Catch Fish in Southampton Water: R. HAMBLE at WARSASH

[@johngreen6191]

Something hypnotic about your vids. You show that the seas around our shores are alive with fish.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that John - plenty about, but not always willing to be caught though!

[@martinpaul6146]

Based in Southampton but never fished these marks , something to be rectified this year. Thank you for opening our eyes.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Best of luck Martin! I was born and grew up in the area, but can only fish Southampton Water when travel restrictions aren't in force. Plenty of marks I would still like to cover. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@stinkymuppet9207]

Thoroughly enjoyable again and informative, you set a high standard, thanks for sharing

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thank you kindly!

[@MJC-qj9kt]

Great vid as always pal. Looking forward to a load more! Cant wait until the Plaice are back and you are chasing them again. All the best and tight lines

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that - not long to wait now until the plaice are in - just need to be able to go. The first lockdown wrote off the best time for plaice fishing in 2020. Thanks for watching.

[@dariushjokar]

Hello sir and thank you for your nice clips ❤️ from Iran 🇮🇷

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Dariush.

[@tonycross5801]

Superb camera work and editing as usual Rod.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks Tony!

[@tomsheffield3408]

Cracking film! I found your channel in the first lockdown and have been enjoying it ever since. Thanks for the effort you go to to put these together! Helps get me through restrictions until I can venture out again!

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Much appreciated Tom!

[@pompeymik]

Last time I took my fishing rod out, it was wicker point in portchester, so many bloody paddle boarders and kayakers who couldn't care a less about someone trying to fish, being jealous of them didn't help 😆 I'd love a fishing kayak, get your sea legs in the estuary and await a nice flat calm day to get out on the Solent, keep up the good work Rod!

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I'll have to try there and a few marks in Langstone Harbour. Thanks for watching and your contribution.

[@JollyRogerification]

Another great video I really appreciate the attention to detail and explanations as to location and the rigs chosen. Thank you

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Very welcome @ Jolly Roger - thanks for watching.

[@gazellis1961]

Super video as always,no monsters but sport at least.Thanks for sharing Rods and stay safe

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks, you too! Sometimes its just about getting bites; but it only takes one decent fish to pull back and what could have been a poor session turns in to something that justifies the effort.

[@garycurd1578]

Thanks Rod always enjoy your videos fished Gallaways on new years day pumped lots of fresh lug fished 3 rods complete blank bait untouched not a bite.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Gary. Yes Galloways is a pretty hit and miss venue and its a pity you blanked; but at least the spider crabs aren't there at the moment! I'll have to re-upload my video that got deleted by accident! I've got one on Dungeness Point coming out soon - plenty of fish there; but not necessarily of the 'right kind'.

[@barmyandy7295]

Another detailed and informative video rods, may I take this chance to wish you and your family a happy new year mick... Take care and keep safe making us these cracking videos mate.... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Same to you Andy and thanks for your support!

[@andycollings4302]

Happy New year to you and all your subscribers. Another great video with steady fishing. Looks a nice venue. Cheers

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Same to you - thanks Andy!

[@garyshears6825]

A very enjoyable video once again Rod 👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks Gary!

[@neilsmith7547]

Brilliant video again rod. Really enjoyed it.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Glad to hear it and thanks again Neil.

[@carper1325]

hi nice vid have u ever tried estuary from river itchen downstream to cobden -northen bridge flatties go up to woodmill to spawn ive had many a 1 1/2 lb flatty from the wall oposite the itchen where it flows into estuary float fishing match gear 4lb line cast out then drag slowly back at intervals if you can get hold of a rowing boat great fishing down towards cobden bridge dragging a spoon from back carp gear 8 lb line cigar float .... really good sport to be had there .... as i say the flatties go up there to spawn so gets quite hectic at times colin

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for watching and your useful info Colin. No, I've not tried there, but it looks like I should do.

[@marksimpson5729]

Really enjoyed video

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Mark.

[@richardwinlondon9689]

Another good video. Have you ever fished Portchester Castle for flounders? Or another good spot I used to fish was in the Fishbourne Channel near Chichester Marina.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Not yet - but thanks for the suggestions! Will have to try them out. Thanks for watching and commenting Richard.

[@graylingboysalisbury]

Another great vid. Thank you.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks for that Rick.

[@anthonywilson4415]

Well done. Quantity rather than quality. It must be a good sign that there are so many bass around. Looks like conservation is working. Can you please send a few up to N Wales Every time I go someone else has caught them all .

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Both Southampton Water and the Thames Estuary are full of small bass, so you can normally rely on them for a few bites. Thanks for watching and commenting again Anthony.

[@matthewskeet8096]

Another good video...

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks a lot Matthew!

[@TheGlassman63]

Just to show i look all over your Vids Rod. Notice the hovering bird of prey at 2:32 mins in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that - you have a very keen eye Ryan!

