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Bristol Channel Summer Fishing- Bass Fishing In WILD Seas!
Myself and pal Joe Thompson headed for the Somerset reefs on a particularly windy day to target bass. Things went nicely to plan even though the weather was pretty upside down. A big sea encouraged the fish to feed and despite the conditions we were faced with it was an enjoyable few hours by the sea!
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Bristol Channel Fishing- EVERYTHING You Need To Know (who doesn't do tip 4?)
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The Bristol Channel features many fantastic venues that can produce some excellent fish, but they are often snaggy and take some thinking about to get the most out of them. There are however some clever ways to make life a whole lot easier and drastically increase your chances of catching the fish you target. As always, I love to hear your feedback and if there’s anything that you feel I have m...
Bristol Channel Fishing- BIG Smoothhound And Other Species
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Over the course of a week, as is often the case around this time, I made the time to search for smoothhounds. My client, Joe Thompson, had enquired some time ago about a session to target these fantastic fighting fish and as you'll see, he wasn't to be disappointed. Join Joe and I as we set about hitting the target and bump in to another friend along the way.
Bristol Channel Fishing- Low Water Somerset Reef Session With Dai Llewellyn
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Join me as I fish alongside Dai Llewellyn, a highly successful match angler and tournament caster, as we fish for whatever might be swimming past us during an early summer session on the Somerset reefs.
Chesil Beach Plaice Fishing- April 2022
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This video tells the tale of a spring trip to Chesil Beach to target the resident plaice population. As you will see, the weather was very British to say the least! Thankfully the plaice were keen to feed and for the majority of the session, the sun shone.
Bristol Channel Fishing- Spring 2022, Beware The East Wind
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When weather conditions are not what you expect them to be, what is the outcome? See how I fare on one of the channel's more picturesque marks during a spring time session when the weather was far from spring-like. Special thanks to my good friend, Michael Constantino, all the way from Nashville for his beautiful guitar work on this episode.
Bristol Channel Fishing- My One Tip To Catch More Fish.
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I'm often asked for tips and advice when it comes to targeting a specific type of fish from the shores of the Bristol Channel. This is always my answer! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-big-climb
Bristol Channel Fishing- Beautiful Venues And BIG Fish (Eventually)
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Join me as I fish for summer smoothhounds and winter bull huss on the lower reaches of the Bristol Channel coast at two spectacular locations. The first half of this video was shot in June of 2021 and although the fishing was slow, this was until recently the last opportunity I had to put a video together. As you’ll see, the winter fishing session more than made up for this with numerous fish c...
Bristol Channel Beach Fishing- An Easy Summer's Evening Venue
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The Bristol Channel isn't all about tackle hungry rock marks and fast tides. This video focusses on a recent guided session where myself and client Jon enjoyed a very relaxing session on an empty beach bathed in warm evening sunshine. As with any fishing experience, there are many sights to behold along the way.....
Bristol Channel Fishing- Almost Beaten By The Bass
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When a change in weather conditions over night meant a session at a certain mark wasn't favourable, I ditched my plan that involved returning to my original venue, adapted my thinking, grabbed the bass rod and headed out to somewhere that I was certain would produce the goods. This one really is a show of two halves, in many ways.
Bristol Channel Bass Fishing- Early Summer Fun In The Sun
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When an open coast bass foray failed to produce the goods and every single bait seemed to be intercepted by small codling, I changed tactics and headed for a venue tucked out of the main run of tide in an effort to avoid these nuisance fish. Joined by my friend John Drury, we enjoyed some tremendous sport on light tackle and actually managed to avoid the codling altogether.
Bristol Channel Sea Fishing- Spectacular Weather Session At A Unique Place
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Faced with one of the biggest tides of the year and a few free hours to head out on to the craggy coast of the Bristol Channel, I decided to edge my bets on an old haunt of yesteryear. It was a joy to experience what were once familiar surroundings again and to simply let myself become immersed in the glorious sunshine. In stark contrast, the second part of the video shows how conditions can ch...
Bristol Channel Bass Fishing- Light Tackle, Further Endeavours
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Somer further insight in to this exhilarating style of fishing that is seldom practised here on the Bristol Channel coastline.
Bristol Channel Fishing- Guided Session Insight, Rays, Codling And Conger
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Bristol Channel Fishing- Guided Session Insight, Rays, Codling And Conger
Bristol Channel Bass Fishing- My Light Tackle Approach
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Bristol Channel Bass Fishing- My Light Tackle Approach
Bristol Channel Night And Day Fishing - Double Figure Fish
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Bristol Channel Night And Day Fishing - Double Figure Fish
Bristol Channel Spring Fishing- Double Figure Ray Pursuit
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Bristol Channel Spring Fishing- Double Figure Ray Pursuit
Bristol Channel Winter Fishing- Short Morning Session
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Bristol Channel Winter Fishing- Short Morning Session
Bristol Channel Cod Fishing - Tackling The Spring Run
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Bristol Channel Cod Fishing - Tackling The Spring Run
Kewstoke Rocks, Bristol Channel - Short summer afternoon session
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Kewstoke Rocks, Bristol Channel - Short summer afternoon session
Sandpoint, Bristol Channel - Fishing mark oversight and species breakdown
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Sandpoint, Bristol Channel - Fishing mark oversight and species breakdown
BIG Bristol Channel Thornback Ray
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BIG Bristol Channel Thornback Ray
Hunting Bristol Channel Smoothhounds
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Hunting Bristol Channel Smoothhounds
HUGE Bristol Channel Shore-Caught Conger Eel
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HUGE Bristol Channel Shore-Caught Conger Eel
Fishing For Small Eyed and Spotted Rays- Lower Bristol Channel
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Fishing For Small Eyed and Spotted Rays- Lower Bristol Channel
Fishing On Chesil Beach After A Summer Storm
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Fishing On Chesil Beach After A Summer Storm
Chesil Beach- A Busy Ray Fishing Session
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Chesil Beach- A Busy Ray Fishing Session

