Match Fishing, first competition of the year Day into night joint top Fishing uk Isle of Wight

hey everyone,
Finally we are back on to the league, and I am buzzing about. It was the first round and it was due to be held at Fort Victoria, but due to clashing with another club, it had to be moved, and we ended up fishing Norton Wall. It was hard fishing, but managed to weigh in, had best specimen and finished, joint top... Happy Days
Hope you enjoy
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[@richiethespark]

Tough going Dylan but you managed to weigh in which was a bonus. Got to defend your title champ. Great video as always, thanks for sharing

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks Richie, when there wasn't many fish caught, I felt pretty lucky t a be able to weigh in. Best specimen as well. Jammy as heck👍🎣🎣

[@INTERTELTOP1]

Hi Dylan ... That venue is perfect for older anglers like myself ... If I was lucky enough to live close by ... I would never leave it, even if I was blanking ... At least you're on the board, with the usual doggy saver ... 👍🐟🎣

[@FrugalOutdoors]

It can be a great venue, and it can fish really well. Gets a good run of tide, and there is always water there,just wasn't to be this time. Access is super easy too John. 30 seconds with your gear and your fishing 👍🎣🎣

[@carldawson832]

Hi Dylan you ok pal, at least you weighed in mate. All the best from GRIMSBY

[@FrugalOutdoors]

I'm good thanks buddy, I hope you are well. It was a good comp to weigh in on, if I can weigh in on the harder ones, then fingers crossed I should do ok. 👍🎣🎣

[@richardgould240]

You always seem so excited to be fishing 🎣 and you got on the scoreboard for the new season 👍🐟.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks Richard. I am excited to be out mate, it's the not knowing I think. Next bite could be the fish I'll tell the grandkids about😂👍🎣🎣

[@markneathway5629]

Love a bit of glow in a few beads and a lead whiting and pout really love it

[@FrugalOutdoors]

That's what I thought mate, but I couldn't find one😂😂🎣👍👍

[@rabbitleader2307]

Absolutely love the way that you think and the way that you try different things. Have tried the starlight method myself and it works!

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, very kind. Sometimes when nothing seems to work, you have to think out of the box. Glad I'm not the only one that's tried that😂😂👍🎣🎣

[@sharonlegg3636]

Totally agree Dylan, very hard.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Yeah very tough that one Sharon, fingers crossed for next weekend though. Never know. It's definitely a hard time of year, not too many fish about👍🎣🎣

[@fishdisco3107]

Fair play mate, I know you said it was quiet but it could have been a lot worse for the time of year, bites & fish… it’s all good! Take care pal 😎👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks Lincoln mate. Yeah I shouldn't grumble really. I weighed in, and quite a few didn't. Hopefully the fish will show up next time, but I'm not going to hold my breath 😂😂🤞👍🎣🎣

[@stevesmith7943]

Well, surprisingly, that was a tough session, Dylan, but well done for getting on the board, a great start in the league.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

I know mate, I really thought there would be a few more fish about, even if it was just some whiting and Dogfish. On to the next one mate, fingers crossed🤞👍👍🎣

[@LevosAnglingAdventures]

Hello Dylan 👋 A great watch as always buddy at least you weighed in your match top angling especially on a difficult day its seem its that time of year we are the same on the Holderness Coast very patchy all the best for your next match take care and tight lines looking forward to the next video buddy 🎣👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, yeah it's definitely slower out there now. I'm not as confident throwing a bait as I was maybe a month or so ago. It won't stop us from trying though hey mate😂👍🎣🎣

[@northeastangling]

Very enjoyable watch as always. Tight lines 👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed 👍🎣🎣

[@stevecoppin4278]

Hi Dylan another great video mate , Start of a new season & your up & running well done , as always take care & tight lines

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Cheers Steve, I had hoped there might be a few more fish for the video, but that's how it goes sometimes 👍🎣🎣

[@uberfisherman8133]

great start to the new season m8. keep it up and love your content

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoy buddy👍👍🎣

[@paulwilliams4258]

