Help! I can't believe we did this...

[@TheShoreHunter]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fishy Tom for his support. Also, thanks to all you lucky subscribers for supporting me. Thank you all very much 🤩

[@FishyTom]

You're more than welcome dude. Although, judging by last night's video, you didn't need any help. Still smashing out the great content, even when you can't fish yourself.

[@TheShoreHunter]

​@FishyTom it's a shame the snow put our session to bed, I can't wait to be filming a pro without a potty mouth like myself 😂.

[@kennetking1]

He’s a good lad isn’t he….❤👌🎣 Hope you’re on the mend mate…👍

[@bloodlinesoffire5633]

​@@TheShoreHunterdon't ever worry about being true to yourself Wayne 😂 you are the mark pitchers of the sea world 👍👏👏👏 always make me and the missus crack up

[@ianclarkfishing]

Well done on braving such horrible conditions! But definitely worth it for the pout! Happy new year 🎣❤️👍

[@MineMyCraft]

5 ⭐for commitment Tom. Thanks for sharing!

[@FishyTom]

Thanks mate! Not sure I'll be so committed next time! lol

[@brianpask8955]

Just shows how crazy us anglers can be! A+ for effort though Tom. Hope Wayne is feeling better soon and able to get back on the shoreline - just take it easy though mate

[@FishyTom]

We're a crazy breed for sure!

[@NeilFridayNightFishingClub]

‘Rod tips are bouncing around like a hamster on a trampoline’ easily the best line of 2025 anywhere so far !! Good effort chaps see you on the next one 😎🎣👍🏼

[@FishyTom]

Ha ha. I don't know where that came from. I worry about where my mind goes at times!

[@TheShoreHunter]

Amazing 🎉

[@johnchambers2509]

Rough old session that was, well done both of you for fishing in that.

[@FishyTom]

It was far worse than it looked on camera too 😣😣

[@tonybonesthefisherman]

Fair play for fishing in that weather 😂 Big Bass is coming, i hope! 🤞🏻

[@FishyTom]

Fingers crossed matey! Did you fish the other day? Hope you found a few.

[@tonybonesthefisherman]

@ New video out tonight 😬

[@FishyTom]

@tonybonesthefisherman awesome!

[@carldawson832]

Nice one lads from GRIMSBY

[@FishyTom]

Cheers Carl.

[@davemartin8770]

Serious effort there Tom. Well done.

[@FishyTom]

Not sure if I'm glad I put the effort in or not!

[@philfrost3724]

Absolutely brilliant, laughed so much 😂 fairplay to you both for braving the storm. Tightlines Tom & here's to a better fishing 2025 massive shout out to Wayne get well soon sir

[@FishyTom]

Thank you, mate. I spoke to him today and he's doing really well.

[@philfrost3724]

@FishyTom excellent news, I look forward to coming down to the shop sometime & have a chat & spend some pennies 😊👍

[@cormacmeenehan5962]

Wonderful , it’s always quite refreshing to see other anglers board the struggle bus occasionally, it can’t be pb rays and triple shots all the time !!

[@FishyTom]

Got to take the rough with the smooth! I fished last night and had 27 rays, 8 bass, 12 flounders, a monkfish, 2 spurdogs, 4 herring and a juvenile porbeagle. So, normal service has resumed.

[@cormacmeenehan5962]

@ phew, although the flounders seem a bit far fetched tbh. 🙄

[@FishyTom]

@cormacmeenehan5962 🤣

[@adrianwaller1883]

My new year resolution is to get out more weather permitting and to catch more fish than that Tom bagnall chap. I will join the fishing club as well . Happy new year all.

[@FishyTom]

Brilliant mate, would be good to have you know the club. You can catch more fish than me on all trips, just not in the matches... 🤣🤣

[@ep6460]

My new year res is MORE FISHING :) Thanks for everthing Tom, really appreciate you instruction. I am nearly 70, not too well but found a new lease of life :) My gear is second hand crap but im doing it :)

[@FishyTom]

More fishing is the answer to everything! 🤣I'm glad you're enjoying my channel and picking up a bit of instruction here and there, and I'm really pleased to hear you've found a new lease of life with fishing. As for your gear, the fish have no idea what is in your hand, putting a bait in the right place is what counts. Save money on the rod and reel, but buy decent hooks would be my advice!

