Chasing A Lockdown Cod Sea Fishing The Bristol Channel Shore Brean Beach January 2021

fishing for cod and bass uk shore

[@MrHippo12]

Nice video and cracking fish I’m based at Norwich but am looking to come and fish that beach when we are able Thanks for the work you both do for the NHS, stay safe

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi mate thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. Brean is a very popular holiday destination....there are many caravan parks in the area...and we see lots of holidaymakers bring their tackle and give the beach a go!!! Good spring and summer fishing as you can see on previous posts. Cheers Ian

[@Chunkythefatfisherman]

Didnt know you both worked for the NHS. Thank you so much for everything you and you collagues are doing for us all in these awfull times 💙💙💙💙💙 Maximum respect 💙💙💙💙💙

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi buddy thanks for your kind words..... although he doesn’t look it Chris is a GP and I’m a pharmacist. Let’s hope we can all enjoy our pastime in a safer environment in the near future....fingers crossed!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers Ian

[@andycollings4302]

A nice codling and Chris's bass. It's good being able to dig and fish. You both deserve your days out fishing. A huge thank you to you both and all your NHS colleagues. Tight lines and stay safe to you and all your subscribers.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Andy yes it’s a great advantage being able to dig fresh bait just before fishing....and free too! Also helpful that Chris loves digging and is very good at it😉 Looking forward to a future without restrictions so we can all enjoy our lives safely....cheers Ian

[@davidprobert8223]

Great video again Ian, Well done on bagging that cod. Look forward to seeing plenty more of you and Chris out fishing.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi David I have mentioned this to Mrs C and she rolled her eyes.....I’m taking this as a yes!!!! Thanks for watching cheers Ian

[@Saifounify]

thanks for scharing this beautiful video buddy

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah thanks Saifoun that’s very kind! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Cheers Ian

[@WhoCares69]

Now , every time I see any bait digging, it’s Chris doing it ! 🤣🤣. Perfect delegation 👏👏

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah Shaun you are right there he is an excellent digger plus my back is dreadful too....honest!! I do feed him and supply hot drinks as his reward!! 😂😂😂 cheers ian

[@martinbeynon5897]

Hi Ian, great video again and cracking Cod. Showing us all how it should be done ! Cheers both made my night 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Martin thanks for your kind words! That cod took some catching....a few blanks for sure !!! We have fished many tides that looked perfect without a nibble. Just a very poor cod season unfortunately! Cheers Ian

[@carldawson832]

Cheers Ian. Yes it has been the same for me fishing the humber. I caught a few coddling in November and beginning of December. Usually get a second run anytime now to February. My last few sessions have bin small dabs 20- 25cn and I've ceen alot of rocking which is unusual. All the best for NHS from grimsby.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers Carl our second run usually late March but don’t think we have had the first one yet!😂😂

[@Angrypostman1977]

Exactly what i needed after a busy day at work a beer and a dose of Mr Clark great video loved it

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah Gavin THAT makes it all worthwhile for me!!!! Hopefully more to come in the near future if the fish oblige....though that’s never a given!!!! Cheers Ian

[@michaelbird3226]

Well done guys a few nice fish there.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Michael nice to hear from you! Well at least we are fishing and are grateful for that....it’s gone very quiet since that trip the east winds have killed it....looking forward to lockdown easing so we can try other venues. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...Ian

[@markwarren2718]

Hi Ian, great to see you both out on Brean and having some success! It’s nice to see a decent codling on the beach for a change. It’s been the same up in Northumberland, very few cod about, probably one of the worst seasons for a while now. Funnily enough, we’ve been getting the occasional school bass in December and January which is unusual up here. All the best to you and Chris and I hope to see you again on the ‘big beach’ in the future.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mate yes the number of bass is surprising.....lots down in devon too i hear! Maybe a combination of warmer seas and protection of nursery areas?? We hardly ever catch bass in winter at Brean but have had 5 since the new year. Dreadful cod season though!! Stay safe Mark...tight lines...Ian

[@anthonyharrison8584]

