Awesome Session: Merthyr Mawr Beach Fishing!

A spot of Porthcawl Sea Fishing at Merthyr Mawr Beach which is next to Newton Beach/Newton Point, which is another very popular South Wales Sea Fishing spot. I used to fish this beach when I was a lot younger and it was nice to go back. Not that far from the River Ogmore, this place is one of my favourite UK Shore Fishing marks!
Thank you for watching, it is very much appreciated.
Gareth #riversidewithme

[@WoodlandWalks]

Love the content Gareth. This whiting session at Merthyr Mawr was a classic :) Fantastic filming and presentation again. Cheers again.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Pete, this was a cracking session, I remember it very well! Cheers for watching 👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Memories and the Marks! Gareth buddy!! your Dad is with you fella. And last cast action Awesome buddy stay safe our friend

[@riversidewithme]

Yes I agree Matt, I'm sure dad is around, I would like to think so anyway. Aghhh yes, I can never resist that last cast and thankfully it paid off this time! Cheers for the comment as always, appreciate the support. Have a good weekend matey and I hope you manage to get a session in 👍👍

[@robertmedzai8163]

What great scenery I envy you.

[@riversidewithme]

Great beach mate and I'll be back down there this Autumn to see what's about! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

we will have to get together one day buddy! share a pork pie or a bacon sarnie with the lads!!

[@rhysburton6424]

Bacon and egg sarnie all the way lad

[@riversidewithme]

Yes definitely, sounds good! I will supply the bait and Josh can supply the food, sounds like a fair deal 😂😂👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@rhysburton6424 Can't argue with that Rhys, sounds great 👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

@@riversidewithme sounds good to me buddy lol!! Heading to Penarth in the morning for a bash

[@riversidewithme]

@@castersfishingwales2038 Good luck at Penarth. You usually get a fish or two and hopefully tomorrow will be no different 🐟👍

[@waynehancock3603]

All the best I enjoyed this

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Wayne, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully not too long until the next one 👍👍

[@hodderpaul]

Morca Beach we call it. Did well to catch anything there fair play. Great vid. Regards, Paul in Porthcawl.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Paul, appreciated. When I used to fish it years it ago I found that it was a bit hit and miss but thankfully, a few fish turned up during this session and it was non stop as soon as it got dark. I'm due a blank now ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@albertcross4275]

I enjoy your vids, l used to fish Porthcawl in the 60 s, bus there 25 miles, no money to get home, l used to catch fish, and sell them for bus fare home.... Snap off traces and pick them up with fish at low tide , by the sea cadet gun, etc... Very happy times... Take care Gareth... 😊🐟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇫🇷

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Albert, many thanks for your comment, much appreciated. That sounds great, I bet the fishing there back in the 60's was excellent and by the sounds of it, you have lots of good memories. The fact that you sold your fish in order to pay the bus fare home, well that's very commendable. As always, thank you for watching, have a nice weekend 👍👍

[@simonjenkins3618]

hi Mate that was a good fishing session you had there that's one of my local spot's and have you trade Ogmore-by-Sea the deeps mate that's a Awesome spot for the big fish like conger eel smooth hound and big rays mate👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Simon. Yes it was certainly a productive session, I always enjoy fishing off that beach, great that it's one of your local marks. Yeah I've fished Ogmore deeps many times in the past and had some nice fish, great mark. Cheers as always, much appreciated 👍🐟👍

[@manninghr1]

brilliant video.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. An enjoyable session that, thankfully a few fish turned up too! One of my favourite beaches 👍👍

[@coreyharris5177]

Only recently found this channel and I am already a massive fan can't wait to see what you have for us in the future

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Corey, I appreciate it. Pleased to hear you are enjoying the videos. I'll keep trying my best and hopefully plenty more to come. Cheers 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Bloody brilliant aren't they!

[@stevejones7837]

Another good video Gareth brings back memories when I used to fish of the old colwyn bay pier in north Wales all night over fifty years ago and catch loads of whiting and dabs .

