Sea Fishing on the tidal River Usk at Newport Transporter Bridge, South Wales - PART 2

Join me as I do a spot of Sea Fishing on the tidal River Usk at Newport Transporter Bridge in South Wales, which is just North of the Severn Estuary (Bristol Channel)
Thank you for watching, it is very much appreciated!
Gareth

[@chrisbardsley9237]

Gareth, I have not done sea fishing for fifty years. Started school 600 yds from the transporter bridge worked at Black Clawson & Saunders Valves both a couple of stone throws from where you were fishing. I never knew there was any good fishing to be had there until I seen your vids. Wow absolutely brilliant you have got me hooked.. Thank you....👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks for the comment Chris, pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Yeah it's full of surprises down there, I've had some great sessions over the years. Back in the day at this time of the year, we'd catch up to 30 Whiting a session and they were crackers, great memories. It's one of my favourite venues and I'll always fish it, for as long as I can. Like a lot of venues, not as productive as it once was but still great on its day. Cheers for watching, much appreciated! 👍👍

[@tommos16]

Huge fan of these videos Gareth. Captures the spirit of the fishing perfectly, really well explained baits and rigs and generally just a pleasure to watch. You can sense the excitement. Thankyou for taking the time to make them!

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Tom, I appreciate it. I try my best to make videos that are enjoyable to watch, I probably put more of an emphasis on the watch than I do the fish, if you know what I mean. I've had flu for the past couple of weeks but I'm hoping to be out filming this weekend. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@tommos16]

@@riversidewithme yeah that’s the exact impression I get. I enjoy the fishing but came across your channel and it was the ambience I enjoyed most. And you capture it so well. Sorry to hear you’ve been down with the Flu, I hope you’re on the mend! Tight lines for whenever you get out, I’m after flatties this weekend hopefully on the Douglas estuary, which feeds the Ribble up here in the North. A smaller scale Usk effectively, Flatties and Bass aplenty hopefully 🤞🏻 thanks again, Tom

[@riversidewithme]

@@tommos16 Thanks bud. Tight lines for the weekend 👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

Cracking conger good 8. Ty mark

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark. One of my favourite spots. Currently closed off as they're upgrading the flood defence bund but it will reopen again next year. Cheers 👍👍

[@williamcox355]

Really enjoyed the video Gareth. Some cracking fish in the River Usk , All the best..

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you William, pleased that you enjoyed it. One of my favourite marks, always look forward to fishing it as you never quite know what could turn up. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@martinackbar7876]

nice 1

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Martin, I'll hopefully be back down there soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Well done Gareth. Cracking video mate. Nice conger. Oh by the way...... don't start knitting. Saw my granny years ago do it. BORING........lol great video again mate. 😉🐬🐬

[@riversidewithme]

Well given that I'm not catching many fish at the moment, knitting is very much on the cards but fear not Neil...I will be knitting a fishing jumper, far from boring haha (I couldn't knit for toffee) You get loads of Congers in there during Summer/Autumn and lots are over 10lbs, plenty of food in there for them. Cheers for watching 👍🎣🐟

[@markdevonport]

Great. Video mate, nice fish hope to bump in to you when I’m down in Newport to do some fishing

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Mark, much appreciated. No doubt you will bump into me, I can usually be found on a patch of mud somewhere ha! Cheers 👍

[@Niamhcotts]

Loving the vids buddy. Subscribed 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Brendan, much appreciated. Hopefully more to come soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@hazefilmmaking8918]

All great videos, for me though if possible just include directions, places to park, walking distance to marks etc..

[@garyevison307]

Wouldn't mind meeting up for a session somewhere Gareth I'm very new to the area, great videos Gareth

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Gary, pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Yeah no problem, I'm sure that can be arranged. In a few weeks I'll hopefully have a bit more time to go fishing as my work pattern will hopefully be changing. Just drop me a message on here. Cheers for watching 👍👍🎣

[@robertmedzai8163]

I've missed watching a load of your vids but I'm catching up now.. Gareth the 1 thing I noticed you never use crab , why not .

