Float Fishing The Traditional Waggler - Fun Session!

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Float Fishing The Traditional Waggler - Fun Session!
After a series of big matches, Fish'O Mania and Maver Match This qualifiers, where the pressure has really been on we decided to get out on the banks for a general pleasure fishing session. To go back to basics and to go back to where our fishing began - a simple session using float fishing tactics, with the traditional waggler.
Fishing a lake which we knew was crammed with fish, of all different species, we set out simply to catch whatever was in our peg, with the main aim being a few simple enjoyable hours pleasure fishing.
To find out exactly how we got on and perhaps find out a few tips along the way, watch this latest installment, from the waters edge.
As usual we hope you enjoy it and any feedback is always much appreciated.
Tight Lines
From The Waters Edge TV

[@ianashcroft7865]

I have followed 'From the Waters Edge TV' for a few years. This latest video takes me back almost 60 years. The great thing about these videos and their presenter is that everything is 'down to earth' ! No airs and graces just plain honest everyday fishing and techniques. Keep up the good work you have an awful lot of admirers. We all need to be reminded at times what fishing is all about, enjoyment and a release at times from the pressures of everyday life. Best Regards Ian

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Ian Ashcroft first of all thanks for taking the time to comment, it's nice to hear from you, especially as you say you've followed us from the start, it means a lot. Glad you enjoy the videos - hearing positive feedback like yours is one of the reasons why we do what we do. Thanks once again, we hope your fishing is going well too!! Tight lines, cheers Chris. :-)

[@colinlaw691]

I always like float fishing. Always good to go back to basics remember how we fell in love with the sport

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

It is indeed Colin! It's nice to sit and watch a float on the surface, it's even nicer if it slides under too! :-D

[@richardlloydevans9258]

Great video Steve you explain your methods and rigs really clearly and for all to understand. Keep up the good work mate and keep the video`s coming. thanks Richard Lloyd Evans

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks +richard Lloyd evans glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment. We'll have lots more to come this year too! :-) Hope your fishing is going well, tight lines, cheers Chris.

[@TheMojophotos]

Never been a match angler and never will be. This is the best type of fishing there is. Nice video of you going back to your roots.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@christiaandiedericks9383]

been watching your channel for a while, you guys are the best coarse/match fishing channel on YT.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments Christiaan, they are much appreciated. Glad you are enjoying our video's and channel. :-)

[@smiff4748]

Great video. Just what I needed to see after 20 years away from fishing. I started fishing again 12 months ago and I'm enjoying it immensely. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments mate, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your fishing :-)

[@andrewcrowne-spencer7907]

Im in the same boat, last time i fished it was roach and rudd, but to go to a day ticket and catch 4-8lb carp in numbers is great

[@simondgrass]

Exactly the same here. I’d forgotten how much I love it 🎣

[@simondgrass]

Just gone back after 20 years, and did exactly this. Lovely feeling!

[@neilmurphy1927]

Great video guys I started as most do fishing this way , my daughters 5 now we watch your channel together when it warms up we are going to fish this method , carnt beat it no pressure kick back enjoy , the rod offer was to say thanks for. Your work , but no worries guys tight lines!!!!!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks as always Neil, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Chris.

[@bobnudd]

Brilliant! for me there is no better way to fish than on a float ! keep them comming thumbs up

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Stuart Unsworth glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind comments! :-)

[@gee3883]

Another great vid mate, I've watched quite a few of yours now, always good advice and tips from a great angler, thanks,

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments Graham and for taking the time to post them. Glad you enjoyed the video :-)

[@gee3883]

Your welcome mate

[@erwinphilips8632]

Been waiting for it.. great vid guys, well done again ;).. Greetz from Holland

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Haha, thanks erwin philips glad you enjoyed it! Nice to hear from you all the way over in Holland too!! :-)

[@trev1801]

Top man . Bring back more waters like this .

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks trev 1 glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@boodlewoodle]

great video guys waggler fishing is so much fun

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers +boodlewoodle sometimes you can't beat a bit of back to basics fishing... simple float set-up etc! :-) Love it. Hope your fishing is going well, tight lines, cheers Chris.

