'An Autumnal Chunk' - Sea Fishing on the Tidal River Usk

A bit of Newport Sea Fishing. Well I had planned to fish Barry but the weather was a bit nasty and so I didn't want to risk a wasted trip. The tidal stretch of the River Usk, next to Newport Transporter Bridge, was a safer bet as it's not so exposed and is much closer to home. When it comes to South Wales Sea Fishing along the Bristol Channel, this is one of my favourite marks. A really enjoyable session and once again, more memories made!
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[@waynehancock3603]

Another great watch I love the music. It just shows one last cast pays. Great work Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Wayne, appreciated as always. An enjoyable session and the last cast Conger was a nice surprise, thankfully it didn't come off! Hope all is good with you, cheers 👍👍

[@darrenriley8127]

Cracking video again and a belter of a fish. 😂😂 couldn't help smiling at you coverd in estuary mud 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Darren, appreciated as always. Haha yeah, I actually slipped at the end but didn't realise I was covered in that much mud! I thought I'd lose that Conger when it got stuck on the log but thankfully it stayed on! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@darrenriley8127]

No worries I'm in Australia at the minute 😁 great watching the vids

[@richehy6507]

Great video gareth, great to see you using the old man's rod very nostalgic and probably lots of great memories 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, appreciated as always. Yeah I kept all of Dad's stuff and still use some of it. Lots of great memories of being down there over the years, good times. An enjoyable session and the last cast Conger was a nice surprise. Cheers 👍👍

[@edwardcookson4085]

I like how your vids have meaning to you, places you've fished in the past with your dad. Always interesting, an industrial look to the background, just shows that there are a lot of places where we can catch fish.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Edward, appreciated as always. I've been fishing this mark for over 35 years and have so many great memories. The water, thankfully, is a little cleaner these days...when I was young you'd be fishing away and all of a sudden the water would turn green as industrial waste from the nearby factories was discharged directly into the river, this has all been stopped now. Hopefully this Autumn will produce some food fishing. Cheers for watching! 👍👍

[@Unclebrisbaitadventures1979]

Nice 1 Gareth great video as always mate,mud up the forehead but having to much fun to care brilliant 😂👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Nathan, appreciated as always. Haha yeah, I actually slipped at the end but because I was looking into the setting sun I couldn't actually see the mud on my face on the camera screen, quite funny really! Have a good weekend mate 👍👍

[@studay1007]

Spot on as always

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stu. A nice little session and the last cast Conger was a nice bonus. Cheers as always 👍👍

[@Carl-to7so]

Time to pack up….. BANG.. brilliant. Well done😊

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Carl, appreciated as always. Yeah nice bit of last cast session there, although I thought it was going to come off when it got stuck on that log ha! Thank you for watching 👍👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Well done Gareth what a cracking conger. Looked like you was in a bit of a mess with that fish. Lol. Brilliant video again with all the landscape photos. You are the man. Best channel on KZbin. BRILLIANT........

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Neil, appreciated as always, nice of you to say. Ha yeah, I certainly was and when it got stuck on that log I thought it was going to come off. An enjoyable session at one of my favourite marks, there's always that sense of expectation, that sense of mystery. Cheers for watching, hopefully more to come soon! 👍👍

[@jonsibley2740]

Cracking video as always Gareth really enjoy watching cracking conger at the end can't wait to see the next video tight lines 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Jon, appreciated as always. Yeah I was chuffed with that Conger, although that log made it a bit tricky ha! An enjoyable session at one of my favourite spots. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@robcollier6450]

Well done Gareth another great video, you have indeed created a great channel to watch, a fantastic result to catch a conger like that and well done for your efforts. I can only agree with everyone else who has commented about how enjoyable it is to watch you fishing our local marks, keep up the good work and I look forward to the next one, all the best.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Rob, appreciated as always, nice of you to say. Yeah it was an enjoyable session in fairness and the last cast Conger was a great bonus... couldn't believe it when it got stuck on that log ha! I'm conscious that life is tough and so I try my best to make videos that are relaxing to watch, hopefully I can continue to make plenty more in the near future, work and weather permitting! Cheers for the continued support, have a great weekend! 👍👍

[@soulsearcher57]

Thanks

[@dukeonthewater]

Nice one Gareth, looking forward to the whiting myself 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, appreciated as always. They're certainly starting to arrive now and hopefully their numbers will increase during the next few weeks. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@birch2610]

Great watch as always 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, much appreciated. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@scottharriswestwalesfishin639]

