Sea Fishing At Aust Beach Next To The Old Severn Bridge!

[@chriskipperroberts]

Gareth. I have recently been diagnosed with Myeloma, a blood cancer that has no cure. I'm going through treatment at present. Your video's bring me peace of mind! Keep them coming. Your work is a blessing 😊❤

[@riversidewithme]

I'm sorry to hear that Chris, can't be easy for you, I wish you all the best with your treatment and I'm pleased that the videos help you, hopefully more to come soon. Take care ❤️

[@jeffdelacruz5818]

Such good words Gareth you are one great human being . Brilliant to see silver eels again , making a well needed comeback I hope. Cheers mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Jeff, much appreciated. I'm far from great ha, but I try. It's nice to hear that the videos help people to relax. Yes let's hope so, an Eel comeback would be awesome! Cheers mate, take it easy 👍

[@snowyman5683]

You have no idea how much you’re videos have helped me Gareth, I first found your channel when I was in hospital after a stroke, so I binge watched them all in there and carried on watching you ever since, The thing is with your scenic shots and the music you put with them you create an atmosphere that puts us right there with you, or so it feels, You can’t get better than that in my book, Still recovering and still watching, long may it continue, so thank you 🙏 Great watch once again and thanks for sharing it with us all 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Nigel, it's great to hear that the videos have been a part of your recovery process. I always try to make something that captures the full experience, so that it feels like you're there. It's not always easy, in fact it's infuriating at times ha, but it makes it all worthwhile when you see comments from people like yourself. You're doing great, keep going and no doubt you have many enjoyable fishing sessions to come! Have a good week 👍

[@roberttaylor5995]

First class video of some beautiful scenery and its d@mn good to see a fellow Welsh man have so many tight lines as well! So refreshing to see genuine appreciation for angling and the outdoors plus such a good positive attitude towards fishing, true compassion for the people that partake and all that goes with it. Da iawn to you Sir!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Robert, nice of you to say, much appreciated. I just enjoy being out there, spending a few hours next to the water, that's what I look forward to the most nowadays, any fish which turn up are a bonus I guess. I always try my best to make a relaxing watch, that's always my priority. Cheers for watching 👍

[@davidwilliams6525]

Thanks

[@johnbarnes9379]

GA you were definitely sent down from above to help us get on with life's trials and tribulations even though you are yourself suffering brother. Huge thanks and respect to you.

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you John, nice of you to say. I try my best to make life for others that little bit easier, I know how tough it can be. Hope all is good with you bud, have a nice weekend 👍

[@niuniu778]

@johnbarnes9379 What a lovely post, I fully echo your sentiments. Gareth is one of life's gems, the world would be a better place if there were more like him.

[@riversidewithme]

@niuniu778 Ah thank you bud, I appreciate that. I'm nothing special, I try my best to make a relaxing watch and hopefully the videos help people to unwind. Hope all is good with you, take care 👍

[@paulhuggan-cammack2928]

Tremendous Gar, I really appreciate how much work you are putting in to your films. All the best 👍

[@johnbarnes9379]

@@paulhuggan-cammack2928 lovely kind words brother best regards from Belfast to you @paul

[@boatfishingscottyano]

Great video again. An interesting venue. I’ve often wondered what’s it’s like fishing there when crossing the bridge. Looking forward to the next one👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Scott. Yes we used to fish Aust a lot back in the 90s, those were the days, the Cod fishing was quite good, November was usually my lucky month there. Hope all is well, cheers for watching 👍

[@boatfishingscottyano]

@@riversidewithme my pleasure Gareth

[@mikespence963]

Brilliant video and as someone who used to visit the beach with our kids fossil hunting when we lived in Aust, a fabulous memory rouser!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mike, much appreciated. I'm glad the video brought back nice memories for you, sounds like you had some good times at Aust! Cheers for watching 👍

[@matt01506]

What a thoroughly enjoyable video. You peaked my interest from the start when you said you are not worried if you dont catch as being there is enough. Absolutely spot on my friend, true anglers appreciate more than fish. I loved seeing the silver eels and letting my imagination drift, thinking of their year-long journey to the sargasso sea as you released them. A GREAT VIDEO FROM A GOOD DECENT MAN. (You have certainly just gained a sub from me) 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Matt, much appreciated, nice of you to say. I just love being out there, spending a few hours next to the water, that's what it's all about for me nowadays, any fish which turn up are a bonus. Great to see the Silver Eels wasn't it, I hope that one day they can make a comeback. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@davidwilliams6525]