[@karlstokes874]

Good lord that rain. It looked as if you were set up in a carwash 😂

[@FishyTom]

I was. It was all staged. 🤣🤣

[@thesweetcornkid266]

Madmen, that's staying in weather if ever I've seen it. As for this year, plan to get fit, so have taken up the hobby of hiking. So far so good. No ready for Everest just yet, but we start small.

[@FishyTom]

Good man, I start the year with the plan of running more and maybe getting back to the gym. This usually lasts until the weather turns good, then full-time fishing takes over! 🤣

[@ianwhiting8822]

Back to reality Tom lol. To quote the song - "Things can get better".

[@FishyTom]

Well, they couldn't get any wetter! 🤣

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Well done chaps, looked absolutely brutal. I havent managed to get out yet this year, but hoping to have a go tomorrow. Also a little trip over the water on sunday, must remember to pack my passport. I hope 2025 brings you both lots a of fish🤞🤞🎣😎

[@FishyTom]

Good luck today matey. I look forward to watching your session. Where you heading when you come over? Don't forget your entry fee, cheques made payable to Fishy Tom...

[@TheShoreHunter]

See you Sunday mate 👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

@@FishyTom ah I would love to get involved, be great fun, that is the problem sometimes with being here. Heading to chesil with the bearded one. Looking forward to it for sure. I'm not on social media, but if you ever fancy it, do give me a shout if you head over. All the best mate👍👍

[@FishyTom]

Let's make that happen this year mate. I'll pop over and we'll have a fish together.

[@davewilkins9981]

Great video ! The reality sometimes is just what it is !

[@samsfishingchannel]

Love the commitment 👏 looking forward to lots of content in 2025 from your channel!! My targets are a 2lb perch on lures and a double figure bass on lures from the shore. Have had so many 8/9lbers but never got the golden 10 from shore

[@FishyTom]

Both great targets mate, good luck with those! I managed a 9lb 5oz bass on a lure last year, genuinely thought it was a double, but it was a thin fish! So close!

[@samsfishingchannel]

@FishyTom they can vary so much in weight and length from fish to fish can't they

[@FishyTom]

Absolutely. A lot of bass anglers are relying on length now, which I fully get, I'm just a bit old school and still talk in good old-fashioned lbs and ozs.

[@motorsnutts6594]

Seemed like a good idea at the time did it 😂 well you beat blank and you can’t do that from a warm dry not windy sofa 😂😂 .. appreciate your efforts, and hope you got packed down ok 👍🏼 Paul

[@FishyTom]

Packed down ok... along with half a ton of super fine Sandbanks sand that is now residing in my car! 🤣

[@motorsnutts6594]

@ by the way that was a solid thing to do for Wayne , it must be hell not being able to fish at the moment.glad I am part of such friendly community 👍🏼👍🏼

[@waynephillips-qw6ov]

You’ve inspired me to come down from Suffolk for a couple of long weekends to try & get my first small eyed or blonde ray only had thornbacks from the Suffolk coast

[@flamintasty]

New Year Resolution? I’m going to try and get to speak to Tom, when I ring the shop. Every time I call to find out about the Stellanera, he’s off skiving somewhere 😂

[@FishyTom]

🤣🤣 Skiving?? I think you'll find fishing all the time is blooming hard work!

[@flamintasty]

@@FishyTom 😂

[@davidandrews-lq6vy]

That's what I call dedication , awful weather . I don't do resolutions but I've been in the shop and picked up some gear for bass lure fishing and I'm just looking forward to getting out and hopefully getting a nice bend in the rod with a few reasonable bass 🤞

[@FishyTom]

That sounds like a good plan to me. Fingers crossed we have another good bass year.

