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

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The BIGGEST PIKE We've Ever Seen - Broadland Beast(s)
For this latest episode we head out for a spot of Pike fishing on the famous Norfolk Broads, with our good friend Phil Spinks.
After a slow start and a quiet morning of fishing, the second half of the day was truly remarkable and something which will stay with us for a long time.
To find out a exactly how we got on and to see exactly what we caught, then watch the latest episode from the waters edge…
As usual we hope you enjoy it and any feedback is always much appreciated.
Tight Lines
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[@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 👏

[@metubewot]

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

[@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

[@cheza7061]

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

[@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 👍🏻

[@simonneedler6302]

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

[@richardmillinson5111]

What an amazing session. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@simonizer68]

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

[@adamsmith3996]

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

[@bigboyfishing8244]

More great stuff coming from this channel 🎣🎣🎣

[@johnrock7308]

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

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

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

[@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.

[@stonefly514]

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

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Great stuff ! Many thanks .

[@norfolkfowlers1973]

Nice bloke that Phil, well deserved. Great episode 🎣

[@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 😉

[@stevenunn1642]

Wow! What have I just watched? Awesome!

[@TrancetasticWilza]

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

[@laurimiking]

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

[@jamiethefishermanbale7374]

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

[@kevblackadventures]

Loved the way you cared! Great job

[@Somersetegg]

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

[@Daniel189HLL]

That's a beautiful fish, well done.

[@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, 👌👍

[@fishingonaprayer3551]

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

[@Johnx961]

Nice bunch of lads having a good day, excellent.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

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

[@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

[@Everything_Lincolnshire]

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

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks for watching mate. 😊🎣

[@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!!! 🎣🎣🎣

[@alanhanley2981]

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

[@unionjakjakson]

What magnificent pre-historic creatures they are. Awesome

[@jameswilson6717]

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

[@jameshazell9919]

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

[@williammallender8391]

great day - thanks for a great video

[@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. 🎣 😊

[@tinkhefferon9934]

Great video well done lads👌

[@dangoesoutdoors897]

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

[@raysievey147]

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

[@LeighWinspear]

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

[@kemalhussein6106]

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

[@moto46]

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

[@deedontworry]

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

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate! 😊

[@TheBassRacer]

Brilliant video good skills truly epic👌 🙌

[@jimmunro4649]

Well done lads nice Pike Cheers from NZ

[@danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105]

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

[@tadhghayden8440]

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

[@JasonSpamulusUtting]

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

[@shaunpearce5722]

Great session

[@rockdogization]

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

[@tackleshop1]

congrats, nice croc, well done !!!

[@judithcollins5759]

Well done lads!!!

[@PaddyByrne931]

A mighty pike, well done all involved 💪💪

[@Richard-tz2qf]

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

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Richard. 😊

[@6tplus233]

Absolutely brillant to watch well donw Lads

[@chrisstokie2361]

Great content. 👍

[@Predator-baits-wigan]

Great looking fish

[@Predator-baits-wigan]

what a great fish well done guy

[@daveyboyh3107]

Brilliant lads absolutely brilliant lovey specimen

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate. 😊

[@lesliegriffin4866]

Love your video guy’s keep safe

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks as always mate. 😊

[@user-Jtube]

Great to see lifejackets on. Good job lads 👍

[@james6495]

Love the beard Steve!

[@jamiehoney9889]

What a fish!!👌🔥🍾

[@freak.fishing]

Hopefully there is more of this this season !!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Fingers crossed mate! 😉🤞🏼🎣

[@S.PFishing]

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

[@james94666]

Amazing fishing guy's ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate. 😊

[@CODHELPUS]

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

[@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.

[@raygrange7312]

Wonderful.

[@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 😎👍☘️🍺

[@paul40925]

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

[@bangmaman]

good fishing spot greetings from Indonesia

[@werftv4580]

tankers.. nicely done

[@ashleychennells9701]

Great angling. I wonder where they got caught

[@user-tn5tz2ck5m]

Nice fish😊

[@baccoff3308]

Nice video!

[@tutts999]

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

[@slicker1444]

Nothing else to say but, Nice !!!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks mate. 😊

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Phil the norfolk piking genius.

[@glentuck7043]

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

[@pinballwizard666]

Magnificent!

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Thanks Gary. 😊

[@martinlawrence8427]

Fish of a life time!

[@kennetking1]

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

[@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. 😌🎣

[@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 👍

[@gazwoods7026]

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

[@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

[@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 🤷🏻‍♂️😉👍

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@thedrvn]

I'm fishing a place in Norfolk that holds more pike than I've ever seen in my life. My first bite was a 9lber the second was a 26 and the third was 18. But today I have definitely seen a pike over thirty as I was packing up. And not another angler to be seen 🥰

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

Nice mate, fingers crossed you'll manage to catch it! 😊🎣

[@maxmock2661]

i guess you wont say where😅

[@david892006]

Finally Widget holds a Pike 😂

[@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!"

[@nextgen_fishinguk1986]

Wow

[@ashtakmetoza5689]

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

[@procioneintubato]

The fox rage dead lamprey is a great lure indeed.

[@FromTheWatersEdgeTV]

😂

[@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 !

[@andrewtate8303]

What Broadland river were you on ?

[@allanmarshall4582]

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

[@mickclarke5741]

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