Sea Fishing on the Taf Estuary in Carmarthenshire, South West Wales - The Bristol Channel.

[@mariaefelices6543]

Good bag of bass there gar fair dos cheers mark cdf

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Mark. Awesome place, I've not been back there since I made this video, although I definitely want to give it another go. Cheers for watching 👍

[@WoodlandWalks]

What an absolutely stunning location. I would love to fish this venue and check out the pilgrims Rest. Love it Gareth. Great videography and sound track as always.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Pete. Yes, this is a stunning part of the world, it's really isolated! I've been meaning to go back but haven't had the chance as of yet, will try to go next year. Cheers for watching, take care 👍

[@kevmcgrath9109]

Spot on Gareth well done mate and cheers

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kev, appreciated as always. Lovely spot down there, I must go back soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@Mulletmad-e4n]

Great videos Gareth, love the mind full moments, its what fishing is all about. As you might guess, I love fishing for mullet, and there are no videos about catching Bristol Channel mullet that I can find. I fish Devon's clear waters, and would love to see how you would tackle them 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Steve, much appreciated, I'm pleased you've been enjoying the videos. Yes I just enjoy being out there, spending a few hours next to the water, any fish that turn up are a bonus. I sometimes fish for Mullet locally, although they're not easy to catch in the coloured water. I might do a Mullet video at some point, could be on the cards. Cheers 👍

[@08dangler]

Another cracking video 👍that place looks stunning 👌

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Carl. It certainly is a special part of the world and I'm hoping to go back one day. A lot of fish go up that Estuary, it was like an aquarium, fish splashing everywhere. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@rodders51]

What a stunning location, fantastic video Gareth. Thanks so much for doing this one. You are obviously the bass master 😃

[@riversidewithme]

Lovely spot isn't it, one of the most picturesque places I've fished. I've not been back since but I'm hoping to fish it again next summer. Thank you for watching Rod, much appreciated 👍👍

[@frederickpritchard994]

Mullet mania along with the bass and flounders, sea trout 😅

[@riversidewithme]

Yes I'm hoping to go back this Summer, lovely spot and good fishing.

[@924eightball]

i'd like to fish that on the lures gareth, great video by t6he way

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks bud. Yes when I go back I'm going to take the lighter gear, there were lots of fish close to the surface. Cheers 👍👍

[@raypickering6211]

Fantastic video, love your attitude to fishing, happy just to be out, keep them coming😊

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Ray, I appreciate it. Just nice being out there isn't it, spending a few hours next to the water and taking it all in. Cheers for watching, hopefully more to come soon 👍👍

[@christianmcdonald650]

Lovely video. Peace, quiet, fish….and a beer to top it off. Can’t fault it👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Christian, glad you enjoyed it..the beer tasted good that evening! 👍

[@gordoncarass2360]

Absolutely fantastic venue! And a decent bit of fishing too. Enjoy the rest of your weeks holiday.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Gordon. Lovely place isn't it, one of the most picturesque marks I've fished. I've not been back since but I definitely want to give it another go, will probably be next year now. Cheers as always, take care 👍👍

[@Ethanf2107]

Great watch and well done bass master lol 😁

[@riversidewithme]

Haha cheers mate. Thankfully a few fish turned up, nice bit of action. Thanks for watching 👍

[@artemis7662]

What a perfect day ♡♡♡

[@riversidewithme]

It's what life is all about! 🙂

[@artemis7662]

@@riversidewithme I completely agree.

[@matthewdavies3844]

When you fishing next buddy would love to pop down and learn some trips off you learning so much watching your videos fair play

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Matthew, glad you're finding the videos useful. Haven't been out much of late as not had the chance but hopefully that will change soon. Yeah I'm sure that can be arranged, no problem. Cheers 👍👍

[@lyndenhadley4490]

When you got that 5th bass in you had a cracking bite on the left hand rod you didn’t see 😬

[@riversidewithme]

Yes that's right Lynden, I only realised when I watched the video back ha! I'm hoping to go back there soon.

[@leightongroves1509]

And now my misses is looking at booking there 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Haha excellent!! It's a lovely part of the world and the fishing ain't bad either! 👍

[@lurekayaklrf]

Pretty stressed with work at the moment and your videos are like my yoga. Crave just watching you enjoy yourself on welsh beaches knowing soon the weather will be better and I can do the same.

