thats why you fish after a storm!

[@ianturner3033]

Nice video Matt. Well done on the bass, and the leads.👌👍👏 I love fishing in the rain too. I go fishing for the whole experience. The friendship, patter, meeting new people, or the solitude and being alone if I choose, fresh air, scenery, get away from the stress of life, learning from others, helping others, the hunt, just the whole package. That's a load of bullsh=+. I go because my wife kicks me out and I have nowhere else to go. 😢😢 Stay safe. 😷

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Ian some brilliant input there , I was right there with you reading it nodding my head- and not a bad place to be when being kicked out either !

[@andycollings4302]

I was introduced to fishing by one of my brothers when I was 5. 60 years I'm still enjoying it. Out in nature, the mixture of solitude and company. I bought a boat in August last last year, through rubbish weather, family things and the lockdown I've not been out much. This year will be better. Great video, you have a nice way about you. Tight lines.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Andy , thanks for all those thoughts , I do share in your optimism and I hope that boat gets a lot of use in 2021 down in Weymouth, what a great place to have one too. Appreciate your kind comments again, Matt

[@andycollings4302]

If you're ever down this way message me. I live 10mins walk from Preston beach, an enjoyable venue summer into autumn though the fish aren't big there is many species. I don't do much on the Chesil now, my knees don't like it. Get up and over to start with ain't to bad but coming back, oh dear a struggle..

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Cheers Andy love that area too 👍👌

[@real_wakawaka]

lol i got that rod and absolutely love it. Caught well over 200 bass with it and countless pollack / other big fish. Used to look after the tackle shop at the end of the pier in Eastbourne so fished a lot and knew exactly the time and place to catch bass (30 within an hour easy) ;)

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Amazing some great history at Eastbourne pier I hear even sea trout can be caught there

[@wt6519]

Where is the place near eastbourne pier, would love to know.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Check out the Eastbourne fisherman’s latest video

[@real_wakawaka]

​@@wt6519 ​ a couple of places. One is at the end of the pier. go down the deck to the lower fishing deck. face towards the beach parallel with the pier looking down towards the night club if it still exists. fish 1 hour before high tide and all the way down to low. when its high going to low try to cast to the club as the pier goes inwards. you need to use either sandeel or sidewinder skerries eel. main line on 1oz or 2oz weight to arms length line to the eel. let it hit the ground but wind in quick as the tide will take it under the pier into snags make sure its parallel with the pier off about 2-4 meters away as you wind in it drags it more into the pier where the fish are hiding...if any bass about 100% they will take it. Best time of year is September time with high tide early morning close to sunrise best if you can. If pier is not possible you can do the same on the beach to the left of the pier. not on the first but second beach down. best used is lug or sandeel. Bass if you look during the day hang out close to the pier and are down deep near where the night club entrance is...on clear water with polarized lenses on you can see loads of them hanging about going in and out. For pollack its straight down at the bottom pier deck facing the pier but further down (half way upto the end) on very high tides during summer. Use sibiki feathers down to bottom and wind up two times off the floor to not get snagged...bob up and down and should catch 1/2lb to 1lb pollack and near dusk herring. For black bream its top deck on small hooks, can be a two hook flapper rig, cast parallel to the beach towards beachy head. Must be after may/jun for best result with slither of quid . By catch is flatties. Scad if you can is at night dangling down using feathers bottom beck in the lights where you catch pollack but at night. gar fish using float near the pier bottom deck on high tide or can be done with skerrie sidewinder eel but at night is best result but must be flat. for (2lb+) mullet use bread on tiny hooks (6 on a line) down the side as close to the pier as possible. My best place was top deck to the left next to the stairs facing pier (yeah not much space but that is where they hang out). Its a long game but pays off with a large fish. Must be calm water best in morning from first light. They like glass calm water for best result.

[@redvalley9]

Matt do you have a preference for colour of main line?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes ! I love being able to see the line - to pick it out of the waves are plucking and even spot bites away from the rod tip. Orange and yellow seems to contrast well with our grey sky and sea

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

Why do I fish? For the pursuit of those beautiful big fish that punctuate the many smaller ones. The relaxation, excitement and the head-space that's hard to achieve through other means, is also on a level footing. I'm on the East coast, but the West coast of Ireland is my fishing paradise. The white noise of the ocean at night, lulls me to sleep during every fishing/camping trip. Irreplaceable.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Love it !

