Fishing the Spring Run - Catching Cod and Pollack on Lures - Kayak Sea Fishing UK - Northumberland

Lure Fishing for Cod, Pollack and Coley
I had a great day on the water taking advantage of the cracking spring run we’ve been having here on the North East Coast. Fishing the rough ground out of Beadnell saw lots of cod, pollack and coley to the kayak, all on the lures and light gear with the Storm GT Weedless shads doing the damage.
Setup-
Penn Spinfisher VI HS 2500 Fixed Spool Reel
Spiderwire Stealth Smooth x 8 Braid 0.13mm/28lb MAX BREAK (about 18lb test)
Dam Imax Salt Water Spin 10 - 40g 7' 4" Rod
Razor Claw Silver Minnow 28g - 40g - Storm 360GT Biscay Shad - Fiiish Black Minnow
Galaxy Sturgeon FX - Alboran FX
Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 Fish Finder
C-Maps Discover
Galaxy Sturgeon Slot In Motor - Galaxy Alboran Slot In Motor
Uploaded March 2023
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[@asianseaanimals]

Great fishing with kayak

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks very much 👍🎣

[@davidmortimer884]

Another great video. Cheers

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks very much David, glad you enjoyed it 👍🎣

[@aaronmanley7826]

Happy to see your back on the water 🎉

[@onthedropfishing]

Feast or famine with kayak fishing! 5 trips in 10 days 🤣. Port Logan upload on Sunday 🎣

[@aaronmanley7826]

@On The Drop Fishing cannot wait 🙌

[@cwefishing4707]

Another great vid , keep up the good work m8

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks very much I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍🎣

[@kayak.fishing]

😍

[@onthedropfishing]

👍🎣

[@ScrewsCruise-SIBFishingUK1971]

Nice vid again Chris and nice chatting with you out there, see you on the water again soon🎣👍

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers Robert, I’ve definitely got SIB envy! What make is Jonjo’s?

[@garymaltman2128]

Always enjoy a on the drop fishing video 🎣👍

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Gary, glad you like the content 👍🎣

[@krisdeeds]

Loved it.

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers pal 👍🎣

[@andrewbarrett9341]

Just found your channel, great to see how happy fishing makes you! would be happy to take you out up in North Scotland if you're ever up this way!

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Andrew, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. I’m always happy to be fishing! Hopefully I’ll get a bit further north this year. Tight lines mate 👍🎣

[@bearbuchanan8341]

this is MrBear from florida , nice to see your on the water im still waiting . i take it that i will haave to put up with ten to 15 nots of wind. do you ever keep fish ,well good luck to you and yours.

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, the warmer weather is just around the corner. I take the odd fish here and there but I do like to see them swim away 👍🎣

[@howzen]

i love your videos,would love to see a video about your lures and how they look closely😊

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks mate I’m glad you’re enjoying them. That’s a good idea I might just do that 👍🎣

[@peterchapman7352]

Get in there, great session👍

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers Peter, it was a canny day for the time of year 👍🎣

[@reelfishingsibandshore.851]

Championnnnnn

[@onthedropfishing]

🤣🎣

[@stuartdenton9052]

Thanks Chris ,as enjoyable as ever . Trust you made it in without getting tipped.

[@onthedropfishing]

It would’ve definitely been in if I’d tipped Stuart 🤣🎣

[@simonmcmanus7972]

Great session, some good fish.

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Simon, glad you enjoyed it 👍🎣

[@alexandermcgowan4125]

Brilliant channel brilliant videos hope to see some of your videos when your up here in Scotland I’m just trying to find a place to go to in Scotland for the pollok etc

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi Alexander mate, glad you’re enjoying the channel. You’re spoilt for choice pollack wise up in Scotland. Always love a trip north of the border! Tight lines 👍🎣

[@andymarshall6056]

Nice to see you out again Chris, all though I could all most feel the cold ! A few nice fish to boot.....roll on warmer days and bigger fights. Looking forward to you fishing travels too! Keep safe.

