Hitting it hard! in arctic Norway

[@labtrainer09]

Hey, Billy. I know I'm not alone in feeling this way, but I truly appreciate all the hours and skill you put into EDITING every video to give us a good balance of the good and bad that virtually define fishing for all of us. You recently told me in a reply to one of my comments that the halibut fishing has been dismally slow this summer. That said, I hope that you soon hook and land a HUGE one as a much-deserved reward for all your patience and persistence. Tight lines, Chris (Maine, USA)

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Chris. Some people just don't get how much work goes into the videos! I really appreciate your comments. Hang in there brother autumn is on the way, and so are the halibut! Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@IronMan-wp1ek]

What’s name app with maps from video ? Thx

[@scottdilley356]

The horrors of fishing from the shore it happens more than ya think to everyone. The new fishing spot by the red barn seems like it's been better than the rocks but you know this thanks for showing all the ups and downs. I feel you good luck 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks brother 😁👌

[@SharpCheng]

Thanks for sharing these fishing videos in Norway, which brought me back to good fishing time in Norway few weeks ago!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime bud, glad you liked it 😁👌

[@The_Judge300]

Great video as always Billy. I love that you show the frustration of fishing as well. I have lost so many big cods and big pollacks to the kelp. And at times have I really hated the kelp, but it is hard to stay away as many big fish love to hunt in and around the big kelp. I remember one time many years ago when I fished with very light gear as I did not expect any big fish. I had a 5-12 gram rod and 0.12 mono when I hooked into something much bigger than I expected. And of course it swam into the kelp, and I waited for it to swim out and it did before it again returned to the kelp and after some time it went out again to only return shortly after. This lasted for a very long time, but finally it got to tired and I managed to get it to where I stood and I could grab it and and bring it up from the waves. And it was brought home to become fish cakes. It was a 7.4 kg Pollack and still today, I can't believe how lucky I was to not lose that fish. I don't know if you have tried to fish with coalfish as bait at that spot, but often you can find wolf-fish in places like that and coalfish are great bait for them in my experience. Looking forward to your next video!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

The frustration that this type of fishing brings, is intoxicating 🤣 but sometimes you get lucky, just like you did! And it makes it all worth it. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@tommos16]

Took my little boy fishing today Bill, local puddle. Last fish I had caught before this was a 58lb Sturgeon. Today we caught a 7oz Bream, and I still haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face. It's why we do and thanks for documenting it - another brilliant video man. As they always are. A passion for life

[@Billyfishing_watch]

It's why we do it Tommos! Thanks Brother, glad you liked it 😁👌

[@tommos16]

@@Billyfishing_watch there is never a bad video brother, and I'm so glad I'm raising another one like us man. He's only 20 months old and he already says Fishy everything he sees water. He's already getting there 👌🏻

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@tommos16 it is simply the best thing you can do for a young boy, our girl for that matter! It is something to fall back on in hard times, and something to ravel in good times. There is simply no downside to fishing!

[@raymondbyczko]

Always enjoy your content Billyfishing! Your snags on the kelp bed remind me of sometimes catching the skeg of party boats we would go on in Rhode Island.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yeh! I bet you had more fun then me 🤣 thanks Brother 😁👌

[@robnicholson4942]

Great vid Billy. Thanks for showing the highs and the lows of the sport! But you seem to love it, come what may!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes I do! Thanks brother, much appreciated 😁✌️

[@DavidTYork]

Great to see you back in Norway, Billy. You inspired me to go to Norway twice this year. It's ruined fishing back home 😅🤣🎣🎣🎣

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes it did 🤣 thanks David 😁👌

[@w33ksy]

Another cracking video. Gutted about the lost ones brother but it happens 👍👍 that second one was a BEAST though 😂

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes it was! Glad you liked it Brother, thanks 😁👌

[@motorsnutts6594]

Well that’s what prospecting new marks is about I suppose brother seeing where you can and where you can’t, some handy takes , just shame about the terrain below, appreciate your efforts as always Billy 🤘🏼🎣