Happy days may friend happy days

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Scott. Hope all is good with you. Hopefully the weather will calm down a little so that we can all get back out there! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@anguillaanguila7255]

what a beauty that conger

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. Yeah it was a nice bonus at the end, an enjoyable session. Cheers as always 👍👍

[@Mark-lh4xq]

Great video. Top man. Saved it for my birthday viewing. A few beers and motivation to go fishing tomorrow. Cracking

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark, appreciated as always. A nice little session with a bonus Conger at the end. Happy birthday, hope you've had a good one! Tight lines for tomorrow, I'm sure you'll catch a few! Cheers 👍👍

[@keironllewellyn1896]

Great video again... last cast too for the conger well deserved

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Keiron, appreciated as always. It was an enjoyable session and the last cast Conger was a nice bonus, couldn't believe it when it got stuck on that log ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@michaeldaviddavies4952]

Great vid Gareth nice Conger. My Dad was a Fishmonger and often he would bring conger steaks home for us,poached them in milk he did and we had veg and parsley sauce. Good eating but you don,t hear about many fishermen eating them,take care Gareth and once again thanks for the entertainment.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Michael, much appreciated. Sounds tasty that recipe, I bet you looked forward to that! Dad and I used to keep a few back in the day, always good eating as you say. I guess there's not much of a market for them anymore, I can't remember the last time I saw one on a fish counter. Cheers for watching, hopefully plenty more to come! 👍👍

[@themuddypuddleangler653]

that conger is massive. great video Gareth.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Paul. Yeah bit of a chunk wasn't he, I thought it was going to come off when it got stuck on that log ha! Nice little session, enjoyable. Cheers as always 👍👍

[@neiljones5075]

Great video Gareth, nice Congor at the end, not fished the transporter myself but it's definitely one for the future, waiting for the next video. Thanks, Neil.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Neil, much appreciated. An enjoyable little session and the last cast Conger was a nice bonus. Yeah give it a go, anything can turn up, good fun on its day. Cheers for watching, hopefully more to come soon! 👍👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Well done Gareth lovely conger!!! I must say I don’t love them as much as you!!! Nice video cheers ian

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ian, appreciated as always. Yeah nice Conger at the end, although when it got stuck on that log I thought I would lose it. This mark is not what it was years ago but I still enjoy going back. Nice to see you've been out and about recently, good stuff! 👍👍

[@paulbaker2959]

Cracking eel Gareth, nice to see it even behaved for the camera 🤣👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Paul, appreciated as always. Ha yeah, it was very well behaved in fairness, although that log made it a bit tricky and was lucky not to lose it! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend! 👍👍

[@nathandavies6857]

Another cracking video gareth mate as always...We'll Done on the lovely conger eel and whitting...i look forward to watching your next video keep up the good work

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Nathan, nice of you to say mate. Yeah it was an enjoyable session in fairness and I was chuffed with that Conger, I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log! Need to clean my tackle today, get the mud off it ha! Thanks as always, have a good weekend! 👍👍

[@nathandavies6857]

Yes mate I noticed the mud on your hands and face lol.😂...have a lovely weekend mate

[@riversidewithme]

@@nathandavies6857 Thanks mate! 👍👍

[@christopherjamesmills4097]

Hi Gareth Enjoying all yours Vids. Great to see some of the places I used to fish and some I still do. Hope to see you out there some time. Cheers Chris

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Chris, nice to hear from you, hope you're keeping well. Yeah I love the local marks, I know they're not what they were but I still look forward to fishing them, lots of great memories and some great fish over the years! Yes I'm sure I'll see you out there, on a patch of mud or some rocks somewhere! Hope you manage to wet a line soon! Cheers 👍👍

[@ClarkieBoy]

A lovely catch but you can't avoid the Usk mud! Plan B worked a treat. Nice one 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Steve, much appreciated. Ha very true, impossible to stay clean down there! After returning the Conger, I slipped, hence the mud on my face! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@christianmcdonald650]

Good eel..great video. 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Christian, appreciated as always. Hope all is good with you, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

[@johncullom5942]

Got a bit muddy Gareth! Lol What a great conger and well done! Really great channel, and keep those videos coming. 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you John, much appreciated. Ha, I certainly did, I was fairly clean up until the Conger moment! Hopefully plenty more to come soon, cheers for watching! 👍👍

[@glyncolman8901]

That Conger made a good session. As you say, it was a good plan B. Nice to see you back at old faithfull.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Glyn, nice to hear from you again. Yeah I was chuffed with that Conger, although I did panic a little when it got wrapped around that log! Yeah I love the old faithful, a great spot! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@davidwilliams4830]