[@stephenking78]

Really enjoyable video Matt, and what a Bass. I knew it would make your day and so well deserved mate. Fishing to me is a tonic called escapism, no thoughts of anything else but totally enjoying my day in the fresh air and the expectations of what may come. Keep em coming

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Stephen yes I understand that so Inch “a tonic called escapism” good words

[@1RodRob]

Persistence pays off, what a lovely Bass, well deserved catch.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes I have been thinking about that, so many times that one last cast and I genuinely was feeling down and than bam !

[@pacman4568]

Around the same time of your video a mate and I went to Cefen Siden beach in South Wales. A local surf beach just after a bit of a blow. Lots of cockles some quite big, a few queen cockles, Razor and Gaper shells everywhere but sadly, could not find whole ones. Lots and lots of pink sea slugs. Caught three bass between us around 2-3lbs with fresh local dug blow lug. Used the queens we found only had one bass hit with them. Some good size flounder in between the bass on the worm. A good couple of days fishing Looking forward to the next blow we have. Good video.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good work, another advocate of post storm fishing top work sir

[@ianlaccohee7180]

What a beautiful bass. Well done. Always puts a shine on the day when you catch that one nice fish.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks yes agreed it was heading for one of those rubbish days and then it cheered everything up even in the rain

[@devonangler3781]

Great vid mate, Nice bass, cant wait for your lure vids, tight lines

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Archie , those lure videos will be coming I’ve been making an underwater filming rig , I will have to wait though as things don’t really get going until June here in sussex. Really enjoying your videos too may friend , Tight lines Matt

[@devonangler3781]

thanks mate

[@GP30277]

Awesome! I caught some dab and the usual suspect Whiting but not much else after that storm in Herne Bay. I knew you'd find something bigger and better! Great vid as always mate.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I was made up - now I keep asking but are those skate there yet !? That could be my first lockdown long trip , keep the reports coming

[@GP30277]

@@SaltwaterAngler I would be if I caught a lovely bass like that! I spoke to a few locals last weekend who have had a couple thornies, so they are definitely showing up, I'm down the beach tomorrow for a couple hours, so will ask some of the locals again to see what they've had over the week. I will keep you posted mate! :)

[@GP30277]

@@SaltwaterAngler had a few sessions down there now (21st, 22nd, 23rd), saw some Rays being pulled out by others on the evening of the 22nd in flood tide. The only real decent session I had was three bass inbetween 1-3lb and a couple smaller schoolies on the 23rd in the early evening around 6'ish (high tide was at 7) just as the sun was setting. Biggest was on a Sidewinder 25g Sandeel. Going to try a Floating plug to see if they will take from the surface next session (its super shallow and flatish gradient), if not back to the sidewinder and black minnow! Had a bluey/lug combo on my beachcaster with a two hook flapper but that was pretty quiet in all the sessions apart from the usual knocks and couple hookups from the usual suspects (whiting). Tight lines :) 24/03/21 - Update - Was down at Reculver towers for 4 hours today, nothing great just three more whiting! They're like a pack of hungry wolves... it was pretty slow if i do say so myself. Saves the blank i suppose.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Wow thanks ever so much, I’m being spoilt with info there, really appreciate you taking the time . They can become a bit of an obsession those thornback this time of year- 👍👍

[@GP30277]

@@SaltwaterAngler Any time! After my sessions i will try keep you posted of whats coming out around here. Big thank you to you for the great content, it's certainly helped keep me sane following a slow and cold winter in lockdown being restricted to what venues one can fish. As for the thornies, I feel like they have come a little later this year, compared to the last. The water temps are cooler locally, than this time last year so speculating that is the reason. All the best :)

[@davidjohnson-ot9mt]

Nice video Matt and exceptional camera work that makes a huge difference to any video. Enjoyed, thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for saying that David, I really am doing my best to improve in that area

[@trampster7306]

