Sometimes I think we forget how a bit of simple fishing off a dockside can actually be a bit of a giggle and just as enjoyable as reeling in a stunning halibut!! So nice to see it glide back off to the deeps. lovely job buddy, appreciate your efforts 🎣👍🏼
Hi Paul, and thank you so much! There's nothing like catching the bait, and then your target fish 😁👌 glad you liked it brother, see you on the beach 👍😁
On Spain's eastern coast, the Mediterranean, that's almost impossible to do. You have no idea how good your fishing is in Norway, I went there once and in 10 minutes on a rod that was 50 years old and a reel that hadn't had a line change in over a decade I caught two huge cods only 30m off the shore, that was literally my best fishing experience ever and I've fished for many years in Spain where we have tuna fish and mahi mahi - we just don't have a lot. If I lived in Norway I would eat fish 6 days a week, and catch it all myself.
Hi bud. Yes I do know how good the fishing is in Norway. A fish in the Mediterranean and lots of other places around Europe and the world. Norway is a cold version of Florida! Yes! Times are hard around the mediterranean right now, but still it is possible to catch some fantastic fish. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
“You could entertain yourself like this as a kid”. That’s exactly what my brother and I did. We each got a set of green fiberglass fishing rods for Christmas when I was about 7 years old and boy did we fish! Our special place was a low bridge. We fished enough miniature Coleys to fill a plastic shopping bag at a minimum, sometimes more. When we got home, mom used to say “Wow, you did good. I’ll clean them up later”. Getting older I started to think about this. I could not remember eating a lot of Coleys, and after bedtime my brother and I heard a lot of seagulls quarreling nearby. Hmmmm…. I wonder where the fish went? But at least she didn’t take away the joy and excitement we got from fishing 🎣 ❤ Keep on fishing and making these fantastic videos brother 👍
I had a supposed pier rod for Xmas 23 yrs ago, as did my brother. It’s special for me for similar reasons 👌🏻 Still have it too. My mum made us both rod bags, it’s still in condition too
Good times Bjorg😁👌 Oh, to be a boy again. I had a similar experience once. It was my first fish, a mackerel of course. Being too young to understand death and life, I held him close to my body all day as my new pet. Returned home from a long days fishing. lay pet beside me on my bed, I went to sleep. In the morning, I asked about my new pet. And my mother told me it has swam away. Now shut up and eat your breakfast, be too young to understand life and death, I ate my breakfast, mackerel 🤣👌 Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
I live in Maine, we also catch harbor pollock, and use them for bait. Unfortunately, we have to take them to use a boat to then catch most other species of fish. Norway has placed its culture and its people before industry. You’ve done a perfect job managing your fishery.
Hi Scott. The Norwegians do take good care of their fisheries, but that's not the real reason why the fishing is so good. It is all down to the continental shelf and plankton density - and Norways proximity to it. Either way, the fishing is amazing. Thanks brother 😁👌
You had me at "shore fishing for halibut". What an amazing opportunity. Lol and I could see myself fishing for the bait and having so much fun, trying to see if I could catch bigger fish..that I would run out of time for the halibut ! Thank you for such an entertaining video. Cheers from Washington State in the US.
I love your funny commentary and pleasant demeanor. Also like how you actually show when you kill a fish- many channels choose not to show that part. I think the entire process should be viewed so that people can learn.
Brilliant video Billy, I've always been very sensitive to how fish are treated wether they are taken or released, Your videos are a statement to other you-tubers on how fish should be treated, I have always killed fish immediately if I was taken them, however I used to knock them on the head, since I began to watch your videos you have shown me a much better and humane way of dispatching fish via the spiking method which I use every time I keep a fish. I have seen videos where fish are allowed to slowly die while the moron that caught it grins stupidly into the camera. Thanks for the great videos Billy and thank you for helping me become a more ethical angler. Stay safe out there fella. Regards Steve
Hi Steve. It means a lot to me that my videos are influencing people in a positive manner. So many times I've heard the expression, it's just a fish! I think a little more empathy for our fellow creatures could go a long way. Thank you so much brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
I’m currently watching on the TV and am only half way through so far. Really enjoying the video, full of great info and has had me smiling a lot. I’d like to learn more about your SA big game rig and the lead setup please. 👍🏻🎣
Hi John. I'm really glad you like the video and your comment is much appreciated. As you can probably tell the rig is a very simple affair. The design is the same as a bog standard paternoster rig, where the hook snood is longer than the rig body. Then swap them around, the rig body becomes the hook snood and vice versa. Then the hook hangs on the bait clip, picking up the rig body and leaving plenty of slack for the bait. That's it, simple and effective. Thanks brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
High quality content, and well described. As a norwegian heavily invested into halibut fishing, its cool to see different ways of catching this beautiful fish. I usually go around by boat, but always wanted to try bait-fishing from shore. If you ever get the chance to travel to Frøya in Sør-Trøndelag, this area has a great halibut population worth checking out.
Glad you like it Chris! Much appreciated. I don't know what the future holds, but I would definitely like to fish up that way someday. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
Glad this video randomly popped up on my feed! Well done! I’m a striped bass surfcaster from Long Island , NY, USA, and love all shore-based fishing, you have an awesome fishery there in Norway, I look forward to more videos from you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Billy!
@@Billyfishing_watch Hey Billy, mostly lures but will also throw live eels too. I love fishing metal lipped swimmers for surface strikes, nothing like seeing a big bass smash through the surface to take a piece of painted wood, LOL 😝 . I can’t believe how close to shore you’re able to fish for halibut and cod. The old timers who fished back in the 50’s and 60’s out at Montauk, NY told stories of catching cod and pollack off the beach in December and January with lures. If we want cod now it’s strictly boat fishing waaay offshore and honestly the fishery for the most part has collapsed 😢. Again thanks for the videos, keep it going!
