Pier Fishing for Mackerel, Cole fish & Pollock | Sea Fishing UK

[@ianturner3033]

Canny pollack, nice size mackerel and coalies to keep you busy in between. Add to that nice weather and scenery. Heaven. Well done, lovely drone and driving footage. Informative too. 👌👍👏. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe. 😷

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Ian 👍

[@sandraspence2537]

Fantastic relaxing day

[@noelduggan72]

South Shields.....Beat The 8am Parking, Ha Ha!!!! - I Thought I Was The Only One Who Done That.....Great Video!!!!!

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks.....Haha aye got to be done. I've spent a small fortune on parking over the years.

[@jeremyhowes2399]

My 'one last cast', takes at least an hour. Thanks for sharing.

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Lol yeah I know what you mean Jeremy ive said it to my self many times then kept on fishing haha

[@KhaledKhaled-fo9zb]

Hahaha...iam exactly the same

[@JJ-gv3io]

Amazing beautiful video thanks for sharing

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks 👍

[@gazzwad]

plenty good size maccy in seaham today all on the razorclaw :) great vid and pollock

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Gary, yeah the razors do the business im a big fan of them.

[@samsmith7866]

Another good video from you Gary. Like the drone footage, the slater scuttling along the pier and the use of the Bass tape in measuring your Pollack.

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Sam 👍

[@PiscatorUK-Fishing]

Excellent video as usual mate. Awesome footage👍

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks mate 👍

[@lishman86]

Another great video mate and some nice fish well done

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@mikesaul8711]

Great upload Gary, keep them coming. Kind regards Mike. Norfolk 🐟🐟

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@keithtulip6132]

Wow, a most excellent vid Gary one of your best, love the scenery clips, they were making me home sick dear chap. Tight lines stay safe bud, kind regards Keith.

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks kieth, the scenery is one of the things I enjoy about fishing theres always something to look at. Tight lines mate. Stay safe.

[@OfficialCarGuidebook]

Seen at least 50+ caught at Blyth pier yesterday afternoon, bagged a few myself for bait. Great Video!

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Excellent looks like there in on all our piers. Thanks 👍

[@stevecoppin4278]

cracking video gary , that was a lovely pollock , stay safe mate

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Steve 👍 you too mate.

[@kevinhughes2440]

Was there last week lovely day flat calm sea. No fish. Great video mate.

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks mate. yeah its nice when its flat calm looks like its going to be settled for the next few days.

[@clarkkent4683]

Enjoy your vids anyway but good to see you up the production game 🖖

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks 👍

[@OldCodgersmtb]

Another crackin vid, Has the work finished on the pier through the day now

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Baz, no they were still working on it i think they left about half three.

[@richardsales6996]

Here we go gary lol nice pollock

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Richard. Yeah they have taken their time but they are finally arriving hopefully some good fishing in the weeks to come.

[@trampster7306]

Nice one Gary! Those Coalies are good sport - don't hear of many being caught here in the far South West. Not had so much time for KZbin lately and missed a few of yours, so working my way back through them. Impressed with those Razorclaw lures so have ordered a few, and have been dithering over a new spinning rod, so the Abu tormentor is now on my shopping list. I daren't ask what reel you're using else I may end up bankrupt! 😁😁 Thanks for the videos mate - stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks trampster, yeah can always depend on the coalies for a bit sport on the spinning rod theres loads about at the min. The razorclaws seem to be good for a few different species ive stocked up on them haha the reels a little daiwa 3000 small but effective 👌

[@frostydean7052]

How can you tell the difference from a coalie to a pollack they look really similar in my opinion?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Yes, they look quite similar, but they have a couple of differences. The lateral lines are different. The coleys have a straight line and pollock has a curved one, and a pollack usually has a prominent protruding lower jaw.

[@andrewrobson5790]

You could do a update to your shields fishing marks using the drone The footage would be great..and helpfull..😎

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Good idea thanks, ill start taking it more. 👍

[@oldloafandyoung]

Do you go over the railings halfway along the pier?

