Beach Fishing - Southampton - Itchen Bridge

[@eoindowney651]

Watched a man for 20mins blank.. and was still entertained. Thanks Mark! Not easy this time of year.. least you show when things don't go as expected proving you can't be among the fish all the time . Best of luck for next time.

[@seaangling]

Thank you Eoin, I tried. 💪🏻

[@andycollings4302]

Great video Mark. You've got to be in it to win it. Casting a weight out is great therapy. Looking forward to the next video.

[@seaangling]

Cheers Andy, I just love getting out and dipping a line.

[@thejinxeffect]

That day, neap tide, 2 miles up the coast from you and it was my best day this year fishing.

[@seaangling]

Glad you had a good one, were you at Hamble/Netley?

[@thejinxeffect]

@@seaangling calshot, 2 pout, 4 whiting, 4 bass. Saying that the largest bass was only 29cm

[@seaangling]

Nice mix of species though, was that day or night? I’ll be fishing there at some point.

[@thejinxeffect]

@@seaangling Sunday, fishing an hour and a half before low, whiting on fist cast within 5mins then nothing until 1pm first bass. Double shot of a whiting and pout an hour later and then it went mad. Seconds after throwing out the bait it was bite after bite. Had to leave at 5 as the mrs had made a roast but really had to tug myself away. Towards the end the bite were bending the rod big time but kept missing them. 10 fish of three species im more than happy this time of year.

[@Jules551]

Bring back good memories Itchen bridge after a party with Mrs h on our way back to bittane on holiday , happy memories ty Mark 👍👍👍👍

[@christianmcdonald650]

Good to get out..hopefully here in wales driving is on the agenda from tomorrow...just nice to have a bit of fresh air in your lungs

[@seaangling]

Definitely and with a little luck restrictions will lift soon releasing those that are further away from the sea.

[@daiwlbach]

Not a big fan of the neoprene reel covers. Ok for transportation of reels, but not storage. I discovered to my cost that if theres any trace of salt or moisture on the reels, corrosion soon sets in if they're left on for any time.

[@seaangling]

A very good point and worth mentioning on another video. 👍🏻

[@stevendibble9913]

used to fish in front of the carpark off to your left around 25 years ago ......when there used to be flouder a plenty ! wasn't uncommon to get 2 or 3 fish over 2lb in a session. anyways great vid as always mark and nice to see the Itchen bridge miss walking over that on my way to the football.

[@seaangling]

It looks very snaggy there now with lots of obstructions in the water.

[@LauraDawn11]

Only way to find out is give it a go ,,, great vid as always,,,they'll be throwing themselves at you soon ,,all the best from a windy wet scotland 😉

[@seaangling]

Here’s buddy, I’ll send you a picture in a min.

[@Mozzer209]

At least you were out Mark, great vid!

[@seaangling]

I honestly thought something would show. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheUndergroundSounds-i6s]

Had a double figure conger there a couple of years ago

[@seaangling]

I bet that was a tussle. 🎣

[@TheUndergroundSounds-i6s]

@@seaangling was a eye opener

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Most enjoyable as usual - I’m just like you with the poor hook maintainence. What an interesting venue too.

[@seaangling]

It normally wouldn’t have gotten past my OCD cleaning of my kit but this one escaped me.

[@slabbyrider8665]

My mate said he saw a recent article of someone catching a double figure bass from that spot on a lure. Don't know if the ebb or flood fishes best ? I'll want to fish either at dawn though

[@seaangling]

1 hour before low to 1 hour after.

[@kristofrugi5051]

As usual lovely video fun to watch this time of year 🤣 Smooth-hound coming soon then fun all day long

[@seaangling]

I’m looking forward to the hounds returning and a chance to film the action.

[@kristofrugi5051]

It's not just about action It's about lovley Presenter

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Think I fished there many moons ago. Enjoyed that mate, gave me the urge to get my backside in gear. Thanks. 😎👍🏻

[@seaangling]

Hopefully these restrictions ease soon and we can get back to somewhere near where we were before and some decent fishing sessions.

