Lure Fishing the Greek island of Crete

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2022
  • Firstly a massive thanks to the 200 of you that have subscribed to the channel! I can't quite believe that there's that many people who want to watch my attempts at fishing 🤣
    Secondly, the Wales roadtrip videos will continue over the coming weeks, I'm going to aim to release a new video every sunday morning, but hit the notification bell to get an alert when they go live!
    I'm off to Mexico in a couple of weeks, chasing some big fish, so head on over to Instagram for the latest on that trip.
    invitescon...
    Also, let me know your thoughts on fresh water fishing. Do you fish a mix or are you fixed on one type like me? I do like the thought of finding some local big pike, but the thought of fishing in puddles doesn't grab me in the slightest 😉
    Finally, hope you enjoy the footage from Greece. Some stunning scenery, unfortunately very light on fish, maybe a sign of how heavily fished the waters have been over the years?
    As always, until next time, take care and tight lines!
    Alex
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Komentáře • 66

  • @Stoenered
    @Stoenered Před rokem +1

    That crab look like something from Pokémon!! Hahaha. Enjoyed the video and beautiful island...Tight lines buddy

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      I gotta catch em all! Haha thanks Choon, take care!

  • @richyp7126
    @richyp7126 Před 26 dny

    Been down that road also. Only luck I’ve had from Greece was fishing the witching hour into darkness for sea bass and if you keep fishing to just after dark you’ll sometimes snag a barracuda. Try to fish the slightly rougher areas of ocean from the rocks. Use advanced smoojing tactics on the missus to convince her to be done and dusted with dinner by 8pm.

  • @patwilbourne
    @patwilbourne Před rokem +1

    Spot on 🤞🎣 I fish all kinds of fishing so I would say give the lake a go .. 👍 And Tight Lines.

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem +1

      I definitely fancy going after pike and catfish, so watch this space Pat 🎣

  • @neillindsay2687
    @neillindsay2687 Před rokem +4

    I’ve never had any luck spinning with lures on holiday wherever we’ve been. Best to use floats with a couple of foot dropper and vary depth to suit. Day old crusty bread which has turned rubbery stays on the hook longer after being attacked by mullet/bass etc.

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      I've had some great fun with lures in many countries. But I've also bought a small float setup for when the lures aren't working.

    • @stevenhunter9614
      @stevenhunter9614 Před 4 dny +1

      Yes same... Lure fishing has been tough for me in Greece. Best I done was mullet on bread... Caught a few but they quite quickly become very shy. For fun though, try fake maggots just off the beach lots of colourful little fish.

  • @WayneD1971
    @WayneD1971 Před rokem +2

    Hi been catching up on your content and really have enjoyed what you have been producing keep up the great work. Has brought back some great memories of sea fishing with my Dad when I used to live in Bridlington and fishing Danes Dyke and when I was old enough fishing off Bempton and Flamborough cliffs. Now I coarse fish jack of all trades master of none which is how I found your channel looking up fishing on the river Hull. So I'm sure you've got it covered but need any advice, tips etc give me a shout.

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem +1

      Glad you're enjoying the channel mate. I'm thinking of trying my hand at piking just so I don't have to travel quite as far every time I want to fish haha.
      I'll always take advice mate. I haven't fished much north of hornsea so any spots you'd recommend up that way would be great.

    • @WayneD1971
      @WayneD1971 Před rokem +1

      @The Awful Angler piking advise wise tools for the job long nosed forceps pliers and long reach bolt cutters Dont leave a take to long better to hit the run early than risk deep hooking a pike. Location to fish brid pier can be good at times. Danes dyke for rough ground fishing as for Bempton and Flamborough cliff there a different beast strong gear and a some sort of pole to hold the line out away from the cliffs as you bring the fish up. I remember my dad had a 9lb cod off Flamborough cliffs but had to walk his rod back over the golf course couldn't wind the fish up. I'm sat on the end of the pole and another friend holding his line up over a fence.

