Chasing a Chesil Cod in Cold Clear Conditions Ferrybridge December 2022

Ian and Chris get out their thermal underwear on a freezing cold Chesil Beach and attempt to catch a cod or two in unfavourable conditions. Sea fishing from the UK shore

[@ianturner3033]

A pleasure as always.👏👏 A good assorted bag,🎣🎣🎣🎣 and some beautiful shots of the sun on the sea, with the usual glorious sunset.🌅 Thank you for sharing.👍👍 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks again for watching! Have a great Xmas and a happy new year cheers ian

[@philipbetteley9543]

Cheers Ian ( and Chris) the view from the top of the hill is majestic. Not sure if you realise but your vids are a god send to those of us who can no longer get out fishing, thanks very much very much appreciated.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah Philip that makes all the effort worthwhile!!!! It brought a smile to my face…. Merry Xmas and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

[@tac5399]

A fishing channel that Actually catch fish #awesome

[@ianclarkfishing]

@@tac5399 occasionally we manage to catch a few!!! Thankfully 😂😂😂 cheers ian

[@motorsnutts6594]

Thanks Ian and Chris, very enjoyable watch as always, appreciate you efforts as always 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ianclarkfishing]

And thanks to you for all your support it is very appreciated!!! Have a great Xmas and a happy new year cheers ian

[@motorsnutts6594]

@@ianclarkfishing your very welcome.All the best to you and all yours mate

[@ianclarkfishing]

👍🎣

[@kevinbuckler1085]

The Chesil champs strike again,you two never cease to amaze me. And a double shot of gilthead bream,in December,only Chesil could do that 😂😂🎣🐟

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes Kevin it just keeps surprising you doesn’t it…. That’s what makes it such a special place!!! Have a wonderful xmas mate thanks again for watching cheers ian

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@ianclarkfishing Thanks Ian,and to you,Chris and your family. Hopefully you might be able to get again before the end of the year 🤞🐟🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

👍🎣

[@paulbaker2959]

Always good to be out ian and a couple of nice codling as well 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers Paul thanks again for watching have a great Xmas see you next year!!! Cheers ian

[@onemorecast5150]

I am sitting in the lounge of a hotel in Torquay looking out at the sea with 50mph winds, rain lashing down and your notification pops up. An absolute tonic. Just waiting for the holiday period to finish so I can wet a line. Great video Ian. Stay safe and tight lines . Mike.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike yes it’s certainly blowing well up here too! That should stir things up a bit!! Thanks as always for watching and taking the time to comment Merry Christmas cheers ian

[@mikesaul8711]

Outstanding, Ian,Chris, top upload, fantastic setting as always. Merry Christmas, Mike, Norfolk. Tight lines.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike lovely to hear from you again! Glad you enjoyed the video! Happy Christmas and a fish filled new year to you! Cheers ian

[@KeefsCattys]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks Ian

[@ianclarkfishing]

You are very welcome thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment Merry Christmas cheers ian

[@glencronin1592]

Cheers Ian looks cold mate, nice session hope you and Chris have a great festive time, keep fishing 👍👍👍🥳🥳🥳

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks glen your kind words much appreciated as always! Have a great Xmas too! See you in the new year! Cheers ian

[@garymurray4878]

Enjoyed the film Ian at least your getting out all the best for the new year to you and Chris 👍🎣🎣tight lines 🎣🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks Gary!! Have a happy new year….. speak to you in 2023 no doubt!! 👍🎣 cheers ian

[@jrl623]

Very well done Sir ! I ve enjoyed this again !

