Ni tidal Carp there mate. I think I might get some barbed hooks and squash the barb so there is a small lump to see if that will help, if not I’m going down the micro barbed root. Glad you enjoyed it.

@@yep.fishing felt good to get out mate. Might take the BFS kit next time

@@jonkennard8272 if your lure fishing it’s a bit heavy I would go for something around the 40-45gr top end but if you are bottom fishing it might do it. If I already had one I might try it but it’s a bit over gunned

@@thatonebeone they could be thin lipped mullet. Try the fly or spinning for them with ragworm. I did a video called BFS mullet where I do this. Hope it helps

@@TheConstantAngleri will try the spin with worm.. last time i was trolling on my kayak and i saw 2 big mullets following my jerkbait i was trolling they was very curious and checking it out so maybe a spin with a worm will do the trick for my mullets.. it was about 5 to 10 foot of waters and they make their way to swallow part of the channel in like 3 foot of water to feed in incoming tide and head out going.. i think they eat the grass or little tiny shrimp bugs

@@AboveAverageAngler cheers mate. I might have needed a bigger net for the one I lost🤣

@@mulletmanpete love those Stradics. There were a lot of tiny mullet today when I had a go. No joy today. Glad you enjoyed it.

@@lalo1704 I use mine regularly in saltwater. I tighten the drag and spray over with a water bottle. I then take the side plate off and whilst covering the spool I spray my braided line, before wiping around the rim of the spool and frame with a damp cloth. I leave it apart to dry and make sure to loosen the drag again so as not to crush the carbon washers. When I have put it back together I add a little oil to the bearings if required or grease to the level line mechanism. I do this every trip. I don’t use it every week more like a couple dozen times a year.

@@darrenrodd. sounds like a plan to me

Good fishing, and bad luck with the biggie They're all a joy to catch. Never had one on the float, only ledgering or off the surface so might give the float a try at some point. So your float fishing tips are a help. You seem to spend a fair bit of of time on that stretch of the river whereas I spend as much time as I can closer to the mouth. Do you think/ know if the river holds larger fish. I'm looking for a 5lb + now but generally see lots of small stuff Thanks for your time making the videos

@petedevon it holds some truly large fish further down river but there are pockets of 5lb fish further up towards the weir at Totnes. I have also seen big fish around Galmpton.

@petedevon I have seen and even hooked double figure fish as a youngster.

@@Kernow-lerf cheers mate. It is a truly stunning place

@@tadhghayden7601 River Dart, Devon

@@derekmay8679 it is. Lovely spot

@@PeterCoish-r8f hi buddy. Long time ago now. I remember it well. Good to hear from you. If you ever fancy a go let me know

@CR33DH20 I like it but I’m not sure I need the plus as a slightly softer rod might give less hook pulls.Its a compromise between a fast action that enables you to hit bites and a rod soft enough to prevent hook pulls but enough backbone.

@TheConstantAngler I'm glad you said Ad, this is what's been bugging me , having the right power/ play combi Originally, I was all for the speci when released,,, but held off last min with a view to making a more informed decision

@@TheAccidentalDweeb cheers buddy. I enjoyed myself

My pleasure mate.

@@The_Multi-species_Angler it was a nice place to grow up and fish. Doesn’t look so nice when it rains though, which it has done a lot this year🤣

Cheers Kalles. They are and they slip the hook far too easily.

Well done. They're Well worth the wait aren't they. Had a 4lb 2oz from the same river off the surface a few days ago Only took me about 4 hours of frustration and my best mullet to date

@petedevon cracking fish mate. Must try for them off the surface myself

@@Kernow-lerf I wasn’t best pleased

@@TheConstantAngler I bet but still nice reward for your patience mate very nice 👍

@@darrenrodd. there’s no denying it I’m cheap

@@richardjones2811 here what your saying. Glad you enjoyed it

@@TheConstantAngler Enjoyed it very much. May I ask if it was low water slack or high water slack you fished? There's a few spots up here in North Wales that hold Mullet and would like to give it a try. Be a little change from the usual Beach Bass Fishing.

@@richardjones2811 It was about half tide up to high tide. I try to find a feature they can hide behind out of the main flow. Same as Chub fishing really, somewhere they can nip in and out of the current

@@TheConstantAngler I see, thanks for the information. A bit different to Bass then who like a constant flow of water and often found in the most violent of tidal areas. I guess Mullet are a bit lazier and like to conserve their energy a bit more. Definitely helps to understand the habits of the target species doesn't it. If there's no feature to be seen then some sort of back eddy or area of slacker water would suffice?

@richardjones2811 Exactly. You can catch them in flow but the minute they can head up river they will.

@@garymcguire8529 thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

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@@TheConstantAngler on the rock ledge

@@stevewest4750 that’s the one. Unfortunately it is a bit too close to it so gets netted, hence the smaller fish

@@freshandsaltyjohnny I’m still using and abusing the reel and rod.

Cheers mate. Glad you liked it

@@darrenrodd. cheers buddy. Was glad to get out

@@michaelfox4073 used to get our prawns there to

@@RicardoReview it did. Very lean though. Strong fish

@@vinnylivoti9567 pretty much what happened with me and my father.

Solid rod so far. Launches those lures. Quick recovery

Thanks I enjoyed making it.

@@patrickhartman6818 yep. It’s not great. Got diagnosed with RA a year ago.

Hello mate

@@hazza11022 60lb Power Pro braid

@@freshandsaltyjohnny just subbed your channel looks great

@@leohernandez8029 not sure what your asking??

@@TheConstantAngler like how do you stop the line before hitting the water?

@leohernandez8029 I either use my finger or my left hand to. If you’re using heavier lines and lures you may need a glove to stop them as the braid may cut your finger when casting/stopping the lure. I’m only using 20lb here

@@TheConstantAngler ohhhh I see what you mean thank you

@@Jdpacificmackerel I would imagine it’s great sport.

Great idea. I do it with heavier Toby lures so don’t see why it wouldn’t work with smaller lures. Save a few lures to.

I didn’t I bought the new XL net and handle but didn’t like the XL head so used it with the old net head

@TheConstantAngler thank you for your reply. I dont think they make replacement handles with a locking pin system like you have 🥲. Ive been looking all over the Internet for one but only find carp ones... anyway, happy fishing 🫡

Try eBay or AliExpress. Here is a link to EBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186565678192?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=d9az2whhqnc&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@@hesalovelybuoy5944 it does help but is not essential. Pollack like a bit of deep water and it is easier to work your lures in deeper water

I got the Ryobi ranmi rod you recommended and need to give it a go on the Pollock up here in south Northumberland. I would like to know more about how you basically catch all types of fish on different lures all on bfs lures, all year round

@@hesalovelybuoy5944 just do what you would normally do for LRF but with BFS gear instead. Use 0.6# PE braid to 8-10lb Floro leader and scale up or down to suit the ground you are fishing over.

@@maximcaujape4754 I can only say the Stradic is a fantastic reel. Best I’ve owned

@@TheConstantAngler thanks, but in terms of balance point?

@maximcaujape4754 I would say the Stradic as it is heavier. Most reels are very light and do not help with the balance point