Small River Fishing - Big Barbel - Brassy Chub & Perch! (Video 160)

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Important Notice - This video was not filmed during the current close season, it was filmed during March before the river season ended.
Can I firstly sincerely apologise for not getting around to uploading this current backlog of videos a bit sooner or replying to comments as I had been planning to do (I will be replying to all comments as usual very soon). With the way things have been I have been very depressed and down in myself, verging on suicidal. This is a terrible time right now for everybody. Please stay strong and be there for one and other as it takes a toll on our mental health and well-being we need to be there for those who aren't coping so well.
You join me for a late afternoon trip out on the link leger, the river was fining down quite nicely from some terrible rainfall and recent flooding, the plan was to target only a couple of swims for some of the resident perch and chub, although there would be a welcome additional reward too.
Rod used during this video - Advanta Discovery RVS Rod River Ambush 5.5ft
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Reel Used - Goture Spinning Fishing Reel Metal Spool 6bb for Freshwater Saltwater 500 ( I got mine on a very special sale £3.97)
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  • @wokingsaint
    @wokingsaint4 жыл бұрын

    You keep waffling sir, we love the enthusiasm!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers pal :D I shall waffle away with my "bread of liquidised bread" lol

  • @jo15518
    @jo155184 жыл бұрын

    your face when you netted that Barbel..classic..well done, great fishing !

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you, I think I might have just browned my boxers a little during the scrap too lmao.

  • @thebones
    @thebones4 жыл бұрын

    that was worth waiting for Mark, we all have to live vicariously through your videos. What a barbel and a nice Perch to close. Thanks Mark, be safe.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers it was nice to edit it as I had got stuck in a rut, a mixture of depression and worse. Stay safe yourself too and one day we might get through this.

  • @tattoos1988
    @tattoos19884 жыл бұрын

    That barbel mate what a hog lol looks bigger than it weighed and the scrap was immense I was jumping in my seat every time you went to net it lol it’s fair to say I was sweating for you mate lol and to top it off a cracking perch stay safe mate thanks for entertaining us during this horrible time god bless P.S anyone who knows your channel knows you wouldn’t break the season rules top angler mate 👍🎣🐋

  • @carlgilbert7418
    @carlgilbert74184 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely cracking bit of fishing. You could really see how much you enjoy it can't wait for the next vid 👍

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Carl I was thrilled to pieces!

  • @johnmule9656
    @johnmule96564 жыл бұрын

    Great video as ever Mark- and a cracking Barbel!!! So lovely to see when we're all missing the river and hoping for restriction free June 16th!! Keep your head up- these are difficult times, but never forget there are people out there who DO care and WILL listen. All the best Mister 😊

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John, well I am very happy you enjoyed it and I too hope for a lockdown free start to the river season I really do! You take care and thank you for your kind words.

  • @dannyhale7449
    @dannyhale74494 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid Mark as always. There were no words that could cover your emotions when the Barb hit the net !

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Danny, yes my emotions were running riot just a bit!

  • @stevebrookes7971
    @stevebrookes79714 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video Mark. Your reactions to seeing the barbel the first time and finally landing it were priceless! Most of us know that the first time a barbel gets near the net it's never ready and will scream off. This one wasn't ready for the net at least four times! It was a fantastic example of how a super fit fish behaves and how to keep your head when your heart is in your mouth. You never gave up on landing that fish Mark. You should never give up on life in exactly the same way. It was a joy to watch. Keep it up.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve and I only just about managed to keep my head, by the end my circuits were fried. She was indeed very fit and healthy.

  • @smiff4748
    @smiff47484 жыл бұрын

    Well done for the PB Mark. Your enthusiasm is wonderful my friend. Thank you for sharing

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly Sir.

  • @1000000trs
    @1000000trs4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!! That was totally thrilling. Whole family watching (as usual): we leapt out of our seats on _"Barbel Guys!",_ and didn't sit down again till it was in the net, when we were all roaring along side. Angling at its best. Thanks for sharing.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Tim, I hope you are all keeping healthy and safe during this bad time. Really nice to know it had the whole family cheering haha! Glad you guys enjoyed it mate.