[@davidprobert8223]

Another enjoyable video Mark, shame about the blank but he ho that's fishing. Hopefully from tomorrow we in Wales will also be able to through our lines in the water

[@seaangling]

Fingers crossed for you.

[@davidprobert8223]

@@seaangling Thanks Mark

[@shakyangler]

Great video as always . I don’t know about you but I will be glad when March has gone and we are into April when hopefully the fish will start to bite . It tough at the moment.

[@seaangling]

It is but it is expected. Not long to wait hopefully for an easing of restrictions and some more active fishing. 💪🏻

[@stevenewell6898]

Unlucky mate... Would have thought you'd have a few knocks from pout once it got dark.... Were you on the slipway where the old floating bridge used to come in?

[@seaangling]

Yes mate, I was

[@jamesnolan2962]

Hi Mark have you tried the Brighton cast ? Its good for shingle beaches even with clipped rigs .

[@seaangling]

I’ve tried all sorts buddy, I’m curious about getting the pendulum correct.

[@jamesnolan2962]

Yeah I know what you mean its not something I can do .I can get out a fair way with the Brighton cast not measured a cast though.

[@yokolokomofo]

At 17 46 onwards for few secs is that something jumping in the water behind u lol or someone throwing something in lol

[@constantinpopa2210]

Hi mate ,how u get there? I was today but I entered on a gate how was with some paint on it ...to not jump, and I think I was lucky was unlocked, it s legal to go in that place?

[@seaangling]

Park in the car park and walk the 100 yards to the mark. Which side of the water were you, Woolston or town?

[@constantinpopa2210]

@@seaangling woolston, opposite side of water..now I realise that . Ohh

[@seaangling]

@@constantinpopa2210 there are some goods spots on the opposite side (Woolston). Further along from under the bridge is a pub and the hovercraft slipway. That is excellent lure fishing at low tide cast towards the moorings. 😉🎣👍🏻

[@simonsmith6126]

sounds like you are fishing the reels with full on mags...good to get out.. will not be long until we are hauling.... i hope

[@seaangling]

I was being cautious as they had just been rebuilt. They were set 4 clicks back from full.

[@ricktarrant7209]

Always good to see ya Mark . Shame you blanked but that's what makes it special when we get the big one eh. Take care . Keep it Real

[@seaangling]

Cheers Rick. 👍🏻

[@welovetofish5669]

Better luck next outing, tight line's 🎣🐙🐟🐬✊👍

[@seaangling]

Hope so!

[@hardcorefishermanofhull7438]

Grat video mate kant catch the all I have bin catch in lots of flat fish in Hull but it is hard going

[@seaangling]

Even the flat species have been few and far between down here. It is very quiet.

[@hardcorefishermanofhull7438]

@@seaangling yes I hope it gets better for you down there

[@alanrother8477]

hey mark, what type of rod holdall is that?

[@seaangling]

It is a Shakespeare agility.

[@Angrypostman1977]

We all have them don't we but credit for filming the blank some won't do it but should because its fishing and happens to the best of us i probably won't be out til mid April due to this part of the year being so bad winter species gone and summer stuff not arrived yet

[@seaangling]

From the shore it is hard work but the next film will turn that on its head. 👍🏻

[@Angrypostman1977]

@@seaangling i have no doubt but like i said really no shame in a blank and i think it's good to film them especially for youngsters coming into the sport knowing it happens sometimes

[@seaangling]

Absolutely Gavin, it would have been easy to shelve the film. I think it keeps it real.

[@Angrypostman1977]

@@seaangling 100%

[@JstnRides]

Great video. Do I need a license or permit to fish in this kind of area?

[@seaangling]

Not from the shoreline unless you intend catching migratory fish. General shore angling for bass, flounder etc is all free. If you have any unanswered questions check the Government website.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Another great video dude, shame you didn't catch, but still a really good watch👍

[@seaangling]

Thank you

[@skippykungfoo5390]

Cracking video been out six time's in the last month and all I've had is pout dogfish and one eel that was to small to even call a strap love the content

[@seaangling]

Cheers buddy, it will turn soon and then the clocks go forward. Love the lighter evenings.

