Eyebrook Magic from a Bellyboat

Eyebrook at its Springtime best from a Bellyboat. Loads of fish and action including an accidental Pike!

[@fishwithandy]

Great Film , wow what a strong little Pike ,

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Thanks Andy - yes that pike had some kind of Ninja qualities! :-) Thanks for watching!

[@leighpond5928]

nice one Nick lovely film

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Thanks buddy - appreciate the message :-)

[@davidhunt6322]

Hi mate, just came across your channel and subbed 👍. Nice fun videos. Got any tips for casting in a float tube, took it up in March and can't seem to get normal distances, is this just a trade off for tubing?

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Hi David - it is tricky to get distance from the position you are facing from a bellyboat - but the fact is - you don’t need to cast very far as you are right in amongst the fish anyway so distance is not needed - hope this helps - Nick

[@davidhunt6322]

@@FanaticalFlyFishing thanks for the reply Nick. I think the gopro cameras give the illusion of long distances in any videos I've seen, you've confirmed that I'm not actually doing much wrong and I can get back to enjoying my fishing again. Tight lines 👌

[@Noname-dd6ly]

Sorry but could you tell me how it cost for fishing a day, is there day ticket or seasonal permit ( i have a belly boat) Thank you for your response :)

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Hi Olivier, Thanks for watching. For launching a bellyboat in the UK it depends on the lake you intend to fish. Some don't allow them, others do and some of them charge a launch fee where others do not. You will need to check with your chosen venue. Either way you will need an Environment agency rod licence for Trout and a permit to fish your chosen venue. Hope this helps - tight lines!

[@Noname-dd6ly]

@@FanaticalFlyFishing Thank you very much for your response, ok i will have a look on theirs differents websites. I must to say it is not easy to fish with a belly boat in England... But i come to learn it's allowed in Lake District for Windermer, Ullswater and Coniston. Even if I don't catch any pike or trout, I will at least have a sense of freedom when fishing in England! Thanks again for your help ! :)

[@jonathanmarsh4837]

What do you wear on your feet under your fins ?

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Wading boots - the fins are designed to attach to them. Tight lines

[@marklangman2875]

Do you use the belly boat at others midland still waters?

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Not really, I like Eyebrook as it is not too big and there is no launch fee for a bellyboat.

[@mattcollerson2542]

What were the 2 lines you were using Nick?

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

Hey Pal - Initially a 6 foot slow tip (Airflo) then a clear floater for the dries and when I went back to nymphs. Tight lines buddy.

[@PhilTF]

@@FanaticalFlyFishing What is the make of your clear floater?. Good video!

[@FanaticalFlyFishing]

@@PhilTF Hi Phil - it is an Airflo clear floater. Thanks for watching and tight lines!

[@nickchatterton4459]

Why do you have your reel on the wrong way round i take it your right handed