Another great video thanks Matt - shame it started raining, I hate getting cold & wet! Nice Bass too! 👍👍 Love that beach. I could get out to fish inside the harbour here, but no decent beaches within 30 miles, so a bit far to travel under current circumstances. High Covid risk so on self-imposed lockdown and will feel a bit more confident when I've had my 2nd jab. Thanks for keeping us out of mischief - stay safe & well, Dave. 😁😁

[@SaltwaterAngler]

CheersDave, Ah i don't mind the rain myself but i think the two other anglers i saw leg it to cover agreed with you ! Hope that second jab frees you up a bit and as yous say it will make you more confident to attempt better marks further afield, Thanks as always for your comments ill miss them if you miss a video lol

[@trampster7306]

@@SaltwaterAngler Trying to keep out of mischief and doing some little woodworking projects (Rig Jig, Seatbox trays etc.) so have been a little more AWOL from the Tube lately, but always try to catch up! 👍👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Nice one they sound like interesting projects

[@CathyMartinTBW]

It's so good to see your videos. I kayak fish in Vancouver, but it's a bit cold for the moment. Watching your videos with a hot chocolate in my hands is good substitute.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for saying that and you’ve also made me want a hot chocolate

[@DocWales]

Great video mate, really well made. No drama or hyperbole, just a really decent, calming fishing session. Can't wait to get back out myself!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for saying that. I do hope you can get out soon !

[@PhilORourke]

Nice to see you again and happy new spring season mate!!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Same to you Phil, it does feel like spring now

[@nicholascavie2464]

Great video cobber always fished after storm of beaches and old pier at Hastings in my teens caught good fish useing slipper limpets my biggest bass i caught was when i was shrimping useing a 12 ft net i could not believe it when it started splashing. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Nick any time you want to swap countries though mate !

[@beachuk38]

Nice watch. Been a while since I have been out, almost feels like I was there. Keep up the cool videos.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for being here to watch it !

[@billybass4189]

I did the same to my old daiwa tdpk, stored it in a stupid place and took about 5-6 inches off the top. Eventually found a replacement on ebay but the old one still gets used for guests.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

yea I think it’s my guest rod now at best !

[@mikedixon7942]

Here in Wales we are still are restricted to 5 miles of travel which does not allow you to reach our local fishing marks, it look's like it's going to be reviewed on the 27th, fingers crossed

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea fingers crossed for you all there.

[@ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord]

Mike: I'm in Wales too, and do you know how I get around the 5 mile travel thing? I ignore it. It's a ridiculous rule, thought up by morons. Get out there and fish. Life's too short.

[@aydencaldwell2472]

Which lb of line do you recommend for mackerel fishing ? I got snagged on seaweed and it snapped very easy and lost a really good spinner so I think I’ll need better line especially using feathers with a possible 4-6 fish at a time

[@SaltwaterAngler]

So it sounds like you are using feathers on a string ? A lot depends on your weight you are using and where your fishing etc. But I’m waters 15lb line is usually a good start

[@aydencaldwell2472]

@@SaltwaterAngler It wasn’t even feathers at that point it was a spinner😖!! I don’t know what line is on just now but it doesn’t look like the best

[@SaltwaterAngler]

What rod and reel do you have ?

[@aydencaldwell2472]

@@SaltwaterAngler I’m buying a new one next week, I was using my papas old beach caster and it’s my dads reel, it’s pretty good but the line snapped very easy with a snag

[@AndyJ01]

Awesome video as usual, I fished Pensarn, here in North Wales, Wednesday this week, up to H.W. Onshore wind, quite rough, fresh Black Lug -Blank. Thanks for your efforts

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea it will be a a few weeks yet until those bass hit the north facing beaches in anger. Lug is a great bass bait early season though. Thanks for watching Andy next time I hope to hear you have been out and caught ! ( don’t those Huss start to come in this time of year ? Some bass for you soon I hope

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Good stuff. And the rod eye camera shot at 4:03 is worthy of Hollywood

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Appreciate that , I spend a lot of time looking at that so thought I’d share my view !

[@daipigeon7561]

Great fishing and great beach... What beach was it plz..

[@bbr9707]

Hi Mat ....a wing nut may be better for the rod rest! Sorry just saw this bit...

