River Fishing - Roach - Chub & Perch (Video 164)

[@stephenlightfoot7649]

Thank you Mark for your last couple of uploads. They’ve been good for the soul amidst all this madness. Hope you and your family are staying safe and well.

[@francolinobasco]

No worries Stephen just glad you guys enjoy them.

[@costaskarpi6511]

totally agree

[@matthewgwatkin847]

Hi Mark. I've been watching a lot of your videos recently and find them utterly brilliant! I've been a keen fisherman since I was a kid. I have recently got my partner into fishing and after watching your videos I can safely say she is "hooked"! This particular video has made us start to look around our local river mease near Tamworth, Staffordshire as its very small and full of lovely looking swims. We both commented on your approach to fishing and how your obvious love for it comes across in your video's. So thank you for inspiring my partner to venture out and do something I love to. Keep up the great work and your superb everyday approach to fishing. Top man. Many thanks matt and Lisa

[@JohnSmith-ro2lg]

Thanks Mark, another excellent film, and great Fishing, looking forward to going,,,

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers John.

[@johnathanryan2117]

Another great video mark, love your enthusiasm , some cracking fish there too.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks 👍

[@garybarlow8260]

Really enjoy your videos Mark. It's the next best thing to being on the bank. Keep up the good work.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Gary :D

[@jediknightofthewoods]

Wholeheartedly agree with you old chap! Its what keeps me going watching videos from the season before, while we cant hit the rivers! Really glad I came across your channel recently, its stirred something up within the angler inside me that had been buried for a while, having spent the last couple of years taking my dad and young nephew to fish commercial lakes. It just about scratches the itch, but its not like being on a wild and wonderful back water type location and using all your skill and guille against the beasts below!...and your a local lad to me too!

[@francolinobasco]

Why thank you so much Jedi and I agree you cannot beat more wild waters, you just never know what to expect. Ah so you;re local to me? where abouts are you!?

[@jediknightofthewoods]

@@francolinobasco I live in High Wycombe, so familiar with large stretches of the Thames, backwaters and most of the lakes stretching up towards Maidenhead, Henley, Sonning etc. I'm going to start moving a bit further afield towards the Loddon and Kennet near Theale.

[@bluesimon13ify]

Great video, the chub looked in great condition, the surprise roach was an excellent discovery, & a couple of perch. Good days catch,😀

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you, yes they were in pristine condition and that roach says to me I may need to head back with the float gear maybe this autumn/winter!

[@stephenisom6089]

some nice fish there mark that rotund chub was a corker had it been a deeper body it would have looked like a giant roach ,then you had a big roach and that last chub it looked about 2ft long,,and then the good old perch real crabtree country next week end im off down the river leam for some dace perch roach and chub and the now rare gudgeon,,so its a pint of floro pinkes and bronze maggots ,the pinkies are brilliant for the roach and dace ,we will see what the otters have left us ,well mark until the next tale from the bank keep well keep the videos coming and tight lines,,

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Stephen it was nice to find such a roach along this river. I wish you well for your fishing trips and like you say I hope the otters have spared us some.

[@geoffowens9770]

great video mark enjoyed that dance round that tree tight lines and stay safe

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Geoff, yes my legs did not want to work as I got up and I usually find insulting myself suitably motivates me lol.

[@boldersa]

I'm glad it's not just me who "Barnstormer Bill" plagues whilst I'm trying to film Mark lol some lovely fish there, that roach was superb, I loved listening to all the different bird song, excellent!

[@francolinobasco]

😁 Yup Andrew you are not alone on that front lol. I really should have weighed the roach but part of me didn't feel it was quite cricket on the chub and perch tackle.

[@captainfrank01]

Finally caught up on all your recent uploads Mark - another great day out with some lovely fish! Well done.

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Frank! cheers mate it was a nice way to spend the final day of the season. Well it is currently 30c here in the UK but i have been fishing, just taking it steady.

[@456graper]

Great video Mark!! Nice to catch a variety of fish and all nice quality. Good stamp of perch to grow to decent sizes for the future 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it Graham.

[@manikinskywalker766]

Great video as always Mark some cracking fish...bagged myself 2 small perch on my first session of New season.Tight lines

[@francolinobasco]

Nice one, always good to catch on the first trip of the new season too.

[@BUFF498]

Mark another great video. Wishing you a bigger and better sport for the new season opening tomorrow.

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks! You too John!

[@neilsmith7547]

Like your cunning aproach mark. You remind me of john wilson. Love you the way you've got with words. Brilliant video and great angling.