Wonderful video. Thanks so much for sharing your fishing experience. Greetings from Southern California and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
It's always interesting to see how Europeans bait fish. I've use 15-20lb fluorocarbon or straight mono for our local California halibut. Simple Carolina rig and live bait. Cool to see the penn 525 , I used mine last season for mahi mahi, sea bass ,school grade tuna and amberjack.
Hi Angel. The rods are from the UK, the reels are from the States and the rig is from South Africa. There's not many other Europeans that fish like this! Thanks Brother 👍😁👌
Two times a mate and i took a roadtrip from Sweden and then drove along the Norwegian coast. We decided to only allow us to eat if we catched something. No fish - no potatoes, vegetables or beer once we were in Norway. Went to bed every day in Norway with full bellies and nicely soft in the head. One of the best days ever was in Geiranger.
Another brilliant video thanks Billy. Plenty of useful info as always. This one slipped through my net, so back on catch-up! Your face was a picture when that Halibut first took the bait! Tight lines, stay safe & well. 🎣🎣👍👍
Lovely video! First time watching. I loved your humour and the way you explained everything. And Norway is so beautiful - I've caught some nice pollocks in some remote fjords a few years ago and it was lovely! 🙂
Yes! Nice and smooth, is always best. And if you cast with a big bait, use 7-8oz sinker. it will slow your cast, but the inertia is what is needed to send the bait!
Ahhhh, the sound of that run is like music to my ears. Its what i want to hear on every fishing trip! Have a great Christmas mate, and may all the halibuts find your baits! :D
Had to laugh at your comment about amusing yourself as a kid fishing like this and now when catching your bait it was so obvious how much it still amuses you, a true fisherman lol. Stumbled across this video today and happy I did, liked and subscribed, thanks and Happy New Year!
Thanks for another entertaining day in the life of Billy fishing Billy. That big halibut is a lucky chap, he gets to spend another Christmas piling on the pounds 😁
I don't know about piling on the pounds? That is the second time I caught that fish! If he keeps taking baits, I don't think you'll see the new year 🤣 thanks Graham 😁👌
Billy, you are a gentleman and a fine fisher-man scholar. I had your channel recommended to me and it’s strange how the world works. But I was immediately Hooked to your Channel. I watched six more videos and went ahead and subscribed and thumbs up all! I don’t have time unfortunately to fish like I used to. But if I could take you to Northern Maine around the Lakes of North Twin Dam in Norcross, Maine. You would find 5 Lakes that span 28 or so miles & one of them 100 foot or more Deep. And winter the Ice Fishin’ some Northern Pickerel and White Perch biggest you have ever seen. Miss my childhood lol Peace be with you. Be looking forward to you pulling in some more Gladiators!
Hi Matthew. Maybe one day I will fish in your fine country, the lakes sound truly fantastic. Glad you like the videos brother. Thanks, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
Well done, fun informative video. I only fish surf casting in North Carolina, but I enjoy catching my bait fish almost as much as I like the surf casting.
Ya gotta love when I plan comes together. And yes...I've been laughed at more fish than I've been able to laugh at. This is the sixth year I haven't been able to chase tuna this fall/winter. But it's looking like all my surgeries are done & finished. I promised the Baker Lady one "large" fish. I'm thinking a Bluefin at-around 75 inches should do the trick. (catch & release) So next year it is. Thanx for posting Bud. It was a good watch.
Nice video. It's so interesting - and humbling - to watch people from other countries fish. Often the same fish but different methods and techniques, different gear and especially rigs, more to learn. Happy New Year Billy.
Greetings from Tennessee! Love the video and I’m now subscribed. Can’t wait to watch more. You’re the type of guy that would be fun to fish with and fun to get a pint with afterwards. Kudos to you ya Legend. 🎣🍺
I'm glad I came across your videos, about to sit and watch a billyfishing marathon :D ez subscribe, it's hard to describe how but it feels like you are talking to a friend and not to a camera, great videos :)
Pompano, redfish, black drum, southern flounder, Gulf kingfish and a relative. Also a sheepshead or 2 may come through. On the surface you may even luck into a blackfin tuna.@@Billyfishing_watch
Very nice video! I enjoyed it. It's fun to see how people fish in a different part of the world 🌍 😊 thank you and I'll watch some more of your videos. Keep catching ' em!
Hello again Mike. Yes it is fun to see how other peple fish in other places. We have a lot to learn from each other, whether we catch the same fish or not. Thanks brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch I love to fish for channel catfish. I live in the state of Nebraska. It would be cool to meet some day and fish. Thank you for the video and responding. 👍
Thanks Billy, nice halibut, we use whole halibut like that as bait for flounders in Northern Ireland, the flounders we catch are 80cm between the eyes 😂
Hi Billy I'm a new subscriber from South Africa and am thoroughly enjoying the content especially seeing how our fishing techniques are successful in other parts of the world, catching varied species.