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha yes I did mention it but thenedited it out ! You noticed though lol- I think the bar and nut is best with the original Ian golds tripod

[@trampster7306]

It looked in the video like Matt was turning the nut the wrong way too! Lefty loosey, Righty tighty! 😁😁

[@lesedwards936]

Nice bass Matt, I’d be happy to catch anything at the moment, one flounder in last five sessions. I fish because it brings back memories of fishing with my dad and uncles who have all passed. Plus I enjoy the banter and getting out in the fresh sea air. Tight lines

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Les , I’m wanting to get a flounder though. Fishing makes me nostalgic too

[@allenbrown8158]

a good session i am an avid sea fisherman, but i also love fly fishing on the reservoirs and lakes i wondered if you ever thought of it it may suit you.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes allen , i do a few sessions on the fly every year on lakes. But also for Bass from the kayak. Great way to fish

[@markypatt8340]

Just a heads up that it's now illegal to use alive or dead/fresh slipper limpit as angling bait

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Excellent point thank you marky, it wasn’t used on this occasion but I’ll make it clear in future thanks for the info

[@markypatt8340]

I use them all the time great for plaice and dabs

[@markypatt8340]

Flounders I go into the river

[@trampster7306]

@@SaltwaterAngler I was about to say that Matt and then I spotted Marky's post. I just checked and they have been illegal to use since 2015. Shame - I'd sooner forage for a bit of natural bait than have to fork out £20 for a handful of worm from a disatant tackle shop! www.gov.uk/government/news/slipper-limpets-not-permitted-to-be-used-as-bait-or-disposed-at-sea

[@stoney332]

I love just getting out away from everything just relax and enjoy fishing that excitement ya get when ya catch a fish n having little competition s with ur friend's is always a bit of crack plus I love fishing off the rocks because ya never get many around messing about

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I’m with you there

[@DeviceSuspect]

Cool video. Well done mate. I go fishing for pure and utter enjoyment. You never know what you are going to catch and as long as fish are biting then good times. Plus, I seldom fish alone, usually with one other, novice or expert, all the same, as the excitement of the bite, and the catch, are what its all about.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Nice 👍 I concur very much let’s enjoy it

[@cornishsideburn3016]

Lovely bass I fish because its the pull of the sea, having to use my brain to find the fish, the weather and conditions. Its the thrill of the hunt I suppose. It's peace and exhilaration.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Love what your saying here jonathan I feel that

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I really hope you enjoy these videos, i am occasionally asked how people can help out more, comments, likes and shares are just the best but if you fancy buying me a coffee id be ever so grateful - bit of fun and feel free to leave a message here; You can help me and the channel here, just a bit of fun but id love you to help ! www.buymeacoffee.com/saltwaterangler

[@shuggiemcg1]

Great video Mate so relaxing! Reason I fish.... My dad taught me when i was about 5 so been fishing 45 years now! I love being out and catching but just being out is great nothing beats it! Beautiful Bass I hope you kept it and it was delicious

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Shug the legacy continues I like many others were taught by their father. Happy days and more bass coming to the channel too.

[@turboduckhead6179]

I got my first cast and first catch last Saturday. Going to check out a few potential marks through the week. The weather is definitely improving

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes and the tides building here too hope the plaice will be back and the bass starting to hunt

[@kriskarrouze9079]

32 years in the merchant navy, love my fishing and just being by or on the water,

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ahh that’s some service 32 years good man, the water is definitely where it’s at Kris!

[@robregist]

Great video, lovely bass. Can you show us how to bait a pennel properly when you have an idle moment? :-)

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes I will , thanks for watching

[@timhaylock8758]

Great vid, keep em coming. Roll on the 29th! should be able to travel to fish then.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes I think there’s a lot of people going to be doing that- and my videos won’t just be on the same stretch of beach too ! Hope you get out somewhere fun Tim

[@pussycatlover6522]

Cheers mate! what a lovely BASS !

[@SaltwaterAngler]

There you are ! Thanks for the comments and I was hoping you’d be watching

[@martinbrophy6898]

Fishing local at the river Tyne in Newcastle 3 blanks in a row now trying somewhere else tomorrow

[@SaltwaterAngler]

4th time lucky, hopefully the lifting of restrictions will help you. It’s a tough time of the year though

[@martinbrophy6898]

@@SaltwaterAngler aye it is going too try the closer too the pier as far as I can go might help

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Go for it !

