The BANNED Bait!!! - Bloodworm & Joker fishing with Lee Kerry

Lee Kerry is a master at bloodworm and joker fishing and we visit the Stainforth and Keadby Canal to show you that this mysterious bait isn't as complicated as many anglers believe!
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[@SiHalstead]

Having just started fishing again after a 30 year break I need all the help I can. Its a resounding YES from me! Cracking video as ever Lee, I've learned so much from your videos.

[@grahamwalker139]

Great video Lee. I would have to say no to blood worm and joker as we used to allow it on our waters but it created a barrier for some who just couldn't get any or who couldn't afford it so it kind of made matches unequal right from the start. I agree it is a great bait especially in winter and when I did fish with it the fishing was great.

[@spawn8641]

I think blood worm and joker should be allowed as not many pleasure anglers use it due to the price, its a very powerful bait and it's a natural source of food for fish, its also a excellent source of protein and Crude protein that is great for fish growth. Like everything should be used moderately as how it's used mixed with gravel, soil, leam etc. Great video as always thanks everyone @Preston Innovations and Lee for a good indepth video.

[@Jammysandwedge88]

Takes me back some years this, used to fish this method in the depths of winter as a young lad! It’s game changing

[@lawrencem4811]

Another great video with lots of great useful tips. I’m think Bloodworm & Joker should be allowed on canals & river matches during winter. It’s a natural bait and makes winter matches more interesting. It’s no longer as hard to source now. Thank you Preston and Lee for bringing this great video. Tight Lines All

[@neilpotter66]

Nice to see it being used. Always loved using it back in the day on the Foss and other places so its a yes from me

[@allanmarshall4582]

Just getting back into fishing. Been loving all your videos. Been so helpful to me. Mostly with all the fishing equipment. It's changed and improved so much. Since I was fishing. Have to wait, for the season to start in June. Not only yourself but all the team at Preston. Saving for one if your feeder rods. Some good ones to chose from. Thanks.

[@poseidon0887]

Proper enjoyed this video and I've learnt a lot thank you Lee

[@stevecannell303]

Another great video Lee Thanks. Yes blood worm and Joker should be allowed as long as everyone in a match has access to it

[@garethevans6192]

Great video I love the natural venues!! I believe that as long as the match is stated as a blood worm and joker match and everyone has time to get some it should be allowed 👍🏿

[@paulhughes6911]

I can't wait to give it a go never used it before but willing to try it thanks for the tip great video

[@garyshipwright9311]

Great video lee looked into this before one problem where I'm based no fishery allows it!! But great info and a great watch!! Thanks preston

[@stevemccrory9130]

YES to bloodworm and joker. Find yourself a good tackle shop that can get it when you need it. What you don't use can be kept for the next session - bloodworm in water / joker in leam. It works out as cost effective as many other baits if you look after it. Bloodworm toughens up the longer you have it in water, and is best kept in a sealed clear food container with the water. Change the water once (midweek), or twice (if you have time), and keep it on the cold garage floor. Raw joker can be kept in the paper on the garage floor too, but keep the paper moist with an atomiser. Leamed up joker can be kept out, or it can go into the bait freezer to kill it. Dead joker in leam, added to groundbait, can be very effective for larger fish like skimmers. Anyone who has seen joker in water knows that it jumps up off the bottom, so the hookbait can be fished at dead depth, and up to 4 inches off bottom. One way to see joker really wriggle is to spray it with a sweet diluted liquid additive, like Sensas Aromix Gardons. It will bounce like a Baywatch lifeguard's chest (even Mitch's).

[@kevmiree268]

Ad say yes deffo 100% on natural venues in winter great video Lee keep them coming 👍

[@thill2203]

Brilliant video again. You make it look easy . I would say yes it's a great natural bait and should be allowed .

