Sea Fishing For Bass With Fresh Peeler Crab
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
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For this latest episode we took the camera back to the sands of North Norfolk with the hope of catching a few spring species on fresh Peeler Crab.
Live/Fresh Peeler Crab can be a deadly bait in the spring and summer months and there's very few fish that swim in the sea's around the UK that won't eat it!
Armed with a bucket of them and with conditions spot on we were very confident of a few fish or two, but did we catch...? Watch the video to find out!
As usual we hope you enjoy it and any feedback is always much appreciated.
Tight Lines
From The Waters Edge TV
These videos are fantastic. As a fresh water angler, I have picked up some cracking tips for fishing from the beach when I'm at the coast. Me & my 11 year old boy have increased our catch rate by loads. Thank you & keep up the great work.
enjoyed this , and cod quest, these are amongst the best fishing video's out there, everything explained well, baits, rigs, conditions etc. they will improve my own fishing experiences, thanks guys , keep it up.
Thomas Best Thank you for the kind comments and for taking the time to post them, glad you enjoyed the videos and find them useful too! :-) We'll keep producing them, in fact I'm editing a couple of new sea fishing video's right now! They should hopefully be online in the next week or so! Tight lines, be lucky, cheers Chris!
Haha well done for holding it together Chris! You sounded less annoyed than you let on. Great vids thanks
Haha, thanks mate!
Well i have watched this video many times since you first released it because it is so damn enjoyable. You seem to create an atmosphere where the viewer has the feeling that they are there too. Hope that makes sense. On top of this i like your sense of humour.
Well done you.
Hi Beowulf 59 thank you for the kind comments and for taking the time to post them, hearing such nice feedback is what drives us to make bigger and better video's! Fingers crossed we should have some more coming very soon, it's just been a job to find the time recently!
That's what I like to see dedication and the will to carry on regardless when the odds are far from good.. Perseverance often brings rewards to those who wait.
Superb video again .. cracking fish too .. always of interest and full of worthwhile tips and info .. keep 'em rolling.
Hi John, as usual thank you very much for the kind words, the positive feedback and comments are always lovely to recieve and make it all worth while! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it both entertaining and useful! Next video... Smoothounds I reckon!!! Bout that time now! :-)
I can't begin to tell you how great it is to watch real life sea fishing. lol. With not only the success but the odd mini disasters as well l enjoy your vids so much as they relate to me fishing my local venues such as Pagham, Bognor, Selsey and boat in Chichester Harbour and eastern Solent. Far better than programs on far distant lands where the fish don't relate to what is available to me. really enjoy your vids keep it going, please. Very best regards, Michael.
Thanks for the kind comments Michael and for taking the time to post them! Glad you're enjoying the videos. :-) We'll have lots more to come too, am currently editing a new one at the moment. Hope your fishing is going well and that you've been catching a few? Tight lines, cheers Chris.
Another good video boys keep up the good work always a joy to watch both you boys fish looking forward to your new videos cheers guys
Thanks for the kind comments Andrew, glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Well done mate, a good session, all things considered. That's the beauty of fishing. You just never know. Keep up the great work.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video, it wasn't a bad session after all! Also thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback, it's always much appreciated. :-)
cheers mate, off to one of my favourite winter marks on saturday,had some nice codling there last year and cracking whiting up to 48 cms, nice change from the usual pin whiting
Good luck for Saturday james mcmahon hope you manage to bag a few fish! :-)
Great videos. Got some really useful tips. Hoping to put this in to practice on the weekend
Hi Brendan White thanks for the kind comments, glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your fishing, hope you catch a few at the weekend! Let us know how you get on. Cheers Chris
excellent vid ,learnt loads,great presenting and camera.more beach vids please
Thanks john wrasse glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment, its much appreciated! P.S New video coming tomorrow night! :-)
About time u did a new vid I can whatch your vidz allday best on you tube great catch im still waiting 4 my first bass well done
Ah thanks Richie! I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback too, especially so positive! Fingers crossed we should be out and about again this week! Making the most of the good weather we are enjoying at the moment!! :-) Good luck on your Bass quest, I hope you manage to catch one!
Only found your channel today enjoying it thanks
Cheers Brian! Glad you’re enjoying the videos and our channel. Thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment too. 🎣😊👍🏼
props from America, great video
Thanks Chris Modica glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment. Nice to hear from you all the way over in America too!!! Hope your fishing is going well! :-)
A lot of anglers complain about doggies but man, if you're having a blank session, those little fighters provide you with some fair entertainment. And there's always the excitement that it may be something better when you're bringing them in.