Great video once again

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David, appreciated as always. Hope all is good with you, cheers 👍👍

[@ianjames8794]

Nice Eel Gareth. 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ian. The log made it a little difficult and I was relieved when I got it on the bank! Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@Speysider1962]

Top drawer 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, much appreciated. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@russellhibbard7701]

Hi gareth.always enjoy the start of your videos showing the local views , countryside.. keep them coming. I use yr weather on the internet for my fishing trips ,found them quite good.the farmers use it around here.the west coast of Ireland.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Russell, pleased to hear that you like the footage, hopefully plenty more videos to come. Thanks for the weather tip, I'll certainly take a look at that on the internet! I've never fished the west coast of Ireland but it's certainly on my to-do list! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@richardcollins334]

Nice too see you out fishin HI Gareth, another great video, cracking Conger mate, well done 👏 I had a decent one from St brides last week, the light house end, just over 81b it was, and a fat flounder at the end of the session 👍 tight lines mate. All the best Rich

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Rich, appreciated as always. Yeah it was a decent little session to be fair and the Conger at the end was a nice bonus. Well done on the Conger and Flounder down the lighthouse, can't fault it! Hopefully get some nice Flounder now as the winter months approach. I fished down there last night but the weather was shocking and I'm not sure if I have enough footage for a video ha! Hope all is good with you, tight lines! 👍👍

[@GazPay1977]

Great video as per and very nice fish mate!

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Gaz, much appreciated. An enjoyable session in fairness and the Conger was a nice bonus. Thanks for watching, have a good weekend! 👍👍

[@simonsmith6053]

cracking eel mate, fair play. Really enjoying your videos - so laid back and personable in style 👍🎣 Not sure about the Braveheart face paint at the end mind you! 🤣🤣🤣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Simon, glad to hear you're enjoying the videos, hopefully more to come. Haha well I actually slipped after returning the Conger and didn't realise how much mud was on my face until I watched the footage back! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@johnardron4383]

Awesome conger Gareth, another great session

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers John, appreciated as always. Yeah that Conger made things very interesting, just glad I didn't lose it when the line got stuck on the log! Thanks for watching, have a good weekend 👍🐟

[@johndodd4375]

Fantastic eel Gareth... well done for reaching the bank with that chunk. Brilliant action and a great video 👍 happy days 😀

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you John, appreciated as always. Yeah I was really pleased with that Conger, although I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log. An enjoyable session at one of my favourite marks. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@darrenwillams3252]

Love watching your videos, that spot on the usk was the 1st place I ever sea fished in the late 80s as boy around 8, great to see it’s still throwing up nice fish, Well done on the conger. Tightlines 🐟from 🇪🇸

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Darren, pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos, good stuff. Great spot isn't it and it can still produce some cracking fish, I bet you have some good memories. Despite the water being choppy during this session, there were lots of Mullet close and a few Bass were jumping too, good to see. Cheers for watching, hope Spain is treating you well. 👍👍

[@darrenwillams3252]

@@riversidewithme Thanks for the reply Gareth ,your uploads are very well put together,forsure many memories ,definitely very A good area on the right day,Hopefully when Iam next over visiting family I get a day fishing it again, I miss wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and it’s fishing ,nice to see it in your uploads from time to time,Great chatting you ,I look forward to your next uploads tightlines 🐟.

[@mariaefelices6543]

Right time to pack up guys ooooo!!

[@riversidewithme]

Always the way isn't it ha! Nice bit of last cast magic there!

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Cracking vid buddy! that Conger, nice one, finally getting a line wet tomorrow (Sunday)hope we have your luck 🙂stay safe bud love to all ✌✌

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Matt, appreciated as always. Yeah I was pleased with that Conger although I was lucky not to lose it as it was stuck on that log. I was tempted to fish tomorrow but I need to clean the mud off my tackle and make some rigs etc. Hope you get some action tomorrow, I reckon you will...tight lines bud 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

@@riversidewithme your welcome to join us buddy will be heading to Porthkerry for 7 am

[@riversidewithme]

@@castersfishingwales2038 Thanks for the offer Matt but I'll leave you to it, I've got too much to do. We will have that session though. I shall look forward to the video 👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

@@riversidewithme no worries brother ✌✌take care see you on the rocks ✌✌

[@waynehiggs7335]

Had to smile at the old River Usk warpaint at the end, Gareth. 😂😂 Lovely conger that, they’re a lot more chilled out of water than their silver cousins. Great video again mate, fair play. Not a bad plan B at all.