[@dariushjokar]

She is smart lady 👌😇

[@solentslayer2745]

Great video was blowing a hoolie out there haha I am going to chessal bay in river itchen Southampton, first flounder session ill let you know how it gos.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Good luck Jason - I've not fished there yet. Is there good access and parking?

[@solentslayer2745]

@@rodsangleuk6283 there is free parking with good access to chessel bay i had no success on a short lure session as I couldn't get ragworm, waders are advised as tide can push you tight to bank and under trees so will help with getting a nice cast using waders.

[@mrmixalott4918]

Have had some decent flounder from that spot 3'8lb being the biggest

[@rodsangleuk6283]

That's good to know - thanks for watching.

[@mrmixalott4918]

@@rodsangleuk6283 not so many around these days nice video though there's a little creek behind the car park with the gun Hamble side walk through the woods a little bit

[@willmaynard9016]

Another cracking vid. Can I just ask who does the filming while you fish? Very professional job.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Will - I do all the filming and editing. Although it appears that someone is filming - I just move action cameras around a lot and fiddle about with the footage afterwards.

[@willmaynard9016]

@@rodsangleuk6283 well it's really well edited mate. Keep safe.

[@vitalikbakubakulin5212]

anyway well done I enjoyed your video

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that.

[@buff7664]

Lovely first Bass well done, nice little fight. What make and model is your tripod please ?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

The tripod is a Leeda Icon. Thanks for watching.

[@kenhenley7599]

Well that cheered up an otherwise miserable day what with the weather and Lockdown 3. Talking of lockdown, Southend is about 10 / 12 miles away from me so I can't travel to sea fish. My regular coarse / trout venues are about 16 miles away so again I can't travel to fish. There is a coarse fishery about a mile from me (so within walking distance) but it is a club water and I'm not a member yet (planning on joining next season if they'll have me!) so no fishing there. Sadly it looks like I won't be fishing at all for the next 2 or 3 months at least. 😢 Watching your videos is the next best thing to actually getting out, so much appreciated. That bass during the first session was nice. I would have been pleased with that. A question if I may? Do you make up your rigs specifically for each session or do you make a batch of rigs every so often and just take what you need when you need? Another great video. Stay safe and stay healthy. Cheers. Ken

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks once again Ken. I'm not sure if 'fishing local' has been defined / legally established yet. In Wales it's within walking or cycling distance; but, to my knowledge, in England there doesn't appear to be any official government statutory directive. As for rig making - that's all I've been doing since Xmas, as my elbow's been playing up and haven't been fishing! However, I hope to be going local in the few days. I tend to make a dozen or so rigs now and again when otherwise laid up. I'd rather take far too many with me than lose the last of a pattern when fishing. Have replenished my big fish, loop and plaice rigs over the last week or so and recorded some tutorials which will feature in future videos, where and when relevant (loop rig in the next one).

[@kenhenley7599]

Looking forward to your loop rig tutorial. As for travel, the Government guidance is "If you need to travel you should stay local - meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village, town or part of a city where you live..." Happy days..........not! Cheers. Ken

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Ken. The guidelines then go on to say 'The list of reasons you can leave your home and area include..... [under bullet point 6] outdoor exercise. This should be done locally wherever possible, but you can travel a short distance within your area to do so if necessary (for example, to access an open space)'. Maybe I should have said 'your area' hasn't been defined.

[@kenhenley7599]

Why oh why is nothing ever simple? LOL

[@regbarber4259]

How much fresh bait do you normally buy per session. Thanks and we love the video.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

A fiver's worth of rag is all that I need for one of my Southampton Water sessions. However, in late spring or summer, you'll need a lot more due to the high crab activity. Thanks for watching Reg.

[@markosborne9726]

Another great video many thanks. Just out of interest you must do a hell of a lot of mileage per year on your fishing exploits.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Mark - yes (restrictions have had an impact in 2020 though) I do even more for my coarse match fishing.

[@bobbeeman8115]

Hi: Since you always seem to catch and release, do you pinch the barbs? Also, is that water salt, fresh or brackish? Thanks!

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Hi Bob - when fishing for rays, I sometimes pinch down the barbs on my hooks; not otherwise, as I tend to use small hooks. A lot of the fish I catch are lip hooked, or just in to the mouth, so not too difficult to remove the hook without any damage done. Its not that often that I need to use disgorgers or pliers. The water here is salty. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bobbeeman8115]

@@rodsangleuk6283 Thanks for the info. 👍

[@mat_allthegearfishing]

just an update on the car park its now pay and display, just incase anyone heads down there and doesnt take change

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for putting out this info.

[@4reelseafishing420]

Do U need rod licence to fish there

[@rodsangleuk6283]

No, not here. Thanks for watching @4real.

[@neilsmith7547]

Dogs again off leads. Disrespectful owners.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

One day they might drive me barking mad - or has that happened already? Thanks for watching Neil.