Good luck for the year ahead dude hopefully you get back to back wins 🏆

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Cheers Paul, we'll see how it goes. I think there is maybe 16 fixtures so a long way to go👍🎣🎣

[@islandspurs4041]

Great vid mate, great effort hard going January and February, good luck.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Cheers buddy, yeah definitely seems a bit slower at the moment. Managed a beautiful spotted the other night from shanklin ledge, awesome mark👍🎣🎣

[@mikerose7473]

Better luck on the next one it's hard going everywhere fished chesiel yesterday same as you dogs and straps no more big Conger but you have got to be in it to win it,🤞👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks Mike, can only try mate, fingers crossed it will improve soon🤞👍🎣🎣

[@NeilFridayNightFishingClub]

Well done mate on the score board going for back to back champion !!! Look forward to the next video 😊

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, I dont know about that. I won't be fishing them all this year. I thought there would be a few more fish about though👍🎣🎣

[@NeilFridayNightFishingClub]

@@FrugalOutdoors we went out in sandown bay lots of whiting and nothing else at all roll on spring

[@andrewhaden7822]

Another great video,nice to see the swan is one of your regular viewers 😊

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Lol, must be a regular, he looked pretty miffed, thanks mate hope you enjoyed 😂👍🎣🎣

[@motorsnutts6594]

Nice one Dylan mate. I think you did well there bud, normally the fish ain’t to shy down there are they , but least you weighed in dude . keep on it bud appreciate your efforts 🎣👍🏼👍🏼

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, it was a hard session for sure. I really did think there would be a few more fish weighed in, but fingers crossed I can get a few more next time. Joint top after the first one, so not too shabby 🤞🤞👍🎣🎣

[@motorsnutts6594]

@@FrugalOutdoors yeah definitely could have been a worse start ! 👍🏼

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Nice one Dylan brother !!

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks is dude, big game this weekend mate🤞🤞👍🎣🎣

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Yeah man hope we get em lol @@FrugalOutdoors

[@chrisbree3467]

It looks like you tried almost everything there Dylan. Going back to your previous video with the big conger taking the small one I’m surprised that you didn’t sacrifice one of those tiny straps and put a section on a penned. You tried everything else, you never know. At least you weighed in. Good luck for the next one 🪿

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Do you knock me mate, that never crossed my mind, maybe I should have😂😂, I felt like I tried everything. I don't feel that bad though, as noone really had loads. Definitely a hard one that time, thanks mate🎣👍👍

[@mickthefishkett784]

another excellent watch, sign of a good champ, get on the board first match and pressure eases a bit. i thought it was more informative on bait, tackle, tactics etc... this time, whether it was because bites were few and far between and you had more time for the cam. cheers.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks Mick, I do try to show rigs, and bait etc, maybe more so with the comps, I think it's probably because I'm voicing my thoughts, and the desperation to catch a fish 😂😂. I hope you enjoyed though mate👍🎣🎣

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks Mick, I do try to show rigs, and bait etc, maybe more so with the comps, I think it's probably because I'm voicing my thoughts, and the desperation to catch a fish 😂😂. I hope you enjoyed though mate👍🎣🎣

[@acereflectionsfishing]

good effort Dylan you can only catch whats there mate

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks mate, i don't think I could have tried much more. Only 8 of us out of 20 weighed in. So it was a tough one for sure👍🎣🎣

[@johnturner925]

Nice one Dylan, just a question? I only freshwater fish and you have to be very quiet so you don't let the fish know your there. When you use braid the noise from your reel is very loud that has got to travel down to your lead ( like the two tins and a length of string telephone) letting all fish know you are there? Just a thought mate.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks for that John, that does make perfect sense. I'm thinking with all the other noise in the sea, I'm not sure it would make that much difference though. Lakes/ponds etc, are super quiet, but there is a lot of movement in the tide. Who knows, that's definitely made me think though👍🎣🎣

[@philipsanders1894]

hit egypt point again on wednesday night..big mistake..chilly and very windy..tried to use the lighthouse to protect rod tips from wind to no affect they was bouncing everywhere..only had 1x 8oz pollock on 2 hook flapper with rag tipped with squid ..didnt even know i had it on..next week weathers a bit 💩 so not sure if im going to go yet unless it changes ..and tides not great either..👍🏻🎣💚