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers Andy, it was cold when the sun went in. Can’t wait for those long summer summer days 👍🎣

[@robdelap9937]

Great video Chris !

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Rob mate. Hope you’re well 👍🎣

[@glencronin1592]

Thanks for the video Chris, made my day. 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers Glen, I’m glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🎣

[@danmcalinden8728]

Another great session on the water Chris , fantastic ..keep ‘em coming . Dan from N.I

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers Dan, I’m glad you enjoyed it mate 👍🎣

[@colinwaddington2014]

Hi Chris, just a quick line to say i really enjoy your video, always fun and nice to see the fish swim away. I fish just down the coast around Bridlington and flamborough head. I have a boat however loads of lads use kayaks around here. Target species, cod pollock, wrasse, bass and tope, yakkers go after the above too. Not too far from you, easy beach access and launch. Worth a looksee for you buddy

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Colin, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. I used to fish from the shore down that way when I was younger and a few of my mates fish from yaks down that way. It’s definitely on my list of places to visit this year once the season is underway proper. I’ll have to refresh myself of the launches though it’s been a long while since I was last there as an angler! 👍🎣

[@colinwaddington2014]

@@onthedropfishing that's not a problem at all mate, loads of launches, give me a shout later and we will sort something out. A couple of good yak groups down this way too, good anglers to boot. Easy launches north landing and straight into good rough ground,

[@darrenrodd.]

Nice video Chris few fish in the kayak 🎣👍

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Darren, it was a canny day! 👍🎣

[@KevRkev]

Good to see you out and about again. It's hard to tell how cold it must be what with the calm sea and sunny sky, but thanks for braving it. Great to see those bends in the rod too. Hope you got in OK....Best wishes Kev

[@onthedropfishing]

Yes the landing was straight forward mate, thanks for asking. It wasn’t “too” cold but still bloody cold! Tight lines 👍🎣

[@thomasfrench7212]

Hi Again Chris, im so looking forward to you fishing more marks in Scotland. Im planning fishing Eyemouth next week, what weather reports do you use. Cheers.

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, just waiting for this wind to drop off and I’ll be over that border! I use windy premium for everything, wind, currents, tides swell etc 👍🎣

[@deaks4570]

Nice trip out Chris. Looking forward to seeing your bass adventures!

[@onthedropfishing]

It was a canny day, stay tuned for the bass matey! 👍🎣

[@simoncbroadley9577]

You need to go loch Etive , Oban end some great wild camping spots there too even in camper vans , right on the Loch ,

[@onthedropfishing]

Yeah Oban is already on the list and I’ve been doing a bit of research into Loch Etive. Need a bit more info first I think but it’s definitely on the list 👍🎣

[@michaelwharrier4524]

Another excellent vid mate, some nice fish 🐟🐟 keep em coming

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Michael, glad you’re enjoying the content. Tight lines pal 👍🎣

[@kjefferyfishing-12]

You should come to Oban in Scotland kayak fishing it’s great here I catch spurdog up to 15lb,gurnard and lots of pollock

[@onthedropfishing]

I’m up that way in a month or two if there are any launches you can suggest 👍🎣

[@arniec5707]

As always an enjoyable watch Chris 👍 great to get the first Pollock of the year 🎣 I managed a good few the other week from the coast to 4lb 🎣

[@onthedropfishing]

Aye it’s been a canny start to the year. Let’s hope we get better weather this season 👍🎣

[@funnysods]

That wasn't a bad little session, a few canny codling and that nice pollock. Hopefully not too long till the bigger fish move in. Thanks for the video mate.

