Barbel Fishing Under The Big Moon (Video 245)

[@silentangling]

Stunning fish and love the commentary, a true countryman

[@markerd5378]

Thank you kindly ❤

[@frosty636363]

Yet again excellent video mark cheers

[@longnetter]

Brilliant mate well done.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate 👍😀

[@darrenmcleary463]

Lovely fish mark that barbel . And having that tawny owl in the background What a evening . 🎣👍

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Darren it was a special little trip mate 👍😀

[@steffenschmidt5339]

Great great film as always Mark

[@markerd5378]

Thank you steffen 👍❤️

[@blondie853]

Worked for and well deserved Mark!.Enjoyable as ever mate.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Steve, nice when it comes right!

[@paulAnthony7236]

Enjoyed that and a nice barbel on the pin too.Belter mate 👍.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Paul, it was a feisty scrap 🙂

[@neilsmith7547]

Well done on that crazy barbel mark. Loved the owls hooting. Can't beat fishing in the dark for barbel. They always seem to come alive after sulking in the daytime. Great video mate 👍

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Neil, there's something very special hearing lwls and having a barbus, almost the icing on the cake and with the moon having been out beaming down prior I didn't think I'd get the chance of a barbel.

[@Martin-lk7uk]

Barbel and tawny owl what a wonderful combination great watch thanks👏

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Martin, they do go very much hand in hand at times. Love nocturnal bird call.

[@janedurston8939]

The Owl, the scenery, the fish, the atmosphere, your perspective it's a real tonic thank you Mark for sharing kindest regards Mr. D

[@markerd5378]

Thank you Mr D, so glad you and others enjoyed the way this short video was filmed too, it fills me with a lot of happiness to know you guys enjoy the videos as much as you do. I've got more videos being edited this evening.

[@leegordon6856]

Great barbel mark & sweet location,tight lines

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Lee 👍😊

[@Slashthedinosaur]

Beautiful scenery. Thanks mark, really enjoyed it. Hope you're well Ross

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Ross it was a pleasant evenjng and always nice to hear the owls calling. Although not always as usual to pick up a fish under a very bright moon. So I felt very fortunate. Hope you and the family are keeping well?

[@david-ci2qq]

Nice Bobby dazzler of a barbell that mate was surprised it wasn't a double defo looked it put up a good fight 👏 the old mainline 50/50 secret blend does it again lol Keep them coming mate 🤛🏻

[@markerd5378]

Cheers David yes she was cose to being a double but not quite. Yes I need to make a video on the ingredients I use with the 50/50 basemix, but it's my lucky charms 😂🍀

[@cheza7061]

That looks like a double all day long. Great video mark, your videos are always so relaxing. Tight lines. 😎🎣🐟

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Cheza, it's a real appreciative pleasure to know that you and others find the videos relaxing and enjoyable. Yes nearly a double but not quite mate.

[@wildriverguitarlockdownlic110]

Brilliant,, didn't have to wait long for that corker! Well done 👍 beautiful location and nature too!

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate, it was a quick fish and it doesn't always happen like that lol.

[@Keefiopia]

Lovely trip with a magic moon and another excellent barbel - well done Mark and thanks again

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate, it did turn out well getting the moon footage. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@robbiemorgan1676]

Top draw as always thank you for another fantastic video

[@markerd5378]

Thank you Robbie and you're welcome, there are more coming.

[@Doombar1973]

I went out to a natural lake I fish a lot last week and blanked, not a even a bite - but I saw Kingfishers, Buzzards, Green and Great-spotted Woodpeckers, Raven, Great-white Egret and Grey Heron. Maybe if I'd spent more time watching the float I might've caught something! 😂

[@markerd5378]

That sounds as good as catching, what a mixture of wildlife!

