Waggler float fishing - lake

[@grandwonder5858]

For a guy calling himself an "amateur" you sure are the best pro I've ever known at explaining fishing techniques!

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very kind, thank you and best of luck.

[@richardbarrett7544]

Its all stuff you should learn at the start of your fishing life. But sadly so many start with a ledger, and know nothing about float fishing. Well done excellent buddy.

[@marcmenet2599]

Probably the best guide to float fishing videos ive seen

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you for your comments. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@pgspurs]

As somebody who is a beach angler and hasn't coarse fished for 45 yrs i have been watching youtube vids on float fishing, this is by far the most informative one i have come across explained in a very easy to understand way, thank you very much you have just increased my knowledge and understanding ten fold.

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very welcome, best of luck with your fishing.

[@pgspurs]

@@AmateurAngling First time out in 45yrs, lots of small Roach a couple of 3lb Mirrors and a nice Bream using borrowed everything, but looking forward to using my own spanking new gear this weekend, will be watching this video yet again before i go, thanks once again. Regards Paul

[@henryAightch]

This film is pure fishing poetry. Super informative. Thanks for posting it!

[@bilbos2372]

What an excellent video. Learnt more in a few minutes. Other videos seem more interested in showing fish being caught than actual tackling up using correct methods. Thanks, will certainly see all your other videos.

[@machinegun333]

What a brilliant video! Learnt more in this 1 video than I have in the last hour trying to learn about waggler fishing.

[@MrBobfoale]

Not too long, and not too short: a fantastic explanation of the waggler on a lake. I'm new to fishing and this video has pointed out some of my errors. Thanks, can't wait to get back out and re-try it again.

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad it was helpful, best of luck with your fishing.

[@petaks01]

Excellent video, absolutely the best explanations I have seen with clean graphics and lots of examples.

[@jamesstewart-hf5pd]

Just about to get back into fishing after many years out. very clear and concise information on the vids, clearly very knowledgeable and I'm learning and relearning a lot, so thank you. Great fishing channel. pure gold dust.

[@neiltaylor5660]

Absolutely brilliant instructional video. I've been fishing wagglers for well over 20 years and still managed to learn and be reminded of little details I'd forgotten. Keep up the good work!

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you very much Neil.

[@sudo_nym]

I've been fishing for 40 years and your explanation is spot on. Well done, and thanks.

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very welcome, best of luck.

[@lexingtonlad5745]

This has to be the most informative float fishing video ever.

[@falconerhawker6671]

It’s up there 👆 subbed

[@danielhumphrey9426]

Your knowledge of fishing has improved my fishing immensely. Thanks very much.

[@AmateurAngling]

Daniel Humphrey My pleasure, more to come I hope you will like. Thanks for commenting.

[@Osk.S57]

I have over fifty years angling experience, but i still watched from start to finish. This is great info for beginners, well explained. Everyone should start fishing with rod, reel and float. Great video.

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Rod, reel and float? Rod, reel and fly! 😊

[@chriswilliams1096]

Thanks for a well designed and presented video. I am encouraged to do more waggler fishing now that I understand the principles a bit better.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks for another great video. When I last fished aged 11 it seemed so much easier than now I am taking it back up at 66. I have a lot to learn and have only caught a small Rudd after three trips to my local lake but boy am I enjoying it. As more professional angler's say " tight lines everyone".

[@barryfisherman4145]

Ted Edwards hi ted hope you are still fishing and improving. Richard on these vids is one of the best for showing people how to fish. I’m 54yrs old been fishing since age of 7yrs old and believe me I’m still learning lol.

[@lonepecheurboussac1249]

i am just about to buy a new waggler rod this refresher course was well worth the watch thanks

[@AmateurAngling]

I am glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@Twirlyhead]

Best float fishing video I have ever seen by a country mile - fantastic. I will certainly look up the other videos you cite.

[@AmateurAngling]

You're Hired.

[@ThousandJourneys]

I've been fishing for over 40yrs, and your videos are so good that I still learn something from every one. Many Thanks

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very welcome, best of luck.

[@paulwarburton8592]

Brilliant video. Must of read my memory. Am new to fishing and all that was covered was what I needed to know. Once again thanks

[@johnoakley3068]

The best educational fishing video I've seen. Clearly spoken, not rushed, well presented and with good graphics, everything a novice or intermediate Angler needs, thank you so much for making and sharing this great video.