[@skippykungfoo5390]

@@seaangling longer days all the way going all out for a double figure bass this year best so far is 6 lb 9 oz and a big blonde best so far 8lb 4 oz from the shore what's your goals mark

[@seaangling]

Double figure hound and a sting ray from the shore. A shark from the boat.

[@skippykungfoo5390]

@@seaangling go get um mark

[@Ninjavaz]

Keeping it it real! Excellent watch.

[@mikelong8898]

Full credit for the video. When we had the chat and we both had blanks I thought maybe it would not get shown if you didn't catch by the end of the session. Fair play for keeping it real, after all, it is called fishing not catching.👍Hilarious to see my little old Shetland in the background too! Once again , it was fantastic to meet you. 👍🤝

[@seaangling]

I know you said you didn’t want to see it on camera but I deliberately left that bit in. 👍🏻

[@mikelong8898]

@@seaangling Yeah I said to my Wife, See I told you that you needed to clean my boat.🤣🤣🤣

[@seaangling]

And polish and wax. 😉

[@mikelong8898]

We will give the boat a good clean before we proudly put the MW stickers on it.👍

[@carldawson832]

Hi mark u ok mate . That looked a nice little spot. Shame about the blank but were all having em this time of year. Did the new bits in your penns make much difference?. All the best mark from grimsby.

[@solentslayer2745]

Speak for yourself mate im smashing em out

[@lmnjellyhead]

Even though you blanked, still entertaining. Good luck next time.

[@seaangling]

Cheers buddy

[@ianturner3033]

Nice video Mark. The session may have been blank, but plenty of information on the type of gear you used and why you chose the rigs you did and choice of bait. Always fun and informative. Always a pleasure, never a chore. 😉 Stay safe. 👍👏👌😷

[@seaangling]

Cheers Ian

[@stuartcrane9409]

Great Video as usual, hard luck no fish but that's the sport

[@seaangling]

Not even a knock but I could see the crabs picking at the bait.

[@stuartcrane9409]

So I can see, so frustrating to find a promising spot that does not fish at all! Hope to see you soon!

[@seaangling]

Hope you are keeping well. 👍🏻

[@southerner4566]

Is that Hazzell road ?.

[@seaangling]

It is the opposite side facing towards Hazel road.

[@Trojwaterman]

Just thinking how slippery that slip looked you could slide all the way to the water :)

[@seaangling]

There was a decent chance of that and it isn’t normally like that. Because of COVID the sailing club hasn’t used it for so long it is now covered. It is usually clean.

[@fishypie]

looks a nice comfee patch your fishin

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Fishing is so relaxing .

[@seaangling]

It sure is. 👍🏻

[@nigelyoung6941]

Nice video Mark, you're definitely not the only one blanking at the moment! Did the new bearings on your mag 3's make much difference?

[@seaangling]

They were a lot smoother but to be fare it was one bearing on one reel that was playing up. I changed all 6 on both reels with Abec 7’s.

[@gijuahn5054]

Do you catch any anyway?

[@seaangling]

No, never. 😜

[@dannytwotides1981]

Can’t win them all mark 🤦🏻‍♂️ that’s why it’s called fishing! What tip tape do you use on your fireblades?? And is it any good?? iv just got some mighty bright for mine 👍🏻

[@seaangling]

Mighty bright on mine

[@chriskennard5920]

Oh no, not a blank! Did you see that little fish jump just behind you at 17:51?

[@seaangling]

I had to watch it back to check. 😂

[@chriskennard5920]

@@seaangling cheeky little devil eh?

[@nickmann2916]

That is what happens when you are itchen to go fishing mate 😂 fair play not often we see you blank be interested to know what the splashes at the waters edge behind you were at around 18.00 my last one was a blank too lots of bites but nothing on the beach look forward to the next one tight lines

[@seaangling]

Next one has monsters. 👌🏻

[@nickmann2916]

Cant wait to see what the monster is got a side bet going

[@markdannatt9680]

Cracking video Mark really enjoyed it

[@seaangling]

Even without any fish?