  • @wild_fishing_uk
    @wild_fishing_uk4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing angling Mark 👌. Maybe your best video yet. Thankyou for all your videos, you have inspired me to keep fishing small rivers looking for the big one. Keep your chin up, us wild anglers need you!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Wild fishing, I noticed you have followed on instagram cheers! You are welcome regarding the videos and it is always nice to here that they have helped another angler get out and hit the smaller waterways.

  • @troutking7986
    @troutking79864 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff again Mark. Very exciting fight from that superb Barbel! I was glued to watching the rod tip - nice work capturing the bites on camera.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes the action camera on the bank stick approach works so very well for capturing those sudden bites and moments, as well as the ones where an angler loses his composure and turns into a hyper version of the Pilsbury dough boy lol

  • @ianberry1713
    @ianberry17134 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic session Mark. The emotions when you netted that Barbel 😁 Bloody brilliant. Well done.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ian and yes I had truly cooked my goose and flown over the cuckoos nest lol.

  • @florencedoberman8336
    @florencedoberman83364 жыл бұрын

    What a clonking Barbel !! Well done Mark - I would never have thought that swim would hold such a beautiful fish.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Florence. Well that is what I base a lot of my fishing ethos around with these smaller rivers, sometimes it can be a goose chase as such but usually it pays off at some point in a variety of ways.

  • @neilpotts2368
    @neilpotts23684 жыл бұрын

    Quality session again Mark. What a great end to the season. Nice work on that rod and reel. Keep them coming!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Neil!

  • @4192362
    @41923624 жыл бұрын

    Keep your chin up Mark, really appreciate you posting this video. Certainly kept my sanity going for another hour or two. Thank you.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome, we are all in this together and we will make it through.

  • @sullysullivan9320
    @sullysullivan93204 жыл бұрын

    Catching a barbel like that on that gear is stuff that dreams are made of. Cracking perch, great chub, epic barbel, what a session Mark great fishing mate 👍

  • @lestrem11
    @lestrem113 жыл бұрын

    Cracking video, well done Mark, thanks for sharing these moments, G.T.

  • @constantinraulpaduraru6396
    @constantinraulpaduraru63964 жыл бұрын

    you are a very pleasant chap, thanks for your videos

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    So nice of you, thank you kindly!

  • @paulwhymper-williams1238
    @paulwhymper-williams12384 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mark.....it was worth the wait. What a barbel! Thanks for your hard work and posting your videos. Never apologise for your waffling, it's part of what makes your videos so special. Stay well.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul and thank you too for watching! I do like a good waffle to be fair haha :D

  • @456graper
    @456graper4 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting to see this one 🙂 Awesome Mark. Session to remember and will stay in your thoughts I'm sure. What a fight from that barbel on 6lb line. My heart would have been in my mouth. Stay safe!!!!!!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Graham! Yes I took my time getting the editing done and I am very sorry about that mate, I think my heart stayed in my mouth overnight after this fish lol.

  • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
    @hensleyshobbies-doug77614 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir, WOW indeed! Really really awesome Mark! Love that big Ol Barbel! Very cool! Hope you all are safe and well! Take care! Doug

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Doug and thank you she was a fine looking creature,but I don't think she knew that she had caused an angler to soil his underwear lol.

  • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761

    @hensleyshobbies-doug7761

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Erdwin - Hahahahaha! I bet! That was absolutely fantastic catch though! I liked seeing you catch that fish!

  • @charlieneilson1239
    @charlieneilson12394 жыл бұрын

    What an absolute cracking Barbel ... and some serious angling footage to play her to the net on such sized-down tools. Thoroughly entertaining. Particularly liked the reaction when fish landed !! Well done and good to see you back, Mark!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Charlie I think I blew a fuse when I landed her, could have edited it out but heck wouldn't be like me :D. My heads in a better place for having got round to editing too.

