REVERSE AGEING with the magic of fishing

It's a warm, sunny spring evening and in this video I head back to Farnham Angling Society's Badshot Lea fishery, to have a go at float fishing on the small but perfectly formed King's Pond.
After a slow session on my previous angling outing, I'm fishing for bites and this brand new venue doesn't disappoint! Lots of fish and plenty of variety on the waggler, before I fish off the rod tip in the margins and land some bigger fish.
After seeing some young'uns join me on the bank I also philosophise about the magic of simple float fishing for anything that swims - fishing really can take us back to childhood, so sit back, relax and enjoy.
The Magic of Fishing book - www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Fishin...
Farnham Angling Society - www.farnhamanglingsociety.com/
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[@paulcoyne1595]

Hi John As a recent subscriber to your channel, your videos capture, for me, the essence of fishing for pleasure. I am currently reading your most excellent book also and have literally just finished chapter 14 and found myself crying like a baby at memories your own experience reminded me of in my life. Keep at it, you’re a natural. 👍

[@themagicoffishing]

Many thanks for the subscription, comment and, most of all, the kind words about the book. I love hearing it’s still being read and means something to folks. Hope you enjoy the other vids on the channel. Best, John

[@daveball-my7og]

Thoroughly enjoyed as per usual, but not taken for granted. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming. 👩‍🌾🙏🫶🎣🌅👏👏👏🐟🤫👍

[@themagicoffishing]

Comments like that keep me going and enjoying! 🫶🎣

[@grahamnash9794]

Lovely. From start to finish, (that came all too quickly). Hoping me refreshed for once more having a tussle with a decent fish in the future. Fighting with sight loos at the moment, but treatment is just starting. Again I must thank you for the feeling of solace. Take care John. TTFN

[@themagicoffishing]

Thank you 🙏 Really hope the sight treatment is effective and fishing the margins is a good bet for anyone who suffers with poor eyes of course. Best of luck with it 🤞

[@pauledwards6470]

Another nice venue for you john,and another good days fishing eh mate.

[@themagicoffishing]

Yes it was! Cheers 🍻

[@grahamwalker139]

Lovely video Jon, I used to fish King's pond many years ago when there were no carp in it just lots of tench, crucians and silvers. The far bank was covered in wire netting holding the bankside growth together and needless to say that's where the better fish lurcked.

[@themagicoffishing]

Many thanks, Graham. Sounds like a grand stock back then.

[@Smiffy830]

Marvellous John, great bit of fishing & lovely surroundings. The kind of place where Hobby chase Dragonflies, positive I heard Red Warbler early doors when you landed the Rudd. As we say in the Black Country, theer ay much better in life than sat on a bank catching fish. Soul food👍

[@themagicoffishing]

Black Country eh? Good stuff

[@Smiffy830]

@themagicoffishing Raised on the Severn & The Avon. My old man fished like an Osprey , therefore so did his 5 kids. Like you, I migrated to Surrey, enjoy my fishing & being amongst nature. Nearly finished your book, great read John🎣👍

[@neilwayte517]

Most enjoyable video mate. Great weather as well. I know your sitting in the sunshine some where abroad so just to let you know it is lashing down here in the UK. Bream fishing tomorrow at the place i saw you last. Going to see if I can get a few going and hopefully a few bin lids. Knowing my luck I will get plagued by big carp. See you next week and hopefully we can get out and have a session.

[@themagicoffishing]

Fingers crossed for you mate

[@cliveeariss880]

Hello mate here we go, great video, and a lovely place to fish, thank you for this, Im off at the weekend for some more action....all being well, have a nice weekend.

[@themagicoffishing]

Tight lines my friend 🎣🐟

[@Paulforsilvers]

Good vid m8. I must admit, i do things different. My way is one shot, aaa, ssg, 4-6 inch hooklink, even on the pole. It works as you either get a lift bite or-sail away. At my age, just fish for fun, maybe 6 times a year, so cant be bothered shotting up line, constantly plumbing up. Use shot as plummet. Works for me. Look forward to next vid, will be trying my black bottom float next time 😊

[@themagicoffishing]

As always, thanks for commenting and enjoy the new float! Hope you keep getting out over the summer 🎣☀️

[@chrispage1888]

Another great video John, love watching these when I cant get out on the bank myself!

[@themagicoffishing]

Thanks - that’s the hope 🙏🎣🐟😀

[@cliveeariss880]

Lovely channel Jon lets have a session later in the year, if your up for it.

[@themagicoffishing]

Sounds good

[@cliveeariss880]

I often think that some of the better fish in the margins, and could not agree more Jon.

[@themagicoffishing]

They are always there!

[@cliveeariss880]

Back winding is grat fun, thanks for that, as long as the line is well laid on the spool, all the best mate.

[@themagicoffishing]

Can’t beat a bit of backwinding

[@cliveeariss880]

@@themagicoffishing Yes thanks for the mention I did catch that...get it catch that lol.

[@benjaminmiller6]

Hi John, i commented on your barble video the otherday as i grew up in Ripley. I think my Dad responded also. My family moved to Aldershot back in 2014 and ive been managing my sons badshot lea football team since 2017... great to see you fishing the local venues. Ive been meaning to try and get a day ticket to these lakes.

[@themagicoffishing]

Thanks and best of luck with the footy and the fishing! 🎣⚽️

[@stephensmith6177]

Sorry but there are no day tickets at these venues. Guest tickets are available I believe.

[@benjaminmiller6]

Thats a shame ​@@stephensmith6177

[@alisharif1997]

🏗️🕌🕌🕌🕌🕌

[@themagicoffishing]

I’m not sure what that means but thanks for watching