Hi bud. I like to target big fish from the shore, and you guys have got it covered 100% I even slid baits sometimes. So thank you Brothers, see you on the beach! Some day😁👌
😊 so stoked for the reply, bro. Actually got a nice kob today on a dingle bait and told my fishing buddies to follow your channel as well. Keep the videos coming
Hi bud. I love watching the tubers from the US. Everybody's got a different approach to the same type of fishing. I also have some South African style setups. And we'll do some videos on this in the future. Thanks Brother 👍😁👌
Hi there Billy. A merry Christmas to you. I've just stumbled across your channel and it's fantastic. When I was younger I'd go fishing every August with my uncle in Galway for mackerel. I think that's where I caught the fishing bug. I did some pike and carp fishing when back home in the UK. For a little while I lived in Thailand and got to caught big and powerful fish out there. I was spoiled for the fish I could catch. A few years later I did some shark fishing in Florida a couple of times. Catching shark up to 11 feet off the beach. On one trip I think my bait was picked up by a hammerhead. The reel started spinning like it was attached to a bus. Even with the full 40lbs of drag it didn't slow down. Unfortunately the 150lb line broke. It's great to see someone like yourself fishing for big fish in a place like Norway. Some of the powerful reels I hot for Thai fish and sharks are popular with the Halibut anglers. Its something I'd like to try some day but I'm not a fan of cold weather. I'd rather fish somewhere hot. I now have my daughter Jessica and I hope to show her some of the Thai and Florida fishing in the future. Anyway, looking forward to seeing more of your content. Best of luck to you and your channel. See you on the beach!
Hi bud. Thank you for sharing your rich fishing experiences with me 😀 You can also fish Norway in the summer, but autumn to early winter is best. Thanks buddy, see you on the beach 😁👌
Cool fishing mate. Ive been to norway quite a few times. Mainly up north fishing for coalfish in the summer with big poppers and jerkbaits in the tidal changes. Biggest ones are 40lb+ and they fight like demons :) Keep making videos man!
@@Billyfishing_watch Sadly man not from the shore. Even if there was a time when "Saltstroemmen" poduced fish like that. I've been fishing from the boat in huge tidal currents, alsmost like GT fishing :)
Cracking video as usual Billy love watching them. well done on the 10 thousand subscribers look forward to watching many more have a great Christmas and a new year tight lines and stay safe 🎣🎣
Thanks for all your videos this year Billy and on reaching 10k subs, this is one of the best surfcasting channels on youtube :-) Have a great Christmas and all the best for 2024
Not sure if you have heard of butterfly baits.. I often use use a butterfly bait for big snapper and hapuka here in NZ. Basically, take your bait fish and fillet from the tail towards the head on both sides leaving the fillets and guts well attached, then snap out the backbone. You get all the scent plus a nice flutter from the fillets with a bit of current or even small fish knocking it about. Pretty sure it would work on your rig / trace.
Absolutely brilliant as always Billy; informative and entertaining……just missed the “all hail the 525!” 😅 keep up the great work brother; me and my son really enjoy your vids and plan to get out to Norway 1 day 💪🏽💪🏽💚💚☘️☘️
1:36. I love how you say "sorry buddy you wont do" brother, this is the greatest thing thats ever happened to that fish, ah sorry can't use you as bait. Jokes aside, love this content!
Hi, Billy. What should I look for here in the States when I'm choosing bait thread? In this video, you mention your preference for the latex variety, of thread but are there other important characteristics? Thanks for sharing your fishing with us. Chris (Maine, USA)
Hi Chris. Latex is the best, for two reasons! It is biodegradable, and it's elasticity. Which holds the bait snugly. Characteristics you look for are, how thin it needs to be. Or how thick. big baits need thick elastic, I'm delicate baits need thin elastic. Thanks Brother 😁👍
Great billy,, cracking fish there mate, them runs never get old, I'd like to see your take on the lead release clip👍,try keeping some lures in your bait bucket,full of blood and fish guts,,it works for me 👍😉🇳🇴
Hi Junky. As it goes, it's the second time I have caught that same fish! He likes a good fight 🤣 glad you liked it brother, thanks for the tip. See you on the beach 😁👌
That's excellent advice regarding casting too far. I'm really bad for launching it to the horizon, when all the fish are hunting in the breakers in my local beach. PB Bass was about twenty yards out lol.
Yep! It's hard to stop casting too far, party because we enjoy the feeling. And when the fishing is slow, it's always fun to practice. Thanks Brother 👍😁
Hi Billy glad to see that you are safe and well mate Yet another very informative video from you it's a testament to your knowledge on fishing within the artic circle.. Anyway billy have a merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year 🍺🍺🍺 I am looking forward to the next episode of billy's fishing.👍
Hello Billy . I just discovered your channel and haven’t stopped looking , while salivating. There’s no doubt you are a very experienced fisherman and outstanding on your shore, as opposed to yo field. Couldn’t help a bit of Billybanter there !😀 What part of of Dublin do you hail from and wheee would be your local.. if you have one? Keep them coming Billy! Absolute awesome vids
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Sometimes I think we forget how a bit of simple fishing off a dockside can actually be a bit of a giggle and just as enjoyable as reeling in a stunning halibut!! So nice to see it glide back off to the deeps. lovely job buddy, appreciate your efforts 🎣👍🏼
Hi Paul, and thank you so much! There's nothing like catching the bait, and then your target fish 😁👌 glad you liked it brother, see you on the beach 👍😁
On Spain's eastern coast, the Mediterranean, that's almost impossible to do. You have no idea how good your fishing is in Norway, I went there once and in 10 minutes on a rod that was 50 years old and a reel that hadn't had a line change in over a decade I caught two huge cods only 30m off the shore, that was literally my best fishing experience ever and I've fished for many years in Spain where we have tuna fish and mahi mahi - we just don't have a lot. If I lived in Norway I would eat fish 6 days a week, and catch it all myself.
