The BIGGEST PIKE We've Ever Seen - Broadland Beast(s)

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hello everyone! Thanks for all the incredible support on this video, to everyone who's watched it and commented, we really appreciate everyone's support. We noticed there were a few comments on the weight of the fish and the release of the video, which I feel like we need to address. First of all, we would never exaggerate the weight of a capture (and Phil certainly wouldn't) we never have done, it does nothing for anyone and all you're doing is cheating yourself. On the first weigh of the fish the scales actually went round to 31lb and we have footage of this, which we can happily email to anyone who's doubting it, if they'd like to see it? Phil, who's caught many big Pike, was surprised, so wanted to quickly re-weigh it, which is what we did.) On the second weigh we can see how a minority of people might not be sure it tipped over 30lb, but as Steve leans in front of the camera he removes his hand from the weigh sling and bottom of the scales, which moved the needle round further. At the time our sole aim was to ensure the fish was looked after and not out of the water for any longer than it needed to be. (A big, delicate fish, a small boat, on a windy day, with three people in, it wasn't the easiest thing to do - but it was our priority. It also wasn't a PB for Phil.) We could have edited in the scales reading 31lb, but it's not what we're about, we could have 'click baited' the title with 30lb Pike and shouted about it, but we didn't. It was simply an incredible creature to see (more so for me and Steve as Phil has seen his fair share!) and we hope the video did it justice. It was certainly one of the best things we've ever captured on camera in all the years of doing this and probably will be for many years to come.) Along with the weight we had a couple of comments on the release of the video and how we could have waited until the season ended. First of all we never named the location, to respect others who are fishing in or around the area - we mentioned we were fishing the Norfolk Broads, but they are an expanse of 117 square miles. Secondly the video was actually held back a good number of weeks. (Having filmed with the EA before during their tagging scheme, fish move entire river systems in a matter of days. So it seemed fair on the fish, rather than releasing the video the next day for example.) We could have waited until the end of the season, but it didn't seem right to us to promote Pike fish during the closed season, and also from March onwards as the weather starts to warm. Anyway we hope that's cleared up a couple of questions and once again a massive thank you to everyone for all the support and we hope you've been out catching a few. I hope this message helps a little to the people who have doubted it, as it's been playing on our minds. P.S For those that don't know, or who havent seen our channel before, From the waters edge is Chris and Steve. Although like we did in this episode we do occasionally fish with friends, like Phil, Have a great week and be lucky, Tight lines.

[@lewistreloar5902]

What a shame you guys even need to clear things up for a few small minded people. Love the channel, great content as always and thank you for sharing your catches with us.

[@chrismcbrias8577]

Wow nice fish Well done lads unfortunately you will always get haters and jealousy What is worse is its other anglers sad sad sad jealous people But I'm not one of them Again well done lads that's a cracking pike by anyone's standards As pike anglers it's what we dream about

[@Davesboxingchat]

Blimey what a great post. Shame they made you have to do it...but what a reply...bravo 👏

[@Taebek2006]

spectacular session and the fish handling was a fantastic example of how to care for such a beautiful and fragile fish, I hope one day to have a session like that! I love fishing the broads and I am thankful the system is on my doorstep

[@peterelmer9114]

Nice one lads 👍 A 30lb pike is something very very special indeed ! I still have lovely memories of a 28lb pike I caught from the river Wye a long time ago whilst fishing with my late Dad. It was a freezing cold February day and I had caught nothing with my Dad having a few “Jacks”. Something said don’t pack up and as the light faded, I had a pull round on the right hand rod. After a long battle and wading into a bone chilling river, fully clothed with no waders, I netted her - a magnificent fish with only one hook hold in the bony incisor on the side of her mouth! Big Pike are awesome and so much better when seen in reality; I’ll never forget that fish or probably get another 😉

[@regimantasandriukaitis996]

Great quality, amazing catch. 13 years fishing in Broads, landed some bit over 20, have seen 4 feet beast trying to rip 5lb jack from the edge of landing net, and half size duckling disappearing in wide swirl. Maybe Broads aren’t like was in eighties but I still believe in Broads thirty on lure. Thanks for great video, well done 👍🏻

[@bigbrobunny]

Great vid. Watched again for the umpteenth time to give me hope and excitement for the coming Pike season!😂

[@TrancetasticWilza]

Superb! Two years on and I hope that Beast is still alive ! 👊

[@CODHELPUS]

Makes a change to see a large fish handled with respect and great care...well done fellas, great fishing and filming.