  • @markstewart9323
    @markstewart93233 жыл бұрын

    Hello. LV your vids learning a lot keep em coming 🐟🎣

  • @jamesdoyle3885
    @jamesdoyle38854 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Barbel! well done Mark!... Was buzzing watching you scrap with that beauty! 👌

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much James, she wrecked me by the end as you could probably tell haha.

  • @raygrange7312
    @raygrange73123 жыл бұрын

    Mark. I was on the edge of my seat with that barbel scrap. Incredible you didn’t lose it. That small rod looks wonderful.

  • @billmalcolm1441
    @billmalcolm14414 жыл бұрын

    What a barbel! Epic video Mark and great to see your infectious enthusiasm again. Making lockdown even harder lol.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Bill! Hope you are all keeping well and safe at home, I am guessing this has rather ruined things on the syndicate a bit :(. Really is a shitty year :(

  • @mikepetch8353
    @mikepetch83534 жыл бұрын

    Cracking video that man!! Good to see you posting again. Keep your chin up!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Mike :)

  • @adamgoodsell6782
    @adamgoodsell67824 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic skill in landing that barbel, loved watching that vid. It,s short rods all the way for me now, your an inspiration m8.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go for it man good luck too and thank you!

  • @AirwolfBMG
    @AirwolfBMG3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Mark, small river, small tackle, BIG fish 👏👏👏👏👍

  • @richardduce1209
    @richardduce12094 жыл бұрын

    That last swim was good!! Quality chub, barbel and perch! Good angling.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Richard, yes it is a nice swim, cover and lovely gravel runs.

  • @alistairbellamy7680
    @alistairbellamy76804 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a barbel take a bow sir. Top angling Mark on simple tactics great video. 🎣🎣🎣🎣

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers man!

  • @rickgregory1
    @rickgregory13 жыл бұрын

    Superb fishing! Well done mate!

  • @manikinskywalker766
    @manikinskywalker7664 жыл бұрын

    The moment you got that Barbel on I thought hello we going to have a 5 foot rod breaking in half on camera 🎥 magnificent Barbel and landing it on that Rod was classic. Great seeing another wonderful video from you Mark very uplifting...Hope you and your family All well ...and indeed All Viewers watching and your families we will get through this wishing Everyone The Best ..be back on banks fishing sometime 🎣

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mr Skywalker! (I also sense the force is strong in you). It is a very good rod and at a budget price. My family are doing better than me with the stress or maybe they mask it better than me. let us just hope we see light at the end of what has been one dark and very very sad tunnel.

  • @manikinskywalker766

    @manikinskywalker766

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Erdwin Hello Mark I’ve got 30+ years experience in stress and anxiety management if you ever want a listening Ear I’m Always here for you. I really enjoy All your videos and am Always Very happy when you release new stuff....if not I just rewatch old stuff 👍And remember my Force is Always here and ready to help.

  • @johnburling9969
    @johnburling99694 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant barbel mark very enjoyable as usual well Done mate 🎣👍

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much John!

  • @ianforster1401
    @ianforster14014 жыл бұрын

    Wow Mark you are one lucky angler , more specimen fish in a session than I manage in a season . That barbel battle was captivating to say the least , your videos are great viewing during these testing times keep it up look after yourselves.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Ian, one does try to increase their own luck with the application of watercraft, sometimes you get the rub of the green and sometimes not and then there are trips where you think you should have played that weeks lotto. I enjoyed fishing the island syndicate for the one season that i was a member with only a handful of trips but a welcome barbus and plenty of nice bream.

  • @scottish_pikermtp6734
    @scottish_pikermtp67344 жыл бұрын

    great video mate love that little set up done the trick for u stay safe tight lines when your back after this is all over great angler great videos for shure !!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Stevie and you too, keep safe and healthy.

  • @walkingwithgiants1
    @walkingwithgiants14 жыл бұрын

    An anglers angler (and a very good one) and a damn nice fella, great film presentation Mark!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why thank you so much for your kind appraisal.

