Great video Matt. I'm a south coast anglia and I share your frustration with all the preparation and traveling down from London only to blank but the old guy who taught me how to fish 30 years ago said to me "catching fish is a bonus just enjoy the day", I always take that on board because I have a lot of blanks but I enjoy the day , good luck to all out there. Brendon
Cool video buddy I was out the other night had blanked high tide was at 4.30 in morning I started at nearly low tide an give up by 1 in morning as my head lamp was not working lol was still a fun night in the wind an rain haha back out in a week 🎉
That's fishing indeed. We fished a beach on Saturday that produces rays - thornback, spotted and undulate on its day. Night, a steep shingle beach into deep water. A small tide but still running hard. A few dogfish for our troubles ! If they're not in front of you, you can't catch 'em !
Not been out since last summer! Not had time/energy and at the moment the fishing isn't great. March sometimes brings a few codling back through. On the flat sandy beaches near me (Bristol Channel) the rays are often on as night as you say. Walkback, plus had more success on the ebb here. Decent sized fish baits as shown. But if they aren't there, can't catch em! Enjoy your videos. Cheers.
Enjoyed the video Matt. I liked you having a section on prepping and baiting up in advance of the session, very informative, I dont live bait so like to see what can be used and set up in advance. Looking forward to more great content. Hopefully I'll get out more this year...
Seems everybody is struggling. That time of year.🥺 I haven't fished since last summer, but hoping to get back on it soon.🤞 Interesting baiting methods. I've never used a drill before, but hey, if it works for you, I'm not knocking it.😲🤣 I hope the fishing improves soon. But it still looked like a lovely day to be out.🌞 Sewerage pipes, and fallout pipes, used to be a good place for fish to fishing when I was younger. 💩 I look forward to your next video.🫣 Thanks for sharing.👍 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊
Thanks again mate, yea the fishing will turn on just need some slight change in conditions I’m sure of it. The point of baiting up like that was trying to do it with frozen baits that are ready and defrosted for the session I the morning .
Absolutely brilliant matt loved this video missed the last one totally forgot to have a look 😅 I really liked the angles on this video though it was absolutely superb!! 💯 such a shame you didn't get that ray next time better! 😊 and I totally agree with you on there's allot more too fishing than just catching fish it's the whole experience hope to speak to you soon on live or on direct messages 😊 thanks matt
In North Wexford we were blessed with a Spurdog invasion through the month of February. Caught many up to 14lb 10. I think they were following the whiting shoals in at night.
Great stuff , Many thanks . Wessex rig , 6/0 3/0 pennel on the running ledger with big squid or mackerel bait , top snood big worm bait on 3/0 . Can be deadly cose in .
Unlucky Matt, that's my local patch. You did everything right. I normally fish a bit further northeast of where you are plus inside the army range. The later can fish right up and over the tide for Rays. Unwashed squid can be very effective and not huge baits. I've not fished for them for a couple of years but they were showing in numbers in January in 2021 along that stretch in darkness.
Awesome again Matt fished that area in my teens. My old boss at Arcade Fisheries would give u a mouth full 4 useing a steel like u did , r u serious useing a drill ? Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick
I caught my only thornback last year in April. About 5lb - at night in amongst the dogfish and conger. To be fair I wasn't fishing or expecting 1 so it was pure luck.😅😅😅😅😅
Simular question to the last, but how often do you bring in the bigger baits to check? I'd imagine the tied on makerel etc would need checking less often?
Depends on tidal run. But maybe 30 minutes. I used to time that! Also I’ll bring in if any sign of missed bite. Originally match anglers suggest 20 mins for worm baits. Too many times have I reeled in to find no worms left!
Thanks for asking , it’s hard but I usually favour the fish before footage. Some of my better bass catches I didn’t set or check the camera - so the filming suffers but at least I land the fish
@Saltwater Angler I have experimented with a few things, including fresh water bait feeders at the top of the rig to add sent into the water, but I like to make a paste like chum in there . The only problem was that the plastic bait feeders sometimes broke off in the cast ..
Great video Matt. I'm a south coast anglia and I share your frustration with all the preparation and traveling down from London only to blank but the old guy who taught me how to fish 30 years ago said to me "catching fish is a bonus just enjoy the day", I always take that on board because I have a lot of blanks but I enjoy the day , good luck to all out there. Brendon
Thanks Brendon, yep I think you get the idea of this video perfectly!
