Big fish on the River Mersey

[@fishingcountrylifewithtommyjoe]

Massive, thank you for the shout-out regarding the calendar ❤. A few questions can you cook? Are you guaranteed to catch whiting if so what do you plan to make with them? Last but not least pleas don't kill a ray 😊

[@theawfulangler]

It's my pleasure mate, for a great cause! I'm not bad in the kitchen, you don't get my figure from not being able to cook 😂 You usually have to fight through the whiting to get to the Cod, my favourite is fish cakes

[@GraemeLinsel]

Great watch ,well done ,catch n cook will be good ,fished sat n Sunday blanked at Hartlepool gonna try Hendon wall today , black s ,cuttle ,rag ,mussel n mackerel,fingers crossed 🐟

[@theawfulangler]

@user-bn6yj9cg3s you should be able to find something with that lot Graeme.

[@cowsmart1]

Hi, lost my wife of 33 years 4 months ago. Watching your videos has me interested in digging out my old beach stuff. Been struggling hard these last few months as you can imagine. If your ever up near SW Scotland fishing give me a shout. Would love to dust off the old ABU zooms lol. Regards Lee.

[@JedBewick-ro6qy]

Alreet Alex cracking video as always yeah dee a catch n cook video I’ve never caught or tried whiting as I’ve just started out again cheers 🎣

[@theawfulangler]

OK mate, leave it with me 👍🏼

[@martinlegg2151]

Well done mate from the IOW again,nice little session there,especially the dead whiting lol,done that before myself.I went out on Saturday for a club comp,and smashed my PB shore conger,so im buzzing.

[@theawfulangler]

Congrats on the PB buddy, what did she weigh? I'd like a 20+ conger from the shore this winter

[@martinlegg2151]

@@theawfulangler im an amateur tbh,13lb 9,dont usually target them,but slapped a whole anchovy/makky bait out,felt like a monster in the current lol..

[@georgethackray1151]

Great vid Alex, thanks for this venue again! I grew up in Wallasey and started my fishing adventures on the Perch Rock venue with my cousin Roy who still fishes there! Thanks for the mental health advise, it really does make a difference to talk and it also helps when you are wrapped up in a great hobby outdoors! Cheers Tight lines 😃🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks George, do you still fish these days?

[@georgethackray1151]

I started again this summer after 30 plus years gap! I love it! But I live in Lincolnshire now so I tend to just visit the Norfolk coast @@theawfulangler

[@theawfulangler]

I did the same mate, started my apprenticeship and work took over. Back at it hard now though. I'd love to fish the Norfolk coast more, but it's just such a pain to get to 😅

[@patobrien5941]

Nice to see you catching you put in some effort! All good for the mind … hard work and fresh air can’t beat it !🎣👍

[@theawfulangler]

Bit of extra effort on some beefier rigs might have landed me that fish 😭 I'll get it next time.

[@neilwinter246]

Yep I'm up for catch an cook Alex. Always up for new ideas. Keep up the good work👏👏👍👍

[@theawfulangler]

Leave it with me then Neil see what I can rustle up 👍🏼

[@fishingfanaticsuk]

It was a pleasure fishing with you mate. I'll message you about a possible trip west in December.

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Steve, look forward to the next one pal

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Cheers Alex … enjoyed that mate, busy session thanks so much, take care mate 👍🎣🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Stephen 👍🏼🎣

[@Soupman70]

Wahaaa a ray at the fort well in mate 😊

[@theawfulangler]

The Fort has been good to me on the rays this year. My success in landing them, not so much 😭

[@Soupman70]

In it to win it mate

[@ianhooper3577]

Great video again mate shame you lost a couple of nice fish but that's fishing but well done on the ray 🎣👍

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Ian! All part of the learning process, I'll bag it next time 👌🏽

[@psvyme48ph45]

Nice one bro 😊

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers buddy!

[@johnhamilton9991]

HooRay! Great video as always. Thanks.

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks John 👍🏼

[@andybowyer3602]

They love to hunker down in the sand/silt an you can't shift em (Ray's that is😂) you gotta take your time! Excellent fishing though al' an im glad to see its my local area (wirral) that's giving you a good go at it😉👌

[@theawfulangler]

I know, I thought I was. I managed to lift that one, then as soon as it hit the shallows it stopped dead. The total fight was 6 and a half minutes. Yeah the mersey has been good to me on the rays this year, let's see if cod season will do the same

[@Adam_Outdoors]

Love catch and cooks. It's a yes from me. Look forward to it, especially if it's a local Holderness coast video :)

[@theawfulangler]

I'm over there this weekend, so leave it with me 🤞🏼

[@davecorner216]

Catch and cook all day long Alex.always interesting to see other people's ideas and recipes.