[@onthedropfishing]

Aye it was a canny day. We’ve had a much better start than last year. Everyone seems to be catching 👍🎣

[@michaelbratton3319]

That's the job,you can't beat a bit of sun on your back,and fresh air in the lungs I enjoyed our day out🤣🤣from BIGMICK IN HULL

[@onthedropfishing]

I’m glad you had a good time Mick! See you next trip 😊🎣

[@lisagascoigne6776]

Another great video. Been to Beadnell today walking. Huge sea running with the North easterly wind. Hope to get my kayak out for maiden voyage soon so taking note of your tips. Thanks 👍

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks very much I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. Beadnell is a cracking spot and a nice easy launch. The currents can be pretty strong on larger tides though so keep your eye on that. Tight lines 👍🎣

[@John-yg4ll]

What a great 22 minutes on a Sunday afternoon, hope your feeling well mate, nothing worse having COVID made my afternoon pal....better than watching columbo all Sunday,.. counting the days until I get out.... tight lines mate

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers John, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Second round of COV for me and just as pants as the first time! Tight lines mate 👍🎣

[@John-yg4ll]

Hi Chris,hope everything is going well for you, got my kayak,and heading for port Logan next week,after checking the best day,can't wait for my first outing,hope the Pollack is is friendly lol.hope to see you out on the water some day tight lines mate

[@onthedropfishing]

@@John-yg4ll Have fun John 👍🎣

[@JPitman93]

Chris, yet again another great vid. Would it be possible for you to do a comparrison video between the the Sturgeon and the Supernova? Comparing the features, good points and bad. As well as perhaps giving your own opinion on which Kayak is better in certain situations or might suit different people better? Asking as hoping to get a new kayak soon and stuck between the Sturgeon and Supernova. Cheers.

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, yes I will probably do that at some point. I’ve been thinking about it for a while. Not sure when though, thanks for the reminder. Tight lines 👍🎣

[@shuggiemcg1]

Catching up on some videos of yours I have missed , and im stuck in as ive got Covid this weekend on the mend now though

[@onthedropfishing]

Oh no I hope it’s a mild dose, had it twice myself now. KZbin does help! Hope you’re back on your feet soon mate 👍🎣

[@shuggiemcg1]

yeah ive been lucky was a rough weekend but on the mend now thanks @@onthedropfishing

[@onthedropfishing]

@@shuggiemcg1 Glad to here you’re past the worst mate 👍

[@craigb471]

Going to port Logan in summer be nice to see some good marks

[@onthedropfishing]

Quite a few port Logan vids on the channel you can check out and I’ll be back there soon. Basically everywhere is a mark once you get around the cliffs. If you’re not catching move as the fish will be there somewhere. Tight lines mate 👍🎣

[@craigb471]

@@onthedropfishing thanks for the reply going with my 11yr old son who v keen any safe spots left or right of the pier ??

[@onthedropfishing]

I’m not sure from the shore to be honest with you but there are often people fishing off the back of the pier itself 👍🎣

[@glendockree9171]

Great to see you out again Chris!! Missed you 😂. Still got the other kayak? Looking forward to all this years adventures. All the best. Glen (Jersey)

[@onthedropfishing]

Missed you too Glen! 🤣 Yes I’ve still got the supernova. It’s buried under a pile of rods and camping equipment at the moment but I’ll be dusting it off soon. Loads planned for this year. I’m very excited for the season ahead! Tight lines mate 👍🎣

[@reiverone]

Nice session again Chris, and well done on your first Pollock this year. I'm sure I saw a video someone posted off the Filey coast of shoals of bass close in near the cliffs. I had a laugh to myself when you crossed your leg repeatedly from one side of the kayak to the other, made me think of Kenny Everett's drag act....all done in the best possible taste lol.

