PIKE FISHING WITH DEADBAIT

Thanks for joining me on a day session Pike fishing with deadbait. The river was in flood and so I moved onto the local stillwater to catch a few Pike. Deadbaits are a fantastic way to catch Pike and it was a rather nice break from the lure fishing.
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[@TheoutbackUK]

Really enjoying your content mate. Subbed and looking forward to the upcoming videos 😁👊

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. Was watching yours just the other day. Love the way you fish - class. Subbed you a while ago. Keep the content coming! Thanks again.

[@stevem987]

I remember reading a blog you had written a few years ago now about your first twenty pound pike from the ouse and being from huntingdon my self it really inspired me that there was a few giants left in the Ouse, managed to catch my first twenty from the river in December which was a huge buzz for me, loving the content, cant wait for the next one👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Steve m hey that’s awesome mate. Yes, used to have a boat on the Ouse and caught some awesome Pike. Nice to know they’re still there! A river 20 is very special. Fair play mate. Good angling and thanks for the comment! 👍🎣

[@dontransue9843]

Holy Esox!! That would make a great dinner!

[@Rob-zq8sy]

What a cracking day, bodes well for future sessions, nice stocky fish.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Rob yeah, pike can sometimes be quite lean. These looked well fed and more plump than in previous seasons 🤞👍🎣

[@dpfisherman]

Great work mate, your videos are spot on!! And what a session some great pike caught 🎣🎣🎣 well done 👍🏻👌🏻

[@Lifeonthebank]

DPfishing thank you mate. More to come 👍👍👍🎣

[@Broadlandkingfisher]

Top video! I look forward to seeing a lot more like this..!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate. Yes, more are in the pipeline already! Enjoying making these so thanks for the positive feedback!

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Great videos. Well produced and excellent advice and instruction.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Top man. Thanks so much for the support!

[@steveboram4415]

Totally enjoyable vid again . Pleasure to watch.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Steve Boram thank you mate. I really appreciate it. Good luck in your fishing 🎣 👍👌

[@clooperman3745]

Really enjoyed the video, l have fished for Pike now for about 50 years but about 80% has been with lures but l do enjoy deadbaiting now as lm knocking on now and a days lureing with heavy lures really takes it out of me, one thing that might help you, when lm deadbaiting on the end of the line l tie on a Genie link clip then attach my trace to the clip to allow quick trace changes without having to retie the knot, these clips are much slimmer than a link swivel and very strong, look forward to more videos.

[@Lifeonthebank]

clooper man thanks for watching. Good tip too. Clips also mean you can take the traces off when you’re in transit. I do a lot of lure fishing and it was quite nice to have a bit of a sit down! I must be getting old too!! 😂 Thanks for watching!!! 👍🎣

[@MrSmofish]

great video, awesome fish! I see lots of pike anglers attaching their trace straight onto the mainline which is fine but you'd be amazed at how much handier it is to tie on a strong snap swivel instead. simply clip on your trace, not only is it great to take off the trace when unhooking a fish because you can take the rod and everything out of the way, when your finished a session the only thing you need to take off is your trace and can pack away the rods for a quick set up next time, small thing that comes in handy, Tight lines.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Smylie great advice! This is definitely something I’m going to do in future. Does just make everything easier! Cheers and thanks for watching!!! 👍

[@ethancurran5263]

Great vid man, editing is mad and lovely pike also, hope to see more

[@Lifeonthebank]

Ethan Curran thank you 🙏 Enjoying sharing these vids. Feedback so far is great. Another going up next week. BIG perch 😉

[@conorotoole8579]

Really good quality content,keep em coming and your subscribers will follow

[@Lifeonthebank]

Conor O Toole thank you mate. New video drops tomorrow 😉👍🎣

[@lou9219]

Nice one mate , instant sub 👍🏼 . I’m couch fishing this time of year lucky got the river Ouse right on my door step , had a dead bait out on the bite alarm pretty much 24/7 good bit of sport two weeks on half mackerel pop up .. dead since.

