Lure Fishing St Abbs Head | Rock Fishing with Soft Plastics and Metal Jigs for Pollack & Cod

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Very enjoyable , some great looking scenery and both codling and coalfish are terrific catches.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. Coalies can be a bit of pest up here but I'll take one over a blank any day

[@davidmcilveen5013]

Nice one again Slipster,nice couple of fish. A "Slippy sleep in"......it just gets better😂😂!! 🎣

[@SlippyLimpets]

Surely you've had a slippy sleep in?! 😄

[@davidmcilveen5013]

@@SlippyLimpets 😂......more than once!! 🎣

[@spektrum33]

Looked like a brilliant day out fishing ,and some lovely weather to . And a bonus of a couple of nice fish.

[@SlippyLimpets]

It was, bit blustery I'm the morning but the evening definitely made up for it

[@FDGRebel]

You put some amazing effort into getting to a spot, so Im inspired to not just go to my usual haunts now. hopefully will pay off, keep the vids coming

[@SlippyLimpets]

I do try, I love fishing new spots and the travel etc that's involved. Hope the new haunts pay off for you.👍🎣

[@garethedwards7811]

I subscribed to your channel a few months ago and love it, although this is my first post. I love fishing around the Swansea and Gower area in spite of having a total recent knee replacement recently. Watching all of your videos really helped my recovery and pushed me to get out there ASAP. Keep up the good work Nathan because i really appreciate all of the effort you put into your videos and everything you do. From Gareth, an avid subsriber from Swansea.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks Gareth, glad I could keep you sane but don't push that knee too soon. Thanks for the comment too, really appreciate it. Tight Lines!

[@gazzaedwards1268]

Thank you so much.

[@willspinhayward1355]

Great video an excellent info I really enjoy the content. I am looking forward to the better weather so I can get out there on the Isle of wight an do some lure fishing for bass an pollock. Thanks for the tips, tight lines 😀 👍

[@SlippyLimpets]

You and me both, really looking forward to the nice weather coming in. Hope you have a good season👍🎣

[@willspinhayward1355]

@@SlippyLimpets Thanks you to I look forward to the amazing videos 👍

[@davidmartin1093]

I live just up the road from St Abbs Head, a lovely part of the world. Nice video thanks....👍

[@SlippyLimpets]

Lovely part of the world to live in, wish I lived a bit closer.

[@123boat]

I just have to press like even before watch your video cos I know I’m going to enjoy it 👍👍👍👍

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks mate, appreciate that!!

[@MsVenomz]

I’m glad I ain’t the only one who does this 😂

[@123boat]

@@MsVenomz 😂 This one of the best fishing channels in my humble opinion, so not hard at all to press the thumbs up. 👍

[@johnbiff3100]

oi oi slippy thats a hell of a walk to go fishing hats off to you dude ,,. the days of me doing those type of trips are over i like lazy fishing now hahaha .keep well mate stay safe and have fun

[@SlippyLimpets]

I wish I could have a lazy trip but around here, the fish seem to be in the marks with the longest walks!! Tight lines lines stay safe mate👍🎣

[@funkygrib1]

@@SlippyLimpets There is 1 good mark off the harbour and its easy ! spent a summer there 6 years ago

[@SlippyLimpets]

I know where you mean, and tried it a few times, but not had any joy there. Could be worth spending some more time there though

[@funkygrib1]

@@SlippyLimpets You need to be in the channel and virtually dragging bottom, Pollock and red cod, hey, not one a chuck ! I did a full summer.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks for the info, might give it another go next time I'm there👍

[@stoney332]

Great video some nice fish I've noticed that with the Pollock n coalfish covered with lice ud catch a beauty thinking I'll bring that home for tea and then look in it mouth n be full of lice not all of time but more than less

[@allythescot]

Mountaineering and lure fishing all in 1,some nice fish caught,Great Video ,Enjoyed Ally

[@SlippyLimpets]

My two favourite past times.bglad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment

[@christravis3270]

