Beach Fishing - Gilkicker day & night

We set ourselves up for a daytime session at Gilkicker despite our fears that it could mean a blank. Tucked away on the eastern side of the point to try and shelter away from the winds that approached 30 mph.
2 rods fished with up and over rigs and whole small squid baits.
The wind and tide combined meant that direct contact across the wind was very difficult so I fished uptide with grip leads and a large bow of line to help maintain bottom, this meant the wind was tensioning my line.
The rigs and set-up worked well but bite detection was difficult.
The Sweetcorn Kid: In this video you can watch Stu's version of how his day went and the specifics with his rigs and bait.
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[@kooper1683]

I'm going to ask a question and I'm expecting to be ridiculed, but why do you have your rod stand set up 90% to the water, and what do you feel is the advantage? Thanks

[@seaangling]

That is a very good question and it is set that way to best deal with the prevailing wind and tidal pull. It is almost worthy of a film in it’s own right as the angle of rod in elevation, the position of the rod relative to the water and the way the line is set for the rig used is all variable. Ideally you set the tripod so the wind comes from the back of the rod for minimum effect to rod tip, set your shelter so that the door faces the rod and you can comfortably sit without affecting your neck and the rod angle to the ground is suitable to the conditions. High for a surf beach, low for wind or estuary. That is a very brief explanation as everything is variable for preference or conditions. On this session I had the rods facing away from the wind and low, fishing upside with grip leads and a bow of line to help set the rig. I hope that helps and reminds me to do a video explaining this.

[@kooper1683]

@@seaangling jesus!!! How fecking simple is that. Been fishing for 30+ years and never even occurred to me. What a tip, thanks for that. ps, Gilkicker is my favourite spot, Abbotsbury and Hurst have lost my attention. Now I only fish Meon shore through to Haslar, if I see you I'm going to shake your hand (Covid free). Thanks again. Top top tip. 🤔

[@seaangling]

@@kooper1683 worth the effort to fish the Western side of the Solent. New Forrest through to Bournemouth. Hordle and Barton fish very well at certain times.

[@kooper1683]

@@seaangling agreed, I wasn't going to go into all the marks I've fished just a rough guesstimation, Bridport through to Selsey is maybe a better catch-zone. Also those baiting needles/aids are top notch. Made one yesterday out of a coat hanger. Hope you got a patent. 😁

[@luke_h8257]

Keep up the good work mark ! Really enjoy watching your videos, love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@seaangling]

Luke, thank you for your support and I’m glad you enjoy the videos. Where in Ireland are you based?

[@luke_h8257]

Based In south Dublin , not the best for beach fishing unfortunately , so i do have to travel a good bit to get some good fishing . Have had a lot of blanks lately which hasn’t been the best .

[@seaangling]

Luke, we are very lucky to have lots of venues nearby but I still like to travel and explore new. What rigs and bait do you use for your area?

[@luke_h8257]

I like to keep it relatively simple , the old faithful pulley rig and a 1 up 1 down , and for bait it’d be mackerel , sand eel , squid or Rag . I never like anything too fancy , plain and simple does me just fine .

[@seaangling]

Luke, does that include the rocks at Balscadden?

[@fishyfammy2833]

Great vid again,cheers for all the work that goes into filming your vids for us to enjoy 👌🎣

[@seaangling]

I appreciate your support. Is there any kind of species or mark that you'd like to see in a future video?

[@fishyfammy2833]

I do like your chesil vids and dont mind any species 🎣👌

[@seaangling]

fishyfammy we will be back down at chesil sometime soon. We will be revisiting old favourites and also trying some new marks. 😉

[@fishyfammy2833]

@@seaangling look forward to it 👊

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Superb session once again. Just wish I could have stayed into darkness with you. Next time bud. Great vid!!! 😎👍🏻

[@seaangling]

Always a pleasure and you would have enjoyed the chaos after the daytime slumber.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

As you probably already know February is usually the hardest month,avoid a blank then go from there ! I love the the namix weights,stick like the proverbial to the seabed.

[@seaangling]

It doesn’t hurt to try even if the odds are stacked against us. I’m a new convert to the namix leads and I can see why you like them. Thank you for watching.

[@thekid8562]

Really enjoyed the video Mark, very informative, enjoyable and you should have brought that tilly lamp with ye ha ha....

[@seaangling]

the kid, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I never planned on staying but it would have been rude not to. 👍🏻

[@clivepainter2685]

yet another great video bud. the namix weights are like mini anchors

[@seaangling]

Thank you for all your help Clive, I know I’ve asked lots of questions. I’m looking forward to the next session.

[@crashoutdoors82]

Got my new rod and reel and tripod roll on better weather always enjoy watching your channel buddy keep up the good work

[@seaangling]

David, let me know how you get on trying out the new kit 👍🏻 I’m doing a meet and greet at Chesil during the summer if you fancy trying it out on deep water.

[@crashoutdoors82]

@@seaangling sounds good to me buddy

[@kingofrs125]

Keep up the good work man ur one of favs to watch on the utube UK fishing scene. February can be hard time to fish at least u got something tight lines

[@seaangling]

kinggolf, thank you. I appreciate the support and glad you enjoy the videos.

[@nemesisslr]

Unlucky on the big fish. I have just got some live prawn for the weekend, I think I will get a double figure Thornie. I love Rag and squid as won me a match down here in deep Devon. For some reason the dogfish love it.

[@seaangling]

I have noticed catching more dogfish when using rag worm. I’m interested to see how you get on fishing with live prawn as that is something I have not done before. Good luck and tight lines for the weekend.

[@wayneswatton5157]

Great video mark glad to see gilkicker fishing even tho only small tings with flippy floppy tails lol , oh an loving the new intro

[@seaangling]

I have to thank Stu for the intro, that was beyond my capability. The intro is based on some stickers I’m having made. Gilkicker always has that air of promise and I’ll be fishing it some more.