[@markosborne9726]

Hi Mark what can i add to what has allready been said. Will sum it up in a few words superb setting, nature and a cracking Barbel. I had some success yesterday with perseverance i managed a nice chub just under 5lb on a local river. What we going to do after the 16th gawd only knows. Look forward to the next vid mate 👍

[@markerd5378]

Thanks and that's a nice result Mark. I know what you're saying, I'm sure my mum will find plenty of household DIY stuff for me to be doing 🙄😭😂

[@romansivak1081]

Absolutely fantastic. What more to say. Another great film. Well done Mark, magical atmosphere 👌👍

[@markerd5378]

Thanks ever so much Roman 🙏👍

[@jackiejames526]

Brilliant video as always Mark . Thank you for sharing as always 😊

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Jackie I was lucky to get the moon and the owls and indeed a barbel, the planets aligned as usually a full moon can kill off any bites.

[@andyobrien5696]

Awesome Mark, cracking fish, brilliant video. Well done mate

[@markerd5378]

Thank you Andy, glad you enjoyed it, it made taking a longer camera lens to get the moon footage worthwhile.

[@larryroberts1844]

You're on a roll Mark keep it up great angling

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Larry, glad you're enjoying the videos mate. I'm editing quite a few more currently.

[@_-Spoons-_]

Great video mate and a lovely fish to boot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Lee 👍😀

[@stephenbrooks1337]

Lovely stuff 😁🎣👌

[@markerd5378]

Cheers bud 😊🍻

[@tadhghayden8440]

There goes the Tawney owl... Worthy bit of fishing that...I actually enjoy the fact that I enjoy my blanks...enjoy the fact that the fishing can be challenging...

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Hayden. I must agree with you regarding blanks and tough trips, the challenge is what draws me back to most of my rivers, the wildlife and surroundings and chance of a fish or two or learning from a tricky trip.

[@PzPunto]

Beautifull barbel! And what a great setting. Thanks for taking us with you on yet another fantastic fishing adventure!

[@markerd5378]

You're very much welcome and thanks for taking time to watch the videos, because it makes me very happy to be able to share them.

[@captainfrank01]

Great video Mark, much preferred the way you did the intro this time and once again you came up trumps with a real corker, well done!

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Frank, I thought it was a little less waffle and came out better in some ways.

[@captainfrank01]

@@markerd5378 Wasn’t suggesting that you waffle Mark, just that mixing up how you open the video is a good strategy!

[@markerd5378]

@@captainfrank01 no mate I just mean I do waffle at times haha. I agree about mixing things up, sometimes the atmosphere of where you're fishing should be first and foremost.

[@Ironsmiler]

Barn Owls are stunnning.

[@markerd5378]

One of the most magnificent birds, they have an almost ethereal aura to them.

[@ScottEverett3]

Cracking video and another lovely barbel mate 👏👏

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate it was good to pick up one up under bright full moon conditions. Any fishing plans for this weekend?

[@ScottEverett3]

@@markerd5378 yes mate popping to the new lake today then going on the Chelmer Sunday

[@darionmcneely8812]

Way to go mark! Keep it up.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Darion 🍻👍😊

[@esppaul644]

Great stuff again mark

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Paul 👍❤️

[@61barrackroad]

Your videos get better & better Mark. Love the wildlife, very lucky to catch an owl calling too. Well done really enjoyed this one buddy. 😎👍

[@markerd5378]

Many thanks Robert, it made lugging a tele photo lens along for the trip worthwhile for the moon footage, the owls being captured calling out at the same time was just sheer good fortune. Glad you enjoyed it as much as you did.

[@ianglamb]

Thanks for another great video Mark - mind your fingers!

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Ian and don't I know it, ouch! 😬😂

[@momentsinanglingessence855]

Beautiful owl sounds! 🦉. Great fish as well mate, definitely gave you the run around!. I use Blackrock, particular the early float rods had a fantastic action that absorbed the strain on the line so well, I believe the company founder used to work for Drennan.

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate, regarding the black rock rods now that is very interesting regarding drennan and probably explains a lot regarding why they're so nice.

[@markjones919]

Quality video !!

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Mark 👍😀

[@grahamjones3906]

what a minter well done

[@markerd5378]

Cheers Graham it was fighting fit mate. Thanks for watching 👍

[@daveriley7075]

Cracking fish mate, just sat on the river ribble hoping for a backend bar of gold

[@markerd5378]

Very best of luck David. Hope you get your end tackle tugged lol.