Hi bud. Yes I do know how good the fishing is in Norway. A fish in the Mediterranean and lots of other places around Europe and the world. Norway is a cold version of Florida! Yes! Times are hard around the mediterranean right now, but still it is possible to catch some fantastic fish. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
I would be quite happy to take the bait home for dinner. 😁👍🏼
“You could entertain yourself like this as a kid”. That’s exactly what my brother and I did. We each got a set of green fiberglass fishing rods for Christmas when I was about 7 years old and boy did we fish! Our special place was a low bridge. We fished enough miniature Coleys to fill a plastic shopping bag at a minimum, sometimes more. When we got home, mom used to say “Wow, you did good. I’ll clean them up later”. Getting older I started to think about this. I could not remember eating a lot of Coleys, and after bedtime my brother and I heard a lot of seagulls quarreling nearby. Hmmmm…. I wonder where the fish went? But at least she didn’t take away the joy and excitement we got from fishing 🎣 ❤ Keep on fishing and making these fantastic videos brother 👍
I had a supposed pier rod for Xmas 23 yrs ago, as did my brother. It’s special for me for similar reasons 👌🏻 Still have it too. My mum made us both rod bags, it’s still in condition too
Good times Bjorg😁👌 Oh, to be a boy again. I had a similar experience once. It was my first fish, a mackerel of course. Being too young to understand death and life, I held him close to my body all day as my new pet. Returned home from a long days fishing. lay pet beside me on my bed, I went to sleep. In the morning, I asked about my new pet. And my mother told me it has swam away. Now shut up and eat your breakfast, be too young to understand life and death, I ate my breakfast, mackerel 🤣👌 Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
I caught my PB on 10lb mono. I fish freshwater in Canada. It was a 48” Muskie. 🤙 line strength can be mitigated with angling skill and a slower rod!
Yes! It's amazing what you can do with a bit of patience. Nice fish Brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch haha thanks! It was a complete bonus fish as I was targeting smallmouth! Luck more than anything! Tight lines my man!
I live in Maine, we also catch harbor pollock, and use them for bait. Unfortunately, we have to take them to use a boat to then catch most other species of fish. Norway has placed its culture and its people before industry. You’ve done a perfect job managing your fishery.
Hi Scott. The Norwegians do take good care of their fisheries, but that's not the real reason why the fishing is so good. It is all down to the continental shelf and plankton density - and Norways proximity to it. Either way, the fishing is amazing. Thanks brother 😁👌
You had me at "shore fishing for halibut". What an amazing opportunity. Lol and I could see myself fishing for the bait and having so much fun, trying to see if I could catch bigger fish..that I would run out of time for the halibut ! Thank you for such an entertaining video. Cheers from Washington State in the US.
Glad you liked it Andrew, much appreciated. Thanks Brother 😁👌
I love your funny commentary and pleasant demeanor. Also like how you actually show when you kill a fish- many channels choose not to show that part. I think the entire process should be viewed so that people can learn.
Thanks for the excellent fishing tutorial. No Halibut here but your passion is just like mine. Cheers from South Louisiana 🎣
Hello down in Louisiana. It's a shame there's no Halibut, but I'm sure you've got some other cool fish. Thanks Brother, glad you liked it 😁👌
Brilliant video Billy, I've always been very sensitive to how fish are treated wether they are taken or released, Your videos are a statement to other you-tubers on how fish should be treated, I have always killed fish immediately if I was taken them, however I used to knock them on the head, since I began to watch your videos you have shown me a much better and humane way of dispatching fish via the spiking method which I use every time I keep a fish. I have seen videos where fish are allowed to slowly die while the moron that caught it grins stupidly into the camera. Thanks for the great videos Billy and thank you for helping me become a more ethical angler. Stay safe out there fella. Regards Steve
Hi Steve. It means a lot to me that my videos are influencing people in a positive manner. So many times I've heard the expression, it's just a fish! I think a little more empathy for our fellow creatures could go a long way. Thank you so much brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
Beautiful video!! I love halibut from shore
Hi Andrea. I think bait is the best way to get your first halibut! Lures are hard work. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Hopefully next year!@@Billyfishing_watch
Boom! Billy you are legend and ethical to boot.
Thanks mate 💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hi Garrie. Glad you liked it, much appreciated Brother. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
Fantastic video Billy. If you ever need to see a ` how to catch a Halibut from the shore` this is the one! Really good stuff.
Thanks so much Gordon, much appreciated Brother. Glad you liked it, see you on the beach 😁👌
I’m currently watching on the TV and am only half way through so far. Really enjoying the video, full of great info and has had me smiling a lot. I’d like to learn more about your SA big game rig and the lead setup please. 👍🏻🎣
Hi John. I'm really glad you like the video and your comment is much appreciated. As you can probably tell the rig is a very simple affair. The design is the same as a bog standard paternoster rig, where the hook snood is longer than the rig body. Then swap them around, the rig body becomes the hook snood and vice versa. Then the hook hangs on the bait clip, picking up the rig body and leaving plenty of slack for the bait. That's it, simple and effective. Thanks brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch - I’m interested how you rig to shed the lead so easily?
The rotten bottom? It is like the breakaway escape link, but without the plastic disc 👍.
High quality content, and well described. As a norwegian heavily invested into halibut fishing, its cool to see different ways of catching this beautiful fish. I usually go around by boat, but always wanted to try bait-fishing from shore. If you ever get the chance to travel to Frøya in Sør-Trøndelag, this area has a great halibut population worth checking out.
Glad you like it Chris! Much appreciated. I don't know what the future holds, but I would definitely like to fish up that way someday. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
Thank you, so much!thank you so much, man!👊🤘! I very enjoyed this video. That is the magic land.
Thank you so much brother, glad you liked it 👍😁👌
BIlly you are the Best.Very entertaining for this disabled vet.I feel like Im there.Get down to VIRGINIA US,stop by..