[@Mister0String]

Always interesting to watch, thanks for sharing. How far out was the bass? Why do I fish? Escapism and the challenge to catch supper though I only take the occasional fish. It always suprises me how absorbing fishing is and how quick the time goes. Wish I could do it every day. Tight lines.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Paul, bass was at distance maybe 60/70 m . I share your surprise at where the time goes when fishing- your right it’s when we concentrate and are in the moment time flys !

[@ttrcaster]

Reel little bit higher up ,about 6 inch ,will cast much better The reel is perfect,keep line 5 mm under rim of spool,awesome machine then Put the handle in the long position and tighten up the nut Think you need to use this combo more , instead of conti rods Get a bait out with it on 6 ounce gripper,you will be amazed

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thank you really appreciate your feedback. All understood admittedly it feels better reel further up I’m (6ft 2) - I’m at the point where I can cast further than with the multi rather than fixed spool. The penn although consistent doesn’t fizz but is easy to control so am I at the stage where I can speed it up somehow ? I’ve eased up on brakes. Thinner oil maybe ? Nice to see your still a fan of the multiplier 😂👍 will use 6 oz and report back

[@richardbrown4294]

Why do I fish? It’s the hunter gene, the same reason I shoot, and it goes on the table, cuts out the middlemen.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good man Richard I agree - hunting is great being in tune with your environment and yes to healthy protein too

[@davidb.7093]

Great video good bass, love the sound of the sea, thanks for posting.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi David ! No worries thanks again

[@ohitsustu1835]

The drama of fishing! And you're always in the cast.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

for sure !

[@cortoolei-pearson7702]

Enjoyed that, thanks. Sat here watching with a cup of tea at 4 am, my mate will be here in an hour, we're going fishing 😉

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Go get those fish ! Let us know how you get on

[@cortoolei-pearson7702]

@@SaltwaterAngler just got back, caught a fat Mediterranean mackerel on the jig and a small rascasse on the float 😁 Guess it'll be mackerel for tea tonight 😉

[@joycehennequin8469]

All good things and that...what a fantastic Bass,did you eat it! I know l would of ...... l got a bit excited seeing that😲You said near the end you put a Bluey on the hook,what's a bluey?l can see it's a fish but what.Why do l like fishing....because it's soooo exciting and very relaxing gets you away from the maddening crowd 😊 and you get to eat your favourite sandwiches lol 😁😄😆What's you favourite butty Matt! You make great videos,keep it up.Oh worms are fascinating l have one in my hand most days 😞 as l have a smashing allotment,all the very best 🌱🌱🌱💕👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes exciting and relaxing ! That’s true and especially when you catch. Bluey is a fish imported here as bait it’s like a long nosed mackerel very smelly and great for ray

[@richardbrown4294]

I went today off Prestatyn beach, thick shirt, Musto wool jumper, Hardy fleece and body warmer.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I started with something similar! We have it east down south .

[@cazwalsh1]

I know you eat some of the fish you catch Matt, did you eat that lovely bass,well done on your easy listening vids,I caught my first bass last year a 3pounder on Fleetwood beach,tasted lovely

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for the message . I don’t tend to eat bass, this time of year they have roe. But that said I will take the odd fish. I will eat plaice too though. People are sensitive about such matters but it’s selective eating and I don’t like thinking of fishing as a game and returning the fish. I prefer the hunt and a good meal if that makes sense.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

At least you managed to get out,and catch ! Love those old Shimano's too. I sometimes think after a storm the fish are stuffed from whatevers been washed out by the storm ?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes that’s always a worry- a bass or a cod could always have more though- in theory it’s the same as bait fish around in lure fishing. I find that if the bait fish are small I struggle but big I do better ?