[@AmateurAngling]

My pleasure John, more to come later, thank you for commenting. Best of luck.

[@davidinger4150]

Ive fished for the best part of 60 years this style of fishing was the norm then, very well explained! I will give feeder rod pole a break and go back down memory lane your lessons are a lesson to everyone

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you very much, best of luck.

[@raymondadams579]

Excellent... I really don't fish the waggler successfully and your video really helped me understand what I should be doing.

[@davidbrown3749]

Thanks for a very informative video, I’m back into course fishing after many years away, you get the basics which are so important, spot on. I look forward to watching more from you.

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad it was helpful, best of luck.

[@quackchung]

Best tuition videos ever, and ones to direct all coarse fishermen/women to, for clear and concise advice. Thank you.

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you very much for your comment, best of luck.

[@TwoLadsFishing]

I wish I had found these videos when I started out! Extremely helpful and I like how everything is described completely from scratch. Keep it up as I image you are helping loads of beginners

[@AmateurAngling]

More films on the way, thanks for your comments and encouragement.

[@SamHampson1992]

I've never fished before but after watching this and a few other KZbin videos me and my girlfriend went fishing with a really cheap rod, reel, 5lb line, waggler float and sweetcorn. Caught well over 15 tench in 6 hours, and had great fun. Thanks for the informative video, we're hoping to do some more fishing again

[@AmateurAngling]

Sounds like you are a natural anglers, best of luck to you both on your next trip.

[@woolleson]

I really enjoy your video's, many are more interested in promoting products or skim over details. Your approach to detail for a novice angler is invaluable. Keep going, you helped me and I can believe many more......

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you for your comments. best of luck with your fishing.

[@furrukhriaz3228]

Thanks for this video. I'm new to fishing and this has helped me.

[@phr3683]

A great and comprehensive run through on waggled fishing.

[@AmateurAngling]

Thanks, I'm working on my next "How to" film which will be on stick floats, although it might be a few weeks yet.

[@samfinn8397]

You are an excellent teacher. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. It's a pleasure attending your "classes".

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very kind, thank you.

[@cheemus1275]

Can I just say, thank you very much for this video! This is 1 of only 2 videos I have seen which explains in detail exactly what to do for beginners and gives variation incase it doesn't work. The other video being Matt Hayes how to float fish, which got me into fishing. However I found when I went out I still didn't have a clue what I was doing lol I want to get back out there this year and try again so looked for the Matt Hayes video, however, it seems to have a copyright claim! Thankfully, I have found your video, and I truly believe I have a lot better understanding from this than I did from Matt Hayes so thank you. I'll be out again soon now

[@AmateurAngling]

There is quite a bit more to fishing than people think, so it can take a time to get to grips with it. All I can say is keep at it and in time it will all begin to make sense. I wish you the very best of luck and patience. Thank you for your kind comments.

[@johnberchielli672]

I haven't fished for over 20 yrs and your informative and well explained videos are so helpfull. Basic technique that is so massively important. You should have a tv show on Quest or Dave.👍👍🐟🐟

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very kind, thank you. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@alicehaines5236]

Amateur? You're clearly pro. Love you.

[@AmateurAngling]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@MicSokol]

I never used waggler floats, I use bolo. I was surfing the youtube to understand what is the fuss about these floats! This is the only video I could find that explains right to the point the advantages of waggler over bolo. Bolo is almost useless in high wind conditions. Thank you very much for this excellent video.

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very welcome, best of luck.

[@claudiuhirsovoiu804]

I just start fishing and you are an amazing teacher.... thank you very much for your time and your good work.

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very kind, thank you. Best of luck.

[@bigteno4597]

Absolutely brilliant stuff here!! I am a newbie and I am learning lots from you which I thoroughly appreciate. Thank you.

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck with your fishing.

[@bigteno4597]

@@AmateurAngling Thank you.

[@simonleake6059]

Very informative video, I like the diagrams, many thanks and keep up the great work

[@GeorgeExT]

Been fishing for years, with a few different techniques, but I LOVE this video, firstly for how it’s done and then the content!!! 😊 Keep up the very good work !

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you for your support, best of luck.

[@ReynaldoJAbreuR74]

Amazing content. I'm really grateful about the sheer amount and quality of information you've provided. As a complete beginner myself I can't wait until my next session to put all these tips in practice.