I 100% agree with that Tony! They can be really good fun, especially if there isn't much else to catch.
Love your work! Lost a bucket or two over the years so laughed with you in your circumstances that night 😁 glad it worked out, was enjoyable to watch
Thanks Dustin Ward glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment! Haha, I know, everything turned out ok in the end! :-)
Great video my friend. Shame on the loss of the peelers , But very well done on seeing it through to the bitter end. I'd have had a hissy fit & thrown my rods in lol.
Great videos :) very inspirational, hope to see your channel on the box in the near future, not many anglers cover beach fishing their normally on a boat somewhere and not everyone wants to see that and it's good to see that you care about the stock levels in the sea for the future. Carry on the good work. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for your kinds words and for taking the time to leave us some feedback, it's much appreciated :-) I know what you mean about the lack of sea fishing video's etc I think they are ignored as often fishing form the shore can be slow, with only small fish, but for us beach anglers it can still be entertaining. The reaction we've had, has been great, so there'll definitely be lots more to come! :-) Good luck with your fishing and of course tight lines!
From The Waters Edge TV great vid mate nice and easy to follow cheers
Great video. Made me laugh. Thought I was the only one who had nightmares when fishing :)
Haha, cheers +The_Bounty_Hunter glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Bad luck turn to good luck. Glad you caught some lovely Bass I thought it was a Plaice but what do I know new to it all. The Dogfish looks a good size and at least you still had fun and enjoy your evening.
Hi Alan, we certainly had our share of good and bad luck tho!!! Haha! I'm pretty sure it was a Flounder, it didn't have the pronounced orange spots, and we don't tend to get many Plaice in Norfolk. You are right though, the main thing is we had fun and enjoyed our evening, catching is/was just a bonus! :-)
Another great video. Very entertaining and informational.
Cheers mark williams
Awsome video made my night I had same thing happen to me while cod fishing from the rocks a wave took my bucket of lug 100 of them so I had to me a trip back to shop lol great video
Thanks for the kind comments +natalie muir glad you enjoyed it! Haha, I think things like that happen to us all at some stage!!! Normally on a night when the fish are feeding too... just to make it worse! :-))
Really enjoy your videos picking up loads of tips, I can't wait to get back out there it's been a while now, keep up the good work
Thanks james jeffrey glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment! Good luck with your fishing, I hope when you get back out there you manage to land one or two! Thanks again, tight lines, cheers Chris.
Excellent video, Funny, informative and a lovely catch.keep up the good work lads.
Thanks for the kind comments Paddy, glad you enjoyed the video! :-)
great vid and tips,but do you ever keep any of the fish you catch,and if so what are the sizes that dictate keepers,have just started fishing and fishing off holland on sea down from clacton so any advice would be helpful,thanks
Trevor Britton Great stuff, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment, it's much appreciated. Occassionally I will take an odd fish, if its badly hooked, but other than that 99% of my fish go back. If you google, MAFF fish size limits there are a number of sites which explain the legal size etc Bass is 41cm, Cod 35cm, Whiting 27cm and Dab 20cm I believe. Hope this helps! Tight lines, cheers Chris.
Cracking video mate! Watched a few of yours now all been excellent....
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment, it's always nice to hear some feedback, especially positive stuff!! I'm currently editing a two part Smoothound video which should be online soon! :-)
nice bass.its good that you release your catch i crimp the barb off my hooks it is worth doing for fish saves em getting damaged .cool video.
Cheers +Chris Conteh glad you enjoyed it!
Good luck with smoothies mate, look forward to the videos. There's plenty showing up in north west at the moment.
Thanks mate! I know they've been getting lots up Lincolnshire way, some real big'uns too! Might be that we head up that way soon! :-)
great video, really nice session, enjoy all of your sea fishing videos,keep em comin!!, regards james.
Thanks james mcmahon glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind comments. A new sea video should be on it's way shortly! :-)
Good video, nice tip regarding the prawn, will try. Keep them coming. Cheers
Hi Alan, thanks for the message and glad you enjoyed, don't worry we have lots more to come! ;-)
love the vid i started fishing about 2 years a go. nice size bass u catch from the beach. espesily from only three crab bait great job
Cheers Leon Bloor glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment. :-)
good vid. lads keep em coming. very enjoyable watch.