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Steve, much appreciated. This beach is one of my favourite marks, it rarely gets fished which is surprising. Sounds like you have some good memories of fishing off the old colwyn bay pier...I bet the fishing was great back then! Cheers for watching 👍

[@Brookestofrance]

Great video mate. Looked a pleasant spot too. Great to see plenty of whiting being caught. Hope your well 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dale. Yes it was a nice clean mark and there were a few fish out there in fairness, a very enjoyable session. I'm ok thanks, not too bad, hope things are good with you 👍👍

[@Brookestofrance]

@@riversidewithme glad to hear that buddy. Keep up the good videos and look forward to the next ones 👌

[@riversidewithme]

@@Brookestofrance Cheers bud, one this week hopefully 👍

[@johnmorris2346]

Brilliant vid as always 😉

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you John. I love this spot as it never gets busy and sometimes a few fish turn up. Cheers for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@johnmorris2346]

@riversidewithme your welcome , I lesrn abit by watching your vids , appreciate your effort and banter everytime I watch one , tight lines 😀

[@gavinworrow4801]

awsome, great vid Garaththanks for sharing.😃

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Gavin, thank you for watching 👍

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video again thanks for sharing 👍

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Leighton, glad you enjoyed it. Makes a change for me to catch so many fish ha! Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@deanevans7911]

Great video as always. Pleasure watching you fish. Keep the vids coming. 100%.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Dean, I appreciate it. This was an enjoyable session and I'm hoping to fish this beach again soon. Cheers for watching, take care 👍👍

[@cgws3064]

“I’m out fishing having fun,. Job done “ That sums up our sport very nicely. At heart it’s all we want. Simple things eh. Thanks again for the video. Great to watch ,as unusual 👍⭐️

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Clive, pleased to hear you enjoyed the video. Yes that's it, the simple things bring the most pleasure and the older I'm getting, it's becoming more about just being out there next to the water and any fish are a bonus. After all of those fish, I'm definitely due a blank now ha! Many thanks for watching 👍👍

[@itgetsyououtseafishing2349]

Plenty of fish to keep you busy, it's nice to bring back the memories 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Hi mate, yes it was certainly a busy session, makes a change for me ha! Yes I agree, nice to keep those memories alive. I see you have a fishing channel, I will check it out. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

Nice Gareth👍another good one I'm off down Cardiff foreshore tonight😁🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Michael, nice to hear from you again. Hope you get a few at the Foreshore tonight, let me know how you get on. Tight lines 👍🐟👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

@@riversidewithme Will let you know cheers Gar👍 🎣

[@leetaylor759]

Nice little clean session on the beach My local mark is magor/ redwick I haven’t seen whiting in any numbers like that for many years

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Lee. Yeah it was nice to get quite a few decent Whiting. The Newport marks are also my locals and I remember when we used to get similar Whiting numbers but as you say, it hasn't happened for many years which is a shame. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@streetborneo]

Hello new friends, great place for fishing and fishing. Good luck to you and I warmest regards from #MNHanglerfish

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you friend, I appreciate it. I see that you also have a fishing channel, I will check it out. Good luck 👍👍

[@pauljackson6219]

a couple of months ago i watched your video at the transporter bridge and i got me back into fishing ive had a few trips now along the newport coast, goldcliffe, st brides, etc had a few conger and whitting, even bought some new gear, off tomorrow fishing with my brother cant wait thanks for the inspiration brilliant videos cant wait for the next ,

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Paul, many thanks for the comment, much appreciated. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and it's great that you've got back into your fishing, awesome! I try my best when it comes to making the videos, I can't always catch the fish unfortunately but that's how's it goes sometimes. Well done on getting a few Conger and Whiting and tight lines for tomorrow, hope you and your brother get a few. Cheers 👍👍

[@Carl-sea-days]

Hi. I’m at home recovering from covid, and your videos have really put a smile on my face. Cant wait to get out fishing again. Great videos. Honest, knowledgeable and just brilliant. Thx

[@riversidewithme]

Sorry to hear that Carl, hope you make a speedy recovery. Never nice is it being stuck in the house. Glad you are enjoying the videos, hopefully I will be able to upload a new one soon. Thanks for watching, very much appreciated 👍👍

[@davidtudor671]

Another great video. Plenty of action this time, it was brilliant that you had such a good time at an old spot with plenty of memories.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David, I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the video. Yes it was certainly a busy session, the Whiting soon appeared when the light faded and it was non stop action...makes a nice change for me ha! Yes lots of memories of Dad and I fishing the beach when I younger and it was great to go back. As always, many thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@carljones3224]

Cracking video has a session like that down aberavon a few nights ago rods non stop with dogs and whiting tight lines for your next trip 🎣🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Carl, much appreciated. Well done on your recent session, I heard that Aberavon was fishing well, seems to be quite a few Whiting around at the moment which is good to see. Hope you manage to get a session in this weekend. Cheers 👍👍

[@nathandavies6857]

Another cracking video gareth mate always look forward to watching your videos..looking forward to the next one..also nice to see the Whitting are making a come back in numbers 😎🐟🐟🐠🐡

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Nathan, appreciate your comment as always. Yes it is great to see the Whiting doing well, was like going back in time and let's hope it continues! Was nice to have such a busy session, makes a change for me ha. Hopefully another video soon. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍🐟