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers mate, yeah someone got in touch to say there were bass in that area at the moment. Might need to make a trip down there soon. I like to think all of my fishing is done in the best possible taste 🤣👍🎣 Sid Snot

[@DiskyBawzChannel]

Chris, what’s the chances of an out takes video, bet it would be hilarious , another winning video 🎉🎉

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Raymond I’m glad you enjoyed it. Every video is one big out take man! 🤣 👍🎣

[@CallumParsons-pl9vy]

Head to Clachtoll in north west Scotland it’s stunning

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks Callum, I’ll look into that 👍🎣

[@paulhartas585]

Hi Chris! Watching your channel has inspired me to get a kayak as I’m in north east’ I was just wanting to ask you if you do all your fishing on the drift or do any fishing at anchor? Thanks paul

[@onthedropfishing]

I only fish with lures really so I do it all on the drift. Have fun on your new kayak and stay safe mate 👍🎣

[@spartafishinguk]

Great viewing mate. Well done. As for suggestions…. You’d make a canny video recording round Neist Point (Isle of Skye). Il be there off the rocks 3 or 4 times in the summer months myself, but I’d be keen to watch a video of you off there mate. 🎣👍

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers mate I’m Glad you enjoyed it. Yes that one has been on my list for a while. I absolutely must get round to it this year! 👍🎣

[@jongreenwood1639]

Cracking video thanks Chris. Can I ask how you’ve mounted your tackle box pls? Cheers

[@onthedropfishing]

Thanks very much I’m glad you enjoyed it. The tackle box is attached by a “male star port connector” (railblaza copy) I got off eBay years ago. It’s just bolted to the bottom of the box and fits into the normal railblaza port on the side rail. I got about ten of them for a few quid. Can’t for the life of me remember what they were called.. hope that helps! 👍🎣

[@andymarshall6056]

Hi Chris...how's it going ? I assume you are struggling to get out weather wise as we haven't had a video in a short while? Lets hope as we move into summer you can hit those fish? Take care.

[@onthedropfishing]

Mate tell me about it! Drove 6 hours to get out yesterday and blanked 🤣 what a pain. I’m in Oban now but it doesn’t look good weather wise ☹️

[@andymarshall6056]

@@onthedropfishing Oban ..very nice part of the world Chris...my fingers are crossed 🤞for a break in the weather for you.

[@robertwilson6918]

Hi there can you tell me wot dry suit you have please and your video's are brilliant I'm thinking about getting the galaxy wildcat fishing kayak

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. The dry suit is a Typhoon PS330 extreme - not cheap but it might just save your life. 👍🎣

[@emmaphillips8421]

hi mate can we have a rundown on the kayak motor ect thanks great videos

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers mate, yes I’ll fit that in somewhere soon 👍🎣

[@emmaphillips8421]

@@onthedropfishing thanks much appreciated

[@OnTheBait]

Come down to the North norfolk coast for my first outting in summer. I need to pick someone's brain about my peddal kayak set up that I'm using as a paddle set up. Long story but I can't find the peddals that fit it so was thinking of putting a motor on it.

[@onthedropfishing]

What make of kayak is it?

[@marcinkap2]

Greetings from Ireland Chris. Did you try a slow jigging. Have good results last year.

[@onthedropfishing]

I don’t use slow jigs that often to be honest but I do rate them, I think I might do a bit more this year though 👍🎣

[@mattwebster7266]

Hi Chris. I was introduced to your vids by a good friend of mine and find them very interesting. Would it be possible to give us a close up of the lures that you are using. Also if possible would you be able to put the name of the lure on the screen. Thanks for posting. I'am hooked now. 😂 Great vids. Keep em coming. " and Tight Lines... 🐟🐟 🎣

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, yes I can give a little more detail on the lures, I’ve actually got plans for a “lure shootout” coming soon. I’m glad you’re enjoying the content, tight lines 👍🎣

[@geordielegend6115]

when you coming back to whitley bay looking at getting a kayak and thats my local

[@onthedropfishing]

In a few weeks maybe, the sea always takes a little while to clear because of the Tyne being so close. Last time out at Whitley last year I lost a brand new penn slammer and my favourite rod in the first 20 mins 😢 no vid that day 🤣

[@geordielegend6115]

