Some really good points here. I tend to make comparisons with my reservoir trout experience, both are predators/omnivores after all. Yes, don't be in a hurry to change your lure- I caught 90% of my fish on just three lures. Yes, don't think that because bass are sea fish they're not cautious, after I spotted a good bass turn away that was the last time I stood on a boulder. Get wet instead. Yes, wear polaroids, not just to spot fish following but to reveal bottom features too. Yes, don't be put off too much by water clarity. I've caught bass when its down to a foot visibility, and salmon when you couldn't see your hand in the water. Yes, stop the lure. Deadly, for all fish. With trout I 'hang' the lure for up to ten seconds, I know the fish are watching it drop, and eventually they just can't help themselves. Another tactic I've taken from my trout fishing experience is just casting out your lure and leaving it- a floater, obviously. I've used a small floating rap and a spitting wire like this, and once you've had a fish smash it it gives you the confidence to do it more often. You can't catch fish in the air, and like this it's fishing all the time. I call it dry fly fishing😀
Thanks for your comments. It’s always interesting to get input here on the channel from Game and course Anglers. In many ways us sea anglers are a bit behind. I’ve been reading falkus sea trout fishing and there are some superb insights in that book for sea lureing. It’s remind me to mend the line and get in the best position for drifting lures. Thanks again
Another good video Matt, some good tips there! Nice of you to put in a word for John and his Tuna too! I love it when CZcams anglers all chat & work together! 👍👍
Hello great video, wouldn’t beat yourself up about the treble situation. Played around with singles and went back to trebles as the drag of the rear treble is crucial to get the action on some lures. Singles can pull through the inside of the fishes mouth and barbless trebles just anchor in. generally now days I take the middle treble off and crush the barbs down. Happy bassing!
Another great vid, handy tips there. For me polorised glasses are really important they take so much glare out the water and you can really spot those fish especially if you are fishing from higher ground. Oh and thanks for the mention👍
And there's double satisfaction if you spot a fish cruising, cover and catch it! Just remember to take them off at sunset- I wear glasses so it's easy to do. (if you're senile, that is)
@@SaltwaterAngler Brixham breakwater is a favourite for a lot of angler's The Hope's Nose use to be a good spot Aswell but it's become very dangerous over the past 7/8 year's to many angler's massive fights a few stabbings so many Asian people there,but they literally take everything black bags filled to the brim 20 minutes walk back up and they dump the lot to much to carry,breaks my heart such a waste that's not fishing I'm affraid. All the best to you
Had a go today even though I knew it was all wrong. Bright sunshine, water like pea soup, wind blowing me across the mark in the wrong direction. But still steamed the 12 miles in the boat to try....only to blank for the first time ever! I learned that sometimes it really is all wrong and the fuel might be better burnt on more favourable conditions :)
Def rate first light fishing, as well as reacting to the right (as we may perceive it) conditions, wind in the right direction etc just grab rod and lures or bait and get out there its usually more productive. I'm also skeptical bout some flouros, ive got some in 9kg rating but it's far softer and thinner than what I'm used to, put some on a reel as a leader yesterday and will try it with a cpl cheaper lures to start.
Ha yea I have a rock pool I put new untested stuff through just in case! Great comment thanks always helps when the fluro is simular diameter as the braid for knot consistency I think..
Yea I found I changed the fluro every fish as it nicked it on a rock. But then Looking at game angling they present a fly on a lot lighter lines albeit in a easier environment
Lovely video mate. I fish Sussex rough ground mainly bait fishing I normally stop around mid jan and start again in march for the bass. Have you had much luck in feb?
Some nice fishing there fella try the Samson Enticer sub surface lure they are a killer for bass and a surfers wetsuit and booties is an idea also if your fishing off rocks or ledges add a small life jacket then your safe.
Nice one! Thanks for the tips, now we're in October I tend to use my drysuit and booties with the solid sole. I really should wear a life jacket too from some of these marks. Will try the entice thanks raymond
No way. I want to catch what takes my lures. Singles are crap and barbless are just asking to drop a fish after a headshake. You do you, but it's not for me.
