Martin Beynon Hi Martin so glad you are enjoying them it makes the effort all worth it! Living in Bleadon means I’m close to some nice marks trying to vary videos as much as possible. Cheers Ian
Michael Bird hi Michael glad you enjoyed the video! We were lucky to get a few fish.....they were very tasty too! Can’t beat a piece of fresh cod! Cheers Ian
Thanks for posting the vid. I used to fish there alot back in the day when the DERA/Qinetic underwater research establishment was still active. My best cod there was 10lb 7oz, and had ray to 13lbs. My buddy Rodney had a 20lb cod there... an incredible catch even back then. Good to see there are still a few fish around.
Hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Yes it’s a bit of an all or nothing venue I have found but when the fish are there it can fish really well!! You just have to accept tackle losses !! Happy new year cheers ian
Hi Ian Ian . Thank you for making such informative films. I have found them of great use in being able to find places and methods to fish. I used to dabble a bit on Brean beach whilst holidaying. Since my retirement I have moved moved over to sea fishing. Too many rules in coarse fishing and everyones got their hands in your pocket. So again thank you. PS been on the MOD and caught 21 cod in 2 trips. Wicked. The Brummie
Angie Hedges that’s brilliant! Well done! So glad you enjoying the videos too! It’s always nice to hear positive comments! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Chris Witherley hi Chris thanks for watching! We were just lucky the fish were cooperative on the day....we’ve had a few bad days recently! Not sure about the professional tag we are just a couple of 60 year olds having a bit of fun and sharing our enjoyment! Cheers again! Ian
Great session. I keep seeing that the winter has been good for cod all around this area in BC but haven't had a chance to get out. Must try to find some time and wet a line for the spring run at least. Thanks for the inspiration.
OnStageLighting hi thanks for watching! Yes I expect or hope that by the end of the month some decent cod will move in plus the chance of a good bass! 🤞cheers Ian
I love your videos I grew up in Weston super mare and fished the Britistol channel as a boy with my dad so many good memories! We we fished the admiralty once at night and during the walk back we went up over the top and got lost and ended up really close to the base and the lights came on and people with touches shining them on us ha ha
one man and his yak that’s a great story!!! I live in Bleadon so it’s just a short drive for me! Glad you enjoyed the video hope it brought back some good memories! Cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing yes I'm in east devon no so not much cod! Just mackerel and dog fish I do miss the channel il come back one day and fish it again sand point was the best mark for me and my dad keep the videos coming and tight lines
This is my fishing grounds as I live next to Brean Beach literally 120 feet from the beach😂. Sand Point fantastic sometimes but Lady Bay Ledges at Clevedon my favourite👍 The BIGGEST cod I have had in WsM was 8lb 4oz and that was years ago.
Kevin Brindle hi Kevin thanks for taking the time to comment! Yes seems like a lifetime ago! Itching to get out again especially with the weather! Cheers Ian
Fished there many times, but a bit further on to the right, never ever though about moving! Makes total sense though. Its a much easier walk now with the Mod base closed. I wish they would hand it back over to the national trust and get rid of that fence. Just dog walking for me now, but great to see you guys catching.👍👍👍
Mike Tripp hi Mike yes it’s a nice venue but is very hit and miss. Fortunately a hit for us this time👍 Next visit we will probably get crabbed out and lose all our gear!!😂 cheers Ian
I walked out to Sand Point. Didn't fish there - to a shingle beach angler I found it terrifying! and at night too. I fished Battery point - much more civilised - and caught codling.
Another great video Ian, well done! Would you consider the cod you caught to be the 'Spring Run' cod that return to the Bristol Channel during March/early April?? Thanks, Gareth
Gareth Plumb hi again Gareth! Nice to hear from you again. In answer to your question I think the cod we caught are ones that hang around the reef most of the winter. Chris and I usually are confident of a spring run of numbers of codling by the last week of March.....hopefully we can catch some for the camera!!! Cheers Ian
Hi Ian. Another great video. Out of interest where do you tend to park for this venue, because I don't think you can drive onto the old admiralty site? Cheers.