[@riversidewithme]

Haha, after I put the Conger back, I slipped but I didn't realise I had that much mud on my head until I watched the footage back, quite funny really. Yeah an enjoyable session in fairness and I'm glad I went there, should get better now during the next couple of months, hopefully some decent Whiting and Flounder will make an appearance. Thanks as always Wayne, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

[@lurekayaklrf]

Need a spoiler alert warning if you’re gonna have the top comment 😅

[@johnnyludlow2822]

Cheers!

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Johnny, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@enniscorthyboy]

Well done fella. 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, much appreciated. An enjoyable session in fairness 👍👍

[@motorsnutts6594]

Nice one Gareth 👍🏼 great video again, and smashed it with the congar.well worth the effort mate. appreciate your efforts 👍🏼👍🏼

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, appreciated as always. It was certainly an enjoyable session and I was chuffed with that Conger at the end . One of my favourite marks, I always look forward to going back. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend! 👍👍

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

Hiya gareth , hope your both well mate , great session that mate good to see the whiting about like your self i love all fish including the eels , great to end the session with the mud snake , you got slimed by that one mate, by the way gareth love the war paint . Take care chap regards from the dark side

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Tony, I'm ok thanks mate, hope you are too. Yeah not a bad little session, very enjoyable. The last cast Conger was a nice bonus, not quite sure how it didn't come off as it was proper wrapped around that log. Will hopefully get a good run of Whiting this year, some Cod would be nice too! Haha I actually slipped right at the end, hence the face mud but because I was looking into the setting sun, I couldn't actually see it on the camera screen, quite funny really. Cheers as always mate, take it easy 👍👍

[@davidlanda7795]

Love watching your video mate very Appreciated

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David, much appreciated. An enjoyable session and the last cast Conger was a nice bonus! Cheers for watching, hopefully more to come soon! 👍👍

[@pinnacleangling]

Just what I needed on a dark Friday night. Great Eel last cast mate. Never fished that venue. I'll have to travel over one day.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Matt, glad you enjoyed. It certainly was a good bit of last cast action, although I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log. Yeah give it a go, on its day it can be great, some lovely Bass go up there and a few weeks ago my mate had a 10lb Thornback. Thank you for watching, have a good weekend mate 👍👍

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video again Gareth very well presented 🎣 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Leighton, appreciated as always. An enjoyable session, the last cast Conger was a nice bonus. Spotted quite a few Mullet and Bass close in, despite the choppy water. Cheers 👍👍

[@jamessexton9185]

Well done Gareth,You done well to get that conger in on a small hook. I bet you we’re buzzing walking back to the car.👏

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you James, appreciated as always. I certainly was buzzing and the fact that it was the last cast made it even more special. Yeah I thought that hook was going to bend out but thankfully it didn't. Cheers for watching, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

[@stevenjones9670]

Well gar you’ve shown us all up again cracking conger I’ve read lots of comments and I agree with everybody best u tube fishing channel by far top man 👌👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@stevenjones9670 Thank you Steven, nice of you to say, much appreciated. Yeah nice to see that Conger at the end, although I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log ha! Love it down there, so many great memories and I'm looking forward to going back. Cheers 👍👍

[@shanedavis3807]

You smashed it again 💪💪 well done buddy 🎣🎣🎣 You looked like Jonny Rambo at the end of the video 😂 Well done again buddy 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Shane, appreciated as always. A nice little session, I enjoyed it and was great to get that Conger at the end. Haha, I actually slipped but didn't realise I had that much mud on my head! I love the Rambo films, First Blood (1982) is my favourite. Cheers for watching, have a great weekend! 👍👍

[@snowyman5683]

As it turned out, a good plan B that Gareth, A good conger to finish on that, you looked like an extra on braveheart at the end lol Good video bud 🎣🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Nigel, appreciated as always. Yeah a nice bit of last cast action, although that log made things a bit tricky but thankfully the Conger stayed on. Haha, I actually slipped at the end, hence the mud on the face but it wasn't until I watched the footage back that I realised I was covered in it! Hope you've been managing to wet a line of late! Have a good weekend, tight lines! 👍👍

[@TheRealColt]

nice video Gareth mate. certainly a good way to beat the weather anyways. i cant imagine you catching such a nice conger at Barry but idk. had to laugh at the end because you became the namesake of your jacket ahahah if i came back yehem from fishing like that id be stripped down at the door and sprayed in the garden with a cold hose lol