[@christhomas9956]

welcome back pal

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks mate!

[@pascalpiqued818]

Brilliant Channel. Great video composition. Knowlegable commentary. Very enjoyable. Good luck from a French Subscriber.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you very much!

[@tinker5349]

Hi, nice fish Mark I am also looking forward to some river fishing

[@francolinobasco]

You and me both!

[@andredevries4987]

Hee Mark another wonderfull video. Me and my Son Fish every Sunday and catch a lot of carp. Can,t wait to see your next video. Greets André de vries.

[@francolinobasco]

Hey Andre! It sounds like you and your son had a good time together. I hope you are both keeping well.

[@kevindirke9601]

Can't wait for midnight after watching this. Have not been out once since March 14th! 🎣

[@francolinobasco]

Good luck!

[@peterrobinson6355]

Mate another cracking video as usual Hope you and your family are staying safe tight lines mate

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Peter. Yes we are staying safe as best as possible. Are you all keeping ok?

[@marcusalbert9816]

Great Stuff Mark as always.👍

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Marcus, glad you enjoyed it.

[@shippo1159]

Drennan Purist hmmm 🤣🤣 another cracking video Mark

[@francolinobasco]

Lmao it is a hybrid Shippo!

[@shippo1159]

@@francolinobasco 😂😂😂

[@fredphillips8386]

Pukka video mate, nice array of species, well done

[@davidbathe4108]

Really enjoyed Mark I hope you and yours are all keeping well in this difficult time Got me itching to get on River Bank fella Tight lines sir 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@francolinobasco]

Glad you enjoyed it David, yes we are getting by as best as possible thank you. I trust you are keeping safe too and looking forward to getting out on the bank.

[@eric41140]

Helo Mark, a good vidéo again mr Anyway,i'm very impressed with your shimano 500 so little reel!! see you soon!

[@wokingsaint]

More of the same please mate, Good luck for the new river season fella.

[@francolinobasco]

Coming right up mate :D

[@carlbennett5826]

I love your videos!

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Carl!

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

the river wey in guildford has some cracking perch in it ive been lucky enough to have caught two over the 4lb mark in last few years

[@francolinobasco]

That sounds really good!

[@longnetter]

Another great video and fish mark well done 👍.

[@francolinobasco]

Thank you Mr Smith.

[@tadhghayden8440]

Nice swim's.. never caught a perch at night my self...

[@francolinobasco]

Me neither but late evening as the light is really gloomy is usually good i find.

[@filipnevezi]

Hi Mark, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with the rest of us!!! I often hear you say in your videos that the weather is good for fishing, or the water temperature is good etc. Would you mind sharing what indicators tell you that the weather and water is good for fishing? I mainly target barbel and chub on small river. What would be good conditions in summer to catch? Thank you!

[@francolinobasco]

Hello Filip and good question. I generally prefer low pressure weather systems, that would be to you or me cloudier days, maybe some rain, breezy etc. Generally fish are more inclined to feed more readily when barometric air pressure changes and by that I mean air pressure drops. For example high pressure, blue skies hot and sunny, air pressure over 1022mbars or higher make for harder fishing, however if weather turns cloudy and perhaps some rain air pressure will drop and I like many anglers prefer low pressure weather systems. Something I also use a lot during monitoring air pressure on my mobile phone when fishing is also keeping an eye on humidity as personally I like low pressure weather systems and still a good humidity level, anything from 70 to 90 percent and I feel then that things are spot on.

[@jimmyfireball]

Not only does less anglers mean you get your choice of swims, I also think, if there’s less people throwing in bait, more chase the fish will come to your baited area.

[@francolinobasco]

yes totally :)

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Nice Mark, really nice buddy! Take care and stay safe! ✌🏻

[@francolinobasco]

Thanks, you too!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Mark Erdwin - 👍👍✌🏻

[@craigbootes9618]

Hi Mark ive been watching your videos for quite some time now. Im always looking out for a new video from you. This is just a suggestion but would you mind showing us your shotting pattern for trotting a float and how you put paste on the hook please. It would really help those of us who are just starting out. Thanks

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Craig I did show it briefly on my winter trotting videos but do agree with you some more in-depth and close ups would help a lot, thank you for the positive suggestion.

[@richardneale6828]

Hi mark, I’ve tried looking on your videos for the make of your line. I’ve heard you mention Shimano but not the model( for want of a better word lol), for chub and perch fishing on a small river. Could you tell me please ?

