Brilliant Jon, good to see a well known match angler caring for Zander

excellent video Jon i do like the lure vids quite special and so much fun thank you.

Hi Jon what a great little video. It makes me feel so much better knowing that I’m not the only one who has their camera blown over into the water! I mostly only have very limited time so it’s nice to see you getting the most of limited time with three Zander which are not in my section of canal. Very enjoyable. Regards Bill

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. I was hoping for some nice perch, but zander are always very welcome!

Them "Z's" are a lovely looking fish. The first one on this on this shoot was a real beauty. Well done Jon.

Jon thank you for a little insight into lure fishing

Another brilliant video Jon, makes me want to have a go at lure fishing

Another nice video bud.

Spikey shad is a great blank saver 🐟

Another nice little video Jon A tad windy eh mate !

Great Video mate sure I saw you at packington a few weeks back When I saw you pop that tripod right on the edge I thought thats dodgey with that wind lol great save though

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

I know, I know, I know. That was always gonna happen ha ha! Should’ve been in less of a rush to fish, popped the legs lower and tried to weigh it down. More haste less speed! 😬

not a bad little session jon,do you ever go out lure fishing with rob would make a cracking video....all the best scott

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

We've had a session or two and hopefully meeting up again soon ;-)

Great video Jon! I've just started lure fishing and I found your videos to be very helpful. Where on the Oxford Canal is the spot you're fishing in the video? It looks great.

nice video John , could you tell me please , whats your rod n reel set up ? bit different to the Gunki but i guess you need something a bit more powerful

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

Rod’s a really lightweight 6ft 1-5g Savage Gear model that I actually think is softer than my Gunkis and a 2000 Daiwa Sweepfire loaded with 0.06 Jig Silk.

@richrichierich8902

4 жыл бұрын

@@JonArthur thanks for the reply , that's a reasonably inexpensive set up , just goes to show you don't have to spend hundreds on gear , lets face it , most of the tackle is aimed at catching the fisherman and not the fish

Enjoyed your latest video and am keen to catch a zander. Is that stretch of the canal a day ticket water?

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

Most of the Oxford is day ticket on the bank and/or controlled by Oxford DAA or Banbury & District AA.

@brianclarke220

4 жыл бұрын

This bit is controlled by Banbury and District day tickets available from Banbury or Kidlington tackle shops as are full licences.

What rod and reel combo are you using? Cheers :)

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

Savage Gear parabellum and daiwa crossfire 2000 i think

@makeorwellfictionagain3553

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Arthur Angling cheers pal

Try catching them down there now not had any preds out of there in about a month and half

@JonArthur

3 жыл бұрын

They're still there... ;-)

@djw200333

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonArthur they are indeed just seem a pain recently not giving up though

@djw200333

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonArthur you been down there recently?

You’ve been framed 13:54

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of other wannabe film makers would've cut that outtake ha ha!

interesting how many zander you caught .... i know the enthusiasts are keen but frankly a lot of britain’s coarse fishing venues have been destroyed by these ferocious and fast breeding predators .... pity they are in the canal because they actually make great eating .... nice video showing the difficulties of filming on a windy day

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

The zander have really taken a hold throughout all the canals I grew up fishing and it’s impossible to reverse that, so I have no problem fishing for them. I grew up canal match fishing but that circuit is sadly all but gone and that’s not because of zander, it’s due to lack of access, increasingly busy towpaths and other factors. Zander are definitely here to stay. Match fishing’s loss is the predator angler’s gain and they offer some great winter sport. One day I’ll hopefully learn the best way to prepare and cook them!

@jdmccartney1

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure either i or the canal and river trust agree with you that zander and their affect on fish stocks (especially the humble gudgeon) hasn’t had dramatic affect on coarse fishing especially on canals ... but still enjoy your videos especially you using the same sort of tackle we use to catch walleye (the US zander) over here in michigan ...where they are revered for their fine taste and white flaky flesh .... a bit cod like i would say .... ATB Dave Mc

@trevorgunning5399

4 жыл бұрын

Says a man who dos not understand fishing for them. The Severn has some of the best zander fishing in the country and is also a great coarse venue...add in the Trent, Gloucester canal and a lot more venues that still produce fantastic coarse fishing. I think the stretches that no longer produce have far more problems from Cormorants, Otters and more than from zander. And it was great to see a class match angler going over to the dark side....lol.

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

@@jdmccartney1 I definitely didn't say zander haven't had a dramatic affect on fish stocks on the canals I grew up fishing. I 100% think they have! The very canal in this video was once full of gudgeon and it's no coincidence the population is probably 1% of what it once was. I merely stated that the demise in the canal match fishing I grew up doing isn't the zander's fault. Yes it is perhaps partially a reason, but there are a whole host of other and bigger factors. I think we have to accept they are part of the water system now and it would be impossible to remove such a successful breeder and eater, certainly the way the C&RT are doing it anyway! :-) I have friends who eat zander and everyone I talk to says they are very tasty fish!

@JonArthur

4 жыл бұрын

​@@trevorgunning5399 I think narrow and coloured canals are the perfect hunting ground for zander compared to wider canals and rivers. They can chase and round the fish up so much easier on these narrow little waterways and it's no surprise where the shoals of roach are usually found. I'd love to see some underwater footage of zander hunting. Forget these foreign places David Attenborough goes and does his amazing films; get him on the Grand Union or Oxford Canal! :-)