[@riversidewithme]

Ah right, no probs. I love using crab but this year it's been really difficult to get locally. Moving forward I think I will collect my own just like I used to. Cheers 👍👍

[@fishface1872]

Another cracking video

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, much appreciated! 👍👍

[@leightongroves1509]

I enjoyed that 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Leighton, glad you enjoyed! Appreciate it 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

The best thing is the not knowing!! another great vid Gareth buddy

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, appreciate it. Yes I agree...the mystery of it, wondering what's on the end of the line. 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

Love your videos Gareth, such a laid back approach to fishing, and enjoying the surroundings. Keep them coming 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Matt, much appreciated. Yeah I try my best to make them as enjoyable as possible...hopefully more to come soon 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

@@riversidewithme Gave the river usk a try this morning for the first time after watching your vids. Caught a lovely bass ( returned) and lost a big conga. Great venue thanks for the videos 👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@mattcoates3243 Great to hear Matt, well done! Always nice to get a good Bass 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

@@riversidewithme cheers Gareth 👍

[@GazPay1977]

Really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Gaz, I appreciate it. Hopefully more to come soon. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@carolynweeks7730]

Good video enjoyed

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you, I appreciate it! Gareth

[@andrewhaden7822]

Great video,keep it up buddy and get some knitting books in ha ha

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Andrew! Haha, yes, I'm going to spend today ordering my knitting needles and books. Next video - how to knit a winter fishing jumper!! Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@jonathanbaghurst2299]

Well done buddy always like watching the videos have to meet up soon 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Jonathan, appreciate it! Hopefully more videos to come soon👍👍

[@daifitzpatrick3693]

Good video mate keep it going

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dai, appreciate it! Hopefully, more to come soon 👍👍

[@christianmcdonald650]

Another good vid…don’t we all think we know what we’re doing😂..that’s what makes sea fishing great

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Christian! Haha you're right there...even after all these years I'm still getting it wrong, all good fun though 👍👍

[@andybowrahfishing9313]

Great stuff, that eel was abit of a chunk !

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andy. Yes it was, some big ones go up that river, especially during the Autumn months. Hope your fishing is going well 👍

[@MRPrimosynchro]

Thank you for another great video mate👌

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! Have a good weekend 👍

[@marksoutham7074]

Really enjoy your videos mate..I am coming to Newport tomorrow to meet the Welsh branch of the family so going to check this out ..Thanks

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Mark, much appreciated. Yeah nice mark is the Transporter Bridge, I tend to fish on small to medium size tides as if too big, the current can be a bit strong and the water will come over the grass bank. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Same as the others Gaz another very well put together video. Great to watch!

[@riversidewithme]

Nice one Jack, cheers! On my very last cast I lost something huge, flew off down the River, either a Bass or a Conger...didn't get the footage unfortunately. Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

@@riversidewithmebass probably. never fished that mark looks a quiet one il be giving it a go. Thanks man and you ❤

[@riversidewithme]

@@JackMeredith1995 Yeah give it a go, you never know what could turn up! Thank you.

[@lurekayaklrf]

Just moved to Newport from Bristol and live near here so found this on google. Looks identical to fishing the Avon at the mouth so I’m raring and ready to go. Also you’re really funny keep up the good work.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Donny, appreciate it. Yes I would imagine it's exactly the same as fishing the Avon at the mouth, very similar marks . I've had some good fish from the Usk over the years and you never know what may turn up, full of surprises. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@jamess5920]

Cracking session there Gareth my mate. Been waiting for you to go to the transporter bridge again. One of my favourite marks. Well done mate 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers James, I'm glad you liked the video. Same here, I love fishing there, there's something mysterious about it as you never know what could turn. Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Awesome buddy, great session. Good job you had that eel, else I'd see your gear on ebay😂😂😂. Seems a really productive spot there, so personally I think it's a great mark. Keep em coming Gareth 👍👍🙏

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dylan! Yeah it wasn't a bad session in fairness, bit of action so can't complain. Right at the end I lost something huge but didn't get the footage unfortunately. Aghh yes well my gear is on eBay as we speak and I've just ordered a set of knitting needles and some wool...this will be my new hobby as of now😂😂. Have a good week 👍👍

[@Dannyjohnw...]

