Light Rock Fishing - Mackerel and Bass from the Beach

A compilation of highlights from a few recent sessions at a local beach.
Conditions have been pretty decent which means throwing LRF sized metals is a viable option.
All my fish were caught using my Major Craft Truzer paired up with a Shimano Stradic.
For some great LRF reading check out my fishing buddy Ben's blog
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Tight Lines!

[@I.have.an.std.]

Can’t wait to try this in the summer I’m definitely past chucking 6 hook rigs out there 🎣

[@DevonLerfer]

Nice one mate, really is the best way to get the most out of mackerel. Such a great sporting fish on light tackle 👍🎣

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@DevonLerfer I was fishing with bait for 30+ years. Only last year I started on LRF. Using smaller lures I can literally fish anywhere. Shallower water with kelp and rocks

[@turboduckhead6179]

I had an incident recently. I got stung by a bee under my arm and dropped my LRF into the sea. It’s now long gone. I had to replace everything. I was able to get the exact same rod again. I went for a different reel this time with different braid. I was using YGK G Soul X4 but I discovered Sunline Siglon X8 for less than I paid for the YGK. I am very impressed with the Sunline. I had to switch to my old pier rod till my LRF was delivered and I discovered I can cast a 12 Seeker farther on my LRF than I can a 3oz weight with my pier rod. What brand of braid do you prefer and also, what Jigparas do you like the best?

[@DevonLerfer]

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate bee/rod incident, what a nightmare! I'm a big fan of sunline small game, its by far the best braid I've used and widely regarded as the best LRF by many. Its expensive though at around £50 a spool. For an affordable and good quality alternative, I use major craft dangan light game braid and that performs very well, especially for a 4 strand 👍🎣

[@DevonLerfer]

I've been using the jigpara micros in the "live" patterns recently and have done well on them. Quite excited about the new nano aji metals just out too!

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@DevonLerfer I did see the Dangan braid when I was on the hunt for new braid. I did think about it based on it being bright pink so I can see exactly where my line is. The YGK stuff I used was a light purple and very hard to see. I will look into the light game Sunline. I got the X8 10lb stuff. I see they do an advanced X8, do you have any experience with the Sunline advanced braid?

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@DevonLerfer This is news to me. I will definitely look out for them. Where do you buy your Jigparas from? I got mine from Chesil B&T but they are sold out of a few pink ones I hear are the best. Do you have an affiliation link to any tackle shops?

[@DevonLerfer]

I've not used the sunline advanced mate. I'm in agreement regarding the pink braid though, I do like to be able to see where my line is! Have you tried Todber manor for the jigparas?

[@technobladesupport5798]

Another great vid mate..plenty of action 👌

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate 🙂👍🎣

[@technobladesupport5798]

Devon Lerfer not long now and I’ll be having a go 😊

[@DevonLerfer]

@@technobladesupport5798 bet you cant wait mate!

[@technobladesupport5798]

Devon Lerfer I’m counting the days lol everyone getting out there catching and I’ve not got the time too 😭let’s hope I can catch a few myself

[@DevonLerfer]

@@technobladesupport5798 frustrating I bet mate. You'll catch plenty I'm sure!

[@darrenoreilly8711]

Great video 👌👌👌

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate! Tight lines 👍🎣🎣🎣

[@FishingChanneltv]

well done, big like

[@DevonLerfer]

Cheers mate! 🙂👍🎣

[@lionelgray]

Well just got back from my further attempt to catch at this beach and guess what? Correct, I blanked again !! Water was the colour of Oxtail soup andI lost one of my brand new Duo lures on the first cast. Think I'll dust off my beach casters especially as a chap fishing with bait 30 yards away was having great fun catching schoolies. This lrf is hard work.

[@DevonLerfer]

Unlucky Lionel, Budleigh can be a tough old place with the lures, especially when the water is coloured! I couldn't get out but that breeze always causes it to stir up a bit down there. Stick at it mate, you'll get your rewards in the end!

[@davidmelo2366]

A diferent scenario but with great results as always! Nice job Richard 😉 tight lines mate! 😉

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate. Something a little different and a bit more experimental with the camera angles but hopefully it came out ok! Tight lines mate :) 👍🎣

[@davidmelo2366]

@@DevonLerfer I've noticed that and the final result it's amazing! It's always good to see the catches from different angles and the beach it's a perfect place to try that 😉

[@DevonLerfer]

@@davidmelo2366 thank you mate. I really appreciate the feedback :)

[@lionelgray]

Just got back from the same beach Richard and as usual I blanked. Saw a few fish topping but as I homed in on them several swimmers decided to jump in right in front of me. Such is life. 🤐

[@DevonLerfer]

Ah unlucky mate, that's a real shame! How was the water clarity? It was very brown yesterday when we went down.

[@lionelgray]

It was quite bad on Sunday when I went down but tonight the brown slick was about 150 to 200 yards off shore, inside of that it was crystal clear. Going to take a trip to Launceston on Saturday and stock up on lures.

[@DevonLerfer]

@@lionelgray its very unpredictable down there, that's for sure! Let me know when you're heading down this way next 👍

[@lionelgray]

Funny you should ask that Richard. I've been down to Lure Heaven today and stocked up on lures so going to try them out on Monday evening. Was going elsewhere but the winds all wrong so heading down your way instead.