[@MidlandAngler]

Enjoyable and uncomplicated.. 😊

[@Lifeonthebank]

Barry Peck always like to keep things simple! Thanks mate 🙏 👍🎣

[@tombalaam9536]

Great video. I would, though, recommend hooking your deadbaits slightly differently - the upper treble should go in the tail root of the bait and the bottom treble should go in the flank. The reason for this is because once a pike has picked up the bait, it will turn it and try to swallow it head-first. With your way of hooking deads, that could lead to a deep-hooked pike which nobody wants as it can ultimately damage the pike. Hope this helps.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Tim Bailey yes someone else said the same. I’m not teaching, I’m sharing ... there’s a difference. I’m definitely starting to get great comments like this to help me improve my own fishing... so thank you! I’m going to make sure I cover this in a future video. Thanks again! 👍🎣

[@tombalaam9536]

@@Lifeonthebank Not at all - please don't get me wrong, it wasn't a criticism! I really enjoyed your video and will look forward to seeing many more. Tight lines fella!

[@Lifeonthebank]

No, I totally get it. You’re the second person to mention this. Although I’ve never had a problem with deep hooking, I’m definitely going to adapt my fishing. This might be because I only fish for pike in winter but I can possibly see it being a problem if your suggestion isn’t practised in spring or as it gets warmer! Fish care comes first. Thanks again 👍

[@kmcc6814]

I think you hooked the bait fine the evidence is there for all to see good video

[@roland7794]

Great video indeed! Nowadays I don't use the treble hook in the tail anymore, I replaced this with a small tie wrap around the tail. So basically only one treble hook that comes in the flank to prevent damaging the fish unnecessarily. I still catch my pike with one treble hook without the pike swallowing the deadbait too far. Regards from the Netherlands

[@HOOKEDFishingChannel]

Nice video, very professional and some cracking pike there, well done.

[@Lifeonthebank]

HOOKED Fishing Channel very kind, thanks 🙏 Enjoying making them!

[@boxingnews5064]

What a nice fella! I like his fishing hat as well aha

[@TheMarkDJ]

little tip for checking if a pike has taken the bait...lift the rod up but trap the line with your finger against the spool (bail arm still open), apply very slight pressure and you should be able to feel the pike either running or mouthing the bait, obviously if its running, then let the line peel away between your finger and spool but not for too long as you are only checking to see if a pike has it in its mouth not to gobble it down. Works every time and no more striking into thin air and giving them a free deadbait when you strike it off. Regards. Great vid BTW

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yes. You can see the line coming off the spool in my video. I was watching the line on the water. I'd have noticed sooner if I'd just looked at the spool OR do exactly as you've suggested here. Thanks, I'll try that next time I'm out!

[@1conkers1]

Love the videos. Can you recommend any day ticket waters around the Lea Valley for pike please

[@knowthyself5647]

Thanks for the video.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Hey no worries!!! 👍👍👍

[@jackharris9]

When I traded the lures for dead baits my fish about doubled in size , not quite the same as seeing one nail it right at you feet though , great content and quality again mate ✌️

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yes, I agree. I’ve definitely found that the bigger fish fall to deadbait but like you, I love it when fish hit the lure!!! Nothing like it! Thanks for the kind comments 👍👍👍🎣

[@kadirerol7265]

I think nice video.Now new new ı learn english.you are helping me for learn english.ı watched your videos.ı learn while ı am watching your videos to english.ı like this job. Thanks for video.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Kadir Erol thanks for watching! Excellent reason to watch fishing videos! Subscribe for more English lessons! 😂😉👍

[@angelwhite376]

Something to do about the mud. The perfect bank is wonderful you get do many feet so I buy rye grass seed. Its cheap to buy and scatter it all over before you start fishing. You will be surprised how tough it becomes. I do it all over. My perfects spots have fruit trees planted..

[@DaveBoothangler]

Love you channel.. look forward to your new vids 👍👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you mate! Keep an eye out for my Ned Rig video going up next week. It's gonna feature a very special fish!!! Thanks again!

[@DaveBoothangler]

@@Lifeonthebank i wiil do thanks 👍👍

[@jackfletcher5873]

Tip for ya, put the deadbaits that you are going to use in a cool bag the night before, so for example 3 roach , 2 sardines and 2 smelts, therefore this ensures that you are not thawing out dead baits that you might not use, it always means that you are fishing with a fresh bait, it’s not good to freeze and refreeze. You end up with mushy baits, great video by the way really enjoyed watching it. Keep catching them crocks 🐊🐊🐊

[@Lifeonthebank]

Love some of the tips I’m picking up from others. Perks of the job!!! Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@jackfletcher5873]

@@Lifeonthebank glad I could give you a good tip 👍🐊🎣

[@Tjw1]

Nice days angling that 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Ty Hunt3r Yeah. Can’t grumble at that :) 👍

[@girl_piker5625]

Big pike :)💯🎣🐟nice water

[@Lifeonthebank]

girl_piker looking forward to some more pike sessions soon!

