Sea Fishing at Trecco Bay in Porthcawl, South Wales - The Bristol Channel

Sea Fishing at Trecco Bay in Porthcawl, South Wales, on the Welsh side of The Bristol Channel. Join me as I do a spot of fishing off the beach, an area where I spent a lot of time as a child, as my nan had a caravan there for many years. Was nice to relive some old memories.
Thank you for watching, it is very much appreciated.
Gareth

[@markbrodie2626]

Hi Gareth, you’re a natural in front of the camera buddy, with your persona shining through. Loving the videos. Between yourself and ‘Slippy Limpets’ channel I’m hard pressed to find two better individuals on you tube to subscribe to. Keep up the great work and I hope your channel goes from strength to strength!!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you for the kind words Mark, they mean a lot. I've not been doing fishing videos for very long and so I have a lot to learn yet but I'm slowly getting there ha! I try and be myself in front of the camera and show fishing in its true light. I can't always catch the fish unfortunately but try to make the videos as watchable as possible and enjoy it at the same time. Thanks for the support 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Hes a real talent mark you can see that in the natural confidence as you said. Its great to see

[@cpfcgavman1977]

Found it Gareth thanks very much mate I'll 100% fish it in a few weeks 👍 looks like night time 1 up 2 down

[@riversidewithme]

No probs. Yeah definitely, I started getting a few fish as soon as it got dark. Also the beach is much quieter at night, less people about 👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Really cracking video Gareth. Whiting supper looked beautiful. 😃🐬🐬❤

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Neil. A funny old session that was, dead for ages and then it just turned on. The Whiting tasted beautiful in the beer batter, it's making me hungry just thinking about it ha! Cheers for watching 👍🐟👍

[@garethrodd5351]

Top job as always. Another brilliant vid.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gareth, I appreciate it. I haven't fished down there since and so I a return trip is due! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@VernsSeaFishing]

Half an hour left then off to bed then fish fish and more. Dreams are made mate. Great video again all the best stay safe.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Vern. Yes a blank was definitely on the cards but then it just came alive as the tide turned and I was glad I didn't leave early.. An enjoyable session, was just nice being there and the fish were a bonus. Cheers mate, will look out for your next one 👍👍

[@MrWidestripes]

currently binge watching all your videos, love them keep going Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it, pleased to hear you're enjoying them! Hopefully more to come soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@leeparkman5887]

Another great video Gar. Unlucky with the ray but hey-ho, that's fishing for you, s'pose. You must be minted, staying in Trecco, mind. lol 😄 (I'm from the Rhondda!!).

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Lee, I appreciate it. Yest was gutted when I lost that Ray but as you say, that's how it goes and we can't win them all. Haha far from minted, the wife and I both had a few days off work and we managed to get a cheap deal on one of caravans for a few nights, nice little break and managed to fit in a bit of fishing too, job done. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Thanks Gareth lovely spot yet another well presented video and the beer battered whiting looked lovely to ... cheers 👍

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Stephen, glad you enjoyed. Yeah the Whiting in the beer batter tasted great, couldn't fault it at all. An enjoyable session and thankfully a few fish turned up at the end. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@alansaunders8196]

Shame about the missed one mate, always going to be there for next time only a wee bit bigger mate.

[@riversidewithme]

Ha yeah, that's right. It was hugging the bottom all of the way in and it dropped off just a few yards out. Oh well, that's fishing I guess. Thank you for watching 👍👍

[@motorsnutts6594]

Enjoyed your video again sir , lovely mark, and some good fishing.thank you 👍🏼

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah a bit of action towards the end of the session and so couldn't complain. As you say though, lovely mark, just nice being there. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

The one that got away!! unlucky Gareth on that, good sesh none the less, that beer batter looked Awesome had Josh licking the screen lol!!! stay safe our friend!!

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Matt, hope you and the Casters boys are well. Yeah a few fish turned up eventually so not too bad in the end. Was gutted when I lost that fish but I managed to get over it ha! Whiting in beer batter is beautiful, right up there in my opinion and I'm not surprised that Josh was licking the screen...I'll keep some for him next time, in exchange for a pie! Thanks for watching and will forward to your next one bud 👍👍

[@MadMarchTaffy]

Love this as it reminds me of my childhood, when I spent many a day at the beaches in Porthcawl

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mike. Yes same here, my Nan had a caravan at Trecco Bay and so as kids we spent a lot of time there. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@whiley.2233]

If I see you Gareth,I'll pop over and say hello mate.

