Margin Paste Fishing!

[@peterstones3095]

i love the fact that you never shut up.keeping us informed all the way through the videos,cheers jon .

[@JonArthur]

I think that's a compliment ha ha

[@peterstones3095]

@@JonArthur of course it is .

[@peterthornton8520]

As said below, your running commentary is the key to your success and knowledge giving us anglers the tools to improve our skills and hopefully becoming more competitive. Another great video with simple and clear guidance and tips. Thanks Jon

[@JonArthur]

I appreciate that!

[@brianreed1451]

Bloody brilliant. Nothing arrogante about Mr A. Always has time to share his valuable fishing time with the likes of us. Next best thing to being there. Keep up coming mate

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Brian! 👍

[@neilgraves5069]

Brilliant , you've give me confidence to give this a go . Thanks very much Jon .

[@JonArthur]

Go for it!

[@gregbiddle670]

This is my favourite margin method, great video Jon, keep 'em coming.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks, will do!

[@jamiegreen6177]

Brilliant 👍 best angling videos on KZbin in my opinion.

[@JonArthur]

Aw that's nice of you to think that! :-)

[@stevehiggins6540]

Just watched the video and have to say, it is the best one i have seen on paste fishing. Out here in sunny Spain, we have a 'commercial' style of fishery and one chap fishes paste all the time and catches well in matches....I prefer pellet, but do recognize that paste, down the edge late on in the match, could reap rewards...so thank you for the video.

[@JonArthur]

Many thanks Steve

[@chloepope198]

Best bait and method ever when they are on it don't you think John when they are on it but can also be the most frustrating I'm a proper paste head I don't think it's just a summer bait either I've caught loads in winter on it top videos mate tight lines. Mick Booth ( Chloe's Dad) 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Mick! 👍

[@gazellis1961]

Awesome video again Jon...you make it look so,so easy. Never really been a paste man but watching this and seeing how deadly it can be, will certainly be giving it a go. Keep these videos coming Jon...

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulus0109]

You'v must be the best allround fishing man Jon. Love your video's. Thnx.

[@JonArthur]

Cheques in the post! 🧾☑️👍🙂

[@andyjames7164]

Your filming skills, commentary and rig explanations are first class Jon and very entertaining…….I don’t fish commercials even but I’m gonna try the paste on a local dam.

[@JonArthur]

Good luck Andy! 👍

[@The1vanillaman]

what a great evening session Jon, great quality as always and some right lumps as well, many thanks...mike

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Mike

[@eddiefogg1856]

Another lovely video Jon. Very informative and fun. What a devastating method on it's day. Really enjoy your banter. Tight lines, Eddie:)

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Eddie 👍

[@freedom_unite3845]

Cracking method Jon ill give this a go at the weekend , you explained it well easy to understand 👊

[@marcrodger6664]

awesome like always Jon, I love doing this kind of fun fishing

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Marc! :-)

[@pedrobandino5391]

Nice video Jon, I am starting to enjoy the fun of paste fishing

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@stephengeoghegan-doughty.5870]

Hi Jon Ìve just started fishing a commercial oblong with a island down the middle, at 63 this is new to me, fished it a couple of times before but not very good results. Its the old guard having a bit of serious craic, the feed is exactly as you have just fished plus sweetcorn, so thanks for sharing and showing me how to fish it and make the paste you must of been reading my mind 😷. Take care stay safe regards to the family, and keep it lit.👍 my friend

[@JonArthur]

Nice one Stephen

[@gregbiddle670]

You are never too old to learn Stephen, in no time at all, with Jon's videos to help you will master this technique. Tight lines...from a fellow oldie (66yrs old)

[@JeffOrtega33]

Brilliant Video Jonny still trying to improve this method myself. Thanks for sharing

[@JonArthur]

Happy to help

[@spartacus72]

Class video Jon 5 STAR Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@JonArthur]

Many thanks Gary!

[@nickpoole336]

Very enjoyable & informative as always Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Nick

[@mattmatt6878]

Nice content Jon, really enjoyed. This method looks like a proper bagging one on the right day 🎣🐟, thanks for sharing 👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Matt

[@ihcfn]

Something I've always thought about having a go at. Great video as always. Cheers Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Go for it!

