As a 70 year old angler ,, i must say it ,,your vids are the most enjoyable fishing vids i've seen anywhere ,,Your skill and enthusiasm comes out in drroves ,, Very well presented and terrific content and photography ,the underwater stuff is in a league of it's own , You obviously have access to a really beautiful ,,well stocked river ,,, I look forward to each vid as it comes out ..As i got older i have become rather immobile due to a very badly injured hip ,,so fishing is very difficult at the moment ..Well done Chris ,,,way up there with the late great John Wilson ,,Never lose that fabulous smile ,,you could light up a room .

@fishingninja

Жыл бұрын

I hope your injury isn't too bad and you can recover from it. Fellow fishermen are always there for you when you need them, so maybe ask a local fisherman to take you with them. And you can always ask family members to take you to a fishing spot. I wish you all the best. And good luck catching them!

@dawidmalankowski8159

7 ай бұрын

They really are most enjoyable now I read this comment I’ve actually realised it my self

I am absolutely delighted for you Chris and if anyone deserves a canal 20 ( quite an exclusive club) then its certainly you buddy. Tight Lines

@The_ginger_fisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@jackironman

2 жыл бұрын

I bet the rat in it’s stomach took it just over 20! Excellent job. Love your work!

You’ve not only inspired me to fish more often but to grow out my ginger beard, appreciate you man

Love how you had the consideration to check the pikes mouth for any other hooks even during the excitement of it all. That's good practice for any pike fisherman. It should come as no surprise that a big heavy fish like that's not always going to be landed by those who hook it and might indeed have someone else's hooks stuck somewhere in that big crocodile sized mouth.

The adrenaline you get when you see a big fish will always stay with you I had a 21lb pike in February and I'll never forget it I was shaking like anything

@FierySn0w

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I remember when I caught my PB, a beautiful ghost carp going 19.6lb. I caught it on the surface with a dog biscuit on my monster margin pole!!!

It's hard enough to target 1 species of fish successfully. I've never seen any angler with the ability to target ONE SPECIFIC FISH. I've seen chris do it twice now, here with this absolute giant of a pike, and a few months ago where he managed to rescue a pile with 2 float rigs stuck down its throat. Chris you are a true master angler mate. A credit to the sport. Keep it up.

That is the benchmark pike to catch in a lifetime,well done Chris that was a beautiful fish!

Chris, I live in NZ but spent my teenage years fishing the canals and rivers in the London suburbs and Home Counties. Your videos take me right back. Wonderful.

@a.r.t.4611

Жыл бұрын

I also live in NZ, same here. Trying to decern where Chris comes from by his accent? Don't think he's too far from Liverpool.?

@simbasibley6098

3 ай бұрын

Up north somewhere mate, likely Yorks 👍

Amazing! Good job! I've been watching this channel for years now and I can't think of anyone that deserves this more than you. Your passion and determination is truly unsurpassed :)

Canals are underated,there are some lovely fish in my local canal but most people think there's only roach ,perch,and gudgeon ,there's pike bream even chub and carp ,an excellent video ,very well narated by the ginger fisherman ,I could chuck a line with that fella and chew the fat for a couple of hours

So good. Well done. I've only ever caught Jacks and have set myself a challenge to catch a double. That is a dream fish. Keep it up. Love your videos!

I Love the Gentle Way The Pike is Returned to the Water...Calm & Respectful to The Fish 👍Congratulations on your PB Was Wonderful To Watch & Share Your Happiness

That’s a lifetime memory right there nice work Chris love it.

So pleased for you mate, just love your respect and admiration for the sport and the results that it can bring through perseverance, when I fished I was just the same ,highlight for me was a beautiful 27lb specimen which was amazing, but was just as happy being out by the river catching the odd Jack or two , keep them rods active my friend and stay safe

Fantastic mate been watching you now for ages,one of the best on KZread if not the best awesome again

WELL,DONE SON AGAIN👍 GREAT JOB👍

Really good to see you using a mat, it's so important to set a precedent for these delicate fish. Congratulations on the PB!

Heart pumping nervous energy, and that’s just for me. Well done, what a beautiful big fish.

Thanks , you just helped me find a use for my snake's refused food lol what a monster pike from a canal! Just realised I was twisting and turning my phone like i was playing that beauty 🤣🤣🤣

What an insane fight!! Love the dedication and hard work you put into catching this behemoth!! 🤟🏽

I’m a carp fisherman myself, but seeing a 20 pound pile is like seeing a 40lb common. Incredible fish man keep em coming!

