JASON STOKES

In this episode of The Pursuit, Fox Rage angler Jason Stokes shares his personal journey into lure fishing, predator angling in the UK, and what time on the water truly means for mindset, family, and mental wellbeing.

From learning coarse fishing as a teenager to pursuing specimen perch and pike from a lure fishing boat, Jason explains how predator fishing became a lifelong obsession. We delve into the tactics, mindset, and dedication needed when targeting specimen predators on UK waters, as well as the perspective gained when you step off the bank and onto the water.

Topics covered in this video:
Predator fishing UK: Journey from coarse fishing to full-time lure angling
Pike fishing & perch fishing: Targeting specimen fish on lures
Boat fishing vs. bank fishing: Finding new water and unlocking inaccessible spots
Fishing for headspace: Mental health, family balance, and life on the bank

Whether you’re targeting big pike, drop shotting or jigging for perch, or just looking to understand why we dedicate so many hours to the pursuit, this film captures the heart of modern UK predator angling.

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