Hi brother. If I am ever in Virginia, I will drop in 😀 Glad you like it, thank you bud, see you on the beach 😁👌
Glad this video randomly popped up on my feed! Well done! I’m a striped bass surfcaster from Long Island , NY, USA, and love all shore-based fishing, you have an awesome fishery there in Norway, I look forward to more videos from you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Billy!
Hi Turkey. You don't have it too bad over there either! Are you throwing lures or baits?
@@Billyfishing_watch Hey Billy, mostly lures but will also throw live eels too. I love fishing metal lipped swimmers for surface strikes, nothing like seeing a big bass smash through the surface to take a piece of painted wood, LOL 😝 . I can’t believe how close to shore you’re able to fish for halibut and cod. The old timers who fished back in the 50’s and 60’s out at Montauk, NY told stories of catching cod and pollack off the beach in December and January with lures. If we want cod now it’s strictly boat fishing waaay offshore and honestly the fishery for the most part has collapsed 😢. Again thanks for the videos, keep it going!
@@StripedTurkey similar story a lot, thanks Brother
Same up here in Maine.
@@520angling5 thanks Brother 😁👌
Well hello from America Billy. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Stay warm, and have a safe and happy new year.
Thanks Brother, you too. See you on the beach 😁👌
Billys face at 18:11, priceless!
Awesome video, rlly enjoyed it. Looking forward to my trip to Norway. Might see you at the beach then.
You never know, Jo. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
Wonderful video. Thanks so much for sharing your fishing experience. Greetings from Southern California and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks for the love Kedbuka, much appreciated! If I'm ever in town, I'll look you up brother 😁👌
Hi billy love the enthusiasm,bucket list for me to come and fish Norway 🇳🇴
Nice, thanks Brother 👌
Great entertaining vid as per usual cant think of a better 25 mins watching your enthusiasm and humour
Thanks Brother, much appreciated. See you on the beach 😁👌
yet again another great and entertaining video to watch while sat here in cold and rainy South Wales
So it's summer time where you are 🤣 Thanks Brother 😁👌
lolo yea compared to were you are i guess
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Awesome as always Brother Billy! have a great Crimbo love from all the Caster's crew X
Thanks Brother's, have a good one too😁👌
Im watching this Christmas morning from Andover Massachusetts. Thank you. I enjoyed this video! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, glad you liked it Buddy. See you on the beach 👍😁👌
It's always interesting to see how Europeans bait fish. I've use 15-20lb fluorocarbon or straight mono for our local California halibut. Simple Carolina rig and live bait. Cool to see the penn 525 , I used mine last season for mahi mahi, sea bass ,school grade tuna and amberjack.
Hi Angel. The rods are from the UK, the reels are from the States and the rig is from South Africa. There's not many other Europeans that fish like this! Thanks Brother 👍😁👌
Two times a mate and i took a roadtrip from Sweden and then drove along the Norwegian coast. We decided to only allow us to eat if we catched something. No fish - no potatoes, vegetables or beer once we were in Norway. Went to bed every day in Norway with full bellies and nicely soft in the head. One of the best days ever was in Geiranger.
If you're going hungry, You forgot your fishing tackle! Sounds like a fun time, tight lines 😁👌
Great video mate! keep it up. Love the land based angling.
Thanks Andrew, see you on the beach, Brother 😁👌
I love how you treat the baitfish with respect? Bravo
Life is bad when you're a bait fish! Why make it worse. Thank buddy ☺️👌
Another brilliant video thanks Billy. Plenty of useful info as always. This one slipped through my net, so back on catch-up!
Your face was a picture when that Halibut first took the bait! Tight lines, stay safe & well. 🎣🎣👍👍
Thanks Trampbuddy, I aim to please. See you on the beach Brother 😁👌
Im always gobsmacked how good the fishing is there !!!
Fantastic! Isn't it. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Awesome, loved how you explained it all . good job
Thank you so much AJ, much appreciated 😁👌
Lovely video! First time watching. I loved your humour and the way you explained everything. And Norway is so beautiful - I've caught some nice pollocks in some remote fjords a few years ago and it was lovely! 🙂
Glad you liked it bud! Yes, Norway is so beautiful. And the fishing! Fantastic. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Love your cast slow and steady but gets it done! I gotta remember that sometimes when I get in a rush
Hi bud. Glad you liked it, thanks Brother 😁👌
Yes! Nice and smooth, is always best. And if you cast with a big bait, use 7-8oz sinker. it will slow your cast, but the inertia is what is needed to send the bait!
Ohh good, Halibut is one of my bucket list fish, thanks Billy
Thanks Mr Roddman, glad you liked it brother 😁👌
Ahhhh, the sound of that run is like music to my ears. Its what i want to hear on every fishing trip! Have a great Christmas mate, and may all the halibuts find your baits! :D
Merry Christmas to you Thor, can't beat a good halibut, run! How did the assist hooks work out for you? Thank Brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch i haven't tested them yet. Winter time i pretty much only fish with bait, but ill get them testet eventually! 😄
@thorvanbehrns nice, tight lines Brother 👍
Had to laugh at your comment about amusing yourself as a kid fishing like this and now when catching your bait it was so obvious how much it still amuses you, a true fisherman lol. Stumbled across this video today and happy I did, liked and subscribed, thanks and Happy New Year!
I would be lying if I said it wasn't true 🤣 thanks for subbing up , much appreciated. See you on the beach 😁👌
Terrific video, and fish handling demonstration . Have a great day!
Thanks again brother, glad you liked it 😁👌
Hi Billy, I started making weights out of cement, so they aren't toxic. Before that rocks I ground a groove around to tie to. Like watching your vids!
