The History of Pole Fishing and Modern Shepherding in Dorset

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  • Jack Hargreaves explores the fascinating history and evolution of fishing poles, from Isaac Walton's traditional rods to modern carbon fiber poles. Jack explains the craftsmanship of ancient Spanish reed rods and their revival by the French with advanced materials.
    Jack discovers the Huntaway, a unique New Zealand sheepdog, in action with Mrs. Grant in the Dorset Countrysdie. See how this tireless herder drives sheep over long distances. Discover its incredible skills and resilience, and learn about the evolving landscape of sheep farming.
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  • @General813
    @General813 Před 17 dny +13

    Every film with Jack Hargreaves is pure deceleration in a hectic time. thanks for uploading👍

  • @twobob8585
    @twobob8585 Před 17 dny +47

    As always, a beautiful break from the MAD world we live in at the moment

  • @stevenlord782
    @stevenlord782 Před 17 dny +11

    24 minutes of gold ❤

  • @bonadesign
    @bonadesign Před 17 dny +14

    Bless you Dave Knowles for sharing these

  • @Al-iv3mb
    @Al-iv3mb Před 17 dny +11

    Always a pleasure to see Jack again. Thanks for posting Dave.

  • @michaeltreadwell777
    @michaeltreadwell777 Před 17 dny +15

    Dear old Jack - a legend NEVER to see the likes of again. The saying goes - 'When an old man dies, it's like watching a library burn' - how true in the case of Jack. R.I.P. Jack, thanks for everything you taught us.

    • @Gonzoweb69
      @Gonzoweb69 Před 17 dny +4

      I've never heard that phrase before, but how patently true, especially in the case of good old Jack here.
      Entire livelihoods and working knowledge never to be seen or heard again.
      I consider myself so lucky to be born in a gentler, less hectic time - especially as a youngster.
      Dave Knowles is a gem to release these. I wonder what percentage of people under 30 (or even 40) watch these?

    • @enlightenedone7141
      @enlightenedone7141 Před 15 dny

      Like the phrase!! Very true

  • @mersmithy1269
    @mersmithy1269 Před 17 dny +12

    He magically takes me back in time... just wish i could stay there.😓☺

  • @mynature110
    @mynature110 Před 17 dny +12

    I shall be out fishing with one of my cane poles today. Admittedly heavier length for length than a carbon version but easily handled once one has mastered the technique. At 19ft, it is by modern standards short and restricts the angler to margin fishing but I doubt it is any heavier or less easy to use than a modern 16 metre version. These films take me straight back to my schooldays, they were essential viewing. Thanks so much for posting them.

  • @chrishay8950
    @chrishay8950 Před 17 dny +9

    It means so much watching Jack again. It takes me back instantly. Thank you Dave.

  • @williamturner3157
    @williamturner3157 Před 17 dny +9

    I remember these programmes first time around. The hunt away dog never caught on, not in south Wales anyway. Border collie still rules. 7:40 7:42

  • @goddam9925
    @goddam9925 Před 17 dny +9

    Again another great step back in time !!

  • @Bass-guitarist
    @Bass-guitarist Před 17 dny +7

    Thank you so much for posting these Dave, they are little gems of British life!

  • @chrisnewman2283
    @chrisnewman2283 Před 17 dny +8

    Many thanks for yet another great programme from the finest presenter

  • @baronoflivonia.3512
    @baronoflivonia.3512 Před 17 dny +6

    Thank You for posting a Fishing Video with Jack.

  • @markwatson2967
    @markwatson2967 Před 13 dny +5

    Jack introduced me to fishing through these wonderful episodes 50+ years ago. I would have been only five when I started watching these. Used to watch them every weekend when they were on or later repeated. Such an influential man. I have nothing but respect for his quiet manner and balanced opinion. But given his background and knowledge, I doubt many then or now could hold a light to him. The second part is just as good, and I first learned about the Huntaway dog through him. Like many subjects, for me he was the authority. Miss him so very much, and quite quickly the albums of the series were no longer available. I do have two of his books, which give me much pleasure to read.
    I shall say it again, thank you for sharing these wonderfula nd still relevant videos.