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you for commenting and best of luck with your fishing.

[@andrewlightfoot2955]

For anybody that is struggling to catch fish I suggest you all watch this video from start to finish its brilliant I'm no expert by the way but this will help all of you👍👍tight lines

[@paulcunningham1138]

Your videos are excellent, very clear and informative. Thank you.

[@bearpitrock]

Thanks for this video. Reading the float was especially helpful.

[@thecasualfront7432]

This channel is so underrated

[@AmateurAngling]

I couldn't agree more !

[@Rawkus]

Really good video thanks. Great coverage of information and I liked the added graphics. Nice link to other videos too. Keep it up!

[@jenkojnr1988]

I stumbled across this video in my home page, I'm just starting up fishing. And struggle with tangles.. everything that has been said make sense.. so thank you for your help and guidance, keep up the hard work. I've even subscribed.

[@AmateurAngling]

Thanks for subscribing, best of luck with your fishing.

[@massimoceelticc4770]

thanks for the explanations the layout of the lead is really important. I write from Italy, I follow your videos and I practice sea fishing. . . thank you my friend, greetings from the island of Elba! ! !

[@M4T1J4P0]

This information is gold. Thank you. Oh, and I bought all your books, I just realized.

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad you like them, best of luck with your fishing.

[@DeejayNally]

Love catching up on these videos

[@panKowalski597]

Mate, thank you so much for this video. It's incredibly informational, and your voice is really pleasant

[@AmateurAngling]

I appreciate that, best of luck.

[@ianherries6350]

Liked/ loved the video.I left the UK many years ago and am now living in Southern Ontario. I brought all my fishing gear with me but alas it's redundant. I still go on to Google earth to see the places I used to fish, wither it be in Scotland and latterly in Hampshire the Itchen and the Test . Love Canada yet will always be British.

[@geoffreymeare3406]

Very well made and interesting video........looking forward to your stick float video.

[@malcolmharratt8553]

Geoffrey Meare

[@andrewwright8200]

Fantastic video, so nice to watch a very informative video that explains in depth the technique as opposed to these videos that promote there latest gear. my motto in fishing is 'keep it simple' and i do this and its so more enjoyable. thanks again for the video really informative.

[@AmateurAngling]

Thanks for your comments Andrew, much appreciated.

[@williamblow8279]

Very nice venue mate nice and sheltered

[@marksoboruns6716]

Great work! Diagrams, schemes are very clear!!!

[@paulm.2187]

Very informative video, great explanation and interactive diagrams.

[@robshaw3655]

all good sound advice. Would add the small rubber float stops you slide up the line are a great addition allowing float depth to be changed without the need to move shot too much. one or two either side of float can hold it in place. I put shot below float so float can easily be slid up the line to increased depth. Self loading floats also good as they reduce number of shot you need to pinch on the line .

[@jofox8066]

Excellent video - really helpful - many thanks!

[@alanthomas4586]

A very good basic guide to waggler fishing. The only minor criticism would be that to use smaller shot down the line for the bulk and droppers ie all eights and tens I feel would be better but only in water up to about 6 ft deep and please point out that fish can be found at all depths not just on the bottom. Regular feeding is essential. Probably the best beginners guide I have seen so far!

[@AmateurAngling]

I have yet to start the more advanced films, I would like to cover the basics first. But I'm sure I will get around to them eventually. Thank you very much for your comment.

[@blairkingsley6440]

At the moment I'm going through lots of videos to remind myself of some key things before I take my son out fishing for the first time. It's been a long time since I've been. This was a very useful watch as waggler float fishing will likely be our first port of call.

[@AmateurAngling]

Best of luck to you both.

[@davidklein4980]

Best fishing how to videos on KZbin

[@AmateurAngling]

Thank you very much, best of luck with your fishing.

[@beefeeboi7076]

Really helpful to a beginner like me. i now recognise what the float was doing yesterday

[@AmateurAngling]

Thanks for your comment, I'm really pleased. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@davidnash1220]

I've just started watching your channel - absolutely fantastic

[@Mk1grannybasher]

that was bloody brilliant

[@davidjangisherashvili1829]

The greatest explanation! everything well understandable. thank you very much indeed !!!

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very welcome. best of luck.

[@marektomaszewski1232]

super film wiele praktycznej wiedzy mega dzieki ziom szacun

[@davidbackstrom6181]

enjoying your videos. Living in America we have limited information on this type of fishing thank you.

