River Avon ZANDER & PIKE Fishing on the TIP with CIRCLE HOOKS..!

[@Red_Snappa]

Clonking river pike that fair do's. I'm always impressed with the quality of your video editing too Rob - great stuff mate.

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks very much - Always trying to improve that aspect and learn from others editing styles 👍🎣

[@MoreFishMission]

Great video, thanks for uploading 👊

[@RobsAngling]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@garyboast9609]

Nice vid, Rob. My tripod I often use at The Severn is also used here in Norfolk for pike, often with bite alarms, and the rods poking upwards.

[@RobsAngling]

Cheers Gary - My pod and alarms are in play when I fish into the dark also. Good luck chasing down a few decent crocs this winter 👍🎣

[@luke_angling]

Good video mate, and nice Pike as well. I was on the river Friday, managed one at about 14lb, but they seem to be a bit finicky at the moment. Tight lines, subbed

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks Luke. Subbed back also - Hopefully this weekends weather will liven them up a bit 👍🎣

[@johnh5660]

I really enjoyed this . Love your barbel vids but im mainly a pike and predator angler so i loved this . I really liked that you do ig your way in regards rigs and drop off indicators etc . Ive always felt that type of bite indication being taught as vital was over the top . Great to see you using the rod tips . Ive never done it that way but clearly it works a treat . Cracking pike too 👍. Ive never tried a feeder for pike either so you have given me some food for thought 👍👍

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks John.. Glad you enjoyed it. Many different methods work - Some are more popular than others. This approach has always worked for me so I’ve stuck with it over time👍🎣

[@johnh5660]

@RobsAngling Absolutely. Totally agree . Tight lines . Look forward to watching more pike hopefully 😁👍

[@andrewjackson9603]

Excellent Rob. Never even seen a Zander (living in Dorset not surprising!). Done years of Piking ( mainly on rivers) but never used a circle hook. Very good for anyone new to it and inexperienced in unhooking. 👍🎣🙂

[@RobsAngling]

I prefer using them to snap tackle/trebles - Hookup rates are good once you get used to them. Good luck chasing a few yourself 👍🎣

[@dannymorrill4082]

Great vid again Rob, never seen you do one of these before, when your up on the trent again you might want to get a predator rod out ,some clonkers in there,

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks Danny.. They’ll be a few more to follow this autumn/winter. I’ll have a dart around Newark next time I’m up there - Some decent Pike and Z’s about looking at the pictures people share 👍🎣

[@andrewjackson9603]

I haven't fished for Pike for a few years now Rob. For 20 years I did little else in winter. Probably done enough of it tbh. Grayling yesterday, Perch next week with lobworms! 🙂

[@RobsAngling]

The perch are calling for me also - Too much choice for what to fish for at this time of year. 😩🤣🎣

[@markjones919]

Great video Rob😊

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks Mark 🙏👍

[@andrewcarson3455]

Well done 👏 Really nice pike beautiful colours and pattern .. good to see your approach to pike fishing. i usually stuff the feeders with mashed sardines out of the can from aldi supermarket lamprey sections are deadly - head section full.of blood caught me loads of doubles Tinned sardines full of oil flavour cheaper than using your deadbaits Thank you for sharing ....😊

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks Andy - Good suggestions to try there. Good luck chasing a few yourself 👍🎣

[@1teki1]

Great work Rob just subbed now. What cage feeder do You use in that video 🤔

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks very much - Those are the Korum Combi Feeders. I was using a 3oz in this session 👍

[@stevebell8552]

More vids like this please Rob !👍

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks Steve - More on the way 💯👍🎣

[@BlackCountryPiker]

Cracking pike there Rob 👍

[@RobsAngling]

Cheers Steve - Hopefully getting a few yourself 👍🎣

[@BlackCountryPiker]

@ in all honesty no 😬. I’ve been out deadbaiting a couple of times and just can’t seem to set the hook. Hopefully Monday turns it around 👍

[@RobsAngling]

@BlackCountryPiker Fingers crossed - Hopefully you drop onto a couple of decent ones 🤞👍

[@BlackCountryPiker]

@ cheers 👍

[@chrismoseley9275]

Hi Rob, A great video as always. Do you mind me asking what set up you use for capturing the photos of the fish you catch please?

