Back On The Bass! Sea Fishing The Bristol Channel Shore Brean April 2024

[@paulwalkey9672]

Nothing Better then a couple of Mates on the beach catching up on the gossip & catching some tidy bass .

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Paul yes we usually put the world to rights while waiting for the fish to bite!! We’ve been fishing together over 40 years now most weeks and still enjoy each other’s company!!! Thanks very much for watching cheers Ian

[@Vander009]

2 legends back on the shore 🐟 🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

The two oldest KZbin fishermen I’m sure!!! 😂😂🎣👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Awesome as always Ian buddy n Chris stay safe n well both see you out there

[@ianclarkfishing]

Do glad you enjoyed the video It makes all the effort worthwhile Tight lines mate cheers Ian

[@Nicknofish]

Great video as always Ian. Never thought i would see the day when there would be more bass caught than cod! It's sort of weird . Tight lines and cheers for now.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Nick lovely to hear from you again! When we first started fishing there about 40 years ago we hardly caught any bass at all so it’s great to see them thriving!! Thanks for watching cheers Ian

[@gordoncarass2360]

Some nice Bass there! Always enjoy your videos and the way you handle the fish, minimum fuss and a quick release. Brilliant!

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Gordon so pleased that you enjoy the videos it makes all the effort worthwhile! Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers Ian

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Cheers Guys … your so lucky to have a beach like Brean only a short journey from home. Love my beach fishing and find digging my own lug almost as addictive as the fishing. Good to see use getting your rewards with those 3 nice Bass. Thanks Guys take care 👍🎣🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Stephen lovely to hear from you again! I guess we both sometimes forget how lucky we are …. It’s certainly nice just being able to get there , dig, fish and be home in about 4 hours or so. Tight lines mate cheers Ian

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

hi ian and chris , great session that nice to see the bass coming in . i nearly went to brean on friday evening . catch up with you both on a beach somewhere ian . take care mate

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi mate yes Friday was when we were there 🙄 Maybe get together on Sunday if you’re free??? Message me if you want to join us? Cheers Ian

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

Brilliant to see you back mate. Really enjoyed that video. It looks such a lovely venue to fish, and I love the idea of digging your own bait first.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Tom lovely to hear from you Fresh lug definitely the best bait for the venue though in our advancing years (mid sixties now… where did that time go?) our backs don’t enjoy it too much That said it certainly adds to the satisfaction gained and sense of achievement I think! If you’re ever this way you would be very welcome to join us both as we discuss your videos frequently on the beach!! Cheers ian

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

@@ianclarkfishing that's a really kind offer mate, thank you. I will definitely take you up on that. 🙂

[@ianclarkfishing]

@christchurchanglingcentre5428 you are very welcome any time I’m on Facebook so you can get me on messenger 🎣👍

[@KeefsCattys]

That looks like a very difficult beach to fish, that requires a lot of angling skill and experience . You two deserve your rewards. Well done indeed . Tight lines guys .

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi lovely to hear from you! Actually as long as the weather is reasonable ( not too windy) it’s quite easy but does take a bit of getting used to…. There are no snags out there you just have to be prepared to move quite frequently as the tide pushes up the beach!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers Ian

[@glencronin1592]

3 nice fish gents, nice to see you both out fishing and enjoying yourself, thanks for the video Ian.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎣🎣🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

You are very welcome as always Glen! We always enjoy our fishing together but of course a few nice fish make it a bit more special for sure!!! Thanks very much for watching cheers Ian

[@motorsnutts6594]

Nice one gents , some lovely silver bars , on free bait !!! great to see you both out again,appreciate your efforts 🎣👍🏼👍🏼

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes we always try to dig our own bait when possible though we both struggle with our backs as we enter later life unfortunately!! On the plus side there are millions of lug on that beach and it’s definitely the best bait there too!!! Thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers Ian

[@motorsnutts6594]

@@ianclarkfishing have you tried a bait pump before? I have never tried one, bit newfangled for me , but apparently it do take the strain out of digging just I think there is a knack to it,