[@riversidewithme]

No worries mate 👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

Good video again Gar👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Michael. It was looking like a blank but as soon as the tide turned, the bites starting coming thick and fast. Funny old session but enjoyable all the same. Cheers 👍 👍

[@gary-dn4uw]

Nice video again 🐟👍👏

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Gary, glad you enjoyed. Where did you end up going after last week??

[@gary-dn4uw]

@@riversidewithme it was cancelled going next sat the knap

[@martinbeynon5897]

Enjoying the videos Gareth 👍 great Whiting, I Love Whiting. Can't believe so many anglers hate them. Doing a good job 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐟🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Martin, much appreciated, glad you're enjoying the videos. Yeah me too, love a bit of Whiting fishing and they can often save the blank. Thankfully I've had some nice ones this Winter so far, they do seem to be in good numbers which is good to see. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@keithgribble8143]

Good channel bud subscribed

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Keith, much appreciated. Hopefully more videos to come soon 👍

[@jonnywebb5794]

Low water mark. First 2 hours on the push 🎣👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Jonny, will bear that in mind for next time 👍👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

As usual Gareth very enjoyable video!!! Shame about the lost fish I feel your pain!!! Tight lines ian

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed. Yeah I was gutted that I lost that fish but thankfully I got over it haha. Hope you're well, looking forward to your next one. Cheers 👍👍

[@waynehancock3603]

Thank you Gareth I really👏 enjoy your films

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Wayne, pleased that you're enjoying the videos, that's great. Thanks for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Brilliant dude. Good session that, some nice fish, and the one that got away. I seemed to have missed quite a few of late. Thanks for uploading buddy👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dylan. Yeah it was a strange session, not a touch until the tide turned and then it was a bite a cast and thankfully a few turned up. Yeah I was gutted when that fish came off but I guess that's how it goes sometimes, we all lose a few from time to time. See you on the next one bud 👍👍

[@nathandavies6857]

Another cracking video gareth mate keep up the hard work..I look forward to the next one...also unlucky on loosing the ray

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Nathan, glad you enjoyed the video. At one point I thought it was going to be a blank but thankfully a few turned up. Yeah I was gutted when I lost that Ray but I guess that's how it goes sometimes, we win some we lose some and all that. Cheers for watching mate 👍👍

[@nathandavies6857]

@@riversidewithme look forward to the next video

[@roywesley8254]

Great videos mate keep up good work I for one enjoy them

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Roy, I appreciate it. Hopefully more videos to come. Cheers for watching mate 👍👍

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

Cracking video as always gareth and that whiting looked stunning in beer batter 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Rob, much appreciated. Yes it tasted great, I do enjoy a bit of fresh Whiting. I just mixed up a simple beer batter using a golden ale and then shallow fried for approximstely 4 minutes on each side. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@garethstacey6246]

Really enjoying your videos. I saw you filming this, my golden lab came to say hello - I hope he didn’t eat any of your bait!!!

[@riversidewithme]

Haha yes I remember stroking your Golden Lab, lovely dog. He didn't eat any of my bait but next time I'll take some dog treats incase I bump into him again! My Susie was a Black Lab/Alsation cross and she loved coming fishing with me. Pleased to hear you're enjoying the videos, much appreciated 👍👍

[@cliffyhowe5233]

Hi Gareth... I see you like fishing at Porthcawl... have you ever fished the Ray Mark or Hutchins Point ?? I've seen plenty of fish from there in the past...

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Cliffy. I do like the Porthcawl marks, I've fished them quite a few times over the years. I've not heard of Hutchins Point though, I will have to look it up as I'm always up for trying new marks. Cheers 👍👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

Cracking whiting bon appetite ty gareth great stuff ,do you use peeler crab ?

[@riversidewithme]

I love Whiting fishing, hardly catch any now around the Newport area during Winter and that's sad. I do use peeler crab but it's not always available and even when it is, it sells out very quickly. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

great video again gareth . some of these beaches only fish on the ebb strange init mate , good session realy i think you was right about the ray thats fishing for you chap you win some you loose some ! take care gareth see you on the beach mate

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Tony, appreciate it. As soon as that tide turned it picked up. Like you say though, lots of these beaches fish better on the ebb for some reason. Yeah pretty sure that was a Ray, come off just a few yards out but as we know, that's how it goes sometimes. Hope you manage to get a session in this weekend mate, tight lines 👍🐟

[@homer1033]

would love to own a caravan down Trecco Bay so i could get out do a lot more fishing.... Is that your own van down there Gareth ??

