what i love about yr vids is its just you fishing and not explaining everthing, ie do this do that. love it

Mark, what a super video. Ive been watching you for years now and feel you should be talking mainstream tv to share your expertise and beautiful delivery with the wider fishing public. You are better presenter than any tv fishing guru in my memory, and I'm getting on a bit, and your vast knowledge of your sport and environment make your clips unmissable. Keep up the excellent work, I hope to meet you one day, for I, too, have some stories to tell. Best wishes to you. Nick Moore. Leicestershire.

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, that's a very kind thing of you to say. It would be nice to have a TV slot even though it is a pipe dream. The next best thing is for me to be able to make the videos and share them via this platform, for you guys who seem to really share the same ethos regarding why we go fishing.

Thank you Mark smashing scenery lovely Perch great to watch ,Kind regards Mr. D

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr D, honestly the British countryside is so beautiful, we are lucky.

Our wonderful southern rivers still have life in them (just) Great video mate

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt, yes that old saying "smile ye while life lasts"

Love your videos and chats mark ..just my sort of fishing 👍

what some smashing perch mark the colours were vivid reds greens the white belly ,i love catching perch from rivers they are perfect .and the two swims looked great really fishy swims ,,what a lovely spot to go and unwind ,nice video mark we have the long weeks until we fish the rivers again ,so its canals and lakes till then .tight lines mark .

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen, they were beautifully conditioned almost like they're hand painted. I love fishing for them but didn't get quite as much timeasi would have liked to target them this season. Still there's always next time.

Beautiful perch mark. Appsolutly fantastic colours. Love fishing for the perch. That's for sharing. Cheers...

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Picko, they have some stunning colours on my local waterways, almost like they've been coloured by felt tip pens. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed this short video too.

Superb video as per usual old boy. That first swim I magnet fished and boy oh boy there’s some snags in there!

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mezza! Yup not wrong about the snags 😂. I've lost the odd link leger due to some immovable objects there mate. Whuch explains why they like it, plenty of structure.

Hello Mark good video again with ease; perch live in groups! but often the beauties are solitary! always an interesting approach see you soon friends

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Merci, yes you're very correct Eric sometime the larger perch are solitary fish. How is your fishing going in France, are you having some good fishing trips? The weather here is mild but very windy today.

Enjoyed this short film, would love too see some more perch fishing films, thanks all the best and tight lines mate

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark and I agree with you wholeheartedly, unfortunately I didn't do them the service they required last season, but hopefully will next season.

Always enjoyable Mark. Reminds me of catching perch with my dad❤

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks monkey, they were also one of the first species I caught with my dad. How I miss them days when we would fish together 😔.

What a gorgeous river. Brilliant video Mark. Bet there’s a few good Roach there too..

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim, yes I'd say definitely for the roach mate.

Top man, top angler...keep it up mark "

@francolinobasco

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Great vid!

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate and you're always one of the first people to drop a comment. KZread should have dedication icons like medals that we can give to dedicated viewers, now that would be something.

Good going mate defo worth wetting a few lines love perch always will my very first fish caught the memories it sparks in me never fails to bring me joy as I see it does with you some great looking perch in mint condition especially the decent one caught in the flow not a blemish on it . Pukka mate keep them coming 🤛🏻

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers David, God they do bring back some memories, I think for most of us they're one of the first fish we caught as children and they bristle with character and personality, something unique to this species.

Nice 2lber part of me wants to forget the lures and catch them on worms as it easier, but i feel now that i have spent so much money on lures i have to commit but its just not happening 😂😂

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks it was in lovely condition. Yes I hear what you're saying but I must admit it might be good to just do abit of both methods, at least that way you can justify purchasing the lures and believe me in the same with lures too so I totally understand how you're feeling haha.

Great video ❤

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dugg 👍

Welldone mark

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul 😊. Best of luck to you if out on the lakes during the close season.

Thanks Mark - yet another very enjoyable video complete with 2lb billy!

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Keefi, it was nice to pick that fish up, although they were being a little finicky, I suspected pike were around.

Lovely tranquil session there mark, some cracking my marker fish too 👍

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve it was peaceful although as the light faded the bites didn't pick up like they can but I did see a pike lurking nearby, typically haha.

@BlackCountryPiker

Жыл бұрын

@@markerd5378 😂

A joy to watch as always . Thank you 😊

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie, blustery today isn't it! Got some window repairs to attend to if it would like to stop raining!

As others have said in the comments mate, an absolute joy to watch you in and on the bank mark, every video you share your passion and our love for the sport we have all grown up with and enjoy so much I salute you sir 😉👍

@francolinobasco

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! I will be editing some more this evening when i get time.

Lovely video

@francolinobasco

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗 Mark!

Same spots.. producing different results.. different times of day... different times of year....yeah going down to London hospital appointments , tucking in a Small telescopic rod. Pipping across to Thames or Wandle ..a few quick casts, amazing results as a bonus byproduct of main mission....

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Very true Hayden and your London adventures sound good. But I must admit I am not the most urban of people and I do prefer peace and quiet when fishing at times, although I will certainly be missing out on some urban gems for sure.

Nice job Mark, as usual beautiful location. Hope to speak with you soon mate.