  • @benben8866
    @benben88664 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mark. Thank you so much for this amazing video. You're hard work is massively appreciated, particularly now when we're all in lock down. Mark, and everyone else who is feeling down right now. I feel your pain and I am thinking about you all. It's times like this when I want you all to know that you are supported and loved and needed. Please call the Samaritans if you're feeling so unhappy, you'll feel like you've caught another PB barbel as a result. Peace and love to everyone. Even that bloody noisy dog! Ben x

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your supportive words Ben and someone has suggested that I have a chat with the organistation known as (MIND) . Haha that dog sure was noisy but he's not too bad, just doing his job and he is getting on a bit bless him.

  • @benben8866

    @benben8866

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@francolinobasco Hey Mark, you're welcome. Just to let you know that I work with a lot of people with mental health conditions and count myself in that bracket too. So I really do empathise. Mind are excellent, you're definitely in safe hands there. They are setting up a new App called side by side, which I think will be really useful. You should check it out. This lock down situation is a nightmare for us all so it's even more important to reach out when you're feeling down. Just try to remember that like a river our mental health ebbs and flows. We have good times and bad times. Never expect to "snap out of it", as so many people seem to think we can do. Instead, try not to swim against the tide, find something, no matter how small, that can help you keep your head above water and build on that. One other thing that is really important to remember is that it is not about being happy. Happiness is fleeting and should not last long. It's actually about being content. That's a goal which is far more achievable. I imagine that's why fishing is so important, its peace peppered with excitement and happiness. But most of the time it's seems to me to be about being just content. I think one of the first activities that will be allowed is fishing as it's pretty much a social distancing sport. Fingers crossed you'll be back on the bank soon. Albeit when the season starts again. Have a really good weekend and don't forget to reach out to someone safe when you're feeling down. Cheers. Ben

  • @davidhaddon2854
    @davidhaddon28544 жыл бұрын

    Mark thank you very much for putting this vid out during this surreal time we are all experiencing at the moment keep the faith mate it will take time but we will be out there soon . Take care , all the best David

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome David and I will endeavour to try and play catch up with comments as best as possible. These are horrid times for all of us and so much life lost :(

  • @davidhaddon2854

    @davidhaddon2854

    4 жыл бұрын

    mark , its terrible my best friend up in Nottingham is in hospital at the moment with covid 19, i just hope he is going to be ok . so stay safe mate. All the best David.

  • @brechfaknives8187
    @brechfaknives81873 жыл бұрын

    Mark, cracking videos! Im just getting back in to my fishing after a near 20 year hiatus due to work. I find myself locking on to your rod tip as I watch and urging you to strike when you get a knock! Im of next week to a commercial fishery near me that has some big perch. I can wait. Super content from a real gentleman - Thank you

  • @destobin4425
    @destobin44254 жыл бұрын

    WoW 😮 What a scrap,what a fish! Brilliant vid Mark.👍

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Des!

  • @davewalker2167
    @davewalker21674 жыл бұрын

    What a session that was?? As for the barbus...whoa!!! Who would have thought such a small waterway as that could contain a fish of that proportion.well done chap👍👍

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers dave it was something else and to think I could not decide earlier that day whether to go or not in the afternoon.

  • @richardbawcombe8036
    @richardbawcombe80363 жыл бұрын

    What a session! That was a great watch 👍

  • @stevebonner1024
    @stevebonner10244 жыл бұрын

    unbelievable mark,this is why we go fishing,not all this corporate i have to spend thousands on gear to fish someones stocked garden pond,you have took me back mate,love your videos,what a barbel respect ,and keep your chin up bro,we can all help eachother ,you inspire me man

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Steve and I agree with you on both fronts, which is partly why I love making the videos, as at times it is easy to lose sight and allow marketing to fool you.

  • @lukehodson7630
    @lukehodson76304 жыл бұрын

    Been making your paste and copying your link ledger rig, worked a treat last season and can't wait until june 16th. Cheers Mark, your a star, waffle away.......

