I thought the Sea looked a bit Bassy!

[@mark2035]

Great video. Love the way you talk us through it. Almost like we were there with you. Makes it more listenable. When the weather gets worse I will give it a try. Too many tourists ATM.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Mark yea I know what you mean about the busy beaches seem to be more than Pre lockdowns ! Thanks for your kind comments

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

Those feeders have worked for me when packed with loads of oily mackerel chum. Attracts them towards my bait more than when used without, when using 2 rods.

[@trampster7306]

Another great video thanks Matt! Dover Sole was a nice surprise, and a Bass is always welcome when things are a bit slow. No finger stalls here - I've got a Breakaway Cannon on my Vertix rod and swear by it. In a moment of madness last year I bought another bargain 15ft rod to go with the Vertix, but the reel seat screw is above the reel seat so can't fit a Cannon to it. That rod is having a clean up & going back on the market! Only been out once this year - chest/breathing issues not good so I have to avoid the cold and wet. Tight lines, stay safe & well - Dave. 🎣🎣👍👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Oh yea something to watch out for those fixed reel seats. I’m sure that will be a good rod for someone at least. Hopefully some better warmer, drier weather for us then.

[@robregist]

Likewise on the health front. It's good to have Matt and Fishing with Cal to keep me occupied... please 👍🙂

[@glencronin1592]

Nice one Matt. 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Glen

[@mikesaul8711]

Totally, bass sea,all day long.....Nice sole,thanks for posting, kind regards Mike. Norfolk 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Mike you got the vibe of this video 👍😃

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Mike you got the vibe of this video 👍😃

[@billstone3629]

Great video, informative and a joy to watch. Love the honesty and that infectious laugh! Tight lines.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Very generous thanks Bill !

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

Awesome mate well in!! Great video 🎣🎣🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks 🙏

[@nicholascavie2464]

Another good video cobber weather here cold wind big swell rain no fishing 4 a while cant remember may rot being around in my time fishing there in my teens .Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hello again mate, interesting you saying there used to be no may rot - global warming perhaps ? Enjoy your cold Australian climate , it’s lovely and warm here if you ever fancy a hot climate come to the U.K. 😂😂

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Nice Vid . Wessex rig , 6/0 - 3/0 . Mackerel head on the 6/0 running ledger . lug or crab on the top snood . 20- 30 yards out ,can be deadly .

[@SaltwaterAngler]

👍

[@cgws3064]

As always another fab video. I use electrical tape on my finger. I find it useful in the box too.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

yes, have just edited a lure fishing video and i mention the tape as a must have too. I don't like it as my finger protector though on the beach gear. It's a bit cumbersome. B ut its a definite must have. Thanks for watching and appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@stephenking78]

Really enjoyed the video, cheers Matt

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Pleasure , really appreciate the comment

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

Casting tip for a couple of extra yards try ( after cast gets away) Dropping rod down stops friction from the rings on the line. As lead falls from sky so should the rod. You'll be surprised at extra distance it gives you...

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good one will try this 👍

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

@@SaltwaterAngler honest the friction makes a big difference

[@larrylad44larry5]

Love your videos keep them coming

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes sir !

[@dahutful]

Youre a champ - love it. Thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha one day I’ll be a champ once I’ve had lots of chump moments

[@dahutful]

@@SaltwaterAngler I really like this kind of video from you. Youve greatly improved you camera perspective work, getting all those cameras into play. I counted what looks like 3 different ones. Your editing has taken off in leaps, too. Some nice cutaways, tension builders, and close ups. Best of all- no sponsor endorsements. Yay!

[@niallharmey7337]

Nice video Matt always enjoy seeing them good to see the sole and eel. Congratulations on the bass

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Niall , Always love a Bass.

[@terpkilla6674]

Tip! Braid and gravel don't mix use shock leader

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha good tip but it’s a trade off , clean ground only !

[@mark3995]

Perseverance always pays off great content👌👌👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hello Mark , thanks 😊

[@iancairns7398]

I always you Elastoplast elastic fabric, ideal when using braid and it means you don't have to use a cumbersome finger cover.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea good tip. I like that idea although when it gets wet i've had problems.

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Rough water equals oxegenated water =active fish Nice vid as always 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes indeed , I think your spot on it’s the oxygenated water that has always produced the bigger fish for me too.