[@grahamparslow5535]

What stunning fish! Red letters days don’t happen often. Great to see one captured on video. Good to see the care taken of the fish. Well done guys and thanks.

[@norfolkfowlers1973]

Nice bloke that Phil, well deserved. Great episode 🎣

[@metubewot]

Always love your contributions as well as the sea fishing ones by your mate. Lovely videos.

[@kemalhussein6106]

A River 30...the ultimate capture and on video. Chuffed for you gents!

[@jameshazell9919]

Awesome fish just proves that 5 mins in the right place is better then 2 hours in the wrong well done guys

[@johnrock7308]

Brilliant ! Love every part of this, cheers to you !

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for watching John, glad you enjoyed it. 😊🎣

[@Johnx961]

Nice bunch of lads having a good day, excellent.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for watching John and for the kind comments. 😌🎣

[@cheza7061]

Excellent couple of pike guys, it makes all the waiting worth it!!! 🎣😎🐟

[@stonefly514]

2 of my favourite anglers. Cracking video with cracking fish. Cheers gents

[@simonneedler6302]

The rawness of the video made it special along with the pike of course. Lovely fish and great presenting thanks for sharing 👍🎣

[@simonizer68]

Brilliant session, love fishing that place, never had a haul that impressive though 👏

[@alanhanley2981]

Wow....Great result, you must be delighted.

[@adamsmith3996]

Amazing day fellas. Nice job ! Absolute giants. Thanks for sharing it. Cheers from N.Y.

[@jamesatkinsfishing]

don't knock your selves that was a brilliant bit of filming in a small boat, fantastic video, well done all three of you, a part from the little wobbly bit, that was a brilliant video, thank you, 👌👍

[@unionjakjakson]

What magnificent pre-historic creatures they are. Awesome

[@raysievey147]

Cracking fish! The first Pike was literally crapping himself about seeing the big pike!

[@stevenunn1642]

Wow! What have I just watched? Awesome!

[@kevblackadventures]

Loved the way you cared! Great job

[@bigboyfishing8244]

More great stuff coming from this channel 🎣🎣🎣

[@jakhaughton1800]

Good filming. It’s nice to see the local scenery and wildlife at their business.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments mate and for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you've been catching a few. 🎣 😊

[@Everything_Lincolnshire]

I grew up on the broads and loved pike fishing....Great catch guys

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for watching mate. 😊🎣

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Great stuff ! Many thanks .

[@richardmillinson5111]

What an amazing session. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@judithcollins5759]

Well done lads!!!

[@PatrickJHNewman]

You nearly needed a bigger boat! Great stuff, just reward for all your efforts (filming and fishing alike), many thanks indeed.

[@jameswilson6717]

Congrats lads a couple big ladies there.All the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@williammallender8391]

great day - thanks for a great video

[@Richard-tz2qf]

The doubters will ALWAYS be doubters, cracking fish guys well done 🎣🎣

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Richard. 😊

[@PaddyByrne931]

A mighty pike, well done all involved 💪💪

[@Bulldog2108]

Well that was excellent. Not just the fish but the film it's self was fantastic. Carl and Alex better look out lol. Thanks lads

[@tadhghayden8440]

That's awestriking ... heartening to know each creatures can still swim wildly.....

[@dangoesoutdoors897]

Fish of a lifetime! Amazing catch, well handled and a great release, love it 👏

[@ianwoods1384]

Hi Guys, Thankyou for sharing your footage. That was a great catch, but great respect must go to you, for the confidence in showing how to handle a Pike. I fly fish, and caught a 5-6 pounder, which I was petrified of. Nowhere near your size. To everyone who fishes, you must know this. Pike, eventhough a very aggressive, predatory fish, are very fragile too. If not handled properly, eventhough they may swim away ok, can go off and die through exhaustion of being played. So it's so, so important we wet our hands, so not to burn the fish, and to handle them properly, with care, dignity and respect x.