[@neildimmick5687]

Hi Lee another superb in depth video. I can remember reading an article when you guys had just returned for the world champs and he said the UK anglers were way behind the European guys in terms of the ground baits they use as well as bloodworm and joker. So if we are going to compete at future international champs then we need to allow B&J, perhaps allowing in selective matches would be the best solution for everyone.

[@jooblar4587]

:3 nyaaa~~

[@brianisherwood7697]

I fished and scraped bloodworm and Joker back in the 80s and it's a great bait completely natural foods source for the fish so yes I do think it should be allowed and another great video from the Preston team

[@ramunassubacius9605]

Great video Lee.Definitely should be allowed on more venues breaking the stigma about the using it. One of the simplest and most effective bait for silvers

[@neilthompson5217]

Really interesting video Lee , I say yes to bloodworm and joker . I'm a fan of natural baits and I've always thought that a bait as successful as bloodworm shows that it must be beneficial to the the fish

[@alinmocan235]

Nice video Preston Innovations!!!

[@robertmoon993]

Another great informative video Lee. I’ve never used bloodworm and joker but I would love try it now I have watched that. Maybe on a winter league match if the venue allowed it. 👍

[@brucepaving]

Use it week in week out in our winter league and seems to work effectively for the better anglers 👍🏻 but I’m just getting to terms with it as a newbie and these videos certainly help thanks 👍🏻😉🎣

[@LUFC_Tom94]

Great video as usual Lee

[@jondavies7593]

Great video, that takes the mystery out of using “the little red men”. I am a fan but there is also a lot of anecdotal evidence that using bloodworm has made previously prolific venues much harder to most other methods. The pandemic and the loss of many local tackle dealers has also made it a lot harder to obtain in certain areas.

[@hopingowen]

Brilliant video Lee. I havent used Joker and Bloodworm for a long time. Mainly due to venues not allowing it 😫👍🦈🐳

[@leebailey5384]

I’ve never fished with bloodworm and joker but really think it should be allowed. Great video as always, learn so much from these.

[@davidmakem213]

Yes to bloodworm and Joker for me great video 👍

[@callumparker7123]

Brilliant video Lee ! i used bloodworm and joker for the first time last weekend and it was amazing how good of a bait it is only problem is not many venues near me allow it not even the natural venues . personally i think it should be allowed on the natural waters not so much on commercials .

[@vincedowling4777]

As an older viewer (68) I think you have to start promoting B&J more purely for an international future for all the home nations. As you say maybe not everywhere but for sure you need more continental style matches where it is used, this for both float and feeder. Really good video and I particularly like you focus for pleasure anglers, nice job.

[@chrisellis4599]

Another great video, I believe it should be allowed on natural venues in the cold times of the year. Not only would we catch more fish we would help all the home nations learn more about it for international fishing

[@fishingnorfolk]

Yes. I think it is, a awesome natural bait and the more, people that use it the better. especially young anglers and match anglers,. The future of our sport on the international scene its a must.

[@darthvandijk9653]

Best bait in world for getting bites, easy to fish with as well. Based on that , the answer is yes , great video again Lee 👍👊

[@jamesedmunds1653]

I would use it, yes most definitely. It is natural and in a lot of our waters although many water around me banned it many years ago and have never revisited its use. Brilliant video and very informative, thankyou

[@adriancarrier7762]

thanks Mr Kerry thanks for the vid all was good, i would say yes i used it a lot years ago , but watching remined me thats should teach my young grand son who's just starting out that there's old stuff that still works besides pellets lol

[@nickdale3140]

Another good video Lee, thanks👍🏻. I would say yes to it being allowed as long as everyone can get access to getting some! Perhaps if it could be purchased at the draw, for a decent & fair price to all, then it would be up to each angler to decide if they wanted it🤔!

[@suddenelite]

Great informative video Lee, thanks. Yes of course it should be allowed, it doesn't get any more natural.