[@riversidewithme]

Sorry to hear that Donny, I felt the same back end of last year, work was really getting to me and so I know how it feels. I hope your situation improves soon. But as you say, you'll soon be wetting a line yourself and that will make a massive difference. Take it easy 👍👍

[@stevebarr6510]

Super video and what a mark that is, beautiful. Cracking session, all those bass! Happy days indeed. Just subscribed and I’m now working through your videos. Very enjoyable, I’m looking forward to your next one, keep them coming Gareth.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks for subscribing Steve, I appreciate it. Yeah that place is special and I can't want to go back. I saw some huge fish jump, it was like an aquarium and that's rare these days. I lost a lovely Bass that week, got it to the surface and it just dropped off, oh well ha! Tight lines 👍👍🎣

[@matthewgregory9696]

Excellent video. Really enjoyed. Cracking spot

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Matthew, appreciate it...glad you enjoyed. Yeah it's a great spot and I will definitely be coming back! Cheers

[@andrewhaden7822]

Cracking video,a good view ,keep posting them buddy as you have a talent and are good at making them

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Andrew, really appreciate that! I try my best and try to make the footage watchable for you guys. Can't always catch the fish but thankfully they showed up for this video haha!

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed part 2. I'm hoping to go back there late Autumn. I'm replying hear as for some reason I couldn't reply to your most recent comment. Cheers

[@MRPrimosynchro]

Thank you for another great video mate👍really enjoyed it👌

[@riversidewithme]

No problem mate, glad you enjoyed it! 👍👍

[@ismailyildirim8707]

Well done mate 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ismail. This was a lovely mark and thankfully a few fish turned up and so couldn't complain. Was just nice being there. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@philippetrevasco3695]

Love that you had some juicy bites on your rod Gareth. You are the natural successor to Iolo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Philippe, glad you enjoyed! Haha...got a long way to go before I can present as good as Iolo!

[@robertmedzai8163]

Well done mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Robert. It's a special place and I'm hoping to get back down there. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@andyfish4411]

Great video

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andrew, appreciated. Lovely spot and I'm looking forward to going back. Cheers 👍👍

[@ianjames8794]

Nice session Bass Master. 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Haha thanks Ian. I'm hoping to go back in a couple of month's. Cheers 👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Just subscribed to your channel Gareth. Have really enjoyed the videos ive watched so far. Loved this one in the estuary. Absolutely beautiful place. What a session with all those bass. Well done 😃🐬🐬

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Neil, I appreciate it. Yeah that's a beautiful spot on the Taf Estuary and I'm looking forward to going back. The fishing was great that day too, couldn't really complain! Bit quiet at the moment along the Bristol Channel but hopefully it will pick up soon. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@geoffjones1361]

Great videos mate, it's actually made me go out and get some fishing gear and hope to get out and use it soon. Lost my dad a year and half ago and have struggled a bit since, hoping getting out and fishing will help. Keep up the good work by far the best fishing videos.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Geoff, much appreciated and I'm pleased to hear that you've bought some fishing gear, good stuff! Sorry for your loss, never easy is it and even though it gets a little easier as time goes by, it still hurts. Fishing is my therapy and I'm sure you'll find that it helps. I lost my dad back in 2018 and I sometimes find it hard when fishing certain marks as Dad used to fish them too, taught me everything I know. I haven't uploaded many videos of late but soon I hope to upload one a week. Cheers for watching and tight lines 👍👍🐟

[@geoffreythomas9921]

Great video minimum of talking good fishing, many thanks and tight lines

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Geoffrey, appreciate the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@garyshears6825]

Great video! Just discovered your channel and subbed 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Gary, appreciate it. Hopefully more videos to come soon. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@richardjarvis4968]

you are the bass master well done Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Haha thanks Richard. That was a good week in fairness, the Bass were there in numbers. I'm looking forward to going back there later in the year, should be different species in there then, such as Whiting etc. Cheers 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Well done mate another great video very engaging thumbs up from me Gar

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Jack, glad you enjoyed and good to hear from you as always. Hope your fishing is going well!

[@JackMeredith1995]

@@riversidewithme yes all going great buddy. We'll have to have a session soon

[@riversidewithme]

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[@FrugalOutdoors]

Great session Gareth, really enjoyed watching. 6 bass buddy, busy busy. Looked like you had a bite on the left hand rod too when you brought that bigger one in. Used to spend a lot of time at carmarthen Bay Holiday Park as kid, lived in Kidwelly on Castle Street til about 3 years old😂😂. Could you maybe go through your set up and gear you take one time. Be an interesting upload. Hope you enjoy the rest of your break, or if you are back, I hope you enjoyed. Take care buddy👍👍🙏

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dylan, glad you enjoyed! That's interesting that you lived in Kidwelly as a kid...must have been the sea air that got you into fishing! Yeah will do, a couple of people have requested the same and so I will include on a future video. Had a nice break thanks and that Estuary is something special...it's like an aquarium. Got back today but I'm definitely going there again come the Autumn...great place, great fishing! Have a good weekend bud 👍

[@allenbrown8158]

Tidy session, looks a good place to try a lure.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Allen. Yeah I'll be giving the lure a go tomorrow morning...will hopefully get some action. Cheers

[@alansaunders8196]

Well done Gareth, had a good session that day mate. Love that part of the world. Had a caravan in pendine sands for a number of years & caught many bass there, even managed a double figure bass on one session. Another great show mate. Oh how did you get on with the spinning rod?