[@stephenisom6089]

nice video mark lovely river mr crabtree style ,no wind and a cracking fish barbus like a giant golden gudgeon on steroids ,,great stuff yes there is a difference between fishing / angling... and,,,, fish ...catching just getting them in casting and rushing to get another one is not good.. ,i use a centre pin on rivers with a stick float it just feels right ,running through a glide with a bit of pace ,and you have control of the speed,not the river,....one tip mark the great late billy lane many years ago told me this.. his advice was not to use the smallest lightest float but one that is easy to cast and bullies the river not the other way around and it works. too,,.well until your next adventure down by the waters edge tight lines mark,,

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks Stephen, to be fair the breeze did pick up later on and cloud a little but it was a lovely evening! Well said regarding fishing and catching, every moment should be fully tasted and enjoyed,no rushing. Very good point about the float and bullying the river and flow.

[@jameshiggins7574]

Good video injoy them 👍

[@markerd5378]

Thank you James, cheers for your support👍

[@Nick-01536]

To see and hear the wildlife makes fishing that bit more special 👍👍👍 What overcoat were you wearing there Mark,it looks just the job for cold and damp weather. I've yet to find the perfect fishing coat .

[@markerd5378]

Thanks nick and I agree with you. The coat is a ridge line monsoon smock, material similar to goretex. Very good and nicely designed with a longer back end and zip to adjust the waist gusset. They're not cheap, new around £150. I got mine second hand and a lot cheaper due to some holes in the wrist.

[@Nick-01536]

@@markerd5378 cheers sir,will take a look 👍

[@johnmorgan7258]

Nice barbel that Mark well done mate great angling 👍👏

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks John 👍

[@stewarttyler6445]

I find the problem with a centre pin is if you get a good sized fish on you need both hands on the rod and reel which makes it hard to get the landing net into operation.

[@markerd5378]

Thumb pressure is generally enough but it helps to have the right size pin to match your hand size, I don't have particularly large hands unfortunately, I was probably a porcelain doll in a previous life 😂

[@stewarttyler6445]

@@markerd5378 Very nice video. My comment related to accidently catching a 21lb carp on a local river during a chubbing session.

[@markerd5378]

@@stewarttyler6445 cheers Stewart! I've had some nice carp on the pin using thumb control and barbel over 15, but the drum I find has to match your hand size, some pins aren't suited to smaller hands and some hands aren't right for smaller pins. The reel in this video doesn't fully match my smaller fingers/thumbs but it's workable and its got the strongest check I've seen, certainly would wake the dead lol. Glad you enjoyed the video too mate, I always love making them for you guys.

[@stevejeffrey7948]

Thanks for another good vlog, What is the coat you are wearing? I have been looking for one that is thigh length or at least goes past my bum to allow me to sit on it,

[@markerd5378]

Steve it's a Ridge line monsoon classic. However mine was second hand, new they are expensive, around £150. They are very very very good.

[@malcstevenson5921]

Mark I am thinking of getting the same electric bike you have from AliExpress. I was wondering how you have found it on your trips. I mainly fish rivers in my area (middle and upper Severn, the Teme, the Lugg etc and I think the electric bike would be a big help as I can't walk very far owing to a health issue. Any comment would be much appreciated. Love the videos by the way.

[@markerd5378]

Hello there Malc, I'd say go ahead, I love mine and have done a fair few miles with the pedal assist without any issues at all mate 👍👍

[@malcstevenson5921]

@@markerd5378 Thanks for that Mark. A couple of things if you don't mind. Did you have any issues with AliExpress and does your bike have the electric only option as well as pedal assist?

[@markerd5378]

@@malcstevenson5921 I got mine via amazon but basically same seller as Ali express which is probably now your best option. Yes it has pedal assist and can be restricted or pure electric.

[@japautosalon]

And yet again mark another clonking barbus 👍

[@markerd5378]

Thanks Mezza, soon be the hiatus!

[@joshuahague9140]

Great video mate what line size do you use?

[@markerd5378]

Cheers mate and In this video I'm using 12lb technium.

[@paulwhymper-williams1238]

Another corker!

[@markerd5378]

Thank you Paul 👍

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[@markerd5378]

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[@markerd5378]

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