Hi Charlie Yates glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post them! :-)
Great video as usual. Many thanks. I have learned loads from your videos. Hopefully a smoothound session video to come?
Thanks Colin, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment, its always nice to hear some feedback, especially positive stuff! We have a two part Smoothound session being edited as we speak! :-)
Dammit Steve you had one job!
sack steve, lol
Just watched two of your videos Chris. I really enjoyed them, so instructional, and your presentation skills are excellent. Maybe occasionally describe the equipment you are using ie a 'brand' reel, x foot rod made by, rod holder... Many, many thanks for putting so much effort into the videos. Kind regards.
Nigel Horsley Hi Nigel, first of all thank you so much for the kind words and secondly thanks for taking the time to comment, it's always nice to hear some feedback, especially stuff so positive! :-) That's probably a good idea, however I don't like to ramble on about makes/models too much, as I'd probably get negative off people who just think we are trying to sell! Haha! As we get asked so many questions about tackle though, I guess it would make sense. Just out of interest there is a tackle list in the video description :-) Fingers crossed we should be out for a double session tomorrow, so hopefully we'll have a couple of new sea video's online in the next week or two! Good luck with your fishing and tight lines! :-)
great video for beginners like myself some good info thanks
Thanks for the kind comments Richard Bonser and for taking the time to post them! Glad you enjoyed the video! :-)
well done chris great vids and lots of info keep it up. your an inspiration . catch and release all the way.
Hi Vincent Smith thank you for the kind comments and for taking the time to post them, it really means a lot :-) Glad you enjoyed/are enjoying the video's, we have lots of nice stuff planned this year, so there should be plenty more to come! :-) Good luck with your fishing, tight lines, cheers Chris.
Happened to me too bass fishing in Waterford Ireland my fishing box was washed away I feel your pain great videos good tips.
Thanks for the kind comments John, glad you enjoyed it. Haha... it's never good... it's typical if happened on a night when the fish were really feeding too!
it's nice too see you carrying on after the loss of bait :\ well done Chris
Haha, thanks +Damion Squirrell 1 it was sods law we lost the bait that night... a night when there was plenty of fish around!!! Haha. Glad you enjoyed the video, cheers Chris.
Awesome beach, awesome surroundings and setting. great tips about this way of fishing.
going to use it in the future.
keep up the good video's :D
Thanks for the kind comments mate, glad you enjoyed the video! :-) Hope you've been catching a few!
i have been enjoying all your videos mate. but the way you make rigs and stuff are very helpfull, even here in The Netherlands.
yeah summer was a bit of a drag fishing wise. not much mackerel, not much sole to catch. but now the Seabass is pretty good to catch and the winter fish are coming in.
Great video as the others, vey enjoyable to watch. Just wanted to ask, seen on your previous video a red shelter, which make is that and does it do as it's says on the packet??
Hi Jan, thank you very much for the kind comments and glad you enjoyed the video! :-) The red shelter we use is an old style John Holden Beach Buddy, I'm not sure that specific model is available anymore, but an updated version is! If you click the tackle list in the video description there is a break down of everything we use there! Hope that helps :-)
your good at catching bass lol. well done chris.
Yeah the Bass is one fish I normally do ok with Helen McCabe had them in that area up to about 8 lb in the past. Fingers crossed for a few big'uns this spring! :-)
Great stuff. Really enjoyed your video, thank you.
Thanks +Fishing marks U.K glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment.
I'm with you on the dogfish thing - they're a fine little battler and they really break up a blank session. Plus there's the hope it's going to be something better on the end of your line as you're bringing him in.
Yes indeed Tony! Altho I can't say I've ever been absolutely pestered by them, like some other anglers have!
Great vid. lovely to hear c&r
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment. Hope your fishing is going well!
Hi Chris, just discovered Waters edge, and very pleased that I did. You caught some nice fish there, but do you think that the accident with the bait getting washed away helped you out, you must have created a nice scent trail. Tight lines mate, and looking forward to more of your vids
Hi PETE PIDGLEY glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the kind comments and for taking the time to post them! Fingers crossed we should be back out filming on Saturday! :-) Ref the bait... I'm not too sure, I wouldn't have thought so, but you never know! I think it was just a case of the conditions and tide being pretty much perfect on that particular evening. Tight lines to you too, hope your fishing is going well. Cheers Chris.