Another crackin video Ian, and well done on a nice Cod for your Tea. Respect, and keep up the good work you're all doing. Hopefully this madness will end soon, and we can all get back doing what we enjoy most 🎣🎣🎣👍👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi again Anthony thanks for your kind words! It will be great when all the covid19 situation is resolved....hopefully.....and we can all go about our work and recreation in safety! Looking forward to a bit of cod and homemade chips for tea tomorrow!! Cheers Ian

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

what a great couple of sessions there ian , good to see you both out there doing what you love ! huge respect for you both take care and stay well hopefully catch up with you both soon

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Tony lovely to hear from you again! Although we caught a few fish there have been some blanks too but they don’t make great watching as you can imagine!! But regardless we always enjoy getting outdoors doing what we love! Cheers Ian

[@seaangling]

Well done braving the weather and deserving of your rewards. I need a fishing partner that does all of the bait digging. 😉

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mark....Chris loves the digging and he’s very good at it too!! I feed him as his reward....plus I do all the filming and editing 😉 Keep up your good work too buddy....loving your videos! Cheers Ian

[@mikesaul8711]

Well done Ian, Great cod, excellent quality up load. Thanks for posting. Kind regards Mike. Norfolk 🐟🐟

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike so glad you enjoyed the video! Pleased you noticed the video quality better too I have tried to get best resolution possible. It’s all a learning curve for an old guy like me! Cheers Ian

[@mikesaul8711]

@@ianclarkfishing At 53,lam no oil painting my self 🙈🙈

[@garymurray4878]

Really enjoyable to watch Ian 👍and a well deserved fish as well 👍👍 stay safe and keep em coming 🎣🎣🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Gary lovely to hear from you again! So glad you enjoyed the video it was a struggle to find enough footage to make it interesting! Fishing has been very difficult these past few weeks. Stay safe mate cheers ian

[@hardcorefishermanofhull7438]

Great video really enjoyed it nice cod there can't catch all the fish but it's just great to be out having a bit of fun can't beat it take care stay safe

[@ianclarkfishing]

Totally agree you can only try and catch what's there and that's not a lot at the moment. As you say just being out with a mate enjoying fishing is the best bit!! Cheers tight lines! Ian

[@derekjefferson1324]

Glad to see you both having a relaxing day,, expect your work days are currently stressful, great respect for all the NHS are doing for the nation, trust we all remember their efforts in the future. Nice cod, bought potatoes on the way home ? Video enjoyable watching as usual, keep them coming Respectfully Derek

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Derek lovely to hear from you again! Cod fillets in the freezer as stopped for cod and chips on the way home after.....go figure that!!!😂😂 Stay safe mate cheers ian

[@derekjefferson1324]

There’s

[@derekjefferson1324]

There’s an irony in there somewhere Ian ! ! ! ! !

[@peacemeditationandmindfuln336]

Wow incredible.. Love the action weather and fishing..

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah thanks for watching and taking the time to comment I really appreciate it! Cheers Ian

[@riversidewithme]

Well done Ian, cracking Codling! It's great you can still go fishing...here in Wales, you can only fish providing you walk or cycle, no driving allowed, unless you're disabled. Us anglers are hoping this will change shortly. Looking forward to your next video. Gareth

[@ianclarkfishing]

Blimey Gareth you better buy an electric pushbike!!! That’s so sad you can’t enjoy fishing in these troubled times!! I will endeavour to get out more wife permitting!!😂😂😂 cheers ian

[@Gang-zy7lq]

Should just went ffs

[@crabstick333]

Well done Ian to you and Chris, a couple of canny fish between you. Enjoy your Cod and chips bud 😉😉. Look forward to your next video, all the best mate as always and tight lines Charlie 🎣🎣🎣

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi again Charlie lovely to hear from you again! Enough fillets for two meals for me and Mrs C!! I’ve forgotten what cod looks and tastes like!!! Take care mate stay safe cheers ian

[@johnburling9969]

Very enjoyable Ian nice cod keep up the good work

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi again John lovely to hear from you again!! Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! Cheers Ian

[@TruBlue111]

