Plaice Fishing Paradise

[@stephenfiest7346]

Used to live on Shoreham beach in the 70s always fished up by the fishermen's hut opposite the church, coming down to have a look at the old place on 12th May, first time back in 40 + yes.look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@ClickBaitGem]

What an amazing place to have lived. Back in the days when there were more fish aboit too. I hope you have a lovely trip on 12th May.

[@WilsonWilson-BankBeachBoat]

Great session Gem and a very well put together video. Lots of different framing and angles. Nice work.

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thank you so much 😊, it was great fishing that day.

[@davidsteel9735]

Yes Jem high to you had a great day as well . My fishing friends said they wished they came as well.have to make time for plaice don't last long 👍👍

[@ClickBaitGem]

They should be around in numbers for a bit yet. The autumn run should be good when they’ve fattened up!

[@djsimonrossprice9400]

From an ex Sea Angler magazine Casting instructor may i say you cast beautifully. Following the tip of the rod down when lead falls out the sky, which can be vital when a couple of extra yards are needed to reach the fish.. Its amazing how much resistance you can get from the line running thru the rod rings.. Well done..

[@ClickBaitGem]

Wow, thank you! I have worked hard on my casting over the years. After being taught an over head thump by my dad, I spent much of the 80s casting in a field near my house with my mate, trying to see who could get the furthest! I still spend time practising down the beach. I used to avidly read Sea Angler articles on casting techniques and, from that, learnt OTG casting. I still haven’t definitively hit the magical 200 yards, with my best over grass being 186 yards. However on the beach I did four consecutive casts in the early 1990s where I emptied an Abu 6500 fully loaded with 0.35 line. No doubt in my mind those were the best four casts I ever did, using my Zziplex 2500m (felt the butt properly bend!) pendulum casting.

[@markdannatt9680]

Hi gem cracking video and plenty of nice size plaice looking forward to the next video

[@ClickBaitGem]

Glad you enjoyed it. Won’t be too long until the next one.

[@davidarnold3653]

The flattie queen has done it again well done gem , always as a smile on yr face

[@ClickBaitGem]

I do love catching those flatties David. Won’t be too much longer until it’s worth having a go for sole I reckon.

[@williamsmith2465]

Brilliant Gem. Your videos are full of useful info and very watchable. Keep them coming 👍🏻

[@ClickBaitGem]

Glad you like them! I do try to get plenty of info in there when I can, especially around why I am doing things they way I am doing them.

[@johnweekes8497]

Nice to see some one not moaning about kayaking or swimming the beach is for everyone not just fishing but fantastic session looks like you have the ability to put a bait a long way

[@ClickBaitGem]

Absolutely. We all want to enjoy the beach although I think sometimes other beach users need a bit more educating about the dangers fishing can pose to them (eg swimmers who head out to sea right next to you risking getting tangled in your line). As for my casting I have worked on it lol. Even when I was 12 I’d be casting in the field over the road from where I grew up.

[@robsmith7391]

Nice on Gem , I thought it would be good this week. Unfortunately I'm out of action following an operation- just at the wrong time! Hope to be out when the hounds arrive 🤒🤞🎣🦈

[@ClickBaitGem]

Sorry to hear that Rob. At least you’ve got plans for when you’re back in action. Plenty of KZbin videos to watch in the meantime 😉

[@Nicknofish]

Great session, Gem. You will have to invite Wayne on a trip to Shoreham! Cheers and tight lines.

[@ClickBaitGem]

That would be cool! In fact, he has recently been up here 😉. No doubt you’ll see me pop up on his channel soon.

[@christchurchanglingcentre5428]

What a session you guys had! Stunning day out in the sun. Brilliant video as always mate, keep up the great work.

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks a ton! Plenty more to come.

[@stephenboreham9056]

Nice fishing makes my day to see your videos well done 😊

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks 👍 Stephen. Super pleased you’re enjoying them.

[@UnderwaterFishFilms]

what a brilliant fishing session at the beach gem!

[@ClickBaitGem]

Yeah it was a great day out. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanking5027]

Nice one Gem cracking session on the plaice 👍🏻👏🏻

[@ClickBaitGem]

Yes it was, thanks ☺️

[@martinarpino]

Great fishing , thanks Martin Arpino

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks for watching

[@liamnessyalexander9093]

Up and over rigs work well for the plaice where you fished, I caught my best at 42 there. 3 ft snood

[@ClickBaitGem]

Nice fish, 42cm. I do like using up and over rigs also, totally agree that they can work well! I had my best plaice down Seaford a few years back on a 1 hook up and over rig. Came in at 48cm. The last two years I have not found the plaice fishing quite so good down Seaford as it was previously.

[@danielpanter2939]

Great fishing Gem, nice session.

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thank you 😁

[@llewellynrose1093]

Really wish I lived closed!! Well fished great flick 👏 👌

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it.

[@agapelove916]

Loved it! keep em coming Gem 😊

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thank you! Will do!

[@davetaylor526]

Great video Gem, informative and entertaining, 👍

[@ClickBaitGem]

Glad you enjoyed it! Super pleased to hear you found it informative as that’s one of my goals with the videos.

[@deanmc178]

a fantastic pair of plaice gem , good size too

[@ClickBaitGem]

Plenty came out, and a few good enough to take home 😃

[@landbk5015]

I was surprised to see you didn't unhook the 2 plaice before putting them in the bucket of water. Also, what is May Rot please? Never heard of this before. Enjoyed your video and have subscribed. Barry.