[@peterream9437]

Thanks for Simplifying paste fishing Jon. I have an old 12.5m Garborlino Scimatar pole, with only one top kit.and never really enjoyed pole fishing. But this style in might give a go, the pole does handle big carp, got a good 18 elastic in it.

[@JonArthur]

Best of luck!

[@ianwest9784]

Great video Love this method and actually caught with it in winter aswell

[@JonArthur]

Great to hear!

[@davidmitchell7791]

Good to see you got to fritwell at last Jon good fun

[@JonArthur]

Finally! 👍

[@geoffdavison6776]

Good demo and commentary definitely going to have a go. Thanks

[@JonArthur]

Good luck

[@terrystokley2968]

You made that look easy method I ain't good with but am trying to improve, lot of good tips there Jon. Thanks.

[@JonArthur]

Glad to help

[@richardmatthews9035]

Another great video Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Richard

[@petebird7171]

Cracking video Jon really enjoyed that, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewbullock5101]

thanks for the tips had a go today caught 30 in 3 hours nothing massive just getting the feel of it and reading the bites thanks

[@JonArthur]

Nice one

[@meandyou3272]

Don't fish commercials anymore, but as always another informative master class performance, always enjoy your videos. Have a question for anyone who understands. Why do people put Dacron connectors on backwards to stop water/ crap going in pole and then dip pole end in water whilst stretching elastic to lubricate it? Seems to be defeating object of keeping crap out of pole tip to me? Maybe I'm just thick?

[@JonArthur]

I personally don’t put my dacron on backwards to stop crap. Didnt realise that was a reason why some do it. It’s just a much better fit for the way I do my dacrons. Regularly Swishing elastic to lubricate it is also absolutely essential for me. When you play fish the elastic is in and out in the water anyway. 👍

[@nobbs67]

Jon really enjoyable and informative video, thank you

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelkennington2267]

jon jon jon watch your video tuesday night whent out the next day and had a pb 10.5lb so thank you thank you and keep the videos coming

[@JonArthur]

Brilliant!

[@alfiedavenport555]

thx jon gonna have a try tommorow keep em comin

[@JonArthur]

Best of luck

[@paulthompson4451]

Learnt loads from that one mate, excellent as always!

[@JonArthur]

Cheers Paul

[@robertreid7221]

Your legs look positively bronzed compared with mine John ,I've gotta have a go with this method when it gets warmer for sure. ✌❤ Bob

[@JonArthur]

Need just a 'bit' more warmth I reckon! :-)

[@shanecooper181]

Love this venue .. so close to me too being at chipping Norton… top work awesome vid

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Shane

[@iansherwood5357]

Definitely going to give the paste a go, always just worried paste not staying on, but i'll follow your advice and that should help i'm sure!

[@JonArthur]

Go for it!

[@jonsheard8749]

Hoping to do some paste fishing tmoz…….was planning on 2+2 on a snake lake but might try down the edge now. Cheers Jon.

[@JonArthur]

Have fun! Definitely try both!

[@jonsheard8749]

@@JonArthur I did Jon. Not much luck down the edge but 2+2 was ok…….but do struggle knowing when to strike as the float bobs everywhere. I’ll keep practicing though.

[@MARCLEEMATCHFISHING]

Great as always, definitely going to give it a go, thanks Jon

[@JonArthur]

Go for it!

[@nikroche2621]

Again you make it look effortless...Im almost tempted to give it a go myself...been 40 years since I tied a hook though..my eyes and fingers aint what they were...

[@JonArthur]

Get some pre-tieds! 👍

[@davidlittle6600]

Looks like a mega location. Jon's a great paste angler. 👌

[@JonArthur]

Thanks 👍

[@johnkiddle379]

Thats exactly the way I fish paste John. So effective, many venues have banned it or use the rule that paste can be used but not cupped in, only allowed to swing it in on the hook, which defeats the object of paste fishing. Great to see you out and about again. Give up work and do more videos thats what I say.

[@JonArthur]

That's the first time I have ever heard a ban against cupping in paste. What a strange rule!

[@johnkiddle379]

Indeed. Couldn't understand why myself.

