Lure fishing for bass- Beginners guide part 2

[@SaltwaterAngler]

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[@montagers]

They have been catching bass in Scotland for hundreds of years am afraid big man, love the channel keep up the good work, You’ve givin me load of tips and ideas.

[@joycehennequin8469]

Hey Matt what a fab video,l learnt a lot so this video is definitely a keeper.Keep them coming as you make things nice and clear ....... Thank you very very much 🌱🌱🌱💕🐟🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for saying that and your comments again

[@johnhill1421]

Fantastic input for a beginner like me thanks Matt

[@I.have.an.std.]

Just watched the whole video and I’ve definitely learnt more about the roll bait of bait fish and how they impact the fish behaviour great video keep up the great work🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I can’t mention bait fish enough ! thanks though and there must be some fantastic bass down your way

[@I.have.an.std.]

@@SaltwaterAngler there sure is some great fishing on our coast

[@alanday9082]

A really excellent and helpful series. I am about to go lure fishing in Alicante after spotting a variety of fish from marks around the coastline. This has been really helpful as I'm a newbie to this type of fishing. After a spend up in the local tackle shop I'm heading out tomorrow morning. A little bit wiser - many thanks!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Great hope you have a good time out there Alan

[@barlow2976]

The best intro to lure fishing on YT, I've sent it to my beginner mate. Thanks, and let's get fishing!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Lovely to know thanks , hope your mate finds it useful

[@tonybetts467]

Another great video. Well done. Roll on the spring highs and warmer weather.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@liamh9814]

Both brilliant videos, simple and to the point and not too gear orientated.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Liam

[@DedicatedAngler]

I took my new hobby to Selsey today, bass and mackerel. Great sport, great day, great dinner.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Get in - tasty fishing too

[@crazyade9556]

Here in Cyprus the bass will hit better in cloudy wtare than clear calm weather, i've either used bottom feeding or lures in rough water

[@colingoode3702]

I haven't sea fished since I was a kid on family holidays off a pier. I live in the centre of England so sea fishing has not been easy or accessible for me as its a minimum of 70+ miles to get the the nearest coastline. I have course fished on & off most of my life but this year I aim to have a go at lures for bass on holiday in the IOW. I have no idea what to expect or where to go but I've got some travel spin rods , reels & a bunch of hard & soft lures to have a go with. After years of sitting inactive behind ledger or float rods I like the idea (& I need the exercise) of roaming about with a spinning rod. Even spinning on course waters for pike, chub & perch. I also like the idea of not having to take loads of clobber with me like those carp anglers you see with wheel barrows full of kit. Just a rod, a reel, some lures & a net & if I'm lucky perhaps keep 1 or 2 bass for tea. Love your video's. Subbed & liked.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Love it ! Thanks Colin and welcome- you’ll have to let us know how it goes, Bon church has held many bass over the years and there are 20lb bass swimming in IOW waters. Like you say travelling light is the way to go, lots of good marks on the island 👍

[@alexanderroc3359]

Great video Matt!...any tips on good areas to catch bass off the dorset coast?

[@jonmakin8203]

Great video Matt. Totally agree with learn something new every time you go out chasing the bass!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Absolutely!

[@davidprobert8223]

Another great tutorial Matt. Looking forward to doing some lure fishing this year, I had a go last year but didn't catch anything except weed and rocks where i lost a lot of gear, i hope to do better this year.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks David, it’s a learning game that’s for sure - let us know how you get on

[@tower2914]

I know that feeling. ☹

[@jamesaitken5921]

Informative and as entertaining as always. My first year lure fishing this year...hopefully !! so your video is a great help. Keep up the great videos...love `em all and the background music too.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks , yes Some great sounds From Rufus

[@svvmedia3720]

Will shortly be going out on my first bass experience near Netley! Looking forward to it! Thanks, good video.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Great let us know how it goes

[@Delehmes]