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Still catching though Phil, so not all bad. I'm not a fan of Egypt if I'm honest. It's super tackle hungry, worse than fort Victoria, but it is deep, and there are some big rays down there. You could probably catch anything down there. Maybe I should give it more of a chance. Now I'm talking about it, I fancy giving it a go again😂😂👍🎣🎣

[@philipsanders1894]

back in the day norton was 1 of my top favourite spots..especially for bass & bream..tides not great for me this week so probably try norton the week after.. if everything falls into place..tides,weather and time evt

[@passingthrough4392]

lead lift, nice

[@FrugalOutdoors]

The one time I remember to bring them, and I didn't really need them😂😂. I've got stacks of them now. Ready to rock and roll, bring on the snaggy marks😉👍🎣🎣

[@passingthrough4392]

great enthusiasm @@FrugalOutdoors

[@iainblanks1607]

What braid were you using and what thickness? 👏👏👏 you’re smashing it! I wish KZbin was around when I was learning (I still am) it’d saved SO many blanks LOL. Tight lines bud 🤞😂👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Hey Iain buddy. One thing I've found since I started, is I don't think anyone knows all there is, and for me certainly is a huge learning curve. The braid is a 50lb 8 strand generic one from eBay. Cheap and cheerful. And is use a 60lb leader bit tapered, so I can try and pull out of most stuff. I have bought a 70lb 4 strand to go straight through no leader, but I haven't used it yet. Hope that helps mate, and glad you are hopefully getting something from the vids👍🎣🎣

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Can’t believe I forgot to comment Dylan 🤦‍♂️. This time of year it’s important just to weigh in,you should have mentioned what position you came 🎣🐟

[@FrugalOutdoors]

No worries mate, yeah I was happy to just get something. I had best specimen as well, so was joint top after the first one. We don't really know where we come until the following day, but maybe I could put it in text on screen at the end😉🎣👍👍

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Awesome job 👍, that would be a good idea 🎣🐟

[@mat_allthegearfishing]

another great video mate, love the excitement you show when ya fishing,, can i asl what you use to record on? picture quality is great

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Thanks dude, I'm just happy to be outside mate. I love fishing, it brings a lot of joy, and frustration sometimes, but it definitely drives me to try harder😂😂. I use the Sony zv 1. It's a dedicated blogging camera. I've been messing with the settings lately to try and get it a bit better. I still only film in hd 1080. The size of the files is just too big for me in 4k, and to be honest, I don't think it's hugely necessary. I'm lazy when filming though mate. I just plonk it on the tripod, and let it run for the whole session, I have it plugged in to a battery pack so I don't need to change batteries etc. By the way, I like your videos as well mate, I like your style of filming, you're natural, and not trying to be something like a few others. They are a good watch buddy, so keep at it👍👍🎣🎣

[@mat_allthegearfishing]

@@FrugalOutdoors thanks for the reply mate. That's the camera I was actually looking at so will likely get that. Yeah I love fishing to, being near the water helps reset my brain ready for the next week, feel so much better when I get home after fishing. Thanks for the kind words mate means alot, you know what it's like when you try something new your not that comfortable in, was thinking of given up the filming but if anything it's a good video diary for my kids and grandkids to watch in years to come Take care mate, might see you out fishing one day when I come over for a session

[@FrugalOutdoors]

@@mat_allthegearfishing defo mate, completely agree, it's a great way to chill out, and be ok with the world, any troubles go, or at least don't seem as important as they did before I went out. Life's short dude, enjoy it. Don't stop your filming mate, you're one of the few I enjoy watching. Continue doing what you do. I don't watch that many anymore, and as much as I like fishing, some channels just aren't my cup of tea if you know what I mean If you ever plan on coming over to fish here, it would be my pleasure to catch up. I struggle to fish weekends, but if it's a midweek. I'll be well game. Some great bream fishing soon. Take care mate👍👍🎣🎣

