🐠Goldfish and carp are invasive species that get stranded during floods.
🎣I catch some chub using ultra-light fishing gear and small baits.
🌲The flooded woodland provides unique fishing opportunities but also poses challenges.
🌧️The recent heavy rain caused the river to flood, making fishing conditions challenging.
🇬🇧I explore the river and showcase the beauty of the British countryside.
Why do goldfish get stranded during floods?
—Goldfish, being invasive species, instinctively seek new bodies of water during floods and often end up stranded.
How do you catch fish in a flooded area?
—I use finesse fishing techniques with ultra-light gear and small baits to catch fish in flooded areas.
What kind of fish do you catch in the river?
—I primarily catch chub in the river, but there may be other species present as well.
Why do you wear waders?
—I wear waders to navigate through flooded woodland and reach areas of the river that cannot be cast into from the bank.
Can you keep the goldfish as pets?
—No, goldfish are an invasive species and should not be kept as pets. They should be returned to their natural habitat if possible.
01:19I start by explaining why goldfish and carp get stranded during floods.
02:39I catch chub using ultra-light fishing gear and showcase the beauty of the fish.
05:40I encounter a group of goldfish that are stranded in a flooded woodland.
08:07I attempt to catch the goldfish using unconventional methods.
10:11I successfully catch some of the goldfish and discuss the reasons for their presence in the woods.
13:08I continue exploring the river and try to catch more fish.
14:02I capture the final goldfish, completing the rescue mission.
