Britain in Cold Blood with Ben Waddams - The Lady of the Stream

The large, cold blooded creatures of the underwater world, the fish, are well known to most, but there is a species in our rivers and streams that many have never seen. It is known affectionately as 'The Lady of the Stream', and she's a beauty! Enjoy,
Ben

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[GunMan303]

If you want to come out with us message me and we can set it up. We also now have a housing that can hold a camera for underwater shots and a slow motion camera for fast flying shots or fast insect movement. Once again let me know if your up for some location filming mate.

[benwaddams]

@GunMan303 That's really kind of you mate. I'd love to come out with you. Your camera's sound great! I will try and find time and let you know, I'm really chock-a-block at the mo. Let me know when you've filmed your parakeets, I'd be interested to see those. Thanks,

Ben

[corpsemunger]

@benwaddams ahh perfect, thanks so much!

[benwaddams]

@superduperbiscuitman Thanks mate. Don't worry...you will! :)

Ben

[benwaddams]

@corpsemunger KInda depends on what species you're after! For that Grayling (and for the brown trout and chub I catch there) I simply used a small mepps spinner and nothing else, although I'd recommend a swivel. Another good tactic for streams and small rivers is, what i call, a freelining avon approach. A chunky river float with a hook a couple of feet below and a big juicy worm, or bread paste. Hope that helps,

Ben

[superduperbiscuitman]

@benwaddams haha goooooood and excellent video matey ! STILL HAVENT FOUND A GOD DAMN GRASS SNAKE !!!

[corpsemunger]

@benwaddams oh i didnt really consider that, i guess im generalising too much...

can i just ask a really quick question about fishing,

if i were to go fishing in a stream like the one you were in this video what rig would you put on the line. I can never find that sort of thing online, maybe im looking in the wrong places :/

thanks :)

[GunMan303]

Grate video Ben as always mate, you have inspired my brother and I to start recording our own fishing videos and also we are thinking about doing a video on the Ring-necked Parakeet that over the past 20 years has invaded Britain.

[benwaddams]

@kreeddem Mate, far too kind...and no chance! But thanks anyway :)

Ben

[benwaddams]

@corpsemunger Yer, the smaller fisheries can be a problem, but many are still very well run and act as good spots for other wildlife too, so I don't have much of a problem with them...there are however some unscrupulous ones... I agree with you though, I much prefer to just wander around wild places and see what takes the bait. Thanks for watching.

Ben