    • @Grizzly-b5x
      @Grizzly-b5x Před 9 dny

      I used to watch these programs at my grandads house back in the early 1980's fantastic memories!

  • @bloochoo2870
    @bloochoo2870 Před 15 dny +4

    Looking at these old videos reminds me that England was once beautiful, summers were balmy and dry, spring was fresh and warm, autumn was crisp and dry, and winter was cold…now it’s just cloudy, rainy and everyone and everything is miserable! It really is not like the old days!

  • @tonyjones6371
    @tonyjones6371 Před 17 dny +6

    Fantastic I could listen to Jack all day.

  • @deerohdeer8000
    @deerohdeer8000 Před 17 dny +4

    Well that’s something I never knew until tonight proper sheep dog !!! Always look forward to the first Sunday of the month from now on !!! Thanks Dave 👍

  • @richardspeed7135
    @richardspeed7135 Před 16 dny +4

    I enjoyed watching out of town when I was young ,am now 55 I still enjoy watching it very relaxing.

  • @robertmeadows7508
    @robertmeadows7508 Před 17 dny +3

    I remember seeing Sowerbuts cane roach-poles being used on the River Thames in the early 1960s ! About 1962 I bought a 18ft roach-pole made from Burma Cane think made in Japan that I used on many occasions to catch Roach & dace that gave immense amount of pleasure! I still have it !

  • @TerryC69
    @TerryC69 Před 17 dny +5

    Hi Dave! Having my own perspective on the world tempered with Jack's always does me good. Thanks!

  • @earlgrey691
    @earlgrey691 Před 17 dny +5

    Never saw the appeal of pole fishing.What a palaver ? Always great to hear from Jack .Hugely enjoyable stuff.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny

      @earlgrey69...1 sugar in mine please.😉
      It doesn't have to be like that with pole fishing.. I have poles but no longer than 8.5 mtrs which means you probably use 4 sections at the most but usually 3 is enough for me. Some match anglers have 16 mtr poles and they can reach to an island from the bank. But then you need to have a lot of room behind you to ship it back.And as you say it can be a palaver. The great thing about pole fishing is the accuracy of where you can place your bait. You lower it in exactly where you want it. Much more accurate than casting a float. My favourite type of fishing is rod/reel/float but I pole fish often.

    • @tomwinterfishing9065
      @tomwinterfishing9065 Před 17 dny +1

      Fishing a short pole, with a similar length line, is the most jolly thing.

  • @enlightenedone7141
    @enlightenedone7141 Před 15 dny +2

    Life seemed more simple back then and more laid back. I really love watching these old episodes, takes me back to my childhood. Thanks for posting!!

  • @davidbarnes241
    @davidbarnes241 Před 17 dny +8

    I could do with a couple of joints lying alongside me now 😉
    Marvellous TV👍

    • @jaycfc6955
      @jaycfc6955 Před 16 dny +4

      It's definitely good to have weed in your swim 😂

    • @enlightenedone7141
      @enlightenedone7141 Před 15 dny +1

      Lol!!🤣

    • @jaycfc6955
      @jaycfc6955 Před 15 dny +1

      @@davidbarnes241 a big roach is not always a good thing 😂

  • @flamingdonut9456
    @flamingdonut9456 Před 17 dny +4

    Thank you. Do enjoy these videos.

  • @burniemaurins2382
    @burniemaurins2382 Před 17 dny +5

    Thanks Dave, enjoyable, I remember the pole bit, but forgot about the sheep dog, fond memories.

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 Před 17 dny +4

    Thanks Dave for sharing this video 👍👍

  • @crazycressy7986
    @crazycressy7986 Před 17 dny +5

    Thank you

  • @jointgib
    @jointgib Před 17 dny +4

    Imagine the weight of that reed pole with all those brass fittings! Also, that dog was incredible, predicting and controlling the movement of every single sheep with mathematical precision.

  • @zerog5041
    @zerog5041 Před 17 dny +5

    Well, there's a surprise - an episode I hadn't seen before! Thanks for showing that lovely piece of nostalgia Dave. I wonder what reel Jack is using on his rod? I still have my set of Garcia Michell's in perfect order stored!

