Phil Spinks Specimen Series - Gravel Pit Tench Fishing

Join Phil Spinks on the banks of the impressive Bawburgh Lakes complex, targeting tench on his first session of the year. In this Specimen Series, Phil over comes a cold frosty start to locate a shoal of feeding fish and shows you his favoured method in catching some truly stunning gravel pit tench.
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[@TheGamefisher1]

The filming is truly stunning well done Chris

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you ☺️ Regards Chris

[@kevinwall2182]

Phil Spinks comes over as a very calm, competent fisherman and the video represents what fishing should be. I really enjoy his videos.

[@PzPunto]

You really succeeded in capturing the magic of fishing for tench. Well done!

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you, glad you liked the video 👍.

[@clooperman3745]

I know when June 16th arrives it's time to dig out the old Terry Eustace Big Tench rods and get a few before catfishing starts!

[@Leonf123]

Those maggot feeders are good for everything in my opinion Phil using them well here

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Leon, They are my favourite feeder for tench fishing, combined with the short fluorocarbon hook length they are really effective 👌 Good luck with your fishing, Phil,

[@kenbingham4214]

Just back from a very cold session on Colney, one fish but not pleasant! Good to see these great fish and a really well-made video. Well done Phil - outstanding.

[@philspinks4142]

Thank you Ken, hopefully the weather will improve for your next session 🤞

[@babblingidiot7903]

This mate is awesome. The respect you showed the fish and the comments you gave were astounding. Music and video were grand too. Thank you mate.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@philspinks4142]

Thank you for the kind comment 👍

[@andreastrulsson8862]

@@philspinks4142 since you commented here, everytime i stumble across an educational video and i see that it's you, i know it is gonna be a quality video. You're a really genuine person and i've gathered alot of information from you. all the best

[@marknorris6669]

Love this Phil. Very inspiring. Absolutely love a spring Tench! I’m very excited already to get stuck in to the spring time tench of 2023! Tight lines

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you Mark, good luck in the Spring 🤞 Regards Phil,

[@stonefly514]

Another fantastic Phil Spinks film. My favourite angler. Cheers Phil

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Glad you enjoyed the film, Phil is our favourite too! 🤩

[@philspinks4142]

Thank you Stonefly ☺️

[@keithaggus4680]

Great video Phil 👏 so miss Tench fishing now I live in Australia. There are a few places though where they have been introduced, so still get to see them.

[@philgos3353]

Have to love Early morning Tench Fishing… great video guys

[@AnglingDirectTV]

You can't beat an early misty tench morning. 👏

[@davehugill8565]

Quality vlog Phil clear informative my favorite fish, I would like to see you fish for specimen Rudd in your next vlog.

[@domcastle2136]

Great video, Phil. Credit to you and your camera man

[@stevengregory544]

Great Video Phil!! Absolutely Awesome Tench Fishing, I would like to see some Pike Fishing next and the rigs use for it. As I am a Bream & Tench Fisherman as soon as the first frost hits the ground I turn to Predator Fishing Perch, Pike and The Zander. I am based in The Forest of Dean and I have the glorious River Wye which I work on as a Canoe, Kayak Paddle Board hire provider, the River Severn and the Gloucester Canal is where is Zander. As you know the Pike & Perch are everywhere in between. Thanks Phil!! 🙂👍🏻

[@roresepic1610]

Great video Phil. Still waiting for the warm weather!

[@philspinks4142]

Thank you Roresepic, I'm glad you liked the video. Hopefully it will warm up soon.

[@georgemarch2094]

Had to come back to this video for some inspiration for my last tench session on colney tomorrow.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hopefully the video helped? Colney can be cruel at times 😄

[@BlackCrow98026]

Beautiful!

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you!

[@clooperman3745]

@@AnglingDirectTV Any chance of getting Phil to try for some Wels catfish?

[@simonspeedo8122]

What an awesome video 👍

[@philspinks4142]

Thank you Simon.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you! 👍 Phil and Chris (Videographer) put together a great video.

[@michaelbrace3834]

Thanks for the uploads you have kept me going must go fishing need to use my swing tip rods old school no one on KZbin doe's it same thanks

[@philspinks4142]

Thanks again Michael, good luck with those swing tips....I've not seen anyone use those in ages!