Quite a bit of action in the video. Great to see those rods twitching. Couldn't believe my luck when I opened KZbin and saw you had posted again. So kind and caring of you to shout out to those members doing it tough at the moment. I would be confident people would feel safe telling you about their struggles. You just put out that vibe. Make sure you have people around you who you can offload to. Have a great weekend.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you once again David for the donation, very kind of you, it shall go towards bait for my next trip. Ah yes, I've become quite aware recently that several of my subscribers are not well, although they find the videos help them to relax and this is good to hear. As you say, so important to be able to offload, bottling things up just makes it worse. I like a deep chat, always good for mind and soul! Have a good weekend, enjoy! 👍

[@davidwilliams6525]

I meant to ask too if the old Severn Bridge is upstream or downstream from the new one? I drove over the newer bridge from Cardiff to Bristol when we were over there in 2018. I really needed to concentrate as the traffic was crazy busy.

[@riversidewithme]

The old bridge is upstream of the new one. The new one is called the Prince of Wales Bridge. If you ever travel over the old one in the future, stop off at Aust (park on Passage Road), just a nice place for a wander. Or on the Welsh side, in-between the two bridges, Black Rock is a nice place to visit, free carpark there too which is a bonus.

[@davidwilliams6525]

@@riversidewithme Thanks for the tips!

[@christimms102]

Hi Gareth. Let me tell you your videos have been a great source of enjoyment and peace through the dark times , its great not only to see the fishing , but the venues and your repartee. Thanks for the videos you make , and you are right I'm never going up. Kind Regards Chris

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Chris, I'm pleased to hear that you've found the videos helpful, that's great. I try my best to make a relaxing watch, I can't always do it but I try. Good man, keeo going, that's the way!! Take care 👍

[@MrWidestripes]

Great to see you back with a video mate, always a pleasure to watch

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. Lovely place is Aust, just nice being there. Cheers for watching 👍

[@motorsnutts6594]

Nice one Gareth mate, nice mark and some decent eels bud , appreciated as always 🎣👍🏼👍🏼

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, it was a nice day out in fairness, lovely mark. Hope all is good with you. Cheers 👍

[@tonyconnolly9847]

Your a very serious and philosophical man I love watching your videos keep it up tight lines.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Tony, I'm pleased to hear that you enjoy the videos. Ha yes, I guess I'm quite a deep thinker, it's just the way I'm wired. Cheers for watching 👍

[@gordoncarass2360]

Great video Gareth. The content and photography are outstanding and the other thing I have come to realise, you have a kind heart and a caring nature. Please keep doing what you do best!

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Gordon, your kind words are appreciated. I try my best to make a relaxing watch, that's always my priority, I try to do my bit. Hope all is good with you, take care 👍

[@philipford271]

Lovely video again Gareth, Some nice fish but most importantly some lovely words for those people that are going through some had times, You are an inspiration to us all ,

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Philip, appreciated as always. Ah yes, quite a few folk are struggling at the moment, it can't be easy for them and so I thought I'd give them a mention. Hope all is good your end, take it easy 👍

[@BEATTHEBLANK]

Great video, by far the best channel on you tube that I like to watch, nice to see the big jump eels on the way back, great content Gareth, love your channel ❤️❤️

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you bud. I don't think my channel is the best but nice of you to say. Yes it was great to see those Silver Eels, it was like going back in time! Hope all is good with you, take care 👍

[@dm51964]

Great to see you getting the bites. The biggest Silver Eel I have ever caught was in the early 90's in the feeder moat at the back of Cardiff Castle and it was 9lb 2oz and I dont mind catching them over 2lb and they dont wrap around the line much then. Great to see you put them back. Tight lines

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, it was nice to be back at Aust and I enjoyed seeing those Silver Eels. 9lb 2oz, that's a cracking Eel, I bet you were chuffed with that one, well done! Ah yes, the bigger ones don't tend to tangle the rigs so much ha, the little ones are so fast and cunning! Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@dm51964]