[@garystevens5549]

Keep them videos coming Tom. 👌 . Bit of advice please. The Guy Cotten Bib and Brace you wear, do you advise going for a larger size than normal due to them being a smallish fitting? Do you sell them at your shop? If so could you send info please. 👍

[@FishyTom]

Hi mate. I wear an XL. I do fit into a large, but like the extra room for all my extra layers this time of year! There's plenty of room in them, but they are cut quite short in the leg. This actually comes from the fact they're designed for commercial fishing boats, and long legs could result in trip hazards. The short leg isn't an issue if you wear wellies, but could be annoying if you wear trainers or walking boots. They are, along with the Chinook smock, very waterproof, though! christchurchanglingcentre.co.uk/?subcats=Y&pcode_from_q=Y&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&q=Guy+Cotten+&dispatch=products.search

[@SteveWright-iw9me]

Good effort, that looked tough. Targets for 2025 are a double figure smooth hound and ray, a bass over 5 lb and a thin lipped mullet on a spinner. 👍

[@FishyTom]

All great targets! Best of luck with them.

[@Reguez01]

Awesome vid. Not sure how you can sit there without gloves on! My aims for the year - a bass every month and finally that double. Have come sooo close but not quite.

[@FishyTom]

You and me both! I've had too many 9s, including one on lure last year! There's a couple of doubles with our names on out there somewhere!

[@DarrenAndOzzy]

Goals this year is catch some amazing fish using my brand new Penn Tidal XT reel, desperate to get my first ever Cod!

[@FishyTom]

Lovely reel, good choice. Put the hours in, and the rewards will come.

[@DarrenAndOzzy]

@@FishyTom it's amazing! Only used it once last Friday then the weather turned awful and Chesil was unfishable.. Typical! Still, sunshine is back today so might head down later and have another go! It's such a smooth reel, and being used to using cheap reels, the difference in casting is just insane! Well worth the money!

[@DarrenAndOzzy]

I used to live on Ravine road in Canford cliffs, just 2 minutes from front door, down the chine, and on the beach. It was heaven! Every evening after work and every weekend in the summer, I was down there as soon as the tourists cleared off, it was just far enough away from Bournemouth and the turn off for Tesco down Sandbanks, it was ideal for quiet fishing, and I had my best fish down there, a 15lb Smoothie, along with rays, flatties and all the usual suspects.. Miss that place, need to pop down on the train and have an overnighter down there

[@FishyTom]

That sounds like heaven! A stunning smoothy too!

[@DarrenAndOzzy]

@@FishyTom it was paradise, couldn't keep me away from the beach every evening.. Great fishing down there!

[@PooleLerfer]

'Can we go home?' May have been the best question in that weather 😅 Lovely shout out for Wayne mate, hope he gets well soon, I'll have a look through see if there is anything I've missed ❤

[@FishyTom]

You're a good man. Thanks mate.

[@TheShoreHunter]

Thank you buddy, I am feeling better.

[@brianproctor8950]

Well to be honest, that was a good session for me😂 ....but with all your tips it's going to get better for me this year. Have a great 2025. Thanks for all the inspirational films.

[@bloodlinesoffire5633]

You have a new subscriber sir 😁 found you from Wayne's channel and yes me and the missus are watching several of his vids every night, guys a legend in our eyes, actually inspired this carp angler to grow some balls, but some new sea gear, purchased some shore hunter rigs and a seat box sticker and I found myself on chesil beach abbotsbury yesterday after 8yrs away, total sea noddy and blanked 😂 but hey ho so did 16 other anglers

[@FishyTom]

Chesil is a very tough beach to fish, mate. Easy to blank there, so don't be disheartened. Keep going, and hopefully you'll enjoy your sea fishing as well as your carping.

[@bloodlinesoffire5633]

As a carper iam used to the blanks 😂 what I forgot after not fishing chesil is just how hard that shingle is to walk on 😅 okay walking the beach like an overloaded pack horse probably didn't help, must get me a vevo beach dolly with balloon wheels ASAP 😀 may make it more than 5mins walk

[@hughgostelow8934]

This year its all about getting to other locations rather than staying on the North Kent Coast, so South Coast for Plaice and Bream and also Mackerel(on light float or spinning gear)

[@FishyTom]

We have some wonderful sport down here in the summer months. Definitelt worth a visit if you like your light line fishing and species hunting.