Hi Ian, Thanks for another enjoyable vid, the first half the view of the beach and the appearance of the clouds touching the ground, beautiful! Well done on getting the Cod!! Such a shame the numbers aren't there anymore but my god, I don't think another UK species gives the same sense of elation that the Cod does when beached.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Steve so glad you enjoyed the video....moody skies both days weren’t they!! Yes it’s strange the way cod fever grips you though I think on balance I prefer a bass......,maybe!!😉 cheers Ian

[@TruBlue111]

@@ianclarkfishing You and me both, Ian! Cabin fever season made all the worse through Covid, it could be so much worse though still painful. Longing for Bass season! 🤗

[@ianclarkfishing]

Lots of lovely bass off Brean in March/April

[@TruBlue111]

@@ianclarkfishing pssssst.. and Chesil. Shhhh. 😁

[@onemorecast5150]

Very well done on the codling. I envy you being able to fish. Sadly living in Bristol none of the Bristol Channel marks although being nearest , cannot be classified as “local”. Stay safe .Mike.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike that’s such a shame for you. I’m fortunate to live in Bleadon so only a ten minute drive from the beach. I’m not going any further away obviously but feel I’m lucky to fish at all. Thanks for watching cheers Ian

[@driftwood5407]

Nice bass and cod, i am glad to hear about the lucky pants, i have a pair of lucky long johns, some time's its a problem putting them on because there's a lot of holes :) stay safe and keep up the good work the pair of you

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ha Ha my lucky underpants have no holes at the moment but are getting well worn! We are a superstitious bunch aren't we! Thanks for watching...cheers Ian

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Boom 💥 obviously your lucky underpants work 😂 had to laugh when the hook fell out,you definitely deserved that one. Stay safe the pair of you, and thanks for all your hard work 👍💪

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Kevin underpants are going to get lucky eventually if you wear them every time you go ha ha!!😂 I would not have been amused if the hook hold had given out ten seconds earlier......I may have walked out towards Wales and not stopped!! Thanks for watching cheers Ian

[@youngwerty]

Relaxing in the bath watching your great video, is there nearest I can get to the water at the moment. Cannot wait to get back out, but unfortunately Like many others, I live in land locked Berkshire. Congrats on the lovely codling. Tight lines to you both. Tony the frustrated fisherman.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Tony not a lot of salt water Newbury way unfortunately for you such a shame! I do feel lucky to be 10 minutes from the sea....i can actually see it from my kitchen window as i live on a hillside in a village called Bleadon. Hopefully Boris will relax the lockdown soon to enable you to get out and catch something! Glad you enjoyed the video ....stay safe...cheers Ian

[@troywales983]

ha ha ,2 vids in one no wonder .lol ,great all the same well done on the codling ,there has been a few bass out over here on the welsh side as well ian that is why i was out tonight in the pouring rain

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yeah we have had 5 bass this year already....amazing for January!!!!

[@leightongroves1509]

As per usual great video great fishing nice one Ian 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi again Leighton so pleased you enjoyed it....its been a real struggle to get something good enough for a video so was really happy to get the cod yesterday! cheers mate...regards Ian

[@michaelspencer6318]

nice fish and great video as always

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah thanks Michael glad you enjoyed watching it! Mrs C was beginning to wonder if I was going fishing at all with the lack of fish I was bringing home to eat! 😂😂😂 cheers ian

[@kevingridley2643]

Nice fish Ian lovely beach mate .

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Kevin thanks for watching! Yes Brean is a nice surf beach but pretty flat without many features and can be horrible in a big wind but I can’t grumble that it’s close to home and I can fish it in lockdown!! Cheers Ian

[@waynojames1756]

Great vid, just catchin up on all of them.... Can you show us how you stuff a squid pls? 😁

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!! I will do that for next video! Basically use a pennel rig ...take all insides out of squid...bottom hook through top of squid once then back in again to inside of squid....pull the bottom hook down through inside until it’s hanging down free...load with lug and pull squid over the lug leaving bottom hook just visible then with top hook secure the top of squid. You can wrap with elastic if you want. Video will probably show better!!!🙄 cheers Ian