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes I’ve seen someone pumping there and it seemed relatively easy but it damaged a lot of the worms he got out Definitely worth considering moving forward!!🎣👍

[@mikesaul8711]

Baitdigging paid off!!,well done lads,great upload, lovely location. Fantastic bass.kind regards Mike. Norfolk. Tight lines lad's.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike lovely to hear from you again! The freshly dug lug definitely works on Brean but we are both beginning to find it hard on our backs as we get older!!😂 However it’s definitely worth the effort and is rewarding when it results in some nice fish!! Thanks as always for watching cheers Ian

[@martyn1899]

Hi Ian. Great to see you and Chris on the bass again. Remembering your amazing April session last year, i've planned to go there next Tues afternoon/evening on the way back from appointment in The Midlands. This has ramped up my excitement! I notice you probably leave rod bags in the car - that seems like a great plan with all the sand😅 All the best. Martyn.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Martyn lovely to hear from you again! Nice tide next Tuesday there should be fish about for sure!!! Yes we make up the rods by the car and travel light as there’s plenty of moving back with the tide! Heard of a 9lb bass a few days ago so the bigger ones are about!! Cheers Ian

[@martyn1899]

@ianclarkfishing thanks for the added tips! I fished it in early Nov when (as foretold) the lug were milky and skinny. Following, your video, I'm hoping that these look more suitable. Size 1s for me; size 4 is hardcore!! All the best buddy. Love your content🙂

[@ianclarkfishing]

@martyn1899 👍🎣

[@onemorecast5150]

Lovely session lads , good conditions and cracking bass. Stay safe and tight lines. Mike.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike Yes conditions were really ideal I would have been surprised if we didn’t catch something Perfect height tide and tabling waves just right for mr bass!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers Ian

[@johntaylor4035]

Another great session Ian great video as usual keep it up let’s hope for a great spring/summer 👌🏻

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi John yes hopefully signs that the fishing is starting to get better Always nice to see the spring bass coming inshore A bit of settled weather now and we will be hitting Chesil soon hopefully Thanks as always for watching cheers Ian

[@carldawson832]

Hi Ian and Chris, you both ok, nice one for the vid chaps. Well done on the bass ,a nice stamp of fish. It's still dabs ,flounders n the odd big whiting still lingering about on the humber . All the best from GRIMSBY

[@ianclarkfishing]

Don’t worry Carl I have it on good authority that the bass and smoothound are heading up the east coast as we speak!!!😂 So pleased you enjoyed the video again I really appreciate your continued support!!! Cheers Ian

[@derekjefferson1324]

Hi - nice session, I really enjoy your videos, always have, find them watchable and look forward to them trust you are both keeping well Go Steady

[@ianclarkfishing]

So kind of you Derek I know you have been watching them for years now so I’m glad that they aren’t boring you!! It’s sometimes difficult to make them interesting or different We are both fine thanks apart from the usual aches and pains us 60 + year olds get!!😂😂 Tight lines cheers Ian

[@derekjefferson1324]

Ha Ha know the feeling ! Wait still you are 70 + (twice as bad) Ha Ha - again Hence why we now only fish accessible locations ! ! Cheers

[@ianclarkfishing]

Me and Chris definitely giving serious thought to how much longer we can keep doing the long walk on Chesil!!! I hate getting old!!!😂😂

[@MrHippo12]

I managed to get to this beach last week as we were visiting friends in Frome but had our dogs rather than my rods but I’m keen to return and give it a go some time soon Loving the videos

[@ianclarkfishing]

So glad you are enjoying the videos! You must give it a try there… it’s becoming a better beach in the summer with the lack of cod in recent years….. bass sole and rays especially!! Thanks for watching cheers Ian

[@troywales983]

enjoyed that ,thanks you have now wetted my appetite for a saturday session on the same beach ,so this saturday will see me walking in your footsteps ATB les

