Nice bit of classic mullet fishing. Maybe a micro barbed hook would have had a more secure hold on that big fish. I tend to use barbless for most fish now but occasionally.. There are some monsters out there. I hooked a 7lbr in torquay Harbour. Effortlessly stripped 20 yards then the hook pulled. One or two other situations that are emblazoned on my mind but did not see the fish..Gutted ! but makes sport more interesting... Are there any tidal carp about there?
@TheConstantAngler10 сағат бұрын
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.fishingКүн бұрын
Good to see you out on the water. I might try get some mullet on the light gear. Not as big as these boys though!
@TheConstantAngler17 сағат бұрын
@@yep.fishing felt good to get out mate. Might take the BFS kit next time
@jonkennard8272Күн бұрын
A few years ago now so not sure you'll get this. However would you suggest this could work as a wrasse rod fishing to snags for bigger than average fish? Cheers Jon
@TheConstantAnglerКүн бұрын
@@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
@thatonebeoneКүн бұрын
Bread dont work for my mullets 😆 they just jump around 😂 they are big too some up to maybe 4+ pounders .. not sure what type they are but theres lots of them that jump .. maybe a tiny fly 🪰 will work 🤔
@TheConstantAnglerКүн бұрын
@@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
@thatonebeoneКүн бұрын
@@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
@AboveAverageAngler2 күн бұрын
You're the Mullet whisperer. You stess me with that net tho. I'd up size pal. Good vids tho
@TheConstantAngler2 күн бұрын
@@AboveAverageAngler cheers mate. I might have needed a bigger net for the one I lost🤣
@TheConstantAngler3 күн бұрын
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@mulletmanpete3 күн бұрын
Great stuff Adrian. I fished just down from there on an NMC event years ago but got absolutely pestered by tiny mullet. Also nice to see a good old white Stradic! Some folks I know (mentioning no names) don't like them because of the double handle but I've got five of the things and I love them.
@TheConstantAngler3 күн бұрын
@@mulletmanpete love those Stradics. There were a lot of tiny mullet today when I had a go. No joy today. Glad you enjoyed it.
@lalo17043 күн бұрын
How would this reel do in saltwater application?
@TheConstantAngler3 күн бұрын
@@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.3 күн бұрын
Great video m8, when we go mullet fishing here all we use is a hook and bread, and a little weight but we are fishing right into deep water , had great success a few years ago doing that, managed 5 of them
@TheConstantAngler3 күн бұрын
@@darrenrodd. sounds like a plan to me
@petedevon3 күн бұрын
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
@TheConstantAngler3 күн бұрын
@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.
@TheConstantAngler3 күн бұрын
@petedevon I have seen and even hooked double figure fish as a youngster.
@shootit61444 күн бұрын
How to pack a bag
@Kernow-lerf7 күн бұрын
What a stunning location brilliant Adrian
@TheConstantAngler7 күн бұрын
@@Kernow-lerf cheers mate. It is a truly stunning place
@tadhghayden760110 күн бұрын
Well deserved fish. Great overall mullet care. Where is this may I ask?
@TheConstantAngler10 күн бұрын
@@tadhghayden7601 River Dart, Devon
@derekmay867911 күн бұрын
Looks like Totnes in South Devon
@TheConstantAngler11 күн бұрын
@@derekmay8679 it is. Lovely spot
@PeterCoish-r8f11 күн бұрын
You taught me how to fish there at the turning bay over 40 years ago 🫣. Good to see you are well Pete
@TheConstantAngler11 күн бұрын
@@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
@CR33DH2011 күн бұрын
Great to see you back on them Adrian,, How are you finding the Plus for them Mullet,, or is it too early to say? I keep sitting on the fence for either the Plus or Newer Specimen in 14ft flavour. atb ry
@TheConstantAngler11 күн бұрын
@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.
