Fish bite like crazy with this weird night float: I Epic session!

[@tuffy3211]

Always enjoy Graeme's fishing videos brilliant , The umbrella shot with the reactions of a cat best thing on KZbin cheers for the vid .

[@CirrusRC]

You are a legend Graeme, cracking content. Mishaps reminded me of old John Wilson shows.

[@condor1961]

The things you do to bring us a video Graham, you are a amazing man a true legend. I've just watched that video and it was brilliant! Keep them coming Graham. 😊👍

[@mrskint55]

Thanks for posting Graeme I look forward to your videos.Please keep up the good work

[@kelliepatterson1142]

wash up with some lemon juice it will help to get rid of the stink. Great video,a beautiful tranquil pond Graeme thank you.

[@ianjames8794]

Cracking session Graeme. Those floats are amazing. 🎣

[@davidstarkey9983]

Float fishing for cats..nice one Graeme can't beat float fishing it's the best.🙂👍

[@TAFishing]

I found it entertaining watching the floats in the dark..you get to see the instant the Catfish takes the bait.

[@deanhitchen2742]

You luv it graham simply because you don't have to keep buying the night lights any more !! life changing !!!

[@TAFishing]

I still have some 40 year old American Cyanamid sticks,so I won't be running out ,and haven't bought any for years. They seem to keep pretty well. Don't know about the modern battery versions though. I used to put them inside the Murray Brothers Lite n' Glow marlin lure heads. They had two slots that took them.Held in place with a toothpick..Aaahh..the memories of all those 600lb Blue Marlin..Where did the years go ??

[@simonwiseFRANCHISE]

the chinese letters say ' this product is radioactive... do not touch'...! great session GP

[@TAFishing]

Uh-Oh...better get the Iodine tablets out then.

[@xszl]

We had them radioactive ones, 45 yrs ago. Long white, and with a yellowish 1 inch tip. You were supposed to hold them next to a lightsource for some time, and then they would lightup for 20-30 mins.

[@sifishes]

Quite a workout Graham!!! And people wonder why we come home shattered from an relaxing day fishing 😴😀

[@wildrose7546]

I know it's not easy to fish and film at the same time, so well done for putting out a great film, with half your gear missing 👍

[@TAFishing]

I can generally cobble something together,even if its with the camera in my mouth or balanced on a bait bucket.

[@ironix1]

Nice one Graeme. I used to use the old black plastic floats with the nice bright red tip lights, that took 2 tiny circular batteries, during the 80's and 90's. I probably still have them somewhere. They were so exciting to watch, at night when it is pitch black and you have two bright red dots in front of you and they disappear under. They even moved if a mosquito landed on them. This video takes me back to those late summer nights on stillwaters.

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

Yep, had them too. Worked well for years. Got some now that take a long cylinder battery. Remembering to twist the float body to turn them off when packing up is vital to preserve battery life though.

[@TAFishing]

It was interesting to watch them in the dark,and quite relaxing.

[@justluvfishinguk]

Awesome catfish…. Wow great vid … cheers Chris & Sam

[@thematchfisherman6912]

quality, graeme is such a legend

[@martp197]

Lovely session Graeme, if those floats attract the smaller fish then pike night floats would be great too.

[@generalmanager384]

Another fantastic enjoyable film. Thank you Mr.G. I have seen very similar floats on the website "wish" if you are not aware of it, there is a ton of ole junk products on thee, but sifting through there are the occasional lucky surprises like the floats you now have. I love this channel, im 51, and also adopt the no nonsense tactics so i really appreciate watching you and your antics 😂😂 and I got my young nephew into fishing about 5 years ago and he's also hooked on TA FISHING and has learnt that sometimes old school is best school, and I'm not the only one who waffles on 😂 Once again MASSIVE THANK YOU for your hard work and efforts. 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@danwarrior7152]

Hi Graham, I've been watching you for ages I love watching you u you using old techniques and new ones the float that turns off of the water is has a battery and led light an it only lights up when making the connection in the water I have a couple dry it off with it been battery powered when you finish fishing. Love all your videos from rolling meat for chub and barbel to all the carp fishing to catfish loved it, I remember somebody saying them Floats oh pound shop Gear and look how good they are! that person will be thinking twice now Billy won't they! 😂🎣🎣🎣 Love the sea fishing too. I've learnt a few tricks and used a few tricks Coz you made me remember the days when I used to get up Saturday mornings when I was a kid strap all fishing gear i could to my bike and rucksack and off all weekend love it, thanks Billy keep at the videos we love them

[@TAFishing]

Pleased you enjoy the videos ,which is really why I make them,plus it keeps me off the streets,I'd only end up in trouble....

