Guru A-Class Whip Review with Big Bird

Big Bird reviews the new 4m ‪@TackleguruTV‬ A-Class Whip at Tunnel Barn Farm to see if it can handle fierce fighting F1’s.

[@divin777]

I like your style, it’s warm and friendly! I like the clarity of your pronunciation for people that don’t have English as a primary language. Thank you for your work!

[@boris100ish]

Another awesome production BB your enthusiasm and excitement is infectious. Your explanation and commentary throughout is perfect just the right amount of info and chat. Affordable tackle clearly doesn’t mean no fish or fun. Thanks for taking your time to share. All the best Pete 👍🎣🎣 tight lines

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks so much Pete, glad the excitement comes across… me, just being me on the bank 😂 appreciate your feedback as always buddy 👍🏻 BB

[@leegarner6013]

Great fun. Looks a nice bit of kit too.

[@jasonk6343]

I got one of these whips after watching this video and had a great days fishing,quick, easy and so much fun!

[@FirstTimeFishing]

It’s fantastic fun Jason! You certainly know when there’s a fish on 😆 BB

[@leeconnor5405]

Spot on big bird I love how you give your all keep up the good work and the videos coming!

[@robertreid7221]

Brilliant stuff BB. I'm in my 70's and have just returned to coarse fishing after a thirty year affair with fly fishing. I've never owned a whip, and your video has convinced me to buy one, thankyou sir.✌❤ Bob

[@NeilFeltham]

I am a pleasure angler and was struggling a bit of late at my local fishery. This video opened my eyes to a very simple method that I never even considered. Well I decided to invest in a whip, a system whip (8M) yeah a bit pricey however, the reason for opting for this is that I live very close to a canal and I wanted to use it on my local fisheries as well so that I have a range of 3 - 8m depending on where I am and the fish are. Anyway I am waffling. I went out to one of the bigger fisheries in the central belt of Scotland yesterday (Saturday 28th May) and decided to spend the day fishing only on the whip and I was not disappointed. Well the catch was a mass of perch and roach. A few Bream, 1 Ide, 1 mirror carp (about 1lb) and the highlight was a lovely tench at about 1 1/2lb. What a day! Another great video that motivated me try other methods of fishing which is why I subscribed. A very simple and cost effective method that I will be introducing my stepsons to. Keep up the good work!

[@FirstTimeFishing]

This is such a great comment Neil! Breath of fresh air mate… so good to hear about your day and how this video opened up a different perspective on fishing in general! It’s really made me smile! Welcome to the channel and I look forward to reading more comments from you in the future… thanks for sharing 👍🏻 BB

[@robertmansell3667]

Superb job,love your enthusiasm 👏👏👏

[@crucianandy5008]

Simple basic tackle and look at the smile on your face cracking video buddy👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Incredibly fun day Andy! You’re spot on! 👍🏻 BB

[@northshoreproductions3787]

Really enjoyed that Bud Bird. 😂 Regularly watch, Carl, Snagged Bro and the Gingerfisherman but glad to have discovered you too. Great enthusiasm. Also sold me on the whip. Gonna be getting one for my lad. 👌

[@dickdick999]

About 25 years ago I cought a 7 pound carp on a 5 m whip. The whip spent more time with the top in the water to help fight and as I recall it took about 20 mins to land the thing. Good video. I may just treat myself to one oif those.👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

They’re a great piece of kit for the money, great fun 👍🏻 Sounds like a right battle there Richard 😆 BB

[@xizu5762]

probably the best video ive seen in a while , what absolute fun that looks, although i was half expecting it to spring back and hit you on the head. You should do an all whip match for your next charity match 🤣😂🤣.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks so much Xizu! It was great fun and a whip match?! What a great bit of fun that would be! 👍🏻 BB

[@loowisk1113]

You've just made me order one of these whips 😂 great content mate!

[@josevilas5178]

Am ordering one of these whips now! Took me back to being a kid, fishing for roach on the pole, can’t wait to try it!

[@FirstTimeFishing]

It took me back Jose!! 👍🏻 BB

[@Paulforsilvers]

Save your money, buy drennan

[@brettwatkin6186]

My son loves his A class whip! Great video ,legend

[@FirstTimeFishing]

It’s great so the kids Brett… cause of the natural bend in the whip, nearly every bite feels like a whopper! 😆 BB

[@daniellloyd7557]

Great video thanks big pigeon 👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦 BB

[@sharonallsopp5338]

Another fabulous video BB 👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Shaz 😉 BB

[@stumap501]

Great video.