Neil.W hi Neil if you head towards Woodspring Priory and turn right just before the entrance there is a free car park down a rutted track. From there it’s a 3 or 4 field walk to the mark. Cheers Ian
Interesting historic site and nice to find a mark that can be fished in-between the tidal cycle, if you know what I mean. Normally in the BC you're moving all the time but while that beach is a trek to get to, it seems worth it. I guess the season is just starting? Tight lines or should I say slack lines?
Hi paul lovely to hear from you! Yes it’s a nice mark….mainly over low water but some anglers do fish high but it can be a tackle graveyard! We should start seeing the cod in numbers in the next week or two especially after the current storms! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers Ian
keith gribble yes Keith we dig the lug at Berrow beach they are very plentiful there and are relatively easy though Chris does most of the digging as my back is terrible!!! Cheers Ian
I live on the opposite side to you, on Barry Island! I want to try for cod in the channel, so what bait would be best? Sorry if its an industry secret!
Jack Acid hi Jack thanks for watching! It’s no secret at all I would love you to catch loads of cod! We use lugworm usually tipped with a 3 inch piece of squid. Because the Bristol Channel is murky the cod need a big bait to smell so I would use a lot , maybe 6 or so worms, on a largish pennel rig! You can see how to make a pulley pennel on one of my early posts! Good luck cheers Ian
I know that mark well. Quite often an “all or nothing mark” IMO. Bit of a walk to get there, but enjoyable. Great video.Where did you dig your lug from if you don’t mind me asking?
curly 123 hi Curly glad you enjoyed the video yes we got it on an ALL day instead of a nothing one! 😂 We dug the lug at Berrow they easy and a good size! Cheers Ian
Ian Clark many thanks, I will try Berrow as want to dig my own like you guys do. Not sure if there is a knack to digging lug but will give it a go. I have learnt a lot watching your videos. Please keep them coming.
@@fisherrich100 there are plenty of youtude vids about how to dig lug, the only thing to bear in mind is how densely packed your local lug beds tend to be. If they are very dense then you would just dig a trench through it. If they more dispersed, so you can dig individual worms, then there's a technique which you can easily learn from youtude.
Pernell Tyrrell hi Pernell good question! If I remember correctly it was about 11m fished 2 hours down to low and about an hour up. Most bites on the last hour and a half before low. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching cheers ian
cod is very good eating. we dont get them much where i am. I think more of a colder water fish. Is that what you primarily eat with the fish and chips in the UK? great vid tight lines
Luca Brazzi-Fishing hi yes definitely a cold water fish usually only inshore in uk from October to April when sea temperature under 10 degrees c. And yes very tasty and the main fish used in fish and chips!😂 I fillet them at home cover in flour then beaten egg and finally breadcrumbs. Then it’s shallow fried in oil....absolutely delicious!!! Cheers ian
And what bait should I be using when fishing. We are thinking of going fishing after sunset as people say there is a strong chance of catching fish in the evening than day time
Mumtaz Zafar hi thanks for watching! Nice to see you taking up sea fishing! The bait you use has a bearing on what you might catch. As we get into spring the fishing improves. Worm baits are a good start either lug or ragworm bought from a tackle shop. You just thread them onto the hook....no need for anything else. If you using a fish bait it’s a good idea to wrap it on with bait elastic from a fishing shop. In an emergency you can use shearing elastic. My advice is speak to a local tackle shop as they will know the area and what works best! Cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing thanks for the reply Ian. You are a lucky man as you probably live near the seaside. I am in Bradford so either east or west coast the distance is the same. 70 miles lol. Unfortunately due to this there is hardly any sea fishing tackle shop. Most of them deal with fresh water fishing like ponds or lakes. The tackle shop in bradford does sell frozen squid or it can also be bought from morrisons etc fish section. As far as lugworm or black worms are concerned I dont think I will be able to find them. I am interested mostly in cod fishing . Plaice is not bad either. I will be grateful if you could give me a little more advice as you go sea fishing yourself. People say that night fishing is alot better than day fishing as one has more chance of catching fish. People also say that one should fish when the high water starts as it brings the fishing closer to the beach?
