Awesome Day Catching Cod Pollack and Coley on Lures and Light Gear! - Kayak Sea Fishing UK

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  • Here's a little something to wet your appetite for the year ahead! A fantastic session I saved from last April, a great day on the water fishing for cod, pollack and coley. The action was non stop with fish after fish to the kayak with the weedless shads and metals doing the business as usual.
    Setup-
    Daiwa Ninja 2500 Fixed Spool Reel
    Daiwa J Braid 8x Grande 15lb 0.10mm
    Rovex Integra Gold 8-14lb Rod
    Weedless Fiiish Black Minnows - shads - Razor Claw Silver Minnows
    Galaxy Sturgeon FX - Alboran FX Kayak
    Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 Fish Finder
    C-Maps Discover
    #seafishinguk #ukseafishing #cod
    Spinning - pollock - saltwater lure fishing UK
    Uploaded January 2023
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  • @chorleyted
    @chorleyted Рік тому

    Great vid again pal,Thanks for taking the time to do these We appreciate it,👏👍🎣

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate, comments like this make it all worthwhile. Enjoy what’s left of the weekend 👍🎣

  • @glendockree9171
    @glendockree9171 Рік тому

    Cheers Chris.
    Loved it as always sitting here in the freezing balcony with a beer after work.
    All the best as always.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad you enjoyed it Glen, now get back in and get the fire on! 👍🎣

  • @reiverone
    @reiverone Рік тому

    Hi Chris, pleased you kept a couple of vids from last year. Excellent session with plenty fish coming aboard, and especially that fine Pollock.
    Looking forward to the next one. Cheers pal. Arthur.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks Arthur Mate, hopefully I’ll be out again in the next few weeks weather permitimg! 👍🎣

  • @user-wd6sv5gm7i
    @user-wd6sv5gm7i Рік тому

    Your ll been fanning about to much with the smells. 😂🤣 another cracking video. All the best from Australia.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      That krill stuff stinks. You can smell it for months! 🤣🎣

  • @elkayakfish
    @elkayakfish Рік тому

    Thanks for another video Chris. I do love your tackle box. :) 🎉

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate, cheap and cheerful. £7:00 at BnM 😃 👍🎣

  • @glynslack3429
    @glynslack3429 Рік тому +2

    Hi mate, great session and great to watch ! 😃 . I have only been kayak fishing for 5 months now and I'm learning so much by listening to , ..and watching your videos . Great viewing and please keep making these vids 😉😃👍

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, thanks very much I’m glad you’re finding the content useful. Lots of plans for 2023 and loads of vids to come. Tight lines 👍🎣

    • @alanoliver5378
      @alanoliver5378 Рік тому +2

      Hiya mate, I love this channel, I've been kayak fishing for 3 years now, been out about 10 times 😳 with work and weather, it's so difficult, don't so much watch fish getting caught, listen to what's been said about the weather etc, and watch him on the kayak, it's not easy to get comfy on a yak and confident but ya can.

  • @davemart1713
    @davemart1713 Рік тому

    Great watch yet again Chris!

  • @aaronmanley7826
    @aaronmanley7826 Рік тому

    Sad times I think I watch every one of our sea fishing videos now 😔 can't wait for the summer to try our fishing spots out top channel loved all ur videos ❤️ to

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much mate, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. Not long now till we’re all fishing in the sun again! 🎣🎣🎣

  • @glencronin1592
    @glencronin1592 Рік тому

    Great video as ever thanks mate. 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks very much Glen, not long now until the kelp starts growing back 👍🎣

  • @mikeoutdoors22
    @mikeoutdoors22 Рік тому

    Great video again buddy. Some fine cod there. 🎣🎣🎣

  • @spudgunjim
    @spudgunjim Рік тому

    Top notch, great vid

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks very much Jim, I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🎣

  • @spartafishinguk
    @spartafishinguk Рік тому

    Another good watch mate.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much I’m glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🎣