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Paul! I like to look at it this way, shore fishing is the most expensive, and smelly type of gambling in the world! 🤣 Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose! But you are never a loser 🤣 if you're out fishing. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@catchandcookkayakfishinguk]

Ah gutted to lose that fish Billy. Awesome footage, and experienced that a few times from the shore.. wish we got to see what it was!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Me too, maybe next time! Glad you liked it, thanks Brother 😁👌

[@mathiasmelander9939]

love the vids billy! keep on going and see you on the beach brother!!!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother, fish on!😁👌

[@drumcondraapache521]

Great info and I have taken it on board as going to Lanzarote in september fishing . Thanks Billy . Up the Dubs fishing Ps Puerto del Carmen.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Pat, have a great time in Lanzarote! Hope you hook some real beasts 😁👌

[@wayneharris7534]

What more can I say about this vlog other than absolutely stunning. As per usual . You have constantly produced interesting and informative videos . And have always explained verbally why you have used different types of lures and tackle . To catch a fish in different situations.and venues. You visit.. Which air goes towards making a very enjoyable video to watch. Anyway brother as always keep yourself safe and well mate.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

You are too kind Wayne! Android words are much appreciated. Thanks Brother, see you on the beach 😁👌

[@patattenborough9204]

I'm shouting at my phone 😆 The sleepless nights of what did I get wrong..A Really entertaining video Billy..Tight lines

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother, doesn't always go our way! But , glad you liked it bud😁👌

[@Rogalandfishingadventure]

Ahh Billy, amazing video once again and good to show people that it’s not always easy to catch fish here in Norway. I had a go yesterday with some 40 & 80g Jiggs after seeing your videos . Managed 2 whiting 🙃. One of them was smaller than the jig 🤣. Anyways thanks once again for sharing your experience with us 👍 tight lines man and hopefully you have a better time of it in your next video 👏👏

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Like I tell people! the fishing is good here, but not necessarily easy. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@L-lp9fl]

Great watching Billy. better luck next time 👋

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Leon, let's hope so 😁👌

[@distressor6770]

Awesome to watch these different fish. I live and fish in Australia so this is awesome to me. Always wanted to visit Norway 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

What a coincidence, I've always wanted to fish in Australia! Fish from other waters fascinate me too. Glad you liked it Brother, thanks 😁👌

[@dazlee3257]

Nice one Billy 👍 You need one of those trout float tube things that you dangle your legs through to go out and get an angle on them 😅

[@Billyfishing_watch]

A belly boat 🤬 what I need is some decent rocks, with some elevation! That's not too much to ask for, is it!🤣 Thanks Daz😁👌

[@mrdooza9935]

Great video Billy, I feel for you loosing all those fish. Better luck next time. Tight lines my friend.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Dooza! You win some you lose some, Glad you liked it Brother 😁👌

[@seafishingjunky733]

Enjoyed the video billy ,a hard session for you there mate,full marks for effort,shame some times them snags in the water spoil a great spot, unlucky there billy,still caught a couple of nice fish 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

There are no ups, if there are no downs! Isn't that just a fact of life. Glad you liked it, thanks brother 😁👌

[@simoncurrie1023]

Oh and keep the videos coming there awesome

[@djgrazer1974]

Good effort Billy... Ive fish up in Bodo and its the exact same.. the big Fjord at Bodo is a nightmare to fish, one side of it has a ledge the same as where u were fishing 🎣... Hook up and get snagged all the time... And to be fare, i think thats how all the locals use boats...easy peasy... anyway as per good video... cheers 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I think it gets boring, if there's no risk! That's why I like shore angling. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@davidyoung9635]

Don't you go in the drink! The drink goes in you! Much love bro.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

🤣👌 Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@carldawson832]

Unlucky billy mate after all the graft a stupid ledge blew it 4 ya . Love the show billy all the best from GRIMSBY

[@Billyfishing_watch]

You know it Carl! Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@KerbsideClassics]

nice one billy another great video mate

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Brother, glad you liked it 😁👌

[@adrianbryant7342]