@@riversidewithme It was a monster and caught on coarse gear in winter when I was after Chub and I was stunned. The girlfriend at the time also hooked a very big Eel on the Taff but it slipped the hook before I could net it....much to her relief lol. I never fished at Aust but it looks good and seems like it could throw up something very good. All the best bud and tight lines

[@riversidewithme]

@dm51964 Haha yes, I bet she was relieved when it came off! Thanks bud 👍

[@OriginalBigPhil]

Great video mate, Looks a really nice mark too. Awesome fishing good to see those silver eel's

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Phil, much appreciated. Yes Aust is a lovely place, just nice being there. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍

[@garycreasey4538]

Not only do u touch the minds of people but there hearts too. U my man seem a truely honest and an emotional man which is hard to find nowadays God bless u

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gary. I'm just myself when filming, there's no act or anything. The mud often brings out my deeper side, hence the deep conversations etc. Hope all is good with you bud, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@Labraxsquad20]

Its always a pleasure to watch your videos buddy eels are welcome with me, especially at that size to.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. Aust is an old favourite of mine, something very special about the place. Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@Labraxsquad20]

@@riversidewithme And you to buddy

[@MandMseafishing2024]

Absolutely amazing video again bud, genuinely the best channel and videos online. I don't get a chance to comment on them all but keep the videos coming, I always look forward to seeing another one uploaded, they jog some fantastic memories for me of my early days as boy and teen fishing with my Grandad. Cheers bud, hope you're well Matt

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Matt, hope you're well bud. Thank you, I appreciate the kind words and I'm pleased that the videos bring back some nice memories of when you fished with your Grandad, that's great. The old days were the best, I miss them dearly, hence why I still love the old marks...I'm more than happy to blank ha! Good luck with your channel. Take care 👍

[@philipdawson84]

Nice video again Garath some nice fish keep them coming

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Philip, much appreciated. I love Aust, it's an old favourite of mine. Take it easy 👍

[@DavidBing-t5k]

Great video Gareth. Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring and have helped me through my illness immensely. As you say where there’s life there’s hope and the body is a great healer. We all need to make the most of every day especially while we still have our health. Thanks again, Dave, broadstairs, Kent ❤

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Dave, I'm pleased to hear that the videos have helped you, that's great. I know that you've had a tough time of it, I appreciate it can't be easy. The body can heal, it really can...hang on in there and keep going, hopefully you can get out and do some fishing again. Cheers for watching, have a nice weekend 👍

[@Shaunatwales66]

Great video mate I’ve been meaning to cross the bridge, my dad and grandad botched worked on that bridge it opened sept 1966 and the panels that make the bridge were made at Fairfield’s chepstow and floated down the river then put in place, amazing feat of engineering, good to see you out and about and more eels, I caught some last week at divers 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Shaun, I enjoyed reading your comment. Interesting that your Dad and Grandad both worked on the bridge, very good indeed! Well done on getting a few at Divers last week, that's a cracking mark isn't it! Hope all is good your end, have a nice weekend 👍

[@timwarner705]

Beautiful photography. Beautiful sound-track. Fishing. Philosophy. Compassion. Humility. Humour. This is what human ought to mean.

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Tim, nice of you to say, I appreciate it. I always try my best to capture the full experience of my sessions. I love Aust, it's one of my old favourites, just a nice place to be. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@timwarner705]

@@riversidewithme Used to fish the shingle bank and ledge 3hrs down. Good fishing a few years back. Went under or over bridge after the nomads took over the lane off the services. Too much for me now so your message resonates, Catch or blank, enjoy,savour being out there. Do it while and as often as you can.

[@aj-de4pe]

Raw real and heartfelt thanks Gareth.

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome bud, the mud often brings out my deep side. Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@richardgould240]

Always enjoy your videos Gareth, had a few silver eels myself this year.🎣🐟👍

[@riversidewithme]

Ah nice one Richard, great that you've got a few yourself this year, I'd love to see them make a comeback one day. Cheers as always, much appreciated 👍

[@OldFartsFishingAdventures]

Cracking video Gareth , good to see the eel magnet is back to full strength !!!! Wise words too , i'm expecting the cancer all clear next week after 5 long years after treatment , its certainly a rollercoaster experiance

[@riversidewithme]