[@Somersetegg]

Stunning fish and superb fish care! She swam off so strong. well in that man.

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

Amazing session that lads well in fantastic to watch. Not gunner lie I'm slightly jealous 🤣🤣 great video as always lads tight lines!!! 🎣🎣🎣

[@Daniel189HLL]

That's a beautiful fish, well done.

[@deividas_kimontas]

Cracking pike session, top fishing guys!! 🐊💥💥💥

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate! 😊

[@jamiethefishermanbale7374]

awsome best video yet well done chaps very hard going these days

[@rockdogization]

wot a sesh! a good team effort...a 24 and a thirty...congrats....

[@daveyboyh3107]

Brilliant lads absolutely brilliant lovey specimen

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate. 😊

[@fishingonaprayer3551]

Mega, keep it up boys always enjoy your videos and obviously love the broads

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Phil the norfolk piking genius.

[@danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105]

Wow! Nice Pike lads and good job on the video!

[@Predator-baits-wigan]

Great looking fish

[@Predator-baits-wigan]

what a great fish well done guy

[@shaunpearce5722]

Great session

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

A red letter day as Matt & Mick would've called it...😏 As a pike hunter myself, I love to see these specimens... (PB 28lbs) from the Emerald Isle 😎👍☘️🍺

[@TheXJRMAN]

Certain pikers’ will no doubt be fuming….

[@28theark]

It’s not secret or hush hush wink wink 🤷🏻‍♂️people up and down the country have known for years the Norfolk broads holds some beasts even John Wilson on some of the old go fishing footage has had some wackers out of there and I think his nephew Martin bowler has aswell so it’s not like the cat has been let out the bag or anything so no need for any pike anglers to get their nickers in a twist causing their vaginas to explode 😆just saying 🤷🏻‍♂️😉👍

[@chrisstokie2361]

Great content. 👍

[@jimmunro4649]

Well done lads nice Pike Cheers from NZ

[@tinkhefferon9934]

Great video well done lads👌

[@freak.fishing]

Hopefully there is more of this this season !!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Fingers crossed mate! 😉🤞🏼🎣

[@james94666]

Amazing fishing guy's ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate. 😊

[@LeighWinspear]

Great stuff. What a catch......;)

[@tutts999]

Broadland 30, cant really better that. As you say the amount of pressure on those rivers now is constant, well done.

[@james6495]

Love the beard Steve!

[@ashleychennells9701]

Great angling. I wonder where they got caught

[@jameswebb2568]

Lovely fish well done, sadly that spot will now be getting hammered!

[@bigbadwolf333]

Incredibly sad indeed.... Would be an absolute crime for anyone to go there and create a memory that would last forever. Perhaps alongside a loved one..... Because that would deprive you or other entitled anglers 24/7 exclusive access. Poor show James. Poor show.

[@bigbadwolf333]

The fact you are here and commenting shows your love for the sport. That can't be questioned 👍🏿 but you were shown the way once upon a time, and I would bet every penny you have fishing memories that will follow you to the grave. I cannot see why it would ever be a sad thing to give ANYONE a chance at a sniff of creating memories in the sport of angling. (the swim will only ever be over populated by dedicated anglers who share your passion for angling) tight lines.

[@jameswebb2568]

@@bigbadwolf333 oh please, don't make me out to be some kind of Grinch! I'm as happy to see people make memories as you are. There have been numerous incidents where the pike in the Broads have been taken for the table! You're not making memories when the fish no longer exist!

[@bigbadwolf333]

@@jameswebb2568 apologies if I read it wrong, it just looked rather similar to every post I see on beach fishing forums and groups where someone catches a cod and then the locals grumble that 'every man and his dog will be fishing that stretch next weekend' would have been helpful if you'd have specified 'getting hammered by illegal fisherman' then you wouldn't have had to endure my inspirational paragraph 😂 tight lines 🎣

[@streetcat1510]

@@bigbadwolf333 I understand your thoughts but I’m afraid to tell you categorically, you’re wrong, I’ve experienced it.