[@waynewarrior66smith]

Nice one Jon never tried paste shall have to give it ago 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@JonArthur]

Try it 👍

[@johnbloor4376]

Blooming heck, Jon! Now I’m going to have to buy some hooks bigger than an 18 to have a go at this, lol. Great vid as ever. Cheers buddy 😁👍👌

[@JonArthur]

Have fun!

[@andyseago1928]

Bit late to the party in replying as I have just come across this video. Was never a fan of Paste fishing but having to use it at the weekend in a Match I have now got the "Paste Bug". Great video.

[@JonArthur]

Welcome aboard the paste head club! 👍👍👍

[@APASSIONFORDETAILING]

Love the paste fav method

[@JonArthur]

Yes it's such an exciting and positive way to fish!

[@APASSIONFORDETAILING]

@@JonArthur won many matches using paste love it

[@fishinggeorg]

Great Video Jon :) 🎣

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Georg

[@simon27101]

Another great video Jon. Looks a lovely fishery!

[@JonArthur]

It is!

[@margysan]

Another great video and ive learnt that ive been mixing my paste too dry by the looks of it

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Adrian

[@davidrogers9218]

Great job. John good vid

[@JonArthur]

Thanks David

[@SvWagner19751]

sehr schönes Video mit sehr schönen Fischen danke dafür

[@JonArthur]

Thanks Sven

[@davenwendyjones1036]

Nice video, Iam rubbish at paste fishing will give it another go

[@JonArthur]

Good luck!

[@Mark_XL]

great informative video Jon, learned a lot from this literally the opposite of how I would think to do it, cheers!

[@Mark_XL]

and does the extra 'wet' just make it easier to get out of the pot?

[@JonArthur]

Extra wet is easier for a wary fish to slurp in

[@JonArthur]

Thanks XLG

[@craigbailey4263]

Another fantastic, well filmed informative video Jon, thanks! So many options how do you decide when it’s worth fishing paste would be my question??

[@JonArthur]

Good question! Warmer times of year usually and when the fish are misbehaving on other baits and being a bit too clever, rejecting harder particles on the hook. Too many fish in the peg I might avoid paste. Fishing more than 8m away it's harder too. Its always difficult making the right choice on the day.

[@graemeclarke5814]

Yet again another JA masterclass.. loved it.. is the venue a day ticket ?

[@JonArthur]

Yep, only 5 anglers per lake

[@hammy_100]

Brilliant video Jon as always one question what is the marker pen/crayon called and where could I buy one thanks Jon keep up the good work.

[@JonArthur]

I use white tyre marker crayons. The same ones garages use to mark punctures. They're a game changer for me!

[@hammy_100]

@@JonArthur thanks Jon

[@stephenedley9815]

John would there be a time that you use a waggler not pellet one in a match or you would never great video again good luck with your next stay lucky

[@JonArthur]

All depends on the conditions I think

[@MrNeilb37]

i make my own paste of a tin of sweetcorn and blitz up the sweetcorn with a spoon full of very mild curry paste for a little bit of heatness and used loads breadcrumbs and to make it tough paste and leave it in the fridge over night to firm up a bit more. and use it and it stays on the hook for about 10 to 15 minutes before i have to put on some more.. and if the fish dont want it then you can take it home and fry it up and make sweetcorn burger

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for the tip. I don't think I could ever wait 10 minutes on paste for a bite though! If it's not gone after 2 mins I'm back in and out. Regularly doing that with the softest paste possible creates maximum attraction.

[@MrNeilb37]

@@JonArthur correct it will stay on your hook for 10 minutes ,,but in that time you can feed other areas with pellets and build up that area and look out to of the surface to carp that maybe swimming around and you can see where they are and go and plan you next fish and while you baiting up the area next to you there only time you get a bit is when the pole moves and then change to you baited area up and fish there and feed the first area you fish that way you feed and let it rest untill 10 minutes and then you fish there afterwards so you alternating your fishing spots

[@chrisgirling1097]

Brilliant informative video again Jon, this is my favorite style of margin fishing. I alternate with a few grains of sweetcorn in the cup, I do occasionally suffer with ghost bites a positive dive of the float but nothing there when I lift the pole ?

[@JonArthur]

That's most probably just a big tail waft. They can shift a lot of water with one swish.

