This Big Urban Canal Pike Needed My Help!

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Published 2021-08-26
Well i was supposed to be hitting the local river on this day to target some big perch, but after i received a message about a pike in need of a little help I decided to change my plans. I hit the canal in search of a pike with line and a float rig trailing out of its mouth. The plan was to use the easiest cheat method (live baiting) to ensure the capture of the pike to be able to remove the rigging and release her to be able to live safe and comfortably without a mouth of hooks and line. This is how it went.
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All Comments (21)
  • I'm very impressed that you were fishing for one specific fish and caught it. Very glad you were able to save her. Pike can live for 20-25 years, so you really did a great thing.
  • @scheers100
    That is the mindset of a real fisherman. (The person noticing that pike and you removing the hooks/lines). Well done!
  • @richdorak1547
    Ppl don't realize that most fisherman are also very concerned conservationists. Well done sir! Big respect from east coast, USA.
  • This guy is quickly becoming my favourite YouTube fisherman. Well done on such a stand up job. 👍🏼
  • Your a good man , with a caring heart Chris . Another great job and iam so surprised nobody has approached you to do a TV show on your passion for fishing etc . I believe if they did it would be a great success. Keep up the good work .
  • @hobouk3871
    There should be more fisherman and fisherwomen doing great things like this gentlemen has done here. Its vital we look after our fish and the environment they live in if fishing is going to be a hobby to be enjoyed by everyone in years to come. We must have respect for our fish and wildlife in general and leave each fishing spot we use clean from fishing debris. Great work Sir job well done :)
  • Made my day watching this. 40 years ago when I was an ill-equipped teenager I caught a strong and healthy looking fine specimen of a pike by mistake and after a big fight, he got away with my hook and 10 pound line in his mouth. I still feel the guilt but this clip has reduced some of my guilt even though it would be a different pike.
  • @waynewright4703
    That is what i call a top fisherman. Your fish handling is superb, you didbt try to do everything at once. You understood how important it was to let the fish breathe and rest up from all its fighting. Kudos my man.
  • @yodude1194
    Im not someone who fishes, but I love to seeing a job done properly with care, considertaion and respect. Well done.
  • @jamieg3564
    This is insane the fact you have gone there to find that one specific pike to help it out and actually caught it is mental. hats off to you fair play👏👏
  • "Proper" angler. Thanks so much for sharing. You have made my day. Best wishes for the future.
  • @jim-md6ej
    Great to see someone who genuinely cares about fish welfare, bet that that pike was so relieved to have all those hooks and line removed, nice one.
  • @differentfins
    Cheers from 🇨🇦, great job mate! True sportsman. Nobody takes better care of nature than those who enjoy it!
  • @mr11981
    Awesome job mate, the fact you managed to rescue the pike and make it an informative educational based video on the do’s and don’t’s for those who don’t know is great. Always enjoy the content so thanks for keeping them coming!
  • Well done Chris, excellent job. It's good to see such a caring fisherman, keep up the good work.
  • @hell2766
    I just ran into your channel,and wanted to congratulate you on the empathy you have for life!!!!! May you have a better year than last and continue to progress always!!!!!!
  • @cheryl.539
    Well done to the person who noticed the pike. Brilliant job for removing all the line and hooks.
  • @Mark-nz9ek
    I wouldn't expect anything less from Chris, a true ambassador for the sport
  • Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us. I was cheering for the two of you the entire time.