Brilliant video, can't wait till fish late season for bass, last year had two fish one of 8lb4oz and another just touching 10 pound in one night!!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! :-) Yeah, the Autumn is certainly the time to get the bigger fish! That's one special nights fishing!!! I've had them to around 8-9lb but am still waiting for a double! Hopefully this year!!! ;-) Good luck with your fishing and thanks for taking the time to comment.
there is nothing like watching the needle on the scales roll over the big ten mark, best moment in bass fishing.:)
Good to see a successful sea fishing trip guys. its a shame Steve lost your bait LOL
Thanks Simon, glad you enjoyed the video! :-) Haha... yeah tell me about it!!! We are still laughing now about who was/wasn't to blame... he's 100% sure it wasn't his fault, but I beg to differ! Main thing was we still caught some fish! :-)
Great vids spot on more . Would be nice for a full review of your kit reels rods so on . thanks
Thanks +john hatcliffe glad you enjoyed the video. No worries at all, am sure thats something we can do. :-)
Greatings from Denmark. Thank you for making good videos for us. In Denmark most of the fishermen takes a plasticfish, put it on, and then we are going. I realy like the way you are doing in UK.I think that you are the contry that have the most speciel tools to fish with, almost like in the god old days, with living bates.Most of the things I dont think we can buy, I`we never seen it before. Keep up the good fishing, I am wathing you. Where in UK do you fish?
Thanks for the kind comments Jensen and for taking the time to post them, glad you're enjoying the videos :-D We fish in Norfolk and Suffolk, in East Anglia in the UK - it's where we live. If you wanted any information on the tackle we are using, click the 'tackle box' link in the video description, everything we use is there. Hope that helps and hope your fishing is going well and that you're catching a few!
great video caught a sea trout last week on mackeral strips gna try for a bass this weekend
Nice one Ian, good luck this weekend! Glad you enjoyed the video :-) Tight lines, cheers Chris.
The hat must be saved! Well done and a lot of fun to watch and listen. Great job of salvaging the trip. Do you ever lure fish from the beach? Obviously different circumstances on this side of the ocean, but many anglers are successful casting lures at night for bass. Thanks again and please keep up the good work.
Haha, indeed John Pendleton however it's now been retired!!! ;-) I have lure fished occasionally, however to be honest it's quite rare that conditions, weather and sea states allow. Often the sea's in our area are very coloured. I have caught Bass on lures though and it is very exciting! :-)
Hey mate. Could I ask what rod choice you use for shore angling.
Hi gazmoss69 no worries at all, I use the Greys GRX-s multiplier rods, I've had them years now and they've always served me well! :-) Could do with an upgrade in all honesty, but not sure to what yet!
Quality fishing, nice return considering the bait problems.
Thanks mate! Yeah I know what you mean, I was well chuffed with the final result... altho I did feel a little gutted!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment and to leave some feedback, its much appreciated. :-)
Owww, Steeeeeve!
Nice video though and nice fish. Thanks for posting
Haha... I know Kurt Wilde I wasn't best pleased!! Haha. Luckily it turned out ok in the end though :-)
Top vid. I'm from sunny Lowestoft and have never used crab. (Shame on me I know lol) is it available all year? And have you got a recommendation were I should get them from? Again, top vid!
monkeythe1st Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment, nice to hear from a local angler too! :-) In some parts of the country Peeler is available all year, but in general it's best from March through to September. Spring time is the best time to use it, as it's when, in there natural enviroment they peel. To be completely honest I purchase my Crabs online, normally from 50-100 in one go and then look after them for a few weeks, taking 20 or so each session. Places I've purchased them from online include.... Online Baits and Ebay (Google search 'Live/Fresh Peeler Crab and there'll be lots of results). I have also purchased them in shops from Angling Direct Norwich (They only have them spring time though), Rite Gear in Cromer and Saxmundham Angling. Hope this helps! :-) Tight lines, cheers Chris.
What a cracking video, am sorry that i've only just found your posts, will definitely look for your others. Glad that you take time to go over the rigs you are using and the correct fixing of the bait. Going on an earlier comment, i also would like to know what other gear you are using. Top marks for the filming, and also the editing. Just one question though,, at what point did you kill Steve and feed him to the crabs ???? Only joking,,, oh , and nice fish !! Looking forward to your other vids,, cheers
Hi Anthony Harrison glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the kind comments, it's much appreciated. There's a link to the tackle we are using in the video description, I can't post links in here, so we've added it there. Haha… it was rather frustrating to lose the bait!!! Especially with lots of fish around! Hopefully this weekend we should be out in pursuit of some Codling! :-)
Great video. Nice one
Thanks mate :-)
Great video lads, Some nice bass caught there very inspiring.. Disaster with the bait though haha I know guys who would have packed up then and there!