Me and my brother are going to fish here soon , any tips as we're beginners at sea fishing , and is a license needed mate , brilliant video 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, much appreciated. So this is a venue for small and medium size tides, I wouldn't fish it on a large tide as the current can be too strong. I tend to fish two rods, one with a three hook flapper rig (size 1 or 1/0 hooks) and one with a 2/0 or 3/0 pennel rig with a big bait close on. No need to cast far as the fish are close in. You don't need a licence as you're fishing for sea species. Hope that helps. Cheers 👍👍

[@davidtudor671]

Very enjoyable video, nice conger and a bonus bass. Have you ever tried for the mullet on bread using groundbait as I guess they would be thick lips.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks David, I appreciate it! I have fished for the Mullet with bread down at the harbour behind Jackson's Bay, Barry but never at The Transporter Bridge although it's definitely worth a go as there are loads there at the moment. Yes I agree and think they are definitely thicklips...I'll get an extra loaf the next time I go shopping. Cheers 👍👍

[@bengriffithsseaangling2138]

Hi Gareth, Reallt great video, I didn’t know the river here held so much. My mrs lives in Newport and I’m going to head here tomorrow if weather permits. Are you able to suggest a suitable parking spot? Thanks in advance. Ben

[@riversidewithme]

Sorry Ben, ignore that last reply, I thought you were commenting on the St Brides video! Tide is a perfect size for the Usk tomorrow. Just park along Stephenson Street, just below the dogs home. Then walk towards the bridge, past the dogs home and take a left through the gate onto the coastal path. Don't fish too close to the bridge as can be a bit snaggy, walk at least 100 yards and the ground is much cleaner, just pick your spot. Good luck 👍👍

[@phillipzhang9620]

Love your videos. Just wondering how can I get to the mark. Where can I park the car? Thank in advance.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Phillip, I appreciate it. You park on Stephenson Street (plenty of parking) just below the dogs home. Then walk towards the transporter bridge past the dogs home (on your left) then take a left onto the coastal path and down onto the grass embankment. I wouldn't fish right next to the transporter bridge as a little snaggy, so walk at least 100 yards and then pick anywhere from there. Hope that helps 👍👍

[@phillipzhang9620]

Really appreciate that. Your video guide me a lot. I learn how to fish from you.

[@Brookestofrance]

Great videos mate, I enjoy watching them all the time. I've recently moved a couple miles from Newport area and already been looking at areas to fish.

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Dale, I appreciate it! Hopefully more videos to come soon. Hope you manage to get some fishing in this weekend 👍👍

[@Brookestofrance]

Hi Gareth, not sure if you can help me out, looking to go down transporter bridge area on weds, tides online say around 9m, do I need to add 1.7m on top or would you say that's an ok tide to fish that Mark? Hope all is well yourself.?? Cheers Dale.

[@riversidewithme]

@@Brookestofrance Hi Dale. Ok, so high water on Wednesday is 12:38 and the height is 9.8m. To convert that to the old school height, you add 1.7m and so that's 11.5m...perfectly fine for the Transporter area. 👍

[@Brookestofrance]

@@riversidewithme thank you Gareth, I've been going over and over trying to figure it out.. I thought I know a man who will know and of course that was you. Sorry to ask another Q. Why is there an old measurement and new measurements on the tide heights?

[@riversidewithme]

@@Brookestofrance No probs. So I grew up with the Arrowsmiths Bristol Channel Tide Table but in 2009, they stopped showing the heights in the old scale but if like me you still want to go by the old scale, Arrowsmiths tell you what you need to add. For example, you add 1.7m for Newport, 0.6m for Cardiff, 3.2m for Barry and 2.9m for Swansea. It's personal preference and doesn't really matter, I just like doing it the old way. Good luck for Wednesday, let me know how you get on.

