Catch Fish from Piers: BOSCOMBE PIER - February

[@ClivePlatt-jk7im]

Another good video Michael relaxing at home you love your plaice and i learn alot from your videos thanks hope see another one soon cheers

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for watching and your kind remarks 👍

[@ClivePlatt-jk7im]

First one great video Michael small plaice but nice to see and no blank

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - a bit small, but better than nothing.

[@davidaston1644]

Go up towards Bournemouth , opposite the land train garages and Zig Zag path, there are two large groins with concrete and railings. This is an excellent spot for Sole Gurnard and School bass, especially after dark.👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for the info - will try there at some point.

[@nigelfelstead1277]

Hi Mick, I was away on holiday that week in Fordingbridge and my only spare day was that Tuesday. I was told to avoid this pier by the owner of Christchurch Angling he said since they put nets out in front of the pier it is stopping a lot of fish coming in. I was advised to fish from Southbourne beach which I did with frozen black lug tipped with thumb nail size squid. I tried Rag but had nothing. All of the 17 plaice I caught came on lug quite a decent session 9am - 5pm it was a fantastic day weather wise as your vid shows once the sun came out and burn’t off the mist. I was lucky to be able to keep 4 Plaice all over 29cm with the rest going back to grow bigger 😊 Keep up the great work you are doing. My next session is Walton Pier towards the end of this month 😊 Tight Lines Nigel

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Always good to get local advice. Sounds like a really good session - hopefully I'll be back that way soon. Apparently Walton and Holland-on-Sea have been fishing well for small codling; however I didn't get any off the beach yesterday!

[@ChrisZzippy]

I live about 5 mile from there and fished! Very surprised you came my neck of the woods well done and good video 👌👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - I like fishing the Bournemouth area, so will try and fish there more often 👍

[@tonycross5801]

Great viewing as usual and very informative.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Tony

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome again Mick awesome scenery nice looking pier, shame only small plaice but a fish is a fish saved a blank. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Nick 👍

[@patattenborough9204]

Top angling Rod..You perseverance certainly paid off..Another brilliant video

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that.

[@motorsnutts6594]

Great job on this one sir, as it’s blooming hard going most marks at the moment. Hard work and persistence paid off for you, enjoying the pier series.. appreciate your effort 👍🏼

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that.

[@motorsnutts6594]

@@rodsangleuk6283 any thoughts of fishing Ryde pier (the oldest in the uk !)

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Isn’t it great to view a well managed session.

[@mikesaul8711]

Outstanding upload as always Mick,Nice plaice too.kind regards Mike Norfolk.tight lines

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks!

[@willhayes477]

Easily one of the most detailed fishing channels on KZbin! Always very relaxing watching you fish! Thanks for making these videos I really appreciate your effort! Awesome as always 🤙

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that.

[@jimmycburfield5997]

I love how these sessions are how I hope and imagine how my session will run. Totally agree with your comment. I get the sense of relaxation I crave but also the essence of the location and timeless quality of the coast. This along with the knowledge of how to be a better angler.

[@michaelhayes1068]

Well done Michael on finding some early plaice.. Very Informative and entertaining Thank you. 👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Michael.

[@trixtarick]

good honest and detailed video for the travelling angler, many thanks and goodluck in the future

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that!

[@davidallen7540]

Informative and enjoyable video

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dukeonthewater]

The usual excellent information about the location fished, unlike some channels that treat it as a big secret. Many thanks.

[@Fishingdorsetlive]

Some marks are kept secret as they will get packed out ,it’s hard not saying but sometimes you have to ,I shared a mark and it got hammered so now I’m very cautious,i normerly say where I am and share only what I call the tourist marks now

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - I'll keep to the same format and give out venue details. There are so many marks to go to, that if one gets overcrowded, there's always somewhere else to try, which could be even better.

[@stephenpeters3766]

great video again thanks mate 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks you Stephen 👍

[@gazellis1961]

Not often we see you fishing piers Rods,still a great video as usual. Stay safe.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - I much prefer beaches; but at the start of the plaice season, they usually show from piers / harbour walls before they come close enough to be caught from the shore. I hope to try Boscombe beach soon.

[@robsmith7391]

Very relaxing viewing, Mick. A couple of questions for you. Any reason you didn't cast out in a southerly direction into, possibly, deeper water and if you did manage to get a large fish,how would you land it in a drop net with all those wires ? Hope to get some plaice myself this weekend. Keep the videos coming.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Good questions. I think there are snags straight in front of the pier (remains of old pier?). Yes, landing a decent fish would create a few problems - could 'walk' it to the stem of the pier, where the wires end and hand line it up? I'll be back sometime to fish different parts of the pier.

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Nice to see you out again . Tight lines !

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks John 👍

[@fishingwithtednfamily]

well done nice vid as always 👍🎣

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks 👍

[@cedhome7945]

Someone lowered a go pro down the side several years ago and I was interested to see shoals of small bass/Pollack mid water between the legs.this gentleman strikes faster than British Leyland in the 70s😜

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - float fishing for them is a good bet in the summer.

[@chrisbree3467]

Usual quality video Michael, not many anglers on the pier. Very quiet by the looks of it.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - probably because there aren't many fish there at the moment. No one else fished the pier during my second session.