Hi Fruice Lee thanks for the kind comments, glad you enjoyed the video! :-) Haha… I know, was a bit of a disaster!!! Typical we lost it on a night when the fish were really feeding too!!! At least we caught some fish I guess :-)
forgot my bait once, the mark had loads of mussels and limpets also foraged for crab, turned into one of my best sessions
Nice one mate!
amazing video yet again!!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment too! :-)
Great film, What size hooks are you using ?
Thanks JAMES SHERRIFF glad you enjoyed it. I'm using a pair of 3/0's.
that was a cracking session chris
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! Fingers crossed for a few more like that this spring! :-)
Great show
conn Philip Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment :-)
great video nice to see c&r
Thanks Alan Mac glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment :-)
Another good vid. You're a good, natural presenter, so keep up the good work. But I am looking forward to the vid when you say "I'm taking this one home for my tea!"
If it's already out there give me the heads up of the title.
Hi stuart thompson thanks for the kind comments and for taking the time to post them! :-) Haha... one day I might take a fish or two, but to be honest 99% of them go back. My enjoyment and buzz comes from trying to catch a nice fish for camera, if I can do this, then watching and filming them swim away is the icing on the cake. Thanks once again, good luck with your fishing and of course... tight lines! :-)
Excellent video!!!!Nice fish
Cheers +GALIZAPIKAROBALIZA 04 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment. :-)
You´re welcome , nice to meet you.
+From The Waters Edge TV i went fishing today using corean red worm and live shrimp i caught a small sea bass and a smal white bream before dark but after nothing i dont understand how is this possible?
Great Video again, thanks for uploading. I thought I subscribed...
Thanks Ritchie, glad you enjoyed it and once again thanks for taking the time to comment and to leave us some feedback, it's much appreciated. :-)
From The Waters Edge TV
Its a shame you lost the bait, but you did catch some cracking fish, the 2 sea bass you caught were beautiful, and the little flatfish also.
Nice mixed bag there Chris ;)
Cheers Damion!
1 thing I learnt from this session is, lose 3/4 bucket full of baits and be rewarded with afew good sized fish with the remaining salvaged baits left...You should do that more often mate...! Haha! Just kidding....Good commentary btw!
Thanks Dan, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment! :-) Haha... I dread to think what we might/could have caught had we have not lost the bait!!!
Nice video nice bass.
Thanks mate!
Which brand hook did you use mate?
Hi mate, they were Sakuma Manta or Manta extra hooks.
Hi from your newest sub
crackin fish mate,pity about your bait keep the video,s coming would you being doing any video,s in ireland
Hi Mark, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment, receiving some positive feedback is always nice :-) It was a shame about the bait, as I'll always think what we could/should have caught, but never mind, at least we still managed a couple of nice fish for the camera! :-) Ummmm I don't know about Ireland, I'd love to get over there, as I know the fishing has huge potential! Perhaps I might get over there one day on my hols! :-)
Nice video Chris
Cheers Callum!
wow what town did you fish from Im from deal do you recon I could catch bass
Hi Henri, we were fishing at Mundesley/Trimmingham in North Norfolk. You should be able to catch some Bass in Deal, however I've never fished there, but Bass populate most area's of the Uk's coast line.
From The Waters Edge TV thanks for that mate got a cod 6 lb cant wait for the next vidio
Cracking video again
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! :-)
nice fish
Thanks Jack! :-)
NICE MAN!!!!!!!!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment! :-)
hahha. Thank you. The truth that Bass is a large predator. For my area here in Galicia SPAIN. There are many Bass.Im going to fish it at night if I grab some aver. Tuesday Night Bass and a gripping one Cason. Tiburon. Today Probare with Crab with Pulp jejej one abrazoo Crack
Great fish.... you must try greatyarmouth very big bass
Thanks mate! I used to fish Yarmouth lots when I was younger with my Dad.
Love the videos buddy great help
if i may ask what are these structures in the sea?
No worries mate, these are wooden sea defences, designed to help protect the cliffs from erosion by the sea on high tides and rough weather. :-)
@@FromTheWatersEdgeTV thank you
I love Bass
Haha, me too! They really are a superb sporting fish and a true predator!