[@richiethespark]

Cracking busy session Gareth. The Whiting seem to be about in serious numbers now. Thanks sharing another great video.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Richard, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, it's nice to see a few Whiting about and they were certainly in big numbers during that session...long may it continue. Cheers 👍👍

[@michaeljenkins2711]

Just got in to fishing well sea fishing with my 11year old daughter love porthcawl it's were we got hooked

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Michael, pleased to hear that you and your daughter have caught the fishing bug, that's great. Yes me too, I spent a lot of time in Porthcawl when I was younger and I always look forward to going back. Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

what a great video gareth , loads of fish too . you take care matey all the best from the dark side of the pond

[@riversidewithme]

Greetings to the dark side of the pond. Cheers Tony, it was certainly a busy season, didn't even get chance to have a sandwich ha! Tight lines for your next session mate, hope you get a few 👍👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

Fantastic session, very enjoyable to watch.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Yes the Whiting certainly kept me busy and I lost track of time as a result ha. Cheers 👍👍

[@Unclebrisbaitadventures1979]

Tidy session there mate plenty of fish and the whole place to yourself another cracking video,I'll get a trip out next weekend on the boat or frias point 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Nathan. Yes it was a busy session that and as soon as the light dropped, it was pretty much a fish a cast...makes a change for me ha! All the best for next weekend mate, hope you manage to get a few. Cheers 👍👍

[@Mark-lh4xq]

was a bit peed off when i spotted this vid, giving away a local mark, but have to admit I was wrong. Great vibe. Well done mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Mark, pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video. I was grateful that a few fish turned up and it was a very busy session. I'm due a blank now after catching so many ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Keep the whiting for a conger session mate we should hit sully island over low water for them!

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Jack. Yes I do like a Conger session, seem to be a few about at the moment too. Sounds good, not fished Sully for a while now. Hope you manage to get a session in this weekend and if so, let me know how you get on. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Managed a lovely 1 pound 6 whiting off there 2 weeks ago. Yeah having about 10 days off now all fished out. Keep up the great work mate

[@riversidewithme]

@@JackMeredith1995 That's a nice fish Jack, well done! Yes sometimes we all need a break from it, can get fished out as you say. Cheers bud

[@silverfret]

another great vid and with lots of information, thank you.

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Paul, glad you enjoyed it. Was thankful that some decent Whiting turned up. Thanks for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@jamess5920]

Been waiting for this upload. But Well done as always Gareth! Your producing the goods! Tight lines buddy 🎏👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you James, appreciated as always. Had a few fish and couldn't really complain, was very enjoyable. Tight lines for your next session, hope you get a few. Cheers 👍👍

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

Well done great session again looking forward to the next one

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Stu. Yes that session was very enjoyable and it was pretty much non stop as soon as the light faded... nice to get a few for a change. You been out at all??

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

@@riversidewithme no been busy decorating but nearly done now finish the painting tomorrow all new carpets going down Monday and Tuesday then hopefully weather be good and I be going out somewhere

[@riversidewithme]

@@stuwelshcoastangling6612 You have been busy! Definitely deserve a fishing session after all that hard work 🎣👍

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

@@riversidewithme I can’t wait 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Very enjoyable as usual Gareth it’s been a great year for whiting!!!! Can’t remember the whole coastline being so full of them! Cheers ian

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed. Yes they do seem to be in large numbers at the moment, it's like the old days again ha! The Cod are few and far between up our way at the moment but I guess it's good to have the Whiting to fall back on. Looking forward to your next video, always enjoyable 👍👍

[@VernsSeaFishing]

Your dad was looking over you this session. Plenty of fish this session you looked as though you enjoyed yourself. Your channel is doing great always good to see lots of views. Good luck, but don’t think you need it all the best Vernon.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Vern. Yes I'd like to think that he was. It was a certainly a busy session and it was nice to see so many good Whiting, reminded me of the old days you know. Thanks for the compliment, although I'm definitely due a blank now haha. But the older I'm getting, it's more about just being out there and less about catching fish. See you on the next one 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

So good, way up there with your best videos. Had a few chuckles out loud, the no bass so what comment was great. What a great session. I think anyone would be happy with that. Honestly that was great. Job done dude👍👍😁

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dylan bud, the fish were on good form that night, thankfully! Haha yeah that comment...well you know me, I just go fishing and am happy with whatever I catch and those Whiting were just the job. I agree with you in that Whiting taste great...I do mine in a nice beer batter, shallow fried, absolutely stunning. I return the majority of fish I catch, although I keep the odd one for the table, especially if they are deeply hooked for example. Appreciate the support as always, looking forward to your next one 👍👍