[@theawfulangler]

Leave it with me Dave, see what I can do

[@nickstorey2926]

Nice session there Alex albeit a tad frustrating for you. I wholly agree about Whiting...they taste much better than cod. Tight lines buddy and thank you.

[@theawfulangler]

I'll get it next time mate. Off to the holderness this week, so hopefully, plenty of whiting to be had over there

[@nickstorey2926]

@@theawfulangler Where are you thinking heading ?. I understand that there are still a few bass about....so I hope you catch. I have to admire your tenacity, you have an awfully long way to travel.

[@theawfulangler]

I enjoy the travel, it builds the anticipation. I'd love to be able to just nip out for an hour or so after work. But I know I'd get bored fishing the same mark week in week out. I won't decide on where to fish until the night before or maybe even in the van on the way. All depends on the weather really.

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Very nice session plenty of action. Would love to see a catch and cook. Thanks as always from Cornwall

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Nigel, best see if I can catch enough for dinner then

[@R2Zmedia]

Nice session Alex, loved it when you said "what's going on? I came out here to chill out!" I mean the last thing you want in that scenario is to be catching loads of fish! lol🤣😂. Smashing little Thornback you caught there. I'm sure you'll finally get that big one!

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Leon! Yeah it's a fine line between chilled and chaos 😅

[@carldawson832]

Eazy alex you ok pal, whiting fishcackes sounds good on the beach. All the best from GRIMSBY.

[@theawfulangler]

Might get a bit sandy cooking them up on the beach Carl but leave it with me mate

[@richiethespark]

Another top video Alex. Looking forward to the next one. Whiting catch and cook sounds great. Not so sure about the Rays though lol. Thanks for sharing fella

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Ritchie! It's weird isn't it, even though in places it seems like thornies are in similar numbers to whiting, they're not harvested for the table

[@paulallen2818]

Another good video Alex thank you

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks for watching Paul

[@markdannatt9680]

Hi Alex great video mate plenty of content and a few fish to go with it looking forward to the next video

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Mark, see if I van get another mid week one out

[@markdannatt9680]

@@theawfulangler great will keep an eye out for that

[@johnpike7444]

Reminds me of when I worked at camel lairds on the Mersey.One of the docks was full of mullet,I used to feed them bread. I brought a telescopic back with me ,and one of the locals brought his gear in. I had one on bread about 3 pound,the local pulled one out and knocked it on the head just as the managing director turned up and give us a bollocking! Anyway he took it home,cooked it and brought it in next day,very tasty actually

[@theawfulangler]

You won't get better tasting fish than fresh caught and local

[@michaelmanning7765]

Really enjoying your streams mate keep up the good work and tight lines for your next session 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Michael, appreciate the support 👍🏼

[@stelee8783]

Another decent vid m8 , I'm with you regarding knocking a thornback on the head , they are amazing creatures and they also survived the big bang , I only take bass and cod but I've heard whiting are great eating , keep them vids coming m8 , tight lines 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Whiting are my favourite eating fish in the UK. And certainly in enough numbers to harvest for the table.

[@neilconway3693]

Great session m8, busy busy just how it should be. Your right about the Whiting on the Holderness ! Had a couple of hrs last night was abit rough, no weed though and a few Whiting to put a smile on mi face!! Happy days

[@theawfulangler]

Always the same Neil, good for Cod over there but you have to fish through the whiting to get to them 😅

[@garywilkinson1970]

What a belter of a session mate.. Gutted for ye on the one that got away pal.. But none stop action and as always a great vid alex. Hope to catch up with you sometime. And tight lines buddy 👍🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Gary!

[@chrisstilgoe]

Alex it was nice to meet you in the carpark Mike and myself were fishing at the far end to you and it was a bonkers session we had plenty of whiting flounders and 1 thornback about 5lb. Hope to meet on the beach again sometime regards Chris.

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah good to meet you too Chris! It's fishing well at the moment, always good to get amongst the fish isn't it pal

[@7mightymouse3]

Love your videos, keep them coming

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Chris, will do mate

[@melscott9643]

Hi Alex, yes you should start doing catch n cook

[@theawfulangler]

Let's see what we can do this week then Mel

[@melscott9643]

@theawfulangler sounds like a plan 🎣 🥘

[@davidbrindle2630]

Great session mate ,personally I catch and release especially thornies lovely fish 😊

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah I think I'd have to deep hook one so it's unlikely to survive before I'd keep one

[@MrALANwolf]

Well done Alex great video mate,I've lost a few big ray on mersey, take care for now Alex.