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Alan, it's a great spot and I need to get back down there. Ah right that's interesting, bet you had some great sessions down at Pendine, very handy having a caravan there! I lost one fish on the spinning rod but that was it, they seemed to be more interested in the bait that week. Cheers for watching! 👍👍

[@rhysevans4214]

Thought the staff was a Cardiff river. Towy and teifi that are down west wales

[@riversidewithme]

Yes the Taff is a Cardiff river, this is the Taf Estuary in Carmarthenshire 👍

[@rhysevans4214]

@riversidewithme didn't know that . Thank you

[@tafflaff]

Please keep making these videos. You've really reignited my interest in fishing. Seriously want to try this estuary, Any advice re parking ect. Can't walk far.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Robert, I appreciate it and glad to hear you're getting back in to the fishing. When I fished this estuary, I stayed on a working dairy farm in a property called Pilgrims Rest as I was on holiday. I fished the farm stretch and am not familiar with other parts of the estuary unfortunately and so I can't advise on parking. Not sure where you're from but some of the Newport marks are good if you can't walk far, for example the Transporter Bridge, St Brides and Goldcliff, you can park up and fish with only a very short walk required 👍👍

[@tafflaff]

@@riversidewithme Lush thanks for that fella, truly though keep making the vids. Love your reminiscing about your dad, I lost mine 3 years ago to the week. We spent every Sunday fly fishing over Llyn Fawr. Hardly spoke a word but communicated volumes. Thats fishing. I'll tell you something, I suffer with my mental health and fishing really is a time out for the brain. Much love !

[@riversidewithme]

@@tafflaff Sorry to hear that you've also lost your dad... it's certainly tough at times but I guess there's lots of good fishing memories that you can hold on to. I'm glad you picked up on me reminiscing about my dad, I'm conscious that a lot of fishermen, like yourself, have lost theirs and so I think it's a good thing to talk about it, it's relatable you know. Mental health can be a toughy, I've had my struggles and that's the reason I go fishing, it's my drug. I don't even mind if don't catch, it's just nice being out, good for the mind and by you getting back in to it, will definitely help with your mental health 👍👍

[@alex79buckland]

@@tafflaff hiya bud iv fished this area before up and down and it's great fun but also highly frustrating on times it can be boiling with fish and you just can't hook up iv tried alsorts in the past it can be brilliant for flounder and bass if you struggle with walking distance try Llansteffan and you only need to cast 20-40ft at times

[@nige99]

I love your channel .....what camera do you use please ?

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you, much appreciated. I use a GoPro 9 👍👍

[@nige99]

Cheers for reply 😉

[@riversidewithme]

@@nige99 Sounds like you have a good week lined up, can't fault it. I haven't fished that particular spot but hopefully there will be a few Bass about 👍

[@davidwilliams6525]

What would be the closest town to this spot Gareth?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi David, the nearest town would be Llansteffan, although it's only small. Carmarthen would be the nearest big town 👍👍

[@davidwilliams6525]

@@riversidewithme Thanks

[@robhopkins9518]

I enjoy your fishing videos, but you have confused me. I know that the river Taf enters the sea in Cardiff Bay in south Glamorgan. Are you confusing it with the River Teifi.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Rob. Two different rivers...the Taff flows into Cardiff Bay and the Taf (one 'f') flows into Carmarthen Bay.

[@Mark-lh4xq]

QQ: how far up an estuary can from the beach can you fish without a license?

[@riversidewithme]

It's different on all estuaries. For example, on the Taf (this video), you don't need a permit until you reach lower St Clears, which is approximately 5 miles from the mouth of the estuary. From then on, it's controlled by St Clears Angling Association. I always check with the local angling clubs before I go but generally speaking, you usually get a few miles of free fishing. No rod licence needed either as you're fishing for saltwater species 👍

[@alex79buckland]

Schooly bass down here can be a pain in the arse on times one minute you can't fail to catch and other times you just can't hook up at all, hope you don't mind me saying but you are fishing with to heavy rod's iv had better success fishing this area with 11"ft soft ish action rod's, if you fancy a good flounder session now is about the best time of year and right the way down to Llansteffan and ginst point which is the end of Pendine beach where both rivers meet it's a double estuary of sorts

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Alex, some useful information there...local advice is always the best as they say. It was the first time I'd ever fished it but what a place and I can't wait to go back. I was looking at a spot at Llansteffan last week and it looked very Floundery, definitely will add to my to-do list as I enjoy this type of fishing. The Rivers\Estuaries up our way used to be stuffed with big Flounder but they don't seem to be as common these days although they still produce some nice Bass which is good. Cheers 👍👍