[@RobsAngling]

Hi Chris, I have a fairly robust tripod that I utilise for my filming.. I this use for stills and video via a phone or camera. Have a look at the new Korum self take station - It’s a very useful and cheap kit for taking photos.. You just need to add a bank stick and you’re good to take photos easily 👍

[@chrismoseley9275]

@ Thank you Rob.

[@Jd12812]

Nice video, circle hooks I always hair rig from the “neck” of the fish out the top of the head and have the circle hook on full show just in front of the head 👌👌 never lets me down full confidence in it.. each to their own

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks JD - A few ways to go about it for sure and probably most will work. On small deadbeats like what I was using - The tailbone is my preference 👍🎣

[@Jd12812]

@ 👍🏻 tight lines

[@samlawless7830]

Wicked video

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks Sam 🙏🎣

[@Alexandnick-angling]

Another great video Rob 👏 Your camera work is always amazing and just a quick question about it, how would you go about securing a go pro to a bank stick?

[@RobsAngling]

There are plenty of adaptors for sale you can use - If you search for Gardner Camera Adaptor, that is one that you can buy. 👍

[@RobsAngling]

There are plenty of adaptors for sale you can use - If you search for Gardner Camera Adaptor, that is one that you can buy. 👍

[@Alexandnick-angling]

​@RobsAngling thanks Rob I will deffanantly have a look👍 Can't wait for the next amazing video you make!

[@john-er1ql]

nice one rob

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks John 👍

[@samlawless7830]

I thought pike did not like resistance? Surely it would drop the bait once picking up and feeling the weight

[@RobsAngling]

Hi Sam, I was using a running rig so the line will pass through the run ring as the pike moves off with with the bait, with the lead not moving on the bottom - No resistance felt. 👍

[@laytonrim1489]

Good video❤! If you want good pike then it might sound weird for the Tame but there's a free stretch in Tamworth and you can park at the Jolly Rodger car park, seen 15 lbs+ caught there😊

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks - I’ll take a look when next in the area 👍🎣

[@JamesHardie-ej5zf]

Hi rob. I got a BAA membership because of your vids. Travel from Preston lancs. In. your opinion, which section of the Severn is your no1?

[@RobsAngling]

Good decision James as it’s well worth it. I don’t have a number one or preferred section - Most fish well at various times of the year. The key is picking the right swim for the conditions on the day. Good luck and have fun exploring a few sections 👍🎣

[@riverraideruk]

Nice one Rob. 👍 We're u using ur 1.75lb TC? And what line? Cheers mate

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks - Yes I was using my usual 1.75tc rods and reels, but with a different spool with 20lb mono. I put all of the details in the video description 👍

[@andrewjackson9603]

Makes a change for the river to be within its banks!

[@Boxersboy-um1fd]

Rob - cracking Pike, beautiful markings. Quick question - why do you use such a short trace? - as a minimum, it should be 12" - most use 18" (as do I) - any particular reason for it being that short?

[@RobsAngling]

Circle hooks almost always hook in the scissors or if not, 2-3” into the mouth max.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

A pity you couldnt stay into darkness for the Zeds... 🤔 😎👍☘️🍻

[@RobsAngling]

Absolutely - I’ll be back on another session soon for them though 👍🎣

[@tariqaslam1853]

Cheers, subbed, great vid.

[@RobsAngling]

Thanks very much 👍🎣

[@pikeypete4637]

Circles nothing but bad for the pike they were never designed for catch and release cause more scissor damage than any other style

[@RobsAngling]

Hi Pete, there’s pros and cons to all methods - Circle hooks, snap tackle and trebles included.

[@pikeypete4637]

@ circles and singles specifically target the scissors the most delicate part of a pikes mouth it’s not for me

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I've heard this before.... also, the research papers I've read re. using circles have never definitively come out in favour of them for the reason you give.... I'm not sold on them yet... we need more scientific data, not just follow what seems like a fad to me.... show me concrete proof circles are better than barbless trebles & I'll switch tomorrow !!.... 😎👍☘️🍻

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

​@@RobsAngling I agree with you Rob... we really need more data on the subject and less "taking sides" by anglers... it seems to me that maybe people think they can be less urgent, attentive even, with pike bites by using circles... I myself AM open to being convinced of their superiority by objective data on the subject though.... 😎👍☘️🍻