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah I’m not around Saturday but may be giving it another shot on Sunday if the weather permits!!! You must let me know how you get on!!! We’ve left a few there for you mate!😂👍🎣 cheers Ian

[@troywales983]

@@ianclarkfishing ok as long as every thing goes to plan i will let you know how it goes ,i will also do my best to leave you a few 😂ATB les

[@ianclarkfishing]

@troywales983 thanks for being so kind to me 😂😂😂

[@troywales983]

@@ianclarkfishing hi ian ,i had a evening session on that beach after not a bite , used some nice bought lug and squid ,there where about 15 others fishing along the same stretch ,and as far as i know only 1 small bass came out ,ATB les

[@ianclarkfishing]

@troywales983 I left them there for you mate…… You have let me down!!! In fairness my son Sam fished Saturday with you on Brean and blanked too the tide a bit neapy I will be down there again soon to catch the fish you left for me 😂😂😂 cheers Ian

[@richardreynolds1030]

Nice one lads bass are in . I will be back out soon 🐟🐟 good luck on your next trip out 🐟🐟

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers mate You had a nice session on the down with Jack too I see well done 👍

[@richardreynolds1030]

@ianclarkfishing thanks mate video out soon 👍 🐟

[@ianclarkfishing]

@richardreynolds1030 look forward to seeing it mate!!

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

Great session , some good fish there 👍👍🤠

[@ianclarkfishing]

Nice to see a few fish hitting the beach at last it’s been a long hard winter!! Hopefully it’s a sign of better fishing to come 🤞 Thanks as always for watching cheers Ian

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

@@ianclarkfishing I’m a fine weather angler these days so not been out in the storms , but hopefully get out and in to some bass myself soon 👍👍🤠

[@ianclarkfishing]

Signs are certainly that better weather on the way.., Though I can see the sea from here in my lounge and it’s a washing machine today!!🙄

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

@@ianclarkfishing I live on the north wales coast, but I was just coming over the mountain and hit a massive hail storm , the joys of springtime in wales 😂

[@ianclarkfishing]

@c.h.fieldsports9876 🙄❄️

[@gary-dn4uw]

Nice video lads 🐟👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers Gary thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers Ian

[@gosnest]

Fair play to you for releasing your bass, I like that although I love to take a fish home for the table myself. Bass are starting to show here on the south east coast of Ireland on lures now, hope to capitalise with the northern winds forecast this week.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Keith yes we keep the odd fish…. In fact Chris took the last one home for tea. I envy you having clear water on your doorstep to enable you to lure fish…. Visibility in the Bristol Channel is about zero…. However that does mean fish feed happily in the day so it’s not all bad news!!! Take care tight lines cheers Ian

[@gosnest]

With all these storms over winter our water clarity has been poor, only caught seven bass on lures since late November.

[@ianclarkfishing]

@gosnest lighter winds hopefully in the coming weeks mate!!!👍

[@reiverone]

Hi guys, really enjoy watching your videos, the relaxed unhurried approach to your fishing is so calming. One question, why do you use small hooks when bass have quite large mouths. Till your next video, tight lines to you both. Arthur.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Arthur nice to hear from you!! Glad you enjoy the videos I don’t think you need anything above a size one for the lug we rarely lose a fish plus there is always a good chance of a big sole or two on the smaller hooks Smaller lighter hooks also seem to produce more bites we think But it’s just personal preference really Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers Ian

[@James_Howell_Fishing]

Nice one Ian, might have to dust the rods off 🙂

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi James certainly felt like there were a few fish about I’m sure we will see you down there again soon Cheers Ian

[@john45305]

Great fishing again guys, well done. Can I ask. Which Carpark did you use or the closest to where you was on the Brean Beach. Thanks in advance

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi John so glad you enjoyed the video! We park opposite Brean village hall on the grass verge ( avoiding yellow lines traffic warden is seriously on it!) There is a cut through to the beach to the right of the hall You can park on the beach until I think 5pm but there is a charge and don’t if the tide is 12.5 m or above!!! Cheers Ian