  • @ThedawnchorusPlot
    @ThedawnchorusPlot Рік тому +2

    Hi Chris, great video as always, I was wondering what you put on your connections of your fish finder and how often you apply it , just getting kitted out for my first season and your channel has been a great help, cheers
    alan……….THE DAWN CHORUS PLOT 🌿

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi Alan, they just get a quick squirt of WD40 every couple of weeks and that’s about it to be honest. Hope you catch plenty on your first trip and tight lines matey 👍🎣

    • @ThedawnchorusPlot
      @ThedawnchorusPlot Рік тому +2

      @@onthedropfishing Thanks Chris take care and tight lines 👍

  • @youssefucef7504
    @youssefucef7504 Рік тому

    new follower from Morocco

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks very much, hope you enjoy the content! Tight lines from the UK 👍🎣

  • @Skinteastwoodmd
    @Skinteastwoodmd Рік тому

    Great video as usual

  • @samnichol482
    @samnichol482 Рік тому

    "Vanilla for fish" 🤣 Manila being named after the capital of the Philippines I assume! Great video. 🎣

  • @bearbuchanan8341
    @bearbuchanan8341 Рік тому

    This is MrBear from florida that is i think, got up at 6:30 are time and there was a 1/2 inch of ice in my bird bath ,and this is florida. well happy new year to you and yours.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, it’s 7:00am here and we’ve had a light dusting of snow. It’s been a pretty mild winter otherwise though. Happy New Year to you too 👍🎉🎣

  • @robertwilson6918
    @robertwilson6918 Місяць тому +1

    Your video's are brilliant is that a galaxy fx kayak

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Місяць тому

      Thanks Robert! I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. I’m using my Galaxy Sturgeon FX in this one 👍🎣

  • @KevRkev
    @KevRkev Рік тому

    Many thanks for posting this video. It has certainly got us wishing for warmer weather when we can get out too. Great fish too! Best wishes, Kev

  • @patwilbourne
    @patwilbourne Рік тому

    Spot on once again thank you 👍🎣👀 Tight Lines buddy excellent looking forward to seeing your next conquest..👍

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Cheers mate glad you enjoyed it. I’ll be out again in the next week weather permitting👍🎣

  • @grahamwickendon507
    @grahamwickendon507 Рік тому

    Great video 🐟🐟🐟👍👍

  • @dazzahood8569
    @dazzahood8569 Рік тому

    Great videos bud

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much mate, glad you’re enjoying the channel 👍🎣

  • @BigAlonBass
    @BigAlonBass Рік тому

    Another cracking session, Chris. Keep 'em coming, mate😎

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks very much, loads planned for this year! 👍🎣

  • @ryancraig5619
    @ryancraig5619 Рік тому

    Another cracking video with some great sport! It's really helpful hearing about the way the tides run in the areas you fish, top job!

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks very much Ryan, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content mate 👍🎣

  • @arniec5707
    @arniec5707 Рік тому

    Quality content as always Chris 👍🎣🎣 well done sir 👍

  • @andymarshall6056
    @andymarshall6056 Рік тому

    A Sunday night treat Chris, great sesh with some nice fish and weather...last April looked lovely, lets hope the same for this year? Looking forward to more vids to come, take care.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +2

      It was a late start to the season last year Andy, this vid was April 19th and was one of the first “proper” sessions of the year. Fingers crossed we get less storms this spring 🤞 🎣

  • @keithhaynes8079
    @keithhaynes8079 Рік тому

    Hi Chris at 77years old I could do with a dozen of those cod I paid 15 pounds for one large cod and chips, the chips was larger then the fish.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      It’s not cheap these days is it Keith! Hope you’re enjoying the content. Tight lines mate 👍🎣