[@frostydean7052]

Gary , I have a question mate , when do you think it’s worth for me to get down to tynemouth peir and do some spinning or is it too early in the year ?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

I'm not sure if Tynemouth pier is going to be open any time soon because of the damage that was done in the storms. I know they aren't opening shields pier for a good while. The mackerel haven't arrived yet but there should be pollock and coleys about.

[@NorthernLoki]

cracking vid mate, that pollock was a nice size for the pier like .. i know you can get them bigger but its rare from there ... just been bashing the macky today myself summer fishing is a disgrace over here with people leaving rubbish every where and piss heads swearing all around the kids :( spoils it for us real fishermen .... tight lines buddy

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks mate, yeah its a shame a few spoil it for the rest. I got another pollock today but off the rocks 72cm six and a half pound biggest one ive had local so far. Tight lines mate.

[@NorthernLoki]

@@fishingintheukgarywood wow niiice beasty pollock worthy of Scotland that one lol

[@ronnieoneil2522]

Hi mate do u sell the sand ell or u keep for yourself just never had time to get down pier

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Hi mate, I just keep them for myself I only collect a few each year.

[@ronnieoneil2522]

Mite have to get up pier tomorrow morning with grandkids see if any getting cought

[@steelyc7079]

Whats the chances of getting them in the rain as I know it can make the shoals move out again can't it

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Yes I think if its heavy rain it usually pushes them out a bit if it colours the water to much.

[@ianchristopherson1973]

What's the old train line on the first pier off?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Its what they used to move the crane along the pier when they were building it.

[@joeharrison3241]

When using razor claw do you require a weight or not is it just a hook on the end of line great vids

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks Joe. The razorclaw is weighted so no need to use a weight with them and they come with a treble hook already attached to them.

[@davidjackson1078]

What months are the best fof mackeral from pier or rocks would you say

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

They usually show up in June and stay until September depending on the weather so I would say July and August would be the best months for them.

[@thomascook8541]

Heyup - what times of day do you recommend for Mackeral fishing off south shields pier at this time of year?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Hi I usually try for first and last light but a couple of hours either side of high water is usually good through the day.

[@ethanjoellawson9856]

When would you say would be the most efficient time to go out and catch?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

I usually try for first and last light on an incoming tide.

[@petercrann2442]

Was there any heavy machinery on the pier.

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

I went on after they left with the heavy machinery.

[@bunnysniper22]

Hi mate, I am up in Aberdeen Scotland and been trying for these buggers since March just to see what time of the year they appear. This is my first year fishing for Mackerel. Is there any better time of day for this, first light or last light or does it not really matter what time of the day ?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Hi mate, they seem to have been really late in coming in this year. I usually prefer to fish for them first and last light but when they are fully in you can catch them most of the day.

[@relicshorts6078]

Have you got any tips on how to prevent getting snagged on south shields pier?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

With bait or spinners?

[@relicshorts6078]

@@fishingintheukgarywood spinners

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Try not to let them sink to long. Soon as your spinner hits the water count for a few seconds say 5 or 6 then start your retrieve. I've explained the count down method in my latest video the pollack catch and cook one have a watch of that if you get time hopefully that will demonstrate what I mean because you can use the same method to fish with spinners on the pier aswell.

[@relicshorts6078]

@@fishingintheukgarywood thanx for the advice bud

[@benbartle2144]

Some nice fish there👍 What lb line were you using with the lure?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks, i was using 25lb braid.

[@Sinky-06]

What rod do you use mate im all new to fishing thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Its an Abu garcia tormentor 240cm rated 20 to 60g mate.

[@Sinky-06]

@@fishingintheukgarywood thanks mate 👍🏻 best of luck

[@nguyenthuhoang6657]

Hi mate where are you going for mackerel please

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Hi mate this was south shields pier.