Glad you liked the videos, Jon. Thanks for the tip brother 😁👌
Thanks for another entertaining day in the life of Billy fishing Billy. That big halibut is a lucky chap, he gets to spend another Christmas piling on the pounds 😁
I don't know about piling on the pounds? That is the second time I caught that fish! If he keeps taking baits, I don't think you'll see the new year 🤣 thanks Graham 😁👌
He must have a death wish Billy 😂😂🐟@@Billyfishing_watch
Yep 🤣
Billy, you are a gentleman and a fine fisher-man scholar. I had your channel recommended to me and it’s strange how the world works. But I was immediately Hooked to your Channel. I watched six more videos and went ahead and subscribed and thumbs up all! I don’t have time unfortunately to fish like I used to. But if I could take you to Northern Maine around the Lakes of North Twin Dam in Norcross, Maine. You would find 5 Lakes that span 28 or so miles & one of them 100 foot or more Deep. And winter the Ice Fishin’ some Northern Pickerel and White Perch biggest you have ever seen. Miss my childhood lol Peace be with you. Be looking forward to you pulling in some more Gladiators!
Hi Matthew. Maybe one day I will fish in your fine country, the lakes sound truly fantastic. Glad you like the videos brother. Thanks, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
What a run that fish took!! SCREAMING REELS 😱 excellent video mm8 halibut fishing is on my bucket list 😀
Hi Robbie. There is nowhere better than Norway! thanks Brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
Well done, fun informative video. I only fish surf casting in North Carolina, but I enjoy catching my bait fish almost as much as I like the surf casting.
Hi Rich. As you can tell! I do too. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Eazy Billy you ok pal, well done on ya halibut on first cast. You can't beat a fish taking line on the drag set. All the best Billy from GRIMSBY
No you can't, thanks Carl. Greetings from Norway brother 😁👌
Great video ! Excellent instruction and narration. Keep them coming.
Thanks Joseph, much appreciated. Thanks Brother 👍😁
This is my first video watching your channel, it's so simple and peaceful definitely a sub!
Thanks for subbing up bud! Glad you liked it 😁👌
Ya gotta love when I plan comes together. And yes...I've been laughed at more fish than I've been able to laugh at. This is the sixth year I haven't been able to chase tuna this fall/winter. But it's looking like all my surgeries are done & finished. I promised the Baker Lady one "large" fish. I'm thinking a Bluefin at-around 75 inches should do the trick. (catch & release) So next year it is. Thanx for posting Bud. It was a good watch.
Hi Randy, it sounds like you have a plan of your own, and I think it hasn't much to do with fishing🤣 glad you liked it brother 😁👌
What a wonderful good fishing adventure. Thank You and Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you George, thanks brother. See you on the beach 😁👌
Nice video. It's so interesting - and humbling - to watch people from other countries fish. Often the same fish but different methods and techniques, different gear and especially rigs, more to learn. Happy New Year Billy.
Hi Steve. Glad you liked it, much appreciated. Yes I love diversity in my life, and fishing! It makes life more fun. Thanks Brother 😁👌
That place looks incredible. Thank you for the video!
Anytime Brother, glad you liked it 😁👌
It's great to see the video doing so well. Your UA-cam channel is brilliant and doesn't get the views it deserves. Keep it up. 👏
Hi Chris. I think the channel is on its way now, thanks Brother. See you on the beach 😁👌
Awesome fishing 🎣🎣 💪💯 thanks for sharing and a hello from Wales 🏴🏴🏴
Thanks Stephen, glad you liked it brother. See you on the beach 😁👌
Greetings from Australia to my Irish cousin. Enjoyed the video. 👍
Thanks Brother, glad you liked the videos 😁👌
You're gonna be huge. Deserved! Great video man. Really informative and entertaining.
Thanks so much, really appreciate it. See you on the beach Brother 😁👌
Greetings from Tennessee! Love the video and I’m now subscribed. Can’t wait to watch more. You’re the type of guy that would be fun to fish with and fun to get a pint with afterwards. Kudos to you ya Legend. 🎣🍺
Hi bud. Glad you liked it, thanks Brother. See you on the beach 😁👌
Lad these are class videos. Great to see an Irishman on fishing UA-cam. Must head up there for a few weeks fishing looks absolutely lethal
Hi Ciaran, glad you like the videos. Thanks Brother 👍😁
this was awesome!!!! it wasnt jsut fish fish fish other than the bait catching. i love how detailed you were! new subscriber from Florida!
Thanks Brother, much appreciated. Hopefully! One day I'll be making videos out your way! 😁👌
I'm glad I came across your videos, about to sit and watch a billyfishing marathon :D ez subscribe, it's hard to describe how but it feels like you are talking to a friend and not to a camera, great videos :)
I'm glad you came across my channel too! I'm glad that you feel that way, it means a lot. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Love your videos awesome.
Do you ever do any catch and cooks?
Hi bud, Glad you like them videos . Yeh got some cooks, but they are not that popular. Maybe they will take off in the future, thanks brother, 😁👌
To lock of the dingle dangle, a 1cm square of bicycle inner tube on each side of it on the circle hook works wonders.
Yet another bike tube hack, thanks Brother 😁👌
What an enjoyable video! Keep up the good work, I must show my pal in SA that trick binding the bait to the hook, never seen that before!