[@waynojames1756]

Ah yes I follow, thanks will try that

[@simondavies5411]

Well done guy's! You people deserve all the cod out there

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Simon....well I think there was only one cod there and we got it! 😂 They are so few about this year it becomes a bit of a slog but it’s lovely to be able to go fishing so I shouldn’t moan too much! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers Ian

[@carldawson832]

Beautiful fish matey. All the best from grimsby.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Carl thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! How is the fishing on the east coast??? Cod very hard to find down here it’s been a real struggle all winter! Cheers Ian

[@jrl623]

Great video and a very good result sir ! cheers for uploading . P.S. Already miss Brean , Weston and Chesil...and all

[@ianclarkfishing]

Lovely to hear from you so sorry you not here to enjoy the fishing! I hope your journey wasn’t too bad and you have settled in your new home. Cheers Ian

[@paulbaker2959]

Nice fish and great video, unfortunately I live too far away to be able to fish the shore in lockdown so keep the videos coming 😁👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah Paul that’s so sad!!! Brean is the only beach we can fish but we are grateful we can fish at all!!! Mrs C has been informed I need to go more often on your behalf!!!😂 cheers Ian

[@paulbaker2959]

@@ianclarkfishing hopefully we will be aloud out before the cod dissappear but if not there is always bass and nxt season 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Definitely cheers mate 👍

[@dieangler-lucas_troutarea4268]

Like 17 very nice

[@ianclarkfishing]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers Ian

[@dieangler-lucas_troutarea4268]

@@ianclarkfishing yes gladly my friend 🎣🐟👍💪

[@dannykemp5265]

Cracking fish that Ian well done mate

[@ianclarkfishing]

Yay I had forgotten what a cod looks like!! Been a real struggle this winter let’s hope there will be a spring run in March and April! Cheers Ian

[@ascot1049]

Brilliant,as always.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers buddy always lovely to hear from you!👍 cheers Ian

[@MyScubasteve]

I have been working in Care homes most of lockdown. I went fishing.....nuff said.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Yes fishing is a great stress reliever during these difficult times....take care mate!! Cheers Ian

[@mikeedwards8694]

Enjoyed that, thanks.

[@ianclarkfishing]

No problem Mike thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!! Stay safe cheers ian

[@retro1980x]

Nice Job!

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah thanks for that....it took a few trips to get one I can tell you!! Cheers for watching and taking the time to comment! Ian

[@crashbang756]

Hi ian…..new sub here, great content and good choice of name as ian is my middle name 😊👌👍❤️

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi lovely to hear from you thanks for watching and taking the time to comment and for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video hope to hear from you again in the future!! Cheers Ian

[@mbangs81]

Enjoyed that thank you. Maybe speed up the retrieve footage, I've never fished anywhere where you can retrieve that slow 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

hi glad you enjoyed the video....probably the lack of fish recently means we were extra careful on the retrieve!!! Good job i cut most of it out on the edit!! Cheers Ian

[@DudeleyDo]

Another great video from you Ian. Keep up the good work for us poor souls that are too far away from the beach at present. Itching to get back to it. Can I ask, You always seem to drive a fair way down the beach when you fish there, and in this video you're there through the hightide. Is this a safe beach for non 4x4 vehicles to drive along, and is it ok to stay parked on the beach through high tide too? Im hoping to get down there for a couple of tides in the not too distant future hopefully

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah so sorry you can’t fish at the moment ☹️ With regards to driving on the beach....access is usually allowed 9am to 4pm in winter (free) and 7pm summer (charged) However currently the beach is now closed to vehicles due to covid19 though I’m not sure why??? You can park at the top of the beach as long as the tides are less than 12 metres high and a normal car is fine just don’t venture onto the wet sand as I’ve seen many cars drowned!! When beach closed to vehicles we park opposite Brean Village Hall on the grass verge opposite it and walk to beach to right of the hall....only 3 minutes walk! Cheers Ian

[@FullonFishing1]

