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Uploaded by on Nov 2, 2006

Top Irish fly angler Alan Hanna goes after wild trout and pike in Ireland using a float-tube.

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  • Is there really such a low risk of being bitten/attacked by big Pike in lakes like that? I would think that swimming in a lake full of large, toothy predators would be a little risky.

  • @Graceclaw I have to say, if there's any genuine record of a person being attacked by a pike when swimming, I'd certainly like to hear about it. To my knowledge this has never happened, hence the statement that the risk is low, but ignorance is bliss, I suppose!

  • @Graceclaw A good tip: don't wriggle your toes!

  • hardcore fisherman!! look fun too! but what happens if you caught a huge fish that'll dragged u with him

  • Sure, that's when the whole craic starts!

  • You deserve a more sophisticated audience! At least the ones that are commenting. Excellent video and great inspiration. Do you use a special "toothy-safe" pike leader?

  • I appreciate your sensible comment. Alan sometimes uses a Kevlar trace, which is light and fairly flexible. Other times, he doesn't use a trace - in practice, the relatively large lure means a pike's teeth rarely come into contact with the leader.

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  • I have done this fishing for steelhead and larger trout. The thrill is when you get a 5 pounder, on the fish will make runs just below your fins, and you get to do some quick manuevering with your tube as you spin a 180.

    This is definitely a thrill with larger fish.

  • This looks like more fun than you can shake a rod at! Thanks for the fantastic video.

    Too many 'gators here in SE Texas to fish this way, but now i want to hop a jet and come fish that lake.

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  • great

  • Great video, what is the weight rating of the fly rod for pike? Thanks

  • what size rod did you use for the pike?

  • "Oh no I'm mistaken" hahaha I don't know what it is but I find humor in that line! Excellent video, I definitely need to add one of these to my arsenal now!

  • @Graceclaw haha your a pansy.

  • hey man i would like to know if they are pretty sturdy cause i want to fish a river that has some rapids

    so can they take a hit from a rock now and then

    reply quickly plz

    grady

  • how much water could i cover in a float tube and how long would it take? theres a lake i plan to float tube in its fairly big but i dont plan to go far.

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