Great job mate. Liked the tackle talk as you went and some lovely fish to boot. Wonderful venue as always, great to see all the wildlife thriving around you. Sadly noticed about half way through the video, somebody decided to leave their rubbish on the rocks. Beggars belief. How can anyone stand there, with all that around them and think, sod it, just leave it here. Anyway, stay safe and keeping posting the videos 👍🏻

[@SlippyLimpets]

I know mate, boils my piss. Sadly it's becoming so common I've started to take a rubbish bag out with me to clear up after the f****rs. Tight Lines mate🎣👍

[@christravis3270]

@@SlippyLimpets sadly me and my mates find ourselves doing the same thing. Have a good one buddy 👍🏻

[@SlippyLimpets]

@@christravis3270 It's shit isn't it. That sort of behaviour gives anglers a bad name

[@renllek]

Class video, glad i found it as it gave me a better view of the area than i can get on google maps. Iv been meaning to drive up to St Abbs head at some point to do some fishing, gutting about car park tho. i take it the closest place to park now is in the national trust carpark just outside the town?

[@SlippyLimpets]

Google maps doesn't really show a great deal since the cliffs are so high. Yeah that is the closest carpark, the walk isn't too bad though and the views are great. Hope you have a good one when you do make it up there

[@tonyshaw4570]

fishing from rocks you need a drop landing net .its better than pulling up with the line

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Cracking stuff as always.What a great venue,awesome scenery and some nice fish to top it off.

[@SlippyLimpets]

It is a cracking day out even I'd the fish don't turn up. Thanks for the comment👍🎣

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Rooneys fishing supplies have good soft lures, anyways great to see you out thanks for letting us no about the bread 👍😉

[@SlippyLimpets]

I've seen them about but never tried them, will have to grab some and give them a go

[@ASIFSATTAR-j7x]

I like fishing but i can't take risk like u...u r a brave man.👏👏👏

[@justdoinmathing]

Looks a lovely spot! Thinking of giving it a do in a couple of weeks, is it too early for pollock, coaly etc or should there be some there?

[@SlippyLimpets]

Plenty of coalies around and have seen some pollack caught recently, so well worth a go. Have a good one!

[@justdoinmathing]

@@SlippyLimpets nice one - tight lines and all that!

[@djpassionjungledrumnbass4525]

Enjoy late night viewing nice and calming .. I use green carp line when I sea fish

[@SlippyLimpets]

I used to use green line too but found the birds couldn't see it so white seems to work well.

[@djpassionjungledrumnbass4525]

@@SlippyLimpets I'd go green and find a spot with no birds..

[@RichyParton]

Love the tackle info and showing us the line you use and where you got it from. Thanks loving the fishing

[@SlippyLimpets]

Not a problem, sometimes I think I go on too much about it 😅

[@chef4292]

Was just thinking when you were gonna upload and checked my subscriptions and saw a video :) Just wanted to say thank you for helping me with all your videos through rough times and getting me into lure fishing, started it properly last august for a few mackerel and decided this year to target more species (bass, big pollack, cod etc). Caught a PB 6lb pollack from watching your video on fishing with soft plastics and how to move the jig along the sea floor. Again thanks a lot for the videos you make, I and all your subscribers love them. Maybe a lure fishing for bass video soon if I'm allowed to be cheeky... ;)

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks for letting me know, it spurs me on to do more vids when I know that I can inspire or help people. Humbling too. I've not had much luck on the bass this year but hopefully get one out in the next month or so. Cheers and tight lines👍🎣

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

cod, pollock and a coalie. great day out 😊👍🏻

[@SlippyLimpets]

Aye thoroughly enjoyable, even without any monsters 🎣👍

[@lesedwards936]

Finally got settled and a few nice fish out mate, tight lines

[@SlippyLimpets]

Took a while but yeah, got there in the end. Tight Lines Les 🎣👍

[@ianturner3033]

Another cracking video👌. 3 species, lovely weather, plenty of wildlife, gorgeous scenery, and very informative.🙌 Shame about the tackle problems, but it could have been worse. No new line,😱 or worse, the only reel you had was the one with crap line.😢 As always, enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing. 👌👍👏. Stay safe😷.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Aye always good to have a back up plan. Should have probably spooled up at home before I went out but was too eager to get going 😄 tight lines👍🎣