I'm pleased to hear that Mike, that's great news, well done!! I can appreciate that the mind must wander when diagnosed with such an illness. Ah yes, the Eels are never too far away from me, no doubt many more to come ha! Thank you, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@fazetyler2.00lane4]

Great video again mate thanks for getting a shot from underneath the bridge never seen underneath been across it plenty of times good on you giving moral support to the people with illnesses hope they can watch loads more of your videos in years to come take care look forward to seeing the next one

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, nice of you to say. Ah yes, I thought the underside of the bridge looked quite interesting and so I couldn't resist getting some footage of it, glad you liked it! No problem, I try to make a relaxing watch if I can, any fish that turn up are just a bonus. Cheers as always, have a good week 👍

[@andyhawkes3335]

Great video gareth what a caring and compassionate man you are dad will be proud

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Andy, I appreciate the kind words. I'm happy that the videos help people, I try to do my bit. Cheers bud, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@martinavons]

Great video again. I love Aust because if you ain’t catching you can find some quality fossils down there. Keep up the good work.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Martin, much appreciated. Yes that's right, I've often seen people there looking for fossils, I must do it myself one day. Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@Mark-y4u7d]

You always manage to make fishing look so calm.. always a pleasure to watch

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark, much appreciated. I try my best to make a relaxing watch. Cheers 👍

[@nikgrimmett8736]

Hi Gar, another great video, you inspire me to keep watching and looking forward to seeing the next one thank you mate... Nik

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Nik, hope you're well bud. Thank you, I enjoyed my day out at Aust, lovely place in fairness. Hopefully more to come soon, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@jamessexton9185]

As always Gareth,A very good watch.I was impressed with the green eels. They were both over a pound.👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you James, much appreciated. Yes it was nice to see the green eels, they always bring back some good memories for me. Hope all is well, take it easy 👍

[@gavinworrow4801]

Absolutly fantastic video. Awsome, thankyou for sharing. Looks like you had a beautiful day and a great session . so good to see them silver eels, especily as there supposed to be in decline. look forward to your next video Garath . Many thanks, very much appreciated.😄

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gavin, appreciated as always. Yes it's a big shame that the Silver Eels have declined so rapidly. I really do hope that they can eventually bounce back, such an important part of the ecosystem. Should be another video this coming Friday with a bit of luck, if I can get the edit done in time ha! Cheers bud, take it easy 👍

[@derekhawkins7290]

You are the best fisherman on you tube mate for sure!!!!

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Derek. I don't think I'm the best but nice of you to say. Cheers for watching bud, take it easy 👍

[@dd14748]

Another cracking vlog you are one of the most genuine guy's on KZbin keep going Gareth you make my week

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Dave, I appreciate that. I guess I'm just myself when filming, there's no act or anything. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍

[@dd14748]

@@riversidewithme your up and about early it's still dark in Brixham

[@riversidewithme]

@dd14748 Ha yes, I'm always up early me, never been a big sleeper. Nice morning for a quick light gear session on Brixham Breakwater!

[@steverees-el6jf]

Another great video Gareth the best on KZbin one of the most caring of people always thinking of others. It’s not about catching loads of fish it’s about being out there the fish is a bonus if it comes along. Keep up the good work.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Steve, I appreciate the kind words. I don't think I'm the best but nice of you to say. Yes you're right, just nice being next to the water isn't it, that's what it's all about. Hope you're well bud, take it easy 👍

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Nice one Gareth … Really enjoyed the video. Thanks mate take care 👍🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stephen, nice to hear from you again. Yes it was a nice session in fairness, I couldn't complain! Cheers bud, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@patriciamorgan8909]

Brilliant video as usual Gareth.Fantastic filming and choice of music.looking forward to future videos . Your lovely words to those subscribers I'm sure has meant a lot. Take care x

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Patricia. I do like Aust, it's an old favourite of mine, lovely beach and cliff. Ah yes, I've got some places in mind, I just need the weather now ha! Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@BrasherFox]

I think, therefore I am. What can be better than a day by the water, thinking of what might be and what has been with the chorus of wild geese over head and a few fish as a bonus. Two great silver eels that are certainly not as plentiful as they where. Keep going with the great vlogs Gareth, I and others certainly look forward to the next, fish or no fish its great to see you at the water side.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Brian, I appreciate it, nice of you to say. Yes it was a lovely day out at Aust, I really enjoyed it and seeing those two Silver Eels brought back some nice memories. The geese were also on good form, quite a few flocks flew over during the morning. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@grangeendmafiosa]