  • @robertdean3800
    @robertdean3800 Před rokem +2

    Only ever fished freshwater but thinking of trying a bit of sea fishing after watching your vids great content and keeping it real no bs

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem +1

      Cheers Robert! I'm going the other way. Been watching a few videos and going to give freshwater a go, so stay tuned for those videos.
      Sea fishing will always be my main passion though!

  • @dannycrane7663
    @dannycrane7663 Před rokem +1

    I do mixed fishing I'd like to see you doing some fresh water fishing. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      I gave it a crack earlier this year, there's a video on here of that. Can't say it got me hooked, but I'm keen to give it more attention next year that's for sure!

  • @andrewnanson565
    @andrewnanson565 Před rokem +2

    Course angling as I live just outside London. Enjoy you videos as only go salt when on holiday

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem +1

      I don't think I could live further from the coast, so sea fishing makes for the second worst hobby choice after downhill skiing 😅

  • @malcolmfunnell4501
    @malcolmfunnell4501 Před rokem +1

    Very refreshing more blog’s please

  • @ianhall6516
    @ianhall6516 Před rokem +1

    Hi mate yeah love doing all 3 types of fishing, get yourself a feeder rod and some cage feeders be interesting to see how you do . Keep up the great vids 👍

  • @alexargiris1291
    @alexargiris1291 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ευχαριστούμε!!!

  • @davidlong7086
    @davidlong7086 Před rokem +1

    I used to do solely sea fishing living up here in Northumberland when I was younger but got sick of catching nowt a friend of the wife suggested I try fly fishing with her husband and have never looked back but I still keep a beach rod and tackle handy.

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem +1

      I'd love to give fly fishing a go this year. The old boy across the road used to be in to it massively, he keeps promising to show me the ropes. 🤞🏼

  • @mickwalsh8136
    @mickwalsh8136 Před rokem +2

    You'd have been better free lining bread as a lot of those locations ,the harbour, inlets etc the fish were probably mullet,just an idea for next time, I take 2 telescopic rods, floats,small leads ,hooks etc,buy squid and raw prawn from the supermarket, Bingo, tight lines buddy

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      I had the gear to do that with me as well just never geared up for it...next time though ay? Tight lines buddy

  • @andrewhaden7822
    @andrewhaden7822 Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed that one

  • @aldomcgowan6561
    @aldomcgowan6561 Před rokem +1

    Mixed fishing for me good video

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      I might have to give the puddles a go at this rate 🤣 cheers buddy!

  • @devonshire5482
    @devonshire5482 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello m8. I'm off to Crete in May. Do you need a fishing permit for sea fishing and are there any tackle shops to buy some gear? Cheers

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You didn't need a licence when I went, worth just doubling checking, but I don't think that's changed. There were no tackle shops where we stayed but Google will quickly tell you where your local store it

  • @leonmarkrodziewicz279
    @leonmarkrodziewicz279 Před rokem +1

    I prefer salt water fishing but happy to watch either!

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      Glad to hear it Leon, I'll be trying lots of new stuff this year 👍🏼

  • @fishing-fiend
    @fishing-fiend Před rokem +1

    After quite a few blanking sessions in the Med using lures... the penny finally dropped for me that the locals have fished out nearly everything that swims. Dexter wedges and other metals and lures don't catch you any fish.. because there is nothing left big enough to eat them. I've switched over to micro lures and drop shotting now and am doing much better on holidays. 4cm soft lures is max size... size 16 hooks and 2lb hook lengths plenty of small bream left, and small wrasse... keep you busy all session long

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem +1

      Yeah it's really disappointing.
      Might be a bit sad but if possible I like to have a mooch about the local fish markets or see what the boats are bringing in, some of their catch I wouldn't even use as bait never mind feed the family!

    • @nikosmpigikakis6213
      @nikosmpigikakis6213 Před 10 měsíci

      @@theawfulangler There are still a lot of big fish in the med....
      You are just using lures and techniques that dont work in our waters, georgioupoli has a lot of seabass and big ones but you will never catch one using a spoon.. try topwater lures at the first and last light of the day and big minnows 20cm+ to provoke them to strike, also looks like you are trolling very fast optimal trolling speed is at 2,5-3 knotts.
      Next time you find yourself in crete ask a local tackle shop to quide you on what lures to use or send a pm i would be happy to show you around !