@@onthedropfishing aww no thats no good at all but i know what u mean does need to clear up , dont have my boat anymore but loved going off the yellow buoy so will be investing soon in something to keep me afloat, sorry to hear about your rod

[@FishingWithJay04]

Hi Chris Can I ask how you transport your Sturgeon to the launching mark ? I ask as i am thinking of getting one but would need to put it on my Roof Rack. Thanks Jason

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, I use a C- Tug trolley. Not the cheapest but absolutely the best for rough ground soft sand etc. I’ve got the Sandtrax wheels on it 👍🎣

[@brucewarren692]

When do you expect the Mackerel to be back?

[@onthedropfishing]

Probably start getting them end of May beginning of June on the kayak and they should be here in full strength by about end of that month 👍🎣

[@davegoffin7577]

Hi Chris, sorry if this is a repeat question. But what battery do you use for the motor? Cheers

[@onthedropfishing]

I’m using a 100ah LiFePO4 by Ultramax. IT’s Bluetooth so you can check charge/battery health etc on your phone 👍🎣

[@marcraetchii6805]

Hey Chris. Love your channel and always wanted to get a boat but decided to go with kayak first. I am considering either sturgeon or supernova with electric motor. I've seen you fishing on both and definitely could suggest one over the other. Please share you thoughts and suggestions with your keen subscriber

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, glad you’re enjoying the content. The supernova and sturgeon are both great in my opinion. The thing that makes me reach for my sturgeon first more often than not is the weight. The supernova is a heavy (but great) yak and can be a pain on difficult launches. Hope that helps and thanks for the support 👍🎣

[@marcraetchii6805]

@On The Drop Fishing Thank you for your quick response will definitely go for sturgeon as its also cheaper

[@ryancraig5619]

Cracking vid Chris, can't beat a Sunday roast and "On the Drop" to finish off the weekend. Have you ever fished out from Boulmer beach? I was thinking of taking my first steps into kayak fishing from there but no idea if there's much action or not. Tight lines mate!

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers Ryan I’m glad you enjoyed it mate. I haven’t fished from there and I don’t know anyone who has. A quick look on Navionics shows me that there’s some rough ground a few k north but that’s a bit much for your first trip maybe? Beadnell or Craster might be a better bet 👍🎣

[@ryancraig5619]

Very much appreciated Chris👍🎣

[@fishingadventures8452]

I've been looking at getting a galaxy sturgeon fx, would you recommend it and anything you would recommend doing to it? Mega video as always

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, glad you enjoyed it. I do like my sturgeon a lot. I haven’t really done anything to it. Haven’t drilled any holes or anything. Just used the factory fittings for the anchor trolley, made a tackle box from a cheap toolbox for the rail and that’s about it. There is an initial set up vid on the channel somewhere if you want a closer look. Tight lines 👍🎣

[@fishingadventures8452]

@@onthedropfishing mega thank you very much I'll have a look now, I've gone and brought one now too, should be with me Thursday. One of the galaxy employees recommended watching your channel which is nice to see you getting recommended/recognised for showcasing there yaks so well

[@Scenefromabove.]

Great video as per usual Chris, cheers. Really enjoy them so I've treated myself to a kayak to get out myself, can't resist any longer. Could I ask what dry suit you have? That and a fish finder is all I now need. Cheers mate, appreciate all the info you put out on here 😊

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi Graham, glad you enjoyed it. The drysuit is a Typhoon PS330 extreme and the fishfinder is a Lowrance Hook reveal 5. Tight lines mate 👍🎣

[@Scenefromabove.]

@@onthedropfishing thank you, looking forward to your next video. All the best.

[@davidstewart4641]

top video enjoyed it, mind you have some good gear ££££ on that kayak

[@onthedropfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it David- you’re right it’s not a cheap hobby, The drysuit and the battery for the motor cost more than the kayak! 👍🎣

[@davidstewart4641]

,@@onthedropfishing best of gear m8 no good buying junk when you are out at sea in a kayak looks to be a great set you have there , nice place to fish beadnell bay

[@mrsamsebastian]

Hey Chris, how far do you go out and what depth normally?