Thank you for another very enjoyable video , always makes my day to see another upload , cheers Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome bud, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully more to come soon with a bit of luck. Cheers 👍

[@craigridsdale4832]

another good watch,it wont be long before i head up to severn beach again i didnt get a codling last year there ,so lets hope

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Craig. Yes last year seemed to be a very poor Cod year, hopefully a much better season this time around! Cheers as always 👍

[@leightongroves1509]

By far the most relaxing videos I watch Gareth your father would be proud of what you're doing ❤

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Leighton, nice of you to say bud. It was a nice day out at Aust, I couldn't complain. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍

[@robertcarr9776]

Another great video Gareth. Very nice words in the video, god bless you. Can't wait for the next one maybe you will be down Swansea west pier 😊

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Robert, nice of you to say. Swansea West Pier....now that's another old favourite of mine, I haven't fished it for a while, I must get back down there. I remember you telling me last week that you've had some nice fish off there this summer. Have a good weekend 👍

[@Robert-t4y3p]

perfect as always mate.. love the GreenEel and forever hope in ,ife ill always catch them and hope they will get bigger and coimmon once again you can always live in hope mate ..awalys

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Robert, much appreciated. Yes you're right, we can live in hope...hopefully the humble Eel can make a comeback as the years go on, that would be great! Cheers mate, take it easy 👍

[@ronaldjohn5477]

Fabo vid as usual Gareth. See the fish came out to play for you 😂. You getting good weather for your trials. Thoroughly enjoyed as usual.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Ronald, appreciated as always. Ha yes, it was nice to see a bit of blue sky for a change! Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@andyharris17able]

Excellent as per normal , and that last eel looked massive . Thanks for your video .,.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andy. Yes it was a chunky thing in fairness, the camera didn't do it justice to be honest. Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@Nicknofish]

Epic as always Gareth. Nice to see the big silvers about. Take care. God bless.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Nick. Yes they were great to see, I don't catch many nowadays, quite rare. Cheers as always, god bless 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Nick. Yes they were great to see, I don't catch many nowadays, quite rare. Cheers as always, god bless 👍

[@andrewswift9202]

Your a good man mate , keep them videos coming pal and god bless 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Andrew, nice of you to say bud. Hopefully more videos to come soon. Take care 👍

[@andrewswift9202]

@@riversidewithme 👍👍

[@kelvinsaunders3312]

Gar lovely videos mate and lovely words and can I wish those people you were talking about best wishes and love ,you truly make beautiful videos mate thank you best wishes jake and son Ieuan

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Kelvin, I'm sure they will appreciate your kind words. I try my best to make a relaxing watch, that's always my priority, any fish I catch are just a bonus. Have a good week 👍

[@nickkift4842]

Hi Gareth, this video epitomises why we go fishing. All that hustle and bustle on the bridge behind you and yet there you are relaxing and fishing. Good on you mate.

[@riversidewithme]

Ah yes, that's it Nick. As long as a fishing rod is nearby, we can enjoy some relaxation time, regardless of the surroundings. Thank you, it was a nice day out in fairness, I couldn't complain. Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@ronaldgroves6350]

In the 60s round about may and June there seemed to be an endless stream of elvers coming up the rumney river from the sea. You could put your hands in the water and scoop them up. You don’t see any now

[@riversidewithme]

Shame isn't it Ronald, numbers have massively declined. It was great to see those two at Aust, they certainly brought back some nice memories. I hope one day they can make a comeback. Cheers 👍

[@badgerlc350]

Up the walls of the black tunnel flowing from Pentwyn lake was covered with them as was blackweir on the lower taff (now middle class pontcanna taff) when I was a nipper in the 70s

[@riversidewithme]

Nice, bet that was an awesome site! Shame the numbers are so low nowadays.