[@grahambroughton8115]

Great bit of fishing you never fail to entertain 👍graham broughton

[@davidb.7093]

Simply Brilliant. Thanks for posting.

[@jozsefronai9875]

Fantastic Mr P you done it again!!! Excellent session I enjoyed every minute of it !!! Catch you on the next one thanks that's my favourite uk fresh water fish man oh man do they fight ? Loved it !!! Please read next comment

[@jozsefronai9875]

Ps the person impersonating Mr Pullen offering free prize for comment daily winner asked for 133 quid postage for a shimano Stella shame on you you scammer bustard all fans beware !!!!! Obviously if Mr Pullen had such a prize it would be free postage you people be careful out there !!!!! Pps love your channel and trying to protect it

[@sheldonlunn7050]

Another hilarious moment in this one, from GP: The Doctor of Comedy!

[@carldawson832]

Hi graham you ok pal, MEEOW ,TOP CAT Lol. Great bit of kit ,never seen that b4. What a session you had ,who needs the gym. All the best from GRIMSBY.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Nice video Graeme 🎣👍. My 🐕 Mr BEAR ( R.I.P ) & I luvd are night fishing seasons 😀. I got hold some night fishing floats ( frigging AWESOME) , can't read what it says ( Chinese I think) . I like to set the light, Inc above water hight. Dambuster method. When the reflection & the light meets 😃, that's a solid take " fish on " 🤪🎣

[@raygrange7312]

Great video Graeme. Those floats look amazing.

[@busterboy-darlingsmithsmit4874]

Great video 👍🎣🐟🎣🐟

[@freddyoutdoors]

Ace watching great cat fishing and check the new float out looks good

[@ianmiller1879]

maybe the best you have done as so nice to see you just fishing with all the info, loved it

[@neilbuckard723]

You are the Frank Spencer of fishing🤣oooooo betty🤣💯👏

[@TAFishing]

He's done a whoopsie on the carpet" ....Oooohhh...Betty....

[@DjDolHaus86]

In terms of senses the wels catfish is extremely well equipped. They have the largest amount of taste receptors of any animal known to science with well over 250,000 present on a juvenile, not only are they in the mouth, gills and on the barbels (whiskers) but their entire body is coated with taste receptors so when you're holding one it can quite literally taste your hands, a catfish is basically a big tongue. The barbels are sort of like extended probes for detecting chemical and electrical impulses given off by active and inactive food sources hiding within weed and sediment, they're used sort of like you'd use your hands for reaching down the back of the sofa to retrieve some coins. They've got an equally well developed sense of smell as well capable of detecting 1 part chemical in 10 billion parts water of certain compounds, a lot of people think that a stinky bait is the key to attracting cats but unfortunately it's a little bit more complicated in the sense that what smells strong to us in air might not be detectable at all in water. While their eyes certainly aren't their primary means for detecting food they're far from blind and unlike a lot of fish they possess what is called a tapetum lucidum which is a reflective layer within the eye used to maximise light availability at night, this is the same thing that you see reflecting light back at you when you shine a torch on a cat or other nocturnal predator in the dark. They have excellent hearing thanks to an arrangement of small bones connecting the ear canals to the swim bladder called a weberian apparatus, this means that the swim bladder acts sort of like a drum amplifying any vibrations in the environment. Like most fish they've got the sensory apparatus known as the lateral line which detects minute pressure changes in the water surrounding the fish, every time a fish moves it causes pressure changes in the water around it and by sensing these changes they can both detect other lifeforms and the shape of the surrounding environment, it's sort of like passive sonar in a submarine. The final sense possessed by a catfish is electroreception, they have tiny clusters of cells across their entire body which are stimulated by the electrical signals produced by all living organisms, these cells on the body are thought to be mainly a defensive system for detecting any predators sneaking up on them but they have a far higher density of these receptors on the front of the head used mainly for hunting. This form of detection is also common in many species of sharks as it allows them to track down prey hiding amongst rocks and coral or hiding under sand.

[@Teamlastofus]

You've got way too much free time on yours hands to type out something like this.