Well done Matt. Great video as always. Take care buddy and tight lines 🎣👊
Thanks mate
Another good one thanks Matt. Lots of useful info there. Shame no Raymondos.
PS I saw you drop your Tripod! 😁😁 Stay safe & well! 🎣🎣👍👍
Dam it ! Thought I got away with that. I’ll try again in darkness
Great vid Matt. At least your out enjoying a good day.😊
Yep still enjoyable and I’ll return
Cool video buddy I was out the other night had blanked high tide was at 4.30 in morning I started at nearly low tide an give up by 1 in morning as my head lamp was not working lol was still a fun night in the wind an rain haha back out in a week 🎉
That’s tough good work though.It will make the better days even better
😂 that's fishing ...
When I do it....😅😅😅
Good for the soul😂
fantastic video mate doesn't matter if you blank you're still out there trying well done
Thanks, I’ll be back !
That's fishing indeed. We fished a beach on Saturday that produces rays - thornback, spotted and undulate on its day. Night, a steep shingle beach into deep water. A small tide but still running hard. A few dogfish for our troubles ! If they're not in front of you, you can't catch 'em !
Yep I think it’s understanding if it’s because of our angling skills or that the fish are not there
Excellent video :-) Also the first time I've ever seen anyone drill a hole through their bait :-D
Ha ! It’s what all the pros do 😂😂
@@SaltwaterAngler That must be where I'm going wrong then ?! 😂
Comedy gold mate definitely the most entertaining bait demonstration for Ray's iv see ever 🎣💪 the cordless was pure genius 🎓
Bringing a touch of class to CZcams 😂
Not been out since last summer! Not had time/energy and at the moment the fishing isn't great. March sometimes brings a few codling back through. On the flat sandy beaches near me (Bristol Channel) the rays are often on as night as you say. Walkback, plus had more success on the ebb here. Decent sized fish baits as shown. But if they aren't there, can't catch em! Enjoy your videos. Cheers.
Thanks again for your comments, interesting that your ebb fishes well
Fantastic video very informative ….. keep them coming
Thanks again 👍
Enjoyed the video Matt. I liked you having a section on prepping and baiting up in advance of the session, very informative, I dont live bait so like to see what can be used and set up in advance. Looking forward to more great content. Hopefully I'll get out more this year...
Thanks yes , trying to bait it frozen is the tricky part !
And hope you get out more then this year
Welcome to my world Blanks R Us 😊
They key is to avoid the dreaded 3 in a row. I had 6 blanks in a row last year for the Bass
Seems everybody is struggling. That time of year.🥺
I haven't fished since last summer, but hoping to get back on it soon.🤞
Interesting baiting methods. I've never used a drill before, but hey, if it works for you, I'm not knocking it.😲🤣
I hope the fishing improves soon. But it still looked like a lovely day to be out.🌞
Sewerage pipes, and fallout pipes, used to be a good place for fish to fishing when I was younger. 💩
I look forward to your next video.🫣
Thanks for sharing.👍
Take care and stay safe.😷🙊
Thanks again mate, yea the fishing will turn on just need some slight change in conditions I’m sure of it. The point of baiting up like that was trying to do it with frozen baits that are ready and defrosted for the session I the morning .
Absolutely brilliant matt loved this video missed the last one totally forgot to have a look 😅 I really liked the angles on this video though it was absolutely superb!! 💯 such a shame you didn't get that ray next time better! 😊 and I totally agree with you on there's allot more too fishing than just catching fish it's the whole experience hope to speak to you soon on live or on direct messages 😊 thanks matt
Thanks again mate, thought you might appreciate some of those bits - I’ll be back
Another great video today Matt, I was out fishing Saturday caught my first plaice of the season
Great, nice to see a plaice
In North Wexford we were blessed with a Spurdog invasion through the month of February. Caught many up to 14lb 10. I think they were following the whiting shoals in at night.
Interesting- you are a thoughtful angler noticing that. It’s something that the bass do as well. I’ve never caught a spur
Learnt a lot so cheers again from Jersey.
That’s the spirit 💪 I always say as long as I learn one thing that’s progress to getting better
Great stuff , Many thanks . Wessex rig , 6/0 3/0 pennel on the running ledger with big squid or mackerel bait , top snood big worm bait on 3/0 . Can be deadly cose in .
Good call
@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks . Tight lines .