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it has worked well for you Luke :D

  • @JLUK_
    @JLUK_3 жыл бұрын

    Now that’s proper sport on that little rod, and what a fish!!! Brilliant 👍🏻

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jamie it is a superb little bit of kit :D

  • @grahamgfm
    @grahamgfm4 жыл бұрын

    Well done Mark, what a lunker Barbel. Most impressive.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Graham, it was a good trip to say the very least.

  • @moreb33r1
    @moreb33r14 жыл бұрын

    Ver very very nice 👍🏻. Congratulations on that barbel!! What a beauty. Glad you got that on camera! Well done!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much :)

  • @kevinkelly1110
    @kevinkelly11104 жыл бұрын

    Super angling mark keeping it real as always stay safe mark looking forward to the next vlog

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why thank you Kevin, you too mate keep well and stay safe.

  • @bobosalish
    @bobosalish4 жыл бұрын

    Another OUTSTANDING video Mark!!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Bobo :-)

  • @JP-ic2ze
    @JP-ic2ze4 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing to watch. I was out of breath by the time you landed the Barbel.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you JP, as was I my friend haha.

  • @reggietrotter8187
    @reggietrotter81874 жыл бұрын

    😂😂 great fish again and vid as usual made me giggle with the Barbel FairPlay.👏🏻👏🏻

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lee haha :D

  • @dabberlocksisjustoutofview9013
    @dabberlocksisjustoutofview90134 жыл бұрын

    You are a wonderful person and I know that from the respect you show to the fish, the wildlife and us the viewers. Don’t let the demons get to you my man, there’s an awful lot of love for you right here on your channel. Don’t let politics ruin your mind ..... the people will eventually wake up to what you’re feeling. Peace and love brother and tight lines

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you for such a deep and understanding comment Adam.

  • @LightYerPipe
    @LightYerPipe4 жыл бұрын

    Look at the paddles on that Barbel, the hight of the shoulder and size of the head is unbelievable! Well done Mr Erdwin. What a stonker. I can honestly say i have never seen one built like that in all my years of Barbel fishing. That fish is going to get bigger.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    So absolutely well said, your comment really resonated with my own thoughts on this barbus, she has the build to become very large.

  • @Rob-zq8sy
    @Rob-zq8sy4 жыл бұрын

    It was looking good with the chub but that barbel was awsome and a nice perch to boot, what a session, and all on a five foot rod!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Rob. Yes it turned out to be a real red letter trip and that five footer is a cracking little tool.

  • @michaelboyle9889
    @michaelboyle98894 жыл бұрын

    Another great video mark hope your well cheers mate 🎣👍👍

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Michael and also thanks for asking, I am feeling better in myself currently thank you and I hope everything is well with you too.

  • @johnthefishermanjohnhoyle5763
    @johnthefishermanjohnhoyle57634 жыл бұрын

    Well entertained me , well in mate :) that face when you got that barbel is exactly why i go fishing haha, proper nice fish .

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey there John, hope you are keeping well and I agree that is why we go even if we do have to change our pants afterwards and find we have put them on back to front lol.

  • @johnthefishermanjohnhoyle5763

    @johnthefishermanjohnhoyle5763

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@francolinobasco yeah best times haha. Glad you well. I'm fine. I might try to make some video's. I just not sure why program to use.

  • @johnwhit9471
    @johnwhit94714 жыл бұрын

    Great fishing Mark; I've just bought one of those rods; my local river is surrounded by trees, nettles and brambles that make it hard to get to the water with a long rod. Just hope we can get back to it for the glorious 16th June! Awesome barbel and chub you had. Glad that dog couldn't get to you! Sorry to hear you not doing so well lately; we are all wishing you well and hope we all get out doing what we love again soon.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John and they are brilliant rods for the money, lovely blanks and nicely understated without a ton of decal on them and better more proof you don't need to spend silly money on good tackle. I am glad he could not too, but his tail was wagging he is a bit of an old chap too. Thanks I am a bit better now but only because someone suggested i get editing and you guys have helped dig me out of a very bad place, I don't say it lightly when I state I would not have been here had they not noticed as was researching suicide methods :(