@francolinobasco

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Darion just drop me a message any time and if i am on facebook i generally reply mate. it just isn't my favoured social media platform.

Nice video mark keep them coming I do like fishing small steams you never know what is in there. What was the rodvand reel cheers

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Very true Mark it's like a mini adventure every time, you just never know what will be around to take your bait. The rod is a Middy 5gx mini feeder and the reel is a shimano sienna in 500 size.

You fish some lovely cosy places mark. Nice vid. When you coming back up to the severn again bud? 👌🎣

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mick, I'd love to venture back up the Severn some time, but alas that would be a pretty long journey as I don't drive my friend, so I cannot see it happening too soon 😕.

Yes yes yeeeeeees !! a perch video !!! my favourite fish and absolutely love, watching your videos buddy. What a cracking video. As always. Anyway, I was wondering what rod is that you were using?… looks just the right size for what I’m looking for. All the best buddy 👍😁🎣🎣

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Why Thank you very much John! This rods a Middy mini feeder 5g feeder rod. Decent rod for chub although I'd like it if it came with some lighter tips for this kind of fishing.

@johnloxley8705

Жыл бұрын

@@markerd5378 thanx buddy for the info & I will have to look it up ,… you use to use a different rod before but can’t for the life of me, remember the name of it. I remember that was a short rod … but yes, I agree I like a short feeder rd that has interchangeable sections and some of them are under 1 ounce … I remember the old signal wands … I had the radial wand and that had some really fine tips that came with it. That was a few years ago now though and showing my age. 🤣🤣🤣

I'll be watching later on 👍.

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! What are your Spring plans mate? Carp?

@paulAnthony7236

Жыл бұрын

@@markerd5378 I've just bought 10 new specimen rod's 7 new feeder rods obviously carp gear and a new dropshot rod and 2 reels so I'm gagging for some specimen fishing I've just spent 160 quid on terminal tackle and a new tackle box instead of using my match /specimen tackle box I hate taking gear out of different boxes .So this year I want some multi species pbs lol. obviously I'll hunt some big carp but one thing I want is a new perch PB over 5lb I would rather a PB perch than 20lb carp any day they are two a penny now .I might even dust my match gear out for some silvers too mate.

@paulAnthony7236

Жыл бұрын

@@markerd5378 Some barbel and chub would be nice too I've got my dedicated barbel and chub gear unfortunately up here in Washington near Durham no double figure barbel mate .

@paulAnthony7236

Жыл бұрын

@@markerd5378 So when is the UK records for barbel and chub coming then mate how the heck you haven't broke a record yet is beyond me ,the amount of monsters you have caught is some achievement mate like I've said before I would honestly put you down as one of the best chub and barbel anglers and obviously great at any species really . I will say one thing mate you're a very humble man.

Great content as usual mark 👍...what oz quiver do u use for the perch mate?

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Thbaks gavin, this particular quiver tip rod in the video wasn't the lightest of tips, probably 3 ounce. My preference is as lighter tip as possible usually and I'd out of choice normally go with an 0.75 of an ounce tip on a small river if it isn't in flood. Hope that helps. The old shimano vengeance winkle picker rods are perfect for sensitive fishing.

What a lovely perch. I tried for a perch (or whatever would take maggots) on my local canal a couple of days ago, no joy that time, the resident heron had more success, but I have managed to land two nice double figure pike in recent weeks. Do you fish for trout? I've treated myself to an 8ft Drennan Lureflex 10g - 30g rod and Daiwa Ninja 2500A reel for casting small lures and spinners, hoping to catch some brown trout soon.

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Beesa! Hah it's funny to see you say that the heron had a better day's fishing as I too have had similar when I've seen kingfishers making a better job at fishing than myself 😂 and usually mutter to myself "you bloody show off" haha. I don't really do any trout fishing mate not with lures, I keep meaning to take up fly fishing but some of the fly fishing clubs down south are fairly expensive for it and can be a little too cliquey.

Just come across your videos some great little swims there what part of the UK you from and what river are you fishing in the vid

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Mark! To be fair although I do say on a fair few of my videos where I am fishing, I have to be careful as it can be detrimental, hope you can understand that. I am in the south of England though.

I reckon you have fished that third swim at 8:57 before Mark, but from the other bank and did quite well then too. Then you swapped sides! What was strapped to the pole?

@markerd5378

Жыл бұрын

Hey there Frank, yes you're totally correct! I have done in the past. It's a lovely spot. The metal pole I believe is a light and there's a solar panel attached to it. I've been seeing the news regarding all the fish deaths on your rivers, it looks terrible mate, I can only imagine the clear up operation, bad stuff.

@captainfrank01

Жыл бұрын

@@markerd5378 Love it when people tell me I'm right - doesn't happen very often lol! The fish deaths are very disturbing and have been on-going for the past few years in the Murray/Darling and other rivers, firstly due to drought and more recently, floods. It's the nature of this country I'm afraid, one extreme to the other. You would no doubt also be aware of the problem introduced carp have caused here for years and now there is talk of releasing a virus that is carp specific (many would say that is highly unlikely). If that was to happen, what you have seen recently in terms of fish kills would be nothing compared to the devastation a virus would cause.

is this holybrook?

@francolinobasco

2 ай бұрын

Nope