Thank you! This will put us (amateurs) on track after lost our way in myths.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hope so! and your right there are a lot of bass folklaw ! i try and balance the knowledge passed on from great bass anglers from the past but look at results of catch reports from the past 35 years

[@chrischaralambous286]

Some great tips in this video Matt. Thanks for sharing. I'm new to lure fishing and have kitted myself out with some gear and am looking forward to getting out there once this lockdown is over. 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Not long now Chris.... tight lines hope you get out there soon

[@bobfrazier8527]

⅞

[@KumaBean]

How you getting on with it Chris? 🤜🤛

[@joeoselton4026]

Thanks Matt, really good series. Very helpful.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Joe

[@justtheonepollock]

Great video and information 👍 Perfect timing with Bass season now open! I'm going off out in the morning with some freshly collected peelers 😀🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Have fun! love that way of fishing- drop em short and hold the rod, oh and let us know how it goes please

[@justtheonepollock]

@@SaltwaterAngler It was a blank, but still enjoyable 😊

[@samlomer9988]

Thanks so much for these videos, just starting out lure fishing for Bass, your videos have helped me and given alot of advice 😀

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Appreciate that so much Sam- do let me know how you get on 👍 [e-mail]

[@samlomer9988]

@@SaltwaterAngler i sure will, 👍🏼

[@younesreseaux7045]

Thanks matt for all information. Big up

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for watching

[@andrewmcintyre6746]

Awesome video matt. Thats a lot of valuable information there. Well done for sharing it. Few things to think about and change thanks buddy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Glad you enjoyed it! there are a lot of bass myths out there. Definitely urge you to find your own stats and theories Andrew

[@cazwalsh1]

Great vid Matt can't wait to try your tips

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hope something helps

[@henrygilbey302]

Nicely done, love it, thank you doing a video like this

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Appreciate the comment Henry,Thank you for the superb photo for the thumbnail too.

[@jasonnewton3534]

Music

[@derekkearns3377]

Henry the king of fishing met u in Dublin at a fishing expo top bloke

[@trampster7306]

Great video thanks Matt! Tons of useful information. Hope all good with you & yours, stay safe & well. Dave. 👍👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks again Dave, always look forward to your upbeat comments- all good here thanks

[@lexingtonlad5745]

I'm considering bass lure fishing during the height of summer. I am a pike angler normally but tend to leave them be during the summer months.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Sounds like a good transition and some similar tactics

[@markdavies6990]

Great series Matt thanks really informative

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for watching Mark

[@johnkerr1115]

Good informative videos thanks for sharing

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No worries John

[@Angrypostman1977]

Excellent video thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for watching gavin

[@thelmaviaduct]

Great vid. Just started using Gemini Genie snood clips to attach lures. Enables me to put the link through the narrow tip eye without having to keep tieing on to the fluorocarbon and it getting shorter each session.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good one

[@jamespugh9214]

Good content, honest and well described 👌🏻

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks James , I’m genuinely just pleased there’s a few people watching, providing feedback like you have and hopefully learn just one thing that will help them

[@tidenseek6539]

Cheers for these Matt, will be trying lures for the first time this year, so it's really helpful 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Be watching to see how you get on, good luck

[@robinbrooks1840]

Thanks for that I'm new to salt water fishing was wondering about lure fishing in the "murky" Medway estuary but will now give it a try

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Try it ! Maybe not as productive but you might be surprised

[@smokinstud1]

How did u get on?

[@Mysterygamer]

Just Subscribed> Nice series on Bass Lure fishing thanks very much. There is one thing that brand new Bass folk may not know about that you missed though in this video but may have covered in others and that's that Bass has build in Defences lol its gill plate is razor-sharp and The other danger area is the fan-like dorsal fin, which the fish raises in anger or when under threat is Armed with a row of spines like needles, the unwary hand can easily be punctured. I learnt this myself by getting spiked lol. So maybe a video on handling/ landing fish species that have spiky bits like weever fish etc etc.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hello and welcome! Will add some fish handling to the next decent catch video- thanks for watching

[@paulappletonharmonica3375]

Hi , great channel :) could I ask what lb braid and leader you’d recommend using ? Many thanks

[@rossco254]

Nice video, always learning.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Can recommend Shimano Cantana 10g-30g spinning rod .Good and reasonably priced .