[@010JRock010]

Hello Nick, Helen told me about your channel. Great vid thanks.

[@Lifeonthebank]

I hope you enjoy 🙂🙏

[@kemalhussein6106]

Hi Nick, congratulations on your channel over the years. The Lee Valley does hold some immense waters and i have been a member at Turnford and Fishers Green for many years. The Piking is hard going on deads sometimes but the rewards are also there, especially before the bigger girls are getting ready to spawn. I wanted to ask if you have ever fished the forgotton Lee Pike Pit 'Admirals' for Pike over the years?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks! I had an Admirals Walk ticket in the past. Caught a few nice pike on lures 👍🎣

[@sheppeyfishtales]

Cracking video! Some chunky Pike there. Loved the editing as well. Could I be cheeky and ask what filming equipment you use?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks for the comments. I have a few things on the go: Latest iPhone with 3 Lens (zoom, wide, telephoto) SLR Camera (Lumix) with 50mm prime lens and 32mm lens GoPro Black 7 RODE Directional Microphone for Apple devices Lavalier Mic Editing done in Adobe Premier Pro Graphics in Adobe After Effects Thanks again for the comments! I hope this helps!

[@sheppeyfishtales]

@@Lifeonthebank Nice. Thanks! Gets good results 👌

[@minime5302]

Hey great video really enjoyed it I'm new to pike fishing my friend has bought a house with a lake on it not sure if there's pike in there any clues or just fish it and see lol cheers Paul great vid I subscribed to

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yes, I would fish it with deadbaits or a lure to see if there's any in there. if they're there i'm sure you'll get one within a few sessions. Thanks for the feedback!!!

[@skylahholmes3472]

What glove are you using for unhooking pls

[@karlwatkins2331]

Could you plz help me out ive bought an old barker International float it as a swivel on the top but nothing at the bottom would i fish this as a slider float plz karl

[@chrisbrailsford4833]

I have caught pike on lures on my local canal. But can’t seem to catch them on dead bait used a fox float fishing it to u can see the red mark at the top and used a wight. If I could ask u do u have to use a weight with float? When dead baiting or could I try one with out one ?

[@pepipuple]

Hi, great video! I have a few questions if you could answer please: 1. What kind of a rod you are using for casting the dead bait? Is it a carp rod? 2. What is your experience on what bait gives better results live or dead? When should they be used: summer, winter...? Whats better dead bait saltwater or freshwater? 3. Do you make your own twin treble trace?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Dejan Popovski thanks! 1. I currently use carp rods but looking to upgrade to Korum Snapper rods which will handle casting dead baits better. 2. I mainly fish for pike in the winter. I don’t use live bait for pike. I also do not recommend fishing for pike in summer as they engulf baits too readily which leads to deep hooking. If you do want to fish for them in warmer conditions then I would suggest lure fishing. 3. I don’t make my own traces although I do modify them sometimes to pop baits up. I hope that helps!

[@pepipuple]

@@Lifeonthebank helps a lot. Thank you for replying

[@paulcheeseman9307]

Very well fed fish in that place....

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yeah, they’re growing quite nicely!

[@richardsnape1025]

Regarding the indicators on the back bank stick, what’s the reason for this and not using the usual bobbins that you would use for carp?

[@Lifeonthebank]

They drop off completely when you get a take. The reel bail arm should be open and then the line can peel off with very little resistance. Pike can easily drop a bait if they feel any resistance. I hope that helps!

[@joemiller4730]

great fisherman piker joe tidioite pa.

[@chrisbrailsford4833]

Did U have your wire trice to swivel using a crimp?

[@miketube6662]

Cracking vid top fish to catch not appreciated enough in my eyes

[@Lifeonthebank]

Miketube666 Such a good option in the UK when the rivers go into flood in winter. Pike are awesome fish and I always do a few sessions in Jan / Feb. Thanks for watching! 👍👍🙏

[@jamesjohnston7418]

Hi mate, do you use a leader with this rig or just the main line? Also, do you attach the weight directly to the run ring or use light mono incase of snags? Cheers

[@Lifeonthebank]

Mainline straight to a trace and weight straight onto the run ring. A lot of people use really strong braided Mainline. This allows you to straighten out the trebles if you get snagged. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching mate! 👍🎣

[@uniquity4103]

Awesome video! :)

[@Lifeonthebank]

Uniquity Top man! Thank you 🙏

[@benprice3719]

Another smooth and informative video. Maybe it's my old ears, but I find the music a bit distracting.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Ben Price I love my tunes and can’t see it going away tbh. Thanks for the feedback though. Maybe I’ll tone it down a bit! 😉🎣

[@liam7500]

Brilliant content! I’m Currently waiting for the river levels to come down as I’m looking to get some pike in the net , this really has got me excited. your channel is brilliant , I enjoy every moment. Thanks nick!