[@wayneswatton5157]

I've fished it plenty of times always throws up something can't think of a time I blanked there, will the intro be staying??

[@seaangling]

Wayne, the intro was done for me by the “sweet corn kid”. Do you not like it?

[@wayneswatton5157]

@@seaangling its a great intro that's why asked if its staying ??

[@poutmasternic4101]

always hard this time of the year in the day time around the solent you did well to stick it out all day with out a bite I am going to give hayling island this afternoon and evening a go tide up and down

[@seaangling]

Good luck and it will be interesting to see how you get on. We are fishing this evening as well and hoping for a ray.

[@poutmasternic4101]

I will let you know is there a way to send a message straight to you

[@seaangling]

nic, I am on Instagram with the same title.

[@markwalters8745]

Great video again,Mark. Fast becoming one of my favourite channels.

[@seaangling]

Mark, high praise indeed. Thank you for watching.

[@markwalters8745]

@@seaangling theres not many that I can watch but you have a knack for the presenting. Your always welcome here in south wales if you need a change of scenery 😉

[@seaangling]

Mark, I’d love to visit South Wales for some fishing and did plan on trying later in the year.

[@markwalters8745]

I'd be up for a chesil meet Mark and I could give you some info on my local area. Ne prepared for a good walk though 😀

[@seaangling]

Mark, where is your local area. I’m interested to hear what kind of fishing you get up to?

[@garymurray4878]

Hi Mark,just my way with an up and over you use a swivel and clip for your lead, I like to use blue pulley bead and an imp for my lead 👍🎣🎣

[@seaangling]

gary, I hadn’t thought of that but I like the idea. I’ll have a look and try it out.

[@garymurray4878]

Hi Mark, i meant a swivel clip for your leader, and blue pulley bead and imp for the lead

[@seaangling]

gary murray I’ve been out in the workshop tinkering with rigs and filming. I’ve been looking at the up and over rig so I’d appreciate your thoughts when you get the chance to see it.

[@cpfcgavman1977]

Mark is there a video of you making that fantastic baiting tool you invented its excellent and i really want to try to make or buy one for myself

[@seaangling]

Gavin, I didn’t invent the tool and there are many variations of them available. It is my version and the beauty is you can tailor them or make a few with subtle differences for different baits. Link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpLUimV9lMpgmas

[@scottharriswestwalesfishin639]

Likeing the new intro mark. Seems once the big boats come along everything seems try dry up sad but true . Just a little tip it Ur not sure on a bit wrap Ur finger around Ur line to make a loop and give it a little tug . And if you have a bite you should feel it in the loop pulling back . And always remember a happy wife is a happy life lol

[@seaangling]

scott, I’m always holding, tugging and feeling my line. I just don’t video it. Totally agree about a happy wife which is why she gets the TV remote. Only pick the battles you know you can win 😉

[@scottharriswestwalesfishin639]

@@seaangling lol tell me bout it haha keep them sweet . And glad to know you do the same as me lol I all way do that loop tug on my line if I'm not %100 sure it's a bite . Just a nother tip for the new comers to the sport all tips welcome and I'm sure they would appreciate them thanks for a cracking video keep it up. Ps. When you doing chesil beach . May have to nag the wife for a weekend trip lol have always wanted to fish it but so far away

[@seaangling]

scott, we will be doing a meet and greet in the summer and most likely around the longest day hoping to bank good weather. We will be fishing regularly before then though.

[@scottharriswestwalesfishin639]

@@seaangling that's June the 20th it's a Saturday

[@seaangling]

scott, I’m thinking it would give anyone that wants to try a good chance of nice weather and a long warm day.

[@insertpienow]

have you tried the namix with the built in bait clip.......? .........thanks for sharing......

[@seaangling]

I have but I find they detach sometimes in flight.

[@slhibbs]

Great videos Mark with humor, can you run us through your kit thanks

[@seaangling]

Stephen Hibbs I have simple stuff that was at the lower end of the market. £94 Shakespeare K2’s £74 Penn Surfblaster2 £65 IMAX shelter £37 Icon tripod I use Berkeley Whiplash braid and make my own rigs which comes down to 3 popular ones mostly. 1. Up and over rig 2. Pulley rig 3. 3 hook clipped down I do use others but these make up the majority of my fishing. I hope that helps

[@slhibbs]

I've been using Shakespeare agility continental for the last 2 years, looking to change. Good rods for the price I've been using your pulley rig by trident, love the components, so easy to make

[@nathanroberts8036]

another great video! I tried gillicker the other night. just to the right of where you was. with only a few whiting . planning to try tonight but not sure where.

[@seaangling]

Nathan, it does have the potential for decent fish on smaller tides.

[@garymurray4878]

No Gemini bead Mark ?

[@seaangling]

Hi Gary, what bead on what rig have I missed?

[@philipmatthews9968]

The other end of stokes bay(browndown)is better at low water fish near the “mushroom”

[@seaangling]

I have that on my list of marks to try and heard good things about it. I wonder why it is good at low water? The wind was too strong on this day for there but I will give it a go, thank you.

[@philipmatthews9968]

The reason why it’s a good spot it used to be a live firing range for the navy .the area is full of wreck boats etc.some of the wrecks are within casting range at low water .the mushroom is a very good place to start

[@paulgustar1381]

@@philipmatthews9968 Bollocks theres no wrecks along browndown

[@philipmatthews9968]

Check a chart there are lots of wrecks at browndown

[@vdavis8766]

You have got to get those eyebrows trimmed 🤣😂👍

[@seaangling]

I do on a regular basis, it’s one of the downsides of getting old.