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah I need to go back next year armed to the teeth with big gear!

[@MrALANwolf]

@@theawfulangler sure do Alex, let the cod season start now mate,I was out at anchorshome sat night, just tings dogs and Ray,hopefully this next wether front will bring them in Alex.

[@mumtazzafar5696]

Great vlog as usual Alex . Keep uploading the good work. Yes pls make catch and cook for both the whitings and thornies. I've had both of them. I fried thr thornies wings with some spices and fried in oil. It wasn't bad at all how tasted like strong dab. Ive never has a conger but to be honest I would love to try one.

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers mumtaz! Saw you had a tough session over on the holderness this week. Conger is one I'd like to try as well. Maybe I do some research and see what I can come up with.

[@mumtazzafar5696]

@theawfulangler yes my friend yesterday at Tunstall it was bloody awful. Absolute waste of time. I was so peed off just to see the state of the sea and the wind. Literally travelled 80 miles for nowt. But then it's fishing, lol. I happen to like makro a lot now. It's full of flatties at least, and there is always a chance for a good bass or cod. My friend who lives in withensea has told me that a big thorny should be cooked in the oven and it taste much much better. It is something I will try at some point.

[@felgate11]

What they call Skate, in the Fish & chip shops is actually Thornback Ray. It's a marketing thing to make it sound more appetising!! A bit like Pilchards were changed to Sardines for the Restaurant trade.

[@davidirvine991]

Hi Alex nice session mate This time of the year you can’t go anywhere on the Mersey for a relaxing chill day 🎣🐟

[@davidirvine991]

Ps Don’t kill a Thorny just for meat off the wings only such a shame to kill them just for wings

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah the mersey has been good to me on the rays, hopefully the same can be said for the Cod. I think I'll have to deep hook a ray, so it has little chances of going back, to keep one for the table

[@tonystrange3893]

A guy I work with had a couple of codling on the pier at the top of my road ,,did a good video ,think it’s reel therapy fishing ,

[@theawfulangler]

I'll take a look later, always on the lookout for new channels to watch

[@derekbruce5440]

Great session mate keep up the good work 🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Derek!

[@FishAmaniac]

Nice one alex👍 You should give the dongles a chance. If you hook up, you rarely drop the fish. We were at otterspool last night. Another 7lb cod out 😉 pics are on the forums 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Nice one mate, haven't seen that

[@anthonyjones2465]

The way you are going Alex you are going to have to change your channel name soon to the bloody good angler. As for catch and cook I'm all for it as long as it's not a seagull, rat or that condom you hooked a while back. Never eaten a ray and don't think I would either as there are much nicer fish out there. The last time I did a catch and cook the Mrs complained about the mess and it turned into a fight, she was ok but 2 cod got battered. I do cook a nice lobster though but last time when I turned my back it's claw came out of the pot and turned off the gas. Nice to see you out and about doing the business, take care buddy.

[@theawfulangler]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks mate, certainly made me chuckle

[@arkaywat11]

I've been enjoying your content for a while now, just got round to subbing. You certainly put some miles in!

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks for the support mate. Yeah, I like a change of scene 😅

[@konstantinosferko]

Nice one mate 👍 tight lines 🎣👊💪

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks for watching

[@johnmurrant1029]

Your Grandad used to love skate wings 😊

[@theawfulangler]

Might have to give them a go some time

[@michellepincott6420]

Salad healthy pie no ,love how you told us how good whitening is fingers pie bread crumbs mmm tasty ,next shot oh another bloody whitening ,still 😂

[@theawfulangler]

I wouldn't mind if they were table size but barely any I was catching were over the size 🫣

[@darrengodfrey6568]

Cracking vid mate

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers mate

[@kevingrieve7846]

Not the big 1 you were after but a Ray none the less the big 1 will come along soon enough tight lines pal 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Gutted I took the big rods and might have landed that one with bigger rigs, but there's always next time 🎣

[@annbarns652]

Basking shark was on the New Brighton sands just last week. It was dead though been in the sea for long time

[@theawfulangler]

They're very common around the Welsh coast in summer

[@squarewoodworking7992]

Ok, maybe a stupid question, very serious angler in my younger years and was a member of the New Brighton Anglers Club, does no one use Ragworm anymore? And what is ‘ bluey ‘ ?