[@jonathansabater8747]

Tom, another video, another 20 minutes of pure joy! Thanks for the great upload. Hope you and family had a lovely Xmas and NY. A quick (I say quick, probably opening a can of worms!) question here... myself and my dad and brother fish long sessions (10 hours or so) down at our local beach, Blackpool Sands. It's a small cove-type beach and despite it's name, it isn't sandy, it's shingle. Some days are absolutely cracking (10 - 20 fish), and other days, literally nothing for 10+ hours. We know that, well that's how fishing goes, but I wondered if you knew what it actually is? Could it be that it's sunny? Or could it be undercurrents? We're using same rigs and bait as when we have really active sessions, casting both close and long range, and we know that it's not the bait we're putting in, for example, it seems as if there's just literally no fish some days! We are absolutely stuck for thought on what it could be... I appreciate that may be a really, really hard question to answer quickly and precisely, but we've been stuck for months on end, and the most frustrating thing is that we don't know why the fish sometimes are there, or just aren't!

[@FishyTom]

Hey mate. Thanks for the wonderful comments, as always. What you're describing is exceptionally typical of beach fishing in general. Every beach, Southbourne, Chesil, Sandbanks, Milford etc etc, that I fish has the ability to just switch off. Total blanks, as annoying as they are, are to be expected from time to time. Conditions play a huge role in this. But desired conditions vary depending on time of year and target species. For example, this time of year, you'll catch plenty of fish on an evening/night tide and when the water is roughed up. Fast forward to the summer, and you'll want settled conditions and clear water for things like bream, mackerel, and plaice. You'd end up writing a large book on "the perfect fishing conditions"! There are so many variables. The best thing you guys can do is keep fishing, and make a note of when you catch, and when you don't. Paying attention to tides, water conditions, wind direction, atmospheric pressure and time of year (water temp if you can find that info anywhere!).

[@jonathansabater8747]

@@FishyTom Thanks Tom, that makes a lot of sense! We've started a log so we can look back. That's really insightful regarding the atmospheric pressure and wind direction and will do some research into that... I don't mind blanking at all, we always just wonder why sometimes the fish are there, and why they aren't! All part of fishing fun... makes the catches all more special! I eagerly await your book release 🤣🤣🤣!

[@oscarsandyanus113]

Giltheads - in some of your videos you've fished for them at Poole Harbour but how about Christchurch Harbour?

[@FishyTom]

Hmmm... that could be worth a look this year.

[@oscarsandyanus113]

@@FishyTom BTW I wasn't suggesting you DO a Christchurch Harbour fishing video, I was just wondering if it too had giltheads like Poole Harbour. I imagine there's a lot of food (crabs, clams, etc) they would love to munch on BUT maybe the entrance (narrow and fast) will put them off coming in for a nibble...

[@johnsalter2740]

One thing I want to do is fish South Bourne beach but haven't got a clue how to approach it or where to park.

[@FishyTom]

Plan evening sessions, daytime isn't great. Tides aren't important, you can fish any state and any size. It's exceptionally easy to fish, you can use whatever gear you like. The best thing to do would be to call the shop when you're planning a trip and we'll let you know if the conditions look good and how it's fishing.

[@johnsalter2740]

@FishyTom ok thanks I wii do

[@Leeroytrucks01]

Id love a turbot this year, any tips would be appreciated.

[@FishyTom]

Turbot are one of my favourites! Sadly they are more of a bye catch than something easy to target as the numbers aren't there from the shore. Tips wise, they are daylight feeders, although I have had the odd one at night. They love a bit of fish bait, sandeels, sprat, anchovy etc. They can be caught surprisingly close to shore, so don't overcast them!

[@BexhillFisherman]

Would like a double Hound and Ray from Bexhill this year. And think you should make the 10,000 subs as great videos which a lot of knowledge and fun.

[@FishyTom]

Thank you, mate. Best of luck with the hound and ray hunt.

[@tillysgunstocks]

That was a brutal session 🤣you're lunatics... This year I plan to fish less in the UK and more in the sun around the Atlantic.. but at home my main target will be smoothounds on the lure rod (probably float fishing...)

[@FishyTom]

That sounds like a great plan! Loads of fun with hounds on light gear. Fishing abroad sounds very appealing, especially given the weather we're currently having!