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  • @ecologygarden
    @ecologygarden 2 дні тому

    loving your videos

  • @matt01506
    @matt01506 15 днів тому

    The conger behaves a damn sight better than Anguilla Anguilla !

  • @gavinworrow4801
    @gavinworrow4801 22 дні тому

    awsome video, cracking bass fella.

  • @PaulRea-w3c
    @PaulRea-w3c Місяць тому

    Why do you have your real at the bottom? I cannot understand why everyone seems to be changing to having their real at the bottom. I’m disabled and in a wheelchair and I just don’t understand. Please let me know.

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler Місяць тому

      @@PaulRea-w3c Using the reel at the bottom makes a powerful rod feel softer, snd so easier to compress and cast. It also frees up your stronger right hand to concentrate on the cast. This is nothing new, anglers have been doing this for at least the last 30 years.

  • @DaiHGowerWales
    @DaiHGowerWales 2 місяці тому

    Great video. One thing. I think you missed an important part of multiplier reel classification that could confuse thru ommission. Most of us slightly older sea anglers would grade multipliers on the basis of 5000 or 6000 or 7000 sized reels. More specifically an ABU 5000 or 5500 would be a baitcaster type (eg small/lures or Salmon spinning), an ABU 6500 would be your go to all round reel (optimum tournament casting distance and light to medium beach), then the ABU 7000 or 7500 reel ( heavy duty / rougher ground but doesnt cast as far as 6500). So the Daiwa 6RM or 6HM tallied with the Abu 6500 Ambassadeur Rocket or Mag Elite. The Daiwa 7HT is bigger nearly equating to to the ABU Ambassadeur 7000CT or 7500CS The now popular PENN Casting Special II are probably best classed as 6800 or there abouts on this scale. ie heavier duty and definitely rough ground but very good casters. Abu would then do the old Ambassadeur 8000 or 9000 for boat work. Superb reels in their day so smooth. I just dont recognise the 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 sizes you cited. I think it is a recognition of the Penn SLOSH20 ( equiv to 6500) and SLOSH30 ( equiv to ABU7000/7500) but most old skool tackle shops would still ask you if you want a '6000/6500' sized or a '7000/7500' sized reel meaning do you want a light-medium beach but full distance caster .....or a heavier rougher ground reel.

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler Місяць тому

      That took some reading, but you’re quite right, I decided to keep things very simple in this video. Thanks for the comment!