  • @adam_karateka

    @adam_karateka

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@francolinobasco You're too good of a fisherman to lose, your videos are great and definitely bring alot of joy to ppl. I personally have felt the same but amazing that fishing and nature can clear your thoughts and bring you back 👌 keep strong mark

  • @timjames6190
    @timjames61904 жыл бұрын

    what a cracking barbel mate and on that little gem of a rod well done you oh and i now have my black snail boilies ,paste,glug roll on when we can get on the rivers and still waters once more , stay well and safe mate tim

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tim that is great to hear! Well as you know the black snail has never failed me so best of luck to you when we get the all clear and also stay safe!

  • @stephenbrooks1337
    @stephenbrooks13374 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Vlog Mr Edrwin what a session hope you are well 😁🎣👌

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stephen, I am a bit better now in my head, as depression was gripping me badly until a few chaps messaged me to talk things through and I got editing. Stay safe mate.

  • @stephenbrooks1337

    @stephenbrooks1337

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Erdwin and you mate keep your chin up it will be over before you know it 😁

  • @adam_karateka
    @adam_karateka4 жыл бұрын

    What a corker! On that light gear too 👍🎣

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Adam!

  • @willstewart9669
    @willstewart96694 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see u dude,hope u put some more up,hope u r ok in this humungus mad world,my mum passed away on the 19th Feb,I'm devastated,she was my best mate and my mum,and my wonderful carer,I miss her like crazy,it's her birthday tomorrow,but watching your videos always helps me as u well know,I could,nt belive that u had put one up today,just what I needed,and your face when u netted that barbell was brilliant,u r a joy to watch mate,and u cheer a lot of people up,u stay safe,and take care....

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh Will that is so very bloody sad to hear, the worlds upside down and inside out, I'm very very sorry to hear of your mums passing. 2020 has been a real greedy ass of a year where human life is concerned mate. I am not a religious person at all but I am sure if there is somewhere we all go when it is our time, then I would think she would be looking down on her son with a watchful and compassionate eye. My thoughts are with you and if you ever want a chat i am on instagram mainly.

  • @willstewart9669

    @willstewart9669

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@francolinobasco cheers mate,thanks for your very kind words,ur a good bloke,u take it easy and take care....

  • @captainfrank01
    @captainfrank014 жыл бұрын

    Great session Mark! That barbel certainly gave you a work out and I think you were just a tad pleased when it was safely in the net! Understand there is no fishing atm in the UK, but then the Covid situation is dire and huge numbers of deaths, very sad. We have been very lucky with the virus situation in Oz by comparison. Keep your head down and hopefully you will be able to get back out again soon. All the best.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Frank, yes she killed me I was knackered ( she however was not). I think it has been proven that your population has better vitamin D levels due to sunlight and also being more outdoors type people and this has helped immunity strength. I have been taking vitamin D supplements and K2 since March to counter anything if i catch the virus.

  • @rossmcleod7983

    @rossmcleod7983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Erdwin another from here in Oz and what gave us the edge over the virus was the New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern. Our PM was shaken out of his smug, arrogant stupor after a phone call with Jacinda and so we went into an early hard lockdown. Therein lies the recipe. Anyways, love your work, always a pleasure to see the reverence and culture that swings around the UK angling scene and best wishes and good luck.

  • @captainfrank01

    @captainfrank01

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rossmcleod7983 True that, she is an inspiration, great respect for her.

  • @benstormbadass1936
    @benstormbadass19363 жыл бұрын

    The Chub are barking mad there mate 🤣🤣 Nice video Mark well done 👍🏻 Great fish

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tell me about it haha.

  • @larryroberts1844
    @larryroberts18444 жыл бұрын

    Top angling there Mark great session, well done 👍👍👍

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Larry I got a healthy portion of fortune with that barbel.