[@rogermarsh8924]

Hi Ian I follow you here on KZbin to gain my fishing knowledge as have learned so much from you. I would love to fish brean beach like you so I could dig some fresh bait but I’m struggling to find parking down there via google maps. I am from the midlands and don’t know that area, is there anywhere to park within reason to the beach that you can park a medium wheelbase man. Thanks in advance

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Roger I replied on your message you sent earlier! Cheers ian

[@AlanSkilton]

Hiya Ian I am going down to Burnham on sea on an impromptu visit for a few days and hoping to take my tackle with me for hopefully a couple of sessions in the day. I wondered if you had any advice about where to fish and alike ? Thanks in advance if you get the chance , I know you are a very busy guy and Chris too.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Alan lovely to hear from you! The bass starting to show in the area…. Brean very close fishing 3 hours up to high and an hour down…. Some nice tides next week. You can also fish Burnham sea wall over high which can be productive If you go into Thyers tackle in Highbridge and speak to Russ he is always helpful too Bait wise plenty of lug on Brean and Berrow beaches plus Russ has other baits If pushed fish Brean on an evening high tide with lug for best chance Good luck cheers Ian

[@AlanSkilton]

@@ianclarkfishing Thank you very much for that , I really appreciate it.

[@ianclarkfishing]

@AlanSkilton no problem 👍🎣

[@letswetaline]

How deep is the water that you are casting in to? It looks very shallow? Thanks for the video - L C

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi lovely to hear from you! Good question and it’s definitely shallow water… at bout 100 yards I guess 3 feet maybe but we’ve had bass and sole closer than that before!! It’s such a shallow incline on the beach which is why it comes in at walking pace sometimes Fish can be at any distance but if pressed I would say 200-300 yards out ideal in probably 4-5 feet of water for best chance which obviously means walking the rods back with the incoming tide Thanks for watching cheers Ian

[@jamiesmart9016]

Great vid as usual i really enjoy your vids. Me and a friend are fishing here next Sunday. Any advice on rigs/ hook size would be much appreciated. I usually just put pulleys out with big baits on rough ground. So this is a bit different for me 😅 was thinking about 3 hook clipped down rigs?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Jamie lovely tide Sunday I may be there too!!! 3 hook clip down perfectly ok size 1 hooks?? Just load the bait on there!! Definitely a lug venue!!! We use pulley rigs but even simple flapper rigs will work Cheers ian

[@jamiesmart9016]

Brilliant thank you hopefully see you down there

[@ianclarkfishing]

@jamiesmart9016 👍🎣

[@jamiesmart9016]

Also Ian I've heard you mention about not clipping the wires in on lead is this to stop the lead sinking and getting stuck in the sand? Or is it just a personal choice. Sorry for all the questions. Thanks Jamie

[@ianclarkfishing]

@jamiesmart9016 We never put grips in on the first cast as the very soft mud can result in getting totally stuck and you have to pull for a break Further up the beach it’s fine to do that but we generally don’t unless there’s a big wind/ lateral tide . A slightly moving lead seems to produce better bites and hook holds. Cheers Ian

[@goldthorp1366]

What carpark do you use

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi I park opposite Brean village hall on the grass verge ( not behind the yellow lines or you will get a ticket) and there’s a path just to the right of the hall to the beach Cheers ian

[@goldthorp1366]

@ianclarkfishing cheers Ian keep up the good work. Soon be smoothhound and bream time

[@ianclarkfishing]

@goldthorp1366 yay!!! 👍🎣

[@Be-lucky-my-friend]

Both GPs I know,,, but zize 4s,,,, gotta call Chris the surgeon general from now on 🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ha ha great stuff!!! I must admit size 4 a bit too small for me on Brean!!! We’ve had a few hounds there in the past few years and he’s been destroyed by them on occasion!!😂 cheers Ian

[@Dackdrillsvanlife]

he blags 2 big bass go on blagger

[@ianclarkfishing]

🎣👍😂