[@rodneypesticcio6984]

Recently found your channel, I must say your no nonsense approach is great! You’ve inspired me to get back into sea fishing again. I’m familiar with most of your marks but really looking forward to trying some of the others that aren’t so familiar etc. It must have been Amazing to have a dad who was also keen on fishing as none of my family were interested. However back in the day I’d catch a fair few fish had the pleasure of my mum cooking and sharing on a regular fish Friday. I called to Jackson’s bay with my dog today but not sure how to get to the White House?? I walked down the path not through the boat yard. It look a dangerous swinging around the fence!! Is there another way. Just an idea could you incorporated into your video a quick route from where you park your car. Look forward to your future videos. Rod.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Rod, many thanks for your comment, much appreciated and I'm pleased to hear that you're getting back into it again. Yes I guess I was lucky having a dad who taught me to fish, he's no longer with us unfortunately but I have plenty of special memories. That's great that your mum used to cook the fish, I bet they tasted fantastic! As for Jackson's Bay, I always parked along Redbrink Crescent but in July of this year, the council made it a residential parking zone and so now I park in one of the carparks. Good point you made about showing where to park, would be useful I think. Yeah access to the Breakwater at Jackson's is not easy, with having to walk around the railings. The land is owned by the Association of British Ports and fishing is allowed off there as I contacted them a while ago. If you're not comfortable with walking around the railings, you can fish the other side of the beach on the flatter rocks or even off the beach during the quieter winter months when there's less people about. Thank you for watching and I hope you manage to wet a line soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Hi Gareth ... enjoyed this video really appreciate the effort you put in. My circumstances at home meant I didn’t get out to do much fishing this year so you’re videos have helped a lot keep up the good work 🙏🎣🎣🎣👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stephen, I appreciate your kind works and I'm pleased to hear that you are enjoying the videos. This particular session was very enjoyable and it made a nice change to get quite a few fish! I hope your circumstances at home improve soon so that you are able to do a bit more fishing. In the meantime, I'll continue to try and make some more videos 👍👍🎣

[@mattcoates3243]

Nice one Gareth, your certainly putting the hours in and great to see you reap the rewards 🙂. Some of those whiting were decent sizes, and pleases me to see them all returned. No doubt your dad’s fishing with you and a few of the fishing gods shining also. Nice 1 mate! 👍👌

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Matt, many thanks...yes it was a great little session and great to see the Whiting in such numbers, like the old days it was. Yes I'm sure dad is still fishing with me, or at least I'd like to think so anyway. He taught me everything I know and I've got so many memories. Hope you're keeping well and cheers for watching 👍👍❤️

[@michaeljensen921]

Always enjoy your videos nice to see you helping others with your rig instructions ive often looked across to that mark and wondered if it would produce well youve answered that question.all the best. Keep up the good work look forward to the next one👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Michael, nice to hear from you again. Glad you found the video useful, I tried to include a bit more information in this one. A very enjoyable session and it was great to see so many nice Whiting about, I will certainly be going back. Hopefully not too long now until the next one! Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@gary-dn4uw]

Nice video again🐟🤞looking to fish on Sunday St Mary’s Well Bay not the spit

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Gary, glad you enjoyed. Was nice to have such a busy session. All the best for Sunday, hope you get some action, let me know how you get on. Cheers 👍👍

[@gary-dn4uw]

Just a quick one why didn't you park in orgmore car park & walk right up the beach or is it quicker to park in Newton car park

[@riversidewithme]

@@gary-dn4uw Apparently the car park at Ogmore now gets locked at 8pm and so I didn't want to risk it as I finished fishing around 8:15pm. May have been a slightly quicker walk but not by much. The one at Newton is locked at 9pm, although speaking to the car park attendant there, he said they don't lock it much in winter.

[@gary-dn4uw]

Hi mate looking for some info for goldcliff where do you park & how far to walk & how do you fish the tides etc please 12.6 height tide on sunday Regards Gary 🐟👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@gary-dn4uw Hi Gary. Firstly, you park on the road next to the Seawall Tearooms, plenty of parking available all the way up the road and you just walk up the steps and on to the seawall. It's a big tide on Sunday and there will be a strong current at Goldcliff and so keep away from the points as you will struggle to hold bottom. Personally, I never fish Goldcliff on big tides because of the current but if you fish it Sunday, fish the main bay, immediately to the left of the steps and use a 7oz gripper as even at that spot, there will be a rip. Hope that helps

[@whiley.2233]