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks John 👍

[@kungfupijon]

Haha brilliant video, they were comedic illustrations but they are bloomin helpful mate cheers!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Glad they helped ha ha I’m no illustrator

[@kungfupijon]

@@SaltwaterAngler haha it does the job! I'm new to lure fishing and just keep buying random ones to stock up but this really helps me understand how to use them!

[@peterbridges6851]

Cheers mate, good video. I'll have a go at these now.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good man !

[@KeepingitDeep]

Spot on video Matt! Thank you for creating, and sharing with fellow anglers.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

My pleasure!

[@adamwest9585]

Hello my name is Adam grate video your lure fishing video are something else grate work 😊👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Appreciate that thank you

[@samlee2944]

Hi Matt, really helpful videos! What’s the best time of year to lure fish for bass along the south coast? Can it be done year round? Thank you!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Almost year round but you’d be a maverick in jan and feb. October the best month

excellent informations about seabass fishing for beginners.😉👍🎣👏👏👏

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Appreciate you saying that Koray

[@ianturner3033]

Very helpful. Definitely want to give it a go this year. Thanks. 👍👏👌. Stay safe. 😷

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Go for it Ian , it will frustrate and enthuse in equal measure I’m sure

[@Straightshooterx71x]

Great information, thank you.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Glad it’s of use 👍

[@Straightshooterx71x]

@@SaltwaterAngler it is indeed, i,m going to try out some lure fishing for bass but have to travel a bit as the water here in Barry seems a little too murky, would you agree with that ?? Thank you.

[@salmohunter4126]

Hi, great channel full of info , im getting back into sea fishing and was wondering have you ever used a metal devon minnow for bass fishing, only asking because i have a few kicking around many thanks.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Well worth a go ! For nostalgia if nothing else , I have used them In the past yes.

[@chopperhehehe]

Awsome learnt loads in 20 mins I shall be back 😀 Thank you 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁✌🤞

[@SaltwaterAngler]

👍 and welcome

[@jamesellis1890]

Lure fishing for me is a new Art, Have a couple of Various Length Sidewinder eels. i just have problems Trying to cast them as they dont weigh much,

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea let that rod flick out and do the work-

[@jamesellis1890]

@@SaltwaterAngler kinda Hard to do with a 12ft rod, Then again My fault, Last Lure rod i had Broke

[@louismac1]

Thanks for this find it interesting to watch

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Glad you think so!

[@Mark-tr1vp]

Cheers Matt, 1st time any angling, got my set up, planning on paddle board out a luttle way as beach near us is sand, i have a few hard plastic lures, do they work with bass or am i better off with soft? Mark

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hard or soft it all depends ofcourse but if bass are there and feeding you will catch on either I recon. Sounds like fun let us know how you get on

[@littleenorm28]

Hi great video now that I have more time only working 4 days a week lure fishing would be better than using harbor ragworm that you can not dig now I have not been fishing for a long time the last time was back in the 70s a lot has changed my biggest bass was 6ibs on peeler crab in may the best place I used to fish you can not get there now damaged in a storm the west works in Littlehampton my question what type of rod could you use from the beach my old rods were 14 feet hand made with Abu 7000 and 6000 reels using very light 10 and 14 ib line and light lead weights 2 and 3 ounces Many thanks, Norman

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Enjoyed reading that thanks Norman

[@chrisjones4478]

Just got a second hand penn rampage 2 9 foot bass hope its going to do the job ok

[@SaltwaterAngler]

It will !