Great stuff Billy as usual you the man. Why they put that ruddy rock ledge right where you wanted to fish Grrrrr 😊

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I know right! The North gods have got some explaining to do! 🤣 Thanks Brother, glad you liked it 😁 👌

[@RyanSmart-x7g]

Ahhh my heart broke for ya when the line snapped on that big fish Billy. Dying to know what it was and size now haha

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Me too! 🤬 Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@yvindvestby9511]

Great video :) I live in Lofoten, great place for fishing.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

How lucky you are! Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@Billyfishing_watch]

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[@Billyfishing_watch]

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[@yvindvestby9511]

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[@paologugliuzza6766]

Hi, nice video, thanks; are you thinking of taking a trip on Saltstraumen?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi. no! I have other plans for this year, but who knows maybe next year. Thanks Brother 😁 👌

[@paologugliuzza6766]

@@Billyfishing_watch Thanks you, ciaooo

[@ofgodandman7337]

Billy...Here in Alaska when I have the same kind of structure, I work them really slow at first and play them for a long time to wear them out, pull them up and let them go down multiple rounds, before cranking them up to the surface.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Sometimes editing can be deceiving! It did not play out the way it was in the video. Also the fish were much bigger than anticipated. Last fish was at least 30 lbs. But thanks for the tip Brother 😁👌

[@NiallHarmey]

Billy great video classic version of Murphy's law i know that feeling but fair play for continuing to try for me this is part of the addiction we call fishing Can i ask the sniper xt is that the Shimano coltsniper xt? Ive heard good things about that rod how do you rate the xt? Cheers bud

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Niall. Yep that's why they called it fishing! The XT is made by a company called mad mouse! They are based in China. A fantastic heavy show rod. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@raymitchell4220]

I think I'd be so frustrated I'd go in after the buggers even if it was cold, thanks and take care Billy, Norfolk Ray

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I am afraid that would be the end of me Ray! I can't swim a stroke 🤣 but the thought did cross my mind. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@garycreasey4538]

😢😢😢 felt for ya billy boi. Still love the vid that's fishing as u well know . The highs and lows of a great sport . You'll smash a goodun next time

[@Billyfishing_watch]

I hope so Brother! Glad you liked it, anyway. Thanks bud😁👌

[@rowansmith3458]

Cracking vid Billy! Any thoughts on the sniper xt?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

The XT, anyone who gets one. Fall in love! Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@andilimer1314]

Great content....I feel your loss..!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Go with Cod Brother 🤣 glad you liked it 😁👌

[@RedBloodCat1]

good video, might i ask why you use a jig with hooks at the top instead of an "butt" hook? I would think the butt hook would have a better hooking change?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

There are a few reasons why I fish the hooks in this orientation. The first is it does not hang up as often, the second reason is it damages the fish less often. You should remember that most fish feed by vacuum, and suck the entire lure into its mouth. So when you strike the hooks set in its mouth rather than in its throat. I changed to this method a few years ago, it is much more effective in all these ways! Thanks brother 😁👌

[@skunkworksinc.]

hi Billy, noob when it comes to fishing, I went fishing in Stavanger recently and managed to catch some Pollack from the shore.... but depending on where I went it was a bit hit and miss with a lot of locals mentioning depth and too shallow in certain parts...... do you have any advice regarding depth amongst other factors when short fishing with lures.... bare in mind, I am noob ... any advice greatly appreciated from any experienced folks... thanks

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi bud. In honesty there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to fishing! You can catch pollock from 30 meters down, or even on the surface! But they are generally in places where there is at least five meters of water or more! But these fish generally haunt along the edges of structure! They can be deep or shallow, so if they're not in the deep, then fish the shallow too. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@skunkworksinc.]

@@Billyfishing_watch Thanks, great content btw

[@paulleclercq8086]

Heart breaking mark , Billy on wards to the next fish

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes Brother, on to the next fish! Thanks bud 😁👌

[@jdl.1234]

Thanks for sharing.......

