Bassing Made Easy

[@ltuggers7381]

Mate I’ve only just come across you and this video and you have such a great energy about you… you’re a pleasure to watch with lots of great info and camera skills…. Very nicely done 👍🏼

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate, appreciate the great comments 😀

[@jasonrace9275]

Awesome vid. Love the enthusiasm. It's great to see people your age still getting out and about .

[@FishyTom]

Thanks dad. X

[@FishyTom]

@M i I'm younger than he is. He just gets confused in his old age.

[@christravis3270]

I can’t say much more than I loved it. Keep up the great videos

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate. Always appreciate the feedback.

[@FishoHolics92]

Tom what a cracking video you definitely need to make more why is it I’ve only come across your channel now I’ve learned so much thank you for the grate content

[@damonhardy1493]

I visited your shop today, great service by Lawrence. I haven’t been fishing for over 25 years, Adrenalin was flowing just purchasing a starter kit. I feel I have the Buzz back, I know I still have a lot to learn, but Tom makes it look easy.....So Excited I need a Rod Stand, will be my next purchase. Kind Regards Damon.

[@FishyTom]

Great to hear, thanks for the positive feedback. 😀

[@martinpaul6146]

Yes! Further to previous comment went to this side as too weedy on other side, like everywhere seemed to be last week! 10’ spinning rod, running ledger, 30g lead and size4 wormer hook..oh and Christchurch angling ragworm Thought I needed to upgrade rig, so not concentrating… Crash! Tripod and rod hit ground and a large splash 15m out. Couple of minutes later an incredible 61cm bass a new PB. Quiet often take for the table but this was amazing to see swimming away afterwards. Thanks Tom

[@FishyTom]

Amazing mate, well done on the pb, that's a great fish.

[@andycollings4302]

The area you were fishing has changed since I last walked/fished in the late 60's. Great video. Brought back good memories. The fish my friend caught were 2oz everyone of them. Lol.

[@FishyTom]

There's plenty of 2oz ones in there still! Take some small worm baits and smaller hooks and you can have fun if you have kids (whilst you're waiting for the big one of course 😉)

[@andycollings4302]

We use to fish probably somewhere the other side of the yachts that can be seen in your video, we called it "rat island" and a small spot that was called "telegraph lake" which was alot closer to Hurst castle. Seems so long ago.

[@FishyTom]

@@andycollings4302 we still call it rat Island! 😀😀 some things never change I guess. I never did know why it had that name though, you may know?

[@andycollings4302]

I suppose someone saw rats there. I never caught anything there. Maybe with the knowledge I have acrewed over the years I would do a little better know.

[@robregist]

Stumbled upon this video.... really helpful information and enthusiastic style... subscribed.

[@FishyTom]

Thanks 😁

[@stevewendes9091]

Great vid tom. We fished the deep hole this morning for bream had none but had loads of big mackerel and a couple of small bass. On the way back we fished maybe 300m to the right from where you were fishing in the vid and my mate had a 1 and 3 quarter pound black bream. Amazing 👍

[@FishyTom]

Great result mate, that's a nice size bream! I wonder, was it a gilthead bream rather than a black bream? You tend to find more gilts in the estuary and blacks in the main sea side.

[@stevewendes9091]

@@FishyTom it was 100% a male black bream which amazed us both, lovely blue colour around the face 👍

[@FishyTom]

That's an awesome catch from there! Well done.

[@01devilboy]

great video again can't tell you ho much I love your videos your passion is truly inspiring 👌

[@FishyTom]

Thank you mate. Comments like that make it all worth while 😁

[@williamwarner7296]

Well I'm very impressed with your videos love you presentation will be giving g this a go next time I'm down from Cheshire

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate. I try to demonstrate that sometimes simple is best.