Mumtaz Zafar ok so the cod season is ending plaice the best bet you definitely need worm baits for them! If you pick a beach you want to try then google tackle shops near it .....I can’t stress enough that local advice is what you need. Some places fish best at high water some at low so i can’t give definitive answers sorry!!! There may be a local sea angling club you could join too??? All the best Ian
@@ianclarkfishing sorry to be a pain. Currently I am setting up my rod and reel. What fishing line strength would you recommend for beach casting for plaice and cod.
Blimey it’s hard to remember!!! It’s a low water venue and difficult on big springs and low neaps...probably in the 10m to 11.5m range I guess....I assume I didn’t say?? We fished for a couple of hours down to low and back up a bit I think. Hope that helps cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing ok thanks....I went yesterday to try for a early season cod but to no avail....lol lowtide was at 14 30 and was 11.5 is it worth waiting for a month ....thx....
john benson hi John thanks for watching! Yeah we probably were a bit far back the tide was ebbing quite quickly and unless you move every 15 minutes you do find yourself a way away! Laziness I guess! 😂 cheers Ian
patrick sparkes hi Patrick nice to hear from you! Some great fishing over in BC! Hopefully will be over there in August to fish the Fraser River! Cheers Ian
What a cracking session. Great video as always.
Thanks that’s very kind of you cheers ian
Fantastic, really enjoying the videos. Particularly the Bristol channel codding , watching them as fast as you can make them 🎣🐟👍
Martin Beynon Hi Martin so glad you are enjoying them it makes the effort all worth it! Living in Bleadon means I’m close to some nice marks trying to vary videos as much as possible. Cheers Ian
Well I can only wish for a day like that Ian, nice day's fishing.
Glen Cronin hi Glen believe me they are very rare! One of those days when it all went right! No crabs and no lost tackle! A miracle!! 😂 cheers Ian
Another great video,also ways different mark's.i love fishing when we have days like that. They're not very often but it makes up for the bad days
Iain Bickerstaff hi Iain yes not our usual spot ...it’s a bit hit and miss ....fortunately a hit this time! 👍 thanks for watching! Cheers Ian
Another tidy upload what a session! The BC has fished well this season! Cheers.
Guido Four Candles hi we had a quiet January but better recently between the gales!!!! Hopefully a run of better cod in a month or so! Cheers Ian
Excellent film again Ian, and some lovely fish 👍looking forward to the next one 🎣🎣🎣👍👍
gary murray hi Gary nice to hear from you again! We aim to please.....we were lucky to have some fish this time! Cheers Ian
Another good video and a pretty busy sesh too, that's what fishing is about catching a few and getting supper out of it too. Well done guys.
Michael Bird hi Michael glad you enjoyed the video! We were lucky to get a few fish.....they were very tasty too! Can’t beat a piece of fresh cod! Cheers Ian
Thanks for posting the vid. I used to fish there alot back in the day when the DERA/Qinetic underwater research establishment was still active. My best cod there was 10lb 7oz, and had ray to 13lbs. My buddy Rodney had a 20lb cod there... an incredible catch even back then. Good to see there are still a few fish around.
Hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Yes it’s a bit of an all or nothing venue I have found but when the fish are there it can fish really well!! You just have to accept tackle losses !! Happy new year cheers ian
What a great sesh, nice to see some good fish on the beach. Your vids are always a good watch. Tight lines. 👍👍
Andy Scott cheers Andy thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It makes the effort all worth it! All the best Ian
Hi Ian Ian . Thank you for making such informative films. I have found them of great use in being able to find places and methods to fish.
I used to dabble a bit on Brean beach whilst holidaying.
Since my retirement I have moved moved over to sea fishing. Too many rules in coarse fishing and everyones got their hands in your pocket.
So again thank you.
PS been on the MOD and caught 21 cod in 2 trips. Wicked.