[@NicholasWright-e4j]

Nice fish😊

[@paul40925]

Oh wow, so nice to see a 30 on camera..Great film guys...

[@carlperkins3187]

Scales looked like they went to 29,😂

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hi Carl, Thank you for watching the video, we hope you enjoyed it! :-) And thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment. When we first weighed the fish it actually went over 31lb, which we have on film and can email you the clip if you'd like us too? But Phil, who's caught many big Pike, was surprised so wanted to weigh it again, which we did. On the second weigh in the video it does look like just over 29lb, but as Steve moves his head across, he releases his hand (which was supporting the scales) and it tipped just over. (Like Phil had seen when he was reading them.) Obviously, big delicate fish, small boat, windy day - it wasn't the easiest exercise and we were more concerned about the fish's welfare. I can honestly say hand on heart, we wouldn't lie - it really doesn't make a difference to us, or Phil as it wasn't a PB, it was just a mega, mega fish and something incredible to see. I know Phil would be most upset if he thought we were being ungenuine or exaggerating weights. It's not like we've used the weight in the title as clickbait to get people to watch either. In the edit I didn't notice this fact and how some may think it's slightly misleading, or I could have simply cut the footage out. Or as I said, used the footage of it weighing 31lb, which I can send to you if you wish. I hope you understand and that it hasn't spoiled the video for you. Thank you again for watching and good luck with your fishing!

[@carlperkins3187]

Fair play, but it did look that way, Thanks for taking the time to reply And good luck with your fishing. Was a good video….. all the same 👍

[@moto46]

Jesus guys well done that was incredible filming, editing and what a huge Pike wow well done 👏

[@user-Jtube]

Great to see lifejackets on. Good job lads 👍

[@jamiehoney9889]

What a fish!!👌🔥🍾

[@slicker1444]

Nothing else to say but, Nice !!!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate. 😊

[@6tplus233]

Absolutely brillant to watch well donw Lads

[@tackleshop1]

congrats, nice croc, well done !!!

[@lesliegriffin4866]

Love your video guy’s keep safe

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks as always mate. 😊

[@JasonSpamulusUtting]

KZbin sub video of the week lads! Keep it up 👌

[@pinballwizard666]

Magnificent!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Gary. 😊

[@bangmaman]

good fishing spot greetings from Indonesia

[@SONGSTICKS]

Wow... what a great session ! This has reminded me of a holiday I spent on the broads when I was a teen, some 45+ yrs ago with my Mum and Dad. We stayed in Rolesby at a B&B called the Moat house, Boat house? something like that. They had a small moaring and a boat we could use and I went spinning with my Dad. Didn't catch much, just a few jacks but a fond memory none the less :O)

[@fongy200]

Big Girls, well done lads.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for watching mate, and for taking the time to drop us a comment. 😌🎣

[@baccoff3308]

Nice video!

[@werftv4580]

tankers.. nicely done

[@raygrange7312]

Wonderful.

[@hunter111uk]

Great Video guys! I've never seen anyone keep the new rod plastic covers on cork grips before, doesn't it make your hands sweat?

[@TheXJRMAN]

Rots under plastic once wet

[@TheBassRacer]

Brilliant video good skills truly epic👌 🙌

[@gazwoods7026]

Oh my good god guys!! That's absolutely Mahooooooooooooooooosive!! Jesus bloody holy mother Mary guys!! Awesome pike guys 🇬🇧✊🏼

[@S.PFishing]

Well done lads pike of a life time that 🐟🎣🤙🤙🤙

[@kennetking1]

Brilliant chaps 👌🎣 (Take that shiny plastic off your rod handles, otherwise the cork will rot if damp gets underneath 😬)

[@smiffywildlife]

A great uploads in all respects. Your apologies we’re unnecessary over the filming, it just added to the excitement. Was that a Sony camera you were using?? If so it did a great job bolstered by the gopro. I’d like to know as I’m also a keen wildlife photographer as well as a fisherman. You gained another sub today. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Phil. 👌

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for the kind comments mate and for watching. The camera we were using was a Sony A7s. 😊

[@martinlawrence8427]

Fish of a life time!