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, appreciated as always. Yeah not a bad little session in fairness, the bonus Conger at the end was a nice surprise. Ha yeah, I actually slipped on the top of the bank, hence the mud on my face. couldn't actually see myself on the camera screen as I was looking into the setting sun. Well the wife wasn't home that evening and so there was no need for the hosepipe treatment ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@marksoutham7074]

Great video as ever Gareth and congrats on that super Conger.I really enjoy the Estuary video's..The best fishing channel on You Tube...Thanks mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark, that's nice of you to say. I love it down there, always that sense of anticipation, not knowing what's going to turn up and in fairness, something usually does! Surprised that Conger didn't come off to be honest as it was well and truly stuck on that log. Cheers as always, have a good weekend mate! 👍👍

[@kirkthorne4229]

Great video m8 got a bit muddy with the conger lol

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kirk, appreciated as always. Haha I certainly did, it was only when I watched the footage back that I realised I was covered in mud! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@alexainley4436]

Another great vid mate as usual. Love fishing the transporter bridge. Look forward to the next

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Alex, appreciated as always. Great spot isn't it, love it down there. An enjoyable session in fairness, weather was a bit tricky but thankfully a couple of fished turned up. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend mate 👍👍

[@carldawson832]

Hi gareth you ok fella , another great vid to watch nice one. Holy moly that was a good old chunk hahaha. You even had war paint on your face in the end haha brilliamt. Not bad stamp of whiting aswell similar size what i have been managing. Iwas bk out early sat. Morning from 2.am till about 8 oclock. Managed 3 whiting this week.a 33cm a 35cm n a 36cm. I dont mind catching them when that size. Saw loads of stars n a cracking sunrise. I did get paronoid 4 the first 2 hours thinking there was some one moving about hahHa i think because on my own your senses are more tuned in . Any way gareth all the best mate from the north east GRIMSBY.

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Carl, I'm good thanks mate, hope you are too. Yeah nice to see the first Whiting of the year, hopefully they will increase in numbers during the next few weeks. The last cast Conger was a nice bonus, although I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log ha! Well done on getting a few decent Whiting, sounds like you've been getting some action. Always nice isn't it to see a good sunrise, always look amazing this time of the year. I know what you mean, when on your own the senses do kick in and sounds like there are things moving etc! Cheers as always mate, greetings to Grimsby! 👍👍

[@ianoliver977]

Cracking conger mate , love your videos , tight lines mate 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Ian, I appreciate it... hopefully more to come. Yeah the Conger was great, such a powerful fish and I'm glad it stayed on as that log made it a little tricky! Cheers for watching! 👍👍

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

Well done on another great session and landing that conga on the flapper rig was awesome 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stu, appreciated as always. I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log but I just about managed to get it on the bank. Nice little session, very enjoyable. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend! 👍👍

[@neilevans1184]

Cracking end to your session 👍👍 enjoyed that vid , covered in mud there 😂look forward to the next one 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Neil, much appreciated. Not quite sure how that Conger stayed on as that log was attached to the line. Haha I didn't realise I had that much mud on my head, I actually slipped right at the end, funny really. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@darrenvickery403]

Great video as always Gareth, well done on the conger !! A canny resemblance to Rambo come the end 😊 All the best mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Darren, much appreciated. I was chuffed with that Conger, thankfully it freed itself of that log and I was to get it on camera. Haha yeah, I actually slipped at the end but didn't realise how much mud was on my face! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@kieranberney8620]

Brilliant really enjoy your videos. A normal bloke enjoying his fishing and sharing the experience. Gives hope to those of us living miles away from the sea that we could catch. Lol

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kieran, much appreciated, pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Yeah I just try and be myself really, show it as it is. The simple things in life keep me going and I enjoy nothing more than spending a few hours on the muddy banks of the Usk ha! Hope you manage to wet a line soon! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@brianharris4466]

Great video Gareth,lovely conga.Keep it going

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Brian, much appreciated. An enjoyable session and the Conger at the end made it interesting! Hopefully more to come soon, cheers for watching 👍👍

[@scottkenny7661]

Great video as usual mate, lovely eel last cast to top it off aswell. Happy days! 😊 hope your doing well 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Scott, appreciated as always. It was an enjoyable session in fairness and the Conger at the end was a nice bonus, although I thought it was going to come off when it got stuck on that log ha! I'm ok thanks mate, I hope the funeral went ok, I'm sure you gave your Dad a good send off 👍👍

[@scottkenny7661]

@@riversidewithme cheers mate, we definitely did. It was a hell of a turnout, around 300 people id say. A lot couldn’t even get in the building and had to stay outside, it took me back to be honest. It went as good as it could of under the circumstances. Thanks for asking mate, appreciate it 👍🏻 look forward to the next video as always.

