Kayak Fishing on the Hottest Day ever!

[@TR4zest]

"Sometimes, it's OK just to watch. Nature in action." So true Matt. This is when I remind myself it is called fishing and not catching (also on days when I blank, ha).

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Brian - I agree

[@topfuelteddy]

Like a millpond , beautiful .

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes indeed eerily calm at times towards the end of the day

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome again Matt awesome looking day not like here its been miserable cold wind big swell hissing down rain heaps of weed around. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hottest country in the world is the UK

[@bornfreeprepperthailand]

I didn't go fishing on the hottest day because I thought that the fishes will be deep down under. However I only fish from the shore. Nice video mate at least you caught something.

[@joeoselton4026]

Top video, it looked like great fun

[@SaltwaterAngler]

It was joe many thanks for commenting

[@billstone3629]

Cracking video, great fun and a joy to watch.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for that- yea a good enjoyable day that one -

[@devonbassangling]

Great footage many thanks🐟🎣🐟🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Great ,thanks for the feedback

[@robregist]

Great video, again...👍 I think your capital B for bass, and your commentaries, make clear your respect for these fish...

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks rob - more bass videos on the way

[@JW-wp1qt]

Great video Matt, wonderful shots of the eels being chased by bass under your kayak.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hey JW thanks mate

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

Mullet is surprisingly decent to eat… but the shoul of 1000’s of bass feeding and rocking the water like a jacuzzi bath yesterday was incredible to see about 20m away

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

What a great day to be out onnthe water not gunner lie I'm really jealous!! Great to see all the fish activitie as well!!! Great video mate tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Cheers mate 👍

[@cliffwinch7339]

Nice video Matt, hope to see you in the shop tomorrow or Saturday best wishes cliff x.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea and when do we go lrf!

[@brianmckelvey1973]

Nice day out Matt

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Indeed thanks for watching Brian

[@fishingwithtednfamily]

Love your videos 👍🎣🎣🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Stevie , I enjoy making them too

[@ianturner3033]

Nice video Matt Some good footage, love the sand eels and bass passing. Informative as always. Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Ian

[@paularthur9930]

Good video mate👍🏻 Loads of action💪🏻

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Paul

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

Flat calm tomorrow too Matt, spearfishing time ….

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes will be in the water myself

[@Artamess]

Great Videos and tips for beginners. Going to Eastbourne in a few weeks so my Son and I will be giving it a go from the Shore. Watched the Beachy Head video and we are toward that end of the town so can trek to that point. Also watched the vid which looked close to peacehaven so a couple of spots to try. Any tips for newbies which lures are working well at the moment.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Tough at the moment , watch out for those tides and beach head, maybe Holywell a better option early morning/evening. Lures depend on many factors but have always enjoyed a j13 , hard to cast but easy to keep and fish round those big Sussex boulders. Hopefully mackerel look a likes working well in to august but it’s worth changing until you find something working for you

[@Artamess]

Thanks for the advice and warning about the tides.👍

[@123boat]

Cracking video. Using hindsight 🤔 you could of put the GoPro in the water whilst the sand eels and bass were going under the kayak 👍🐠

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes but with everything locked off there wasn't time. Ive now set up a quick release for the next time. (there probably wont be a next time lol

[@123boat]

@@SaltwaterAngler It’s always the way after the fact! I had a similar situation just off of Falmouth this year and I had my GoPro on an extension pole but it didn’t dawn on me whilst it was happening 🙄 👍🐠

[@mathewvickery9925]

Hi Mate another great film. What canoe are you using? Thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

RTM tempo

[@mathewvickery9925]

@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks mate

[@KillerJoeUK]

Often thought about getting a kayak....but always worry about being alone out there....whats it like and how do you stay safe....?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Usual advice is to go out with someone more experienced first. Lots of groups on facebook for example. The sit on top type boats are very stable and work well as a fishing platform. Avoid cheap short kayaks. like the-ones you see on eBay and amazon. Id prefer a longer second hand boat in good condition(check the hull) Make sure you can get back in if you capsize. I haven't capsized for 10 years and that was in Cornish surf. Safety wise PFD a VHF and ability to read weather and tides , know your physical limitations are more important than say a paddle leash ( i use them when its rougher and for bottom fishing. Dry suits a good addition for all but the hottest summer weather. Maybe try a hire and see how you get on.