[@TheRealColt]

Is the pier open through the week again? When was this filmed mate. I know they had been closing the pier during the week for refurbishment work or something. I went down last weekend and caught nowt but sandeel and nipper coley. Keep up the good work mate look forward to the next one.

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

The gates are still locked as they are still doing work on it they were finished about half three yesterday I went up after that. Caught the mackerel yesterday. People were bringing in 4 - 5 at a time off the end with feathers i only had a few on the spinner just past the blocks.

[@lukeatkinson30]

Where do you get your tackle from. Cheers from sunnyland 😂

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Usually from reelsport fishing tackle shop in South Shields and the Internet.

[@lukeatkinson30]

@@fishingintheukgarywoodyou rekon the fishing is better at shields pier than roker pier never been to sheilds

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

I would say they are about the same but they are keeping shileds pier locked because of the rubbish probably best off going to roker.

[@ScottMackay-Sutherland]

What kind of reel do u recomend for big peir fish ?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

I like to use the penn 7000 or 8000 fixedspool reels.

[@ScottMackay-Sutherland]

@@fishingintheukgarywood Would those reels be sutible for an 10 ft peir rod ?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

I'm not sure I haven't used a 10ft pier rod they might be a bit big for that. I use a 13ft beach caster for the pier. If you have a local tackle shop you could pop into they would be able to advise you whats best to use for your local area.

[@ScottMackay-Sutherland]

@@fishingintheukgarywood ok 👍🏻 thanks so much for the advise great work on the vids keep it up 😉

[@barryfoxall2082]

hi gary what road are you using

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Hi it was a diawa bg 9ft6

[@biggjakers]

Do you buy new rod every year?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

An eye broke off my other spinning rod, got a new one until I get the eye replaced.

[@aydencaldwell2472]

Mackerel are really really small this year , well in Scotland they are anyways

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Yeah they seem to be quite small around my area aswell this year hopefully the bigger ones turn up soon.

[@aydencaldwell2472]

@@fishingintheukgarywood yeah defiantly , I’m gonna buy new lures and try get some cod and pollock only thing I’ve ever pulled out the sea is mackerel and the small ones are boring , first few are ok but one theres no fight it’s pointless

[@trampster7306]

@@fishingintheukgarywood Normally we can catch loads of them down here from June onwards, but very few about from the shore - scarce as Hen's teeth. The guys with boats have had a few, but nothing like normal years. I blame the factory trawlers.

[@robertwatson1034]

some great footage of south shields. what drone do you use?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks its a Mavic mini.

[@Viking19077]

Nice video, Was poor down Roker this morning, What reel and line do you use?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks its a daiwa 3000, braid is 20lb Berkley whiplash with a short 15lb amnesia rubbing leader.

[@AMG63]

Great stuff mate, really enjoyed this one like but then again I do enjoy all your uploads haha. I done a 5 day kayaking fishing trip up Kinlochleven a couple weeks back and it was unreal mate, I know you go to etive abit as do I but you need to fish that area next time you go up that way I promise you wont be disappointed 🎣

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks mate, cheers for the tip ill have a look next time I'm up that way. Is it the same species that are in etive?

[@JamesPearson92]

This is a massive shout! I was there last week ! Rays and dogfish a plenty! Plus mackerel one a chuck!

[@JamesPearson92]

, rays , wrasse ,Pollock and mackerel are the main species last week but congers are not uncommon

[@KhaledKhaled-fo9zb]

Nice video mate ,,you haven't done any videos for quite a while

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Thanks mate, back on it now hopefully more to come.

[@kieranthompson6655]

What spinner/lures do you use ?

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

28g razorclaw silver minnows.

[@abi1816]

How many lb braid. Lure weight pls

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

20lb braid, lure 28g

[@abi1816]

Tnks mate n I want to know more about yr flexible rod admire it a lot pls

[@petercrann2442]

Did you get on today 08/07

[@fishingintheukgarywood]

Yes Peter.