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah so glad you enjoyed it…. Makes all the effort worthwhile! Cheers ian

[@fredhall4239]

Well done on getting out and catching a mixed bag in this cold weather, the Gilts must have been a right surprise this time of year but that's chesil for you, looks like the number of anglers there has dropped off along the beach.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Fred yes we had virtually the whole beach to ourselves!! I’m sure a SW wind stirring it up will have the anglers back again!! Chesil can throw up anything anytime for sure…… you just never know do you? Cheers ian

[@kevinnewbury9911]

Well done both of you. Fished Abbotsbury Saturday 17/12 with my mate Chris. Fished the tide up for 5 hours with 4 rods between us using lug and squid. Not a single bite. Other anglers near us had nothing as well. Like you there were no nuisance fish and the baits were very much intact after 20 mins. Having said that would have been delighted to see a doggy or a whiting to save a blank. Maybe the deeper water at the Ferrybridge was a help. The wind was south easterly and did restrict casting distance.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Kevin yes it’s just very difficult in the clear water… I do think Ferrybridge deep water helps a bit….. but only a bit!😂😂 looking like a change in the weather coming let’s hope the fishing improves!!! Merry Xmas cheers ian

[@BYF1]

Superb video Ian, really enjoyed watching you two catching in stunning surroundings. Great to see some cod are still about even in daylight and clear water. Wishing You, Chris and family a great Christmas and productive New Year and looking forward to more of your fishing adventures.

[@ianclarkfishing]

So pleased you enjoyed watching the video!!! It was a lovely day out but absolutely freezing cold! Am going to target beaches locally in the Bristol Channel over Xmas fingers crossed for a few!! Happy Xmas and a great new year to you!!! Cheers ian

[@carldawson832]

Hi ian n chris you ok, thanks for the watch again great stuff. Well done on your catch. The ice as i speak is finaly starting to thaw after 2 wekks , rain n wind on its way. I havn't been out as i go on my elecric mountain bike its just been to dodgy with all my kit ,alot of the way gritters don't go. All the best ian n chris n have a merry xmas from GRIMSBY.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Carl wow definitely would be chilly biking it to your mark in this weather for sure! It’s getting warmer here too very windy and just above freezing! I’m probably going to fish locally in the Bristol Channel next couple of weeks there should be some cod about here now!! Have a great Xmas and a fish filled new year cheers ian

[@andycollings4302]

I spoke to a guy fishing near the rocks on preston beach at Greenhills at the beginning of December, he had a gilthead bream. The sea is still warmish or maybe they are over wintering. Great video as always. I'll wish you, Chris and all your subscribers a very Merry Christmas and a New Year of good fortune and fishing. Tight lines

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Andy personally i think it’s a general warming of the sea…. I guess even one degree makes a huge difference if you are a fish?? Who knows for sure certainly not me! So pleased you enjoyed the video Merry Christmas to you too cheers ian

[@fishingat]

Great perseverance, which paid off with some good sport and a very exotic double shot for Chris : Bream in December !! Great video, looking forward to the next one - Seasons greetings to you all

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks once again for watching so pleased that you enjoyed the video! Have a Merry Christmas and a fish filled new year cheers ian

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video again ian 👍 👏 💯👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks Leighton your support is greatly appreciated as always Merry Christmas cheers ian

[@anthonyharrison8584]

Yet another cracking video Ian, looked idyllic,,, surprised at only two Cod, but even more surprised at the Bream 👍👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Anthony I was actually pleased with two cod as the sea was very clear…. Chris also lost a good fish in the last wave☹️ The gilts were unusual I must say! So pleased you enjoyed the video thanks again for watching it’s much appreciated cheers ian

[@dannykemp5265]

Well done lads putting up with the cold and a few fish as well nice way to finnish the year maybe have a good christmas and a new year full of fish cheers

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks Danny it certainly was very cold just glad to winkle out a couple it wasn’t the most hectic of sessions to be sure!! Have a great Xmas mate! Cheers ian

[@shorefishingfilms]

Great video and action boys, keep them coming and have a great Christmas 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Very kind of you! So glad you enjoyed the video!! Happy Xmas to you too and a fish filled new year!! Cheers ian

[@gary-dn4uw]

Nice Session again lad's 👏🐟👍🎄

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thank you Gary have a great Xmas and a wonderful new year cheers ian

[@LevosAnglingAdventures]

Hello Ian and Chris 👋 Enjoyed watching the video well done on the fish wishing you both all the best for Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@ianclarkfishing]

Very kind of you!! Glad you enjoyed the video have a great Xmas and a wonderful new year cheers ian

[@letswetaline]

Great vid, Very surprised to see the bream being caught !