[@nickmann2916]

Hi Tom I have tried for a bass in the creak going to the wild fowl pond where there are dozens of bass sitting in the current without success I might add it would have been a great scrap on lrf gear which I got from loni's in new milton when we were last down look forward to popping into the shop when we are down at the end of may great videos Tom

[@FishyTom]

Thanks Nick. Would be a great scrap on the LRF gear for sure.

[@stuartcrane9409]

Good session again! Congratulations

[@FishyTom]

Thanks Stuart.

[@iangraham1505]

That really does look fun Tom. Of all your videos, this and the Golden Gray Mullet spinning interest me the most as we don't have either here in the South Island of NZ.

[@FishyTom]

Do you have any mullet? I always imagined mullet were pretty much everywhere!

[@iangraham1505]

@@FishyTom we have Yellow Eyed Mullet down here Tom - smaller than your Golden Gray Mullet - and we fish for them with small shellfish baits. There are bigger Mullet up on the North Island but I've never heard of your method being used.

[@FishyTom]

@@iangraham1505 just did a little Google search of those, I cam see where the name comes from!

[@iangraham1505]

@@FishyTom Believe it or not they are called 'Herring" here !! They aren't bad eating but are more commonly used for bait

[@kayaksnorkeluk8272]

Might have to try a few lures on that side. Always fished the other side and the castle. Used to get good bass by the white House too.

[@FishyTom]

It's a great spot for super shallow or surface lures through there.

[@kayaksnorkeluk8272]

@@FishyTom I've always looked at it and thought of flatties?? I was totally wrong.

[@hrtbrkkid7299]

Perfect timing, I was looking for something to do to put off working on college work.

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha! Happy to have helped!

[@kingofrs125]

Another superb vid the oh Thomas moment made me laugh lol we’ve all been there 😅 just bought a second hand eclisseo month or two ago bought it broken but allner did a superb job splicing a tip in lovley light rod

[@FishyTom]

I nearly left that comment out, but it was too funny to leave out! My friend described it as the poshest fish loss scene he's seen! 🤣🤣

[@kingofrs125]

@@FishyTom 😂😂

[@sheldonlunn7050]

Brown Trout Blues - Johnny Flynn. Thanks for the videos fella.

[@FishyTom]

Oooh, I don't know that one... Will check it out 😀

[@PooleLerfer]

Great video Tom, not a species I ever target, might have a go for some this year.

[@FishyTom]

Give it a go mate, especially on light gear, they're great fish.

[@PooleLerfer]

Will do bud, I'm just waiting for my favourite Thin-Lipped Mullet to turn up mainly

[@davidschofield9620]

spot on little session funny to see Thomas stuck for words at the beginning 😀

[@FishyTom]

Doesn't happen very often. I normally suffer with verbal diarrhoea!

[@martinpaul6146]

Brilliant video. I normally look a bit further up from your position, but first noticed walking along bank on top with Polaroid sunglasses. Some very sizeable fish cruising around fanning their tails to stir up bottom. I haven’t gone and specifically targeted that side always geared up for main sea facing side. Must concentrate on this side this year!…. Always wondered bass or mullet?? Maybe try a bombard with Mepp ??

[@FishyTom]

Definitely both species there mate. Worth a go for the mullet too in the coming months.

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video again 👏 👍 I enjoyed that

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate

[@ianoliver977]

Great video mate , cracking fish 👍 tight lines 🎣

[@FishyTom]

Thanks Ian.

[@JackMeredith1995]

My guy 🎣🎣 awesome mate excellent quality video 📹

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate 😁

[@llewellynrose1093]

Nice little flick Tom, 👌

[@FishyTom]

Cheers dude.

[@stevehiggins1578]

Very nice video. Is that by the footbridge where you can park? Looks like low tide

[@FishyTom]

Just up from the bridge, but you can fish anywhere along that back water.