[@souhaibghadaoui2738]

What a great video mate really enjoyed could u please help with nice spot down Dorset please 🙏

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Not so up to scratch on that area I’m afraid - Poole harbour ?

[@brandonsmart8266]

Well worth the wait for the vid! I fish the rottingdean reef just off the marina. The water gets super coloured and chalky at the sight of any wind. Any other tips for fishing extremely murky shallow water?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Be confident and figure out the depth they are at.

[@Jason-ke2nj]

I know im late..but newbie here..skint too..😊 what bargain ensamble would help?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Check out the website for examples - loads of videos here on saltwater angler KZbin with budget lures examples plus a budget rod guide

[@JW-wp1qt]

Another informative Video Matt. I believe you're in Sussex fishing the English Channel mainly, (good). I'm in East Kent around the corner fishing the North Sea, (not so good). When will you start lure fishing this year assuming you haven't already started?

[@JW-wp1qt]

Perhaps I should ask Nick for the answer. 😉

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Ha thanks, sorry for late reply again Think theres a delay - No need to start lure fishing yet people start far too early with bass not chasing the bait fish in any numbers. I cant get excited untill june with the water temperature warming up and the first mackerel arive - then the bass will switch on to bait fish.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

dont ask Nick he knows nothing !

[@g10sseabassch.74]

Nice movie!! Cheers from Tokyo japan. I fish seabass (we call it as Suzuki )in Tokyo Japan. It’s really interesting for me to know how it’s going in your country. In Japan it’s really important to fit in the seasonal pattern. I’m looking forward to your updates.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks, we very much fit in to seasonal patterns here too. We also get very exited by lures designed in Japan

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Nice, spot on. 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Johm

[@gigimuschi]

Love it... Do you need a permit for fishing at sea in UK? many thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No it’s free ! There are local restrictions around harbours and piers though

[@gigimuschi]

@@SaltwaterAngler many thanks.. keep it up with you videos

[@neilhoughton6056]

Hi Matt love the video, I'm new to lure fishing and I'm off to hayle in Cornwall in few weeks is it to early in the year for bass, I was going to fish off the rocks at godrevy point and also the estuary at hayle Harbour and the beach in the surf but as I have never fished for bass before was wondering if its the right time of year or a bit early in the season

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Still a bit early but that doesn’t mean you won’t catch. Enjoy it learn stuff and practice for when the bass are there in numbers

[@neilhoughton6056]

Thanks Matt, even if it is a bit early just being outside on the rocks will blow the cobwebs away and help my mental health loads can't wait mate take care

[@neilhoughton6056]

Hi Matt sorry to bother you again I tried to email uou for some advice but it says not found, is fox soft steel camo 15lb mono line OK to start with as I don't want braided line yet until I get a bit of experience casting more as I don't want bird nests lol

[@petert1572]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No problem 👍

[@Reelswheelsmeals]

Hi Matt. I spoke to you a few weeks back. I got myself a century graphex lure rod 9ft 6.. You recommended a diawa fuergo 3000.. I’ve ordered it from aliexpress 👍 ... was out using it yesterday just using an old reel I had.. great action from the blank.. I’ve ordered glasses and a rimmed hat 😃 just need some bass now .. thanks for the info ... simon

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Simon. Sorry for the delay KZbin can mark replies as spam when they have full stops so theres a delay. Yes i remember our convo and i think you have made a good choice there. Hope those Bass arrive for you. A hat and sunglasses are a must too. Let us know how you get on would love to hear about you first good bass !