[@TAFishing]

Phew !!...That's what I call a comment..thanks for posting,always interesting to learn stuff..now I need to go and have a lie down to process all that..I went to Secondary school so it will take me a while...probably months ...

[@graemebrown1191]

@@TAFishing very good Graeme

[@cliveeariss880]

@@Teamlastofus Its not me, I dont know who this is

[@mattgosling2657]

That comment has got as much info as an encyclopedia and Google combined, I'm a wels catfish expert now bud so thanks

[@trudytwilite]

Hello from the United States. I'm a relatively new fan and I just adore your videos. You have a fantastic perspective and attitude about fishing and I love you theories. I have similar conversations every time I'm out fishing. I always seem to be planning my next fishing experiment. :) I've also picking up some great DIY tips like some of your homemade bobbins, etc. LOVE it!

[@TAFishing]

Hi there US of A..pleased you enjoy the films and found some useful tips.

[@bigmoncrief6071]

On the theory of fish being attracted to that red float..... I notice the fish in my aquarium all crowd round the thermostat heater LED when the main lights switch off in the evening. I think they're inquisitive. All that movement of small fish would definitely attract a predator out in the wild.

[@TAFishing]

That's what I am thinking.

[@petekeightley2973]

Those floats use little hearing aid batteries. Excellent idea and very useful for night float fishing.

[@TAFishing]

At my age it won't be long before I'm pinching the batteries out of the floats for a hearing aid !!... I SAID IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE I'M PINCHING THE BATTERIES !!!!

[@petekeightley2973]

@@TAFishing 😂😂

[@solarfunction1847]

Those floats work on the water completing a circuit of the battery to light up the led inside. It shouldn't matter if the tabs on the middle are bent out or up or down so long as water can touch them. I have similar ones for deep sea fishing that blink when they are in the water & stop when they are out of the water.

[@robertwren8878]

What a Xmas present those floats would make eh! We'd all go night fishing then. 🎄🎁 👍 now I think of it how about a session on the river with that float Graeme ?

[@TAFishing]

Good thought,.I wonder how they would do. Generally I have a legered bait in a river. Would the fish not see the bait whisk past too quick in the dark ? I don't know.

[@sparkzy2000]

Love it when you do the float fishing videos gramps🫶🏼

[@tbrownhill]

Great video Gray,,,I always watch you,I used to read your article in the fishing mags,,,wifey always asks me What I am laughing at,its you I wish I had a dad like you,used mine was a real a hole,,Im 69 apparently and still go night fishin,,can I beg something off you ,anything that you have used,, fishing ,just so I have a momento of your good self,,,so us old geezer can keep on going,,,keep em coming, Kindest Regards Tony.

[@TAFishing]

My stuff doesn't have any value !! I will see what I can find ,bear with me.

[@neilmerrick8533]

Another enjoyable video and a great catch and just wondering did you find out wear he got the floats from mate

[@XfireWTF]

Great vid!

[@georgecain8279]

Nice one G Man

[@shaunjones6049]

Fair play 👍 you get the results. 🤔and without the tarty tackle that catch more anglers than fish. I bet tackle companies are queuing up to get you to use their product’s.

[@TAFishing]

Haha..(.Not !! )....nothing like catching fish on somethying cheap and basic.

[@shaunjones6049]

@@TAFishing As long as your catching and enjoying your fishing 👍 that’s what it’s all about. Watercraft is more important than fancy kit. I fished a match on a small lake once and a guy turned up after the match fishermen had drawn their pegs and asked if he could pleasure fish one of the empty pegs. He had a 6ft rod and all his fishing kit was carried in a carrier bag . 🤔Okay I said as long as you’re quiet , a few snigger’s and comments from some of the match fishermen regarding the guys kit as he walked up the bank and chose his peg. The match whistle sounded and we (the match men started fishing . Well it was winter and hard going odd fish being caught here and there a real struggle 🙄. Then the guy started to fish with his 6ft rod and straight away he was into quality tench and carp one after another 😄 he just couldn’t go wrong 😳. The match was so slow we were all watching him, 🙄 fish after fish . Moaning from some of the match men, who let him fish!! it’s not right ! 🙄 he’s caught more than all of us combined 🤨 Well after a long fish-less 2 hrs for me , the guy packs up his shopping bag and comes walking down the bank past me

[@shaunjones6049]

So I said to him, your not leaving already are you ?? and he replied in a LOUD voice so everyone on the lake could hear him. YES MY WORK HERE IS DONE.😄🤣😂 Talk about rubbing it in 🤣😂😄 And having the last Laff on the guys who took the pee out of him👍 No substitute for Watercraft 😉

[@jimmyfireball]

I had a float like that years ago. I believe they work by it being an open circuit, and the conductivity water completes the connection. As soon as you took it out of the water the light went off. Back in the water, light back on again. A clever and yet simple design.