@braderzng5701

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy how big the difference is isn’t it a 20 pound carp to an 20 pound pike it’s mad 🤣

@andrewcable6016

2 жыл бұрын

@@braderzng5701 it's absolutely insane, over here in the states we have muskie and they're even more mind-blowing

@SteeeveO

2 жыл бұрын

a 20lb pile would be bloody painful!

@andrewcable6016

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteeeveO Damn right it would! Sometimes typos are just wonderful aren't they 😂

@sfrj730

2 жыл бұрын

@@aneedmorehead9006 you are from america arent you

Nice fish that Chris I think our canals is where the next record is coming from and your video proves it I think.

Congratulations Chris on a catching stunning canal pike. It looked a stunning specimen, long with a great pattern and colour. Loved the dark tail on it. Great video telling the story of a quality bit of angling.👍

I am soooo chuffed for you Chris!! You work so hard on these vids and then kindly impart your knowledge on to us plebs :). Personally, I have learnt o much from you over the past 18 months (newbie, me) and I am grateful to you that I might (one day) catch a double figure. Your beautifully shot vids are AWSOME and I am so glad that you able to have this 'work'/family/KZread balance.......so, just THANKS, I guess.

That was totally an awesome experience for you. I am in awe. There are canals here in the Veneto or Italy and I hope to catch something like that. Way to go!

thank you for treating these fish so nice. puttting the mat down on the first fish says a lot. thank you

This is the best UK Coarse Fishing channel out there! Continiuos GREAT CONTENT!!!

Well done. Absolute monster. Buzzing for you. Took me 10yrs to get another 20lb plus, but that was in a big water. Started cat fishing last summer in lakemoore fishery in crewe. Two of us went, two nights. Caught the place on a feeding frenzy 369lb of cats betwwen us in 48 hours. Biggest 48lb. I'm so hooked. Give cats a go. You won't look back.

Congratulations Chris, a fish of a lifetime!

Congratulations Ginge it's very well earned & much deserved. I was holding my breath when it took the Rat. I hope that Danny returns the good wishes : ) 2 youtube Canal twenties in a week it doesn't get much better.

Absolute beast of a croc 🐊.... Well done Chris 👍

What a fish, stunning, keep up with the videos, always enjoy watching them

Absolutely made up for you 💯 Chris ! You're a TOP BLOKE and it's very well deserved !!! 👏

what a thing of beauty! From one ginger fisherman to another. Here is a virtual high five.

I live in Northern Ontario, Canada home of massive pike and the one you landed would even be a beauty here. Nice catch and patience landing that beast! Love your channel, keep it going :)

@petersmith6974

2 жыл бұрын

Muskie is king though 👍🏻

Well done my son! No one deserves it more than you. Lovely fish.

What a legend! I was bricking it watching you fight that beast! Thanks for the videos as always mate! Most thrilling fishing I've watched in a long time

Awesome fish, great work landing it! Gave me the sensation of all over again of catching a Pike over 20 lbs here in MA. 5 years ago. Major props doing it from the shoreline. Hope you land another giant soon.

So many people, fishing and non fishing folk alike, will be shocked to see this absolute beast coming out of a canal. WHAT a catch. Eat your heart out Jeremy Wade! Superb content Ginger and much appreciated.

Well done Chris so pleased for you Matey. Not a bad Christmas present to yourself. Hope the good lady and small one are feeling better too.

Always love the story behind a big fish and you have a banging story and a banging fish, well done mate, inspiring as always 😁😁

Well done Chris....just shows what's about in our canals....you just never know what may come along.

Beautiful fish! I'm pleased to see that the fish are treated carefully and with respect.

I caught an Otter like that one in Derbyshire a couple of years ago using a pogo stick and some nettle twine, my goodness it was a battle so well done on your catch too Sir!

Love your channel, thanks for another great video, cheers from Massachusetts USA....

Great fish mate, well done, that’s a memory that will stick with you forever

Chris , delighted for you a top-class fish. I have been over "30" on two occasions but my most memorable was a 20 which took a plug in about 18 inches of water right at my feet. I allowed the plug to rise, wound down into it, and pulled as soon as the plug moved she lunged at it so focused and tense she never saw me. Your first 20lb fish super pleased for you. Js

The video we’ve all been waiting for! Buzzing for you 👌🏻

Great angling! A superb looking fish, well done and thank you for sharing.

Wow what a fishing achievement 👏 👌 Well done Chris!! 🎣😎🐟

Stunning fish, well done Chris!

