The Witching Hour: a close encounter

When seeking tench or carp, last knockings or first light are often the best times for fishing, but you have to be able to bear the sounds and shapes of the night. The hours between dusk and dawn is the time of magic, myth and monsters. The angler-Garrett Fallon-fishes through both in the hope of a decent catch. But things don't quite go according to plan, until an omen appears.

[@TheRealBuitenman]

The filming, the sounds so familiar to us anglers.. the gentle voice.. The lovely dreamy music that goes so well with your work..
All of this is truly in a class of its own.. It’s Art with a big A
Thanks for all your work!

[@andrewplayer9923]

The film and the music were beautiful, thank you. I was in need of a lift and your film gave me one.

[@FallonsAngler]

So glad it helped Andrew.

[@peterwise978]

Lovely as ever! A fine old warrior that tench as well. But my goodness, all the way from dusk to dawn and with that rain too!

[@jonathanpointer9578]

really wonderful, thank you

[@bigcarpcatcher9616]

Yet another incredible piece of angling art. Incredibly well shot and put together

[@FallonsAngler]

Appreciated BCC

[@sallyfolkes2650]

Mesmerising.Just love tench.

[@paulbryan1094]

Lovely film and lovely music. Always a treat to watch. Wasn’t aware of Chris’s musical talents.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Paul, Chris has many hidden talents 😉

[@kevinmortimer5681]

How beautiful!!!! This is the essence of fishing captured in film. The music is gorgeous too!!!

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Kevin. It was fun but very wet!

[@paulgallone4459]

Just spent this week being taken to London Film Festival by my daughter and can honestly say this film would beat anything shown hands down!!
Spirits lifted for the winter ahead.
Well done all involved...

[@kgparr]

I loved it - and had nothing to do with this one......to catch an osprey on film (particularly in that location) is pretty awesome...

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Paul. I love the way Nick has treated the coloration and captured the mood. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@FallonsAngler]

@@kgparr It was the prayer to Izaac that did it! My first osprey, on my favourite river.

[@tinker5349]

perfect Tench, thanks for sharing your great fishing video

[@richardscovell6620]

Another fantastic & evocative film, many thanks...wonderful

[@garrettfallon9599]

Thank you. Lovely to watch these birds of prey.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Richard

[@davidporter2828]

After many years of watching fish feed in my pond (rudd and tench) I'd say the hour before nightfall is when they are most confident and feeding freely. But, the early morning is perhaps the most magical time, the time of nervous anticipation for the angler!

[@andredevries4987]

Wonderfull video as always.
I love the romantic of these movies and the music too.
Gr André de vries.

[@FallonsAngler]

Cheers Andre. Mr Yates on the piano is food for the soul.

[@garethcraddock9971]

What a gorgeous little film. I've been a dusk and twilight angler all my life. I love dawn fishing but it ends so quickly.... That tench filled me with envy. It's been some time since I caught a good, wild tench.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Gareth, hope its going well down in Kent?

[@carpypete]

Fantastic little films. They truly show the essence of angling.

[@fishingtailfilms]

Brilliant

[@martinpiggins5772]

A wonderful tench Garrett, a nice pay off for work put in. Fishing is tough at times until those red letter days.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Martin. I felt I deserved that one.

[@martinpiggins5772]

I’d say, I know all to well the feeling of slogging away with some despondency, but it’s nice when your efforts are rewarded.

[@stevehodges4092]

A wonderfully evocative film and very atmospheric, well done.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Steve. Thrilled you enjoyed it.

[@davidwestbeale6965]

Ah, rain again! Lovely film. Into the heart of things and a cracking fish. Beautiful sound track too.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks David. It was tough going but worth it. Those wild tench are something. As for the osprey…

[@tonynapoli5549]

Super video I love course fishing

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Tony. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@grahambrittongb]

I love the gentle nature of these films

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Graham. That's why we go fishing. A need the change of pace. Though sometimes it can be frantic!

[@thepiscatorsjournal]

Lovely work as always, a real treat to go alongside another fantastic issue

[@FallonsAngler]

Thank you. Really happy you enjoyed it. Tight lines for the weeks ahead!

[@sandychilds3253]

Fishing during a light rainfall at dusk is my idea of heaven. Watching this film was heavenly!

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Sandy. It was very atmospheric. A lovely place to be.

[@stevejeffrey7948]

Superb. Thanks.

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Steve. Thrilled you enjoyed it. Tight lines.

[@martystacey4429]

Wonderful.... No other words😉

[@FallonsAngler]

Thanks Marty.

[@longnetter]

Excellent i really enjoyed that. One of the best 👌

[@FallonsAngler]

Thank you. Really glad you liked it. I got very, very wet but it was worth it.

[@longnetter]

@@FallonsAngler hoping there will be a short clip we can share on Instagram 🤞

[@FallonsAngler]

@@longnetter I'll make sure there is!