[@raivorimicans4303]

Looked a cracking day out! Had a good one myself on Sunday, tight lines slippy 🎣

[@SlippyLimpets]

Good to hear it!! 🎣👍

[@ImmyBravv]

Great entertainment as per usual 👌🏼 Tight lines 🎣 😎👍🏼

[@SlippyLimpets]

Always appreciated dude! Tight Lines👍🎣

[@welovetofish5669]

Fantastic video excellent catches, well done buddy 🤘👊🎣🐟🐟

[@SlippyLimpets]

Nice one buddy, glad you liked it👊👍🎣

[@MsVenomz]

Spot on 👌 lovely bit of fishing

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks mate 👍

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Enjoyed that , picked up some tips on working those soft plastics ...nice one

[@SlippyLimpets]

Hope those tips work out for you 🎣👍

[@kevinfletcher7471]

I fish ground very similar to were you were fishing , and I'm always nervous of snagging I realise you just have to relax into it . On the subject of braid I felt your frustration I use j braid really canot fault it .

[@thefuse9881]

I live about twenty minutes fae St Abbs so I will have to give it a try some time. love the videos keep it up

[@SlippyLimpets]

I'm surprised you haven't been already living that close to it, I'd be there all of the time!. It's a great day out, even just walking around.

[@Koastal_Luring]

Loved the vid man! They’re getting better and better. The amount of birds around there was mental… tight lines on the next one

[@SlippyLimpets]

They've become a pain mate. Have been looking for new marks where there aren't any bird colonies close by, but as you know, that's tough in that area. Roll on winter 😄

[@stevecoppin4278]

well done mate yet again another cracking video , stay safe

[@Alexxx---101]

Another good video mate. Whats the bag your using? Does it not have zips? Cause they always break with the salt water. Cheers.

[@SlippyLimpets]

It's a Sea to Summit Flow 35, it's actually a dry bag so has buckles to for the top closure, which can be replaced if needed. Not cheap but lasts for years. Glad you liked the vid and thanks for the comment

[@Alexxx---101]

Fu*k me they're expensive. They look the bo*locks though! Cheers

[@SlippyLimpets]

@@Alexxx---101haha yeah they are. I was lucky enough to pick one up in a sale but it's lasted 5 years of abuse so far.

[@gazzwad]

1:49 knowing you have to walk back for the camera haha, fair play... another enjoyable vid mate... thanks

[@SlippyLimpets]

Good for the old ticker and lungs mate, although it does steal a bit of fishing time

[@pauljhenderson21]

Class video mate! Look at getting in to a little lure fishing, any suggestions for a rod a reel set up. Thanks keep the vids coming

[@SlippyLimpets]

It really depends on your budget and the type of lure fishing you want to do but generally speaking a 5 to 35g casting range, 8ft rod, something like a Savage Gear Bushwacker, is a good start. And match that up with a 2500 to 3000 sized reel, maybe a Penn Pursuit or Daiwa BG.

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Awesome as always buddy!! stay safe on them marks.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Cheers mate, will do!

[@rickybell2.056]

I thought the orange fish were lithe or however you spell it???? I caught a ling one day 😂 good job that the internet told me what it was, was a brown eel fish looking thing

[@SlippyLimpets]

I think Lithe are what we call Coal Fish or Coalies. The Internet is a great place for reference

[@petercrann2442]

Great mark again mate

[@kevintodd6150]

Hi Mr Slippy.😉 Being a shore angler, I quite fancy having a go at LRF. I'm from Whitley Bay and wonder why you travel so far? are there no local marks around Whitley/Tynemouth etc? also what lures would you recommend? Great vid as always

[@SlippyLimpets]

Hi, There are a few good places around locally but the problem is finding deep water without a load of kelp at you feet, you'll know from shore angling it's not great when fishing with light gear. You just end up snagged all the time and loose jigs and fish. I also really like fishing in remote places so don't mind the travel part of it. LRF lure wise, you can't go wrong with Berkley Gulp Worms and Isome's, they can be lethal for mini & baby fish. Also small curly tail grubs and a light metal jig can give you the extra distance to get past the kelp. Hope this helps