[@theawfulangler]

I love rag worm, but being based in Derby means finding a tackle shop on route that has stock. This time I couldn't find one 😔 Bluey are like a mix between garfish and mackerel. Pacific saury are their official name. Lovely oily bait.

[@goose1988]

You had your other line, watch the rod in tripod ping when you broke off. Possibly made it feel heavier than it was

[@theawfulangler]

Was definitely a good fish, it must have been no more than 15ft out when it broke off, well away from the other line. I could have clipped the other line with the rod tip though.

[@trevoror8668]

You were also pulling in the other rod it sprang back exactly at the same time as the break it's very easy to see on the vid

[@theawfulangler]

I flicked the line with the rod tip, but definitely wasn't snagged on the line. The fish was only about 10ft away when it broke off with the other line still straight and tight

[@jeffreyhorner3032]

Fantastic video keep them coming

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Jeffrey!

[@SmartMedia666]

Pie and salad, great combination that 😂

[@theawfulangler]

Ying and yang 😅

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Nice one Alex bud! yes to all you said lol!

[@theawfulangler]

Haha thanks mate 👍🏼

[@nicksparkes1378]

Skate is by far my favourite fish to eat

[@theawfulangler]

Seems mixed, lots saying they wouldn't take one, but those who have love them

[@catmus1506]

I'd love to see a catch and cook for whiting. Not skate or ray, though. Put em back. They're too nice to eat and also at risk.

[@theawfulangler]

A ray would have to be deep hooked to the point that it wouldn't go back for me to keep it. Not sure they're at risk, though, given the sheer numbers around these days.

[@johnbaxter7553]

Skate and ray are the same fish

[@hdnz7802]

Good weather for a change

[@theawfulangler]

Certainly can't complain for November mate that's for sure!

[@Odysseuss.]

​I believe for a C&C it's a tesco steak for the pan just in case...

[@theawfulangler]

😂 I've got the just eat app

[@neilsmith6461]

Brilliant effort as usual mate, shame about the dropped fish, what's a salad box???

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Neil! Salad box, not sure mate, some fancy new thing, don't think it will take off 🤔

[@neilsmith6461]

Not been out here, storms, flooding and the new beating season have got in the way, took the springer beating with me yesterday for the first time and she was an absolute star

[@theawfulangler]

Great to hear that mate! Unfortunately mine are a bit neglected at the min. So many things getting in the way we are struggling to get decent walks in never mind any sort of training

[@johnmorris2346]

Grt vid again Alex 👌

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers John 👍🏼

[@leethornley2480]

Would you eat anything from the mersey

[@theawfulangler]

It's not bad these days

[@angleseytightlines2918]

Tried ray few years ago, it's ok but I won't be taking another one.

[@mickc377]

mighty mersey again alex

[@theawfulangler]

I know mate, I'm becoming a regular

[@gusgone4527]

I would have kept that ray for the frying pan.

[@riilyp]

My favourite eating fish is ray .

[@theawfulangler]

Not sure I've ever had it. But my favourite from the chippy was always plaice

[@mickc377]

there have been decent cod at otters

[@theawfulangler]

It's still slow on the Cod at the minute, I can never get excited until there's been a good cold snap...

[@leetaylor1184]

Show cooking please ❤

[@theawfulangler]

Hopefully this Sundays video 👍🏼

[@davidwhilde254]

tried skate to eat bit to spongy for me

[@theawfulangler]

Love plaice and chips, hoping skate would be the same

[@thepipesmokingbeekeeper8917]

A salad box😮

[@theawfulangler]

Have to remind myself now and then 🤭

[@kbee7538]

Whatch them Birkenhead bangers dont rob your gear 😂

[@theawfulangler]

😂😂

[@kbee7538]

@@theawfulangler I went on the railings new Brighton year's ago got me works van emptied I was only 100 MTR away from it the cod was in it was either rockferry tweakers or Birkenhead bangers 😀😀😀last time I went some guy in a hi Vis was walking up and down taking money for day tickets 😀😀😀

[@FishAmaniac]

I'm not really into the catch and cook. Much prefer catch and release. I might take an odd cod though...

[@theawfulangler]

Do like a good feed me

[@scottpeters5624]

Salad box!!! Wtf😂

[@theawfulangler]

Have to try one now and again, see what all the fuss is about 😂