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Great to hear Michael 🙂

[@leightondally1112]

I'd love to see a video on Perch fishing with bait , great video as always, my favourite angler on KZbin, class act

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Glad you liked the video Leighton 👍, I'm sure we can twist Phil's arm to film a perch video this winter 🤞.

[@philspinks4142]

🥰

[@kimthain4366]

Great vid Phil! Some lovely tench. In the video you mentioned fishing for some other species! How about doing a vid on grayling just a thought.👍🏻

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Kim, Phil targeted grayling last winter for his Specimen Series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6fQc3SKmd2Dd5o

[@DylanSmith-oh9om]

Comp entry: Bawburgh fishers in norwich. Cheers lads 👍🏼

[@jasondonaldson2947]

Well done Phil

[@philspinks4142]

Cheers Jason, hope you well mate?

[@jasondonaldson2947]

@@philspinks4142 yeah all good pal. Getting out for a bit of Tench fishing myself week after next 🤞🏻👏🏻

[@adrianthomas9174]

Hi Phil, great video, I usually use a float and centre pin to catch tench but would love to have a go at some gravel pit fish, I'm curious to know, how much bait do you get though in a session? Thanks.

[@ashleyp919]

Great video I’m a carp angler but always happy when I see a tench in the net .. do you not catch a lot of break using tactics and bait like this tho ?

[@JohnnyEire]

Just been out for a tench session Phil and had 35 fish over 2 nights. I'm hoping to bring my young lad out soon and would love if you could put out a bream video when the time suits.

[@philspinks4142]

35 tench is good going Johnny 💪, very well done mate. Maybe it should be the Johnny Rigney specimen series 😮👍. A big bream video is a possibility 😉

[@eamonnquigley2125]

do you ever get the opportunity to get over to do any fishing in ireland phil.................the pike fishing over here is great and it would be great if you could do a video from ireland ...........lakes / rivers are gin clear...always welcome love your videos on you tube..

[@danequeall6134]

Great video, I’ve been out for tench a few times this year blanked every single time, but to be fair the weather hasn’t really helped me much, would like to see you target some barbel

[@philspinks4142]

Keep at it Dan, I'm sure you'll catch a few once the weather warms up. Barbel fishing on the specimen series could be fun 💪

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thanks 👍

[@steffenschmidt5339]

Absolute a awesome film, what rods are you using Phil

[@shanehooper3667]

Might have to dust off the tench kit, not been In years would make a nice break from the carp from time to time . Great video Phil thanks for re-lightning the fire.

[@philspinks4142]

Good luck if you do dust the tench kit down Shane. Glad you liked the video 👍

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Great to hear Shane. 👍

[@shanehooper3667]

Thanks guys👍🏻

[@kimthain4366]

How about having a go for some mullet Phil? Tricky at the best of times! Love the videos keep em coming mate!👏👏👏

[@philspinks4142]

Hi Kim, glad you like the videos 😊, I think I can honestly say Mullet are the most frustrating and difficult fish I’ve targeted…..but I do like a challenge 😂😉

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Great idea! 👍

[@samthomsonfishing200]

Tench are one of my favourite species but I would love to see big bream in your speci series.

[@philspinks4142]

I'm sure a video targeting big bream could be done.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Sam, we discussed big bream while out filming this episode and I know Phil has a few locations up his sleeve! 😬

[@samthomsonfishing200]

@@AnglingDirectTV ooh exciting😁

[@philg1982]

Great video, simple tactics, and you can’t beat a Judy dench. How do you spell the name of the lake you was fishing? I wouldn’t mind a trip

[@elcarpo8339]

Great again 100% Input! Still waiting for a Grayling Video !

[@AnglingDirectTV]

A grayling video is high on the list El Carp... ☺️

[@philspinks4142]

Glad you liked the video El carpo, I'm very keen to film a winter grayling specimen series. We had planned it but unfortunately lockdown kicked in. Fingers crossed this winter we will get out 🤞.

[@elcarpo8339]

I did not like the Video i loved it!