Awesome fish!!! Well Done mate 👌

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Al cheers buddy...that took some catching I can tell you! A lot of blanks and wasted footage just to get something worth watching. How is Budleigh and your other beaches fishing?? Cheers Ian

[@FullonFishing1]

@@ianclarkfishing well worth it for that one... Budleigh isn’t the best beach but it gets you out and doing what you enjoy... that’s what it’s about at the minute. Looks like I won’t be getting my cod any time soon.. keep doing what you do mate and stay safe 👌

[@ianclarkfishing]

U2 mate !👍

[@brianmeredith3508]

Difficult to get perspective with the wide-angle lens! How far back from the water's edge are your rod rests?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Brian thanks for watching! When the tide is moving quickly in we tend to go back about 40 yards otherwise you are constantly moving…as the tide slows approaching high we are much closer to the waters edge. Cheers Ian

[@jacobrans9269]

cracking fish

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah thanks for that! And for watching and taking the time to comment cheers Ian

[@tinner455]

nice cod well done

[@ianclarkfishing]

Ah thanks mate....a long time coming and very welcome!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Cheers Ian

[@bodge6886]

I was down on Brean beach last night. Nothing doing!

[@ianclarkfishing]

Oh that’s a shame it was a horrible NE wind wasn’t it.....not my favourite at all!! We have had numerous blanks this winter....praying for a run of cod/bass in March/April. Looks bleak forecast for next week maybe give it ago when it settles after that!🎣 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Cheers Ian

[@welder8942]

You both seem to have good sessions off this beach! Do you have a Facebook page we can follow? New subscriber here! Good vids lads 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi mate no sorry no Facebook page but thanks for watching and taking the time to comment and also subscribing.... the KZbin thing has taken off a bit but I don’t have plans to expand to other social media platforms.

[@MrDonuts10101]

Public vote for a video of Ian digging bait - Poor Chris must have to see the chiro on a regular basis!!

[@ianclarkfishing]

Well two points....A....I have a crap lug digging technique and Chris always rolls his eyes while I’m doing it and B...I’ve got a really dodgy back...oh and ...C.... Chris is my bait digging bitch!😂😂😂😂. Cheers Ian

[@powerclean9720]

My last 7 trips fishing Sandpoint low water marks and high tide Brean Down quarry have resulted in virtually nothing:(

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi mate thanks for watching and taking the time to comment....very slow indeed at the moment! Fished Brean in easterly last week absolutely nothing. A very very poor cod season...I’m hoping that March/April will see a spring run with some bass too....but I’m definitely not holding my breath!! Think fish in lockdown too! Cheers Ian

[@paultaylor4032]

Do you take the fish from here for the table? I have heard that the muddy water affects the taste of the fish is that true or false?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Paul thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. We do keep the cod and occasionally a bass and the taste is the same as fish from the clearer water at Chesil etc. So in my experience the colour of water has no effect at all. Cheers Ian

[@alanskilton9624]

Great video as usual , just one question , has fishing been allowed again now or was this filmed before the lockdown said we can't go fishing for now. Anyway thanks for sharing and keep up the good work fellas.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Alan thanks for watching again! Fishing is currently allowed as long as you fish locally (this is accepted as 5miles ish from home) with one other person and social distancing is practiced. This is because the Angling Trust has fishing classed as exercise during lockdown for which we should be very grateful!! Hope that helps cheers Ian

[@alanskilton9168]

@@ianclarkfishing ahhhhh ok thanks for clearing that up , I honestly didn’t realised it had changed. It is good news but unfortunately my nearest sea as that is the only fishing I do now is 60 odd miles away as I live in Berkshire. Tight lines mate

[@ianclarkfishing]

Oh not a lot of salt water Newbury way unfortunately ☹️ hopefully lockdown will ease soon for you and all of us!!

[@noelduggan72]

Good Stuff!!!