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Please refer to one of my previous comments Tom, you must be mad 😂😂. But fair play to you for giving it a go 🐟🎣🥶💦

[@FishyTom]

I can't argue! I have since checked myself into an asylum!

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@FishyTomI think it’s too late Tom 😂😂

[@Stevewhitenoise]

Catfish mick would join the matches 🤗🎣👌😀

[@Nyx-l6u]

Catch a 100lb ish skate from my local spot ie I live on the east coast of Scotland they're rlly common

[@FishyTom]

A double figure fish from the shore is impressive, a 100lb+ fish is something very special! Good luck with the skate hunt!

[@markmac8299]

Things to achieve in 2025- I live in the Bass paradise that is, Jersey. This year I will not rest until I have caught a double figure fish using the one and only ‘Bagnall bar’. Please send required components!

[@FishyTom]

That's a great challenge! I'm also a double virgin! Let's hope we both succeed this year.

[@Pokerologist]

Where on the Isle of Wight do you believe is the best fishing spot

[@FishyTom]

I don't know it that well, mate. I fished the entrance to Bembridge harbour and had some great bass sport. Then Sandown for dogs and rays. Darren has been back across Sandown again and had some great ray fishing. Might be worth checking out these two channels if you're after some IOW marks: www.youtube.com/@NeilFridayNightFishingClub www.youtube.com/@FrugalOutdoors

[@steveriggsartandanimation8473]

I got membership as an Xmas pressie from my daughter...

[@FishyTom]

That's great news, Steve. Look forward to fishing with you this year. I have a feeling you'll have a few rays this year...

[@steveriggsartandanimation8473]

@@FishyTom Thank you Tom, I do hope so.... Also hoping I can find someone to fish the doubles with....

[@Auqalungangler]

If Wayne had trusted us to know why he wasn't going to be posting for a bit we would have all understood he worries too much and should just trust the folk who follow him most of us have been there quite literally. Laters tom

[@FishyTom]

To be fair to Wayne, he updated us all on his socials from the start, even when he was in hospital. But I'm sure he'll be very happy to read your comment, we all appreciate the support we get from you guys 😁😁

[@TheShoreHunter]

Hey buddy. Maybe you missed it, but I did do daily updates, I also updated my KZbin channel with a post. I hope you have a great 2025, cheers

[@TheShoreHunter]

​@@FishyTomthank you yet again buddy x

[@Saintjay101]

Shore 20 Tope and a shore 20 conger

[@FishyTom]

Yes! Great targets. Best of luck with them.

[@anglercharles]

im not the only one staying out fishing in bad weather and as for this year im planning on doing more fishing and starting my own company

[@FishyTom]

Best of luck with both, mate. Especially starting your own business. That can be scary and hard work, but ultimately very rewarding.

[@anglercharles]

@@FishyTom yea Its hard starting but hoping it gets better

[@rickphillips5098]

Thankfully you did sandbanks justice! Get back down Southbourne..

[@FishyTom]

I love Sandbanks, one of my fav winter spots, just not on this particular day 🤣

[@martinpaul6146]

Living up here in the wastelands of footy (Southampton) I’m not sure if it’s worth joining the club? Thoughts? That’s thoughts of joining not thoughts of SFC… Otherwise will check in again on many of Wayne’s enormous library of KZbin’s . 2025? Probably going to try some heavier stuff like ray but at the same time flies , so a bit of extremes and no sensible middle ground.. a bit like politics Thanks for 24

[@FishyTom]

A ray on the fly? 🤔 I'll keep my thoughts on SFC to myself! Lol Most of our club matches are on a Monday night, so that may rule out travelling! Would be great to see you if you can make it though.

[@martinpaul6146]

Flies and rays? Do you think it’s possible?? No I just would like to try fly fishing saltwater this year but also, but on a different rod not at the same time.. Ray fishing! An experience on hurst has given an interest in this I have not thought about before. Maybe one of my too rare visits to the shop is needed. Again Thankyou for your inspiring videos

[@KevinCook-x3z]

5 mins 32 seconds. Let me know when summer arrives and I'll get out on the giltheads with you. Haven't had one in about 10 years 🫡

[@FishyTom]

Well, that's something we need to change then!