  • @dannyboy7386
    @dannyboy73864 жыл бұрын

    Nice work me old mate! Bit of a red letter session you had there. The barbel fight was immense. I hope you and your dad are safe and well in these strange times. Great vid, cheers

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Heya mate! Hope all is well (as it can be anyway) glad you liked the video the barbel put me two not just a sword but a whole rack of swords lol. Dad is ok although I don't think he always lets on how much the current situation gets to him about the virus and constant news about it.

  • @dannyboy7386

    @dannyboy7386

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Erdwin sorry to hear your dad is concerned. Hopefully easing of measures will calm him. On a plus, we can fish again 😃

  • @marklambert2573
    @marklambert25734 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mark. looking forward to your next.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mark :D

  • @johnmorgan7258
    @johnmorgan72584 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic blog Mark what a barbel, keep safe mate

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you John and the same to yourself, hopefully we will be out of the woods eventually.

  • @davidhodgson3565
    @davidhodgson35654 жыл бұрын

    Mark what a corka that Barbel was @ 12 Lb 2 1/2 oz mined you it gave you a brilliant scrap as they always do from rivers, tight lines Mark stay safe mate.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers David that is correct, it put me to the sword a bit on the light line for sure. All the best to you and also wishing you a safe time.

  • @jamiecrowley490
    @jamiecrowley4904 жыл бұрын

    Awesome catch! Nice one Mark.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Jamie!

  • @grahamjones3906
    @grahamjones39064 жыл бұрын

    charbel perch king strikes again well done amazing fishing staysafe

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Graham it was a good trip and the perch eventually did show albeit a little late on.

  • @Lifeonthebank
    @Lifeonthebank4 жыл бұрын

    That little rod looks a lot of fun!!! 🎣

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh it certainly was especially with that barbus hanging on to it or was it me hanging on to the barbus and rod haha :D

  • @Cuz_lufc
    @Cuz_lufc Жыл бұрын

    Wow that Barbel, just shows how good these back waters can be. Think I would have fallen in whilst having a heart attack if I had caught that from there 😆

  • @liam7500
    @liam75003 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work mark , great angling. cracking piece of film.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Liam!

  • @liam7500

    @liam7500

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy to see such specimen come out of such a small river , and on light gear too 😅👌

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@liam7500 They are there some times when you least expect it and always the way on the lighter tackle. Think I was done in with adrenaline afterwards.

  • @tomrendell7174
    @tomrendell71744 жыл бұрын

    Fair play mark that was exciting!!!!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Tom!

  • @rushmano513
    @rushmano5134 жыл бұрын

    Take care mark, we will be back out there soon 👍👊😊

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    We live in hope Matt.. :)

  • @neilsmith7547
    @neilsmith75474 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful chub but that barbel omg what a fish. Congratulations mark.

  • @Georgeolddrones
    @Georgeolddrones4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video thanks mark about time 😂👍🎣🎣

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks George I am happy to do so always :D

  • @61barrackroad
    @61barrackroad Жыл бұрын

    Buzzing for you on that barbel Mark wow.❤❤❤

  • @mworrall10
    @mworrall104 жыл бұрын

    Another great video mark ,hopefully this virus will soon be over and we can all get back to normal

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael glad you enjoyed it mate. I certainly hope it will be over soon, not just for the fishing but more importantly all the innocent life that has been lost.

  • @BUFF498
    @BUFF4984 жыл бұрын

    What a session Mark and a wonderful Barbel, as well as quality Chub, just goes to prove to ignore small rivers at your peril !!. Many thanks for uploading this video as I know you you have a lot ongoing at the moment. Hope you and your family are well.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers John it was a spot on session I could not have asked for moreand precisely "ignore small rivers at your peril!". You are very welcome regarding the uploads, the editing has dug me out from a bad place too.

  • @therickpound
    @therickpound4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent specimen examples tight spots, taken on simple kit is my kind of fishing, cheers.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why thank you kindly Rick. I love keeping it simple it is the best way really.