  • @davidfarley1913
    @davidfarley1913 Před 17 dny +5

    Another ace Dave, cheers

  • @ThyCorylus
    @ThyCorylus Před 17 dny +3

    Huntaways are primarily hunting dogs these days in NZ. Nice to see one in actiom driving the sheep though.
    They're truly tireless things!

  • @russelwellard2217
    @russelwellard2217 Před 17 dny +3

    I must admit a big fan of cane rods I still use to this day lovely memories.

  • @PeteLewisWoodwork
    @PeteLewisWoodwork Před 17 dny +4

    Love this series.

  • @Retired-Tom
    @Retired-Tom Před 10 dny +3

    If only we could go back

  • @malcolmhill691
    @malcolmhill691 Před 17 dny +2

    Thank you once again for the very best in broadcasting.

  • @dec1798
    @dec1798 Před 17 dny +3

    Super as always

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 Před 16 dny +3

    Oh! Jack used an ABU Cardinal (54?) reel. I’ve got five of those Cardinals (53, 2x54, 55 and a 57) in my den!

  • @richardarmstrong-finnerty3140

    Many thanks for this.

  • @nigelbarrett3602
    @nigelbarrett3602 Před 5 dny

    Another interesting look at the countryside thanks to Jack. Thanks as always Dave

  • @CauliflowerMcPugg
    @CauliflowerMcPugg Před 14 dny +1

    I'm watching from rural NZ, and most of my neighbours have hunterways. A fine dog indeed. I remember Dave Sallow from my teen years reading the Angling Times. It was great to see him in this episode.

  • @robgunnAK47
    @robgunnAK47 Před 17 dny +2

    Very enjoyable watch Dave. My time in angling started in the early 70's and my first pole was a French one made of fibre glass that cost 5 pounds. 50 years ago this month i once won a match using it on the River Trent at Winthorpe when i was 17. Happy days.

  • @greenjack1959l
    @greenjack1959l Před 16 dny +4

    I remember one of the old out of town episodes, in which Jack spliced a willow wand onto a piece of hazel to make a fishing rod. I believe that the line was made from horse hair.

  • @etinarcadiaego3296
    @etinarcadiaego3296 Před 17 dny +4

    Cool...

  • @anthonymcnamara4002
    @anthonymcnamara4002 Před 17 dny +2

    Dave Swallow, of centrepin reel making fame!

  • @stevecarter529
    @stevecarter529 Před 16 dny +1

    Thanks for the memories.

  • @roberthoward3723
    @roberthoward3723 Před 17 dny +4

    We could do with more of these vids showing Britain in its best light

  • @bucko321
    @bucko321 Před 17 dny +3

    Had to laugh when Jack said the end of the pole would just miss the cabbages, more like the studio floor.

    • @DaveKnowlesFilmmaker
      @DaveKnowlesFilmmaker  Před 16 dny +4

      Don’t spoil everyone’s illusions many think it is a real shed…..😸😸

  • @EyesOfTheVulture
    @EyesOfTheVulture Před 16 dny +2

    Thank you for your video, God pay ❤

  • @charliemanson4808
    @charliemanson4808 Před 15 dny +3

    15:15 that landrover survived at least until December 2002 when its last tax ran out.

  • @timlacey3624
    @timlacey3624 Před 11 dny

    Lovely trip down memory lane. I'm still using a swing tip.

  • @davethehat
    @davethehat Před 17 dny +4

    Huntaway is fine for driving out but nothing will touch an isds collie for bringing in.

  • @danallen3947
    @danallen3947 Před 15 dny +4

    if i could turn back time

  • @johnwelbourn3811
    @johnwelbourn3811 Před 15 dny

    Amazing episode, I look forward to their appearance so much.

  • @bac1111967
    @bac1111967 Před 14 dny +2

    The quality is supurb..... great work - who did the cover of Recuerdos de la Alhambra

  • @nospoon4799
    @nospoon4799 Před 16 dny +5

    I am a child on a wet Saturday in the eighties again.

  • @rogerjames6956
    @rogerjames6956 Před 16 dny +1

    I loved this !!!