[@garyking8039]

Another great vid, do you use a flurocarbon leader? How long should it be? Thanks

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate! Yes I always use a Fluoro leader, it depends on the situation but generally about 3 foot long 👍🎣

[@mitchellandking]

Hello, great video. Had no idea fish came this close in. What size is the rod you use, please?

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate, yeah they come right into the shallows at times! The rod I'm using a Major Craft Truzer TZS-T762L, rated to 7g max casting weight, 7'6" long. Hope that helps! 👍🎣

[@mitchellandking]

Devon Lerfer excellent, I have a 9ft but find it a bit heavy so looking at a HTO 7ft6”

[@turboduckhead6179]

@@mitchellandking I have the Savage Gear 1DRF 8-18g 7ft2 and I absolutely love it. I dropped my last one in the sea and lost it and replaced it with the same model the very same day. I think it’s a brilliant bit of kit for the £70 mark.

[@NickNackpaddywhack]

I've seen bass running the shoreline in a foot of water, nice size as well 5 to 6lb. It explained why I wasn't catching that day I was fishing to far out lol!

[@Ul.lure.xenial.84]

Great video as always dude

[@DevonLerfer]

Cheers mate! 👍🙂🎣

[@Eana-of-Sussex]

Thank you. Great video. Can I ask what line you are using for your set up.. Many thanx. Xx

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks Seana! I'm using 0.4pe sunline small game braid with 3lb major craft dangan fluorocarbon leader, hope that helps 🙂🎣

[@Eana-of-Sussex]

Devon Lerfer wow, that is a delicate set up... Nicely done. So lovely to see you netting Mackerel and not grabbing them like so many many others.. Many thanx. And hi from Brighton. Good luck. X

[@DevonLerfer]

Haha yeah its very much on the ultralight side of things but mackerel are superb fun on light tackle! Yes we try to net as much as possible and treat everything we catch with respect, I hate to see fish poorly handled and left to flap around on the floor. Hope the fishing is as good in Brighton as it has been in Devon recently 🙂🎣

[@Eana-of-Sussex]

Devon Lerfer just looked up 0.4 braided line and the Sublime is mucho expensive!! Do you have a recommendation for a cheaper braid for LRF good for 50-100 foot casting... Thanx again. X

[@DevonLerfer]

That doesn't sound quite right for 0.4pe braid! Mine is around 6lb breaking strain. Sunline small game is very expensive. Have a look at major craft dangan braid or the new HTO braid is supposed to be pretty good x

[@paulsmart7564]

Nice video. Can you please tell me the rod you are using. Thanks

[@DevonLerfer]

Cheers Paul! I'm using a Major Craft Truzer TZS-T762L (0.5 to 7g rated) 👍

[@charismichalopoulos8830]

nice video! could you inform me what's the diameter of bread or line you use? thanks

[@DevonLerfer]

Hi mate, thank you! I use 0.4pe sunline small game braid with a 3 or 4lbs fluoro leader on this setup 🙂

[@charismichalopoulos8830]

@@DevonLerfer thanks mate, greetings from Greece

[@DevonLerfer]

@@charismichalopoulos8830 my pleasure mate, all the best and stay safe! 👍

[@topfuelteddy]

Great video, how far out were you casting to reach the fish ? What sort of depth ?

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate. At a guess, casting 30 yards max with the depth probably 2 or 3 metres max. I tend to fish as close to the bottom as I can get away with 👍🎣

[@26CW128Jake]

Do you find this is the case in most places? I haven't managed to catch a mackerel yet (I'm new to sea fishing) and I'm trying a similar tactic to you. Any tips would be great!

[@DevonLerfer]

It really depends on the mark you are fishing mate. At this time of year Mackerel will be very localised and harder to find. Deeper water and slow sinking lure, slow retrieve would be my approach.

[@shen7256]

Do you clobber them on the head to put them out of their misery? Serious question.

[@DevonLerfer]

Good question. If I do keep them, I break their necks - quick and easy. Most of what I catch goes back though. It's a real pet hate of mine when people keep their fish but leave them to die in a plastic bag or bucket!

[@dancolukdc]

Where was this mate.

[@DevonLerfer]

East Devon mate!

[@integraellie]

Good video mate,

[@DevonLerfer]

Cheers mate! 👍🎣

[@topfuelteddy]

Great video as usual , how far out were you casting ?

[@anwinthomasin]

Great Video... Which location is this ?

[@DevonLerfer]

Thanks mate, this is Budleigh 👍

[@anwinthomasin]

Thanks.Is this place good for beach long cast or preferred for lure fishing ?

[@DevonLerfer]

@@anwinthomasin both methods pick up fish mate but I dont really bait fish so dont know a great deal about that side of it!

[@anwinthomasin]

@@DevonLerfer thanks mate.

[@kodeyenright5973]

Is this in Ireland

[@DevonLerfer]

No this is in Devon, England mate 👍🎣

[@dc7765]

What country is this in !

[@DevonLerfer]

England mate 👍

[@dc7765]

Dang no mackerel in the Irish piers yet (clogherhead

[@DevonLerfer]

@@dc7765 hopefully wont be too long before they turn up for you mate. Tight lines 👍🎣

[@dc7765]

Devon Lerfer same for you we use feathers and bait here smaller mackerel tho bunch of seals here to

[@chucky2316]

What part of Devon you in I'm on the south coast and its been pretty dead. I'm going to Slapton at the weekend so hopefully I will catch.