[@ollyjackson8733]

Great vid mate

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Olly

[@benrowe681]

Great video thank you just watched part 1 and two live in littlehampton go out on the paddle board and try fish from beach too never caught one I saw a few when I was out on the board but just can’t catch them not sure what I’m Doing wrong using right rod a lure I venture out to the end of Rustington rock groins fish them but never anything :(

[@SaltwaterAngler]

it will happen when you least expect it

[@benrowe681]

@@SaltwaterAngler let’s hope so because currently I feel it’s just water no bass. I saw that bit about you saying they can come really close hopefully I’ll get lucky

[@thunder4x488]

Hi Matt love watching your videos if I'm using mono 15lb line do I need a shock leader will only use very light lures.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

No shockleader, fluorocarbon useful though if you have braid

[@thebuzz2010]

Great video, what is the name of that rod with the blue on it? Cheers

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Favorite colbalt, there’s a review of it on the channel ,

[@tonystone3397]

Nice one.

[@JoshLucas247]

As informative as ever thank you! I’ve just move down to the coast, living in Hastings now and would love to get into lure fishing. Obviously I wouldn’t ever ask you to give up any marks but what months would you suggest is best to get started? Thanks.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thank you. Ive had bass as early as March but its hard work. The problem is the fish are not chasing bait fish en-mass. With colder water temperatures and an abundance of lug ,shell fish and now peeler crabs the bass are being lazy. I would honestly not get excited for lures until June and even then pick and choose times.I think your showing your knowledge by asking about months and seasons rather than just where. It amazes me especially on facebook how people are out on the lures because its a nice day. The best anglers i know wont even touch them for months. The good news is you will fish better in Lures in November than May so the season lasts longer. That said there will be the odd catch reported but for consistent results just wait a bit. Let me know you get on and im contactable on [e-mail]

[@JoshLucas247]

@@SaltwaterAngler thanks Matt! Yes, I’ve always managed to catch at this time of year on baits I was just curious about lures. I knew this time of year would be quiet I just thought I would ask your opinion. Yeah, I also wouldn’t ask where I believe you need to put in the effort and find your own feet it’s part of the enjoyment of fishing which I think a lot of people don’t realise. I really appreciate your response and advice, I’ll keep you updated on if the marks I have in mind will work! Good luck out there Matt!

[@rbbea]

@@JoshLucas247 I’m in St Leonards. Moved here a few years ago from Poole in Dorset. Took me years of trial and error to work out the bass fishing marks and conditions along the Dorset shore. Back in the day we never had resources like this to learn from. We had to work it out for ourselves of go with more knowledgeable friends. However it did bring a degree of satisfaction to your fishing when you did begin to work it out. I intend to get back into fishing this year and do some lure fishing too. If you want company give me a shout!

[@JoshLucas247]

@@rbbea hello buddy, yeah I would be more than up for that! It's always more satisfying finding your own way especially when you see results at the end of it!

[@peterdobrijevic3107]

Hi Matt I'm going on holiday to Weymouth, Chisel Beach. I'm a fresh water angler, but I've always fancied a go for bass. Is this area any good for bass fishing? Thanks Pete

[@richardjohnson3463]

Super useful! Cheers

[@SaltwaterAngler]

That’s good to hear Richard

[@robertdejonge3607]

another great video, thanks!

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for watching Robert

[@kenoz6908]

Very informative, thanks. When fishing water that isn’t very clear, would you recommend surface lures, or something like a savage sand eel ? The areas I like to fish in Devon are quite often pretty murky.......

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Try everything when it’s like that !

[@robertpaterson7311]

Thanks for another good video. Noticed you had a "Jig Skin' on one of your lures - have you done a video on these, are they any good and where in UK can you get them ? Cheers

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes they feature in a few lure videos . They are Probably better to jaz up old tired lures than to totally think Bass prefer certain markings

[@robertpaterson7311]

@@SaltwaterAngler OK thanks for your reply. I was also thinking of altering the colours of lures bought on a whim but now regret the colour choice. Many thanks

[@thewanderer8]

