European Open Beach Championships - Day 1

[@kevbrindle2236]

Pretty much sums up the EOBC...all the anticipation and preparation then the weather /wind ruins it....good effort boys

[@theawfulangler]

Same every year. And every year I say its the last 😂😂

[@angleseytightlines2918]

Not seen any videos from KZbinrs catching any fish. You old fella sums it up well.

[@theawfulangler]

It was a tough day Ceirion, that's for sure. I haven't fished it once yet, where the first day hasn't been horrible

[@eastcoastshoreangler9308]

hi alex another great conditions for the eobc but well done to you and your old man always great to see him out with you hope you both do better on day two mate take care 🎣🎣👍

[@theawfulangler]

Always the same whenever I've fished it haha

[@mrdjr6544]

Definition of insanity/addiction? Horrible conditions, no fish, glad to get back home. Still smiling and will do it again as soon as possible. We're a strange bunch.

[@fishingcountrylifewithtommyjoe]

By far the best part of this vidio was Dads breakdown of the day in 8 seconds 😂😂

[@theawfulangler]

😂😂 he wasn't happy I caught him mid pie

[@fishingcountrylifewithtommyjoe]

@@theawfulangler special moments father and son time I'd do anything for the chance to fish with my dad 1 more time. Keep it up guys

[@martinlegg2151]

Good effort Lads! this video has made me question my life choices,tbf i want to do it for the crack and the opportunity to natter with anglers from all over,a few of my mates from the Isle of Wight did it this year and had a cracking laugh,so im tagging along next year.

[@theawfulangler]

I wasn't going to fish it this year. But having made friends with a lot more people through the channel, and taking my dad, it was a completely different experience this year, and I'll definitely do it again. Matches are a great place to meet folk and learn a load about fishing.

[@mattgosling2657]

How much money is there up for winning in this?? It didn't look like much fun at all, absolutely shit conditions.

[@paulembleton3087]

Thank you for sharing hope you all got warmed up its been cold all week

[@theawfulangler]

It was bitter Paul but nothing a pint and hot meal won't fix

[@paulembleton3087]

@@theawfulangler the weather is going to pick up later this week lets hope so much better fishing

[@raymallinson1863]

Hard going Alex. Thanks for persevering and getting the video out there. Look forward to Day 2. Expecting great things so don't disappoint me now! 😄😄 Great effort. 👍

[@theawfulangler]

No pressure then Ray 😅 Sunday was certainly a better days fishing 👍🏼

[@davidirvine991]

Your first day is just like I’ve fished that comp in past but no weed the locals know where the hotspots are Alex hope you and dad have a better 2nd day 🎣👍🏻

[@theawfulangler]

I've fished that coast a lot, but it changes so regularly its almost impossible unless you're there all the time. It has got me thinking though, I might get a bike and cycle to some of the less accessible marks 🤔

[@andybowyer3602]

Sounds like you gave the club a good coat of looking at😉👌

[@theawfulangler]

Went back twice in case I missed a bit 😉

[@andybowyer3602]

@@theawfulangler 🤣🤣🤣

[@mick-wn2ds]

Great your dad can laugh about it Alex 😂.great amount of effort put in ,fair play 👍👍

[@theawfulangler]

Some you win some you lose mate, better to accept it with a smile on your face 😅

[@R2Zmedia]

This one looked like a real struggle. Hopefully the next day brought better luck.

[@theawfulangler]

Always seems to be tough conditions on EOBC weekend.

[@carldawson832]

Eazy Alex you ok pal, that weed is a right bummer. Your old man makes uz chuckle lol. I was watching some body else footage the other day and I saw you sat at the bar . All the best from GRIMSBY

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah really tricky stuff mate, some saying weed from the off like us, some not struggling until the end. Haha who's been snooping on me then 🤔😂

[@kevwarner2978]

Nice one alex. Was a tough day on the sat. Think we were all hoping for just that 1 sizable fish on the sat

[@theawfulangler]

Definitely Kev! I went to sleep expecting tough conditions, got to the beach and thought oh maybe we're on here, then as soon as the clock struck 9am mother nature kicked us square in the 🥜

[@kevwarner2978]

@@theawfulangler exactly that. Wind picked up with turn of the tide. Shame i missed you in the clubhouse.

[@MrALANwolf]

well done alex and dad was a hard one mate,

[@theawfulangler]

Appreciate the support as always mate 👍🏼

[@MrALANwolf]

@@theawfulangler your welcome Alex.

[@kevingrieve7846]

Hard going bud 👍tight lines

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Kev 👍🏼

[@IrishAnglingAdventures]

Nice To have met you at the event again man. Just realised you were fishing the other side of the guy who try to squeeze in. Also hope that guy with the big cast was me haha😅 Was a tough day on that mark with the weed in close

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah, great to meet you too, mate. Hope you had a safe trip back. There were some big casters on the beach that day, but you know what they say, size doesn't matter...that's what I've always been told anyway 😳

[@IrishAnglingAdventures]

@@theawfulanglerAh good long trip back. Funny when getting to the port and the van smells so bad they try to do a customs check and just tell you move along 😅

[@theawfulangler]

@IrishAnglingAdventures 😂😂 now there's a top tip for when I'm sailing back from Ireland with 100kg of white pudding. Just leave the bait box by the back doors

[@IrishAnglingAdventures]

@@theawfulanglerWhite pudding, no man get some Annascaul Black pudding when your in Kerry around the Dingle Penninsula. Now thats the good stuff.

[@WidowsWailOSRS]

Cracking video mate How much did you pay for 100 fresh yellows if you don't mind me asking?