[@MrROBBIE1953]

i have found that you should not strike on the first run of the pike but strike on the second run. My reasoning for this is that the pike first just picks up the bait sideways then stops and turns the bait so it can swallow it head first that is when you strike into the pike.

[@Lifeonthebank]

I would be quite careful with that approach in mild or warm conditions. In fact, I would be concerned about even doing this in winter. You’re at risk of deep hooking the pike. Have you not experienced this?

[@Yosser70]

Are you using the GS4000 reels? How are you liking them? I’ve recently to some of the 3000’s to go with my 6ft Dwarfs and really liking them. I’ve done the quick drag conversion and carbon washers, it makes the drag even smoother.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Dave Hughes yes I hear a lot of people using carbon washers to upgrade 👍 I really like them mate. Yes they’re the GS4000s. Nice and smooth!!! 👌

[@Yosser70]

@@Lifeonthebank the quick drag is a great upgrade. Basically replacing the spring in the drag knob with a plastic spacer. Full off to full on in a full turn

[@Sonikks]

Hi mate, enjoyed the video! I have a question. I'm new to Pike fishing and I'm going next week for the first time (deadbaiting, spinning isn't permitted). It's quite a large quarry pit with huge drop offs in the middle. Would you recommend down the margins or in the deeper water? Two rods so I will try both but this time of year what do you think is going to be the most fruitful? Cheers!

[@Lifeonthebank]

Sonikks If it’s mild then down the edge if you’ve got reasonable depth. If it’s cooler the out in the middle. Definitely try both though. I tend to move my rods around every 45mins - 1hr to try and find them! Good luck! 👍

[@Sonikks]

@@Lifeonthebank Thanks! I'll give it a try! Another question is I don't have those drop off backbite indicators. Would conventional carp ones to the trick? I don't see why not. I'm going to the tackle shop tomorrow to grab some running ledger setup bits and bobs.

[@Lifeonthebank]

If your carp ones are quite light then you’ll be fine. Alternatively if your rod has a line clip then you could possibly clip the line very lightly in that and forget about using an indicator at all.

[@Sonikks]

@@Lifeonthebank Thanks mate! I'll keep you posted how I get on!

[@FanterFishing]

Nice one nick, three good specimens there, out of interest what was the weights?

[@Lifeonthebank]

Fanter Fishing thank you mate. To be honest I didn’t weigh them in the end. Quite a good judge of weights these days. If I thought any were close to 20 I’d have given them a weigh. Up to mid doubles I reckon, 15 / 16 tops 😉👍

[@ciaranmcmanus3840]

great quite Location I Will be starting to dead bait for pike this coming Season Are these pits in the Lea Valley club waters or syndicate or can they be fished on a day ticket Enjoyable to Watch keep it up

[@bogdanpop6377]

I fish Lea Valley and I couldn't find any pits on day ticket. Some clubs offer multiple pits membership if you want to "Google" it. See link with prices below. www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/outdoors/angling-fisheries/permits-tickets/

[@happyfishing735]

👍👍👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

And you my friend!

[@jamesharrington5974]

Great video again, what happened to the Ned rig one?

[@Lifeonthebank]

James Harrington it’s coming on Wednesday next week. I had a decent pike session at the weekend and decided it would bring more variety to the channel. Back to Perch / Ned next week!!! Cheers 😉👍🎣

[@delwigzieful]

Absolutely fantastic fish nick congrats buddy my best pike to date is 26LB 7oz ALIEN

[@Lifeonthebank]

paraffinalien whao ... that’s a beast!!! Nice work 👍🎣

[@kmcc6814]

Nice one I just caught my biggest last week was only 12 pounds but I was buzzing only been fishing for a couple of years so hopefully some big ones to come

[@delwigzieful]

Kyle that's awesome mate keep it going well done you fishing canals kyle,Alien

[@kmcc6814]

@@delwigzieful yeah thanks definetly will keep it going yeah mostly canals and Loch lomond sometimes

[@wildthing3112]

What strike alarm are you using? I haven't seen one like that in North America.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Wild Thing the bite alarms are Delkims.