[@archielawfull4958]

I remember doing this sort of thing when I started fishing I should really do it again because it's so simple and fun

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

It is indeed mate, I think it's where everyone starts! Great to re-visit it and fish like this every so often! :-) Hope your fishing is going well. Cheers Chris

[@mrbtboydify]

Love this vid, I'm an allrounder so your channel is very helpful. Float fishing is always a pleasure of mine tho when I realy want to relax and switch off by concentrating on just one thing, the float. Shame it's not like the old days when just the odd person here and there used a feeder on the lake or river while most float fished. Also a shame that most kids now go straight into carp fishing and even kids have said to me it's all about catching big carp when I've asked them if they've ever tried float fishing and even said to me float fishing ain't proper fishing lol.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers +Barry Boyd glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind comments! :-) Ahhh I know what you mean, I think everyone should start off float fishing, that's how me and Steve both did - catching small Perch and Roach etc I remember fishing for a year or so before I even caught my first proper carp! Altho I say proper it was a fish of 6lb, but I was so chuffed! Hope your fishing is going well, cheers Chris.

[@TheNoxPlay]

Love This, good Luck from Germany !

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks TheNoxPlay nice to hear from you! :-)

[@davidbrierley4291]

Another great video. 👍🏻

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks David Brierley glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@danielhaddon1453]

QUALITY CHANNEL IM STARTING FISHING AGAIN AFTER A 4 YEAR BREAK AND TEACHING THE MRS WHO HAS NEVER CAUGHT AT FISH ! SO A NICE FEW TIPS AS SHES JUST WATCHED THIS WITH ME ! SO THANKS MATE ! : ) : )

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments Daniel and for taking the time to post them. Glad you are enjoying the videos - hope your fishing is going well!

[@shaunfarrington7361]

Great video, back to basics, this is fishing at its best for me. I'd so much rather do it this way as opposed to sitting all day long waiting for a big carp, each to their own though.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments Shaun, glad you enjoyed the video! Sometimes you can't beat a day fishing the simple waggler! :-) Hope you've been catching a few.

[@shaunfarrington7361]

@@FromTheWatersEdgeTV I've not been since I was a kid, I'm 35 now and I've been watching these videos for some inspiration. Going to be heading to my local tackle shop once Xmas is over and done with so I can get going again, thanks for the inspiration, tight lines my friend 👍

[@andyormerod6009]

another top vid guys keep um coming

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers Andy Ormerod glad you enjoyed it!

[@dansimpson3824]

ur the best from the waters edge keep going

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks +Dan Simpson we do intend to! :-)

[@myke.h2913]

Nothing like waggler fishing as you say "it's what fishings all about"

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Myke, you're right there! Can't beat a day fishing for 'bites' on the float! :-)

[@burimcanolli5421]

Love this, good luck from kosovo

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks tazi tazat nice to hear from you!! :-) Hope your fishing is going well.

[@rosshughes3438]

Nice work once again boys. Cracking video. Any plans for more running water videos come the new season, stick float fishing especially? Norfolk broads withdrawl symptoms i reckon!!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers Ross Hughes glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment! We are looking forward to June 16th and will hopefully have a few sessions on the river in the coming months! :-)

[@MethodFeeder]

Nice video my friend !👍👍👍👍👍

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@davidsteer1941]

Great video. When I use maggots I get inundated with small roach etc. especially in summer. Any suggestions?

[@johnknight3948]

Back to basics like it

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers John Knight we thought it was worth doing, going back to basics and our childhood! :-)

[@JohnJones-ji1um]

I always waggler fish with match rod reel 6lb low diametre line n get upto 8lb 10lb carp we ease best way to fish n always fished that way as its a mixture of fish n always busy great video n great way n best way to fish 👍

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments John, glad you enjoyed it!

[@callumknights3198]

The way he thew the roach back after the first mirror

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

I didn't notice that +Callum Knights will take a look!

[@richardlloydevans9258]

do you guys think you may be able to travel up to South Wales and try maybe the famous River Wye or a water you have never fished.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi +richard Lloyd evans you never know, one day we might be able too! It's quite a trek for us though, as we live in Norfolk!

