Catch Fish at Portsmouth: SOUTHSEA ... THE BLOCKS

Two autumn daytime sessions (recorded on 13.10.22 and 14.10.22), fishing The Blocks at Southsea in Portsmouth, Hampshire (UK). Black bream and wrasse were caught, with a codling turning up in the second session.
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[@robert-hh2ft]

no silly music no silly montages shown at speed this is what i love about this its a true fishing video bravo to this quiet man we need more of this

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that - I want to keep my videos focused on the actual fishing, without unnecessary b-roll and music distractions.

[@robert-hh2ft]

i love this natural paced video of fishing my local beach years ago i used to fish here in my teens i want to take up fishing again im 52 now

[@rodsangleuk6283]

52 is young compared with most anglers these days - go for it!

[@fugly72]

I’m 53, been fishing for years but really started getting into it in my late 40s. Me and a friend are fishing southsea blocks tomorrow. Lovely video thank you 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👍

[@carljanisewski]

A good mixed bag ,thanks for sharing with us all .

[@rodsangleuk6283]

My pleasure and thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@albertcross4275]

Codling in daylight at southsea, well done you. Great vlog again take care. 😊😊🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Albert 👍 It was a surprise and most welcome.

[@tonycross5801]

Great session as usual. Codling bonus too.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Tony.

[@michaelhayes1068]

Good evening Well done , nice variety of fish and a bonus huss, I like seeing these fish especially the larger ones ... very enjoyable thank you Best regards

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Michael - I would have liked to have seen the one I lost!

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome again Mick the old first cast fish curse. Loved eating huss cold wind comeing straight of ocean water dirty and lots of weed no fishing this weekend forecast rain .Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Nick. Yes - I'm often too eager to wet a line and cast one rig out before I'm really ready. I should know better - first bite, particularly if straight away, is often from a decent fish - and I have lost quite a few by not being prepared for that! It sometimes also happens on the last (one more go) cast, when I've already packed some gear away, including my cameras!

[@fisherman5517]

good couple of days fishing ,enjoyable to watch thanks ,tight lines .

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that.

[@Taz6688]

Plenty of fish, although the conditions were a bit rough, as always well put together clip, thanks for sharing, tight lines

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that.

[@dangerranger9492]

thanks for the video mate, more cod! tight line's.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for watching again - I hope you are getting them in Hythe.

[@dangerranger9492]

@@rodsangleuk6283 I'll let you know mate 👍

[@larrylad44larry5]

I really love your videos … so relaxing and informative

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thank you so much!

[@KerbsideClassics]

hi Rod great video enjoyed this one cheers

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@l0rcanbubb829]

LOVELY vid thank you. Heading down for a week on a dad and Son trip. He is 8. will fish pier and beack but i think beach more as away from crowds. We usually fish WQhitby but coming down to re live my old Navy years.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Nice one - will have to visit Whitby some time.

[@edwardde-frayne2223]

Hi Rod, Many thanks for another great video! Well done on the Huss! Will definitely be having a go down that way at some point!

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Edward.

[@lunacy1971]

Nice video ..definitely a huss I work in a fishmonger we get both in on a regular basis

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for watching and your confirmation of fish identification - much appreciated.

[@robsmith7391]

Another quality video, Mick. Well done on the codling. Did you stay local overnight or travel home and back the next day - that's dedication!

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Rob - I travelled from my parents' which isn't too long a journey. Yes, I was pleased to catch a codling from there - a first for me from Portsmouth.

[@patattenborough9204]

Another top session there Mick.Its a shame that the dog walkers don't have more consideration for anglers..

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Pat. Just have to treat the dog walkers as one more potential hazard you need to be aware of / manage.

[@darreneastwell3318]

Hi, looks decent venue, great vid , and your maps of different areas are brilliant. Is it deep/shallow? 🤔 weedy like milford?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Darren - going by the fact that the blocks are exposed at low water, I would classify it as shallow. Weedier the closer you cast to the concrete and I suppose if weed is growing there, that's what holds the fish.

[@larrylad44larry5]

Love your seat box …I’m 70 and could use one of those … is it heavy

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Very light, except when filled up with spare gear and camera equipment!

[@stevenstone307]

Great session. What makes you choose to position your rod rests that way? I'm still quite new to the sport and am having trouble finding a good resource to explain it. Cheers!

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for watching. It's much easier to spot tiny bites, than having your rods pointing out to sea.

[@dickietrickle]

I thought the Grim Reaper appeared at the end😄

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Haha - thanks for watching to the end!

[@TheAutisticAngler]

Thats my home turf

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - you've got some good fishing your way.

[@ukbeachfishing8425]

Hi, you mentioned you use braid on your fixed spools, I currently use mono, however considering switching over to braid as I've been told it helps with distance? Do you use braid straight through? If so what breaking strain ? Or do you use a mono leader? Again if so what breaking strain and length ? Thankyou

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I normally use mono leaders - about 35lb if using 20lb braid and 50lb with 30lb braid. I avoid using thick line for leaders, since you tend to get wind knots doing that. Some use 100lb braid for leaders.

[@trevorttilling438]

I agree with you the music is pointless. Mick and the guy in the boot. Are very interesting.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Nice one.

[@trevorttilling438]

What did you do with the codling?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Returned, if I remember correctly.