[@bizzbarberbarryt747]

another chill out pleasure fishing vid gareth yes the ground looks like a quarry but still nice to catch some fish weather looked settled after the recent downpour yes mate mental health is so important and anything to that that dark cloud away is a blessing and fishing def does that tight lines m8

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, it was a nice day out in fairness, I do like Aust. Used to fish it a lot back in the day, particularly during the 90s. Yes definitely, fishing is such good therapy, I'd be lost without out it to be honest, I need it. Hope all is good with you, take care 👍

[@7mightymouse3]

Brilliant again, such a great watch. Keep them coming 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@pauljackson6219]

Friday night chilled having a glass watching your video Gareth brilliant video thanks pal

[@riversidewithme]

Nice one Paul, you can't beat a glass of something on a Friday evening! Thank you, I appreciate it, Aust is an old favourite of mine! Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@johndodd4375]

Thanks pal, I haven't seen those eels for a long time, I used to catch loads of them when I was a kid, nice size one's too, they taste lovely as well, touches my mind and heart bud, thanks again 👌

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome John. I remember you telling me about your eye, hope all is well. Yes there used to be loads of Eels about didn't there, those were the days, the best days. Cheers as always, have a good weekend 👍

[@johndodd4375]

@@riversidewithme you too Bud I knew you were referring to the likes of me, many thanks pal have a great weekend you and your family

[@riversidewithme]

@johndodd4375 Thanks bud 👍

[@graylingboysalisbury]

Beautiful stuff as usual.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Rick. Lovely place is Aust, just nice being there. Cheers bud, take it easy 👍

[@ClivePlatt-jk7im]

Lovely video Gareth like you said it's not what you catch it's just being there i love eating eels smoked best of the best had loads years ago but have to buy them know

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Clive, much appreciated. Yes definitely, spending a few hours next to the water is what it's all about for me nowadays. Dad and I used to eat a few back in the day and as you say, they are very good. Cheers 👍

[@AndyCox-u5r]

Hi Gareth, many thanks for a brilliant video 😁 That mark has to be unique! I salute you for your kind words about those suffering and less fortunate, they touched home for many I am sure. The silver eels is a big positive! I remember digging earthworms in the back garden in the 1980s (free bait!) and going to my local river Stour. Caught many of them, particularly in coloured water. I have not caught one for years, so this is good news. Have a restful weekend and look after yourself 😊 thanks again 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Andy, I appreciate the kind words. It's reassuring to know that the videos help a lot of people, I'm glad I can make a difference. Ah yes, like yourself we also used to dig earthworms and the Eels were guaranteed, as I'm sure they were on your local river Stour...the good old days, many great memories! Thank you, hope you have a good one too, take care 👍

[@soulsearcher57]

Just finish a Saturday shift and see a mud video waiting to be watched. Not disappointed one bit seeing fish of my childhood past being caught. Was dirty coal colour water back then the slippery ones were caught in for me. Lay it on its back and it be good as gold was standard practice. Well done Gareth 👏 The winter geese are arriving, hopefully the eels will give you a break and allow Mr Cod to nod, nod for you 😅 Tight lines 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Vince, I'm glad the video brought back some memories for you. Ah yes, I can imagine what the colour of the water was back then, although it was quite dirty when I was a kid ha! It would be lovely if a few Cod turned up this year, although I'm sure the Congers will do their best to take my bait first!, you know how much they like to follow me around!! Cheers bud, appreciated as always 👍

[@albertcross4275]

Great vlog, really enjoyed l sensed my dad there, as we were on the Aust ferry in the early 60s..... Please take care. ♥️🤔🇫🇷

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Albert, I'm pleased the video brought back some nice memories for you, that's great to hear. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@markbevan3959]

Excellent video only started sea fishing thanks a really good friend of mine. We both love your videos the production quality is amazing and also help us see where our next mark will be. Like you catching a fish is an added bonus on top of being out chilling. We keep hoping we are going to bump into you at a mark to say in person what a cool bloke you are and keep doing what you do as like so many others here we think you and your videos are top draw.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark, I appreciate the kind words, nice of you to say. Great that you've started sea fishing, hopefully many enjoyable sessions to come for you. No doubt you will bump into me at some point, I can usually be found on a patch of mud somewhere ha! Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍

[@mickhardstaff6605]

You might have hit on to something there Gareth, haven't seen a silver eel that size for many a year yet you catch two in one sesion . Well done son , your a lovely caring man thanks for sharing with us .