[@glentuck7043]

well done phil,my pb is 28lb 8oz,hoping to beat that before this season closes

[@david892006]

Finally Widget holds a Pike 😂

[@ashtakmetoza5689]

I'm petrified of pike! Would they have a chomp if they had the opportunity?

[@EASYTIGER10]

Novice angler catches a pike but is not sure what sort of fish it is, so he asks the fish itself: "What sort of fish are you?". Overhearing this, the fish's boss - a carp - pops up and shouts "Don't tell him pike!"

[@allanmarshall4582]

Puts my 2 small Jack's to shame. We'll done guys.

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Great fish, but would love to know date is was caught, as I had the same fish just before Xmas (2021) and it was 28.04. Watching the video, your scales show 29? I suspect the water will now get hammered (not hard to work out where you are). Why couldn't you just wait until the close season to release the footage 🤣

[@TheXJRMAN]

Innit

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Hello Maurice, We noticed there were a few comments on the weight of the fish and the release of the video, which I feel like we need to address. First of all, we would never exaggerate the weight of a capture (and Phil certainly wouldn't) we never have done, it does nothing for anyone and all you're doing is cheating yourself. On the first weigh of the fish the scales actually went round to 31lb and we have footage of this, which we can happily email to anyone who's doubting it, if they'd like to see it? Phil, who's caught many big Pike, was surprised, so wanted to quickly re-weigh it, which is what we did.) On the second weigh we can see how a minority of people might not be sure it tipped over 30lb, but as Steve leans in front of the camera he removes his hand from the weigh sling and bottom of the scales, which moved the needle round further. At the time our sole aim was to ensure the fish was looked after and not out of the water for any longer than it needed to be. (A big, delicate fish, a small boat, on a windy day, with three people in, it wasn't the easiest thing to do - but it was our priority. It also wasn't a PB for Phil.) We could have edited in the scales reading 31lb, but it's not what we're about, we could have 'click baited' the title with 30lb Pike and shouted about it, but we didn't. It was simply an incredible creature to see (more so for me and Steve as Phil has seen his fair share!) and we hope the video did it justice. It was certainly one of the best things we've ever captured on camera in all the years of doing this and probably will be for many years to come.) Along with the weight we had a couple of comments on the release of the video and how we could have waited until the season ended. First of all we never named the location, to respect others who are fishing in or around the area - we mentioned we were fishing the Norfolk Broads, but they are an expanse of 117 square miles. Secondly the video was actually held back a good number of weeks. (Having filmed with the EA before during their tagging scheme, fish move entire river systems in a matter of days. So it seemed fair on the fish, rather than releasing the video the next day for example.) We could have waited until the end of the season, but it didn't seem right to us to promote Pike fish during the closed season, and also from March onwards as the weather starts to warm. Anyway we hope that's cleared up a couple of questions and once again a massive thank you to everyone for all the support and we hope you've been out catching a few. I hope this message helps a little to the people who have doubted it, as it's been playing on our minds. Have a great week and be lucky, Tight lines.

[@luciussander8217]

My thoughts exactly. Nothing ruins good pike fishing like social media.

[@jamestodd1853]

So it’s 30 and some ozs From over the side of the boat after recovering in the zeroed sling that is now full of water . As the water drains out it’s 28-12 .., The next big one as you pick the scales up they are at zero on the pause , so that’s the fish and sling weight . Why not just enjoy your fishing , no ones impressed except newbie wannabes ! My mate had a big eel some years ago I had to say to him sorry mate it’s 5-15 oz !

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

Take the plastic wrapping off your rod cork handles, because when you leave the wrapping on, and you fish in rainy weather, the cork gets damp. And because it's covered in plastic, it doesn't air and dry out. It stays damp and starts rotting and breaks up. So your expensive rod will soon need re-corking on the handle.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

I know, I know, I know mate... I told Steve about this so many times! It drives me crazy. 😂

[@procioneintubato]

The fox rage dead lamprey is a great lure indeed.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

😂

[@mickclarke5741]

The huge bite mark on the 17lb pike 😳😳😳😳

[@andrewtate8303]

What Broadland river were you on ?