The Brummie
Angie Hedges that’s brilliant! Well done! So glad you enjoying the videos too! It’s always nice to hear positive comments! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Excellent boys.definitely up there with the most productive and professional beach anglers on youtube.what a session
Chris Witherley hi Chris thanks for watching! We were just lucky the fish were cooperative on the day....we’ve had a few bad days recently! Not sure about the professional tag we are just a couple of 60 year olds having a bit of fun and sharing our enjoyment! Cheers again! Ian
Very enjoyable Ian some lovely cod keep up the good work 🎣👍
John Burling thanks John! Nice to hear from you again! Take care Ian
Great session. I keep seeing that the winter has been good for cod all around this area in BC but haven't had a chance to get out. Must try to find some time and wet a line for the spring run at least. Thanks for the inspiration.
OnStageLighting hi thanks for watching! Yes I expect or hope that by the end of the month some decent cod will move in plus the chance of a good bass! 🤞cheers Ian
Brilliant video... I'm definitely going to / have to come over the Bristol channel from West Wales this winter and try and catch my first ever cod
Keep an eye on the channel Ricky I’m sure to post a video when they arrive!!!!! Cheers Ian
ian and chris what a great session that was well done. i will catch up with you both soon best regards boys , tony
somerset coast fishing Tony hi Tony thanks for watching! Looking forward to seeing you soon! Cheers tight lines Ian
Great session Ian keep up the good work mate 👍🏼
john taylor hi John thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers Ian
I love your videos I grew up in Weston super mare and fished the Britistol channel as a boy with my dad so many good memories! We we fished the admiralty once at night and during the walk back we went up over the top and got lost and ended up really close to the base and the lights came on and people with touches shining them on us ha ha
one man and his yak that’s a great story!!! I live in Bleadon so it’s just a short drive for me! Glad you enjoyed the video hope it brought back some good memories! Cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing yes I'm in east devon no so not much cod! Just mackerel and dog fish I do miss the channel il come back one day and fish it again sand point was the best mark for me and my dad keep the videos coming and tight lines
Thanks for sharing Ian , you did better than us today at brean beach Saturday 7th March , Phil .
phil lavis oh dear thought it may fish ok looked like a nice day. SE wind doesn’t help I guess? Nice to hear from you again cheers ian
Glad to see ya back on the beach lads...
the kid hi Kid always a pleasure!!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Cheers Ian
good work.....thanks for sharing......
insertpienow hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Cheers Ian
This is my fishing grounds as I live next to Brean Beach literally 120 feet from the beach😂. Sand Point fantastic sometimes but Lady Bay Ledges at Clevedon my favourite👍
The BIGGEST cod I have had in WsM was 8lb 4oz and that was years ago.
bodge6886 hi mate lovely to hear from you! I live in Bleadon so these my local beaches too! Cheers Ian
Nice video and a good session boys
Kevin Brindle hi Kevin thanks for taking the time to comment! Yes seems like a lifetime ago! Itching to get out again especially with the weather! Cheers Ian
Great session
Stephen Tucker thanks for watching Stephen and taking the time to comment! All the best Ian
Nice to see some cod coming in in UK waters, they've heard were kicking the French out
David Storton hi David there does seem to be a few about at the moment let’s hope they don’t all get netted!!! Cheers ian
Nothing Kent way for many years now. Too many continental factory ships hoovering our waters. Bring on Brexit .
good video thanks lads
dave no problem Dave our aim is to please and entertain! 😉 cheers Ian
Nice work!
Lure Fishing In Guernsey C.I cheers mate thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! All the best Ian
Fished there many times, but a bit further on to the right, never ever though about moving! Makes total sense though. Its a much easier walk now with the Mod base closed. I wish they would hand it back over to the national trust and get rid of that fence. Just dog walking for me now, but great to see you guys catching.👍👍👍
Mike Tripp hi Mike yes it’s a nice venue but is very hit and miss. Fortunately a hit for us this time👍 Next visit we will probably get crabbed out and lose all our gear!!😂 cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing ha, totally agree, I always did better up the other end!