[@ianclarkfishing]

So we’re we!!! Nothing for hours then that…. Bizarre!!! Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Cheers Ian ... Chesil looks so Majestic, though it must have been so cold to be out you looked so cold 🥶🥶Well done guys for sticking it out and getting a couple of nice Codling. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and Chris a great Christmas and new year, thanks so much for sharing your videos with us in 2022 and look forward to seeing more in 2023 ... stay safe guys and stay warm 👍🎣🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Stephen yes Chesil on a calm day is special though as you say it was freezing!!! Thanks for your support this year it is much appreciated!! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year cheers ian

[@Taz6688]

The sea looked lovely, a hard session with only a few fish shown, hope to see another session before Christmas, if not thank you for the entertainment and the effort to share this, good luck and have a nice Christmas.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes a hard session indeed…. I’m not sure Mrs C will give me a pass before Xmas now unfortunately ☹️ Merry Christmas to you too and a fish filled new year!!! Cheers ian

[@kerryfoster1]

I think clear water is good at night but during the day the bigger fish can find the smaller ones easier! So far even at night I've not had any 'pin whiting' in the much clearer water. Just the usual dogs, conger, sizeable whiting. Tight lines!

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Kerry yes difficult in day for sure at the moment we need a blow to colour the sea a bit I think! Looking outside today we may have it!!! Merry Xmas cheers ian

[@gary.southamptonangler]

Another good chesil video ian good to see 2 cod and couple guilthead bream you and chris and familes have a good xmas and a hapoy new year.

[@ianclarkfishing]

And a fish filled new year to you too Gary!!! Am looking forward to the warmer weather next week I’ve had enough of ice and cold fishing fingers!!😂😂 cheers ian

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Great session and vid buddy, stay safe Ian, have a good Christmas

[@ianclarkfishing]

And a happy Xmas to you too!! Thanks once again for watching and taking the time to comment!! Cheers ian

[@kevmadeley1623]

Great effort, guys. I do enjoy watching your vids Ian, keep it up. Have a good Xmas 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah Kev I’m so pleased that you get some enjoyment from the videos it makes the effort all worthwhile! Happy Xmas to you too!! Cheers ian

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

great session ian and chris . its been a cold few days ian we must be mad mate lol. see you both soon on at the local , take care ian and stay warm

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yeah absolutely freezing cold mate I saw your recent offerings it looked very cold!!! Going to give local beaches a go next few weeks hopefully the wind/temperature changes to more favourable conditions!! Merry Xmas cheers ian

[@sidcup1421]

Well done nice video nice codling on first cast shame it did not keep going 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Isn’t that so often the way?? To be honest I was just glad to get a couple in tricky conditions…. That clear sea definitely didn’t help! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

[@ismailyildirim8707]

Well done guys👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks ismail for watching and taking the time to comment!!! Cheers ian

[@Be-lucky-my-friend]

Dreaded first cast fish, either goes red letter day or waiting hours for the next fish, usually the latter is what us angler's get. Great effort on persevering nabbing a brace of codling. Surprised to see young gilts on open water this time of year, still around in the creek's and estuaries here in Cornwall, well done Chris on that capture. As always best wishes to you both, Chris. 🎄

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes I thought we were in for a great session after the first fish but it just went dead for hours unfortunately!! The gilts were a real surprise especially in December on Chesil. Merry Xmas to you and thanks again for watching cheers ian

[@markwarren2718]

Another lovely video. You are getting good at making them. All the best, mate.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Happy Xmas to you mate and a fish filled new year!!!! 👍🎣

[@markwarren2718]

@@ianclarkfishing May your lines always be tight!

[@ianclarkfishing]

😂😂😂🎣👍

[@iangraham1505]

Well done Ian and happy Christmas from NZ 😊

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks Ian for your kind wishes!!! Merry Xmas and a happy New Year cheers ian

[@craigridsdale4832]

good video again as is always

[@ianclarkfishing]

Very kind of you Craig your comments are as always greatly appreciated! Happy Christmas cheers ian

[@derekjefferson1324]

As usual, another watchable video, I do enjoy watching them, not a bad session cod and beam etc - keep them coming Best wishes to you and Chris for Xmas and new year, you both bring enjoyment to a lot of people, for sure Go Steady

