Phil

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well I'm glad you and your wife enjoyed this video an I will be doing more on these lines. I need the exercise! Bill

[@paulcoyne1595]

Lovely bit of water Bill and good to see you out and about. Had the same thought this morning and had a short (2 miles) cycle to a bridge over my local river (Bristol Avon) and watched a shoal of very good sized chub for about half an hour . . bliss. Stay safe mate. 👍

[@BlackCountryPiker]

Thanks for that, I’m foaming again the mouth now 😂😂😂 In all fairness that looks a lovely river that would hold all species. You lucky fella 👍

[@sierratango11]

just like my favourite Rea brook, keep well Bill.

[@6412mars]

Enjoyed our walk together along the stream ...Thanks Bill

[@ferretmanjon8152]

Once again my friend what a better way to lift us all out of this lockdown you should arrange a day out with you and anyone that is happy to provide a donation to the NHS for a days fishing with you I'de be quite be happy to do it

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well I did offer free tuition but no one was interested probably because I'm not a big name sponsored angler! Bill

[@paulembleton3087]

Looks nice there bill don't understand why we cant go fishing as ..you hardly ever see anyone down the canal

[@easyfishing1936]

I share your frustration but will wait Bill

[@schraubnix1583]

thank you for your videos , i like it very mutch . greets from germany Uli

[@easyfishing1936]

Stay safe in Germany, glad you liked the video Bill

[@krulleman]

Thx for the clip mate just love it Grts from belgium 🇧🇪

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi I hope your country is doing ok with this virus! Glad you liked the video take care. Bill

[@colinlaw9752]

Lovely Day lovely walk

[@roamerofthenight]

Lovely river with a bit of TLC it could be a great river with plenty of swims.

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi yes it is a lovely bit of water and my rod hand was twitching looking at it! Roll on our freedom! Bill

[@stephenasbridge878]

What a lovely spot. Looks like it would be great for pike....possibly even brown trout?

[@Michael-tq6xm]

Hope it doesn't jump to our fishy friends, stay safe you I'd bloody miss the fishing vids. You n the Mrs stay safe. Ps didn't mean stay safe so we get to watch you fish I meant we would miss you too. Big time

[@simonmillar74]

stop billy your torturing us lol, that place looks amazing and should produce some great content when safe too

[@andythomasgilchrist8484]

Thanks Bill.. Nice to see some fresh water.. Look out my window and its the river mersey..👍💙

[@Rosetheromani]

Looks like a great river, would be all the better for a bit of river management. At least we can go for walks in groups of three or less.

[@mickibbett2120]

Glad to see you out and about. Stay safe :-)

[@darter216]

Can’t wait to see you fish this stream

[@jonathanbranson9313]

Great video as usual. I've only been fishing for 6 months and only on the Droitwich Canal, so this might sound a daft question to you... If you find a lovely spot like this & reasonable enquiries over who owns any fishing rights come up blank, is it legal to just go ahead and fish? (Especially if you have a few quid on you in case a bailiff turns up). Many thanks.

[@jonathanbranson9313]

@Stephen Morris The Railway Angling Club Section. I want to try an easy to get river though when the season starts.

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well if there are no signs the worst that can happen is that you be ordered to leave! The canals in England are controlled by the C&RT who lease them to clubs. You should find some similar streams in your area but you will have to wait for the river season to open! But until the restrictions are relaxed we are all stuffed Bill

[@jonathanbranson9313]

@@easyfishing1936 That's useful to know, thanks Bill.

[@andrewainsworth497]

Bill which river is this? Great video as ever. Stay safe.

[@easyfishing1936]

This is the Hiz Bill

[@ceesvanderschoot9799]

M8 i had a mirror carp on , but my hook broke 😱😭 never seen 1 befor or see a fisherman catch on i had him on a 3M telescope with 16 nylon . What kind off small hooks do u use for white fish ?

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well I would only use a whip for small carp. Try a Drennan red maggot carp hook to about 0.16 or 3 to 4 lbs line. If the carp are over 3lbs you will have problems. Use a short pole with elastic or a running line for bigger fish. Bill

[@CIMAmotor]

I'm curious as to why you've never fished it before Bill, seeing as it's so local to you.

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi I have known off this river for years but the sections i knew about were private and no fishing. Now my buddy told me about an area upstream that was open and i later found out about the stretch on this video so this was my first look at the river, and i will be fishing it when i get the chance. I will probably revisit with my polarised glasses and some bait to do some fish spotting but i prefer fishing this type of venue in the autumn/winter season preferably with some extra colour and flow. Bill

[@CIMAmotor]

@@easyfishing1936 Look forward to seeing the next video of this river, stay safe and healthy Bill.