Well done mate
James Hughes 👍cheers James thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! All the best Ian
I walked out to Sand Point. Didn't fish there - to a shingle beach angler I found it terrifying! and at night too. I fished Battery point - much more civilised - and caught codling.
It can be very snaggy there too but can provide great fishing! Cheers Ian
Good fishing .
ascot 104 cheers nice to hear from you again! Ian
. Quality Sesh ,,,
colintraveller 👍 cheers Colin thanks for watching again! Take care ian
Another great video Ian, well done! Would you consider the cod you caught to be the 'Spring Run' cod that return to the Bristol Channel during March/early April?? Thanks, Gareth
Gareth Plumb hi again Gareth! Nice to hear from you again. In answer to your question I think the cod we caught are ones that hang around the reef most of the winter. Chris and I usually are confident of a spring run of numbers of codling by the last week of March.....hopefully we can catch some for the camera!!! Cheers Ian
Cracking days fishing, off to brean later for this evening's tide :)
Paul Baker good luck Paul there are a few decent cod about at the moment! Cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing what rods are you on there Ian??
Hi they are AFAW 6+bait you need a bit of grunt fishing there very strong currents and snaggy ground! 👍🎣
Hi Ian. Another great video. Out of interest where do you tend to park for this venue, because I don't think you can drive onto the old admiralty site? Cheers.
Neil.W hi Neil if you head towards Woodspring Priory and turn right just before the entrance there is a free car park down a rutted track. From there it’s a 3 or 4 field walk to the mark. Cheers Ian
Interesting historic site and nice to find a mark that can be fished in-between the tidal cycle, if you know what I mean. Normally in the BC you're moving all the time but while that beach is a trek to get to, it seems worth it. I guess the season is just starting? Tight lines or should I say slack lines?
Hi paul lovely to hear from you! Yes it’s a nice mark….mainly over low water but some anglers do fish high but it can be a tackle graveyard! We should start seeing the cod in numbers in the next week or two especially after the current storms! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers Ian
Hey Ian&Chris was that day an exception to the rule ???? great video l'm learning a great deal from you .
adrian iles hi Adrian yes better than usual! We normally get plagued by crabs, lose a bit of gear and catch mainly micro cod!!!! Cheers Ian
well done again both, thats a cracking session, was it local lug that done the business? as we only seem to be getting dutch farmed lug in the shops,,
keith gribble yes Keith we dig the lug at Berrow beach they are very plentiful there and are relatively easy though Chris does most of the digging as my back is terrible!!! Cheers Ian
I live on the opposite side to you, on Barry Island! I want to try for cod in the channel, so what bait would be best? Sorry if its an industry secret!
Jack Acid hi Jack thanks for watching! It’s no secret at all I would love you to catch loads of cod! We use lugworm usually tipped with a 3 inch piece of squid. Because the Bristol Channel is murky the cod need a big bait to smell so I would use a lot , maybe 6 or so worms, on a largish pennel rig! You can see how to make a pulley pennel on one of my early posts! Good luck cheers Ian
I know that mark well. Quite often an “all or nothing mark” IMO. Bit of a walk to get there, but enjoyable. Great video.Where did you dig your lug from if you don’t mind me asking?
curly 123 hi Curly glad you enjoyed the video yes we got it on an ALL day instead of a nothing one! 😂 We dug the lug at Berrow they easy and a good size! Cheers Ian
Ian Clark many thanks, I will try Berrow as want to dig my own like you guys do. Not sure if there is a knack to digging lug but will give it a go. I have learnt a lot watching your videos. Please keep them coming.
@@fisherrich100 there are plenty of youtude vids about how to dig lug, the only thing to bear in mind is how densely packed your local lug beds tend to be. If they are very dense then you would just dig a trench through it. If they more dispersed, so you can dig individual worms, then there's a technique which you can easily learn from youtude.