[@catherineallsopp6971]

Another great video BB 👍🏻What a bargain at £16.99… I loved the little baby fish! 🐟

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Mike the owner was saying that he expected them to be double the size after the summer, ready for the winter league 👍🏻 BB

[@opt_efe8862]

mate that was amazing i have been using the whip for 2 years its insane give it a go

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Absolutely loved it mate! 👍🏻 BB

[@DaveKinetic]

Nice one for doing this BB. Looks top for the kids that and a lot of fun. Fair play to Guru for producing this at the price.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Absolutely Dave, and chuffed you enjoyed the video mate 👍🏻

[@DaveKinetic]

@@FirstTimeFishing Think you'll ever use it again?

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@DaveKinetic haha… my 6 year old will mate, ideal for him 👍🏻 BB

[@josephhutchinson8121]

Look like you have fun mate 🙂🙂👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, could you tell?!?! 😂 It was great fun Joe! 👍🏻 BB

[@georgewinsborrow1575]

Awesome definitely looking to get one and can i say you do sound like David Attenborough fishing but loving the vid

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, I’ll take that buddy, the David Attenborough of the fishing world 😆 BB

[@mike987646]

Another great video, defo buying one of these now 👍🎣🎣🎣

[@FirstTimeFishing]

I don’t think there’s any anywhere at the minute Sytic 🤷🏻‍♂️ BB

[@mike987646]

@@FirstTimeFishing hopefully soon they look great, keep up the great content

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@mike987646 appreciate the kind words buddy 👍🏻 BB

[@DaygloDiego]

Fabulous review. Consider me subscribed. I'll definitely be buying one of these off the back of this video. I've sent the link to my son too who is just getting into fishing.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks Diego and welcome to the channel! It was great fun and a great option for the kids! 👍🏻 BB

[@barrysmith7955]

Brilliant video.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Barry 👍🏻 BB

[@matthewbullock5478]

Great video! You're a natural presenter

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, thanks Matt, appreciate the kind words mate 👍🏻 BB

[@_Nate_Clarke_]

I adore this style of fishing its how i got my lad into it

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Was a great day Nate! Took me back! 👍🏻 BB

[@scottpardoe6349]

Love that you haven't beat around the bush on this one mate.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Straight to the point and straight into the fierce fighters Scott! 👍🏻 BB

[@ryankaldesic430]

I think you enjoyed that! lol. Amazing value. Great fun for little money

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Great fun Ryan! BB

[@philedwards1524]

Great video BB, great info mate but I would not like to catch a double on it though!

[@FirstTimeFishing]

You’re certainly right with that one… 😂 it’d end up pulling you in! 😂 Hope you and the family are well Phil 👍🏻 BB

[@colin1729]

Great video with once again sound content. Just a thought, check with the fishery as not all fisheries allow a whip which hasn't been elasticated. This is due to fish care. Just a thought to open up any debate.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Great shout Colin, and to be fair, I never checked, but the owner was with me, and he was impressed by its ability… but great point… check with your fishery! 👍🏻 BB

[@anngullan8090]

its a good catch. keep it up my firend

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thank Ann 👍🏻 BB

[@hishaamadam1460]

The leeda elasticated whips are the same price but both seem to be quality.

[@mickyjohnson9397]

Great video BB brings back childhood memories and one of the methods I learnt how to fish 🎣 maybe I need one for my next match or there always ⛳️ 😂😂😂 caught bigger fish than I did other week all I had was perch out of new on casters

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, Micky, you make me laugh buddy… it’s a bit different when you have the whole lake to yourself! Chuffed to bits you enjoyed it mate, I certainly did! 👍🏻 BB

[@mickyjohnson9397]

@@FirstTimeFishing gotta have a good laugh mate 😂 think I need the lake empty for fish O might win then 😂

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@mickyjohnson9397 😂😂😂

[@kjmclane6277]

Whup whuppi your face says it all fishing is such fun when it all goes right,nice 1 BB

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks KJ, glad you enjoyed the video mate 👍🏻 BB

[@ianbourne9970]

Liked and subbbed bud 👍

[@petervdveenmuis]

I chose the Middy Battlezone 4 because it's equiped with elastic.

[@tarakos]

You are very funny! 😅 I will buy this whip for a hungarian canal for bream.

[@waynenippard5933]

Good stuff BB and at that price a real bargain 😎👍 Not sure that landing net handle falls into the budget fishing category though 🤣🤣

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Absolutely Wayne 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ Eagle eyed! It’s nice though 😏 I thought about taking my lads Shakespeare Omni handle, but it was 2m long and with a 4m telescopic whip, thought I might struggle to land the fish 🤣 Any excuse to use the Aventus 🤣 BB

[@waynenippard5933]

@@FirstTimeFishing Lol. Yeah. I’ve dribbled over them but can’t bring myself to buy one. Just stick with my Acolyte ones 😁

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@waynenippard5933 nothing wrong with the acolyte Wayne, like I’ve said before… but the Aventus is a thing of beauty… just don’t ever hold it if you don’t want part money for one 😂 BB