[@trampster7306]

@@SaltwaterAngler I'd thought about a Kayak as easier to store than a boat with no driveway here. My upper body strength isn't good so was looking at Pedal Kayaks. Watched a lot of USA videos and liked the Old town & the Pelican kayaks, but when I started looking at prices here in the UK, they are twice as expensive here as the manufacturers prices in the USA. That put me right off.

[@chrisdavison2022]

No kayak trolley down to the beach..? AND, over stones...!?!? 😬🙈

[@SaltwaterAngler]

We put rubber matting attached through the scupper holes to save the hull- much better than trolleys - will show that in the next kayak video - you only need a small bit and it saves on carting the trolleys around too

[@trampster7306]

Great upload Matt! Now since you uploaded this 28th of July, was it the hottest day ever? Because the last few days here in the South West have been hotter than hell! Good footage of the Bass chasing the whitebait! Now, question. I love my SG seekers & surf seekers, but last time I was out they twisted the line on my reel badly & I ended up with massive tangles. Can you recommend a good lure clip with a swivel, or should I just get some swivels to slip on the Breakaway mini-links? Thanks Matt - stay safe & well, Dave. 🎣🎣👍👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Dave, yes that was the hottest here ! Don’t use swivels the mini lure clips from breakaway- the swivels are not good

[@trampster7306]

@@SaltwaterAngler The reaon I asked, apart from the tangles, was I read on a tackle shop site recently that the Seeker does a 360 deg spin on the drop, so if you work it sink & draw, it is spinning every time you let it drop and putting twists in the line. I might see if I can put a swivel above the mini-link. 👍👍

[@CaniCatch]

Great video buddy 👍 even though it was hot it was a perfect place to be . What are the GoPro stands you have for the kayak 😀

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I’m now just using the insta 360 self’s sticks. The horizon levelling on the GoPro is so good now it works fine

[@fishontingsfings]

I might be going crazy but I'm sure I've seen this video before, I remember the bass chasing the sandeels ??

[@richweston6202]

Yes you have , it's been edited

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes possibly - addressed why in the description 👍😀

[@fishontingsfings]

@@SaltwaterAngler Thank 🤬 for that I was about to call my Psychiatrist 🤣😂 I still enjoyed it again 🎣🐟🐟

[@JW-wp1qt]

@@SaltwaterAngler a nice honest explanation Matt, we learn more from mistakes 👍

[@hookedonbasscornwall]

Although we was dangling not angling , bass are very fussy eaters!!

[@ianjames8794]

Great video Matt. Do you find you catch less in hot bright weather. Is there any truth behind hot weather bright weather reduces the oxygen in the water? Which reduces your chance of catching.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good question as always Ian- Now i have a theory that Yes the water (Looks) un oxygenated BUT there will be areas with more oxygen - Rivermouths tidal rips and downtide of structures. Ive actually had some recent good luck by finding Hunting fish like Bass of all sizes in the smaller patches of oxygenated water. Its almost as if it holds them in a smaller area. So yes look for Oxygen rich water. Just aa theory but im getting good results so far

[@danslidel9859]

Is this off Bexhill? Would be nice to know an area if possible Awesome video though!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Getting "warmer"😀

[@therighthonsirdoug]

Easy enough to work out from the buildings and a certain mapping tool!

[@danslidel9859]

@@therighthonsirdoug yeah worked it out now, would just be nice if curators gave a general location

[@therighthonsirdoug]

@@danslidel9859 most fishermen I know would rather give away their children than their marks, especially on such an open forum as this! 😂😂

[@SaltwaterAngler]

@@danslidel9859 as I’ve said before it’s a balancing act this one. The fish that were there aren’t there now and it’s not anglers we fear but a big net ploughing through.

[@cristianpopescu5564]

Use a leash for your paddle 😉 it's safer and more comfortable 😉

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Not in these conditions. Paddle Leashes cause more problems coming back not necessarily safer. I use them in rougher and stronger tidal conditions