[@liketolook1]

Hi Rod. Great channel and really enjoy your content. Can you explain what benefit a £700 rod makes vs a £50 rod?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Good question! Not much, unless you go quite often - better build quality, so should last longer; stiffer and slimmer than cheeper models, so you can cast further if needed and have more confidence in the sensitive tips not breaking, particularly when hauling in lots of weed. I love mine, but also use cheaper ones with more give sometimes. Just use what you are happy with, irrespective of cost - you'll still catch!

[@joesmith1036]

Hi mate lovely video, are you able to keep the catch what are the rules around mackerel fishing ? And if you are allowed to keep then what sizes do you have to put hack, also are we allowed to fish Bournemouth Pier? If so please advise best soot

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Not sure about feathering and have never tried to fish Bournemouth pier, so can't help there, I'm afraid. Size limits apply to all sea fishing - beach, pier and boat; so, if you intend to take your catch, you need to be aware of minimum sizes. Check the Southern IFCA website - they will send you a free sticker with mimimum sizes, if you request it.

[@russellnolan8361]

Hi Rod when are you fishing southend next ?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Not sure yet, I'm afraid - circumstances have meant that I'm away a lot of the time now.

[@Fishingdorsetlive]

Micheal great watch well done on the plaice ,I used to catch some very nice brill off that pier ,not fished it in years but maybe I might go soon 😊

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - good luck when you do 👍

[@Fishingdorsetlive]

@@rodsangleuk6283 could be this weekend weather is bad and sheltered there lol

[@the_sandancer]

Another great video, happy to see that's your plaice season off to a nice start, not there biggest but really nice to see, well done. (P.S. that guy on the scooter sounded so annoying, like we get it.. its undersized its getting put back. Sounded like the fish police!)

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - no matter how small they are, I always like to catch flat fish and its always good when you catch your first plaice of the season on your first attempt 👍

[@simondrew8336]

Cool what other videos you done?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Check out the RodsAngleUK channel Simon - there's plenty on there. Some of the videos have more fish in them!

[@simondrew8336]

Nice one Mick when you doing a whip and punch session on the kennet and Avon?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Shh.. Simon - perch on chopped ragworm maybe!

[@iandale2735]

Rodders, you own two Colmic 07 rods...you must be a wealthy man !

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Bought from retirement lump sum, so unlikely to be repeated!

[@iandale2735]

@@rodsangleuk6283 Fair enough Rod, those rods will last many many years. Love your videos, I appreciate your hard work .

[@dm51964]

I used to fish it regular from 2013-15 and found the other side often fished better. I had 18 different species from the pier and found it fishes best late summer through to late autumn and have had some superb sessions on it during the day and into the evening. At that time you could only fish to 10 and then you had to be a club member to stay later

[@dm51964]

Mid way down the pier could produce small Bass

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for watching and sharing. I'll be back when it warms up a bit and try other parts of the pier.

[@ianoliver977]

Great video mate, what are the reels are you using? tight lines mate 🎣🐟

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - Penn Affinity 7000s.

[@bigpythons1983]

That’s the spot for small plaice mate I fish on the pier lots all you seem to get there

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Good shout.

[@larrylad44larry5]

Superb video keep them coming … is that a sack truck for moving your gear ? Great idea if it is … I’m 70 so could solve the problem for me

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks - its a very cheap trolley - I got it off eBay; so you should be able to find one.

[@stephrusty3055]

Nice video Mick .I would like to be were it was a little quieter. Dont like all that intrusive interaction. Give me a beach anyway. Time you drive and parking and fishing fees it works out little dear if you blank .well done 👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I agree - I'd rather be on the beach: but plaice tend to show up on piers and harbour walls before they do on beaches, so I thought this would be a better bet until things improve.

[@davetravelingheritage5403]

Loved Pier fishing as a teenager would get the bus to felixstowe and spend all weekend fishing. Now felixstowe Pier has now been done up again i have to find out if fishing is allowed again. I know Clacton has a night pass for members because my mate from Ipswich drives down in non holiday season and fishes it

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - the two piers in Tendring and Felixestowe are always worth a go.

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

Oh how longs the old building been gone couldn't fish all that in past

[@rodsangleuk6283]

You'll need the help of a local to answer that - I'm a travelling angler! Thanks for watching.

[@keepgoing1973]

Great to show the parking fees and location. Also his speech is normal and not over exaggerated like most KZbinrs whooping and hollering.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that.

[@davidmorris8955]

What reels are you using.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Penn Affinity 7000s.

[@davidmorris8955]

@@rodsangleuk6283 Thanks

[@hoofhearted5069]

Hi how much to fish the pier ?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I think it's now £9.50. A bit steep for my liking - so will be fishing from the beach next time I head that way!

[@keepgoing1973]

Do you ever do any all night fishing?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I used to do a lot - more productive than daytime fishing; but tend not to now, although I do sometimes fish in to the darkness.

[@mickowen3318]

time 4 barbless hooks

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - can pinch down barbs with pliers - a good idea when there are only small flatties about.

[@karlmccullough294]

Why do you keep throwing those dead plaice back?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

All undersize and went back alive.

[@davidaston1644]

Used to enjoy fishing there, untill they put all those stupid ' wind chime ' things there. It's too expensive, and Bournemouth pier is even worse with that Zip line.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I tend to agree with you - will give it another go sometime; but I prefer beaches.

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

This is why it's called fishing, and not catching fish.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - it can be slow sometimes.

[@flamintasty]

Just up the road from me, Sandbanks is my local beach.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Will give Sandbanks a go soon.