[@MRT.1977]

Great video. Can you put elastic on this whip? If so which ones etc.. Sorry never used a whip or pole rod before.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

You could Mr T… but it wouldn’t be too long… I reckon you could get 1 metre worth of elastic, which to be fair, would do the job… you would need to cut it back and then put a PTFE bush in the end 👍🏻 BB

[@MRT.1977]

@@FirstTimeFishing great thank you

[@pmay222]

them fish look a bit mullered on the top lip... they havent got one...... i fish like this its great fun on these commercial venues, you know theres a good stock of fish and will catch... i have introduced my missus to fishing.. now im 55+ years old its a great day out..flask -sandwiches etc..toilets..cafe on site most of these places now...ive done the freezin to death on a river in a match to death mee... its just summertime fun now.... these whips are great i have simillar.. if you are worried about a larger fish breaking you... you can simply use 6-8" of elastic on the end ,then tie the rig to that....

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Great comment Pmay… the fish do take a beating in commercials and unfortunately some deformities are due to just that, but some are genetic, a lot like us humans… I enjoy the summertime fishing far more than the winter… it’s ok, if you have the right cold weather kit, and normally that comes at a premium price… I’ve seen an 8” elastic placed on the end using a Dacron backwards and attaching line to the elastic using a double uni knot 🪢 thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏻 BB

[@andreim841]

You are probably on the verge of having more Guru tackle than Mr Ringer :))

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, at £16.99, I couldn’t miss out on seeing what the fuss was about Andrei 😂👍🏻 BB

[@andreim841]

@@FirstTimeFishing That's a lot of kit for the price of 6 method feeders...quite impressed to be honest :)

[@darrenhirst6163]

Great video mate and not bad bit of kit for beginners, but really 5lb that f1 ill give u 3lb max

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha Darren, you mean man… it was all in the girth mate 😉🤣👍🏻 BB

[@darrenhirst6163]

Lol like me it had none

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@darrenhirst6163 😂😂😂 wish I could say the same!

[@scottyh9513]

quick question mate as new to whip fishing. If using the 4m (12ft) rig and say only fishing 5ft deep, would you not have 7ft of line between pole tip and float and would this be hard to control and would you miss bites by having this length of line.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

You’re right Scotty… if you’re catching roach on a ‘natural’ venue, you’re best having the line around 3-3.5m so you can swing the fish in… whip fishing isn’t really about fishing in 3ft of margin… because of the length of line, you’re quite restricted really, ideally fishing in 6-7ft of water and that will give you a short enough line between end of whip and float… if you are fishing in 3-4ft, and you don’t want flailing tangling line everywhere, just shorten it… but with the telescopic whips, you’ll need at least 4m landing net handle to reach the fish when landing due to the short line between whip tip and float… also, unlike keeping your tip near the water with poles, you may need to raise your whip to take the tension of the extra line… I hope that makes sense 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ BB

[@scottyh9513]

@@FirstTimeFishing makes sense mate, good video. i;ve just bought one anyway.

[@johndransfield1265]

How is that different from float fishing? You can easily have twenty metres between rod tip and float, and catch .

[@misterbobzi1967]

great vid mate, I use a whip on the canal and its great fun...but like you said....you sometimes miss the elastic :

[@FirstTimeFishing]

I have to admit, it was great fun Bobzi… I have a feeling that first one that got away was foul hooked… doubt even elastic would have stood a chance 😂 BB

[@federico4331]

The whip is the elastic

[@FirstTimeFishing]

No elasticated buddy

[@KotoBish]

jeez, look at the mangled mouths on those carp. Sad times

[@johnbluett6079]

No spare hooks or hook lengths

[@FirstTimeFishing]

No John… Tunnel Barn sell ready made rigs from £3, so if it broke, I simply thought I’d have to buy one, so wanted to make the day for as cheap as possible, and the fact I didn’t need spare hooks meant it really was as cheap of a day as it could have been, but the option to buy more was only a 2 minute walk away 👍🏻 but good shout 👏🏻 BB

[@johnbluett6079]

@@FirstTimeFishing Wasn't been clever but the average cost of a packet of hooks is £ 2 , £5 for a spool of line, £3 for a method feeder.. Fishing not the cheapest hobby. Love my fishing but not willing to pay £8 for a days fishing as I go several times a week. No shops on local canal .Love your posts

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@johnbluett6079 you make great valid points John 👍🏻 thanks for the kind words 👍🏻 BB

[@Paulforsilvers]

Heavy to hold for few hours. Drennan far better

[@walkaz]

Good whips just cheaply and badly made

[@Paulforsilvers]

What you want for £17 ?

[@garyfinn8772]

U need to stay in McDonald's mate