  • @reelfishingsibandshore.851
    @reelfishingsibandshore.851 Рік тому

    Championnnnnn first AGAIN lad

  • @John-yg4ll
    @John-yg4ll Рік тому

    Hi Chris
    I bet your itching to get back on the water, bad weather stops you I understand, what area have got in mind,...I really enjoyed port Logan any chance of going back.
    Tight lines mate

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi John mate, work has eased off a little from today so I’ve got my nose firmly in the weather apps and I’m itching to go! Two venues in mind St Abbs or Port Logan as it happens! The weather will decide which one 👍🎣

  • @davidmortimer884
    @davidmortimer884 Рік тому

    Another great video , with some nice fish landed. Have you ever used metals in the dark Chris ?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks very much David, Yes I have used them from the shore at night and I’ve caught as well 👍🎣

  • @funnysods
    @funnysods Рік тому

    I think I use fish repellent spray!! Some bonny fish there man, the pollack was a beauty. Well done mate.

  • @firstnamelastname9013
    @firstnamelastname9013 Рік тому

    👏👏👍👍

  • @ryanferris7841
    @ryanferris7841 Рік тому

    I thought cod were scarce lol!! Hardly any in my area all pollock and coleys

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      The big ones are lol. Pollack are my fave fish to catch. I’ll be heading west on the hunt for them again in a week or two 👍🎣

    • @ryanferris7841
      @ryanferris7841 Рік тому

      @@onthedropfishing pollock are great!! No bass about?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      @@ryanferris7841 Thin on the ground up here mate, have to travel a canny distance to target them realistically 🎣

  • @shuggiemcg1
    @shuggiemcg1 Рік тому +1

    Great video mate whats the stink you spray on? Would it help while shore fishing with lures?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Cheers mate, it’s sticky baits bait spray. As I say I’m not sure it makes that much difference but it can’t be doing any harm can it! Give it a go and find out eh 👍🎣

  • @lewisoliver4959
    @lewisoliver4959 Рік тому

    Loving the content as always chris, keep up the good work, what fish finder do you use and what maps do you have on it ?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, glad you’re enjoying the channel. I’m using a Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 with c-maps 👍🎣

  • @ESPYD
    @ESPYD Рік тому

    Hiya pal, enjoying the video's which I have just came across... you may have done it before but could you give a run down off what kit you wear, carry and your safety set up etc please. Notice you have a vest with various "things on it. A run quick run through would be superb. Was watching the St Abbs trip used to go there with my Dad when i was a young lad, some real life long memories from that special place....cheers

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, I often include the kit in the content, but I’ll do a full run down of safety equipment in one of my next vids for you. St Abbs is a beautiful spot isn’t it. I always enjoy my days up there. Glad you’re enjoying the channel, loads more to come this year 👍🎣

    • @ESPYD
      @ESPYD Рік тому

      @@onthedropfishing superb!! That would be rare appreciated

  • @marcuswilliams3424
    @marcuswilliams3424 Рік тому

    I do pike fishing on my kayak do you do different fishing from your kayak or just all lure fishing great video s

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      I have done a little bit of pike fishing but not loads. I’m looking to maybe do a bit of perch fishing as well 👍🎣

  • @garethbryson
    @garethbryson Рік тому

    new to your Chanel, love the content. Do you ever keep any fish for the table?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. If one doesn’t go back for whatever reason it 100% gets munched but most of the time I fish catch and release 👍🎣

  • @John-yg4ll
    @John-yg4ll Рік тому

    Excellent video Chris, one question,do you keep any of th decent cod or Pollock for the table

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi John, I’m glad you enjoyed it mate. I like to see them swim away wherever possible, if one won’t go back though it gets munched 👍🎣

  • @mickhardstaff6605
    @mickhardstaff6605 Рік тому

    Nice day fishing that was Chris, my freezer would have been full if I'd have been there with you . Tell me please, how big does a codling have to be before it is called a cod ?.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, it was a canny day. Regards the cod it depends who you talk to, some say 5lb some say 7lb. Tight lines pal👍🎣