[@riversidewithme]

@@scottkenny7661 Wow, that's a huge turnout, can't fault it! Well done 👍👍

[@valleyfishinghuntinguk3921]

well done gar great video again mate beauty of a conger few fish beats the blank keep it up mate good job

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Chad. Was nice to see the Conger at the end, thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log but thankfully I managed to get it on the bank. I love it down there, many great sessions over the years. Hope all is good with you, cheers 👍👍

[@valleyfishinghuntinguk3921]

@@riversidewithme can't say I've fished that spot maybe one for the future it looks great 👍 on the bank tomorrow hoping to have something fingures crossed

[@riversidewithme]

@@valleyfishinghuntinguk3921 Yeah give it a go, it's a great place to fish and anything can turn up. All the best for tomorrow, hope you catch a few 👍🐟

[@valleyfishinghuntinguk3921]

Thanks Gareth mate hopefully will have a few mate

[@stephencork5051]

Always good footage and a true angler

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stephen, appreciated as always. Hope all is good with you, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@jasondyer6262]

Nice conga Gareth I’m going to pinch your spot in the week lol

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Jason, appreciated as always. An enjoyable session and a bonus Conger at the end. Ha go for it, hope you catch a few! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@jasondyer6262]

@@riversidewithme no probs glad your posting more really enjoy watching them i normally fish opposite bank from the road straight down catch a few congas there flounder whiting bass silvers had a sole once and occasionally a codlin or two

[@garethbodsworth5756]

Nice one gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Gareth, appreciated as always mate. Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@simonjenkins3618]

nice conger you had there mate and keep up with all the Awesome videos mate👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Simon, I appreciate it. Yeah bit of a chunk wasn't it, certainly put a bend in the rod anyway! Love it down there, love it. Hopefully more to come soon, have a good weekend mate! 👍👍

[@simonjenkins3618]

yeah i will off fishing with me bro today down on Porthcawl wall Just a local venue today haven't been on the wall for a few years so just thort we would give it a go today have a great weekend yourself mate👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@simonjenkins3618 Sounds like a plan, I love the Porthcawl wall, hope you catch a few! Thanks mate 👍

[@jamess5920]

Brilliant as always Gareth. Best fishing channel on KZbin by far!! And well done on that cracking conger mate 👍🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers James, that's nice of you to say. I've still got a bit to learn yet when it comes to filming but hopefully I can improve as I go. Yeah I was chuffed with that Conger, didn't realise it's true size until I got it out of the water, great fish. Thanks for watching, have a good weekend mate! 👍👍

[@Mark-lh4xq]

Agreed. Although I'm Welsh so I may be a little biased lol

[@jamess5920]

@@Mark-lh4xq so am I lol

[@jonnywebb5794]

Good fish 🎣👌

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Johnny, was a nice last cast bonus. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@johnpower7825]

Thanks!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you very much for the donation John, very generous of you! I shall put it towards a new camera as my existing one will need replacing soon. Have a good week 👍👍

[@johnpower7825]

@@riversidewithme No problem Gareth, really enjoy the videos, great stuff.

[@jameshinsley6766]

Awesome conger👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you James. It certainly was, although I thought I was going to lose it when the line wrapped around that log! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@welshwilco6306]

I've not fished the transporter for a long time back when you could fish at the rails in the road. I might have to give this location a crack. But I always go to my old trusted Goldcliff I love fishing it down to low and two hours up. Tide permits though. Might give it a bash tomorrow

[@riversidewithme]

I probably fished next to you as I also used to fish from that spot on the road, good spot wasn't it. Ah I love Goldcliff, another one of my favourite marks. If you do fish it, all the best, hope you get some action! I'll hopefully be down there in a couple of weeks. Cheers mate, tight lines! 👍👍

[@welshwilco6306]

@@riversidewithme Yeah hopefully mate. I'm taking my mate who's never really been before. So yeah he's absolutely catching something decent while I stand there 😂

[@riversidewithme]

@@welshwilco6306 Haha always the way isn't it! Enjoy 👍👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

As always, fantastic video Gareth. Cracking conger on a small bait, well done for landing it, tricky. Tight Lines for the next one.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, appreciated as always. Yeah it was a proper chunk and I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log. An enjoyable session at one of my favourite spots. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@simonphillips9098]

da iawn well done great conger

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Simon, much appreciated. Yeah a nice bit of last cast action, thankfully it didn't come off when it got wrapped around that log! Cheers 👍👍