[@AmateurAngling]

I'm glad you like them, thank you for your comment.

[@blindsowfishing]

Awesome information!

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

This is spot on - the content concentrating on the method rather than a quick description followed by match tactics and feeding . I.E - exactly what us leisure anglers need . Your tips and clear explanations inspired me to have another go at waggler fishing . I was rubbish , but at least I knew why . I caught fish though and learnt about the lake . I had problems with fixing the shot , and changing the shotting pattern - a 13' rod is too long for the place and I have to side cast , I just got a 10' float rod , and will try loaded waggler next time as I saw this video . Maybe you could do a video on shot ? as there is the non toxic stuff , double cut , "stotz" , I found the small sizes impossible to put on the line . I also began to get the hang of feathering the line down at the end of the session - and hooray - sank the line . Your video got me started on float fishing again , liked and subbed , many thanks .

[@AmateurAngling]

I use non-toxic double cut shots from a No.6 and bigger, lead shots for anything smaller. I like the idea of a film on shots, I will give it some thought. Thanks for your comment, best of luck with your fishing. Please see: www.amateurangling.com/best-split-shot-for-float-fishing/

[@DanieHattingh]

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@darrenanthonyshortt9157]

Top stuff for starting new to waggle fishing, could I use float stops or is it to lit for the float,,,

[@Atari-stfm]

Float stops are for loaded wagglers

[@michaelbarnett5497]

Very informative video mate Great help to new anglers Top tips mate

[@AmateurAngling]

I am pleased you found it helpful. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@RocketmanLuke]

thank you, very informative! Cannot wait to go tomorrow morning :-)

[@AmateurAngling]

Best of luck !

[@wpgeeth]

very descriptive and very useful. thank you.

[@darrenmcinerney2212]

Excellent the best video I have seen on KZbin on how to float fish on stillwaters very well explained. Could you please put a video up on how to fish with pva mesh and pva bags when you get time? Loved your video on how to fish with the method feeder also Thanks :-) Darren from Ireland.

[@AmateurAngling]

I will give some thought to PVA, see if I can come up with something of use (not just the obvious). Thanks for your comments, you are most kind.

[@chromemutt]

Dump the buzzers , big leads go waggler fishing , nothing beats watching a float slide off sideways great vid very interesting

[@richarddeboer8934]

Real good info and presentation, my regard

[@barticoch]

Masterclass, thanks!

[@momentummv]

Thank you for the video. Very good presentation. Question for you: is it possible to create this float using simple elements? Symmetry is important here.

[@AmateurAngling]

I'm sorry but I don't understand your question.

[@momentummv]

No problem, I found a video that showed me how to make the Waggler float.

[@davidnewton3064]

I just started catching Crucian Carp where I live and your video was extremely helpful. Thank you for the clear and straightforward explanations.

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad it was helpful, best of luck.

[@viaphone8354]

How well explained was that .. thank you.

[@AmateurAngling]

You're very welcome, best of luck.

[@gazzertrn]

brilliant vid , really helpful thanks

[@adrianrawlings3032]

Very informative makes sense how you explained it thanks

[@AmateurAngling]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your Fishing.

[@cns180784]

Great videos and as others have said, your instructions are clear and easy to follow. Thanks for taking your time out for making these. I am 33 and i last went fishing regularly when i was about 13 or 14. Since then i went fishing once with my whip in 2011 and i go on the odd sea fishing trip when abroad. I am going ledger fishing for the first ever time next Tuesday and i have been practicing tying knots and loops. Went to my local tackle shop yesterday bought a few things. So excited! still have a lot of the same gear i've had since i was 14. During those times when i was regularly fishing i only ever Pole or waggler fished. Watching this video has given me new ideas and important things to consider for when i next go waggler fishing. I have been put off waggler/pole fishing in the winter due to fish being less active and mostly just staying on the bottom in deep water which is why i'm ledgering next week. Would you say this is true? bottom fishing (ledger, feeder) is best for the winter? of course i could waggler fish on the bottom with plumbing the depth but wouldnt it just be better, quicker and easier to just ledger fish for fishing on the bottom? maybe the odd fish will come up in the water a bit so could still be worth the waggler, or pole if its not so windy. What are your thoughts on that? and anyones' thoughts welcome...i'm very much an amateur angler. I mean amateur level one! cheers.