[@andrewapache3989]

Well done Matt. Thanks for another great video m8. Hope soon we all be allow to travel for fishing 🤞🤞🤞🤞more spots options, more chances for different fish. Waiting for next video 👏👏👏👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for that

[@deancleaver8035]

It Was good to meet you during this session. Unfortunately I wasn’t quiet as successful as you. Although I probably stayed dryer.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Dean, thanks for stopping by at the secret spot 😉 I think it’s a bit hit and miss at the moment. It’s actually fishing well half a mile to our west on mid flood in clear conditions. I’m hearing reports that a lot of plaice were caught there and weekend might be good

[@mark3995]

Thanks for all your hard work supplying us with top class entertainment 👌👌👌👌👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Cheers Mark , it’s genuinely a pleasure

[@jamiebarnes4804]

Cool video , have you ever been to padstow? I'm quite new to bass fishing wondered if there's any good marks there

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes I have and harbour wall actually saw some bass there! your best bet is to speak to some locals here though. lovely part of the world

[@I.have.an.std.]

Great video mate I remember catching lots of fishing gear on a local mark once amazing how it gets all tangled up like that! Nice bass as well hopefully the bass start showing up soon on the lures 🤞🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Devon fishing, yes I think seeing all that line together is a good thing, it means something is happening underwater to collect stuff . So if it’s currents and holding places that’s where you want the bait.

[@tidenseek6539]

Lovely Bass Matt, nice one The reason I fish is that it helped me get over my agoraphobia (still plagues me sometimes though)

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I guess fishing is good for this especially on a quiet beach 👍

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson4336]

All the best with beating it . Us blokes aren't good at admitting to problems like this usually but times are changing i hope.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Times are changing this is true.

[@tidenseek6539]

@@arthurtwoshedsjackson4336 thanks mate, the closer my fishing sessions are together the better it is. Lockdown was incredibly tough. I'm a big advocate for blokes speaking up about mental health etc.

[@simonaustin1788]

These are great videos which I’ve really enjoyed watching. Wish I lived near the sea. I’ve booked a week in Pembrokeshire June 2022, this gives me plenty of time to watch your videos in preparation 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Glad you like them! Its nice to book a trip isnt it lots of planing is fun too

[@jordanspurr8883]

"Why do you fish?" - I fish because it is calm, relaxing, it gets you away from reality and eases your mind. It's also fun and exciting when you see the rod bouncing too

[@SaltwaterAngler]

With you on this Jordan!

[@jordanspurr8883]

@@SaltwaterAngler Too right👍🏻

[@malc380]

Four seasons in one day Matt lol, enjoyed every minute of it too! Save some Bass for me though ;)

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I was going to title this video four seasons in one day , the joys of being outside thanks for watching it all

[@Bookblue39]

thanks for sharing. This is the closest I get to fishing at the moment!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No worries fishing again soon I hope

[@PatrickJWenzel]

I fish to recharge my batteries, to get amongst the environment, to enjoy the company of friends, to get a hit of adenaline when a fish strikes, to satisfy my anticipation when I see the end of a heavy line coming in, to make deals with the universe in exchange for a big catch.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I was reading that and nodding my head 👍

[@justtheonepollock]

A very nice reward for your persistence 👍 I fish, to provide myself with the freshest source of food available. I love the whole process of going on the hunt and being outdoors at one with nature. I was out today, collecting local bait for my session tomorrow and I'm already feeling optimistic 😊 Like you, I'm fortunate to live a walking distance from the shore. Hope the Bass are about and fancy a fresh peeler or two 🎣😀

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes peeler time now I recon ! Hunting and at one with nature I’m right there with you on that one

[@justtheonepollock]

@@SaltwaterAngler Even the peelers couldn't tempt them in, blanked again! Will go again next week, when the bigger tides turn up 😀🎣

[@davidcowan3201]

Cheers mate thanks for sharing the vid tight lines mate nice fish 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks David

[@barryfox76]

Hi matt I've got one of them shimano tsm2fs without the centrifugal brakes. Its bulletproof but a bit scary sometimes 👌 what a lovely bass

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ahh were in the old multi club ! Good man thanks for watching Barry

[@barryfox76]

@@SaltwaterAngler yeah I've had it a long time I love it. Love the channel, enjoyed reading your blog this morning about the zonk lure coming back in stock they are expensive and it would break my heart to lose one 😂👍

[@carmelogalea7213]

Brilliant matt very enjoyable video well done mate 👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thank you

[@sbnqy]

Great vid mate! Your definitely the most easy to watch fisherman on KZbin 👍🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@michaelgoldsmith7979]

Where were you fishing?