I think he saw the trick with bait before 🤣 any way, glad you liked it. Thanks Brother 😁👌
I like big Buts and I cannot lie! Great video Billy. Fish on brother
Thanks Tom, glad you liked it. Butts are beat when there big 😁👌
Great video Billy Lordy from Scotland 🐟🎣🐟🎣🏴🏴🇮🇪🇮🇪
Hi Lawrence. glad you liked it, my Scot's Brother. Thanks 👍😁👌
Dude, thoroughly enjoyed this. New sub from an old salt in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hi Bud. Glad you liked it, much appreciated. The golf was always on my bucket list, who knows maybe one day. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch You'd dig the beach fishing on the Florida panhandle in the cool months.
@wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539 what can you catch in the autumn and winter?
Pompano, redfish, black drum, southern flounder, Gulf kingfish and a relative. Also a sheepshead or 2 may come through. On the surface you may even luck into a blackfin tuna.@@Billyfishing_watch
@@wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539 sounds like fun! So many great fish, a type of halibut. Tight lines Brother 👌
Very nice video! I enjoyed it. It's fun to see how people fish in a different part of the world 🌍 😊 thank you and I'll watch some more of your videos. Keep catching ' em!
Hello again Mike. Yes it is fun to see how other peple fish in other places. We have a lot to learn from each other, whether we catch the same fish or not. Thanks brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch I love to fish for channel catfish. I live in the state of Nebraska. It would be cool to meet some day and fish. Thank you for the video and responding. 👍
@mikehuhman3249 anytime 👌
Thanks Billy, nice halibut, we use whole halibut like that as bait for flounders in Northern Ireland,
the flounders we catch are 80cm between the eyes 😂
I'm coming home, Now! 🤣 Glad you liked it Brother, see you on the beach Ronnie 😁👌
Awesome job , I’m all in subscribed and looking forward to more
Thank You so much brother! I really appreciate it 😁👌
Hi Billy
I'm a new subscriber from South Africa and am thoroughly enjoying the content especially seeing how our fishing techniques are successful in other parts of the world, catching varied species.
Hi bud. I like to target big fish from the shore, and you guys have got it covered 100% I even slid baits sometimes. So thank you Brothers, see you on the beach! Some day😁👌
😊 so stoked for the reply, bro. Actually got a nice kob today on a dingle bait and told my fishing buddies to follow your channel as well. Keep the videos coming
@faizeltaliep6382 nice! So many great fish. I would love to catch, all of them 🤣👌 what part are you fishing?
That's super cool! beautiful countryside, too.
Thanks Brother, glad you liked it 😁👌
First time viewer you got my sub! Thanks for the awesome video
Thanks for subbing up! Rick, much appreciated Brother. See you on the beach 😁👌
First time visiting your videos ! Really enjoyed watching 👍
Hi William. Thanks for subbing up, glad you liked it brother 😁👌
Great video billy, lovely halibut brother 👍
Thanks Brother, fish on😁👌
I typically don't watch these types of videos, but I figured I'd watch this one for the halibut.
That's why I fish, just for the halibut! Thanks Brother 😁👌
Amazing video. I love your rod setups. I fish also with the same setups. God bless from the US tightlines.
Hi bud. I love watching the tubers from the US. Everybody's got a different approach to the same type of fishing. I also have some South African style setups. And we'll do some videos on this in the future. Thanks Brother 👍😁👌
Love your work Billy,
Thanks Brother, much appreciated 👍😁👌
New sub here. Excellent release! Looking forward to seeing more Norway fishing. Cheers! From California!
Hi bud, Much appreciated Brother. Glad you liked it. Thanks buddy, see you on the beach 😁👌
All hail the 525 😢? This is literally my favourite part of all your videos Billy
Just for you, all hail the 525😁👍 we good now! Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 👍😁👌
Great video from start to finish look forward to watching you slay some more beasts best of luck from wales 🎣
Hi Daniel. Glad you liked it, much appreciated. See you on the beach Brother 😁👌
Deadly fishing Billy...I have to say I'd be hammering those coalies all day😂
That's why you haven't caught a Halibut yet 🤣 there good fun too. Thanks Ciaran 😁👌
Hi there Billy. A merry Christmas to you.
I've just stumbled across your channel and it's fantastic.
When I was younger I'd go fishing every August with my uncle in Galway for mackerel. I think that's where I caught the fishing bug. I did some pike and carp fishing when back home in the UK.
For a little while I lived in Thailand and got to caught big and powerful fish out there. I was spoiled for the fish I could catch. A few years later I did some shark fishing in Florida a couple of times. Catching shark up to 11 feet off the beach. On one trip I think my bait was picked up by a hammerhead. The reel started spinning like it was attached to a bus. Even with the full 40lbs of drag it didn't slow down. Unfortunately the 150lb line broke.
It's great to see someone like yourself fishing for big fish in a place like Norway. Some of the powerful reels I hot for Thai fish and sharks are popular with the Halibut anglers. Its something I'd like to try some day but I'm not a fan of cold weather. I'd rather fish somewhere hot. I now have my daughter Jessica and I hope to show her some of the Thai and Florida fishing in the future.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing more of your content. Best of luck to you and your channel. See you on the beach!
Hi bud. Thank you for sharing your rich fishing experiences with me 😀 You can also fish Norway in the summer, but autumn to early winter is best. Thanks buddy, see you on the beach 😁👌
Small halibut!
Yes! Small
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They get much bigger, thanks Brother 😁👌
Keep it up man the content is absolutely amazing. This is my first time seeing one of your videos and I absolutely love it❤❤
Hi Evan. Much appreciated brother. Lots more content coming. Thanks , see you on the beach😁👌
Great video! Me and my family want to visit Norway this year but I wife talks about the aurora lights all the time....
no mentions about fishing :/
There is fishing literally everywhere up north, all You need is a 15 to 60 gram spinning rod. And a handful of lures. Tight lines brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch no line thick enough for my wife not to cut xD T_T
Tight lines Brother 😁👌
Great video mate. Cheers from Australia.