Hiya mate I enjoyed that video but one of the things you brought up was getting wet to land or release your fish the is a simple solution a pair of waders of any kind also the comment about floro carbon I use 10lb which is fine in open water let's face it carp anglers really ever use anything heavier and they are fishing for 20lb+ fish in snaggy waters! And of course thanks for the shout out much appreciated mate 👍 One more thing I've got a day porgy fishing in a couple of weeks I really hope one of those pesky blue fins don't get to the bait first!!! 😉😂🎣👍
Ha ha yes those pesky tuna.... Getting wet meant getting in the water-with waders/dry suit! Not jeans like I wore once lol. 10lb great but it's those jagged rocks have lost too many lures by being nicked or rolled over on a bigger fish.10 in clear water sounds great. Thanks again for another thoughtful comment
More good advice. Keeping low is certainly important, don't go standing on boulders. I now have a check list for my gear, including the bloody obvious things like a reel.You only walk 30 minutes to a mark once without essential kit!
Good tips👍 and video. I can add one more tip: If you catch sea bass in specific place check this place every time when you came to fishing. In most cases you will find there another sea bass. Do you use jighead and grub too? This method work good in Israel
It would be interesting to try a lure from Israel. Yes its true here in the U.K usually more than one fish in a shoal. Bass swim in shoal size groups which is why large fish tend to be thought of solitary- they are not just less of them by the time they get big ! Thanks for the message
I like the idea of single hooks. What size do you use? Also, reading a book you recommended How to read Water. Fascinating. Thanks for your contributions. Well worth watching 👏
Cheers Andrew , glad you picked that book up I keep it nearby good to reference too. Regards singles I’m still experimenting really but the 2/0 size working well for my plugs - will do more on the brands in the summer
@@SaltwaterAngler thank you for getting back to me. I’m certainly going to change over to singles or as Henry Gilbey does..flatten the barbs. If you ever find yourself South Devon way, South Brent and fancy a meet up message me. I’m retired here and just started searching out some marks along the coast. 👍
One of my best lures for bass this year at Tywyn North Wales, has been an Abu Garcia Copper Mepps 7g. Took my PB sea fish on it too early August at Tywyn, which was a 5.2lb Mullet! Yes a Mullet on a lure in the mouth of the estuary one hour before high tide! I was shocked but what a great fight it put up.
@@SaltwaterAngler Tywyn has fished well this year especially the guys on yaks over the reef. I always fish the shore on estuary mouth, and the water has been quite clear the last month or so all bar a couple of days.
I don't see whiting on the float a good fishing method. Perhaps if the whiting was bait under a float 🤔 it might be worth a shot. I had my biggest Thornback ray on a live whiting, it was 19 pound
All my life I have used the whiting on flat and we catch plenty of seabass. The fish get attracted by the boy splash then they see the lure behind and attack.
Do bare in mind .. singles will alter the weight and action in some lures and they will not work the same .. so make sure you weight the trebble and the single etc so it's same weight..👍🏻
Some really good points here. I tend to make comparisons with my reservoir trout experience, both are predators/omnivores after all. Yes, don't be in a hurry to change your lure- I caught 90% of my fish on just three lures. Yes, don't think that because bass are sea fish they're not cautious, after I spotted a good bass turn away that was the last time I stood on a boulder. Get wet instead. Yes, wear polaroids, not just to spot fish following but to reveal bottom features too. Yes, don't be put off too much by water clarity. I've caught bass when its down to a foot visibility, and salmon when you couldn't see your hand in the water. Yes, stop the lure. Deadly, for all fish. With trout I 'hang' the lure for up to ten seconds, I know the fish are watching it drop, and eventually they just can't help themselves. Another tactic I've taken from my trout fishing experience is just casting out your lure and leaving it- a floater, obviously. I've used a small floating rap and a spitting wire like this, and once you've had a fish smash it it gives you the confidence to do it more often. You can't catch fish in the air, and like this it's fishing all the time. I call it dry fly fishing😀
Thanks for your comments. It’s always interesting to get input here on the channel from Game and course Anglers. In many ways us sea anglers are a bit behind. I’ve been reading falkus sea trout fishing and there are some superb insights in that book for sea lureing. It’s remind me to mend the line and get in the best position for drifting lures. Thanks again
Nice seeing bass going back to the sea to fight another angler!
Yes most were under 42cm anyway
Absolutely 👍😊
Another good video Matt, some good tips there! Nice of you to put in a word for John and his Tuna too! I love it when CZcams anglers all chat & work together! 👍👍
Hello great video, wouldn’t beat yourself up about the treble situation. Played around with singles and went back to trebles as the drag of the rear treble is crucial to get the action on some lures. Singles can pull through the inside of the fishes mouth and barbless trebles just anchor in. generally now days I take the middle treble off and crush the barbs down. Happy bassing!