[@fishingbob7261]

Great video 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Cheers for watching

[@ian_i.o.m495]

Only one bait for bass for me, fresh peeler crab. Great vid new sub 👍👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Welcome 👍 great bait peeler

[@roymichaeldeanable]

I caught an eel smaller than yours when I was still at school and my Mother cooked it, not a lot of meat...some 60 years ago

[@mickwalsh8136]

Excellent upload again Matt, I've been with you since the early days,to many ads tho in this short vid

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Mick, yea it’s a tricky one with those ads. I personally use premium now so don’t see them and can download KZbin vids. To a point I’m at the mercy of the adverts I deselect them when I can as a creator. Also if I ran videos without ads it seems that KZbin are less likely to show my videos and I want them to be seen as much as possible because I do put a lot of effort in to making them . Hope that makes sense. So yes I know you have been following for ages and it’s appreciated 👍

[@brucespanner6756]

Hi love your Vidio. One question I am still looking for a kenzaki 14 Rod . Were could I view them. I am in Somerset

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ohh I’m not sure , anyone help out Bruce ?

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

I definitely think scent has a small percentage to play, peeler crab or black lug oil. In the bigger tides… tangent, Have you ever caught a bass on garlic? And have you ever heard that bass don’t like nicotine where the scent may transfer onto dead baits from a smokers hands?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I have yes, and there used to be a thing where the driver never caught. apparently serin from steering wheel puts the off. Worth thinking about when you fish with 4 of you and the driver always catches less ?

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

@@SaltwaterAnglerhmmmm intriguing 🤔

[@lunacy1971]

Went bait pumping last night and the may rot was 4 inches deep in thick sludge on the sand at dungeness ...had to move somewhere else to avoid it ....hopefully wont be around long ..

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes i think thats it now with those south westerlies and falling tides - fingers crossed

[@WolfricLupus]

Those swimfeeders you mention at timestamp 6:45 I used many times in the (fairly distant now) past and they totally work for a bunch of species but are particularly good for black bream I think. I don't have one at the moment, but I'm trying to figure out a way of using small, used, onion net-bags for the same purpose. I reckon I have my technioque for that sorted hypothetically but it remains to seen what happens when I try it for real.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

sounds like a fun experiment ! You will have to let us know how you get on !

[@bigmoncrief6071]

I made my own using old style plastic film canisters with a bunch of holes drilled in them. With a small hole drilled top and bottom they fit on the wire of a long tail bomb. Definitely works for bream and for whiting in winter. I'm always surprised more sea fishermen don't try things like this. Everyone goes on about scent trails. This seems like an obvious thing to try.

[@jimdavids6708]

Do you ever live bait for bass on float, we have had some good results using small mullet

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes theres a 9lb Bass i used using live bait on the channel. I probably lost a few subscribers but as you say it does attract the fish - Ive had three 8 lb plus fish on live bait.

[@MAHareyoureal]

May I ask what are the types of fish we are allowed to keep if we go sea fishing?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea , good question. There is a readily available list of minimum sizes for the length of fish. In addition seasonal restrictions on bass size and numbers. You might also want to consider not keeping unpalatable fish. There are also bans on silver eels for example. Add to the list regional restrictions so things like bass nursery areas are no keep areas. So check out the lists in places like British sea fishing website.

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

As for the finger protection. Only needed if an anglers casting timing is off...

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yep i see what you are saying but with a 5 Oz weight and braid im glad when i remember mine !

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

@@SaltwaterAngler fair point but when I was a casting instructor i taught timing timing timing.... I used to use 15lb braid, 80lb leader and green top impact shield lead. 7 or 8oz i believe.. With good timing makes for a better longer cast.... But to each his own.

[@thestanchannel563]

Amazing vids! A quick question do you ever think you’ll get into river spinning?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

It’s more likely than me getting in to carp fishing ! Yes a lot of my older fishing was done on rivers , I could and have learnt a lot from sea trout fishing too. Maybe but still lots to do in the salt

[@davidstorton910]

I've used those ground bait holders and the tide just kept washing my weight out and loose

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes they need some fine tuning I reckon or added lead !

[@trampster7306]

@@SaltwaterAngler Some of the guys on one of the forums a few months ago were talking about Tronixpro Bait capsules. There is a Tronix video about them on KZbin. The theory seems to be you can put fragile baits in the tube above the weight, and use a long trace if you wish to do so. Seems a good idea to stop your worms or Prawns coming off the hook and heading for the horizon! I'll put a link to the KZbin video in a separate post below, as KZbin seem to be deleting posts with links again. 🙄🙄

[@trampster7306]

@@SaltwaterAngler kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGYo5ignp19bpo

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Brilliant as always, thanks Dave

[@jimdavids6708]

Is that Dungeness

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No ! Near Eastbourne this one Jim, I didnt give the venue away in case i caught a biggy- Always trying to balance the more secret marks with helping folks as much as possible

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

@@SaltwaterAngler 2nd rule of bass club, same as the first rule

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

🐟

[@SaltwaterAngler]

They need a bass icon !

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

@@SaltwaterAngler yes!! 😎