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah that would be handy, although I just hired this one for the weekend, it was quite cheap as it was winter. Some good fishing down Porthcawl, I prefer to fish down there at night though, seems to be more productive then. I hope to give Merthyr Mawr beach another go shortly. Cheers for watching 👍👍🎣

[@michaeljensen921]

Great video as always .that whiting looked delicious .dont take too many leave some for the french spanish and italian trawlers look forward to the next one 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Michael, was hard going until the tide turned and then thankfully it turned on a bit. Yeah the Whiting tasted great, a nice simple beer batter recipe and then shallow fried. Of course, always leave plenty for the trawlers ha! Thanks for watching, see you on the next one 👍👍

[@davidtudor671]

Another very enjoyable video. So sorry about the lost fish, it's always frustrating when that happens as you are never really sure of what it was or how big. Great whiting though. Great location and a nice surf.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you David, pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video. Yeah I was gutted when that fish came off, was literally a few yards from the water's edge...we win some, we lose some and all that. I was pleased with the good Whiting, I actually attempted to return it but it just wouldn't kick. Lovely spot though as you say and it was just nice being there, the fish were a bonus. Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

Well done mate, feel your pain regarding the the ray. I once caught a good thorn back ray on a 2 hook flapper at goldcliffe, but also lost many a good fish also. Keep it going, hopefully see you in your Christmas hat for next video 😀👍👊

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Matt, appreciate the support as always. Yeah I guess it was inevitable that it would eventually come off as it was on the top hook of the flapper rig but I guess that's fishing for you. It was dead for hours and then it just turned on as soon as the tide turned. As for the Santa hat in the next video...well that wont be happening I'm afraid haha, although I may put some Christmas lights on the rod as a compromise! Cheers 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

@@riversidewithme nice one Gareth, , best of luck in the next trip, look forward to the updates. Take care

[@owenmorris7623]

just found channel and subbed love the videos by the way we're do u park in Newton Beach thinking of going there but about 1 hour and bit away so don't now were to park thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Owen, much appreciated. There is a carpark right next to Newton Beach, just park in there, plenty of room . It sometimes gets locked at 9pm and so just bear that in mind. Cheers 👍

[@owenmorris7623]

@@riversidewithme cheers I will check that out now keep the videos coming

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video again mate nice Whiting 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Leighton. Yeah I was pleased with that Whiting, wouldn't mind a few more like that this winter! Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

[@robertmedzai8163]

Hi Gareth another great video . I've noticed you seem to have quite a wide hold on your rods ( as in rod butt to reel distance ) so I presume your a tall person I'm only 5ft 2 myself. I totally like the way you don't even flinch when you lose a descent fish , if that was me it would be all FFF bb ww !!!!!. For this I've named you the Gentle Giant . Do you watch other youtubers doing fishing . I have about 5-6 other people as well that I like to watch , TA fishing , fish Locker , Essex shore fishing , Smash fishing and Inglorious fishing. all different in their ways but all fun to watch. What do you do for a living if you don't mind me asking .?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Robert, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah I'm 6'2, hence the wide hold, long arms you see! Oh believe me, I wasn't calm on the inside when I lost that big fish but I had to keep my cool for the camera...if I wasn't filming, a few choice words would have come out! But I'll take the name 'Gentle Giant', I guess I'm gentle most of the time ha. I work my local council in Planning, 26 years and counting, for my sins but hopefully work for myself one day. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

Fantastic Video, slow start, but turned out to be a fruitful session, well done.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed. Yes it was very quiet and when the tide turned, it picked up then...often the case. I see your channel is growing nicely, keep up the good work 👍👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

@@riversidewithme Thank you, we just share what we love doing.

[@whiley.2233]

Hi mate, I've had a few good ray, from that spot fish it quite often,and stay on the site,few bass along there to in the summer months.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi mate, thanks for the comment. Glad to hear you've had some nice Ray and Bass from there, good stuff. May even see you there one day. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@JBangling]

Great video gareth, wondering what rod stand you were using

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you, much appreciated. It is the Imax telescopic surf tripod, think I paid around 50 pounds for it 👍

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

Good video again always fancied a go on that beach

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Stu, glad you enjoyed. Yeah a few fish showed up in the end and so I couldn't complain ha. I used to fish it a lot when I was younger with Dad and I can remember getting quite a few Bass. You been out??