[@djihe]

Monster session Graeme! I actually do require you to tell me what the bait was! Tell you what, you can tell me first then shoot me. Keep them videos coming... Love every single one.

[@TAFishing]

Hard to believe,but I tried it a couple of nights ago for Zander on Bury Fisheries old lake...and caught !...even I was shocked that a Zander would take it...Next stop...Barbel on the River Wye.

[@cameronwhite3990]

Hi graham now vale farm is closed for the winter is there anywhere local to the Newbury area you’d recommend

[@TAFishing]

I don't know the Newbury area at all I'm afraid..try contacting either the local fishing club or a tackle shop for info.

[@cameronwhite3990]

@@TAFishing ok will do thank you for replying to my question

[@benhooks4240]

Those floats look really good if you do find out where to get them please post a video please.

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

Greame fascinated by the Wun Hung Lo Fukushima 'waste' float. Hahahahaha.

[@TAFishing]

Haha...I guess that is why its glowing !!..I should be taking Iodine tablets ....

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

@@TAFishing Don't confuse iodine with bromine. The lead will not work in the pencil!

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

@@TAFishing There's still young fella enthusiasm in you, it's great to see. Coupled with a shot of Milliganaesque humour of course.

[@peterwatts6816]

Hi Graham I do believe lights on maywest life vest work on the same principle

[@ageingangler419]

It doesn't really matter what angle the wires on the sides of the float are. The circuit inside is looking for a drop in resistance (caused by immersion ot to a lesser extent by handling) between the wires which then switches the small LED in the tip. I assume the sealing tape wrapped around the electrodes is to stop the light switching on inadvertantly by handling or damp storage.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@spring899]

I think were all just glad it's not that pike video again Graeme 😁

[@dardarbings2920]

Yes xd

[@TAFishing]

Haha..Yes, well with over 1000 films up I guess we can make a cockup once in a while...Hope to put the right one up on Sunday(We hope !!!)

[@spring899]

@@TAFishing just kidding with you Graeme. You're an actual legend .

[@hunter111uk]

Me too, the Pike Fishing Series wasn't it?🤣

[@robshaw3655]

Ive got some funny waggler type floats in the same white plastic and tip markings from china. The bottom of the float has a short length of braid to amother small piece of plastic which will push into a float adaptor

[@vindivergilio3482]

Excellent video. I always use lighted floats, or 'Tinkerbells' as we call them, for night fishing for any species. What's a p.i.a. about some of them is the light blinks and lemme just say, that plays havoc with your night vision. Easy fix though, either replace the bulb with a non blinker or if there is a flashing circuit, disconnect it. Question: do you ever use the red and white ball type floats? If so, what is your opinion of them compared to the type you use? That's all I use unless it is a Tinkerbell. They are usually clear. Another night fishing tip is, depending on where I am fishing. Sometimes I will elasticated one of those tiny light sticks to the tip of my rod so I know where the tip is. Helps out if I am in a spot with low hanging branches. As far as the light attracting the fish.....most definately. When me and one of my fishing buddies go out at night on a local lake, he will sometimes take a 4 or 6 inch light stick and suspend it about 12 inches off a rock and drop it in the water. It seems to increase the number of fish we catch. Personally, I don't like doing this as it kind of takes the sport out of it. Thank you again and we shall...see you in the next ome.

[@davidkelly1298]

At around 36:40 I heard someone else say yeah. Was that Smith?....lol

[@TAFishing]

No,that was Mick the owner.

[@oldrth]

The camera looks like a War Of The Worlds tripod ship 😂

[@neilbuckard723]

Lucky no7 peg👍

[@TAFishing]

I was there last night with another type of night float..determined to try the island swim..I get there for 4pm.But there are guys already on it..where should I go ??....Correct..back to peg 7...Another load of Catfish to 20 !!!..

[@stephenasbridge878]

Good to see that the Top Gun deck chair is still going….