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Hi Gareth ... looks like a very interesting mark, I know you have a special place in your heart for this mark as I remember you talking about days gone by here in previous videos and what a cracking Conger to end the session with ... Well done mate, until next time take care ... Cheers 👍🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stephen. Yeah I love it down there and as you say, it certainly does have a very special place in my heart, lots of great memories. I was chuffed with the Conger, didn't realise how big it was until I got it out of the water, such a powerful fish. Swam off lovely too and that was always great to see. Cheers as always mate, enjoy the weekend! 👍👍

[@savegsquad5372]

The weather forecasting is definitely getting worse. It,s all about fancy graphics. Love your vids keep them coming.

[@riversidewithme]

Yes you're right there mate. Thank you, I appreciate it, hopefully more to come. Weather's a bit blustery at the moment, hopefully will improve slightly as the weekend approaches. Cheers 👍👍

[@sienna_btw3355]

Another top video. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing Conger too 😮 Quick question Gar, do you ever take any whiting home for the table? I tried it once but not my favourite eating! Thanks again for the video. As always. Best fishing you tuber by far

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, appreciated as always. Yes I do take the occasional Whiting home for the table...I shallow fry in a beer batter and they taste great, may be give that method a go and I'm sure you'll enjoy. An enjoyable session in fairness and I was pleased with the Conger, although the log made it a bit tricky ha! Cheers for watching, have a good weekend! 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

That’s a fantastic conga Gareth congrats.. First time I fished the usk was after watching one of your very early vids and I have taken my daughter fishing there several times since and made some great memories. Easy place to fish also. The whiting seem to be a decent size this year with some early reports of decent cod. Fingers crossed 🤞 Totally agree on the weather reports! I’ve just downloaded the accu weather app, will try that as my usual was all over the shop. Enjoy your Sunday mate, see you on the next adventure! 👍🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Matt, appreciated as always. Yeah was nice to get a last cast Conger, couldn't believe it when it got stuck on that log ha! To be honest it was bigger than 10lbs, more like 12/13, not that it matters. I'm pleased to hear you've taken your daughter there, that's great, easy fishing as you say and she will remember those sessions for many years. Anything can turn up, literally, very mysterious! I filmed this last Thursday and despite the choppy water, there were loads of Mullet close in and I spotted a couple of Bass jumping, I'm guessing they were shaking off sea lice as I couldn't see much fly life. Yeah good to see a few nice Whiting showing, hopefully the shoal sizes will increase during the coming weeks and would also be great to see some nice Cod. Good luck with the new weather app, will hopefully be a little more accurate! Last Sunday I didn't bother buying bait as heavy rain was forecast all day...turned out beautiful and was perfect fishing weather, annoying! Cheers mate, enjoy your Sunday! 👍👍🐟

[@davidwilliams6525]

I couldn't believe the size of that Conger. No wonder you were so chuffed! It didn't look that big when it was still in the water. I'm heading away for a few days fishing next week so hopefully there are a few fish around. Thanks for another great video Gareth. I always look forward to another instalment from you but please, make sure you clean your face next time at the end. 😂

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David. Yeah to be honest I think it was more like 12lbs and it wasn't until I had it on the bank that I could appreciate its true size. Ha yeah, I actually slipped at the end but didn't realise that much mud was on my head, will take the bathroom sink next time so that I can wash! All the best for next week, hopefully you'll manage to catch a few, I'm sure you will! Cheers as always, hope you have a decent weekend! 👍👍

[@davidwilliams6525]

@@riversidewithme You enjoy your weekend too Gareth.

[@riversidewithme]

@@davidwilliams6525 Thanks David 👍

[@soulsearcher57]

Plan B working for you likely better than plan A would of. Great video and angling as per usual there mate and what a confidence booster to finish the session on 👌

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate. Yeah definitely, plan B certainly paid off, you can always rely on that place, that's why I love it so much. Was chuffed with the last cast Conger, the log made it a bit tricky but I managed to get there in the end ha! Hopefully we'll get some good fishing this Autumn and Winter. Thank you for the donation, very kind and much appreciated! Have a great weekend 👍👍

[@jeremyfrancis5971]

Looked a bit bigger than 10lb well done

[@riversidewithme]

I think it was Jeremy, more like 12lbs. Cheers for watching, appreciated 👍👍

[@finleytye3096]

Fantastic video Gareth so great to see you can go from pin whiting like that to a double figure conger that’s why I love this kind of fishing. I’ve been to this part of the usk before but I was a little bit closer to the bridge, do you ever have problems with the big objects (traffic cones, old metal etc) when fishing or does it clear up as you go downstream?