[@carlmarch9591]

Great vid Phil hoping to get back on bawburgh this year and gonna target the tench and bream did ok with carp up to 30lb years ago but fancy a change,that looks like the point on bawburgh lake?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Carl, Good luck with your fishing, im sure you will manage some decent fish on Bawburgh. Im not entirely sure on the swim, but this was certainly filmed on Bawburgh lake. Regards Steve.

[@hagihagi675]

Super 👌

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thank you 👍

[@gregturner328]

Cheers Phil, could you perhaps do a Big Perch hunting video?

[@philspinks4142]

Your welcome Greg, a nice big perch in it's winter colours would look great on film 🤞

[@philgos3353]

Love Perch fishing with a worm or a prawn in the margins

[@chriswarby1001]

It would be nice to see some Barbel on the bank Phil 😉👍👍

[@DylanSmith-oh9om]

Closed season mate, roll on june 15th

[@philspinks4142]

Hello Chris, I’d definitely be up for some barbel fishing on camera. Maybe away from the Trent for a change?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Another great suggestion, and one we will defiantly film later in the year. 👍

[@chriswarby1001]

@@DylanSmith-oh9om for future episodes mate 😉

[@sebastianliehr6082]

Bawburgh lakes 🎣💪🏻

[@paulking5855]

Loved this Phil, Thanks. Looks like your using the Advanta twin tip rods? What size are you using and line? They look as tho they have a nice action? When are they back in stock also. Sorry for so many questions😊

[@philspinks4142]

Hello Paul, yep they are the new Advanta RVS twin tips in 1.75lb tc. It’s the first time I’ve used them and was very happy with them. I was using 12lb mainline as the lakes can be very weedy at Bawburgh and there are some very big tench too.

[@paulking5855]

@@philspinks4142 Many thanks Phil. I'm on the look out for a set of twin tip rods and might just give these a look.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Paul, in-stock and link below. 👍 www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-rvs-twin-tip-rods?queryID=5565f0763ad9df1200f2b2c27a0eb895&objectID=95131&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@aarondonald6527]

Bawbrough lakes (competition entry)

[@chrismckechnie1911]

Nice video phil. Do you ever use helirig? I see ken bingham has commented. Is that THE Ken Bingham from the tenchfishers back in the day???

[@philspinks4142]

Hi Chris, yes I do use the heli-rig sometimes. I find it a good choice when casting further and fishing over silt or light weed 👌.

[@liammurphy4237]

What rods and reels is he using ???

[@boomerfishingshooting4616]

It would be nice to see a big perch video without lures. Great video buddy 👍

[@philspinks4142]

Now your talking Boomer 😉, proper perching with bait! Glad you liked the video mate 👍

[@rigs3834]

Nice fish there chap 👌 and how about roach fishing 👍

[@AnglingDirectTV]

We might be able to help there too... 🤲This was filmed back in late February and once again, Phil caught some impressive fish. 🤩 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYfHZqSHpbyEkLM

[@rigs3834]

@@AnglingDirectTV some quality fish there tgat 2lb one 😍

[@andyh8150]

Great video - what type of rod do you use? Cheers

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Andy, Phil was, and still does use the Advanta twin tip RVS rods in 12ft 1.75lb tc for his specimen tench and bream fishing. Although the 1.75lb tc are currenty out of stock, we are expecting more soon. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-rvs-twin-tip-fishing-rods?queryID=6fdb6a73e95f5df59c4db8b02eb0b1cf&objectID=95131&indexName=live_ad_uk_products Otherwise here are some other great options for tench & bream. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/korum-allrounder-rods?queryID=94119f551e25db9de93532ede8d1d415&objectID=74999&indexName=live_ad_uk_products www.anglingdirect.co.uk/korum-omega-fishing-rod?queryID=7aba6708e5c97821da572bc58ef73512&objectID=105384&indexName=live_ad_uk_products Hope this helps?

[@jacendex]

What Advanta rods did you use Phil? Lovely action on them.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

This video was filmed a few years ago now. I was using the Advanta RVS twin tip rods. Advanta have re-vamped the rods slightly now 👌 The now have minima style guided making them lighter and even faster action 💪 The 1.75lb tc are perfect Tench rods, ignore the fact they are called Barbel rods as they are great for so many different styles of fishing. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-barbel-twin-tip-fishing-rod?queryID=5a0d79539921b3cc7117db78eb6a4c4e&objectID=107670&indexName=live_ad_uk_products Regards Phil

[@jacendex]

@@AnglingDirectTV thanks Phil, tight lines 🎣

[@hownowbrowntrouttasmania7389]

the tench fishing here is untouched I think im the only one in tasmania catching them.