Amazing! Fabulous video. Great technique. Congratulations!! Thanks

Congratulations!!! A thoroughly well deserved fish! All pike are wonderful but you never forget the first 20...👍👍👍

Kudos G.F., great fish. The care with which you use to release gets a big thumbs up and clicking the bell from me.

Great clip as always, Chris - and what a cracking fish! Nice one

so happy for you wow and thank you many of us cant go fish health etc so deeply cool that you share your adventures be safe God bless

Fair play mate a real canal 20. I've seen some waters described as canals when they're clearly canallised big wide rivers. But that is some fish from a proper little cut! Congrats 👏 👏 👏 very impressive. Would have loved to see her pop up with Roland hanging out of her chops, but great fish non the less. Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙏

Absolutely stunning fish - the colours are beautiful - well done

Just amazing... Congratulations for your 20+ Chris! I've watched all your videos and I want more, it's a drug! 😄 Friendship from France 👋

@The_ginger_fisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Got to be honest you have inspired me to go for pike .I've learned a lot of stuff about handling and safety of the fish I am after from your vids .keep up the good work .hopefully I will get a couple of nice fish this season .but if not I will still enjoy getting on the banks and trying .

What an amazing fish, beautiful condition, very well caught, very well handled. It's made my evening. Thanks mate superb.

Another level of canal fish there indeed. ..good tactics...for a big wary lurker glad u were the angler

Well done Chris, pike at this stage of the season look so lean and strong, beautiful fish. Nick from York

That head though!!! Top job Chris. Genuinely chuffed for you. 👍

Great work Chris, beautiful fish. 👍🏻

Well done Chris, you put in the hours and this is what you can achieve, nice one.

Cracking piece of work in every aspect. Congratulations 👏

Awesome mate! Love the extra curve in the rod from the wide angle lense distortion.........

Great fishing Chris -delighted for yer!

Well done that man!! What an amazing fish!! Bravo!!🎣🎣🎣

Such a super great result for a super great fella. Well done Chris. You deserved that one buddy. Another superb video as always.

Thats a beauty chris!! Well done👌

loved the release , very nice images , was like watching the Kraken returning to the deep ...lol

Great fishing Chris and definitely deserved for all that effort you have continually put in through the years. Your smile says it all, although to be fair you're always happy with a fish on the end no matter what size. Only just stumbled across your channel, loving the videos. Keep up the good work!

@The_ginger_fisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toby

loved watching that spool get pulled, well done

Хорошие щуки попадаются, особенно последняя! Отдельное спасибо, что выпускаешь рыбу назад в воду

Wow, what an absolute beast. Keep up the amazing work.

So glad this popped up in my suggested! Instant subscribe! Great fish and editing my man!

Fantastic fish Chris! Well done 👏

You are living life mate. Much respect

Class fish mate. Had me on edge of the couch eating an Iced Gingerbread. That's a Donkey!!

Love your vids and i like the way your fishing! You don't care about the weather or something you just do it

Well done! A Canal 20 is an exceptional fish - beautiful!

Love your videos mate. personally I am a specimen carp angler, but something about going to a river fishing for chub or jack pike gives me the same feeling as I had as a kid fishing. Could never be somebody that only targets big fish, a good part of fishing is connecting with your inner child and this way of fishing does that so well. Well done on the 20! my biggest is 14 atm. Do hope to break it but I wont go out of my way to do it,

Yes!!! Buzzing ! Congrats 🎉

Well done Chris. What an amazing catch. Well bloody done :D

I love your videos man. Beautiful Pike.

That was a belter Chris, such a fight loved it when your reel every so often would scream off when that Big Girl was letting you know she was not done yet, it was a really long pike it looked, anyway well done on your new Pb, video as always was number 1.

Fantastic catch Chris. Well done. What a monster!

Very nice mate, congratulations on joining the 20 club 😁👍 love watching your brilliant videos, thank you for sharing, tight lines 😊

Absolutely fantastic video as always Chris and what an amazing pike. We'll deserved mate and even more so from a canal. What a way to get a new PB. Keep the videos coming Chris. Absolutely love watching them and congratulations again 👏 👍👍👍

Marvelous fish. Congratulations!

Quality fish… top man🎣. Great videos …

Brilliant Chris, proper pleased for your new PB. Keep up the great work buddy. Tite Lines G

Real interesting watching the hit using a bobber like that. Your big Northern was a nice fish anywhere in the world. I'm inspired now to get out more and I thank you for that.

Once in a lifetime fish there! that red finns are something else, congrats!

Enjoyed that.....what a specimen! congrats

Super fish! Well done.

We’ll done Chris. An amazing fish. Keep up the good work 👍🏻🎣

Buzzing for ya. Great catch.