[@markloughran5494]

Although I've been fishing for over 40 years and coming from Northern Ireland I can honestly say I've used bloodworm and joker once when I was 14 on the Newry Canal! However, I now fish a commercial in winter that has a huge head of silverfish. I have won with silvers there even when the odd carp has been landed by others. I am definitely going to experiment more with it on certain venues here. As you know, I don't think it has it's place on the big rivers like the Bann or Loughs like the Erne but I can really see how this may give me the edge on some of those more intimate venues. Incidentally, if you are ever over here in winter, head to the Movanagher canal. It's a navigational canal on the lower Bann. When the river rises in flood, huge roach, hybrids, perch and some bream seek shelter. 10 to 18 kg is usually needed to win! Some of the roach go to 2lb! Again, another venue where I will experiment with B&J...... I'm pro for these places. 🐟🐟🐟

[@dannyfaulkner1110]

Hi , I would say yes have used on hard rivers when nothing else was working , and we caught . Good video thanks

[@wolfietom6024]

Great advice lee, they are such a small bait that i personally can't see any problem with them not being used, but end of day its all down ro the club or owners, they rule the fishing. Great video you guys keep up the good work.

[@leighdelves870]

Excellent video. Really informative. BW & J should be allowed at more venues especially in the winter.

[@colinrennisonfishing]

Enjoyed the video Lee. Allow on Natural venues in winter

[@craiggriffiths474]

Great video. Yes bloodworm and joker fishing should be allowed. Mainly in winter to help people get bites when it’s difficult. 🎣

[@petercook278]

Great video as always and very informative. I personally can not understand why Bloodworm and Joker are band on waters especially considering Bloodworm is a natural food source for fish, great info on how to present the Joker aswell as topping up.

[@tontonghostfishing1712]

Hi lee good video i use the bloodworms when fishing going to be difficult with fines linesa fishing that i love and superb fish in the end (a french angler 👍🎣

[@stevenmitchell4156]

If the venue and club allow it then Yes, and it would be good for anglers representing UK teams abroad, nice one, thanks.

[@elvis0801]

Absolutely brilliant video once again from Lee and Preston Innovations i think they should be allowed as fairly new to the Silver fishing game it would give me more confidence in what i`m doing

[@barrydulson4489]

Definitely bring back bloodworm and joker, when I was a kid I went fishing with my grandad and he always used bloodworm and joker and never failed to catch, so yeah definitely bring it back so who wants to use it can and always catch, Superb video as always, keep up the good work

[@boansy1]

Cheap, easy to fish, outstanding bait so yes, of course I agree this bait should be aloud. Some venues possibly not but for winter fishing its one of the best.

[@garysmith9760]

Yes deffo, especially in winter 👍

[@davepilsworth8672]

A great video Lee with a great bait,however cost and availability ruled out a lot of people and then a lot of clubs banned it anyway on waters. For a pleasure session if you can get it makes for a great day in the winter.

[@roberttalbot3950]

I say yes to blood worm and joker, people say its too expensive but if you buy groundbait maggots hemp and sweetcorn for a match you have spent a lot more than a match pack costs, it's a great bait. Great video 👍

[@guythomas1587]

Never fished with either... but that's because I'm new to fishing... I reckon they shouldn't be banned just so I can get the chance to give them a try... keep up the good work, I learn something new everytime I watch.... 😁

[@johnlindley5814]

Iv have to admit I am from Thorne and have never used blood worm and joker on the canal, probably because I really didn't know how to use it and feed it. After watching your very informative video I will definitely be giving it a go.🐟🐟🐟

[@ishy2step]

I'm for it. On hard days it can be the difference between a blank and a few fish in your net. A match pack is not hugely different from other baits cost wise and it's natural. If it was more widely allowed it would be more widely available (and you can scrape your own if you are mega keen). A limit on quantity like they have in international matches (but maybe lower) would make sense. Loved the video, wish I lived in one of them houses...