  • @DannyAgnew
    @DannyAgnew Місяць тому

    Hi pal, thanks for the video..brilliant .I bought the trolling motor for my galaxy explorer. I usually fish for perch and pike on lochs.. wanting to do some sea fishing. So any advice on t 10:26 he size of rod and do u use braid or mono..thanks again..love the videos keep it up

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Місяць тому +1

      Hi mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the vid. I use 20-40g rods around the 7ft mark. Braid is key for me lure fishing. I’m currently using 0.13mm Spiderwire Stealth Smooth 👍🎣

  • @foragefishbikeboat
    @foragefishbikeboat Рік тому

    Another great video, what camera are you using?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I use GoPros for all my filming on the yak. Hope that helps 👍🎣

  • @noahbutler4671
    @noahbutler4671 Рік тому +1

    Do you have any tips for those planning to get their own fishing kayak?
    P.s. another great video

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, if you’re using it in the sea be sure to get something around 12ft or more. Don’t skimp on the safety gear either. VHF, PFD, Drysuit etc. Tight lines pal 👍🎣

    • @noahbutler4671
      @noahbutler4671 Рік тому

      Thank you

  • @CiaranGallagher77
    @CiaranGallagher77 Рік тому

    Another cracking video bud, couple questions where do you buy your lures and what drysuit do you have, I'm looking one for this year and know nothing about them

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, I’m glad you enjoyed it. The drysuit is a Typhoon PS330 and the lures come from everywhere and anywhere. I get them from eBay, Amazon, Ali Express etc, I get sent quite a few as well. I’m a compulsive lure hoarder without a doubt! 👍🎣

    • @CiaranGallagher77
      @CiaranGallagher77 Рік тому +1

      @@onthedropfishing brilliant thanks for that I'm off to do some shopping then so

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Enjoy! £££ 🎣

  • @davidmoylan4923
    @davidmoylan4923 Рік тому

    Well done on getting out so often, I haven't been out for a few months so itching to get out soon. Tell me, what metals do you usually use.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, I usually go with a Razor Claw around the 40g mark. I’m lucky enough to be self employed so can move work around to fit the weather! 👍🎣

    • @davidmoylan4923
      @davidmoylan4923 Рік тому +1

      Nice one. Slippy Limpets also said that was his favourite shore fishing lure in his latest video.

  • @John-yg4ll
    @John-yg4ll Рік тому

    Morning Chris
    Did you manage to get out on the water, at st Abbas I noticed the wind speed was 17 mph at port Logan, which leads me to the question, what do you look at to make decisions for safe kayak fishing.
    Tight lines mate

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, no I didn’t. I’ll be watching the weather all week and calling it last minute. I need a gentle wind from the shore of less that 10 mph for a few days to settle the sea 👍🎣

    • @John-yg4ll
      @John-yg4ll Рік тому +1

      @@onthedropfishing no problems pal,thanks for replying looking forward to your video tight lines

  • @stuartdenton9052
    @stuartdenton9052 Рік тому

    Hi Chris,
    Another great vid especially considering the time of year . Could you please confirm the end rig and just where the fluorocarbon sits

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, braid to swivel via a palomar knot then four feet of fluorocarbon from the swivel to a clip swivel and the lure attached to that. It’s more of a rubbing “trace” than leader if that makes sense 👍🎣

    • @stuartdenton9052
      @stuartdenton9052 Рік тому

      @@onthedropfishing I assume u use lower strength fcarbon than braid ?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      @@stuartdenton9052 20lb fluoro and 15-20lb braid Stuart, the fluoro is just there because it has better abrasion resistance than the braid. 👍🎣

    • @stuartdenton9052
      @stuartdenton9052 Рік тому

      @@onthedropfishing thanks Chris ,much appreciated

  • @darrenrodd.
    @darrenrodd. Рік тому

    Nice video m8 what's the name of the stink that u use

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Thanks mate, it’s called sticky baits bait spray 👍🎣

  • @MrT-je1xo
    @MrT-je1xo Рік тому

    Hi got a work colleague wondering if you have come across a Cambell Irvin, said he was sure he knows you through work

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, I’m not sure, what does he do? I work with loads of different companies in different scenarios so it’s more than possible 👍🎣

  • @Neil.W
    @Neil.W Рік тому

    Hello! How is the pedal drive holding up? I was thinking about getting one of these Yaks rather than forking out for a Hobie. I see you've also added an electric motor, would you consider doing a short video on that? Thanks mate.