Hi buddy,I was down Newton beach last weekend absolutely plagued by doggys, but also managed two nice ray so not a total loss.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi mate, yeah there does seem to be a lot of doggies around at the moment but well done on the two Ray, can't fault it! Thanks for watching, appreciated 👍👍

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

Nice video Gareth I'm sure your dad is with you in his own way

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Rob, appreciated as always. Yes I'm sure he is, I'd certainly like to think so anyway. Tight lines for your next session 👍👍

[@ade9119]

i love your videos strange not seen you before ,i have fished ogmore i live just round the corner now , do you take any fish home i love cooking and eating fish.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you. I occasionally take a fish home to cook but the majority of what I catch these days is returned. Sounds like a nice place to live, lots of good fishing marks to choose from. Cheers for watching, it's appreciated 👍

[@motorsnutts6594]

Nice busy session there sir, thank you for your efforts 👍🏼🎣🐟 definitely a collaborative session with Caster’s would be a great shout too 👍🏼👍🏼

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome mate, glad you enjoyed it. Thankfully a few fish turned up that night and it was a busy season.. Yes it would be good idea, although I hope Josh doesn't steal my food 😂 . Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@motorsnutts6594]

@@riversidewithme 🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@mikejames5541]

Hi fella, have you tried cods gulley in Ogmore, been told its fishing well there, maybe one day meet up there fella. Stay safe

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Mike, I've not heard of cods gulley, although I've fished Ogmore deeps many times, which I'm assuming is the same spot. Hope you manage to get some fishing in this weekend and yes, I'm sure we'll bump into each other at some point. Thanks, you too mate 👍👍

[@mikejames5541]

@@riversidewithme hi m8, yes it's called the shingles beach known as cods gulley, park in Ogmore beach car park walk through the gate and its about 10 minutes walk from there, walk down by the rocks and ur fishing on the sand there, very good fishing there my friend, I may be going there next week try catch some cod there , get a good selection of fish and some nice blondies around there around the 5 or 6 pound mark keep in touch bro and have a good session fishing there one day or night. Ok bro take care and stay safe

[@riversidewithme]

@@mikejames5541 Sounds great, thanks for the info. Hopefully you will get a few next week if you go...tight lines 👍

[@924eightball]

gareth, can you do a video, fishing between the bridges of the lougher estuary

[@riversidewithme]

Hi mate, yes the Lougher is on my to-do list. Been wanting to fish it for a while now. Cheers 👍👍

[@jonnywebb5794]

I live there more or less 🎣🎣🎣😀

[@riversidewithme]

Sounds great. Would like to have a mark like that on my doorstep! 👍🎣

[@flaq3]

I used to go sea fishing when I was a kid but haven't for about 40 years but I'm really enjoying watching your videos. The are very well presented and put together. One question, what's a bluey?

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Mark, pleased to hear you're enjoying the videos. Bluey is another name for Pacific Saury, which is a slim, streamlined fish. It's very oily and gives off good scent and is a great bait. I bet the fishing was great when you were a kid, a few more fish in the sea then. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@jarredhudd9578]

Do you always fish alone bud ? Great content again. Are you from the Newport area?

[@riversidewithme]

Not always mate, I have a couple of fishing friends that I go with but when I film, I tend to be on my own I'm from Pontypool 👍

[@jarredhudd9578]

@Riverside with Me not far from myself 👍

[@jonkent6805]

Reminds me why I don't bother fishing anymore as that's what u get doggies and poor man's cod. I did get some double figure bass but I tell you what 'There's a lot of water between each fish'. P.s.if I were too go fishing it would be low water and I would pick max 5 peelers velvet crab if possible or larger edible red crab on the last hour as the XL tide was going out and only carrying in my bum bag a few size 4- 5 hooks beads some old spark plugs and some wool .A light weight bass rod and the set up is a running ledger with a spark plug as my weight tide on with the wool , sorry and some swivels and elastic. And with alot of luck with a little wind on shore or west just cast it out not far as bass can be in a couple of feet of water keep my rod tip high and keep in stealth mode not putting the rod down as if a bass hits it a big one your rods gone I can tell u .Well give it 2and a half hours and go home unless u want to wait for the tide to come inand fish off the higher ledgers. Tight lines .

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks for the info Jon, I'll give that a try. The fishing seems to be really quiet at the moment but hopefully it will pick up soon, lots blanking. But I want to go back to that beach mid Spring and will hopefully be a few Bass about by then, will try the crab baits that you mentioned. Cheers 👍👍

[@joedennehy386]

Do you catch fish to eat?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Joe, these days I return the majority of fish I catch but I do keep the occasional fish for the table, especially if it's struggling to go back.