Silver Bream - In Search of the Forgotten Fish

[@maxinesmyth3183]

Hi there I have watched all four films and found them very interesting as I like to fish simple methods and natural baits myself. Thank you for these films and all your efforts and information.

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks very much for you comment, we're pleased you liked them. You can't beat keeping things simple can you?!

[@michaelgallagher8678]

Fishing at its best. Enjoyment of being on the bank in solitude, and seeking the species of any kind. Understanding water craft is never ending, an art, and integral to the most endeering Angler

[@artificialflight1942]

Quite right too! Thank you for stopping by Michael

[@samuelhawkins6064]

Your fishing channel is unique because it gives nostalgic feeling of fishing on rivers canals nod back to times gone by for me too many people make fishing more complicated than it needs to be, keep up great work

[@artificialflight1942]

Thank you for your comments Sam. I don't suppose we should be as surprised as we are that the films have appealed so much to so many but, perhaps for the reasons you state, they certainly have. It's very humbling and also a shame we haven't been able to do any filming this past spring of course.

[@samuelhawkins6064]

@@artificialflight1942 your welcome, hopefully you can get some videos filmed over summer

[@jimladbrooke3833]

We used to catch loads of them fifty years ago on the river Cam near Cambridge

[@artificialflight1942]

Interesting Jim, you hear no reports of them now but, as we suggest, many are oblivious to them so that could be why I suppose

[@daveberry2177]

hi thanks for the reply, just sat here with my mate, watching a bit of fishing and making up some homemade ground bait, happy days, thank you,

[@artificialflight1942]

Sounds idyllic!!

[@jessebella9322]

Makes me miss so much about the UK, the Grand Union canal around hythe with its beautiful tench and pike that I caught over the years there, the canals in Yorkshire that I had amazing bream times on, carp lakes all over the country. So many places and fishing and I miss it all but I am enjoying my tour and living here in Germany now, the huge wild forest lakes are absolutely stunning and all of them it seems are loaded with fish and most you will barely see a sole as you walk around, but fishing does not come without its problems here with the first being that fishing for a hobby is against the law!! However, that is if they catch you hey! Great video, was enjoyable

[@artificialflight1942]

Didn't know 'catch and release' was banned there, and Switzerland it seems, interesting. Thanks for your comments

[@innovativeatavist159]

They banned...fishing? I no longer have any desire to visit Germany.

[@portcullis5622]

You will "barely see a sole" as they are only found in saltwater.

[@bigfishbigpond]

Great to see those bigger specimens. One day I'll have a go at finding some again.

[@artificialflight1942]

Yes. There are some lovely fish to be had. Good luck with your quest Lee.

[@wharfeego]

Superb film. No pressure fishing - unlike the mad commercialists! More please!

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks for your thoughts, Andy. Very kind. There is indeed more to follow

[@wharfeego]

@@artificialflight1942 I look forward to that. I was intrigued by the lift-bite method, which I've never really mastered the art of, but which I am definitely going to persevere with. I wonder what would be the maximum weight of shot you would use for anchoring the bait, and just how close to the hook you would place that shot?

[@artificialflight1942]

@@wharfeego well, in the circumstances it was a BB and it's usually about 2-3" from the hook but it pays to increase this to 5-6" just occasionally as this can produce the odd extra bite. We hope it works for you!

[@wharfeego]

@@artificialflight1942 Thanks, I shall give it a go!

[@davidcook6614]

I love this video well done , lovely scenery and some cracking fish

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks Dave. I believe we discussed that area when we last met on the bank, unless my memory is playing tricks?

[@tinker5349]

Hey a big Roach should always be welcome, nice fish and lucky you.

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks for your comment Tinker

[@walkingwithgiants1]

Beautiful images, beautifully shot, thank you.

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks for your comments WWG

[@jamesmcnab1551]

Excellent films (found on TFF). Looking forward to more.

[@artificialflight1942]

Hi James, Thanks for your support. Much appreciated

[@smiff4748]

This was a true pleasure to watch. I have subscribed and look forward to many more excellent content from you.

[@artificialflight1942]

Great. Glad you found it enjoyable. Thanks for commenting.

[@marktunleytackletv]

I lived in Woodley ( Nr Reading ) for my early years, and had the Loddon only a little walk away. Silver bream were very very prolific 40+ years ago, and I would catch hundreds of small to hand sized one on free lined maggots. Lovely fun for a young angler.

[@artificialflight1942]

Interesting Mark, the kind of thing that gets a youngster hooked on the sport!

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Wonderful video once again, just like the roach video ,simply a joy to watch, thank you, cheers Craig

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks again, Craig. Appreciated

[@carpypete]

great little film that. i shall check more closely next time i'm out float fishing

[@artificialflight1942]

Okay Pete. Good luck and thanks for the interest

[@jamieboomer8636]

I think I’ve caught loads off these on my local canal. I thought they were just bream or hybrids. Great video 👍🏻

[@artificialflight1942]

Great stuff. We're glad the video has been of some help there Jamie. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisfoster5098]

Yes, unknowingly at the time, probably had one or two of these on the grand union canal

[@artificialflight1942]

You could well have done, Chris. What area would you have been fishing the GUC?