  • @deanbr6ndo70
    @deanbr6ndo70 Před 16 dny +3

    Who would've thought Kenny Everett a Fisher bloke. Meanwhile jack casually smokin a pipe and still banging em out. Yeah.

  • @JustDrowsy
    @JustDrowsy Před 6 dny

    Bought out of town dvd collections, 1 and 2, AND old country box. I bought an old ps3 to play them.

  • @brucklay227
    @brucklay227 Před 14 dny

    The Irish version of this is Dapping and is great fun with mayfly as bait for Brown Trout. Their pole is about 16’ long

  • @nw8000
    @nw8000 Před 17 dny +5

    Where is that Rod now?

    • @stevenlord782
      @stevenlord782 Před 17 dny +3

      In the hands of some lucky bugger & still being used I hope.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny

      That "rod" is a "pole". There's a big difference.

    • @nw8000
      @nw8000 Před 17 dny

      @@CB-xr1eg Do you have it?

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny

      @@nw8000 Wish I did.

  • @stephenhowlett6345
    @stephenhowlett6345 Před 17 dny +2

    Jack always calls the first war the kaisers war. I bought one of those pole rods from a bootsale, only used it twice hated the thing.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny +1

      It's not a pole rod, it's a pole. 2 different things, despite Jack calling it by both names.😂😂

  • @presidentgas4486
    @presidentgas4486 Před 14 dny +2

    Is he pushing that 34 footer out of the fire exit of the set😂

  • @paulworthington8666
    @paulworthington8666 Před 17 dny +1

    The collies at the poncy dog shows have very little to do with the working dogs. But the NZ dog was doing great too. It doesn't have to be one or the other. But the collies are great sheep dogs and great companions. Highly intelligent and utterly loyal once you have earned their respect.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny +1

      Id say it was the owners who were "poncey" rather than the dogs.

  • @johnwalker91
    @johnwalker91 Před 17 dny +3

    Working bearded everytime

  • @chrismccartney8668
    @chrismccartney8668 Před 16 dny +4

    I have just been watching about Border Force Control Tax and Pension.
    Couldn't take anymore and Switched to Sanity and Good Old Jack Hargreaves - SANITY.....

  • @trytellingthetruth.2068
    @trytellingthetruth.2068 Před 16 dny +1

    I have a question that i hope someone can answer.
    Does anyone remember a fishing programme from the early 70's, introduced by a heavy built man, i think, with a beard. It was that programme that got me into fishing as a small boy.

    • @LaysAndLore
      @LaysAndLore Před 16 dny +2

      The only fishing programme that matches your description would be John Wilson, I believe the show was called 'Go Fishing' but that started in the 80's. Some episodes are still available on CZcams if you take a look.

    • @trytellingthetruth.2068
      @trytellingthetruth.2068 Před 16 dny +1

      @@LaysAndLore
      No, it's not John Wilson, but thanks for your reply.

    • @user-ln4be3ul5d
      @user-ln4be3ul5d Před 16 dny +2

      Oliver Kite

    • @trytellingthetruth.2068
      @trytellingthetruth.2068 Před 16 dny +2

      @@user-ln4be3ul5d
      I've just Googled Oliver Kite, and he died in 1968. I can see in my mind's eye the presenter I'm talking about, and it doesn't look like Mr Kite, but thanks for the reply.

    • @peterream9437
      @peterream9437 Před 15 dny +2

      Angling with Terry Thomas I think it was. Be around the late 70s.
      That's what got my interest in fishing....1978 when I first went with my elder brother in law.

  • @chrismccartney8668
    @chrismccartney8668 Před 16 dny

    Huntaway bit like Heeler Kelpie ??

  • @m0nkeyboot
    @m0nkeyboot Před 15 dny +1

    Lovely, in a world that has become so dangerous.

  • @scouterkeith
    @scouterkeith Před 16 dny +1

    Pole fishing is nothing like this nowadays. I used a pole is those days but have up as I found it a cumbersome method.

    • @db9631
      @db9631 Před 14 dny

      I've never seen anyone pole fish but I've read plenty of articles. I can't say it appeals to me.

  • @dustinfisher29
    @dustinfisher29 Před 16 dny

    I wonder why the farmers are importing Huntaways from NZ instead of using Smithfield Collies again.