Just got me new Tripod, shock leader, Pulley penned rigs and even got me bait sent down from Dublin, bring on the Fishing today after my Welding exam...
Nice one Clive! Good luck, hope you manage a few fish!!!! Fingers crossed I should be off out somewhere tomorrow too! :-D
Great stuff Chris, and Tight Lines mate
Chris, what Mainline would be the best that you would mention? Im looking at getting a great Sea setup - and am looking at which mainline to get, any advise Welcome.
Hi Clive, personally I just use Daiwa Sensor in 15lb, tough as old boots and a nice price for a bulk spool. Hope that helps. Cheers Chris
How come so many tradesman are into seafishing??
Haha, I don't know Rob! :-D
thanks for the video awsome
No worries +Josh Chalk glad you enjoyed it! :-)
My son says that they are fabulous videos you just need to tell us where you fish so he can go there otherwise another great video
It depends where abouts in the country you are! Glad you're son is enjoying the video's. :-) Tight lines.
Great video. where was it shot?
Thanks Tom! It was shot on the North Norfolk coast.
+From The Waters Edge TV where abouts?
Trimmingham Tom.
+From The Waters Edge TV lovely area.
all crabs peel. there not a species i read recently online. if i find a few crabs who arent peeling could i stick in in a tray with a bit of seaweed and will they peel. good show by the way.
Thanks Padraig glad you're enjoying the videos :-) Interesting stuff, I'll have a little look online too.
Isn't using peelers illegal now!?
Hello mate, no it's not? How come you ask, have you heard that it is??
can't believe you only had one job to do Steve and you blew it...... lol
Haha, I know David... I wasn't best pleased! :-D
Bosh-a-rella!
Haha! Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it! :-)
What rods please ?🎣
They are Greys GRX-s +Alfie Taylor
wicked im going fish
Nice one James!
Great video shame about the bait could have been an even better night but these things happen
Thanks Sean, glad you enjoyed it! :-) Haha... I know what you mean... it's typical... it would have to happen on a night when the fish were there and willing to feed!
dogfish are fun
Haha, they certainly are Jeremy Richter I have a bit of a soft spot for them!!
Cool
blagdonboy11 Thanks mate! :-)
You are Big :D
You should have chopped up Steve for bait!
Haha! It did cross my mind... ;-)
I think by the time you fart on with a baiting needle you may as well put the crab on the hook and use bait elastic to secure it
Each and everyone to there own James, whatever works best for you.
I also enjoy the videos but agree with Stuart, too much preaching about catch and release can become a little tedious. The irony being you are happy to stop at a shop and have a fish and chip supper. Bass are a top sporting fish and I agree with conservation but the nice flounder would have made a great meal.
By the way, you are supposed to release the fish ... not the bait.
Hutch from New Zealand.
Hi Robin Hutchinson apologies for the late reply! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment. I don't try to preach too much, but just add in my views. Don't get me wrong I have no problems keeping fish I catch, or others doing the same and I do enjoy eating them, but I'm not a big fan of Flounder and enjoy watching Bass swim away! I've kept lots of fish in the past, but now my aim and buzz is to catch them (hopefully!!!) and release them and film the whole thing on camera. Thanks for the feedback though and for the tip about the bait! Haha! ;-) P.S Nice to hear from you all the way over in New Zealand too!
Coming from the man who posts videos happily slapping a ray with a gaff on the shore?.... It's catch and release, not catch, abuse and release. The videos that Chris makes are great, there is no preaching there.
Alan Martin Hi Alan, if you can offer me an acceptable, non dangerous way of getting an angry ray through the surf without the aid of a gaff, then I am happy and willing to learn. With rays there are places where they can be gaffed without causing any lasting damage, they can then be released with an excellent chance of recovery. In New Zealand there are many cases a year where people get seriously damaged by rays, just think Steve Irwin, at 72 years of age I do not wish to become one of those statistics.
The point of was raising with Chris, it seems an anomaly to release a prime eating fish, then shop at the fish shop to buy a fish and chip meal. No offence was meant by the comment and from the reply I don't believe any was taken. Amateurs usually condemn professional fisherman, but here we have a case of supporting them to the full over their own catch. Sorry, I can't quite get my head around that one.
However, it must be noted from many of the clips on UA-cam, a lot of anglers are getting concerned with the continual emphasis on catch and release. From what I understand of the UK employment statistics: with young people not able to find work, it must be understood the fish they catch feed their family ... as it has always been.
Thanks for your comment.