[@chrisfoster5098]

@@artificialflight1942 from top lock Hatton to green lane offchurch. Fished a lot of GUC in 80s-early 90s. So many gudgeon then but within 3 years all gone, found out the culprit Zander. That said canal only just starting to recover. Do you fish this canal? If so any luck. Thanks Chris

[@artificialflight1942]

@@chrisfoster5098 Yes, indeed. Much of our areas overlap! There are a lot of Silver Bream east of Leamington. Not had so many myself to west of Warwick though.

[@nealebradford6417]

cracking channel, really hope you can make many more, love em.

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks for your interest Neale. Another under prep currently!

[@JayStapley]

A civilised man practising the gentle art of angling in stark contrast to the tattooed louts obsessed with giant carp. A pleasure to watch:-)

[@artificialflight1942]

You should see our tattoos! Seriously though, thank you Jay, a contrast we're very happy with. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelgallagher8678]

Whilst I do concur with your accurate description of certain carp anglers, as fishermen (and women!), we all stand together as we have strength in numbers!!

[@artificialflight1942]

@@michaelgallagher8678 well said, Michael!

[@thelunchtimefisherman4921]

Great video, I’m often in pursuit of these on the North Oxford canal, nothing over 1lb yet but will come soon I hope!

[@artificialflight1942]

I figure you're localish to us then, probably Cov judging by the scenery? Silver bream are a great pursuit but you're right that cracking the 1lb barrier can be quite a challenge! Thanks for commenting I've had a look at your channel too, although being lure based it's probably of greater interest to Eric than I, but some good stuff there! Keep in touch

[@thelunchtimefisherman4921]

@@artificialflight1942 I fish a lot for course fish too just tend not to video. Although I do get asked a lot on Facebook to do something. However I’m fishing pretty much exactly as you are here so may as well just share your video 👍🏼😬

[@artificialflight1942]

@@thelunchtimefisherman4921 Good point, it'd be interesting to see your take on it though and what you're catching

[@michaelkossert1901]

Thank you for your lovingly made videos! This type of fishing gives me the feeling of being part of nature, of being rooted in it. Not to dominate it. Fishing with less and not exaggerated material, calm, respect ... Great! In Germany we call silver bream "Güster". A species that was often caught in my youth in small lakes but also in waters near the Baltic Sea, called "Bodden". There in bigger sizes. We were already impressed by the big eyes as children.

[@artificialflight1942]

Thank you for that interesting information Michael, and for your kind comments

[@alexandermcbride]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@artificialflight1942]

In that case, we're pleased too! Thank you for stopping by

[@peterjones5492]

another great video

[@artificialflight1942]

@peterjones5492 Thanks, Peter.

[@turbzyangling]

Lovely, George.

[@artificialflight1942]

Thanks JT. Glad you enjoyed it

[@artificialflight1942]

This video has been re-uploaded. My apologies if you have been looking for it or have come here expecting new content. Eric

[@jbradshaw4236]

Great film. I'm lucky , my local lake holds the UK record and huge stock

[@artificialflight1942]

Sounds good JB! You must be down south then?

[@artificialflight1942]

@@jbradshaw4236 Interesting how some anglers blank certain species out, anything over a pound is a good fish.

[@kevinhogan4409]

I am really enjoying your Videos...On this video, could you tell me the make of the small pole seat you are using...Thank you

[@artificialflight1942]

Interesting question Kevin. I recently bought my Son a box and I wanted it to be light for him but I could not believe the hideous weight of modern boxes! This is no longer made but you can pick them up on auction sites. It comes with layers of trays that can be removed and so I tend to just take the seat and the deep tray as I can either remove it or just lift the seat/lid to access. Sometimes I just take the seat itself and remove all trays then it's super flexible and equally light. It's a Brilo Eurobox.

[@mightymaggot9202]

Very nice video

[@artificialflight1942]

Thank you very much Martin. Apologies for the delay in replying!

[@richardbarrett7544]

Is that just a simple lift rig, what was the bottom shot size out of interest? Cracking fish nice to see the old methods still work.

[@artificialflight1942]

Yes, it's all in there Richard. In this instance it's a BB. So-sized as to hold down the bouyant bait 3" or so off bottom but heavy enough to tighten the float against, without it slipping sideways. Consequently, whilst it looks crude, it's actually ultra-sensitive in use. Thanks for your interest!

[@davidcook6614]

We did indeed discuss this stretch George it's a fantastic bit of canal you never know what you are going to catch

[@artificialflight1942]

You're not wrong there!

[@bibanul]

Nothing in this summer?

[@artificialflight1942]

No, sadly. We were to start filming but firstly COVID-19 and then personal circumstances prevented it. We have a few subjects to cover just as soon as we are able however. Thank you for your enquiry.

[@ДмитрийА-р8г]

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[@artificialflight1942]

Thank you for your interest!