  • @markgallagher3409
    @markgallagher34094 жыл бұрын

    Chin up mate!! Just think of all the fish we will all catch when lockdown is lifted thanks mark

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good point Mark! That is a reason to be happy unless people have pre baited them to death during their lockdown walks lmao.

  • @longnetter
    @longnetter4 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Mark we'll done. Cracking barbel you had every right to be happy with that one 👌

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Smith, I was overjoyed :)

  • @tadhghayden8440
    @tadhghayden84404 жыл бұрын

    That was really interesting fishing!..

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why cheers :)

  • @stevewalker8823
    @stevewalker88234 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video hope you are well and keep safe

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Steve! Better than I was doing. Hope all is ok with yourself?

  • @Soundcloud0000extasymon
    @Soundcloud0000extasymon4 жыл бұрын

    Wjat a nice Vid! Very Good...I love this Match Fishing...

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir

  • @bottlebill6498
    @bottlebill64984 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. I have the Darwen behind my house and will be giving it a good looking at after watching this video.tight lines😂

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey thank you. You have the Darwen behind your house! That flows through Lancashire doesn't it?

  • @adamchumbleyfishinimpossible
    @adamchumbleyfishinimpossible4 жыл бұрын

    I like the look of the 5ft rod. Looks decent!!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is very good Adam, i have put a link to it in the video description box, £24.

  • @richardbarrett7544
    @richardbarrett75444 жыл бұрын

    Thats quite a bark you have there Mark, I've some lozenges in me bag mate? Ha ! best wishes buddy, Richard.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I felt very Ruff Rufff ruffff lol. Hope you're keeping well and your family mate.

  • @MarkEllis-mp2cx
    @MarkEllis-mp2cx26 күн бұрын

    fantastic fun..I really enjoyed this film..

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    19 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Mark!

  • @eric41140
    @eric411404 жыл бұрын

    Hello mark i'm so happy to see a new vidéo, you are in your element! river, chub and liberty!! i'm very impress, by this rod !!! and the price !!!! what!!! after the center pin why not this rod!!! see you soon !!!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bonjour mon ami! I certainly was in my element and was lost to the river. See you soon Erich and stay safe my friend!

  • @eric41140

    @eric41140

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@francolinobasco Hello, no problem, rain on Monday! first day in France after confinement. I have two weeks to go fishing alone! stay safe to my friend see you soon!

  • @czochan31
    @czochan313 жыл бұрын

    hey chub!!!! ...just can't stop watching your videos!!! i would love to go on the trip with you!!!

  • @czochan31

    @czochan31

    3 жыл бұрын

    ...come on man? what you gonna say? ... total stranger me - Mariusz!

  • @joelohalloran200
    @joelohalloran2002 жыл бұрын

    Superb video.

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @paganoutdoors3193
    @paganoutdoors31934 жыл бұрын

    Cracking video as always mark, what a baptism of fire for the new rod and reel, stunning chevin and that clonkin barbel, stunning mate, and then finish with a perch, perfect, well happy for you mate, stay safe and stay healthy mate, and your mum and dad too, if you every need to talk ,pm me mate, tight lines, cheers Craig

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Craig, the rod had its true baptism as you know yourself they are a good range of rods that punch way above their price range. I will pass your kind message on to mum and dad too.

  • @barnfieldfishing
    @barnfieldfishing3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 👍🎣🐟

  • @kevindirke9601
    @kevindirke96014 жыл бұрын

    Stay strong mark 🎣🐟

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin will try to, hope all is ok.

  • @paulmilsom2979
    @paulmilsom29794 жыл бұрын

    You are the man!!!

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul, I have my moments lol

  • @allanforsdick6636
    @allanforsdick66364 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video. Great skills. Keep your chin up, we’ll be back on the bank soon. Allan (Melbourne, Aus)

  • @francolinobasco

    @francolinobasco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Allan, I'm trying my best but argh :( nearly failing.

  • @allanforsdick6636

    @allanforsdick6636

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mark Erdwin please don’t, some of us are using your vids to get through. Entirely selfish, but you are living my dream!

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