Dont forget your pliers! Having to get those trebles out sometimes without them can be a little hazardous! Great video.
That's definitely something I love to forget!
Or swap your trebles for barbless singles....better for you and the fish.
Another great vid, handy tips there. For me polorised glasses are really important they take so much glare out the water and you can really spot those fish especially if you are fishing from higher ground. Oh and thanks for the mention👍
No worries, Amber lense my preferred for South Coast chalk. Offshore in Blue
And there's double satisfaction if you spot a fish cruising, cover and catch it! Just remember to take them off at sunset- I wear glasses so it's easy to do. (if you're senile, that is)
a good fishing vest is the way to go. it will hold all you need for a good sesh, if its got good pockets.
Excellent video well done on the catch and release, very informative throughout
Best wishes
Martin from Torquay Devon
Thank you Martin. Used to fish your area many moons ago Brixham breakwater a favourite
@@SaltwaterAngler
Brixham breakwater is a favourite for a lot of angler's
The Hope's Nose use to be a good spot Aswell but it's become very dangerous over the past 7/8 year's to many angler's massive fights a few stabbings so many Asian people there,but they literally take everything black bags filled to the brim 20 minutes walk back up and they dump the lot to much to carry,breaks my heart such a waste that's not fishing I'm affraid.
All the best to you
Lovely knowledge.. Thanks
Had a go today even though I knew it was all wrong. Bright sunshine, water like pea soup, wind blowing me across the mark in the wrong direction. But still steamed the 12 miles in the boat to try....only to blank for the first time ever! I learned that sometimes it really is all wrong and the fuel might be better burnt on more favourable conditions :)
The things we do eh. Although better to blank fishing than er go to the supermarket!
@@SaltwaterAngler My dad always said a bad day at sea is still better than a good day at work. Not a bad moto to live by!
@@IOMFishing was repeating that to myself yesterday after a 12 mile roundtrip walk to my fishing spot after blanking all day
Def rate first light fishing, as well as reacting to the right (as we may perceive it) conditions, wind in the right direction etc just grab rod and lures or bait and get out there its usually more productive. I'm also skeptical bout some flouros, ive got some in 9kg rating but it's far softer and thinner than what I'm used to, put some on a reel as a leader yesterday and will try it with a cpl cheaper lures to start.
Ha yea I have a rock pool I put new untested stuff through just in case! Great comment thanks always helps when the fluro is simular diameter as the braid for knot consistency I think..
12lb fluro works well too I find.
Yea I found I changed the fluro every fish as it nicked it on a rock. But then Looking at game angling they present a fly on a lot lighter lines albeit in a easier environment
@@TheShadow-33 what sorta diameter are we talking with 12lb, must be pretty thin around 0.12?
Billy Bass MAF welcomes suggestions?
Lovely video mate. I fish Sussex rough ground mainly bait fishing I normally stop around mid jan and start again in march for the bass. Have you had much luck in feb?
Some nice fishing there fella try the Samson Enticer sub surface lure they are a killer for bass and a surfers wetsuit and booties is an idea also if your fishing off rocks or ledges add a small life jacket then your safe.
Nice one! Thanks for the tips, now we're in October I tend to use my drysuit and booties with the solid sole. I really should wear a life jacket too from some of these marks. Will try the entice thanks raymond
singles all the way for me now and barbless so much easier ive never looked back since switching from trebles
No way. I want to catch what takes my lures. Singles are crap and barbless are just asking to drop a fish after a headshake. You do you, but it's not for me.
Hiya mate I enjoyed that video but one of the things you brought up was getting wet to land or release your fish the is a simple solution a pair of waders of any kind also the comment about floro carbon I use 10lb which is fine in open water let's face it carp anglers really ever use anything heavier and they are fishing for 20lb+ fish in snaggy waters! And of course thanks for the shout out much appreciated mate 👍
One more thing I've got a day porgy fishing in a couple of weeks I really hope one of those pesky blue fins don't get to the bait first!!! 😉😂🎣👍
Ha ha yes those pesky tuna.... Getting wet meant getting in the water-with waders/dry suit! Not jeans like I wore once lol. 10lb great but it's those jagged rocks have lost too many lures by being nicked or rolled over on a bigger fish.10 in clear water sounds great. Thanks again for another thoughtful comment
Hey Matt
Looks like itll be a few early sessions for me then!