[@paulalldritt7669]

Hi Lee, Another great video, I would have to say yes, to blood worm and joker. I would like to also add that I do believe that bait limits should come into play, say 1/2 kg of bloodworm and a hooker pack of bloodworm. This would bring down cost and anglers would have to plan there feeding, as you have explained indoor video. Big thanks to you and the guys at Preston for producing some fantastic videos.

[@egrandoms524]

Lee you explain fishing so well and love your enthusiasm! Learning so much from you buddy just stated pole fishing could do with all the help don’t have much money and it’s costing a bomb! Keep up the good work can’t wait to show my son how it’s done when he a little older, should be 100% allowed to me it’s normal food that fish eat

[@robwalker651]

Joker is NOT a normal food for fish.It is gathered from stinking polluted watercourses and if it is not cleaned off properly,it is a health hazard as a lot of anglers found in the past.Bloodworm IS a fish food,Joker is not, they are completely different larvae.

[@egrandoms524]

Ohh see told you I was still learning

[@harrytrussell3564]

I've never used bloodworm or joker for any fishing but after looking at your video I would love to give it a go on my local canal so yes it should be allowed

[@richardtranter5467]

Yes it should be allowed. Its another great method to learn and helps when you compete abroad

[@antrog1895]

Yes on the right venues.

[@mattharrison5220]

Really informative video and something I will be trying. My local river has been really off this year and I fancy tying bloodwork to see if its just me getting old and daft, or a lack of fish. With that in mind, and as want to try it - no I don't see what blood worm should be banned on natural venues!

[@andrewstevenson1449]

Great tips again Yes it should be allowed

[@ngfishing4407]

Great video as ways. I would say yes to bloodworm and joker on natural and sliver venues, maybe with a limit, but it must come from a quality source, not worth butting yourself at risk of getting I’ll.

[@anthonysmith4399]

Only in winter on canals and natural waters when the going gets hard nice video 👍

[@steveball458]

Yes it’s a game changer in winter when the usual baits are not working due to low temperatures more availability will hopefully make it cheaper

[@mikes9560]

As a natural feed in nearly every water it should be allowed! Great video!

[@joewicks4090]

Another great video from Lee .. packed with information .. and for me blood worm and jokers should only be allowed on natural venues ...

[@kenanbh]

Definitely yes

[@roywells2135]

Yes definitely, miss the b&j matches at thorne also well attended matches

[@johncrosbyfishing5973]

I’ve never used bloodworm and joker. I really see the benefits on natural venues so I don’t think there is any reason they should be banned. I fished a lot on the canal at the Keadby end. Great information from the video Lee. Thanks

[@Bigbazzasangling]

Great video, I now need to put it into practice. I honestly believe if a bait is available to everyone then why shouldn’t it be used. We all need to sing from the same hymn sheet. 👍🏻🎣

[@steventhornhill5257]

Great video again Lee and Joe. Bloodworm and Joker should certainly be allowed, it’s a natural food source and so much easier for the fish to metabolise vs meat for example. In the winter would you also top up with straight soil when using traditional caster, pinkies, dead red particles, in deep (say 12 foot) natural venues?

[@chriswallbank6244]

Absolutely Lee should be allowed for winter fishing

[@geoffgould6016]

open canal matches or natural lakes yes, commercials and rivers no, love your enthusiasm Lee

[@karlruditis5615]

Yes Lee 👌👌

[@davidgould8534]

Absolutely it should be allowed on all commercials in the winter as they majority of fish ball up and it would allow anglers to catch silvers and still be in with a chance of a section win

[@dannymay3320]

Great vlog Lee and Preston I would say yes to bw and j Maintainance natural venues and vast open commercials and maybe everywhere at seasonal parts of the year 🤞🏻

[@nigelbennett316]

The only reason we banned it was because some anglers couldn’t get hole of it which was deemed to be unfair. I never agreed with that though so for me I don’t believe it should be banned at all. I really enjoyed this video thanks 🙏

[@nigelbennett316]

@@alexpowell4294 I think some were just lazy mate

[@stevehansler9014]

Great video Lee I don't think bloodworm and joker shouldn't be allowed in matches but pleasure sessions allowed.