@CR33DH2011 күн бұрын
@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
@TheAccidentalDweeb11 күн бұрын
Good to see you out getting stuck into it mate! Nice fish 🎣
@TheConstantAngler11 күн бұрын
@@TheAccidentalDweeb cheers buddy. I enjoyed myself
@HaplessPlugger11 күн бұрын
Adrian, a wonderful video. Thank you so much for uploading and sharing. My Dad was my fishing buddy right to the end and my sentimentality kicked in again watching your beautiful film. Great bass content too. Thanks again, mate.
@TheConstantAngler11 күн бұрын
My pleasure mate.
@The_Multi-species_Angler11 күн бұрын
Your locations always loook nice 😮
@TheConstantAngler11 күн бұрын
@@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🤣
@kallesjostrom612714 күн бұрын
Nice catch Adrian! Mullet seems to be a hard fighters! 💪
@TheConstantAngler14 күн бұрын
Cheers Kalles. They are and they slip the hook far too easily.
@petedevon12 күн бұрын
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
@TheConstantAngler12 күн бұрын
@petedevon cracking fish mate. Must try for them off the surface myself
@Kernow-lerf14 күн бұрын
I actually shouted noooo as you lost that first fish Adrian brilliant video
@TheConstantAngler14 күн бұрын
@@Kernow-lerf I wasn’t best pleased
@Kernow-lerf14 күн бұрын
@@TheConstantAngler I bet but still nice reward for your patience mate very nice 👍
@darrenrodd.14 күн бұрын
Come on m8 you need the £2 loaf pmsl great video 🎣👍
@TheConstantAngler14 күн бұрын
@@darrenrodd. there’s no denying it I’m cheap
@richardjones281114 күн бұрын
Enjoyed that buddy. Next time just tighten your drag up a little. When your drag is spinning and your'e winding the reel, it causes severe line twists which in turn causes really bad wind knots upon casting.
@TheConstantAngler14 күн бұрын
@@richardjones2811 here what your saying. Glad you enjoyed it
@richardjones281114 күн бұрын
@@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.
@TheConstantAngler14 күн бұрын
@@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
@richardjones281114 күн бұрын
@@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?
@TheConstantAngler14 күн бұрын
@richardjones2811 Exactly. You can catch them in flow but the minute they can head up river they will.
@garymcguire852916 күн бұрын
Lovely bit of fishing, very enjoyable.
@TheConstantAngler16 күн бұрын
@@garymcguire8529 thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@The_Multi-species_Angler18 күн бұрын
10:51 I was hype for ya 😅 get closer!! 😂
@TheConstantAngler17 күн бұрын
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@The_Multi-species_Angler17 күн бұрын
@@TheConstantAngler on the rock ledge
@stevewest475018 күн бұрын
Great video mate. Love the look of beaches like that for bassing. Me and the wife are heading to St Just from Teignmouth in early September for a week. I shall throw a rod and box of lures in the car. Just googled is that mansands up my way, not too far from Brixham?
@TheConstantAngler18 күн бұрын
@@stevewest4750 that’s the one. Unfortunately it is a bit too close to it so gets netted, hence the smaller fish
@freshandsaltyjohnny20 күн бұрын
I ordered that reel as well as the mavllos delicacy. Still waiting for them so i can get into bfs fishing.
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
@@freshandsaltyjohnny I’m still using and abusing the reel and rod.
@davidhughes803020 күн бұрын
Nice vdeo, know what you mean.
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
Cheers mate. Glad you liked it
@darrenrodd.20 күн бұрын
Great video m8 and bonus few bass to round it off 🎣👍
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
@@darrenrodd. cheers buddy. Was glad to get out
@michaelfox407320 күн бұрын
Mansands is my happy place. Lovely place,i was down there Saturday prawning
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
@@michaelfox4073 used to get our prawns there to
@RicardoReview20 күн бұрын
That last bass looked so long.