[@onthedropfishing]

Depends on the venue really. At Beadnell I might be a mile and a half out in 20 metres of water, at St abbs I’ll be 50 metres out in 30 metres of water, over at port Logan I might be 20 metres of the cliffs in 10 metres or so. It really is different for each venue to be honest. It just depends where the good ground is. Hope that helps 👍🎣

[@seumasmcguire9974]

Could you recommended a rod holder and what reel your using. I started fishing on my kayak last summer and have caught some big pollock, my first and only wrasse, some souyan.it’s really annoying having to hold my rod in between my legs and it affects me rowing.

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, what fittings do you have on there? Any railblaza ports or scotty mounts?

[@seumasmcguire9974]

@@onthedropfishingMy kayak doesn’t have either of those, it only has a bit of rope tied to the bow. Are they stuff I would need to have.

[@onthedropfishing]

Yeah you’d need something to hold the rod holder if that makes sense. Look up “how to fit a railblaza star port to a kayak” here on KZbin there’ll be loads of vids. However an alternative is, if you have a box or a crate strapped to your kayak you keep your gear in you can attach a rod holder to that. You can make one yourself out of drainpipe in that instance. Hope that helps 👍

[@seumasmcguire9974]

@@onthedropfishing Thanks mate

[@krasimirmarinov6070]

How far in do you go ? Looks really far from the shore ?😮

[@onthedropfishing]

Depends on the venue but at Beadnell there between one and two miles 👍🎣

[@krasimirmarinov6070]

@On The Drop Fishing brave man you are , well done cracking session ! 👏

[@davidcaswell3535]

hi pal can i pick your brain again, i am looking a drysuit, i have ordered a few on line but i cant seem to get the right fit, i don't want to say where i ordered them from as might cause trouble, but paying £450 then being told to just cut the neck with scissors just didn't seem right, could you point me in right direction, david

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi David, I got my last two dry suits second hand so I don’t really have a recommendation for you. It’s not unusual for the neck to be too tight when new though. Some people stick a rugby ball in there overnight for a few days to ease it off a bit. If you look at the neck of some dry suits they have lines in them for cutting, though like you, I’m not sure I’d fancy that job myself. Hope that helps 👍🎣

[@davidcaswell3535]

yes thank you @@onthedropfishing

[@cucinawithlove]

Why always pollack ? 😂 I’m sure there are some bass out there 😂

[@onthedropfishing]

There are about seven bass on the the north east coast at any one time….I’ve counted them…🤣🎣

[@cucinawithlove]

😂 looking forward to your next video have a fun 👍

[@michaeldodds9226]

Hi Chris. Another nice video 👍What do you think of the Sturgeon slot in motor ? Is the 24lb thrust enough for the Sturgeon ? TIA.

[@onthedropfishing]

Hi mate, it’s basically an adapted water snake t24 salt so a well established motor. It’s been enough for me. I’ve been using it since September last year and it’s been great. It fits perfectly in the pedal drive. You won’t be bombing along but it’s just as fast as the 54lb on the supernova in my opinion. Hope that helps 👍🎣

[@michaeldodds9226]

@onthedropfishing Many thanks for the info Chris. Much appreciated and very helpful.

[@clancranstonlc]

I do kayak fishing at arbroath & auchmithie....plenty action here buddy and scenery is kick ass.

[@onthedropfishing]

Sounds great as I’m always looking to add marks on the east coast. A few people have mentioned Arbroath now. I’ll stick it on the list! If you’re on Facebook it would be mint if you could message the page regards the launch etc? Tight lines mate 👍🎣

[@anotherangleUK]

Nice day out on water and some good catches. Well done.

[@onthedropfishing]

Cheers mate, a canny session for the time of year 👍🎣