[@kevintodd6150]

@@SlippyLimpets Thanks very much for the info.I've been to Billys tackle today and bought a few lures.He has suggested having a go for Bass at Seaton Sluice behind the Kings Arms, 2 hours either side of high water.I suppose the beauty of targeting Bass is that you don't need to find deep water.Once again,thanks very much for getting back to me, and keep on making the great videos.I know it must be a pain filming sometimes, especially when there are fish about, but it really is appreciated, tight lines 😉

[@SlippyLimpets]

Good info from Billy's, it's a great tackle shop.You're right about that, it's amazing how shallow bass with feed in. Good luck mate and tight lines 👍 🎣

[@oaagea]

I look forward to go there some days... That place called bad steps ar North from the town or south?

[@SlippyLimpets]

North of the town, near the light house

[@MarcinKantor]

Just came across your channel lad, very nicely done. Love the shots of you coming down the cliff, knowing you have to climb back up to collect the camera 😂😂 been there, done that. Subbed and will check more of your vids. Good luck 👍

[@SlippyLimpets]

Welcome aboard! Aye, those shots certainly help with fitness levels 😄

[@brynmitchell5774]

Honest fishing, watched a few of yours tonight...Liked n Subbed . Tight lines .

[@SlippyLimpets]

It's the only way to be. Thanks for the sub👍🎣

[@sloth4666]

Looked a cracking day out! Scenery is stunning,any advice on braid for beach casting?,need to rid myself of shockleader knots🤬

[@SlippyLimpets]

I've used 70lb Power Pro super 8 for years and it works really well. I've got Daiwa J Braid on at the moment but I'm not sure if it's as abrasion resistant as the Super 8.

[@sloth4666]

Cheers for that,i will have a look tonight👍🏼

[@anthonylfc5329]

Another cracking video mate 👌

[@SlippyLimpets]

Cheers mate👍

[@kriscuthbert9671]

Amazing location, another great vid and a couple of nice fish you know how to pick the days! Just been checking out busted fishing for more braid, do you get it in bulk spools Nath ?

[@SlippyLimpets]

Yeah, there was 400m on that spool in the vid. My last spool lasted 2 years so thought 400m would be enough for another few years at least. As long as the Razor Bills stay away from it, that is!!🤣

[@kriscuthbert9671]

@@SlippyLimpets Ha yeah you're right been buying 150m spools of braids for the spinning reels but still got a stack of nanofil spools I got a deal on so still using it up and trust it, but sounds like you trust the taz line as well so have been checking it out. . Ta for the info again! Tight lines 👍🎣🎣

[@AMG63]

Great stuff mate 👏👏

[@adamaplon8388]

Brilliant video! Have you got a link to the minnow lure?

[@SlippyLimpets]

Yep, here you go. www.sliderfishing.com/category.sc?categoryId=109

[@adamaplon8388]

@@SlippyLimpets thank you

[@jarrowvikingsinsaneangling9785]

haha Nathan as always a cracking video keep them coming. I watched a video on you tube the other week some good looking kidda cough cough knacking the fish on there...nice one

[@SlippyLimpets]

Aye, that lad seemed to have a canny day out, way better than I've managed recently 😄

[@seanmichaelmcparlandfishing]

It seems to get fished hard down st abbs, well done on the fish

[@SlippyLimpets]

It definitely does, seems to get harder to catch there as the years go by. The whole headland was netted last July, which can't have helped much. Tight lines 🎣👍

[@seanmichaelmcparlandfishing]

@@SlippyLimpets do u not park at the light house for easier access to the marks? Also a gd shout for blunt hooks is lidls hook sharpeners they get in every now and then cheap and small to carry

[@SlippyLimpets]

Cheers for the info, I'll keep an eye out for them. Normally i would but the road has been closed since the pandemic started

[@georgeridsdale4329]

Another great vid m8 keep them coming

[@РыбалкавАнглии-к1ц]

Super Video!!!! want start to do same think Jigging in Sea but never rilly done this. dont no what need to do it rilly, but now after video have couple idea:) 👍👍👍

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thank you. Have a look at the tackle list in the description, could give you an idea of what to use.👍🎣

[@РыбалкавАнглии-к1ц]

@@SlippyLimpets i will mate, Thank you!