Neil.W yes Curly lug beds at Berrow very good we just dig a trench👍
What height of tide did u fish over (low water)
Pernell Tyrrell hi Pernell good question! If I remember correctly it was about 11m fished 2 hours down to low and about an hour up. Most bites on the last hour and a half before low. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching cheers ian
Hi Ian. Can you give me the postcode for this mark please. Is this the old naval place or is it actually sand bay cheers mate
BS22 9YU..... park in national trust car park at Woodspring Priory. Hope that helps cheers Ian
cod is very good eating. we dont get them much where i am. I think more of a colder water fish. Is that what you primarily eat with the fish and chips in the UK? great vid
tight lines
Luca Brazzi-Fishing hi yes definitely a cold water fish usually only inshore in uk from October to April when sea temperature under 10 degrees c. And yes very tasty and the main fish used in fish and chips!😂 I fillet them at home cover in flour then beaten egg and finally breadcrumbs. Then it’s shallow fried in oil....absolutely delicious!!! Cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing sounds yummy we eat them in tacos over here everywhere so good
And what bait should I be using when fishing. We are thinking of going fishing after sunset as people say there is a strong chance of catching fish in the evening than day time
Mumtaz Zafar hi thanks for watching! Nice to see you taking up sea fishing! The bait you use has a bearing on what you might catch. As we get into spring the fishing improves. Worm baits are a good start either lug or ragworm bought from a tackle shop. You just thread them onto the hook....no need for anything else. If you using a fish bait it’s a good idea to wrap it on with bait elastic from a fishing shop. In an emergency you can use shearing elastic. My advice is speak to a local tackle shop as they will know the area and what works best! Cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing thanks for the reply Ian. You are a lucky man as you probably live near the seaside. I am in Bradford so either east or west coast the distance is the same. 70 miles lol. Unfortunately due to this there is hardly any sea fishing tackle shop. Most of them deal with fresh water fishing like ponds or lakes. The tackle shop in bradford does sell frozen squid or it can also be bought from morrisons etc fish section. As far as lugworm or black worms are concerned I dont think I will be able to find them. I am interested mostly in cod fishing . Plaice is not bad either. I will be grateful if you could give me a little more advice as you go sea fishing yourself. People say that night fishing is alot better than day fishing as one has more chance of catching fish. People also say that one should fish when the high water starts as it brings the fishing closer to the beach?
Mumtaz Zafar ok so the cod season is ending plaice the best bet you definitely need worm baits for them! If you pick a beach you want to try then google tackle shops near it .....I can’t stress enough that local advice is what you need. Some places fish best at high water some at low so i can’t give definitive answers sorry!!! There may be a local sea angling club you could join too??? All the best Ian
@@ianclarkfishing thanks for your advice much appreciated
@@ianclarkfishing sorry to be a pain. Currently I am setting up my rod and reel. What fishing line strength would you recommend for beach casting for plaice and cod.
Would just like to ask what size was the tide you fished on....
Blimey it’s hard to remember!!! It’s a low water venue and difficult on big springs and low neaps...probably in the 10m to 11.5m range I guess....I assume I didn’t say?? We fished for a couple of hours down to low and back up a bit I think. Hope that helps cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing ok thanks....I went yesterday to try for a early season cod but to no avail....lol lowtide was at 14 30 and was 11.5 is it worth waiting for a month ....thx....
Definitely too early this far up channel.....late September when they first arrive into the new year. Cheers Ian
fan dabby dozy, nearly 22mins long ,this is what they want ,great vid yet again ,but ,chris needs oiling he is still squeaking , atb .
troy wales whacked an extra 5 minutes on the end just for you Troy! 😂
Setting up your rods etc.
john benson hi John thanks for watching! Yeah we probably were a bit far back the tide was ebbing quite quickly and unless you move every 15 minutes you do find yourself a way away! Laziness I guess! 😂 cheers Ian
@@ianclarkfishing x Look forward to watching more vids of your vidios cant go fishihing now to bloody old mate.
john benson ok John nice to hear from you 👍
I know your son I live with him in bc
patrick sparkes hi Patrick nice to hear from you! Some great fishing over in BC! Hopefully will be over there in August to fish the Fraser River! Cheers Ian