Give Seaguar ace hard fluoro leader go bud. The 19 pound 0.33mm stuff is so thin, silky and stupidly strong. Love the vids mate 👍🏼
More good advice. Keeping low is certainly important, don't go standing on boulders. I now have a check list for my gear, including the bloody obvious things like a reel.You only walk 30 minutes to a mark once without essential kit!
Ha yes I’ve done it without a leader by usually keep a reel on the rod so as not to forget !
Good tips👍 and video.
I can add one more tip:
If you catch sea bass in specific place check this place every time when you came to fishing. In most cases you will find there another sea bass.
Do you use jighead and grub too? This method work good in Israel
It would be interesting to try a lure from Israel. Yes its true here in the U.K usually more than one fish in a shoal. Bass swim in shoal size groups which is why large fish tend to be thought of solitary- they are not just less of them by the time they get big ! Thanks for the message
@@SaltwaterAngler
Check it, hope it will work in UK as Israel.
Color perl of bone are the best here.
I like the idea of single hooks. What size do you use? Also, reading a book you recommended How to read Water. Fascinating. Thanks for your contributions. Well worth watching 👏
Cheers Andrew , glad you picked that book up I keep it nearby good to reference too. Regards singles I’m still experimenting really but the 2/0 size working well for my plugs - will do more on the brands in the summer
@@SaltwaterAngler thank you for getting back to me. I’m certainly going to change over to singles or as Henry Gilbey does..flatten the barbs. If you ever find yourself South Devon way, South Brent and fancy a meet up message me. I’m retired here and just started searching out some marks along the coast. 👍
Come fishing to Teignmouth Devon.
Dan Mex
One of my best lures for bass this year at Tywyn North Wales, has been an Abu Garcia Copper Mepps 7g. Took my PB sea fish on it too early August at Tywyn, which was a 5.2lb Mullet!
Yes a Mullet on a lure in the mouth of the estuary one hour before high tide! I was shocked but what a great fight it put up.
Great way to fish! Metals seem to do better on North Wales deeper marks over granite and harder bedrock. Deep clear water I dream of
@@SaltwaterAngler Tywyn has fished well this year especially the guys on yaks over the reef. I always fish the shore on estuary mouth, and the water has been quite clear the last month or so all bar a couple of days.
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
I don't see whiting on the float a good fishing method. Perhaps if the whiting was bait under a float 🤔 it might be worth a shot. I had my biggest Thornback ray on a live whiting, it was 19 pound
Nice 👍🏻...
All my life I have used the whiting on flat and we catch plenty of seabass. The fish get attracted by the boy splash then they see the lure behind and attack.
Very true
Do bare in mind .. singles will alter the weight and action in some lures and they will not work the same .. so make sure you weight the trebble and the single etc so it's same weight..👍🏻
👍
Love it
Great !
Shared keep up the good work
Thanks Daniel
Circles for me, even on the lures
Yes good one , I’m in transition about half done now
May I ask why you are winding with your right hand in the first image and then with the left in the next
Well spotted. I use my left hand to reel in and right to hold the rod at all times. The video has been flipped in editing!
Great tips 👍👍
Nice job... which is the white and orange lure you're using?
Thanks 👍
not sure theres a few here- drift shad maybe ? or the Spitting wire
Hi, great channel. Can you tell a total noob what fishing upside means?
Uptide ? Casting toward the tide and bringing the lure back with the running tide because a fish moves with the flow of water not against it
@@SaltwaterAngler Yes I meant uptide, thank you very much for the reply. Penny has dropped, not sure why I struggled with that one,
Travelling light ? Cliff Richard 1961 !
Before my time !
great video dude
thanks for sharing a nice video 👍🏻🎣🎣
can you tell me what features you use Rod pls thank you🎣🎣👍🏻
Yes it's all in the notes underneath and in the next video
@@SaltwaterAngler Rod Links are DEAD no info .
Thanks will update
What lure are you using
Man I always forget polarized glasses...
Ha ha I need about 10 pairs in various locations I think
Do you ever fish with a Lure Go? weedless
Yep another good one 👍
What reel are you using please ?
Shimano Sedona .. it’s the cheapest one with the hugane gearing they are not sealed reels but very close and it’s taken a pounding and survived
What rod and reel you use in this?
You also need to realize to stop putting your fingers in their gills.
Thanks