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Anytime brother 😁👌

[@jimmygallowmusic7981]

Bill quick question for you if you don’t mind answering the name of the app your using for the depth please, I’m only recently getting back into fishing and would think this would be a great help to me

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Lowrence navigation, is what it's called! But they're all the same, it doesn't matter which one you get.

[@jimmygallowmusic7981]

@@Billyfishing_watch thank you kindly appreciate the reply heading out to do a bit tomorrow I’ll give it a go

[@chrisbree3467]

So frustrating for you Billy. Losing all those big fish must have driven you nuts. Sound advice about how you’re going to land your fish. I fish my local pier regularly mainly because of my mobility problems and the amount of people who come and ask to borrow my drop net to land a good fish. Surely they know what they are likely to catch ie smoothound or rays and yeti they come unprepared. Don’t get me started. Catch you next time Billy 🐟🇳🇴

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Chris, it's a common story! Some people like to learn slowly. Glad you liked it Brother 😁👌

[@Whiteandpolite21]

You were doing an Irish jiga and it didn't end well busy☘️ 🎣

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Not this time! But that's why they call it fishing, thanks Brother 😁👌

[@mikefroelich]

@Billyfishing_watch could you explain why, unless I’m misunderstanding, your leader has a high breaking strength then your main line. Wouldn’t flipping it mean minimizing lost tackle to snags and breaks? Not doubting your setup just trying to understand the setup a bit more. Thanks!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hi Mike. Leaders are always heavier than the main line. As an angler we tried to find the perfect balance! between casting distance, and durability. In this case the circumstances demanded this type of tackle. If you're suggesting a heavier mainline than a leader, what will happen is! You won't be able to cast so far. The current will pick up your jig and it won't sync to the bottom, you will also not have the distance to reach the fish. Or get enough line on the reel to be able to fish that depth of water. Hope this helps out, thanks Brother 😁👌

[@VanB1276]

Hi Billy, would a long surf casting rod work to get them up quicker?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

No! The kelp shelf was too wide, and the deep water ran right up against it. What would have helped was some elevation. There is no room there for surf gear. And past experience the fish would have done the same thing anyway. They were not 10 lb fish! They were closer to 30 lb fish. It is even difficult to land them from a pier when they are this size. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@VanB1276]

@@Billyfishing_watch build a raft or something haha. Sucks looks such a good spot

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@VanB1276 unfortunately! sometimes you just have to walk away! 😭

[@simoncurrie1023]

Hi Billy.... just wondering is a penn spinfisher 4500 v1 any good for using in Norway ....thanks for any advice brother

[@Billyfishing_watch]

If it is anything like a daiwa BG 4,500, then yes! Honestly I don't own one, so I don't really have an opinion. But I am sure it will do most types of fishing in Norway. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@mime4331]

That's the reality. Sometimes the rocks give a true nightmare of a fishing.

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes they do! But it's worth it in the end, thanks Brother 😁👌

[@gashacker1]

Great determination!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Thanks Hacker, much appreciated Brother 😁 i

[@briainhennessy8656]

All hail the sniper xt,,,, I have centuries zippys etc but the sniper xt is my favourite rod,,, even double shots of painted ray on the surf beaches chucking a 5oz lead

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes! All hail the sniper XT 🤣 but I think it matters match this time, Gerard! What soon it will have retrobrution, brother 😁👌

[@davidyoung537]

Do you know if all the snipers are as good as each other or are some weights better rods as blanks can vary ?

[@briainhennessy8656]

@@davidyoung537 one is 30g to 80 and the other is 50 to 120g I prefer the heavier one as it chucks a 4/5iz lead and hauls 4/5 mackerel up a pier wall no bother,, gave mine 3 years and it owes me nothing

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@davidyoung537 they are all the same!

[@davidyoung537]

@@Billyfishing_watch thanks Billy, just found your channel such great content

[@davidbradley6681]

Bad luck billy but always another day😊

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yes there is, thanks David 😁👌

[@Sittin.]

1:26 I can give you the best tip to get more fish. Ask the locals where you can get a really "godt haill". You´ll be surprised how good that is 👍

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Unfortunately I'm no longer there, but thanks anyway brother 😁👌

[@Sittin.]