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

@@riversidewithme yes only flounder fishing but hope to go again soon 👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@stuwelshcoastangling6612 Good stuff, I do like a bit of Flounder fishing. Tight lines for your next session 🐟

[@bodgemiester886]

hey Gareth great video just a small tip if you think its a ray bite sit on your hands for five mins let the ray get bait in its mouth keep them coming bud

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Yes I agree with you there about the Ray bites, they can sometimes take a while. I thought it was a Whiting bite to be honest. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@kevinthomas8029]

Another great video Gareth keep them coming 👌

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kevin. A few fish turned up as the tide turned and so not too bad in the end ha. Cheers for watching, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@kevinthomas8029]

Goldcliffe today but nothing has turned up yet ,in the bay till we can get on the marl 👍😃

[@riversidewithme]

@@kevinthomas8029 How did you get on at Goldcliff today??

[@kevinthomas8029]

It was so quiet , I didn't see anything caught and we didn't have a bite mate hopefully they will play ball soon

[@riversidewithme]

@@kevinthomas8029 Unlucky mate, good effort though. The fishing around Newport seems really quiet at the moment, hopefully it will pick up soon 👍

[@danieldaniel43]

Great content buddy. My fav fishing Channel , don’t understand why you haven’t more subs

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Daniel, I appreciate the kind words. I haven't done many fishing videos but I am hoping to do plenty more in the future and hopefully the channel will grow. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@danieldaniel43]

@@riversidewithme hey you are welcome. I’m waiting for the next vid to come out .. keep up the good content 👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@danieldaniel43 Thanks mate, hopefully not too long now until the next video 👍

[@andrewhaden7822]

Another great video

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed. A bit quiet early on but then it picked up on the ebb thankfully and managed to get a few. Cheers 👍👍

[@andrewhaden7822]

@@riversidewithme I’m in the process of moving homes so my fishing stuff is in storage at the moment,but as soon as I’m settled somewhere I’m getting on it,cheers for the videos it makes up for not actually fishing

[@riversidewithme]

@@andrewhaden7822 Good luck with moving, never an easy thing to do. Glad the videos are keeping you going, hopefully more to come soon... won't be too long now until you can wet a line again 👍

[@Unclebrisbaitadventures1979]

Fish,chips and mushy peas looked delicious another cracking video as always,looked like a tidy bit of weight on the 1 you lost gutted keep up the good work,do you do any boat fishing Gareth?

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Nathan, much appreciated. Yeah the Whiting in the beer batter tasted really good, was a lovely meal. I was gutted when I lost that big fish but I guess that's how it goes sometimes, I soon got over it ha. No I don't do any boat fishing, all from the shore these days, although I did do a bit of boat fishing when I was younger. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@kirkthorne4229]

Great video m8 feel for you looseing big fish

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Kirk, thanks for the comment. Yeah good fish that, whatever it was, maybe I'll get another when I go there next ha. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Hey man! Another great video mate!! Get on the point on the rough stuff for the codling

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Jack, appreciated. Yeah I've fished the point many times in the past but fancied something a little easier on this occasion ha! Hope you're well mate 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

@@riversidewithme yeah it can be a little testing to say the least and add the hassle of recording the session ha. Yeah all good let's arrange a session soon

[@riversidewithme]

@@JackMeredith1995 Yeah defo, I'll leave my camera at home when I fish the point next haha. Yes mate we will, sounds like a plan 👍

[@Jay-tq4qc]

Hi Gareth, love your videos. Just wondering if you knew of any good places for bass around the Porthcawl/ Cardiff/ Port Talbot area?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Jayden, pleased to hear you're enjoying the videos, thank you. Not that I'm an expert but it may not be the best time of year for Bass, although there's still a few about. I've caught all of my best Bass around Newport, in particular the tidal stretch of the River Usk but more so between spring and late autumn. Cardiff Bay Barrage is a good Bass spot, Newton Beach in Porthcawl and further West, Cefn Sidan beach. Aberavon Beach also throws up some nice Bass too 👍👍

[@jonnywebb5794]

Low water mark first 2 hour. Am

[@TheAutisticAngler]

Unlucky, losing that fish, good video though.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Martin, appreciate it. Yes that was a good fish, maybe I'll get it next time ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