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers mate thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Regards ian

[@welder8942]

Looks like a good spot for fresh lug too! Do you have black there aswell?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi again yes the blow lug relatively easy to dig at Brean and is undoubtedly the best bait for the beach....we generally arrive 4 hours before high, dig for an hour then fish the last 3 hours of the flood. There is no black lug there at all. If the fish are in it can be very good....even the thornback and conger take pure lug!!! Cheers Ian

[@miket0679]

Well done on getting out, I'm glad you've both managed to grab a session or two under the covid cloud, well deserved. Just interested to know, do you keep any catch records? Would you class this as the worst cod season in the last 10 years?? Thanks

[@ianclarkfishing]

No we don’t have records but it has been abysmal for the cod for sure! When you think some years we have each had over 100 cod from Brean alone and usually at least 30 or so it is certainly a barren period! Global warming maybe???

[@miket0679]

@@ianclarkfishing possibly, more chance of a bass than a cod these days!, used to the other way around. Noticable improvement since the bass stocks have been managed better. But who knows?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Mike definitely more bass around these last few years which is great! Cheers Ian

[@iancairns7398]

Cracking fish. What sort of depth are you casting into ?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Ian thanks for watching! Well a 70 yard cast will only put you in probably 3 feet of water but the tide comes in so quickly that within a short while your bait will be a further 70 yards out and in 6 feet of depth. Sometimes the bass and flounder are really close in 2 feet of water though the cod and thornback seem to like more depth. Cheers Ian

[@shanem8775]

Hi Ian, have you ever tried watch leads there or at lower light?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Shane no we haven’t. Not a bad idea as distance casting not necessary except at high tide. I think I may try that!! Cheers Ian

[@shanem8775]

@@ianclarkfishing I often wonder if they would hold in that tide, I cast of the ground so if they do that would be good for me

[@tonywilkes1781]

👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Cheers Tony thanks for watching!!! Ian

[@keithbryden5395]

Plenty damage 3 hooking with fresh yellows or blacks with that colour in water

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Keith yes always plenty of colour in the water...it never clears. Big smelly baits definitely the way to go on that beach!! Fresh yellowtail would be brilliant but none to dig this way unfortunately! Cheers Ian

[@dustinmorton7111]

Did u get a parking ticket on ur land rover that night... ? Think I was parked just in front of u in my red van. Traffic warden was being a right pratt. I was fishing to the left of you that night. ..only caught the only coddling.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Dustin yes I did unfortunately. 30 years I’ve been parking there with no issue and now some idiot decides it’s illegal 😡 I checked online and parking on the verge behind double yellow lines is an offence apparently. We will be parking beyond the yellow line from now on. Thanks for watching mate... cheers Ian

[@GW._.]

Where is the best place park your car at brean?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi I park on the verge opposite Brean village hall…but don’t park behind the double yellow lines or you will get a ticket!!! There is a cut to the beach to the right of the village hall cheers ian

[@terrypatterson1481]

Because of over fishing by greedy factory ships which stay out at sea for weeks at a time, it has more than halved our fish stocks. Smaller fish caught up in the nets die and are kicked over the side. The government have to step in to regulate how much fish can be caught during the year to allow fish stocks to replenish themselves.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Terry yes there seems to be a distinct lack of cod this season I’m sure overfishing has a big part in it! It’s a sorry state of affairs ☹️ cheers Ian

[@theforlanjoker4457]

Ive had bass all winter

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Yes I’ve heard of lots from south Devon too especially in the estuaries. Lovely to be able to catch them year round....there definitely seems to be a lot more bass about the last few years ....maybe the conservation measures are working!!! Cheers Ian

[@theforlanjoker4457]

@@ianclarkfishing mate all ive caught is summer species, had a tope off the beach in early December

[@ianclarkfishing]

Where you based??

[@theforlanjoker4457]

@@ianclarkfishing im in Haslemere but have been fishing marks at gosport and selsy mate. My first year sea fishing ive been using my big carp tackle fishing Mackrell wrapped black lug. Ive caught 70 lb carp in France and that 30lb tope went absolutely ballistic. I hooked one in the summer on 20 braid and it literally spooled me i upgraded to 60lb match braid lost another in big swell after that crazy storm in November. Then got my prize 1 week later. Had very small codling like whiteing size. But the bass at selsey are decent fish. Tge schooly bass are everywhere and the big bass just seem to guard them. Regularly see the bigger fish herding bait into the gurns big back out of the water. Yet to have a really big one but fish of 3 to 4 lb are easily caught.