[@DJ_RickyB]

Great video Tom. Are those hats for sail? :-)

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate. Yes hat's are for sale 😁😁 christchurchanglingcentre.co.uk/clothing/hats/

[@billwarner5357]

What rod and reel please Thomas 😊

[@FishyTom]

Veret Eclisseo 425 and a Shimano Bull's Eye

[@alanskilton9624]

Do you use a wide angle lens for these vids or just a 'fish eye' I only ask because when you are landing the fish you seem to be looking away from where it is coming from and when it appears it's nowhere near where you are looking ,may be just a perspective thing , maybe just me and my aging eyes !! Great video , so glad I started watching and subscribing to it.

[@FishyTom]

I use a gopro, which do have a wide angle to them, although I usually use the medium linear setting.

[@littlehon8330]

Are you using two hooks when fishing with crab baits ? I always used to use one and would miss more than I hook , with two catch nearly every bite now

[@FishyTom]

No, just a single circle hook here. The key is presentation, missed bites could mean masked hooks so your bait perhaps too big for the hook size. Snoods length, weight size and shape, etc can all result in missed bites. Always worth changing things until you find a winning formula.

[@21wilks]

Where can I buy that rod Tom

[@FishyTom]

That's a Veret Eclisseo 425. Sadly recently discontinued 😞 One of my favourite all time rods.

[@robertchatfield5695]

Do you find the URFE acts like a bolt rig and hooks the fish in most instances?

[@FishyTom]

It certainly can do. I have fished it in certain situations with a heavier than necessary lead purely for that purpose.

[@mathewvickery9925]

When would you start using lures in the harbour?

[@FishyTom]

Any day now really. Seen some good lure catch reports over the last week or so. When I was filming this there were a few lures anglers out and about.

[@mathewvickery9925]

Hi were you fishing at low tide?

[@FishyTom]

Hi Mathew. About 2 hours after, any earlier and there's not enough water there. The fish follow the tide in.

[@matthewbrown5677]

Like a prayer by Madonna…..😉 Top video Tom.

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha, that's a good one! We've all prayed to the fishing gods before!

[@DaveHelen62]

Fish related songs, anything by early Marillion lol Great video as usual

[@FishyTom]

Ah yes, the Fish years!

[@bassblanker5359]

Great video again, superb work. Regarding fishy music, “Plaice your hands on” by Reef🧐

[@FishyTom]

Brilliant shout, one of my fav songs too!

[@peteflynn]

Is this the other side of milford shingle

[@FishyTom]

Yes mate 👍

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Great fishing praise God🎣🙏

[@buzzfl1ght]

13.45 Now that's what you call a bite!

[@FishyTom]

That one got the heart going!!!

[@buzzfl1ght]

@@FishyTom I bet! Looks like a fantastic place to fly fish! Can you divulge the exact location please? Ta! I live in Derby but I have to go to Southampton next month for a weekend. I might take the fly rods!

[@FishyTom]

@@buzzfl1ght it'll be great for fly fishing too, there's mullet and bass in there. If you put Hurst Castle into Google maps you'll see the shingle bank that leads up to the castle, you'll see the back water there. Just avoid low tide as it empties out.

[@buzzfl1ght]

@@FishyTom Thanks!

[@gordoncarass2360]

Great video, really enjoyed it! Try `Gone Fishing` by Chris Rea.

[@FishyTom]

Great suggestion mate :-) Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@davidburgess2354]

Probably soul sacrifice by Santana!

[@FishyTom]

Great choice!

[@christhomas9956]

good video pal

[@FishyTom]

Thanks Chris

[@stevenewell6898]

Best fishing song ever was by the Goodies... Oh oh oh how I wish, I could buy myself a pet flat fish..But no one wants to sell their soul, a flounder or halibut would be very pally but, you hardly ever see a skate, that hasn't been mashed on a plate, soo I'm ironing my gold fish, ironing my goldfish, big steam iron on his face, keep on trying til I get some plaice 😂

[@FishyTom]

Absolute lyrical genius!!! Brilliant choice mate.