[@Rick356A]

I like the T-shirt bit most, made me laugh 😀

[@chrischambers5466]

Yes to the old Shimano! I still got mine😎 it now converted to mag brakes, still excellent🏆

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes Chris ! I kind of like the risk factor of its non existent blocks on this one. It’s got a great wind to it but so hard to control that spool

[@chrischambers5466]

@@SaltwaterAngler they are very lively! mine was all or bust, forget casting into a head wind😱, since the mag conversion its more docile but i lost the ratchet, to be truthful i would rather have kept the ratchet! but to late now, its done😎

[@SaltwaterAngler]

@@chrischambers5466 yea more suited to deep rock marks and the kayak even.

[@jesso777]

Inspirational vid as usual. Thank you

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Wow thank you so much it’s comments like your that make me really try to make these videos as valuable as possible , thanks

[@thebanditfrogster]

Matt I set my ting tax at 10p/fish about 4yrs ago, coz they were abundant. Why do I fish ....I can be me & step of the planet. I also like a bit of wormage. Today, 2nd session after schools went back, broke my blank run. 17cm slug & started to climb the species ladder. 🤣🤣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha yes ! The original tingtaxinater ! Thanks I understand that stepping off the planet , remember I filmed you catching a flatly once and remember thinking you were so IN THE ZONE ! It’s the place to be with hopefully a few less slugs - tight lines and see you soon

[@christimms102]

Hi Matt. Congratulations 🎉 🍾 on catching The Bass. My favourite fish. For me the perfect predator. Cant wait to get out still shielding til 26th April in scotland, dam it. But your videos keep me longing to go bassing lol. BTW brilliant live feed last week. Take Care.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hello mate, yea as I’ve said before I think you’ll be busting to get out there. 26th April will be here before you know it

[@christimms102]

@@SaltwaterAngler absolutely Matt. Got single hooks on some of my lures now. Have you read a book called The Lure of The Bass by Marc Cowling. What a superb read well worth getting. All the best Matt.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Actually that’s one I’ve still to get

[@christimms102]

@@SaltwaterAngler very well worth a read Matt.

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Because we love the trill you never know in seawater lol

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes! That “you never know” I love that about sea fishing

[@team-legend-rich-N-leo]

Great video buddy keep up the good work

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@joycehennequin8469]

How heavy was the bass,great catch 👏👏👏👏

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Joyce what’s your guess ? I think about 4lb but I like my friends estimate of 7lb lol not that big but just pleased to get one

[@joycehennequin8469]

Oh really,this is my dream this year 😊 a bass about 3/4 will be amazing truly amazing 🌱🌱🌱💕

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Where are you based roughly ?

[@joycehennequin8469]

I'm in Paignton Torbay

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Oh yes sorry I think that’s an achievable aim the area you are in is great spent a while there brixham, teignmouth, shakedown, Berry head have caught bass on most of these marks over the years

[@skippykungfoo5390]

I fish for. Peace and quiet

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea ! With you there my friend

[@dustyfoster9272]

Dam spinning reels aren't popular across the pond? Lol

[@chrisbowden6172]

Why do I fish.... Good bloody question 🤔🤔😂 certainly not to eat or I would starve, I love the relaxing feel of being near the sea, (beach or boat) and the unknown of what you might catch. And its always better than the cr4p on TV 😂😂😂

[@SaltwaterAngler]

And that Chris is bloody good answer ! The unknown is a big one for me. There’s definitely something very primal about coastal fishing and do people still watch t.v ? Only when watching KZbin I hope !

[@THEFISHINGPLACE]

Great video mate 👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks

[@JW-wp1qt]

Lovely bass N̶i̶c̶k̶ Matt.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha ha maybe it’s my new name mr Nick Matt , thanks JW

[@Tellsy63]

Just got back from a days fishing 1 scorpion fish, 3 flounder and my 1st Bass well pleased 😁😁😁

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes ! Get in I’m defo after a flounder can use my bass gear for them too. Well done on the update 👍how big was the bass ?

[@Tellsy63]

@@SaltwaterAngler it was 38 centimetres nearly pulled m8 rod off the stand

[@SaltwaterAngler]

They are the best aren’t they love that first rattle.