[@MangoParrot01]

Is a size 12 hook ok for river fishing with maggots and corn

[@pmay222]

match fishing is great..the added pressure of competition is challenging.... i got to a high-ish standard myself...id always place top 3 in club matches...and could win section in an open..came 2nd in an open(had a great peg)... but my enthusiasm waned after a long run of crap matches on crap venues... 300 peg match on the thames, scratched 1lb 12oz of silvers...match won with 30+lb from end peg near boating marina... same names getting top pegs EVERY bloody week..... ya soon get disillusioned..... everyone there was at a high level...and it just becomes a draw lottery, no different to going bingo..... but i never lost the love for a day like this pleasure fishing on waggler..lot less tackle to carry...and plenty of tea and cake .... great little lake but it flatters you being so easy.... i had daiwa matchlight 12 an 13ft rods like yours an daiwa 120m closed face reel..... great memories

[@DomFishingUK]

the best way to fish

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Better than grenade?

[@levondecarlo]

Hello from Texas, USA!! Love your shows. My question is why do you put your fish in the netted bag even though you're going to release them? Thanks mate...

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Levon de Carlo nice to hear from you from so far away!!! :-) Thanks for the kind comments too. We normally only use the netted bag (keepnet) for match fishing situations, however we sometimes use it to keep the fish in for a little while so they don't swim off and tell there mates! Haha. Sometimes when fishing for shoal fish, if you catch one and then release it straight away it can often swim back out to where it was caught from and spook the others.

[@levondecarlo]

Hello from Texas, USA!! Love your shows. My question is why do you put your fish in the netted bag even though you're going to release them?

[@Liofa73]

Probably so there's no chance of a re-catch.

[@MrTim207]

The keepnet is normally used in matches so the total amount of fish caught can be weighed at the end. Not many places allow keepnets to be used for recreational fishing nowadays though. It's quite satisfying to see your whole catch together at the end of the day when you can use one though.

[@LeighWinspear]

Another cracking vid lads. how did you get on at fisho and maver match this?

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Leigh Winspear glad you enjoyed the video! Steve has fished both Maver and Fish'o qualifiers, he's won his section a few times, but not qualified yet! Fingers crossed for him, I think he still has a few matches to go!

[@TheOasisboy]

great vid steve,lovely place is it day ticket and where is it

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Kevin Saward it's a little lake in Norfolk that Steve's uncle knows of, it's not a day ticket though unfortunately.

[@vladimirtemnyalov7059]

Pleasure to watch! Keep it up! BTW What was the fish on 11:13...Ide?.. went too fars

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Vladimir Temnyalov glad you enjoyed the video! :-) Yeah it was an Ide.

[@sonnyhill7488]

I have been fishing for a while but I have only been catching little roach. Could you give me some tips on what to use and what bait please.

[@sonnyhill7488]

I would like to catch some bigger fish like carp.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Sonny, have a look through our video's on our channel, we have tonnes of (hopefully) helpful info!

[@alanweir37]

Welcome back nice video, do you always change you maggots after every cast.?

[@nathanbell8002]

Yes because it refreshed the scent

[@alanweir37]

Thanks Nathan. Very helpful.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Alan Weir yeah Nathan is spot on, it's best to change your maggots every cast, keep them fresh and wriggling! :-)

[@kathymcloughlin5340]

what is better plane groundbat or colerd groundbat

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

We tend to like darker ground baits +Kathy Mcloughlin however I don't believe theres necessarily a right or wrong answer. :-)

[@scottkelly1607]

great video, still amateur at the sport & just looking for tips for exactly this type of fishing. just trying to copy the set up. 6lb line straight through?? thanks again for the film :)

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers scott kelly glad you enjoyed the video! :-) Yeah 4-6lb line is pretty good for all round waggler fishing :-) Thanks once again and good luck with your fishing.

[@samgarrod4781]

Mint.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers Sam! 😊

[@culiopistillo6024]

nice video! the rod you use its 13 Ft?

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. :-) And yes it is.