[@TAFishing]

Only just,it collapsed the other day.I had to use an anaesthetic while I effected the required repairs with bolts and washers...Hopefully last a bit longer.

[@ethanclarke6607]

Wow great session there, well done👍 will we ever find out what the secret bait is?

[@TAFishing]

I have just caught Zander on so I feel it needs more testing....

[@jonathanphillips3257]

Good video mate, floats are on ebay and in uk 👍

[@paulhoward1895]

I'm thinking tape one of those floats to a pike float👍

[@barryduncan]

Another good video with no bullshit

[@Edward1312]

Is there anything in that lake other than catfish, they must all be cannibals!

[@TAFishing]

I have had plenty of Carp up to 16lbs from the lake ,but I believe there are bigger in there. I certainly wouldn't want to be a 3 -inch Roach swimming around once its gets to low light levels.

[@Dadas0560]

*I'm not an expert, I just catch'em.* 👍😆

[@felgate11]

Myagi (Pat Morita) says - Best not hide light under bushel!!

[@petermccahon6485]

what happened to the pike fishing film

[@TAFishing]

It was a dupe by mistake..I have so many films backed up it got double uploaded.

[@Geneticlyinsane1]

Been a beach fishermen all my life and have considered trying freshwater many times and more frequently over the last few years as the fishing on the south coast has got worse and worse every year , now I know a lot of carp guys use there rods for sea fishing but what from the salt world can be used for freshwater ?

[@TAFishing]

I think you can go from Carp or Pike rods to beach as I have done that many times,probably got a film up on the playlist somewhere.,but not so easy going the other way...Best to check out secondhand forums or clubs and try to pick up cheap Carp or Pike rods, and you certainly don't need those massive pit reels that I could land sharks on. Just a basic balanced outfit. 2lb test curve rods I would think.

[@Geneticlyinsane1]

@@TAFishing thanks for taking the time to reply , I live in the same area ( Portsmouth ) and the fishing has been dire around here so I think I will definitely start looking around for some more info about local freshwater clubs etc

[@mbontekoe3358]

The floats you can buy from Ali Express they are very cheap even if they only last one outing.

[@mbontekoe3358]

"1pcs Fishing Float LED Electric Float Light + Battery Deep Water Float Fishing Tackle Bobber Fishing Gear With electrons" they cost around 80p each

[@fisherman5517]

where can these floats be purchased from .

[@TAFishing]

I have no idea,someone said look online ?

[@aaronditchfield781]

I used to have those battery powered night floats, they were amazing but.....i learned the hard way like alot probably did Graeme, if you didnt use a hooklink it would be a costly mistake at 20 quid a pop hahaha

[@TAFishing]

I thought someone said they were only 80p each ??

[@TheBurpeeFisherman]

Does anyone know where I can get these floats from please

[@TAFishing]

I think further down the comments somebody did say ..I think they were onEbay.

[@aaronbaines5486]

Hi Ta fishing how do I get unsnag without breaking the line?

[@TAFishing]

No magic tricks I'm afraid,you could try pulling from different directions but be very wary of the end gear catapulting back at you,especially with mono line which stretches. I nearly lost an eye once when a lead bulleted back and split my eyebrow open,and that was sea fishing.

[@graemebrown1191]

Happy Friday boys✌

[@Angrypostman1977]

Can we have the details of the float please to buy

[@TAFishing]

Someone gave them to me,but it says somewhere on the comments page where they can be bought.

[@dougiepaine449]

hello Graeme nice vid as usual but has your tash got darker or has your hair got greyer?

[@TAFishing]

Yes, it had a pasting of "Just for Men" so it makes me look even younger..The hair is deffo going greyer but I'm not plastering my bonce in all that colouring ...

[@steverpcb]

It's Squid season and a full moon !

[@TAFishing]

But are they there or have the BFT eaten them all ????

[@steverpcb]

@@TAFishing BFT ???

[@trudytwilite]

I have to find that float!

[@pirththee]

Wow. I thought you were pulling out a syringe.Time to move the chair closer to the TV.

[@yellowseven48]

You can get squid jigs that work on the same principle as those floats

[@TAFishing]

Maybe its the same company that makes the floats.

[@yellowseven48]

@@TAFishing I would doubt it but they are all made in China and plenty on ebay and amazon

[@mikegallagher1967]

you can buy 20 of these floats on ebay for £11.87... there are ones that change colour at a bite.. very handy to have in your box

[@TAFishing]

Mine never changed colour..never had the chance..they went from orange to black as they got ripped under the surface with a Catfish on....

