New Forgotten Pond Holds Massive PIKE!

Well this session started off a bit slow. I went out in search of a hidden pond i discovered on google maps. After fighting my way through 20 yards of brambles i eventually got to the wild pond. It had hardly any access to fish, so i started off with the topwater in the hopes that might tempt a toothy predator from the margins, but nothing. After switching to a small handmade soft plastic bait thats when the session took a great turn!

[garysnowden]

As a pike fisherman myself it is awesome to get a good pike in a new water. I know of a small pond here in Scotland 10mins from my home and the pike are monsterous and so are the perch. My favourite type of fishing 🎣🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[purpleslug]

Mate you're a true sportsman. Your respect for the fish puts other so-called anglers to shame.

[michaelsicowitz]

Seems like you're having a great year. It always impresses me how clean your ponds and rivers are. I'm 66yrs and live in Wisconsin which is a great fishing state. Your fishing always reminds me of my days looking for pike in our ponds that were once used for logging but haven't been fished for decades. Thanks so much for the great vids.

Mike from Wauwatosa WI USA

[LiamDCoughlan]

Like these are just forgotten and no one fishes them. Incredible you can still go exploring and find things no one has seen for a long time. To me, this is what fishing is all about, getting out there no matter the weather, exploring and generally having a great time. Great video Chris!

[paulmellin]

I've just started getting into fishing again after a good 20 odd year break and discovered your videos accidentally one day ...I must say how great they are and how much I've learnt from them, they keep me entertained when I'm in my gym . Keep up the good work 👍

[foxbat]

Brings back memories of childhood, the fun is in the exploring and discovery as much as the fishing. The rain adds to the atmosphere

[andyg]

I fished all my life back in Essex, chasing Perch, chubb and Pike with my best Dave RIP. I've started watching your videos from Australia, they're fantastic to watch and bring back great memories. Thanks mate !!!

[judgeroybean]

I really felt for you with that non-stop rain because everything from tying line to freeing the catch is more awkward but at the end of the day you deserved your fish - very nice examples too -for going the extra mile.Thanks

[uqox]

I love these kinds of videos. These conditions are mostly what fishing is available to me. Heavy brush, bad weather, lots of trees. Great to see the perseverance and that it's often worth it! Back in the brush those fish are often not pressured and more responsive to a natural presentation. Great video!

[Welderady]

That was bloody Awesome, it full filled all my needs as an armchair fisherman ! Excellent !

[jameslloyd]

That pike had the head of a 25lb fish. Amazing 😎.

🤞 you can keep that place a secret

[Fireblade]

Well done two wonderful Pike, nice to see them well handled and treated with respect.

[johnbarker]

Well done Joe I to have enjoyed so many of your posts originally from Manchester but now down in Aus also in lockdown (Covid ) so you are keeping me well entertained and brings back great memories as when I fished my local ponds, many Thanks

[theevilgnius]

What a great feeling! Especially on bike, from shore, and light tackle! Love it

[DrCrunkMusic]

Blimey feels like a good consistent uploading schedule going on here Ginge, top stuff as always.

[markyp]

Growing up, I had two small lakes on my doorstep, which my dad and I used to fish. Both had Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, Eels, Crucian Carp and of course, Pike.
This was when you could still use live bait, so you’d catch half a dozen small Roach and then see if you could tempt one of the many pike, which ran up to around 20lbs.
Great place to spend a childhood.

[Afro]

Nice big pike Ginger. I'll ask you the same question that I've asked a couple of other YT anglers and didn't get reply's. What happens to all the lost plastic lures and bits ( like the tail of your blue shad ) when you don't get them back? Hmm?? Did that lovely Pike eat it and what is it going to do to the fish's body? We, as fishermen and conservationists want to keep our waterways cleaner and more productive than before and what are you all still doing?? Deliberately throwing plastic into the water?? 🤔 I don't own any plastic lures and refuse to use them. I've only ever used natural bait, polished metal spoons, wooden minnows ( I even worry about the paint flakes coming off them ) and carbon steel hooks. Hand carved wooden lures with no paint still catch good fish if they are presented well and have natural action. And forget about turbid water being no good for lures. Fish have lateral lines so they can 'see and feel' vibrations in the water. Cheers from downunda. :)

[Neo-cmpb]

Even though there was only 2 fish caught during this video, I think it has to be one of my favourites..a challenging area to fish around due to it being snag city and you bagged a couple of absolute brutes. That's fishing at it's finest, nicely done!

[SONGSTICKS]

Now THAT’S dedication for you !
You not only caught great Pike but also some proper solitude away from the madding crowd.
Not easy to get these days !!

[andrewwarburton]

What a cracking session, two absolute belters. Well done.