  • @cliveclerkenville2637
    @cliveclerkenville2637 2 місяці тому

    BBC Verify my ar*e

  • @tomjenkinson8958
    @tomjenkinson8958 3 місяці тому

    How do you rate your Smock

  • @daipigeon7561
    @daipigeon7561 4 місяці тому

    Just come across this video what a great video indeed May i ask what mark this was I'm in south wales

  • @marcwazza7
    @marcwazza7 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant videos. I like to wait for him to say in all his videos “ I think it’s weed” before pulling out a fish. 😂

  • @marcwazza7
    @marcwazza7 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant informative video 👍🏼

  • @kurtedwards1312
    @kurtedwards1312 6 місяців тому

    Would you be able too tell me what beach this please

  • @Ror0009
    @Ror0009 7 місяців тому

    can someone explain 6:14 how do you get the swviel of you rig and the line into the clip, without tying a knot

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler 6 місяців тому

      You tie a link to the end of your shock leader at home, to save doing it on the beach. You then clip the swivel of the rig on to the clip that you have tied on to the end of the shock leader.

  • @allenbrown8158
    @allenbrown8158 9 місяців тому

    Well done you covered all the basics, still waiting to see the flouro rod tapes in the dark. cheers

  • @mattgosling2657
    @mattgosling2657 9 місяців тому

    Those bullhuss are pretty looking fish

  • @mattgosling2657
    @mattgosling2657 9 місяців тому

    I'm going to Minehead in a couple of months just to spend a week fishing, can anyone recommend two decent quality fixed spool reels, roughly costing around £70 each. I want something that will hold plenty of mono rather than braid. In fact any tackle info would be good as I haven't bought anything yet, need couple decent rods too.

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler 9 місяців тому

      Hi Matt, something like this would be ideal. You don’t need anything too fancy if you’re new to the sport🙂🎣 www.veals.co.uk/product/sonik-dominator-xs-10000-surf-reel/?aff=27

    • @mattgosling2657
      @mattgosling2657 9 місяців тому

      @thegamblingangler thanks for taking the time to answer buddy, I'd actually been looking at sonik reels already so I'm gonna buy a couple. Also could you recommend a couple of decent rods for the Bristol channel roughly £100 each. I plan to start doing a bit of sea fishing when I get my driving licence sorted.

  • @bhghjhjlbhb357
    @bhghjhjlbhb357 9 місяців тому

    Great vid, thanks, What rods and reels did you use?

  • @mattgosling2657
    @mattgosling2657 11 місяців тому

    I'm gonna be booking a week at st,Audries, Minehead in a month or so. I'd be really grateful if anyone could tell me the best sort of dates for smooth hounds and catching some conger, thank you so very much for anyone who replies, I've never been to the Bristol channel before and haven't even sea fished for years but I really don't want to pay for a weeks caravan to spend a full day not catching anything cos the only reason for going is the fishing.

  • @mrpharcyde11
    @mrpharcyde11 Рік тому

    Thanks for the info, what mark is that you are fishing Bristol? 😊

  • @Jean-ClaudeBrun
    @Jean-ClaudeBrun Рік тому

    can I ask if you return these fish alive?

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler Рік тому

      Yes they were returned, but I’m intrigued why you ask?

  • @tbrownhill
    @tbrownhill Рік тому

    Great vid Jensen,,,same everywhere salmon,seatrout cod,,all killed /poisioned by humans,sad really,

  • @neilingleson2626
    @neilingleson2626 Рік тому

    Where is this

  • @simondavies1900
    @simondavies1900 Рік тому

    Hi great video where can you park for that beach please

  • @FrigginMossies
    @FrigginMossies Рік тому

    Legend 👍

  • @enzobillion9324
    @enzobillion9324 Рік тому

    Great video, Where was this?

  • @robinmoore1994
    @robinmoore1994 Рік тому

    you make a lot of sense,cheers

  • @colinbennington4157
    @colinbennington4157 Рік тому

    These guys are amazing, always order off VMO, they give you great advice on tackle, and phone you back for requirements. Top guys.

  • @Dboy_2901
    @Dboy_2901 Рік тому

    What tides and times do you recommend fishing the south side of sand point? Live your vids btw

  • @harryworkman7245
    @harryworkman7245 Рік тому

    Whats the name of the clip you have for holding rotten bottom to the splash down clip bud?