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, I’m gonna do an update on the motor in the next vid I think. The pedal drive is still going strong though I’d say I use the motor now on 80% of trips. Hope that helps 👍🎣

    • @Neil.W
      @Neil.W Рік тому +1

      @@onthedropfishing cheers. Tight lines buddy.

  • @mgaleoutdoors
    @mgaleoutdoors Рік тому

    What’s your thoughts on the sturgeon vs the supernova ?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      I like them both is the truth. If it’s a tricky launch or a long journey I take the sturgeon simply because it’s a fair bit lighter 👍🎣

  • @John-yg4ll
    @John-yg4ll Рік тому

    Hi been looking at vhs radios for the kayak, what brand do you use

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hi mate, I’ve got a Standard Horizon HX300E but I think you’d be wise to get the next one up with dsc calling if your budget allows. Hope that helps👍🎣

    • @John-yg4ll
      @John-yg4ll Рік тому +1

      @@onthedropfishing hi mate, just purchased the standard horizon HX890 for £139

  • @teamthorak
    @teamthorak Рік тому

    what is the spray your putting on the lures, cheers

  • @Scottish_sniper69
    @Scottish_sniper69 Рік тому

    Hi mate do you have any experience lure fishing in Scotland?

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Hi mate, yes I do. If you have a look on my channel you’ll see vids from Port Logan, Port Patrick, Craiglieth and St Abbs. I’ve got a long list of places to visit in the camper as well this year so loads more in Scotland to come as well 👍🎣

    • @Scottish_sniper69
      @Scottish_sniper69 Рік тому +1

      @@onthedropfishing cheers mate I’ll have a look through your content ever panning to come to the west coast like Ayrshire

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      Yeah more than likely at some point. Any suggestions for venues always gratefully received 👍🎣

    • @Scottish_sniper69
      @Scottish_sniper69 Рік тому

      @@onthedropfishing well… I’m new ish to fishing myself I live in Troon and all I’ve really caught are pollock around 30cm from the shore but that was using small feathers before I got a lure rod so if you used the correct gear I recon you’d get bigger but I’ve heard from my local fishing shop that portencross is a good place to go for macrel but macrel get boring fast if that’s all you catch also a lot of seals in Troon I’m not too sure if that’s good or bad

  • @fisherman5517
    @fisherman5517 Рік тому

    do you eat any of the fish you catch .

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому

      If one doesn’t go back for whatever reason it certainly gets munched 👍🎣

  • @cwefishing4707
    @cwefishing4707 Рік тому

    G'day chris, love the vid's m8, im a ozzy living in europe, i travel all around fishing ,thank's to your SUPERNOVA unboxing i brought one and all the goodies ,now im really looking forward to fish the french coast, i had a kayak back in oz you got me back into it, thank's for the inspiration to get back into it.😁🛶🛶

    • @onthedropfishing
      @onthedropfishing  Рік тому +1

      Hiya mate, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content, you’ll be the 0.5% of French viewers I get in my UA-cam analytics then! Great that you got yourself another kayak, maybe the fishing won’t be quite as electric as it is in oz but I’m sure you won’t care when you’ve got a few French bass pulling your string! Tight lines and here’s to a fishy 2023 👍🎣

    • @cwefishing4707
      @cwefishing4707 Рік тому

      Thanks m8, the bass fishing is great were i am, my biggest so far is 68cms looking forward to breaking a 70