[@Tellsy63]

The scorpion wouldn't give me the hook back then latched onto my coat and wouldn't let go

[@Tellsy63]

@@SaltwaterAngler definitely I was buzzing

[@danjames5552]

Why don't you set your rod up indoors !, like carp Fisher men do , that way it's just slackern the line a tad and your all done , this is what I do when I go ( mostly river carp now ) and sometimes even with bait on it ( boiles ) then all I do is bit paste on it

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I do with lure and boat rods. But with a fair old walk to the mark I pack up a bit ! Thanks Dan that’s a good call

[@mickysly1]

Haven’t been out since last November ?? 1- that was second lock down before xmas. 2- someone decided to write my car off in jan 🤬🤬🤬. 3- caravan site has been closed since November (that’s down your way mate). So ..... getting car today hopefully getting out locally soon then once lockdown finish’s (caravans open) I’ll be down your way for the new bass spinning season 😎😎😎 Oh.... I’m trying fly fishing for the bass this year too 😍😍🥷🥷🤣🤣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Sounds like it can only get better Mike , hope it goes well when you do get out there

[@DFNFLTGRDAD]

Well done mate.. Fishing is very good, but your shores are very dirty and blurry. I invite you to Turkey. Let's go fishing together..✌️

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks sir, yes they can be very clean and beautiful but also dirty! I don’t know anything about fishing in turkey 👍😂😂

[@ChrisZzippy]

Cool, good video subscribed 👍 🙂

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thank you Chris glad to have you subscribed We have some good fishing coming up after the last few weeks it’s been most welcome 🙏

[@kerryfoster1]

You can now buy razors in Morrisons for human consumption so they should be GOOD. I will definitely be trying them! 😃😃 P.S. the sea is full of mini whiting 😦😦😦

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks mate good to know! Haven’t had a ting in four sessions !

[@anthonyglynn7361]

1:28 😂😂😂 tickled me that

[@dmc101100]

Cracking bass Nice vid 👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@BobbyZataTv]

good catch

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes! There are bigger fish coming but I was very pleased

[@lmnjellyhead]

To answer your question, I like to buy bait and feed the fish ........ Glutton for punishment.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Nice one your doing you bit making them grow and then one day they’ll be bigger for you to catch 🤔

[@grahamwickendon507]

nice bass 🐟🐟🐟

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Cheers Graham

[@MassiveLib]

Turn your rods 90 degrees to the sea

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Normally yes but there’s a couple of problems we face as film makers and that’s I need to avoid showing the marks on some occasions and filming in to direct sunlight !

[@stoney332]

Dunno what's p with my channel I knew is already watched n liked MST of ur videos the ones he watched anyways so I checked my liked videos and it was blanked n videos at all so I have to o trough the comments to see have I commented then I know I've watched them a bit strange ah well

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea not sure what’s going on there

[@stoney332]

@@SaltwaterAngler ah sure there's no harm in watching them again just in case i missed a tip or two sure I could watch them all day to be honest

[@Lilith-Rose]

I'd be gutted too if someone was jamming a hook up me.. I can never resist a bit of "dad humour"

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I predicate all these videos on dad jokes ! Innuendo central when start to notice them. I was going to use that home too!

[@Lilith-Rose]

@@SaltwaterAngler oh I definitely noticed, always nice to have a chuckle when watching your videos

[@MiniMashx]

so why do i fish after a storm??

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I wouldn't be too literal

[@MrCutters1]

I fish cause without it probably just be locked up for something stupid haha ❤️❤️🎣🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Oh yea , it’s a great focus of energy and a good reason for kids to get in to it too

[@matimus100]

I fish to feed myself and family

[@genedavis759]

I fish for peace of mind .

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Love that Gene Davis

[@baabbylon]

👏👍

[@troywales983]

i fish because i dont know how to work

[@SaltwaterAngler]

😂😂

[@thomascaulfield9277]

give me a whiting over bass everyday lovely eating

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Bass is indeed overrated , we did a blind test once with different white fish. Plaice was the most popular if I remember and the best smoked was actually conger over bass ! Thanks Thomas that’s one vote for the whiting