[@wildthing3112]

@@Lifeonthebank Thanks!

[@rrbfarming6905]

How have you only got 3k subs you are better than people with 100k

[@Lifeonthebank]

RRB Farming ... I’m still a relatively new channel and have only released a fraction of the videos that the large channels have. But it’s growing fairly quick, thanks to kind folk like yourself! Thanks for the kind words. I hope you enjoy the channel. Another video to be uploaded on Wednesday! 👍👍👍

[@bhfishing8572]

Great video and some great editing ! I'm sure I'll be a regular sub!

[@Lifeonthebank]

BH Fishing cheers mate. Glad you like the video. Keep your content coming! Looking forward to your next one 😉👍👌

[@ciaranmcmanus3840]

What are the start up costs to start like fishing rods reels bite Alarms rod rests small tackle

[@Lifeonthebank]

If you are going to start up fishing then I don't actually think that Pike fishing is a good place to start. Maybe just buy a single rod and reel, forget the bite alarms and try a bit of float fishing or feeder fishing for either tench or carp. You can then see if you enjoy it without spending a fortune.

[@mathewhoffin9418]

I am looking to fish at a lake that’s very weedy have you got any tip?

[@Lifeonthebank]

It should die off a bit as we go into winter. You could drift a deadbait over it if there’s still some around. Or work lures kid water without letting them drop into the weed?

[@calinlar2836]

Just wondering what line you use ? Nice video

[@Lifeonthebank]

I tend to use braid these days. Pike Pro stuff in 50lb+. Means I can straighten out trebles if I get snagged. 👍

[@addictedtoangling]

Nice

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thank you!

[@mattyj.]

What’s the club called mate I don’t live to far from there and I’m looking for a good pike water

[@Lifeonthebank]

Message me on Insta. 👍

[@BlackCountryPiker]

Lovely video and done great fish 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Black Country Piker thanks 🙏 👍🎣

[@antonygoesurban8975]

Brilliant video 👌👌👍👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks mate ... I really appreciate that. Please check out my other videos :)

[@antonygoesurban8975]

bank yeah sure mate

[@antonygoesurban8975]

bank yeah sane here if u dont mind could u have a look at my videos mate

[@Enochthegreat71]

Do you recomend wearing a glove with these beasts? Nice vid.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Thanks! I sometimes wear one but they’re not essential. I’ve unhooked loads of pike without one.

[@legitnesshugo8293]

Don’t they ever flop around?

[@harrihiltunen3126]

yes, pike hit also dead bait....

[@matthewfrancis9987]

i caught a pike here a couple days ago at 11 lb

[@Lifeonthebank]

Very nice 🐊 👍👍😁

[@matthewfrancis9987]

@@Lifeonthebank I know sadly it broke my rod tho

[@james6495]

Them are the biggest pike I've ever seen mate

[@Lifeonthebank]

Has some good pike session. Will do again once the temps drop!!! 👍

[@Charlie-cc3jl]

Can you do another piking video

[@Lifeonthebank]

Yes, some are on there way as we speak!!! 👍

[@unknowna703]

I’ve always wanted to watch a pike when I used to go finishing when I was a kid the only things I used to catch was perch?? And rouch I’m just getting into finishing again do u have any tips to catch a big pike like yours :) ✌🏼👍🏻

[@Lifeonthebank]

Addictedtoherb if you’re just getting back into it have you considered lure fishing for pike? A lot less gear to buy and an excellent way to catch them! Thanks for watching!! 👍

[@unknowna703]

Life on the bank yep ordered some lures and much more thanks for your advice 🎣👍🏻👍🏻

[@stephenfarrell7775]

What brand of chair is that?? 👍

[@Lifeonthebank]

Stephen farrell it’s a Nash Indulgence 👍

[@NNn-lt1rf]

Are pike good to eat??

[@Lifeonthebank]

No

[@royjeffery6965]

Only the last one was probably a him. The other two are female.

[@Lifeonthebank]

Roy Jeffery generally the bigger pike are female, I know that much! How else can you tell out of interest?

[@royjeffery6965]

@@Lifeonthebank male pike go up to about 8 lb. Anything above that is female. But how you can tell if you have a record male is beyond me 😀 but its very likely its a female.

[@iainoneill332]

I only watched the first 4 minutes, I really wasn't into listening to your music!!!

[@Lifeonthebank]

IAIN O'NEILL thanks for the feedback. I can’t see me removing music entirely in future videos but maybe I’ll tone it down a bit.Thanks for taking time to leave a comment.