[@theforlanjoker4457]

@@ianclarkfishing casting distance of 8 yards seems to be the sweet spot, ive manged 150 qith the gear i have but there just dosnt seem to be anything there in selsy it gets very deep close in on a high tide maybe 40 ft .

[@dannyriches3077]

ian can i ask what the title music is please ?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Danny it’s a generic music sampler that comes with my iMovie editing program. I think it’s just called “modern” with no information about who wrote it etc. It’s copyright free music so I can use it freely. Cheers Ian

[@dannyriches3077]

@@ianclarkfishing thank you so much, love it

[@troywales983]

22.20 mins you have spoilt us , just about to watch it after just blanking in the pouring rain ,,

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Troy it’s absolutely pouring down here too tonight!!! So glad we decided to go last night instigated tonight!! Where did you go mate? And yes 2.20 over the 20 minutes!!!!! As Mrs C says 2.20 is a long time!😂 cheers Ian

[@troywales983]

@@ianclarkfishing decided to stay local and fished opposite aust services ,, tide was perfect ,but not a bite

[@ianclarkfishing]

We have fished a lot of tides that look absolutely spot on without reward I just don’t think there are fish there in any numbers.....a lot of fresh water coming down the Severn and Wye doesn’t help I think

[@citybuddz7418]

What do you use as a finger stood for multi mate ?

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi George I’ve never found the need to use one....as long as the leader knot is to the sides of the spool and my thumb is in the middle I don’t get any problem . I also use 90lb braid for shock leader so the knot is very small and doesn’t hurt my thumb if I get it wrong on the casting! Cheers Ian

[@citybuddz7418]

Thanks for the reply Ian appreciate that buddy I dont use one either how ever was just curious thanks again mate tight line buddy 👍

[@southwestsellerss147]

Hope your not chasing to far

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi mate thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I only live a ten minute drive away for which I am very grateful!! Cheers Ian

[@ivorwhitlock1095]

i can not believe how you guys fish and how you ever catch anything. ok, i know there is a big difference between the bristol channel and cornwall but the way you guys are fishing is bonkers. 1st, essential is a pyramid weight which will always keep your line tight when walking back with it. 2nd, when beach fishing you should always hold your rod, do not place it on a rod rest hoping you will see a bite, hold the rod and see and feel the bite. bass will steal your bait in seconds and an instant strike will catch a lot more fish even cod. watch some of the small boat fishing videos and you will see that an instant strike will catch all sizes of cod. for ten years i fished the same beach whenever possible (the method taught to me by old timers that had fished there all of their life) and i always had bass in the freezer. watching your video, was quite painfull, are the rods made out of steel? next to no bite detection and no action whatsoever when landing a fish, completely boring. hold the rod and you also know when crabs and small fish are stealing your bait. if, down here, you must fish for cod then just 12 minutes away is the tamar bridge and if chat up the boat owners you will find someone that will let you fish from their moored boat and there are plenty of cod in the tamar. oh by the way on our beaches a 2lb bass feels like a 5lb one it is such a great fight.

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Ivor nice to hear from you. The tidal run in the BC is really fierce you just would not get away with a light bass rod in a big tide . We fish light when we can but you need heavier gear up here believe me! We fish woolacombe and other surf beaches with spinning rods and light weights because there you can! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep catching down in Cornwall cheers Ian

[@WhoCares69]

Another great video as usual. Not to be political , but I honestly think these French Supertrawlers have a LOT to answer for. Far too many juvenile fish being caught and thrown back dead. Not much wonder shore fishing has dramatically changed. Sad 😔

[@ianclarkfishing]

Hi Shaun yes I do think our waters are overfished and wonder if this had an effect on our shore fishing. I don’t think the Bristol Channel is trawled but who knows what goes on in the cod breeding ground?? Unfortunately I’m not sure if the brexit deal is going to improve things. Cheers Ian