[@mrlocorio4291]

Im waggler fishing tomorrow, if I'm super super lucky my "bag" will consist of the fish that tried to escape @14:33

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Haha, nice one mate, hope you caught a few! :-D

[@norfolkangler4477]

Where is this lake if you don't mind me asking I'm in Hellesdon

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi +Jack carp angler Fairweather it's a little lake on the outskirts of Norwich that Steves uncle looks after, however its private I'm afraid, so apologies about that.

[@nathanielbest6610]

nice

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers Nathaniel Best :-)

[@samtucker9493]

Where is it and what is the lake called

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

It's a lake Steve's uncle looks after in Norfolk, thats all I can say I'm afraid.

[@chrisbunce7823]

What lake was you fishing on it looks good fun

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Chris, unfortunately it's a little private lake in Norfolk that Steve's uncle helps look after.

[@chrisbunce7823]

that's a shame would of loved to give it a go thanks for the reply

[@ryansmithhd3011]

if you feel your getting bored you should try specimen carp fishing mate

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Yeah Steve does RyanSmithHD he's in the BCAC (British Carp Angling Champs) semi finals next weekend.

[@CB-xr1eg]

+RyanSmithHD Specimen carp fishing...bivvying up for 2 or 3 days and catching 1 or 2 carp? Yea right, not boring at all.

[@ryansmithhd3011]

+Jack Spratt i meant it would be a change

[@CB-xr1eg]

+RyanSmithHD Yes, a change for the worse!

[@samtucker9493]

Do u use power line

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Yes Sam, it's a good line for hook lengths.

[@li-royheling2240]

Why so small hooks? And how is it posible that a fish of that size is still on the hook? Sorry for my english.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

No worries mate! We use small hooks as it offers a neater presentation and suits the size of bait we are using.

[@sambrumpton3773]

where is this?

[@crh7742]

Nice to see this kind of fishing on youtube. Simple method, don't care what you catch as long as the floats going under. Most methods and equipment is too hi tec for me, takes all the fun/skill out of it and too expensive.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments and for taking the time to post them, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jacknoble3470]

What lake is this???

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

A little private lake that Steve's uncle runs Jack.

[@karlchaplin3437]

What lake were u fishing??

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Karl Chaplin it's a little lake that Steve's uncle knows of in Norfolk.

[@karlchaplin3437]

Could you possible tell me where? I too live in norfolk and would love to give the lake a try.

[@andyormerod6009]

wheres the famous hat gone m8 lol

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hahaha! It's been retired Andy Ormerod only comes out when we are really struggling!!! Haha.

[@ReptiChat]

New subscriber here! Really like your content.... Can you tell me where you got your hat!?

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Benn, glad you are enjoying the video's and thanks for the sub! Not sure if that exact hat is still made, but have a little look online for Daiwa Caps it should be up plenty of results. If not have a little look on Angling Directs website, they have some. We have a Tackle Box link in the video description, but don't think there's a link for the cap.

[@Mindmotivationandstimulation]

Where is this pond?

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

I can't remember Paul, I'll ask Steve for you!

[@Mindmotivationandstimulation]

Thanks mate

[@oldbloke135]

6lb line isn't "traditional waggler fishing". Before they stuck carp in every water in the country, our normal mainline for waggler fishing was 1.7lb!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Haha! :-D

[@iMertin]

Wish I had water like that near me haha the places and waters have become veryyyy shit

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

It is a cracking little place +iMertin we are very lucky to have it not too far away.

[@iMertin]

very mate tasty little spot

[@simonchaddock9330]

Crucial is a carp!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Yeah, Crucian carp are a member of the carp family. :-)

[@SiGmund63]

Crucian. Like crucial, but with an n.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Haha, indeed +Simon Glinn :-)

[@SiGmund63]

+From The Waters Edge TV great film though, a bit like my day yesterday

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks +Simon Glinn

[@mariomilic9861]

Not release fish ? :(

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Mario, all the fish were released. :-)

[@mariomilic9861]

@@FromTheWatersEdgeTV bravo ! 👍

[@Osk.S57]

I'm old so i'm biased. Old school traditional fishing is more enjoyable than modern methods. After all it's called pleasure fishing.