[@ianclarkfishing]

Derek it’s always lovely to hear from you and your kind words!! Comments like yours make all the effort worthwhile! Merry Xmas to you too!! I will pass on your best wishes to Chris! Cheers ian

[@ianhooper3577]

Great video again mate 🎣👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks Ian so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks once again for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

[@ianhooper3577]

@@ianclarkfishing always enjoy your videos mate 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

👍🎣

[@tac5399]

Great channel mate

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah You are very kind!!! So glad you enjoyed the video! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment…. Cheers ian

[@richardreynolds1030]

Nice one both have a good Christmas and New year. See you soon 🐟🐟

[@ianclarkfishing]

And you too!!! I’m going to fish the Thyers comps this year for a bit of fun I’ve never fished competitively before. Maybe see you there as I saw you fished some last year! Cheers ian

[@richardreynolds1030]

@@ianclarkfishing hopefully I will be fishing a lot more comp as we used to before covid. It will be good to catch up

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes maté hopefully see you Thyers thing in January 👍🎣

[@devonbassangling]

Happy New Year Ian and Chis,catching up with your vids,thankyou👍Lovely Codling and Gilts👍👍Were you using frozen black lug Ian?What bait did Chris catch the Gilts' on please?Tightlines🐟🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Jeff lovely to hear from you!! So glad you are enjoying the back catalogue!😂😂 From memory codling on fresh black and gilts on fresh blow lug! Happy new year cheers ian

[@cedhome7945]

Great vid .are you going to breen any time soon?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes I hope me and chris can get out over Xmas period if the weather is ok ! Currently blowing a gale so not today for sure!!! Merry Xmas to you cheers ian

[@mvatoiband]

Hi Ian, hope all is well with you and Chris. I have a quick question and hope you can give some advice, recently I went to Chesil fishing just past dragon teeth with big swell, about 2-.5m, and in one session I lost about 6 rigs because they were buried. I don't know you have any advice how to avoid that. I have tried to put the rod high with straight line but still within few minutes it started to build up and if I didn't reel in quickly then my rig would be buried very quickly. I was thinking maybe I needed to pick a spot where less sudden deep drop to avoid that. Thanks Ian.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Always difficult in big swell unfortunately. Rods high, 6 or 7oz grippers tight line etc. sometimes you have to accept it’s too difficult to hold bottom and stay out of the shingle!!!! I’ve had to cut short sessions before due to poor conditions!!! Generally I won’t fish in anything over 2m swell it’s just not worth it!!!! Cheers ian

[@james19818]

Aiming to get down over Christmas period at least once not been in big beach in 6 weeks now due to new job

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi James lovely to hear from you! Good luck on your visit hopefully weather will improve the fishing for you! Merry Xmas cheers ian

[@james19818]

@@ianclarkfishing cheers if the long distance forecast can be trusted a light on shore breeze unless a dramatic change going to give it a good go regardless been on the solent lately lots of small whiting and dogs but miss the big beach merry Christmas

[@ianclarkfishing]

Let me know how you do! 👍🎣

[@jbfcca]

Hi Ian , any contact for fishing bait in Bristol and chesil. I called shops in chesil, but they are out.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Reel Fun in Portishead near Bristol or Abbotsbury angling by Chesil. Alternatively West Bay Angling Centre or Weymouth Angling Centre. Hope that helps 👍🎣

[@jbfcca]

@@ianclarkfishing thanks 😊

[@ianclarkfishing]

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[@troywales983]

another good vid mate ,the view at the start made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up ,, their are a few better fish about but hit and miss , they are showing high up the bristol channel , up to 7,lb ,, looking forward to the next vid ,ATB les ,, ps you looked bloody cold at the end ,,

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yes maté absolutely freezing! Going to give Brean a try this week there are usually some better fish about this time of year. Have a great Xmas and a happy new year it’s been fun reading your comments!!!! Cheers ian

[@troywales983]

@@ianclarkfishing thanks and a happy xmas to chris and your family ,ATB les .ps good luck on brean ,leave some pass bye for me further up the channel .

[@ianclarkfishing]

No problem I’ve left a couple of 10lbers for you mate!!😂👍🎣