Unlucky Matt, that's my local patch. You did everything right. I normally fish a bit further northeast of where you are plus inside the army range. The later can fish right up and over the tide for Rays. Unwashed squid can be very effective and not huge baits. I've not fished for them for a couple of years but they were showing in numbers in January in 2021 along that stretch in darkness.
Thanks yea I’ll move around a bit next trip , thanks for the advice - I recon a night trip in calm conditions - 2021 my best year for them
Haven't realy done much over the winter, but everything I have, hard blanks on the Bristol chanel on the Bristol side.
Tough time of year
Great effort sir thanks for sharing .
Thanks
You're an inspiration to keep at it. 👍
Next time those rays will be got !
Good vid. I took the boat about a mile off Sheppey last Wednesday got about 12 fish , dogs and tinks no rays though.
Hmm maybe they are not showing yet ?
Good video Matt. I know the location but your secret is safe with me. Nice view of dungeness in the distance.
I’m glad you do I get confused myself. Let’s give this beach a unique name !
great vid fish or no fish , look forward to your uploads
Thanks mate as always
Awesome again Matt fished that area in my teens. My old boss at Arcade Fisheries would give u a mouth full 4 useing a steel like u did , r u serious useing a drill ? Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick
Hi Nick , sorry for some reason I missed your comment this time. Ha it’s my special stinky drill bit !
Well the last two times I've been out it's been blanks 😢 I think a change of venue may be called for. Don't visit Seaton devon at the moment.
Ha ok thanks for the heads up - I’ve fished there quite a bit but never really done that well - Shaldon for you
I use a bicycle inner tube for casting
Yes thats a good one
Brilliant vid but I have enough unnecessary weight in my tackle box without taking a power drill to the beach too 😂
😀😀brilliant !
I caught my only thornback last year in April. About 5lb - at night in amongst the dogfish and conger. To be fair I wasn't fishing or expecting 1 so it was pure luck.😅😅😅😅😅
You got to be in it to win it plus they dont always hook themselves so i recon a bit of skill too Kerry
Simular question to the last, but how often do you bring in the bigger baits to check? I'd imagine the tied on makerel etc would need checking less often?
Depends on tidal run. But maybe 30 minutes. I used to time that! Also I’ll bring in if any sign of missed bite. Originally match anglers suggest 20 mins for worm baits. Too many times have I reeled in to find no worms left!
If using a feeder smash the bait works better, love the video keep at it.❤😊
Often do this yes 👍
Top stuff mate ,how much harder is it fish and film
Thanks for asking , it’s hard but I usually favour the fish before footage. Some of my better bass catches I didn’t set or check the camera - so the filming suffers but at least I land the fish
@@SaltwaterAngler
Ha ha fair point !! I find it hard enough with the dog and the radio to cope with
Nice compass
A family heirloom- nice to actually use something that’s not in an app
Hi Matt what line do you recommend for beach fishing bait casting setup ?
Hi Jordan follow the link in the comments to the tackle I use. It’s basically continental rods , braid and fixed spool
Drilling holes 😅
Do you need to tie off the bait elastic?
Ideally yes. I’m a bit messy with it but it should dig in a quick loop and tie will help keep it tidy
Great video new to sea fishing what line are you using on the 2 reels ?
Clive
Thanks, I’ll add this to the blog link in the description
New to seafishing what is the brand of your rod stand?
mattlingard02.wixsite.com/saltwater/post/sea-fishing-tackle-i-use is where I list the tackle I use
what's that orange fishing line?
Asso 15lb braid
Where did u get the lead u packed with sandeels ?
Good question- this was a bargain bucket find in the local tackle shop. But I’m sure you will find them aliexpress maybe
@@SaltwaterAngler thanks been after something like that for a while
You could try making one out of a bird feeder !
@Saltwater Angler I have experimented with a few things, including fresh water bait feeders at the top of the rig to add sent into the water, but I like to make a paste like chum in there .
The only problem was that the plastic bait feeders sometimes broke off in the cast ..
@@aronmcintosh8000 I like your ingenuity
I thought finger stall.
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Smash that LIKE for the blank. We all had those.
Lol yep I suppose I blank 1/8
Im getting the vibes surf bottom fishing won’t be my fortè
Got to try it 😂
y would u not have the cam on the rod tips
I don’t know what you mean
@@SaltwaterAngler we want 2 see the bites .
Camber ?
Looks like Dymchurch
Close yes , think any of this beach could produce on its day
Theres nothing worse than a sandy handle
Thats what she said