Excellent series and just what I was looking for. One question, please. I come from pike fishing. For pike, I'd typically use 12lb monofilament with a 12" wire trace, swivel at one end and clip at the other. What do you think with the same set up spinning for bass from the shore, please? I am off to Wales for two weeks shore fishing soon 😁. Thanks.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Interesting. Some Pike fishing tactics work well but id ditch the wire trace for 20lb plus flurocarbon . 20lb mainline. Dont use your swivel it adversely effects the lure control. Breakaway miniclips or tie lure direct to flouro using the rapala knot

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Biggest Bass I ever saw was one my Dad nearly caught when I was a kid - River Thames at Tilbury in 1974 - water was brown probable visibility 6"?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Great memory

[@someblokecalleddave1]

@@SaltwaterAngler Fish was massive and I'd never heard my Dad swear like he did as he tried to pull it up the 6 foot or so sea wall onto the bank only to see and hear the line snap and the fish fall back into the Thames. Never going forget that!

[@KeepingitDeep]

Hey Matt, other than the fg knot between the braid and leader, what knot did you suggest? Also what knot do you use between the leader and clip? Thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Tucked half blood knot and for the leader I use what I call blood to blood. I’ll do a quick video for you in the next few days as a follow on

[@KeepingitDeep]

@@SaltwaterAngler thank you very much!

[@lesliecrowther7004]

Hope you do not mind me asking? But is there any particular reason that you do not seem to use a swivel on the end of the line ? But seem to favour a straight connection to a plain clip line to lure. I was wondering why ? Is it more beneficial ? As I am old school @ ( 68 ) and have always used swivels. Looking to get a new lure rod 🤔 as my old faithful got shut in the car door, yep er' indoors shhhh. Been looking around, today's market seems to be a veritable minefield of choices. Looking to up 50 grm max though, and maybe a somewhat lighter one for the very light lures say 5 to 15 grm. Any suggestions or thoughts greatly appreciated 🙏if you have any spare time. Many thanks. Les.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Les , the swivel will cause the lure to spin on the retrieve the weighting in the lure and the lip on sinking lures are designed (loosely) so they are in direct contact- I’ll do a video showing this As for rods it does depends where you fish but something close to 9- 30g takes cares of 90% of my lure fishing. 9ft is a good standard choice. But your in the right track with the weights you mention. Ofcourse budget dictates your choice.

[@daveandtinabarrett9762]

Great vids . Thanks

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamfarjani6453]

Great video! I was just wondering, if your soft lure is too light to reach the bottom, (in my case I’m using a sidewinder). Should I add a weight to it? Thank you.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Really good question- something I’ll be talking about I. The next video, yes ! Add what ever weight it takes to put that sidewinder to be retrieved to look like a bait fish where the bass are feeding

[@williamfarjani6453]

okay thank you! I will be watching the next video:)

[@mikeharris7712]

Hi I've been watching your lure vids and they are very good and inspiring I do bait fishing but always wanted to spin. Im in bognor regis but unsure where a mark for bass would be

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Give it a try then ! In all those videos we discuss the sort of features, tides and conditions that produce a bass ! If it was me I’d take a really light set up to pagham and find some good tide runs where the water narrows , I can see some likely looking spots from google earth to at least try -

[@mikeharris7712]

@@SaltwaterAngler hi thanks for responding much appreciated I just purchased today the patchinko blanc 125 The place that you are referring to i believe is the mouth between Pagham and church Norton.

[@amsterdamhotel4590]

any recommendations on best fishing spots in Sussex and Brighton ?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Have a look at some of the other videos on this channel. Initially we were a fishing marks channel there should be plenty to point you in the right direction.

[@mark3995]

Top notch 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Cheers Mark

[@robertbooth2458]

Good video ..learnt a bit about lures ..I do like the fly thou lol

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yea tha flies will see some action this year too ,

[@stoney332]

Great video

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks!