  • @kizonlinex
    @kizonlinex Před rokem +1

    Smashing it mate 👌 carp fishing on the channel soon? 👀

  • @mikeclifford9366
    @mikeclifford9366 Před rokem +1

    Did you catch any fish in the entire video? 😮

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      Not a one! Gave it everything all week, across multiple spots too, and from shore and boat, and not a knock! Stunning place though!

    • @mikeclifford9366
      @mikeclifford9366 Před rokem +1

      @@theawfulangler I'll be staying on Chania harbor and in Rethimnon soon. Gotta be something there.

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      We spent a day around Chania. Stunning place. Didn't fish although there were plenty swimming about. I'd free line bread in the harbour.

  • @michaelswinden3772
    @michaelswinden3772 Před rokem +2

    Love how normal you are lol hate when people are over fake. Love the vids love the fishing keep it it pal

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      Cheers Michael, unfortunately that means a lot of videos that include blanks 🤣 but there's usually some sort of cock up that provides a bit of entertainment at least 👍🏼

  • @fifall6253
    @fifall6253 Před rokem +2

    Im going there for a vacation in april. Is it worth it to bring my fishing stuff with me? And how about the permits and others stuff? Id appriciate an answer alot😊

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      Hey!
      You can't catch fish without your gear, so I'd always say its worth taking it with you. Make sure you take a light float setup with you too, it may prove more successful than lures.
      When I went, they had removed the need for permits. But its always worth a quick check on Google to be sure that's still the case.

    • @fifall6253
      @fifall6253 Před rokem +1

      @@theawfulangler I love lure fishing. Does something like jigs work?

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      I had no luck, but that's fishing, it could be none stop fishing when you go 🤞🏼

  • @seafishinggirl
    @seafishinggirl Před 4 dny +1

    Strictly saltwater only

  • @brendanowens288
    @brendanowens288 Před rokem +1

    im going on hilday to vrete at some stage whats the criac with the regulations about fishing

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      Hey Brendan
      When I went, they had removed the need for fishing permits. But it's always worth a quick Google to confirm nothings changed.

  • @felgate11
    @felgate11 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm a Match Lake angler but enjoy watching your salt water ventures - would love to see you on the Lake near you, & would definitely be willing to help with a few tips. 🎣🎣🎣

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před 5 měsíci

      Lots of my mates are lake anglers, there's just something about it that doesn't quite appeal to me. I think it's that, most of the lakes need memberships or you need to know someone, and I like my isolation 😂

  • @angelevstatiev8522
    @angelevstatiev8522 Před rokem +1

    Здравей бях на почивка Фанари и си купих ваксинирана херинга от супера на Фанари просто уникално приготвена солено пушена херинга никаде не съм ял подобно приготвена херинга със собствен хайвер във корема си супер деликатес 2022

    • @theawfulangler
      @theawfulangler  Před rokem

      That sound delicious! I remember when I was a child my dad took me to a traditional family ran smoke house in whitby, I've never had anything like it to this day!

  • @dukeonthewater
    @dukeonthewater Před rokem +1

    Pure salt 🙃

  • @robinhooduk8255
    @robinhooduk8255 Před měsícem

    i lived in greece for a year and its very simple why you didnt catch its because of of greece it totally over fished, the greeks have very loose morals when it comes to rules and regulations in general and the fishing really suffers, the whole coastline of create where i lived was just baron and devoid of any life/ecosystem.

  • @Aaron-pu9gg
    @Aaron-pu9gg Před 27 dny

    Trolling to fast

  • @gumpysee3644
    @gumpysee3644 Před rokem

    your going far to fast for trolling dude . about 3 knots is best

  • @cigsandbeer4115
    @cigsandbeer4115 Před rokem +1

    what month were you here fishing?