  • @richardeasther2569
    @richardeasther2569 Před 11 dny

    No mention of the fact that hunters y bark to move the sheep

  • @jill-ti7oe
    @jill-ti7oe Před 17 dny +1

    :-)

  • @rogerjames6956
    @rogerjames6956 Před 16 dny +1

    I wish i could buy a long pole for £400 .😂

  • @adambrinkley4014
    @adambrinkley4014 Před 17 dny +1

    Curious as to your spelling 'carbon Fibre' the American way ,seeing as it was the English that developed it.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny +1

      I'd put that down as an error rather than anything else.

  • @tinkytinca
    @tinkytinca Před 16 dny +5

    Thanks Dave, I actually remember This when it first went to Air (I must be going Joe Biden)

    • @frankday1234
      @frankday1234 Před 16 dny +4

      Don't panic tinky. Biden can't even remember his name😉

  • @deborah85728
    @deborah85728 Před 17 dny +1

    Love these but do wonder if all the ewes were ever reunited with their lambs ?

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny +1

      Yes it does make "ewe" wonder.😂

  • @TheFunkadelicFan
    @TheFunkadelicFan Před 17 dny +1

    Is that Peter Sutcliffe?

    • @nospoon4799
      @nospoon4799 Před 16 dny

      Peter Sutcliffe isn't even Peter Sutcliffe these days.

  • @trollmeistergeneral3467
    @trollmeistergeneral3467 Před 17 dny +3

    I don’t understand the first part of this programme. Why didn’t that bearded chap, (Dave Swallow??), kill and eat all those fish which he caught?
    Absolutely ridiculous. Is he so rich he doesn’t have to eat the fish he caught?

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny +8

      Your name says it all. .

    • @nickcarter4041
      @nickcarter4041 Před 17 dny

      You fish for sport, not to kill them. You aren't allowed to kill them. Apart from trout eels and salmon, we dont eat river fish.

    • @tomwinterfishing9065
      @tomwinterfishing9065 Před 17 dny +1

      They’re not fish, buddy. They are crabs, which we all know are inedible.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg Před 17 dny

      @@tomwinterfishing9065 Come on guys don't take his bait, look at his name, he's trolling.

    • @trollmeistergeneral3467
      @trollmeistergeneral3467 Před 16 dny +1

      @@CB-xr1eg
      Of course you mustn’t take my bait. You mustn’t take anybody’s bait - including that belonging to Jack Hargreaves or his pal.
      If you took our bait - how could we fish? Even if we stupidly don’t eat what we catch but simply put it back in the water.
      I bet medieval peasants fishing (probably illegally) that stretch of water wouldn’t put back what they caught.
      Nice bit of fish - make a pleasant change from the medieval English peasants diet of bread and cheese.

  • @dodditude
    @dodditude Před 17 dny +2

    its nice to listen to him but there are hints of distasteful hubris and arrogance that are offensive.

    • @SebNutter
      @SebNutter Před 17 dny +3

      Offensive is a bit harsh. He's just a man with his own opinions. It's interesting he doesn't show a distaste in his comments on nitrogen fertiliser. I thought he'd be against that kind of thing.

    • @Frank_Nemo
      @Frank_Nemo Před 17 dny +8

      Please give 4 or 5 examples of these hints of distasteful hubris and arrogance that you found offensive, otherwise it's just words from you.

    • @newprimitiveart
      @newprimitiveart Před 17 dny +5

      It is a shame how many modern minds are trained to interpret difference of expression as a personal attack, while liberals are ready to identify this in what they call the right they are it seems unable to perceive this feature in themselves, dod.
      Jack bless him was not like that and worked with the young long haired of my now old generation, and in many ways expressed support for us, labourers and folk like travelers when all were against them.

    • @dodditude
      @dodditude Před 17 dny

      @@Frank_Nemo I'm entitled to my opinion. don't try and Patronize me Saxon

    • @Frank_Nemo
      @Frank_Nemo Před 17 dny +4

      @@dodditude So, it turns out that you are just an empty windbag with no answers at all. Thanks for clearing that one up.