[@ClickBaitGem]

I pop them in the bucket first for two reasons. They get a bit of recovery time before I take them back out of water to get the hook out. Also, I can get my next baits out in the water more quickly, thus putting more fish on the beach. You'll see this method used in a lot of catch and release matches. I hope that helps! Also May rot is an algae bloom that occurs roughly through May each year. It sticks to the line and makes the water thick. Consequently, the tidal pull is much increased making it harder to hold bottom and heavy reeling in. Thanks for watching and the sub - most appreciated, and super pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@roddorman8292]

Nice to see you catching rather than just fishing!😂

[@ClickBaitGem]

You got that right! 😂😂

[@stevehalverson4315]

I fished Clacton pier today and apparently the plaice I pulled today is and has been rare here 👌🏻👍🏻

[@ClickBaitGem]

Great stuff. Plaice are such lovely fish to catch.

[@nigelhaines7900]

Going in early may hope their still their good session Gem

[@ClickBaitGem]

They should still be there Nigel. Just need the right conditions for them. Makes a massive difference.

[@LynEdwards-tk2fs]

cracking session gem some lovely plaice nice double hooks i think i would have said i _ _ _ _ love it as well lol more good info , stay safe look forward to your next one cheers gem

[@ClickBaitGem]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your lovely comment. 😃

[@hatchie61fish-on29]

Well done

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks.

[@user-steve]

Nice one Gem

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thank you kindly.

[@deanmc178]

there are spiders about , had problems with them at the tonys tackle nomads comp last sunday

[@ClickBaitGem]

Yeah they’ve started biting off my hooks. The pests! 🤪🤪 🕷️🦀

[@carldawson832]

Nice session, well done from GRIMSBY

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thank you kindly.

[@Onlyfins100]

🎣🌊

[@LIAM-zk9kx]

Just came across your channel, nice to see a bit of Girl Power

[@ClickBaitGem]

Welcome aboard! And thanks for watching 😃

[@stephenphillipsargeant7475]

Nice session then gem

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks.

[@oceano271]

Great catches. Ive been struggling to catch flatties the past 3 sessions. Is there a good chance at shoreham in the evening for them? 4 hours before high tide

[@ClickBaitGem]

They should be about although I’ve been told the May rot is bad today. Just remember to cast as far as you can - they are at distance.

[@oceano271]

@ClickBaitGem thanks for the response. I'll try my luck anyway casting as far out i can! Never caught one before. You've spread some inspiration 🤞🏾

[@ClickBaitGem]

Good luck. I hope you get your plaice.

[@simoned01se]

Hi Jem great fishing well done, question where is the best place to park, do t mind paying if required but would rather not also do t want to walk too far from car as have dodgy knee currently, please advise. Tite lines.

[@ClickBaitGem]

There is on street parking.

[@buckrogers2828]

Well done and a good video as you communicate/Explain things with us viewers unlike many on KZbin who forget were watching not just the camera on!. So nice presentation. plus one of your 7HT's needs open heart surgery! Bearings sound shot.

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks for your lovely feedback. I used to lecture at Uni so I got used to explaining what I was doing it whilst I did it! Must’ve rubbed off on to my fishing lol. I try to think about want people might learn from watching my videos and get some of that across. So great to hear your kind words Buck Rogers 😍. As for the reels, the noisy one has dry ceramics in it. But to be fair they are quite well used now… 🤪😄

[@buckrogers2828]

@@ClickBaitGem Your Videos are a joy to watch from start to end as many i skip forward on them but watched all of yours so you must be doing something right! Way too many just think about im making content rather than whats actually in it and forget about people watching want to know more "Rather than Hey i'm here(Yes we know your here!)then might show you some bits then miss the most important parts out esp like what rigs your using/tackle/rods/reels and so on plus tips. Plus say with likes of plaicing there's unhooking tricks many don't know which also saves unwanted fish kills! as they do like to scoff!. Leads you find better as often want a slow trundle in tide.placing rod rest so shows bites best.And so much more. Myself i design and make rigs along with many tripod mods inc a triple head that is remote so fixes to uses one wing nut n bolt rather than more bits and left with plain middle leg when packed away. Created my version of Bagnall bars on heavy mono with a plain swivel on main line instead of cascade so can fish heavy! and others made wishbone all tucked in streamlined.

[@ClickBaitGem]

Totally. And it’s important we as anglers try to protect the fish we have left! Down to every last whiting. After all they are food for other species at the end of the day and part of the eco system.

[@james_ralph_switzerland]

In for that 300th like :D

[@ClickBaitGem]

Thanks James 😃

[@barryroberts6470]

How come a Sea Fishing person who fishes all around the coast and gets some nice catches etc doesn't eat Fish?

[@ClickBaitGem]

Well we all like different foods 😋 and to me fish is 🤢. I wish I did like eating it. But plenty of people around me who will enjoy it 😃.

[@tomjenkinson8958]

What multipliers are you using ?

[@ClickBaitGem]

In this video I am using a Diawa 7HT mag and a Tronixpro Banzai Monomag. Both lovely reels. I've also got Penn fathom 15s that I use for heavier work.

[@tomjenkinson8958]

@@ClickBaitGem yes the Penn 15 Fathoms are good l use them here in Shetland

[@landbk5015]

I was surprised to see you hadn't unhooked the 2 plaice before putting them in the bucket of water.