[@francolinobasco]

Shimano technium invisitec mate

[@richardneale6828]

Hi mark. What weight lead would you use?. I've used 3 ssg, and light bombs but they seem to gravitate to the centre of the river. I've used 2oz leads but am worried that it will make to much of a splash, I'd appreciate your advice, thank you

[@francolinobasco]

Hello there Richard, if i am out on a link ledger then I generally tailor the size of ssg shot and amount towards the swim i am fishing and the way I want the bait to roll through or nestle. I generally use 1 size two ssg shot on smaller rivers if they are fined down but still enough flow to trundle baits and 2 2ssg shot if i want a bait to move slower in more flooded conditions and perhaps hold a little in and off the slacks. A lot has to do with tailoring your approach and reading the swims you have in front of you if hopping from swim to swim as they can vary quite a bit. I agree with a 2 ounce lead spooking fish on tiny rivers and it is something I try to avoid, which is why i do like to employ a link ledger on many of them.

[@richardbelton9476]

i like your videos!

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Richard!

[@peachycreations8787]

Nice Video Mark that roach ya shoulda weighed it. Can you recommend me a budget reel for feeder fishing?

[@francolinobasco]

Totally agree with you, my father said the same. As for budget reel I would say a shimano Sedona or Daiwa ninja mate.

[@michaelholt9378]

Mark why do you call a chub a chevin.? Love your enthusiasm, do you know which bird is responsible for each song in the bushes and scrub?

[@francolinobasco]

Hey there Michael it is a partly affectionate term but also one the french use for this species. I know quite a few of the song birds yes.

[@troutking7986]

Another very entertaining video Mark. Thanks for posting. I'm off targeting Barbel tomorrow on a small river. Could I ask you; what is your advice regarding dealing with crayfish? Just put up with them, move swims or, as some people suggest, put out a decoy upstream like a tin of punctured cat food in an attempt to move them away from baited area?

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers David. How did you get on for the barbel? In answer to your crayfish query I have a few schools of thought with crays, if i find I am being hammered by them in a swim I sometimes consider waiting a little while to see if a fish moves in as usually all will go quiet, failing that I will move swims. A punctured tin of meat or cat food as a decoy works fine, the only reason I don't do this on some of my waters is that I will get a ban for it, now how daft is that!?

[@troutking7986]

Mark Erdwin . Hi Mark, many thanks for your crayfish tips! Sadly, opening day was a Barbel blank. Not entirely unexpected. I was on the middle Lea. Fished from 2pm till 10pm. Hemp & pellets. Water was low yet fairly coloured. Didn’t see any fish and no bites. I admit I possibly should have fished for a couple of hours longer but had had enough by 10. 😕. Always next time I guess...

[@neilsmith7547]

Fishing the river severn next week at Bridgnorth. Can you tell me what's a decent area as I'm disabled. Thanks.

[@francolinobasco]

Sorry Neil I don't fish the Severn regularly so cannot help you with that question :(

[@user-nl7vz4wt3t]

Any chance of a tutorial on groundbait mixing ie with the bread and garlic and oil? Just starting out and not an idea 👍

[@francolinobasco]

Great suggestion Jay and one I shall certainly do at some point.

[@Francois_Dupont]

was the blue martin? on the fishing pole one of your pictures?

[@francolinobasco]

Grettings to you in Quebec Francois! Yes the Kingfisher photograph is my own and I have a whole set of pictures that I took of it.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@francolinobasco Wow! i recently acquired a DSLR and i truly recognize the luck and rarity of such a picture. Thank you very much!

[@francolinobasco]

@@Francois_Dupont So so very true Francois! I actually managed to get a photo 2 years ago of a kingfisher asleep in total darkness. Such moments are very very rare.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@francolinobasco wild animals are very well camouflaged, i once stumbled on a sleeping deer while i was walking in the forest at night. we both looked at each other surprised and wondering for 1-2sec what was happening before he turned and ran away. i still dont understand how he didnt hear me coming. i wish you a safe and happy fishing time! i discovered carp fishing no long ago and even after researching and trying to catch one many time i still haven't succeeded. fishing is so complex we could never understand it all in a lifetime. thank you for making those videos as it help us beginner to speed our learning process.

[@dannyboy7386]

Great vid me ol’ mate.... mark I’m desperate to hear about your bank side ufo encounters? I’ve also had one so would love to hear? I hope you and your family are well

[@francolinobasco]

Cheers Danny and I will certainly talk about it on future videos.

[@madhabkoll3749]

Wish I could help you 😊

[@francolinobasco]

Hey madhab! Hope you're keeping well mate and safe!

[@madhabkoll3749]

@@francolinobasco yes I'm fine. How are you ??