[@roywest5789]

I am missing fishing 😢😢 can’t wait to get back out

[@thatslife2769]

3 months since most comments were left, have you fished this small river yet, i would lv to see the video if you have...take care mate..

[@howardjones8686]

Hi Bill. You really do try to make any aspect of fishing enjoyable, even in times like this ! Good on you mate I watch everything you post and enjoy every single one of them !!!

[@easyfishing1936]

Thank you glad you like them Bill

[@peteredwards1528]

I can't understand the ban on all recreational fishing, let's face it fishing is a perfect pastime for social distancing. Anglers are always very respectful of a fellow angler's personal space

[@richardwalker4220]

Hi there River Hiz does contain brown trout but desperately needs dredging!

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well Walker probably fished it and i know other writers of his era, like Frank Guttfield did! In my opinion what it needs is more volume in the river, but the water table is getting lower from excess abstraction which is the major problem in this area of the country leading to a lot of rivers drying up or becoming very shallow, the Mimram, Beane and others. The Ivel is very low as is the Flit and the Hiz and the Upper Lea!! Sure it needs a trim and some of the backwater and drains need clearing out bur dredging no. Definitely some of the vegetation that has encroached has narrowed the river but also increased the flow , it is just a lack of water volume entering the river that needs fixing! I have been told there are brownies in there but if i catch any i will keep it quiet! Bill

[@tomdow02]

Thanks Bill. Will keep me going 👍

[@KAZUYADOG]

Echo all your thoughts Bill.

[@petemason57]

I hope the environment agency don't see this video as they will cut back all the vegetation and totally ruin fishing to increase water flow. Seen this happen to our local brook and stretches of the river Derwent. Then it totally kills fishing for at least 2 years. Nice to see your well. Hoping everything gets better by June 16th. Take care and be safe to all viewers.

[@easyfishing1936]

It does need some work ie the backwater and bit of a trim but not a grade 1 cut! Bill

[@petemason57]

@@easyfishing1936 Yes if done properly it would be good but they use contractors to do the job now and they care nothing of the environment. Bank sides were cut and cleared on our local brook and fish were left to die on the bank side and nobody cared. Nobody listened either.

[@stephenisom6089]

hey bill it would be worth taking some bread and sweet corn down throw some on the surface and squeeze some bread so it sinks to the bottom you often see fish appear from nowhere ,and it gives a good indication as to what to use on june 16th god willing or later if covid 19 is still about ,well bill keep safe you and yours and thanks for that taste of things to come fingers and toes crossed,tight lines,,

[@Zeb1432]

Can't beat it Bill..!!! stay safe...( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°) and thank you...

[@tinkhefferon9934]

What river is that bill

[@easyfishing1936]

River Hiz

[@colintraveller]

Similar to a burn near where i am ...

[@annabeltheunicorn9374]

Looks lovely but who owns the fishing rights? Not free i bet

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi at this moment fishing is permitted on this length as it runs through a semi public area. Its free, at the moment. Bill

[@delwigzieful]

PISSED OFF WITH POLICE i have access to 3 fantastic private waters under lock and key i have seen so many people yesterday playing golf on my local coarse and nobody bothered them but i was to go down to my local private waters i would probably be fined by the police i have already had problems with the police since Lockdown stopping me at my local supermarket searching mine and other peoples trolley to see if you have not bought any non essential items and they send a patrol to the supermarket to check the shelving for non essential items this has caused much unrest i feel like my district has become a police state i won't have any of it 1 stupid copper tried to give me a £30.00 on the spot fine for buying non essential items AS LONG AS ANY STORE IS OPEN YOU ARE ENTITLED TO BUY WHAT YOU WANT ESSENTIAL OR NON ESSENTIAL seriously guys the uk has never seen so many police on there streets i feel at this present moment in time uk is becoming a police state WHERE ARE THE POLICE WHEN YOU REALLY NEED THEM,and as long as this Lockdown lasts it will get worse i already feel like a prisoner in my own home glad to hear at this present moment in time local radio saying people reporting police behavior during Lockdown I'm not surprised after what i have had to put up with from my local police force the bunch of CLOWNS Keep safe bill thanks for posting beautiful little stream loved the whirlpool KEEP SAFE EVERYBODY 1 PISSED OFF ANGLER,ALIEN

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi well the home secretary has stated there should be no searches of shopping trolleys etc. This followed a threatening statement from the chief constable of Northamptonshire about searches and road blocks! I would suggest that you remind the next officer that stops you of this fact! If necessary take his number and report him!! Record his voice on your phone to back up your complaint! Bill

[@delwigzieful]

Bro how can you make a vaccine for something that has been proven not to exist,ALIEN

[@paulthomson2375]

@ paraffinalien FFS, stop whinging and get on with it.