[@paulpiker5909]

The ones you are using are from aliexpress, have a few myself, only 2 or 3 quid 👍👍

[@Thanetian577]

Fishing Float LED Electric Light Deep Water Tackle Bobber Built-in Battery

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Wow GMan.

[@kingrafa3938]

Great fishing trip Graeme 👍

[@TAFishing]

Worked out well...I enjoyed it..not too cold.

[@neilholden9675]

Graeme have you had some boot polish on your moustache.

[@TAFishing]

No,that's the Just for men....If the phone goes and I forget its on the colour goes too dark and its the Groucho Marks look. I refuse to use it on my hair though,that goes grey with the worry of getting a film up on a Friday for you guys !!

[@neilholden9675]

@@TAFishing on holiday the other side of the world and still watching

[@Keith_Lard]

Hi Graham the 3 symbols mean ELECTRONIC FLOAT

[@philbench7622]

They're rubbish pìss taking floats GRAHAME 😨 ....Stop taking the Mickey & having a chuckle! 😂

[@TAFishing]

I can do no more than catch lots of fish using them ?? Just to let you know I was out a couple of nights ago getting Zander on nightlights....Catch is on the Bury Fisheries Facebook I think...Can't help it if the fish like them.

[@philbench7622]

@@TAFishing I know that you're a brill angler Grahame. I was just joking about those horrendous fishing floats 😂... I'm 66 years old & been around the block a few times. I'm always open to new ideas, except horrendous fishing floats 😂 ❤

[@wilkodog5252]

Well seeing as you forgot half your gear you did a good job filming mate👍🏻 your not as daft as you look are you🤪🤪😁

[@TAFishing]

No I am as daft as I look,but the secret is I don't take myself too seriously. Once you get in the senior years you start to realise image doesn't mean a thing,except to others. Got to be comfortable in your own skin I think is the saying.

[@neilbuckard723]

Why can't you reveal the bait? Is that a ploy to watch more graeme?

[@TAFishing]

I'll hang on to the bait for a while.If I put it up I generally get ripped off others, end up reading about "their" method in a periodical or its on another KZbin channel...I don't have much of an "edge" but this bait appears to be the one. People can watch or not watch,I don't mind...KZbin is not compulsory...Maybe in a weaker moment I will miss cutting the bait out in the edit stage and it will appear.

[@neilbuckard723]

Graeme shhhhh have a minute let us take in the environment shhhhhhh

[@TheeSurfer]

Graeme I just found out the problem with my grandad’s 2nd reel and I’ve fixed it and now I have two reels!!

[@TAFishing]

Well done repairing,and good luck with the reels.

[@TheeSurfer]

@@TAFishing thx

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏

[@sme70]

👍👍👍🎣

[@stoner8440]

🎣

[@petermarsh1900]

😁

[@aorticmonkey]

Those floats are not new, i had one 30 years ago, never worked out how to use it.

[@danm339]

After watching you miss fish after fish with no weight to pull the massive catfish hooks home without you striking.. I'm learning 6oz pull that hook home..

[@TAFishing]

I don't use any massive Catfish hooks ??

[@danm339]

@@TAFishing hi Graham I'm new to wels catfish and I'm trying to get my first. the hooks sold for catfishing seem absolutely monstrous hence why I thought that was the norm? Any tips for a novice would-be cat fisher?

[@TAFishing]

I don't use the Catfish hooks except for Blue Sharks,Tope and Conger eel .Size 2 freshwater hook,wide gape is about all I use ,and in the UK that has managed Catfish to 50lbs..If you go abroad then you will want a bigger hook ,but a lot of the guiding services provide the tackle anyway. Up to you what you use,but that's all I use...

[@danm339]

@@TAFishing thanks Graham you are a legend sir.

[@Geneticlyinsane1]

Just did some searching on the old interwebs and found the floats on a well known internet auction site for a fiver for 5 floats

[@TAFishing]

£1 each ??? That would be worth it for just one Catfish in the net....

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

Crack open more spag bol, float at dawn coming up.

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

What do I have to do with this?

[@PurpleBassThumb]

Your thumbnail at first glance looks like a hypodermic needle, I don’t know how the bots will see it but they might flag it because of that but I don’t know.