[@mat_allthegearfishing]

@@FrugalOutdoors i have a week off end of march i will send you a message see if your free for a session, i have a lot to learn so would be great getting out with someone who knows

[@FrugalOutdoors]

@@mat_allthegearfishing mate, I don't know that much myself, I'm learning all the time. KZbin has been my friend throughout my journey, and I've had a lot of help along the way. I like fishing, but I still don't class myself as a proper fisherman. I aim to be one day maybe, but in the meantime I'm going to enjoy getting out, and maybe catch a fish or two. I hope I'm free dude👍🎣🎣

[@andysmithson8651]

Hi Dylan when u going to take us to the weight ins at the end of the matches online Andy from the mainland. Enjoy the videos

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Hey Andy mate, we don't have a weigh in as such, on the night. We roughly know how we did, by chatting at the end. But we don't find out until the following day. Keeps the anticipation levels up😂😂👍🎣

[@markwheeler9185]

Hi mate what rod lights do you use please btw great video as all Ways

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Hey mark buddy, I use some from eBay. The same as the rig sharks ones, but unbranded. I just bought 10 of them from AliExpress for about 8 pounds😉😉👍🎣🎣

[@markwheeler9185]

@@FrugalOutdoors thank you

[@davidmilne9911]

Does your club matches not have a maximum number of hooks allowed to be used on a trace. Most competitions say 3 xhooks max per trace. Just asking out of curiosity not picking. Welldone on your video and presentation, first l've come across your channel. 😎🏆👍🏻

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Hi David, our club rules are 2 rods, 4 hooks pennel counts as one, if it's a one rod comp it's 3 hooks, pennel still counts as one. I've only ever fished this club, but I've fished a species comp with another club, and that one as the same, pennel counts as one. Depending on the distance between the pennel hook and the main hook most clubs that I've looked at count it as one. I guess it depends which club, where you look etc, a couple of the clubs here, are 2 rods 3 hooks. I think some of that is to do with national records. Like if I caught the heaviest bass, it would only count if I was using X amount of hooks at anyone time. Or I could be completely wrong😂😂👍🎣

[@davidmilne9911]

@@FrugalOutdoors that's fair enough your club makes it's rules as it see's fit. You will find nationally, in Competitive Opens and Sea League's, rules are only one rod rigged up in use per angler at any one time. With a maximum of three hooks, in any configuration of your choice, but a two hook pennelled single trace snood is classed as two hooks. Also a single treble is classed as 3 hooks. Most of our clubs in North East England over 30 years ago, even reduced this too Two hooks maximum per baited trace in water at any one time. Reasoning was the fish, mostly flounders, whitings, eels, codling were getting blitzed in treble shots every cast for 4 hour comps, by big entry numbers of anglers and destroyed the local stocks. Anyways it is what it is, you carry on the good work.

[@RichardHiggs-mr9cj]

Richard for port Talbot fishing boat

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Cheers Richard 👍👍

[@thetattooedangler]

Normally I would put a tenner on you winning by being a jammy git, but you've improved so much over the past year that I'm not going to. I'm putting twenty on instead.

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Lol, well I owe you a fiver anyway, if you email me your address I'll post it out to you😉👍🎣🎣

[@thetattooedangler]

I thought you had longer? Oh well, it's about time I won something. Next time you're near an RNLI collection box, stick it in there mate. Cheers.@@FrugalOutdoors

[@jon_jax]

Don’t suppose you’d be up for letting me join on of you’re sessions I live on the island and really need some mates to get out more with 😊

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Hey mate, hope you are enjoying the vids. I do get a few requests to go fishing with people, and unfortunately I've taken to passing on the invite. With me filming it's quite hard to do when other people are around. So sorry mate. I know of a few groups on Facebook though, that welcome people to tag along. I'm not on there, so can't remember what they are called, but I'm sure if you have a nose you'll find them👍🎣🎣🎣

[@PaulJones-u3e]

Probably no fish about

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Yeah it defo seems pretty slow at the mo😉👍🎣🎣

[@PaulJones-u3e]

@@FrugalOutdoors next month might be better