  • @mananddog9884
    @mananddog9884 Рік тому

    Nice video! What camera are you using to film? Thanks

  • @robert-hh2ft
    @robert-hh2ft Рік тому

    me and my brother michael and ron at night in december in 1991 at chesil beach it was very cold all we got was pouting

  • @robert-hh2ft
    @robert-hh2ft Рік тому

    ive now got serious mental health issues but i used to love this kind of fishing and at chesil beach in 1991

  • @richardparsons9573
    @richardparsons9573 Рік тому

    Just got another sub, been watching and learning, great content m8😊

  • @richardparsons9573
    @richardparsons9573 Рік тому

    Hi buddy, only fished the channel once, fast tides their, but good fish

  • @danielviragh907
    @danielviragh907 Рік тому

    Thanks 😊

  • @spencerchurchyard7755
    @spencerchurchyard7755 Рік тому

    Just found your channel, Great video. When that rod tip went over i thought did he have a coffee in one hand & a sandwich in the other?. Amount of times that's happened to me in the past.

  • @adrianbryant7342
    @adrianbryant7342 Рік тому

    That's how it goes sometimes at least it wasn't a blank and a nice little Ray.

  • @dn744
    @dn744 Рік тому

    Yes, that pain of watching the fish before it goes. Worse than a dear John lol 😆

  • @jimmykelly5262
    @jimmykelly5262 Рік тому

    Great session mate , I'm thinking of fishing Bristol channel June time would like to catch huss, rays conger or whatever may be about that time of year . Any suggestions on where to fish would be very much appreciated, not seen any new material from you hope your fit and well . Again top angling by you

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler Рік тому

      If it’s rays you want, the upper part of the Bristol Channel around Weston will be full of thornback. For huss, I’d try Porlock after dark with big baits not too far out. All good, just haven’t the time right now to make more videos🎣

  • @rickyfinn2763
    @rickyfinn2763 Рік тому

    I thought after the rain the channel wouldve become quite quite brackish. Is that true or my inexperience? I've blanked after heavy rains before and was told as such, advice welcome

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler Рік тому

      Yes, the upper channel can become difficult after heavy rain and it also washes a lot of grass and debris out of the rivers. Never ideal fishing conditions!

  • @nathandavies6857
    @nathandavies6857 2 роки тому

    Cracking video once again mate and a nice codling...the cod have declined over the years due to the government stopping the sewage being disgarded through the Bristol channels sewage pipes...this meant the rag beds diclining rapidly so no natural food on the sea bed for the cod to feed on....plus you got the trawlers mopping up the small codling so there's no reproduction..we used to catch cod in abundance down cardiff foreshore back 15 years ago

  • @alanbobbymcguire5099
    @alanbobbymcguire5099 2 роки тому

    Lovely vid. Let’s us northerners see how things are done down south.

  • @graemeelliott4147
    @graemeelliott4147 2 роки тому

    I see so many anglers fishing for bass with the rod in a tripod like this and missing a lot of bites. A light weight bass rod is made to be held. Touch ledgering is the way to go for bass.

    • @thegamblingangler
      @thegamblingangler 2 роки тому

      It is nice to hold the rod, but when fishing two it’s not practical. Hook up rate is probably 80-90% and I’m happy enough with that🙂🎣

    • @graemeelliott8276
      @graemeelliott8276 2 роки тому

      @@thegamblingangler I agree, it's not a technique for two rods...although I sometimes put a second rod in the tripod as a bonus on occasions. However, I'm mostly using the one rod and roving. If a bass picks up my bait I usually know about it before he does. If they pick up your bait and spit it before you get to the tripod they rarely return in my experience. This is exactly what happened in this video. Your hook up rate was 50%.

    • @graemeelliott4147
      @graemeelliott4147 2 роки тому

      @@graemeelliott8276 Great videos by the way. I really enjoy them all.

  • @jimmykelly5262
    @jimmykelly5262 2 роки тому

    I need to go there where is it Jensen

  • @jimmykelly5262
    @jimmykelly5262 2 роки тому

    Hi Jensen can you give me any advice on spots to fish the Bristol channel in say June, July or August . Hopefully to fish many species and especially huss . Planning a few days trip this year tyvm mate top angling

  • @adrianbryant7342
    @adrianbryant7342 2 роки тому

    A nice bass and what a shame the first one got away. A very nice video well done 👍

  • @markfrancis1766
    @markfrancis1766 2 роки тому

    I know the channel and its spots very well. I love your fishing vids. The throw offs get me at the beginning 😉.. I guess no one likes to give away there favourite marks