 Samir and his motor bike-new nash video
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I can only imagine how much skill is required and concentration needed to drop a rig from a boat,something Iβd like to try one day
I have one of those 4 section prodding sticks from Nash they use for bait work but I use it for my safety when putting my rods out in the water as the silt is knee deep on the lake I fish so I use it to pull my self out if I get stuck.
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In reply to Post #124
Look everyone we've found the arbiter of the fishing creditation board
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In reply to Post #122
Bit rude mate, you have zero idea of how I fish or where I have fished. I've done the 150/200yrd boat work but only when I can wind in from the bank. But if placing rigs by boats, then boating back to that spot to lift it off the bottom is your thing, fill your boots, not really fishing is it
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Finally watched it over 2 nights, lovely scenery and lakes, took me away from hum drum for a while π That nelly, wth π± that bloke holding the tusk, I thought he was for it!
Klaserie dam has been on my radar since the 90s when TDP did articles in Carpworld...1 day!
A little disappointed to see a lot of the fish had damage, at 1 point I wondered if they were on braid straight through, even though saying not.
Overall enjoyable, hope they keep it up π
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In reply to Post #121
It sounds like you don't have much experience with boat fishing, and that most of your fishing is on smaller venues where you can simply flick a bait to the margins. That said, I think it's a bit harsh to suggest there's no skill involved.
You could just as easily argue that flicking a rod to a margin spot requires very little technical skill. Isn't that one of the first things beginners and kids learn? The real skill in that situation is the watercraft needed to identify the right spot in the first place. Simply placing a bait 10 feet from the bank doesn't take a great deal of ability on its own.
Boat fishing, on the other hand, requires a wide range of skills. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it successfully. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen UK anglers try boat fishing for the first time and struggle with the basics. Whether it's dropping rigs accurately, fishing in windy conditions, positioning the boat correctly, avoiding other lines, being towed around by a powerful fish, or dropping rigs at night, there are plenty of challenges that demand practice and experience. It's far more involved than a simple underarm flick to the margins.
Each to their own, of course, but it's easy to belittle something if you haven't done much of it or haven't yet become comfortable with it. Just because it isn't something you enjoy doesn't mean there's no skill involved or that others can't get a huge amount of enjoyment from it.
For me, there's no better feeling than being out on a boat in the middle of a vast reservoir at night, hooked into a fish and experiencing every moment of the fight. That's something truly special.
I'll admit that 500 metres was probably a bit extreme, but I've seen plenty of European anglers fishing at 700 to 800 metres on large reservoirs, sometimes even double-spooling to reach the areas they want to fish. In certain situations, that's simply what the venue demands.
It all comes down to the type of water you're fishing. What works on a small UK lake doesn't necessarily apply to a vast reservoir covering thousands of acres. On some of these waters, the margins can be only 1 to 2 feet deep for a considerable distance, so you're unlikely to catch much by flicking a bait 10 feet from the bank. In those situations, locating and reaching the fish becomes part of the challenge, and anglers have to adapt their approach accordingly.
Different venues require different tactics. Just because a method seems excessive on one water doesn't mean it isn't the most effective option on another.
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In reply to Post #120
Although the film/video was mildly entertaining, the idea of rowing 500m+ to drop a rig, then row 500m+ again to net the fish doesn't require much skill or fun imo. Also having to reattach braid after emptying a spool whilst boating out, no thanks. I'll stick to my underarm casts thank you
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Samirβs videos are always a great watchβ¦
Elephants, hippos, crocodiles and black mambas - F*CK THAT!
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Good vid
Scary incident with the elephant tho π³π³
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Was very good. That scenario with the Bull Elephant was not a joke π
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In reply to Post #116
I tried to put it on yesterday but the Mrs said 'I've seen enough fishing vids this weekend, no" π
Maybe tonight π€....doubt it !
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Watched it last night, quite enjoyable couple of hours.
Incredible looking places they went to π
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In reply to Post #113
I could only think he'd been involved in the distribution or something to even get close to that figure. Which was ultimately given to cc Moore I believe anyway. So maybe he lost out on that kick back which had been agreed? His Mrs is surely just part of the package rather than paying both? Just give her free gear as a sweetener. Seems unrealistic for a bait firm to be able to give 25k a year + tackle + bait. Would they really make that back in sales?
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In reply to Post #112
Was having this same discussion with a friend last night it does seem a ridiculously large amount of money. I'm guessing it will have been two wages his and the wife's and if it was over an extended period it could be possible I suppose.
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In reply to Post #105
Do these sponsorships, videos really pay (or don't pay in this case!) that sort of money?
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