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
@@RicardoReview it did. Very lean though. Strong fish
@vinnylivoti956720 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Looks like a beautiful place. Lost my dad many years ago. Before he got sick and past. He said to me, let’s go Surf fishing, which my dad loved to do. He said I want to go out there one more time. I didn’t understand at the time. This was early October. That next spring he was gone. We did not catch any fish that day but we had fun. Itsall about the memories you make in the end.
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
@@vinnylivoti9567 pretty much what happened with me and my father.
@londonviking380120 күн бұрын
I have the SGS5 also in 9'6" (12-46g) and I love it! My best bass rod!
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
Solid rod so far. Launches those lures. Quick recovery
@wolfiezane63720 күн бұрын
Nice video.. Great memories 💯
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
Thanks I enjoyed making it.
@patrickhartman681820 күн бұрын
I have arthritis in my hands and feet and it takes over a hour in the morning before i have enough movement and enough relieve from pain to fish. Unbelievable pain in fingers and toes.and only sleep about 2 hours at a time. I definitely know what you mean..😊
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
@@patrickhartman6818 yep. It’s not great. Got diagnosed with RA a year ago.
@patrickhartman681820 күн бұрын
Hello C.A
@TheConstantAngler20 күн бұрын
Hello mate
@hazza1102221 күн бұрын
What lines do you use
@TheConstantAngler21 күн бұрын
@@hazza11022 60lb Power Pro braid
@freshandsaltyjohnny24 күн бұрын
You might be able to change the bearings to ceramic bearings and get it to cast smoother and lighter lures, sacrifice a bit of distance though. I just ordered this reel as my first bfs reel paired it with a mavllos delicacy rod and it's a little over $50 USD. Going to make loads of videos on it. I've been spoiled and have used my friend's various $600-900 BFS combo's as well as his $150-300 range bfs combo's. Bet i'll catch more than him with this $50 combo lol. Cheers dude you got a new subscriber. Stay tuned for my episode.
@TheConstantAngler24 күн бұрын
@@freshandsaltyjohnny just subbed your channel looks great
@leohernandez802928 күн бұрын
What's stopping it?
@TheConstantAngler28 күн бұрын
@@leohernandez8029 not sure what your asking??
@leohernandez802928 күн бұрын
@@TheConstantAngler like how do you stop the line before hitting the water?
@TheConstantAngler28 күн бұрын
@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
@leohernandez802928 күн бұрын
@@TheConstantAngler ohhhh I see what you mean thank you
@JdpacificmackerelАй бұрын
I love Pier fishing for Pacific mackerel with micro metal jigs
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
@@Jdpacificmackerel I would imagine it’s great sport.
@hesalovelybuoy5944Ай бұрын
I'm gonna try this rod. Will let you know how I get on.
@hesalovelybuoy5944Ай бұрын
Hey man I'm watching your videos. What do you think about the idea of using a metal jig but with the treble swapped out for the smallest weedless hook I can find with a soft lure on it. I'm thinking about how carp anglers use tiny hooks for huge fish and take catch and release very seriously. Ill use this will an up to 8g LRF rod, hopefully for Pollock..m
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
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.
@macq91Ай бұрын
I bent my aluminium handle too 😢 where did you manage to get a replacement handle from please? Thanks
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
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
@macq91Ай бұрын
@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 🫡
@SHELLGANGFISHINGАй бұрын
Where could I buy these
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
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
@hesalovelybuoy5944Ай бұрын
I want to give this a go. Do you need deep water
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
@@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
@hesalovelybuoy5944Ай бұрын
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
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
@@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.
@maximcaujape4754Ай бұрын
Hello, good video, for this rod, which is better? A 4000 vanford with 220gr or a 4000 stradic with 275gr?
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
@@maximcaujape4754 I can only say the Stradic is a fantastic reel. Best I’ve owned
@maximcaujape4754Ай бұрын
@@TheConstantAngler thanks, but in terms of balance point?
@TheConstantAnglerАй бұрын
@maximcaujape4754 I would say the Stradic as it is heavier. Most reels are very light and do not help with the balance point