[@seantaylor2689]

Yes, bloodworm and joker should be allowed on all natural venues. Commercials should still be the owner’s preference. Great video Lee👍

[@jadesmithson3413]

great for winter perch rudd and roach yes it should be allowed

[@terrycoggin1435]

great video Lee i think bloodworm and joker should be allow on silver fish matches in winter

[@markandrews2126]

Hi Lee, brilliant video as always, I've never used bloodworm or joker but surely there cannot be a more natural bait than bloodworm or joker as both these larvae can be found buried in the silt of slow moving waterways, accepted on commercials with no natural flow this may be of concern to fishery owners, but rivers and canals why not.

[@ianjohnson122]

Brilliant video yes blood worm and joker should be allowed

[@joannealmond7398]

Cracking video again, never used either bait before but will be trying to get my hands on some ASAP. I’m not sure what the problem with using them is , but if it’s a natural bait why not use it!

[@neiljones4957]

Great video Lee well done. I think bloodworm and joker should be allowed to be used but not on all venues.

[@stevevigar9704]

Great feature. I would say in general no but on things like the Evesham festival where it would obviously increase the overall fishing then yes it would be a good thing.

[@nepb021]

Another great video Lee. I'm new to pole fishing, so this may sound like a stupid question, but if you've got all your shot within 12" of the hook, why do use use a bulk of No9's rather than an olivette?

[@Fishmaddad]

I would say yes if we could try it. Cannot seem to get any in the tackle shops down south in my area.

[@kenperry8180]

100% yes, it’s all about catching fish!

[@tracyfry2316]

Should be allowed on natural venues as its a natural bait but maybe on commercial fisheries should be down to the owner, another great video from preston innovations

[@martinellis6663]

For me it should be allowed, I see why some wouldn't want it to be used. However as long as it doesn't harm the fish then crack on and catch a net full 👍. As per great info Lee keep up the top tips.

[@rhinosroach]

A very informative video, Great tips as always I would love to try B&J but find accessibility a problem as i don't trust Mail Order for it to arrive on time and in Good condition as my Local tackle shop will only order if a few people want it not just for one person as its not commercialy viable, A BIG YES For B&J

[@carlhowey5921]

I’m another who has never fished this bait before. I’ve heard it mentioned a lot but knew nothing about how it was used until now. It would seem to me that if it was available to all anglers in a match then why not allow it. If availability and price were restrictive for some then maybe not. I don’t know how much it costs and presume it needs to be specially ordered through your local tackle shop. I would love to give it a go especially after seeing this video and finding out how straight forward it is to use - Thanks Lee

[@steveraynor2946]

I'm in the pro group for bloodworm and joker. It's a natural bait, that all fish love and will eat it. I know some believe it's an expensive bait, but the reality is, it's no more expensive than having to buy casters and worms along with maggots, pinkies and squatt. Most good tackle shops will order the bait for the following week, so it is accessible to everyone. It's an easy to use bait and will get us a few fish on the days where conventional baits are less effective.

[@renemitchell5555]

Should definitely be allowed great video

[@frank1877]

From Ireland, wish it was available here,would fish it everyweek.

[@neilpegrum629]

Love bloodworm fishing on the K&A canal, with education anyone can easily use it and perhaps get rid of the negatives some wrongly believe like price, availability etc.

[@RetroDeltaDave]

I've never fished blood worm/joker, not even sure where to get it. After watching this video I would like to give it a try. I would definitely say yes to its use

[@andrewbrooks395]

Fantastic video as always. Personally I can't think of a reason why as anglers we shouldn't use a beautiful natural bait!

[@brianthompson1697]

Hi Lee, I have have only just started fishing and have learn’t so much from a watching your videos. I am open to trying anything that will catch me some fish so I would say yes if allowed.