[@Graham-1888]

Another top vid mate, still get the fear watching you climb down to spots 😂😂

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks mate👍 The approach on the next vid got my heart going a bit.

[@Graham-1888]

@@SlippyLimpets Looking forward to it ;-) have you ever had a bad fall or got stuck ? you're like a mountain goat on some of these vids lol, tight lines and safe fishing mate.

[@newfieledman9164]

JIG THE LINE

[@chrisholt6513]

Great. Video as always

[@SlippyLimpets]

👍🎣

[@jamesdavidboro]

Where do you park when fishing St Abbs head mate? Do you park in St Abbs itself? I've fished it twice and drove through the village (with signs up saying private road) but I'm unsure as to the legality of driving up and parking that way.

[@SlippyLimpets]

I haven't parked up that way since the pandemic started, it has always been coned off since. After that I've parked in the National Trust car park.

[@jamesdavidboro]

@@SlippyLimpets cheers. Yeh it was coned off last time I went but I just moved the cones 😬. I assumed the villagers had put them there rather than the trust? No one said anything to me🤷‍♂️. Good to know there's another way up though.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Yeah it's trust owned so more likely them, at least nobody said anything. Means it fair game for the rest of us!

[@pw6582]

Sounds like Jurassic Park the bird noises great video enjoyable.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Haha yeah, it sometimes feels like jurassic Park up there!

[@ocd_666]

Cracking Video. I found some of those crawfish soft lures on Veals. 🎣

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll have a look there

[@fishingireland7719]

Love these videos

[@johnpringle4759]

Great video ones a gain 👍

[@rickybell2.056]

Id be sending that line back 😢

[@118Wilson]

Was that last Friday by any chance ? On the 2nd.

[@SlippyLimpets]

No mate, thinknit was the Sunday before

[@johnsidney7129]

any sign on Mackerel inland yet mate? Can't find any info anywhere. Another thumbs up vid m8.

[@SlippyLimpets]

They've been catching them on the yaks, but I don't think they've hit the shore yet. Hopefully just a week or two away!

[@rorypallas2427]

Yeah I heard the yaks at Whitley bay were getting them. Nothing close in yet

[@scottmckean4611]

Was catching plenty on Sunday of cairnryan peir ..every cast on a 30 fram killer creel spinner..great fun when the sun is out

[@andrewmason1]

I had a couple in north berwick off the shore 2 weeks ago

[@robreid3652]

Does anyone have specific coordinates for these locations please?

[@chrismoss9487]

Nice vid but talk about skull dragging a fish at 14mins

[@SlippyLimpets]

I have to apply some pressure, there's a big bit of structure just in front of the mark that I need to get the fish over else they snag up. I'd rather bully the fish up than have it snag,snap off and swim away with a hook still in it.

[@chrismoss9487]

@@SlippyLimpets there's pressure then there's skull dragging. Full skull drag till its ashore. Don't wana argue about it. Like I said, nice vid

[@pvegod1484]

@@chrismoss9487 I’d rather be dragged up than spend the rest of my days with a lure in my mouth till I die from inability to feed. As you can see the pollack was fine with no damage to its mouth. If you’re willing to stick a hook through a fishes mouth and damage its slime coat through handling then surely you can’t judge a man for playing a fish hard

[@petercrann2442]

Where would you or any of your subscribers suggest trying on the North East Coastline

[@christravis3270]

What type of fishing are you looking to do?