Glad you liked it brother, thanks 👍😁👌
Shore fishing for slabs. Nothing better! I wish this was something we could do out here in california.
Can you not get the Californian halibut from the shore? Thanks brother 😁👌🏻
Cool fishing mate. Ive been to norway quite a few times. Mainly up north fishing for coalfish in the summer with big poppers and jerkbaits in the tidal changes. Biggest ones are 40lb+ and they fight like demons :) Keep making videos man!
Sounds like fun times, never heard of coalie that big from the shore. Thanks Brother, glad you liked it 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch Sadly man not from the shore. Even if there was a time when "Saltstroemmen" poduced fish like that. I've been fishing from the boat in huge tidal currents, alsmost like GT fishing :)
You get coalfish up around 25-30kgs in the northern part of Norway ;)
@@Billyfishing_watch
Great stuff mate , cracking halibut, great video as usual 👍👍🤠
Thanks Paul, glad you liked it brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch who the fook is Paul 😂😂😂😂, I’m sure he enjoyed it too 😂😂😂
Nice Halibut Billy. This viking is in Vordingborg 🇩🇰 and gonna try weed out a sea-trout this week.
Tight lines!
Hi bud. Nice! Hope you hook up. Have a good Christmas. Thanks Brother 👍😁👌
Cracking video as usual Billy love watching them. well done on the 10 thousand subscribers look forward to watching many more have a great Christmas and a new year tight lines and stay safe 🎣🎣
Thanks Jon. Merry Christmas to you too, glad you liked it brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
Thanks for all your videos this year Billy and on reaching 10k subs, this is one of the best surfcasting channels on youtube :-) Have a great Christmas and all the best for 2024
Hi Ian. Merry Christmas to you brother, and thanks so much. See you on the beach 😁👌
Not sure if you have heard of butterfly baits.. I often use use a butterfly bait for big snapper and hapuka here in NZ. Basically, take your bait fish and fillet from the tail towards the head on both sides leaving the fillets and guts well attached, then snap out the backbone. You get all the scent plus a nice flutter from the fillets with a bit of current or even small fish knocking it about. Pretty sure it would work on your rig / trace.
Hi bud. We call it a flapper, because it flaps in the tide. Not sure it will cast! But it will fish on a slide. thanks Brother 👍😁
Absolutely brilliant as always Billy; informative and entertaining……just missed the “all hail the 525!” 😅 keep up the great work brother; me and my son really enjoy your vids and plan to get out to Norway 1 day 💪🏽💪🏽💚💚☘️☘️
All hail the 525! 🤣 Glad you liked it, you'll love Norway. Thanks Brother 😁👌
1:36. I love how you say "sorry buddy you wont do" brother, this is the greatest thing thats ever happened to that fish, ah sorry can't use you as bait. Jokes aside, love this content!
Hi Alex, yes! It was his lucky day 😅 glad you liked it brother, thanks 😁👌
Hi, Billy. What should I look for here in the States when I'm choosing bait thread? In this video, you mention your preference for the latex variety, of thread but are there other important characteristics? Thanks for sharing your fishing with us. Chris (Maine, USA)
Hi Chris. Latex is the best, for two reasons! It is biodegradable, and it's elasticity. Which holds the bait snugly. Characteristics you look for are, how thin it needs to be. Or how thick. big baits need thick elastic, I'm delicate baits need thin elastic. Thanks Brother 😁👍
Thanks, Billy. Your guidelines led me to just the right stuff! I really appreciate the help.
@labtrainer09 no worries 😁👌
Great billy,, cracking fish there mate, them runs never get old, I'd like to see your take on the lead release clip👍,try keeping some lures in your bait bucket,full of blood and fish guts,,it works for me 👍😉🇳🇴
Hi Junky. As it goes, it's the second time I have caught that same fish! He likes a good fight 🤣 glad you liked it brother, thanks for the tip. See you on the beach 😁👌
That's excellent advice regarding casting too far. I'm really bad for launching it to the horizon, when all the fish are hunting in the breakers in my local beach. PB Bass was about twenty yards out lol.
Yep! It's hard to stop casting too far, party because we enjoy the feeling. And when the fishing is slow, it's always fun to practice. Thanks Brother 👍😁
Hi Billy glad to see that you are safe and well mate
Yet another very informative video from you it's a testament to your knowledge on fishing within the artic circle..
Anyway billy have a merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year 🍺🍺🍺 I am looking forward to the next episode of billy's fishing.👍
Hi Wayne. Merry Christmas to you brother, glad you enjoyed the video. See you on the beach 😁👌
Hello Billy . I just discovered your channel and haven’t stopped looking , while salivating.
There’s no doubt you are a very experienced fisherman and outstanding on your shore, as opposed to yo field.
Couldn’t help a bit of Billybanter there !😀
What part of of Dublin do you hail from and wheee would be your local.. if you have one?
Keep them coming Billy! Absolute awesome vids
Hi bud. I'm from the north side, but I'm not home very much. Traveling and making videos keeps me quite busy! Thanks Brother 😁👌
Boom great stuff Billy see you on the beach
Boom Chris, thanks Brother. See you on the beach 😁👌
Awesome video again billy!!
Glad you liked it brother, Much appreciated 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch i really could watch you for hours 😁 which camera/ gopro do you use for filming?
Little funfact, that's the town I grew up in and I used to fish on those docks all the time as a kid :)
What a place to grow up! Hope you liked the video. Thanks Brother 😁👌