@@Billyfishing_watch OK you can just google it for future trips. I mean it works anywhere 😉

[@Sittin.]

@@Billyfishing_watch If you´re still in Norway you can ask allmost anyone. But it works great anywhere in the world. Or just google it 😉

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@Sittin. I'm finding it hard to get lucky with the fish! Never mind one of the local girls 🤣

[@justso1823]

Billy no dinner 😂😂😂

[@Billyfishing_watch]

😭😭🤣👌

[@ChupapiSalamander]

What type of lures are those😅?

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Fast jigs, and slow jigs! Thanks bud😁👌

[@ChupapiSalamander]

Great video 👍 Thanks for the answer

[@godly2k]

Hey Billy, if you are close to Mo i Rana, Nordland around 15-22 sept and you want to fish for big halibut from boat, hit me up!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Who knows, let's see what the future brings. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@jonas8718]

Nice to see, i am at Saltstraumen at the Moment

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Hope it goes well for you! Thanks Brother 😁 👌

[@TheSkurla]

hello, any plans to fish in bodø??? if there is any would nice to know when, would like to fish with u 😊😅😎

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Unfortunately I have no idea! But who knows, thanks Brother 😁👌

[@TheSkurla]

just let me know if u end up in bodø, will join u any time!!🙂

[@russellking9762]

That mackerel would have been a good live bait

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Live baiting is forbidden in Norway! Thanks Brother

[@curran429]

Yay. Sunday complete!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Glad you liked it Brother, thanks 😁👌

[@roddorman8292]

First cast fish, you make me sick 😂

[@Billyfishing_watch]

That little tidler! nothing to be sick about 🤣 thanks Brother 😁👌

[@DianeNomadz]

Challenging conditions to say the least!

[@Billyfishing_watch]

They sure were! But it makes the good days, better. Thanks Brother 😁👌

[@paulrainsford1953]

Hard fishing....

[@Billyfishing_watch]

It sure was, thanks Paul 😁👌

[@ScottishLureFishing2024]

try castin on a angle bro instead of straight out tht might work mate

[@Billyfishing_watch]

No! That just made it worse, thanks Brother 😁👌

[@CaptJazzmag]

Scunnered! 😞

[@Billyfishing_watch]

Yep!🤬 But what can you do 😁👌

[@CaptJazzmag]

@@Billyfishing_watch Fish on brother, fish on! 🎣

[@Billyfishing_watch]

@CaptJazzmag see you on the beach Captain 😁👌

[@leifpersson9192]

whats up the "parkingson-on.meth" fishing style anyway? chill out a bit for gods sake...

[@leifpersson9192]

@@Billyfishing_watch haha, i have never seen anyone jig like that, ive been fishing allot in sweden and norway, been on 100's of tourboats and stuff, closest thing to this is was a arabic man who went down into squat position and almost jumped up to pump his rod. Anyway im gonna give you a tip, A wiggler torsk or gnosjö, its a flat piece of shiny metall (theres with colours too) with a off-center wieght so when u pull it in a slow long pull it spins upwards in water and when u let it fall it will slowly dance from side to side and kinda slowfall and the fishes cant resist these type of lures, all scandinavic oldschool fishermen knows about these lures and exsisted for a very long time and u can take a rubber colourfull squid to pull over the hook if they want that, they come from 28g uptowards (what ive found and have) 600grams... if theres currently allot of small sej wich theres normally is in norway i suggest use the biggest 3wayhook in the box to get throu the scholl. Take it as you want becuse from my experience the fish your fishing (apart from makrill and salmon/trout) like it slow can bite at fast speeds sure but i think you missing ALLOT of fish doing it that way.. cheers and skitfiske!

[@leifpersson9192]

@@Billyfishing_watch haha, i came up with the funniest context to your video, 2 norwegian fishermen was out fishing watching you fishing: norwegian 1 says: What is he doing? norwegian 2 replies: He probably lost his wallet!