[@stephenisom6089]

i used to match fish but its become so expensive and holding a pole is not good ,,im strong but holding a pole is unnatural and there is no pleasure in it ,,,,its a method thats all,, you have to have not choose,then you now need an wheel barrow to push your over the top gear on ,i had forgotten why i fished for the pleasure so now its stick and pin on rivers or wag on still waters ,and now i enjoy my fishing and not fish catching two very different things,and its not bone idol match fishing ,

[@Osk.S57]

@@stephenisom6089 Absolutely spot on Stephen. Enjoy your fishing.

[@lukepugh4315]

Fishing is like a box of chocolates you never know what you going to get

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

It is indeed Luke! :-)

[@canalcahill]

Serious fish in that spot you wouldn't Wana fish in Ireland tiny roach an perch

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

That was an enjoyable day that!

[@richarddeboer8934]

Why use the holdingnet, bad habbit. My country its forbidden with good reason too.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

We only use it in some situations Richard. It's not allowed on quite a few waters in our country too.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Why type " habbit "?...bad spelling :)

[@burimcanolli5421]

.... But I don't know what line need to use for waggler Can you explain?

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi tazi tazat a mainline between 4-6lb should be suffice.

[@MrTim207]

Maxima is a good place to start

[@user-db9up9ny1y]

;) xd

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers +The gaming Lemon :-)

[@neilmason158]

great video......find it funny when lads turn up on local commie with a 13 ' rod and then you hear some numpty shout across the pond shouting you will never land a fish with long rods

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Cheers +neil mason glad you enjoyed the video :-)

[@stephenisom6089]

REAL fishing is enjoyable and why we fished,,,, in the past match anglers were just good normal anglers,,now match fishing is artificial the methods baits it become plastic and drab ,with every angler fishing the same ,and the pegs pick the winners,i would like to see some so called top anglers fishing canals rivers and natural lakes ,very few would master all three ,not like the lads back in the day, when we were equal ,not expensive tackle and 5 days a week to practice ,,,,then they turned up with some home work and did the business ,now its the same boring crowd year in year out , fishing up to 6 matches a week ,and if they win 4 out of 60 their classed as top class,or worse venue experts or a man who fishes 1 commercial 7 days a week all year round, i became bored to death with match angling or fish catching ,,i stopped altogether ,then one day found an old centerpin got out my rods got on the river and never looked back love fishing again ,your video reminded me of why cheers ,

[@ezrad5273]

Too much talking, not enough doing

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Haha, I'm sorry it wasn't to your taste +Bart Fox we can't please everyone all of the time. :-)

[@andrewcrowne-spencer7907]

get a script - repeat -repeat repeat - this guys a rambler

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Haha! Sorry Steve's presenting style wasn't to your taste.

[@levondecarlo]

Hello from Texas, USA!! Love your shows. My question is why do you put your fish in the netted bag even though you're going to release them? Thanks mate...

[@californiancondor6860]

Sure do. the one thing I missed when I fished Lake Texoma.

[@MangoParrot01]

Is a size 12 hook ok for river fishing with maggots and corn

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi azza asw I'd probably go with a 14 or 16, that should be ok. Depends on what you are targeting really though!

[@levondecarlo]

Hello from Texas, USA!! Love your shows. My question is why do you put your fish in the netted bag even though you're going to release them? Thanks mate...

[@lukesimonpfiallday3868]

normally to get a total weight :)

[@pvmchrisy]

@@lukesimonpfiallday3868 weight each fish individually then add it up?

[@MangoParrot01]

Is a size 12 hook ok for river fishing with maggots and corn

[@CB-xr1eg]

+azza asw Too big...size 18 or 16 will do...unless you're after river carp or barbel.

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

i often use 10s on rivers specially when targeting perch, chub would be fine onm a 12. yeah you might get a few less bites with bigger hooks but you land more fish IMO

[@cns180784]

With a size 12 fishing maggots and corn you could still do it i'd say. Use three maggots or two corn on the hook, possibly even four maggots and three corn. I havent done it before but if you only have size 12 hooks and want to try saving money on not buying smaller hooks then give that a try.