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mick, it was great to see the Silver Eels. As you say, they are quite rare nowadays, numbers have massively declined. No problem, hopefully more to come soon. Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@mrskint55]

Another great video thanks mate I hope you have a great weekend.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, appreciated as always. Lovely place is Aust, despite the noise from the bridge ha! You too, have a good one and take care 👍

[@peterdavies6915]

Brilliant as always..Keep up the great work.👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Peter, much appreciated. Hopefully more to come soon. Cheers 👍

[@DeanMceachen]

Really enjoying your videos keep them coming mate 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Dean, I'm pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Take it easy 👍

[@wowowoogie4461]

Great video as always!! Some good fossils to be found on Aust Beach too :)

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, glad you enjoyed. Ah yes, I often see people collecting fossils there, I should have a look myself one day, it looks good fun. Cheers for the continued support, much appreciated 👍

[@wowowoogie4461]

You can find some amazing fossils at Llandegfedd too, especially if the water level has dropped! Not as well known as Aust so plenty to discover 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

@@wowowoogie4461 Nice, thanks for the info! 👍

[@edwardg4]

Thanks Gareth a very enjoyable.

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Ed, glad you enjoyed it. Hope all is good with you, I appreciate the continued support 👍

[@timclarke1791]

Gareth your videos are inspiring keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Tim, nice of you to say. Hopefully more videos to come soon with a bit of luck. Enjoy the weekend 👍

[@kevmcgrath9109]

Well done Gareth great job thankyou👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kev, much appreciated. Hope all is good with you...cheers 👍

[@Dazob66]

Nice to see u back in the mud gaz, nice to see them eels as you said used to catch a dozen a tide between transporter bridge and yachting club by powerstation on earth worms, thanks for the poignant words gaz lovely sentiments......👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Daz, it was nice to be back on the mud again! Ah yes, the earth worm days, great weren't they, eels and flatties galore! No doubt you have many great memories!! Cheers bud, take it easy 👍

[@davidwilliams-vr9rh]

Cheers Gareth.That was a cracking silver eel fair play.

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome David. Yes I was chuffed to see the Silver Eels, they brought some great memories. Hope all is good with you, take care 👍

[@PhillipThomas-ew8yy]

Nice to see you back fishing mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Phillip, it was nice to be out there again, great day out in fairness. Take care 👍

[@nickdowner2014]

Hey up Gareth great to have you & your great videos back mate, looking forward to seeing more of them 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you, I appreciate it, nice of you to say. Hopefully more to come soon with a bit of luck. Take care 👍

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Great video as always Gareth and great to see eels of that size, I normally fish new passage over low and then onto the grass for high to the right, cod hotspot right until December then normally falls off

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Craig, much appreciated. Ah yes, I know the mark you're talking about, although I haven't fished it for a few years now. Cheers for the info, I'll have to give it another go soon. Take care 👍

[@KeefsCattys]

Another brilliant video Gareth . Always a total pleasure to watch . Tight Lines

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Keith, much appreciated. Lovely place is Aust, I always enjoy spending a few hours there. Cheers for watching 👍

[@Unclebrisbaitadventures1979]

Another brilliant production Gareth you sure make it look easy well done,fish on 🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, much appreciated. Ha it's all luck I guess and I'm guaranteed a blank very soon! Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍

[@rickyfinn2763]

Ah matey ots so good to see you landing on out side for a while. Love to catch you one day, lush video and tight Lines buddy ❤🔥👍

[@riversidewithme]

Ah thank you Ricky, I appreciate it. No doubt you will bump into me at some point, I'm always on the mud ha! Take it easy bud 👍

[@sewy.moments1654]

Nice one Gareth, another great video, them eels were clonkers, don't see them very often these days,a bit like the sewin on the rivers, the river towy was the best sewin river in Europe at one time ,gone are the days. shame . So glad you are going to continue with the videos that's great news well all the best from south west Wales 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, appreciated as always. Ah yes, the Towy was a gem, such a shame that the glory days are no longer. I hope one day that our rivers can start to recover, I guess there's always hope. Hopefully more videos to come soon, take care and enjoy the weekend 👍

[@jeffcole5708]

Another pleasure for a lovely session and feeling like a meet up, all the best.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Jeff. Lovely place is Aust, just nice being there and any fish that turn up are a bonus. Hope all is good with you bud, take it easy 👍

[@davidchiu4657]