[@stevenewell6898]

Gotta say I'm new to your channel but absolutely love the content you are putting out, interesting funny and incredibly informative, especially as I fish locations like southbourne and the surrounding area from time to time.... Already learnt loads of new stuff from you.... Keep it up mate 👍

[@FishyTom]

@@stevenewell6898 thanks Steve, glad you're enjoying the vids.

[@chrispeckham5551]

Great video....one last cast.....lol

[@FishyTom]

There's always time for one last cast!

[@chrispeckham5551]

@@FishyTom I'm tired and I want to go home. I'm tired and I want to go to bed I had a little drink about an hour ago and it's gone straight to my head......lol

[@MiniMashx]

its the pink hat an glasses caused the first fish lost pappap

[@FishyTom]

Whaaaaat! No way! That pink hat is the only reason I catch fish.

[@piscatorialpete3530]

Perfect setting, excellent presentation, result !!! Well done Tom ...shame about singing:)....stick to daytime job . How's about "Just fishin" Trace Atkins country :( (?)

[@FishyTom]

🤣 I won't be pursuing a singing career don't worry!

[@jasonlucas494]

Soul man

[@FishyTom]

Oooh yeah, I've sung that a few times whilst sole fishing! Great shout.

[@Clayshots12]

How about, SOUL SOLE MAN or THERE'S A PLAICE FOR US

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha, brilliant mate. 👏

[@elblanko4328]

wtf is 0.40 line can you not ay aswell for the old school anglers the lb rating of the line too because different manufacturers make lines the same diameter with different lb ratings .... just an observation

[@FishyTom]

Hello! Sorry I missed this comment! I do strongly believe in teaching people the correct way, so will only talk on diameter not breaking strain as this is the only figure that really matters, and is also the only figure that is accurate. As you say different manufacturers claim different breaking strains on lines, so this can be very misleading. If I told you to use a 20lb line (which is what we used to call 0.40 line) but chose an Italian or Spanish line you could end up with a line of around 0.30 diameter which would simply not be right for this situation and would probably lead to lost fish and tangles. 0.40 is 0.40 regardless of manufacturer! I hope that helps explain it. Sadly we've been so poorly served in this country by the tackle trade for so long with regards to selling line it's hard to change our ways, but stick with it, it's worth it in the long run.

[@Ericcartman666]

@@FishyTomI've been a carp angler for over 40 years so consider myself very much old school, must say im with you on this, diameter all the way, when fishing for big carp on snaggy weedy venues breaking strain is far to unreliable. Nice video.

[@waynea9646]

😄😄🎣🎣👍

[@terrylocke4652]

Catches them in his headlights🤫

[@FishyTom]

Is that a song title or a fishing statement? 🤣🤣

[@terrylocke4652]

Wrong about the lights, look at smash fishing 🤔

[@FishyTom]

Will check it out. Personally I've had far more success on venues like this by avoiding too much light on the water.

[@simonwatkins7482]

Anything by Pike and Tina Tuna or Take Sprat 😂😂

[@FishyTom]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@piscatorialpete3530]

Great 1 mate...best so far methinks:)

[@FishyTom]

@@piscatorialpete3530 I was very pleased with how it turned out. I'm learning all the time.

[@piscatorialpete3530]

@@FishyTomreally think you do an excellent job ...comes across really naturally, you have a natural camera presence

[@FishyTom]

@@piscatorialpete3530 thank you Pete, that means a lot. I've often wondered about scripting the videos as I know I often get tongue tied and waffle too much, but figured this would result in a less natural delivery.

[@lucannewland1187]

@7:00 that feeling 😫🤢🤮

[@FishyTom]

It was a gutter that's for sure!

[@jasonlucas494]

12345 once I caught a fish alive

[@FishyTom]

Ah yes, of course, a timeless classic. 😅😅

[@bigpythons1983]

Baby shark

[@FishyTom]

A classic

[@kevsrods]

Great video, but you don't have to keep Talking all the time, its just as enjoyable, without the need for you to Waffle & feel the need to fill the silence.

[@FishyTom]

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