[@markdannatt9680]

@@seaangling yes mark even without any fish it’s just great to get out and wind down or chill out after a stressful week at work

[@Viking19077]

What jumps behind you at 17:51? haha

[@seaangling]

😲

[@christimms102]

Hi Mark. Tough session. Good to be out bud. Still a good video bud. All the best Chris 👍

[@seaangling]

Cheers Chris. I’d like to revisit this area again as the temperatures start to rise.

[@christimms102]

@@seaangling i don't blame you a few degrees warmer makes all the difference. In your opinion what would you say the best rig for scratching about and what hook size? Kind Regards Chris

[@bradphillips210]

Did u used to go to my brother in laws jn boxfit mark?

[@seaangling]

I’m not quite sure what you are asking buddy, who is your brother in-law and what is jn box fit?

[@bradphillips210]

@@seaangling james norris boxfit in titchfeild , just thought I may have recognisednu from there ?

[@seaangling]

No not me, I must have a doppelgänger.

[@bradphillips210]

@@seaangling 🤣 blame it on corona

[@bradphillips210]

@@seaangling we just got another little boat (raider ) we fish similar areas we may see u out there

[@daveandtinabarrett9762]

Good vid Mark . Keep safe .

[@seaangling]

Thanks, you too!

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Conger city ?

[@tytzup5397]

That spot used to produce some good flatties. Don't know where they all went!

[@seaangling]

I wish they were still there.

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Watch the car windscreens on the bridge when casting !

[@tomsmyth5138]

That suit is a bit OTT don’t you think?

[@seaangling]

It was perfect for when the sun went down, temperature dropped really quick but was forecast.

[@dodge2047]

Still a positive to be had here Mark no bloody doggies. Regards Darren

[@seaangling]

Fair point. 💪🏻

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Mark you are the best !

[@nevillemartin3374]

Doesn't fishing by the kitchen bridge make you start scratching 😁😁😁😁

[@mat_allthegearfishing]

i was here just a few days ago, i live about 5 mins away, had a my first bass from here,i recorded it and if you zoom in on the video u may see it haha, it wasnt big but a fish is a fish and its a PB when caught lol

[@mat_allthegearfishing]

actually i was the other side of the river

[@seaangling]

Plenty of bass up the river. 🎣🎣🎣👍🏻

[@1RodRob]

Of course we go out fishing to catch fish but not always successful however, the enjoyment of fishing is still nice. Enjoyed watching this video as everything was well explained. Thumbs up from me.

[@seaangling]

Thank you.

[@leemadden3able]

Unlucky mark we can’t always catch but that’s the nature of things it’s dire here in Kent as well .

[@seaangling]

It’ll turn soon and may just be in time for some restrictions being lifted. 👍🏻

[@leemadden3able]

@@seaangling I need to catch some rays and definitely try for a smooth hound would love to catch one of them 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@onemanriflemaker3873]

That’s shaggy as hell round there.

[@seaangling]

Shaggy or snaggy? I was aware of the snags but didn’t lose gear. The other side of the water at Hazel lane is ok.

[@onemanriflemaker3873]

@@seaangling lol, for the love of typos

[@lesdunn736]

Great

[@markmaloney5146]

Img there something wrong with that reel , awfull noise

[@seaangling]

There was and they have now been replaced with casting specials.

[@markmaloney5146]

Also cut the rag into sections

[@seaangling]

Top tip, I see the match anglers do that to speed up the sent trail.

[@nevillemartin3374]

I meant kitchen bridge😕😕😕

[@ianhillier4579]

Mate you look cold

[@fishypie]

not the best time of year for sea fishing, winter fish have gone and the summer fish have yet to make there mind up

[@seaangling]

It is that transition period but still worth a try, you never know what might show up. 🤔

[@iangraham3018]

You are brave putting something full of petrol in your pocket :-D

[@seaangling]

It is designed to do that.

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

NADA !