Paul from Two Novice Anglers here. We really enjoyed this video, we subscribed and will look at the others. We don't fish from the boat yet as we have fished for less than a year. This bank video is so helpful. Thanks again.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you find them helpful!

Dries the way to go 👍👍👍

Was that your stunt double casting 😈.Think the rod just gave up 😱.😁

Well done on getting the fish on the hottest day of the year John but try smoothing your casting out a bit , slow down and let the rod do the work . Looks like your trying to force it out at times mate ..Enjoyed your video though , keep them coming , i'm down at Rutland next week ..cheers Stevie

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely was that session. I’d been doing really well slowing it down but I went a bit like animal on the drums. Tranquility will soon be resumed. I was out twice on the grass practising slowing it down today.

@Stevie_ONeill_Flyfishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc Good stuff it will come no bother , just use the arm and wrist ..

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stevie_ONeill_Flyfishing I was practising it alternate right and left handed tonight. Can get 70% of right handed distance, left handed IF I keep it slow. And when I go back to right handed I slow down because it feels easier.

Notice you are wearing a wrist support, I’m having wrist issues the day after fishing. Does it give enough support to reduce the post fishing ache?

@johnp4hc

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it definitely does. If fished a LOT this year so getting old leads to RSI. The support stops you using the wrist so much. I fished Draycote yesterday without it and my wrist is aching again.

@keithroberts8796

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc thanks for that, 67 and the joints are not flexible or quite as quick at recovering especially when you fish on two consecutive days. Could I ask for the details and I will get one ordered? Cheers

@johnp4hc

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithroberts8796 A blue medium one my mum bought for me from Savers the chemist!

@keithroberts8796

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc thanks for the info, seen a Vulcan support from Amazon will get it ordered ready for the weekend.cheers

Jim sad death of an old friend! Loved the fish timer. You seemed to be developing a dry obsession, beware the dark side of the force. lovely piece in fly culture magazine about dry martinis and dry flies you may find interesting.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

Will take a look at that. As we’ve only got a couple of weeks off the banks I’ve decided to go 100% dry until I switch to boats. It will force me to try new techniques. That’s the second one of the 2 piece Loomis rods that have done that. The last one went after a few months, they sent me a 3 piece replacement and I liked it so much I bought another. Used them for the boats and my 2 piece for the bank. It’s done well to last 15 years with the abuse I’ve given it. Will try and find the article.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

What issue is it in?

@johnbrewer6330

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc the latest issue summer it is a quarterly publication.

Chucking a good line now John.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

It comes and goes Mike. When the wind gets squally it goes to pot.

@mikejames663

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc I fished Papermill (Swansea), had a great day, but the wind was changing every five minutes.

@mikejames663

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc £500 rods normally have a lifetime guarantee John, have you checked that out?

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikejames663 Not Loomis. Limited lifetime warranty of two years, factory defects only.

@mikejames663

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc Says it all, "lifetime warranty" "2 years"

Always carry a spare rod , hate to say it bad angling, keep up the good work , very entertaining 👏👍

3000 acres ,bank fisherman catches and a boat appears !

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair to them, they were already in the bay just out of camera. They did stay well out though which doesn’t always happen!

I am 3mins in and 2 casts have speeded up again. Slipping back into bad habits lol

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too.

Seem to be casting a bit too quickly, perhaps slow it down a little and let your line straighten out some more on the back cast?? Too bad about your rod!! I have broken more than a few over the years but usually near the tip and due to my own carelessness! Better luck next time!

Sorry for your loss, from memory it's a Loomis. If the guaranty is any good they should replace it with video evidence of no foul play?

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a Loomis, 2 year limited lifetime warranty. Only covers factory defects.

@ibelieve1468

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc 2 year not good for that price. But they are good rods.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

@@ibelieve1468 I had one that was this rods partner that went after a year. They replaced it immediately with a 3 piece version. I liked it so much I bought another and relegated the two piece to bank fishing. It’s done very well given the abuse I dealt it!

@robertlithgow8916

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4hc I say this with the greatest respect as your videos are realy good but you are a tad rough with the rod etc when unhooking fish you tend to just drop your rod in the deck 😉 maybe a contributing factor to the break 😉 not picking holes in anything you do by the way just an observation... keep doing what your doing 👏

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertlithgow8916 That’s a VERY good point. On the bank I’m always eager to get the fish back ASAP. You’ve made me think that on those granite banks it just takes one bad “drop” to damage the rod. I’ve also had it drop off the car when driving so I was really lucky to have it last 15 years. I’ll be very careful with the other two.

Gutted for you snapping a rod😢

@johnp4hc

2 жыл бұрын

Keep watching the videos. It’s back in the latest one. Repaired thanks to KZread viewers!

Sad times about your rod John... I did notice that you dropped your rod once or twice on those rocks to change flies... That could of caused a crack or some other damage which led to the snap.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

See response to similar comment below.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had two people pony out the and thing. The remaining two rods get tucked under the arm when I unhooking from now on.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

Point out!

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had two people point out the same thing. The remaining two rods get tucked under the arm when I unhooking from now on. No dropping them on granite boulders.

@simonlee1254

3 жыл бұрын

Tight lines on your next trip out John. I'll look forward to your next video 👍

Bad luck. Isn't the main lesson learned not to spend £500 on a rod for reservoir fishing? They always get knocked around, dropped on rocky banks and in boats, hit by weighted flies, etc. I have several expensive 3-5 wts for delicate dries on rivers and streams, but my resr rods are El Cheapos.

@johnp4hc

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. I have three Loomis GLX Distance rods, this one is now fully repaired thankfully. If I’m fishing I’m using top quality rod.

Try pulling ya fly , bit of movement helps