[@kevinmerry4483]

Good video ,very informative, such a same about the fishery ...doubled there prices over covid shut down , never any correspondence from them about the lake shutting ..I believe they have limited numbers around the lake also ,so you could turn up and not able to fish ...

[@markhowlett443]

definitely got to practice the old paste.try it a couple of times but got bored with it after 10 minutes.but they say practice makes perfect lol.

[@JonArthur]

Best of luck

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

spot on jon, my favourite way of catching big carp in the margin's, and a very nice video well explained how to do it properly, i use my mtx 1 power for my margin fishing,thank you again and keep them coming 💪👏

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@derekmay7146]

Great video Jon, can i ask what marker pen do you use, tia

[@JonArthur]

Silver Sharpees are brill

[@paulhuddlestone8378]

I always do one part ground bait, one part water. And add the ground bait to the water, mix well. Then allow to stand 15 mins. Like yourself I use the bait to cock the float, no shot. I also tend to use 4mm soaked pellets, or even 6mm for cupping in. I feel they don't waft around as much on the bottom decreasing liners and foul hooking when fish are grubbing around. Just my preference though.😮

[@JonArthur]

It always used to be paste over hemp when I was really into it, but pellets are often better now I think

[@ewanfarnell5887]

Hi Jon Great video mate. going Whiteacres this week. I’ve never been before. I do a lot of match fishing myself but don’t know what’s best at Whiteacres cause I’ve never been there before any tips?

[@JonArthur]

Watch my various white acres vids as the fishing is really varied. Loads on my channel if you scroll through.

[@barrysims8273]

John could let me have the name of groundbait you use to make your paste it sounds like super crashed greenbut my hearing is not as good as it use to be? Tia barry ps interesting session

[@JonArthur]

Sonubaits Supercrush Green 👍

[@michaelgoff4731]

Another brilliant vid Jon, I'm currently having a good run on paste at the moment at Dog lane, what lake at makins where you coaching on Jon ? Keep them coming as I'm sure we all look forward to your vids coming up, x

[@karlrance7669]

I like john too but the kiss is a bit much, do remember he is married with a daughter! you homewrecker Michael x

[@michaelgoff4731]

Is he, 😭 I never realised

[@JonArthur]

Lake 3, Snake or Reptile are the best for bites at the mo

[@JonArthur]

:-)

[@JonArthur]

Ha ha

[@michaelsmith9408]

Nice one.

[@JonArthur]

Thanks!

[@clippo111]

What crayon do you use for marking depth please?

[@JonArthur]

A white tyre marker crayon as used by garages for marking punctures

[@kevinworden4188]

Is that a new matrix eva bucket not seen them before?

[@JonArthur]

It's the Matrix Ethos Pro 17L EVA Bucket. Been available some time.

[@movewithmills7511]

How does the paste not fall off when leaving paste pot? I have been trying to learn but think my paste is too firm as I can mould onto hook and ship out. Does it need to be wetter? Help!😮

[@JonArthur]

Its sticky enough for the hook to stay in the middle and cupping it in ensures it doesn't rip out 👍

[@Esoxluciouss11]

Brilliant Demo John, what float do you use, or prefer.. ty

[@JonArthur]

A Pablo RWC model. Check out my previous Pole Rigs For Carp And Commercials video for all my floats.

[@Esoxluciouss11]

ty John

[@MagicManFan]

Got to get on the paste soon! How long do you soak micros for when feeding like this (not for method) Jon?

[@JonArthur]

I just cover them in loads of water and leave them. The wetter the better really and I don't mind if they go a bit mushy either.

[@roytaylor414]

Jon what works for me as a rule I tend to use a ball of paste that is twice the size of my hook.I don’t miss as many bites that way

[@JonArthur]

Good tip!

[@scottandrewjohnmiddleton8676]

Welldone Jon another great video and just to let you know water and fish slime soon help tan those milk bottle legs 😁

[@JonArthur]

Thanks for the tip! :-)

[@ifishcatfish]

would u ever fish that in a tournament? Any tournament at all..

[@JonArthur]

Yes absolutely! I have many times!

[@oggybwfc1]

Cheers, excellent again there's nowt better than a paste bite. #keeponyacking

[@JonArthur]

Yak yak yak! 👍

[@eddiebrockbank6517]

Would like to see more zoom on the float..👍

[@stevemccrory9130]

Cracking session. Are you sure you hven't been knee-deep in white paint recently?