Love watching your videos Gar, as a young man fished the places that you fish in the area. Not so mobile as I used to be, thankyou for bringing back so many happy memories.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David, I'm pleased to hear that you enjoy the videos and it's great that they bring back some nice memories for you. Hopefully more to come soon...take care 👍

[@smithers230979]

Awesome little session mate.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gavin. Lovely place is Aust, I just enjoy being there to be honest, any fish caught are a bonus. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@lukeconstable9111]

Another great video keep them going Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Luke, nice of you to say. Hope all is good with you...cheers 👍

[@benjoma1]

Another great video Gareth and awesome to see those eel’s and like yourself not seen them that big since the 80’s fishing up Newport way. Not a mark I’ve fished before but looks an easy fishing venue but guessing it’s only 2.5 hrs either side of high on a medium tide ? Now bring on the unicorn fish this month 🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Marc, it was great to be back at Aust, it's an old favourite of mine. The eels were a nice surprise, as like yourself it's been a while since I've seen them that big. That's it, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours either side, on a medium tide. Closer to the bridge where the Rocky ground is, you can fish it right down to low and then a couple hours up but that's a more dangerous spot, the beach is much safer and it's easy fishing. Yes it would be nice if a few Cod showed up this time around! Cheers bud, take it easy 👍

[@MetalDetectingTheUK]

Great video Gareth. There is always hope. A relative was given 6 months. That was four years ago, and she is still going strong today.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Paul, much appreciated. Yes you're right there, your relative is proof of that bud, can't fault it. Hope all is good with you...take it easy 👍

[@CheshireTomcat68]

Great video, glad the Eels are looking big and healthy, their decline has been bad over the last few decades. Cheers.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, appreciated as always. Yes it's such a shame, I hope they can make a comeback one day, that would be great. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍

[@albertcross4275]

Working this week end, looking forward to seeing your vlog Sunday night... 😊♥️🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Albert, hope you enjoy the video. I appreciate your continued support, take care 👍

[@garethhawkins4710]

Back in the muddy water. Nice catch Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

The mud is always calling me Gareth! No doubt you've been bagging up on those Bream again! Thank you, enjoy the weekend 👍

[@maxwilliam56]

Thanks. Good to look after the silver eels, at that size they'll be on the way back to the Sargasso Sea where they hatched out.

[@riversidewithme]

Yes definitely Max, both of those Eels swam off lovely, fighting fit. Shame that numbers are so low nowadays, I hope they can make a comeback. Thank you for watching 👍

[@toddcampbell305]

Cant beat getting home from the pub to a new upload. Happy days!

[@riversidewithme]

Nice one Todd, hope you had an enjoyable time at the pub...a good way of unwinding on a Friday evening! Cheers as always, take care 👍

[@anguillaanguila7255]

know that spot - nice eels. hopefully im moving next spring

[@riversidewithme]

Lovely spot isn't it bud, it's an old favourite of mine. Hope all is well, take it easy 👍

[@dukeonthewater]

Nice one Gareth 👌

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you bud, always appreciated. Hope all is well, take care 👍

[@nigelrawlings1559]

Keep them coming buddy

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Nigel, appreciated as always. Hopefully more to come soon. Cheers 👍

[@chrisuk1000]

Another great session Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Chris, appreciated as always. Hope all is good with you...cheers 👍

[@chrishale6190]

Great watch thanks Gareth 😊

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Chris, thank you. Take care 👍

[@davidjenkins6453]

Another good video Gareth but I must admit the constant drone of traffic would put me off. As youngsters we used to fish the "blood sewer" on the Usk for silver eels. This was behind the slaughter house on Shaftsbury Street. At the start of the ebb they used to release blood, and some amount of guts into the river into the river, the eels loved it. Over a certain size we used to keep and my father would sell them to a local chip shop owner. A long time ago now....

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David. Ah yes, I heard many a story in relation to the 'blood sewer' and no doubt you yourself have many stories to tell! So many Eels in the Usk back then wasn't there, some clonkers too. We also kept the odd few to eat, they were delicious, although these days I return them all. Cheers for the comment, I enjoyed reading it 👍

[@08dangler]

Great edit m8 thoroughly enjoyed it 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud, appreciated as always. Have a good weekend 👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

Made my weekend ty gar ,mark cdf

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Mark, glad you enjoyed. Hope all is good with you bud, enjoy the weekend 👍