[@DaimoSparrow]

Bawburgh Lakes Norfolk ( Holdall comp entry)

[@joelcooper2782]

Great video. Can you advise what reels you use for these sessions as well please? Thanks in advance

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Joel, Phil was using the Shimano Baitrunner X-Aero RA 6000 Reels. 👍 These come with a double handle and the 8000 and 10,000 come with a single handle. Hope that helps. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-x-aero-ra

[@joelcooper2782]

@@AnglingDirectTV it does although these are a bit out of my price range I'll look for an alternative, cheers

[@AnglingDirectTV]

@@joelcooper2782 A good and cheaper alternative, are the Shimano Baitrunner DL Reels? 👍 www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-dl?queryID=895314d91636aea96f014e712935a633&objectID=46647&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@Brkot1]

Beautiful tench! Do you plan to catch tench on the float? :)

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Tomas, a float fishing tench session is definitely on the cards at some point.

[@satimos4228]

Hi im from brazil i was wondering how do you "create?" the red maggots?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi, you can purchase maggots from our stores in a variety of different colours here in the UK.

[@timfoulsham8095]

Hi nice video. What rods are you using

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Thanks Tim, Phil was using the Advanta Discovery RVS Twin Tip rods in 1.75tc. in-stock and link below. 👍 www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-rvs-twin-tip-rods?queryID=5565f0763ad9df1200f2b2c27a0eb895&objectID=95131&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@damiannagorski541]

hi there. love the video. what rods are being used? thanks.

[@JohnnyEire]

I think they're Advanta Discovery RVS Twin Tips (1.75lb)

[@philspinks4142]

Yep what Johnny said 👍, Advanta RVS twin tip 1.75lb tc.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Damian, link to the rods below. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-rvs-twin-tip-rods?queryID=5565f0763ad9df1200f2b2c27a0eb895&objectID=95131&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@Ste_O_D]

What net is being used in this film? Cheers

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Steve, Phil was using a 42" prologic net. Since this video was filmed the nets have gone out of stock. But this net would be very similar. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-csx-v2-fishing-landing-net-42-inch?queryID=31fb9805a944392c01760a74c8837534&objectID=100447&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@petem8tey]

Bawburgh lakes competition

[@solitudeinthewild82]

Great video, my friend! Enjoyed watching, your fishing skills are terrific! And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, 😊dude, and welcome to my channel about special Russian bushcraft tips and hacks! Kind Regards, Yuriy!

[@andysmithfishing6019]

What rods are they you are using please

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Andy, Phil was using the Advanta RVS twin tip rods in 1.75lb tc. www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-rvs-twin-tip-fishing-rods?queryID=f83ac5e4ca716cd65fc60e2b2386e39b&objectID=95131&indexName=live_ad_uk_products

[@robertwegrzyniak464]

😄👍

[@Sleepasmr4]

Bornburry lakes

[@200Strat]

7lb male - wow!

[@deriwilliams6046]

Catch some rudd

[@philspinks4142]

The thought of targeting big Rudd with floating bread is very appealing 👌

[@deriwilliams6046]

@@philspinks4142 I haven't seen any decent Rudd fishing since Matt Hayes and John Wilson, would love to see a 3 pound rudd

[@bobcooper1984]

Could you do a crusion carp

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Bob, Phil has been out targeting crucian carp on the float back in 2018. It could be a species to target again sometime. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYLNlqpueraMf6c

[@rpickersgill9410]

bawburgh lakes

[@Neoatzion]

Spons? Don't you mean Spods?

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Spombs 🧽👂😉

[@forestcityfishing4749]

Thats not a gravel pit.

[@AnglingDirectTV]

Hi Forestcity, Bawbugh lake is most definitely a gravel pit, albeit they have nicely matured since they where working gravel pits years ago. There are three large gravel pits on the complex and four smaller pits.