[@petercrann2442]

@@christravis3270 lure fishing mate

[@christravis3270]

@@petercrann2442 some great action for pollack, coley, mackerel, wrasse off Filey Brigg. Haven’t tried it, but you can get Bass from Flamborough South Landing. Had some good Bass as the tide floods over the scars at Kettleness in the evenings. Like with all fishing though, sometimes you can fish Kettleness, everything is perfect and there is nothing there 🤷‍♂️. Don’t think I will annoy anyone with those bits of advice, they are pretty well reported in forums and best mark books. Good luck 🤞🏻

[@sloth4666]

Cracking vid again! Look forward to next one👍🏼Anyone advise what braid to use for beach casting?,i got a Century rod but the diameter of the tip eye makes it difficult to use with shock leader knot (TT low diameter),cheers🤞🏼

[@christravis3270]

@@sloth4666 I use a 25lb on mine if that helps

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏🎣🎣

[@sandersson2813]

You have to appreciate the effort of setting up a camera to watch you walk past, easy to forget you have to go back and pick it up.

[@SlippyLimpets]

It definitely helps me keep fit!

[@hairyscone]

Lol you need to stock up on lure clips and better quality hooks - Great video as always mate.

[@SlippyLimpets]

Fully stocked up now, not sure how I let the tackle run so low but won't be doing it again

[@97alacran]

Let's go! Love your content mate! If you're ever in southern Ireland give me a shout! Take you to do some rock fishing!

[@SlippyLimpets]

Thanks mate! Appreciate that. Southern Ireland is one of the places on my tick list so will give you a shout!

[@newfieledman9164]

NICE COD FISH BUT TO SMALL

[@SlippyLimpets]

I'll take a small fish over no fish anytime

[@davedawson9851]

Eyup Nathan. I've always had faith in you and dagnabbit you've delivered gold again and changed my life forever. Henceforth I shall confidently describe my more adventurous creations as 'modular designs' and b*ll*cks to everyone. I'll sithi after! Dave

[@SlippyLimpets]

Haha, yeah Dave, 'modular design' covers up most bodges well. Hope you're well mate.

[@davedawson9851]

@@SlippyLimpets Right as ninepence thanks for asking and hoping to be a Welshman soon. Have you come across Marcin Kantor's channel yet? He's got modular design and adventurous creations all sorted. Well worth a look. Cheers bud. Dave

[@toshburke1095]

👊👊

[@SlippyLimpets]

👊

[@lawrencec751]

That's The place i've got a panic attack.... Took me more than 50 min to cross back 🥺🥺🥺

[@SlippyLimpets]

Your not the first, I took a mate down there and thought I was going to have to get the RNLI to come get him. It is definitely harder to get back off than it is to get on

[@lawrencec751]

@@SlippyLimpets aye that's for sure. When you get Down there you just have to jump but when you way back up that's all about Climbing wich gives me anxiety 😅 special if you're looking Down 😷😷😷

[@petergarbutt9521]

Lovely day for fishing, excellent video, your like one of those Ibex climbing the dams, ho ho. Must of been last week, the weather man has forgotten again, ITS SUMMER TIME, ho ho. Great to know that you, CAN, shore fish, St Abbs, I guess you cannot believe everything N.T. write, silly really. Unfortunately, I'm a little circumferencely enhanced, to purchase a hoody, some of us need a couple more xx's ho ho. Hope you located a spool adj. cap, for your multiplier reel, you probably lost the tiny disc washer, that is underneath as well, when you were on the kayak. Stay safe

[@SlippyLimpets]

The weather seems to go from one extreme to the other at the moment. I'll feed the size thing back to my merch suppliers, I'd like to cover all sizes. I'm still hunting the part, gave found one on ebay but it's from the states and postage is 18 quid, might have to bite the bullet though. Tight Lines👍🎣

[@petergarbutt9521]

@@SlippyLimpets Not trying to push a company, but I have used, for quite a while.. jimsreelshop.co.uk for all my different reels, he is very helpful, or can give advice were to get a part.... Thankyou in advance, for contacting your supplier. Stay safe, tight lines

[@SlippyLimpets]

@@petergarbutt9521 I contacted them when my shimano ultegra bit the dust but they never got back in touch. Wasn't best pleased but might have to try them again

[@petergarbutt9521]

@@SlippyLimpets It's all due to covid... ho ho ho.. Again, excellent videos, stay safe

[@DavidTYork]

Lush, as usual.