[@JonArthur]

😂😂

[@solidcold9491]

Micros down the edge? What is this heresy? Did you try a particle approach first? I find it easier to manage and that i foul 'ook less fish that way. Or is a particle approach not compatible with paste? EDIT: i should have watched more of the video haha!

[@ianroberts3948]

I've been fishing similar for tench on a club water with a bit of success but with stiffer paste . Little fish peck at it and you have to be patient and wait for bigger fish to arrive. I've found paste made from micros works well . I could not fish your venues , it's too hectic. . Wonder if the sloppy would work . I'll try it.

[@JonArthur]

Give it a go

[@newyoupersonaldevelopment3497]

Have you thought of putting a paste cup on the end of a12ft carp rod and stalking the margins, the pole you are using only seems short 👍

[@JonArthur]

Cant say its ever crossed my mind but im sure it might work for you

[@ianssight2785]

Is the principle that you hook remains within paste on the bottom and not that the paste stays firm on the hook?

[@JonArthur]

Yes absolutely, you are hiding the hook inside a soft blob of feed that can be hoovered in easily, rather than a stiff ball that stays on the hook forever

[@stevedavies75]

Brilliant. Thanks Jon. Not tried paste to be honest, but you've inspired with this!!

[@JonArthur]

Go and give it a go!

[@roytbone5791]

Good vid Jon, some nice fish there mate. Nice to see that you’re Aquos handle didn’t disintegrate after a few decent fish, as mine did !

[@JonArthur]

My Aquos handle has been bombproof, so not sure what's happened there!

[@mrdjr6544]

Nice video. Mussels would smash em in that margin.

[@JonArthur]

I think you might be right

[@stevensmith8454]

A great rendition of my favourite way of fishing.

[@JonArthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@allanwithers8509]

Just shows how paste can work in the right conditions.

[@JonArthur]

Give it a go! :-)

[@jonsheard8749]

Brilliant action Jon. Gotta give this a go at my local now …….

[@JonArthur]

Hope you caught a few!

[@jonsheard8749]

@@JonArthur I did…..but no way as good as you did…..got pestered by bream. 😂🤔

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Not exactly on topic , but I just found out about Chinese anglers fishing for carp with paste , using whips - wouldn't be a bagging method for matches I would think as its hook and hold - some blokes use it here in France , the paste would need to be stiffer for swinging out I guess , French bloke using it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaXTl5ijib5phLM long fine tipped floats fished waggler style with tiny float attachments. Super angling there sir - I had to adjust the contrast on my monitor due to the reflection/flare off your knees :)

[@JonArthur]

Yes I actually fished with Mr Yi from China (Old Ghost) at Cob House Fishery and he used a long extra string whip and their paste technique. They use a very light and fluffy ‘potatoey’ paste unlike our fishmeal and extra long floats. Lots of vids online if you search, but its a very traditional technique with strict principles and I think no match for the English style where allowed.

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

@@JonArthur Yes - I use it to get in a quick session with minimal gear , but pole/waggler/feeder/bomb will out fish it as you can cover all the water in your peg .

[@antrog1895]

Great vid, apart from the double milk bottles obviously 😃 👍🍌

[@JonArthur]

🤓

[@daveberry2177]

all that to catch a bloody minnow. but if you love it fair play to you. im a rod man myself. i hate the pole

[@chrisfoster5098]

👍🏻👏👏

[@JonArthur]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@peggadam2]

Good video but.dont take this the wrong way Jon.andy findley is the best at it in my eyes.do like your feed back I went makins just before they was spawning actually was starting to go mad spawning I couldn't catch anywhere but in the margins ended up on paste in the margins

[@peggadam2]

Andy findley

[@brianwelbourne9896]

Perhaps the 4 loonies who didn’t,t like this guy giving up his time to help us would like to spread their expertise with us. Jon would take you to the cleaners.!!!

[@barrysims8273]

John could let me have the name of groundbait you use to make your paste it sounds like super crashed greenbut my hearing is not as good as it use to be? Tia barry ps interesting session

[@JonArthur]

Sonubaits Supercrush Green 👍