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Finley, appreciated as always. Was an enjoyable session in fairness and the last cast Conger was a nice surprise! Yeah that's right, close to the bridge you do get the traffic cones, metal objects etc but if you walk at least 100 metres up from the bridge then it's a lot cleaner. Where I was in the video, it was very clean and I didn't get any snags. Might be worth you taking a walk down there on low water so that you can check out the bottom. But yeah, the further up from the bridge, the cleaner it is and you should be ok. Cheers 👍👍

[@finleytye3096]

That’s really good to know I’ll definitely have to try and give it a go at some point as it seems like such a unique spot, cheers Gareth and tight lines for your next outing.

[@garethcollings9561]

Hiya really good video's.Just wondering where do you park at this venue

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gareth. You park along Stephenson Street, either side of the road, plenty of parking available. Small/medium size tides are best as there's too much current on the big tides. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@paulcritcley5839]

another good vid gareth where do you get your bait from we are fishing the welsh coast quite a lot and when we run out of bait

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Paul, appreciated as always. I would say your best bet for bait is either Dave Richards or Gary Evans, both of which are located in Newport...good variety and good quality. Cheers 👍👍

[@yolo5399]

Another cracking and informative video. Well done on the wonger mate 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Yolo, appreciated as always. It was an enjoyable session and the last cast Conger was a nice bonus, although I thought I was going to lose it when it got stuck on that log! Cheers for watching! 👍👍

[@richiedd4119]

Do you reckon it took a pin whiting rather than the ragworm on those hooks?

[@riversidewithme]

I was thinking the same thing Richie, there's a strong possibility that it did. The river is full of pin whiting at the moment and I guess that's what they are feeding on. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@andrewhaden7822]

Just like arsenal scoring the winner in the 96th minute against Man Utd cracking eel 😊

[@riversidewithme]

Haha, I guess that would be a good comparison. It certainly provided a bit of entertainment, although it became a bit tricky when it got stuck on that log! Cheers Andrew, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@Shaunatwales66]

Hi Gareth, where do you park to access the transporter bridge, I’d like to give it a crack I’m travelling from caldicot, thanks (Shaun)

[@riversidewithme]

This mark cannot be fished at the moment Shaun as the flood defence bund is being upgraded and the access has been closed off. Works should be completed this Autumn and then it will be accessible again. Plenty of parking available on Stephenson Street, then it's a matter of walking up to the bridge, taking a left along the path and picking your spot, big area to choose from. Cheers 👍

[@beany1987]

Weather predictions are horrific these days they defiantly seam to be getting more inaccurate. I try to look for a window of 2 or 3 days then check constantly ok each day to decide if its worth going.

[@riversidewithme]

Frustrating isn't it mate. Last Sunday was a great example, forecast was for heavy rain all day and so I didn't bother buying bait...not a drop of rain, weather was perfect!!! Hope you manage to get a session in soon, tight lines! 👍👍

[@waynemeredith444]

Hi gareth going to start sea fishing again . After a 30 year gap . What fix spool reel would u recomend

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Wayne. Well I've just bought two fixed spool reels, the Penn Surfblaster 3, size 7000. If you shop around online, you should be able to purchase for around £100.00 each. I think they are solid and reliable, very smooth and should last a long time. I'm no expert but I think they are great reels for the money. Good luck with your fishing comeback! 👍👍

[@ARTANI66]

Like

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you mate, I appreciate it 👍👍

[@tafflaff]

Brill video again. What would be a good reel to go with my any fish rod 15ft beachcaster. I can't find your reel giveaway video to get an idea ☺️

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Robert, appreciated as always. The reel giveaway was a Penn Surfblaster 3, size 7000. I've actually just bought two myself as my other fixed spools were getting a bit old. Can't fault them to be honest, smooth, strong and should last ages. Will suit your rod fine. You can pick them up online for around £100.00 each if you shop around. Cheers 👍👍

[@tafflaff]

@@riversidewithme Thanks so much. Ordered the 8000 in the end as the 7000 was out of stock but happy days !

[@riversidewithme]

@@tafflaff Good stuff, hope you get to christen it soon! 👍👍

[@tafflaff]

@@riversidewithme Birthday Saturday but working. So Sunday hi hopefully Cold Knap barry

[@riversidewithme]

@@tafflaff Happy birthday for Saturday. As you're working, fishing should definitely be on the cards for the Sunday...tight lines 👍👍