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks mate! I paid 50 of the Kings golden nuggets.

[@robbieallan6522]

How does the weigh in of fish work?? Do you have to keep all you catch or do you weigh em alive then release them??

[@theawfulangler]

Catch and kill, unfortunately. But the minimum keep size is actually a lot bigger than regulation sizes to stop folk weighing in tiny stuff.

[@robbieallan6522]

It's a shame but with that many people fishing it would be impossible to haan adjudicator near everyone to weigh em as release em fish by fish. Thanks for the information hope you atleast get a feed out of what you catch also I imagine everyone tries to do something with their catch.

[@theawfulangler]

@robbieallan6522 Yeah, and with the money that's at stake, it leaves the door open to all sorts of issues. The limits in place would easily get a feed from any fish kept, so nothing goes to waste 😋

[@robbieallan6522]

@@theawfulangler it's a shame that none of the clubs on the isle of man don't do any shore fishing competitions it's all boat fishing and its very difficult to get a spot even if you're a member. Plus you still have to pay your charter fee on top of entry fee and it's not a huge amount of money at stake if you do well, unfortunately alot of these clubs on the isle of man are clicks and even though it's meant to be open to ANYONE it only seems to be people with money who are members, all of a certain age and rich or self made business men ie pub owners or farmers or building company owners and all age 55 up. It's a very small island

[@mattgosling2657]

I didn't realise that's how it was with match fishing on the coast and having other lads like a few meters next to ya ,lol I'm not surprised that there ends up with people falling out.

[@theawfulangler]

It all depends on the match, really. The euros is the most popular match I know of, in UK sea angling. The cliffs on the holderness also wash out so the get downs disappear meaning marks with access can be limited.

[@mattgosling2657]

@theawfulangler is the prize any good for winning any of the shore fishing matches? I'm guessing its probably a cash prize? How many people usually fish in the euro matches and does it ever take place in European countries??

[@theawfulangler]

The bigger the comp the bigger the prize. I think first place this year was around £3k plus some tackle like a rod and reel or something like that. Then there are daily prizes too as its a weekend comp and other mini comps. The guy who won it with a big ray on the Sunday also came first on the Sunday, and won the sunday team event, I think he walked away with about £7k and a load of gear. Not enough to retire like but certainly not a bad weekend

[@mattgosling2657]

@theawfulangler thanks for replying mate, yeah that doesn't sound bad to me to win a few grand for doing something that you enjoy is well worth it and he won it with only a Ray? So you probably don't need to have loads of knowledge and experience then if one fish won it. Anyone could get one decent smooth hound or conger or something else with a bit of weight. I might look into having a go at it myself. Have you been anywhere out of the UK fishing matches mate? And do lads from Europe come over for our comps, I wonder if anyone has ever tried cheating by having a fish among their gear, for a few grand prize money I wouldn't be surprised if someone had thought about it.

[@theawfulangler]

@mattgosling2657 someone was caught cheating in the euros a few years back and hasn't been seen since. The lads take things like that very seriously and there are rules in place to prevent it such as having to have an angler nearby sign to say they witnessed the fish being landed. Anyone can dispute your catch too at which point you have to be able to prove it, most folks do this by having a video of the fish alive with the surroundings in view etc. He won with a 12lb ray, which is a good ray for the holderness at any time, let alone March. The same guy won the year before with an 8lb cod, again a very good fish for the holderness. His local knowledge is key to knowing the marks, conditions, what to fish for based on the tide etc. I fish the holderness a lot and used same tactics as the winner but wrong location it's as easy as that.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Good job you and your dad can laugh about it, an awful amount of time and effort for no fish. But you’ve got to be in it to win it 🎣🐟

[@theawfulangler]

Exactly that Kevin. The best thing about biggest fish competitions, it only takes that one bite to change everything!

[@AnthonyDoherty-mi1sj]

Good old British Weather, wet and windy 😢😢

[@theawfulangler]

And always when the euros is on!

[@joannecheesman7255]

How that rod cope with 6oz , 7oz leads , I don't pendulum just normal overhead or of the ground cheers, ps good luck lol .

[@theawfulangler]

Really well mate. I'd say it's suited more for mixed/rough ground fishing, as it is a little stiff. So you have to work it a bit more than some in the range. But it is rated up to 8oz + bait.

[@WayneD1971]

Hi Alex great video again and the struggles of the day. If your looking for a decent base layer can't recommend Zerofit enough. That and some form of windstopper fleece / body warmer is spot on

[@dazlee3257]

First!😂 I'll watch latwr after freezing on the beach 🥶

[@theawfulangler]

Congratulations Daz 🤣

[@dazlee3257]

Fair play to you both, i wouldn't of lasted an hour 😅 ​@theawfulangler

[@theawfulangler]

@dazlee3257 😂😂 I love a challenge me. Plus in those type of competitions, it only takes that one good fish and you can retreat to the warmth.

[@dazlee3257]

@theawfulangler oh it's not that, love that part, it's the having to be so close to other anglers in combat mode that would do my head in 😅

[@theawfulangler]

@dazlee3257 oh i know mate, 100yds wouldnt stop you casting over someones line 😉🤣 Imagine when 3 lads turn up and try telling you they're fine at 2 metre gaps 🤣

[@goolie8100]

think your dad had right idea Alex.

[@theawfulangler]

I'm sure he will tell you he's rarely wrong 😂

[@mattgosling2657]

That looks ridiculous with all that weed ,it looks unfishable I couldn't be bothered with that.

[@theawfulangler]

Welcome to the holderness in March 😂