[@AmateurAngling]

Using the wrong rig in the right place is better than using the right rig in the wrong place. In colder weather fish will shoal, finding the fish is more important. Ask and watch other anglers who know the fishery. Try fishing different pegs and don't assume the fish will be where they were in the summer. Fishing close to dead weed beds is always worth a try. Use whatever method you feel most confident with. Best of luck.

[@EBspeciesfishing]

Awesome video, have always really enjoyed them. One question, what drawing software do you use to make your illustrations?

[@AmateurAngling]

I used the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). Thanks for your comment, best of luck with your fishing.

[@EBspeciesfishing]

@@AmateurAngling Thank you!

[@charliechalk]

How do you hook the fish itself to get the hook into its mouth, I can get proper bites where the waggler is took underwater but how do I hook the fish??

[@AmateurAngling]

Hook the fish during a bite by sweeping the rod back to pull the hook point into the fishes mouth. Search for "how to strike a fish". Hope this helps, best of luck.

[@charliechalk]

@@AmateurAngling Thank you for replying and for the advice 👍🏾

[@joeybilton6831]

Hi Richard. Your videos are great I'm a sea fisherman, beach saying predominantly, and was wondering at 0:50 into the video you display a graphic showing a rig setup underwater. I want to do the same for sea fishing videos. Would you be able to advise on how or what you use to create that graphic? Many thanks, Joey. Keep up the good work!

[@AmateurAngling]

That diagram was drawn on the GNU Image Manipulation Program (The GIMP). Good luck with your videos.

[@staguk1]

Excellent information, Thank you, :)

[@justluvfishinguk]

Awesome buddy awesome

[@hpenrith]

Very good advice Iam learning fast thanks.Mick.

[@hamburgerquieddje3898]

Thank you for your great advices through your splendid videos. Is it possible to use the tell tale shot as an anchor when i use a loaded waggler for the lift-method? And if so, should the distance of the shot to the hook be the same as in a normal rig, so around four to seven inches? Kind regards from a beginner from germany :-)

[@AmateurAngling]

With the lift method the shot resting on the bottom I refer to as an anchor shot. But when lifted it does cause an indication at the float, so I suppose it is both, anchor and tell tale. Seven inches is a good starting point for the layed-on section of hook length, but alter it if you need to while fishing. I have not made a film on the lift method, only mentioned it in the context of wagglers. I will have to make one next summer. Best of luck.

[@hamburgerquieddje3898]

Amateur Angling That is what i also thought about. So in the end with the tell tale shot as an anchor, i just need to properly adjust the floatheight. I am surely looking forward for the next warm season. Thanks a lot! :-)

[@tomdow02]

Thank you for such a helpful video. Tom in Dublin

[@AmateurAngling]

You are very welcome, best of luck.

[@Pineappld_]

Thanks very much, recently started float fishing on a tidal river, hence very strong currents and I had very similar issues to the ones you highlighted, the only question I have is whether you should strike immediately when you get a bite or wait for a more solid pull?

[@AmateurAngling]

I usually strike quickly, unless the only way to hook them is to give them a little time, every day is different. Best of luck.

[@Pineappld_]

@@AmateurAngling thanks very much and thanks for this and other videos!

[@zixiangwong6954]

extremely informative, thanks

[@AmateurAngling]

I am pleased the information was useful. Best of luck with your fishing.

[@myke.h2913]

Very useful thanks.

[@jbradshaw4236]

Hi, really enjoy your videos. Would you be able to produce one about float fishing with prawns for Perch?

[@AmateurAngling]

Please see my website at: www.amateurangling.com/tag/perch/ Best of luck.

[@jbradshaw4236]

@@AmateurAngling really appreciate that.

[@redlightbulb]

Really good video so informative

[@sethoakley7014]

Can you use float stops and then pinch on just the intermediate shot and tell tale shot.

[@AmateurAngling]

Yes, when using a loaded waggler.

[@hawkeye7862]

Nice video awesome info ! At 11.10 was that orchard lakes , tench lake ?

[@AmateurAngling]

All my videos are shot on various club waters. Some clubs don't like me to say where they are, but that one I can say is a Hassocks Angling lake called Pickwells. Thanks for commenting, have a good summer.

[@hawkeye7862]

Amateur Angling ah no worries, happy fishing bud 🎣