[@hyeonjunkang2051]

Can I use snap swivels for lures fishing for sea bass? IVe done a bit of research and some say its fine since its a fish and were overthinking it. And is only notciable visible in ultra crystal clear water. Whilst some say it disturbs the action and spooks the fish. Its a lot quicker to use snap swivels to change lures. Also would a 6 inch sidewinder skerries eel be too big for sure fishing for bass in an estuary and beach?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes you can use the snaps no problems. But i can recommend the breakaways mini lure clip for strength and ease of use. It does effect the action or rather the control you have over smaller lures but negligible. A 6” bass will attack 6”lures so I’d have no problem using side winders and I’m tempted to use giant lures sometimes

[@richardyorke9055]

What knot do you use to attach the lure clip? Great video, cheers

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Richard tucked half blood knot, I’ll do a quick follow up of this knot

[@Raylufc]

I work at the London docks on the Thames what method would you use for fishing for bass there are loads of them cheers ray

[@SaltwaterAngler]

What are they used to feeding on there ? I’d make that my first question

[@Zenpalmelao]

Great great video! Thanks man

[@SaltwaterAngler]

👍👍👍

[@steveshaw4368]

I have a Ryobi Slam 5000 and a Abu Garcia Diplomat 10-30g travel rod. Would this outfit be okay for going after Bass?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes you will catch fish but I’d prefer a smaller reel

[@devonangler3781]

nice vid mate, where can you get those clips for changing lures keep it up 🎣

[@SaltwaterAngler]

There’s a link link in the description 🤔

[@devonangler3781]

@@SaltwaterAngler thanks mate, sorry , I didnt c it

[@SaltwaterAngler]

You should be able to pick them up most tackle shops though

[@devonangler3781]

ok thanks

[@mickysly1]

So glad you illustrated the difference in £££ from the axia £6 to the stupid £££ 🤣🤪 I can testify to the axia range 😍😍😍😍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks, yes will give them a go, always ask myself how much can bass really see in a lure ?

[@lmnjellyhead]

Do the odd socks dazzle the bass onto the lure?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

It’s lucky odd socks that catch the bass 😂 well spotted !

[@philandrewroywatson]

Hi again Matt. I am curious....do you use a wire trace when lure fishing for bass (as you would do for pike) as those bass teeth would sheer braid much the same??

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi again sandeep, no need for wire for bass the lure takes the mouth and they will be spooked by a wire trace.

[@philandrewroywatson]

@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks Matt, as helpful as ever 👍👍

[@Sinar-P]

Ive not fished for years and Ive just dusted ogf my rod and reel. I live in Galicia in Spain its my first time fishing for sea bass. Any special advice for the area. Im on the north coast crystal clear water with reef and beaches everywhere.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

I’m no expert in Spain. Anyone able to help out here

[@mrj8856]

When connecting braid to fluro is it best to tie line to line or tie to a swivel? Do you have less success tying braid direct to the lures?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Tie an fg knot not a swivel. Braid direct to lure is ok some anglers do this but for me braid>fg knot>fluorocarbon>mini link >lures

[@robertmoore2402]

Just a question, is it really so necessary to have 3 trebles on a lure ? I'd prefer to use big single barbless so if I lose a few fish at least iam never harming them

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Much discussed here on the channel. Effective and I’ve had lost fish on singles snaring the fish leaving them possibly harmed. Also trebles can leave a trailing hook that damages bigger fish. Best results happen in strong tides. So the answers aren’t a simple as most people think. It’s not necessary to have trebles as you say but you may be harming them with singles also. I’ve landed hundreds of bass with no problems with trebles easy enough to unhook with occasional issues. You ask a good question

[@Herm-Jan]

I am about to go fishing in brittany, france. I didn't catch when to fish. on high tide? or between low-high tide?

[@SaltwaterAngler]

As a general rule each mark will have its own better tides, so basically I don’t know. I prefer a flooding tide but again it’s best to get to know the area

[@johncoombs3128]

A silly question,Do you need to rinse your reel after using it ? I’m learner lure angler river fisherman,btw good informative video’s 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes rinse your reel - Im bad at this though