[@sijopalakkad5466]

Great video..I am your subscriber..and I am staying in Newport..may I Know what I have to do for fishing with rod ..any rules and regulations..can you share pls

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Where I was fishing in the video, there are no rules as it's tidal and classed as saltwater fishing and you do not need a licence as you will be fishing for saltwater species. Miles upstream the river is controlled by angling clubs but further down where I was, it's fine. Hope that helps👍

[@sijopalakkad5466]

@@riversidewithme thank you 🙂

[@sijopalakkad5466]

What's the fish bait you are using brother..

[@riversidewithme]

That day I was using ragworm and the fish bait was squid. But you can also use Mackerel 👍

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Just recently subscribed and am really enjoying your mixed bag of videos and look forward to seeing more 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stephen, appreciate that! Hopefully plenty more videos to come. Cheers 👍👍

[@rodneypesticcio6984]

Hi Gareth not sure where your exactly fishing? Is the fishing as good closer to the transporter bridge close to Mom timber yard? Or just past where I seen a bit of a car pull in?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Rod, I park on Stephenson Street (plenty of parking) just below the dogs home. Then walk towards the transporter bridge past the dogs home (on your left) then take a left onto the coastal path and down onto the grass embankment. I wouldn't fish right next to the transporter bridge as a little snaggy, so walk at least 100 yards and then pick anywhere from there. I have a new video going on tomorrow and I show where I walk etc. Fish this place on smaller tides 👍

[@arthurhumphreys7190]

Loving your videos Gareth and considering a jolly down from North Wales. Where would I park to fish the Transporter bridge and is there a local outlet for bait?

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Arthur, I appreciate it. You can park very close to the bridge itself, along Stephenson Street. Then you just walk past the dogs home, take a left through the Welsh coastal path gate and you're on the bank of the river. Take your pick as to where you want to fish but I suggest you walk at least 80 yards up from the bridge as then the ground is clean and snag free. Best fished on smaller tides. As for bait, there are two good bait/tackle shops in Newport...Dave Richards and Garry Evans. I use Cwmbran Angling as that's a bit closer to where I live. Cheers 👍

[@tallguy3310]

Thanks for the video always enjoy watching, I fish a similar river in burnham on sea, always dread catching a big bass and having to drag it up a steep muddy slope, think we cast too far sometimes it's amazing how close the fish are. Do you find farmed ragworm is any less productive as dug ragworm please?

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Phil, I appreciate it! Yes when I fish the Usk I never cast more than 30 yards as the majority of the fish are close in. I caught a 12lb Bass there in 1998 and that was just yards out. Where I live there's not many places to dig ragworm and so I only ever use farmed rag now and in my opinion, it's just as good as the wild stuff. Farmed rag used to be kept in tanks and the quality was poor but nowadays, they are pretty much wild as they are kept/bred in natural tidal pools close to the sea itself. The ones I get from my local tackle shop are superb quality and I can keep them for over a week if necessary. Cheers 👍👍

[@tallguy3310]

@@riversidewithme Fabulous, thank you , the spot you fish is a lovely venue and on light tackle some great sport can be had ….please keep the videos coming 🐟

[@riversidewithme]

@@tallguy3310 Cheers mate, more to come hopefully! Gareth

[@gareth4896]

Great video nice catches what size weights was you using

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Gareth, appreciate it. I was using 6oz grippers that day. Even though the tide was small, before and after high water there was a bit of a current but those size weights held lovely. Cheers 👍

[@gareth4896]

Thanks for reply mate really enjoying you’re videos keep em coming

[@riversidewithme]

@@gareth4896 Cheers mate....more videos to come I hope 👍

[@924eightball]

Hi Gareth, there used to be access to the estuarry in the shadow of the power station but not sure if you gain access through the wetlands, what are your thoughts ?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi mate. To be honest, I've never fished it that far down but I know the spot you're talking about. I think a lot of the land down there is now private but I will speak to a friend of mine as he has fished it near there. I sometimes fish close to the mouth of the river by walking to the left of the West Usk Lighthouse (St Briides) I've had some good days there in the past, shallow water but lots of food there for the fish 👍👍

[@martingriffiths199]

Another great video Gareth...are thise mud banks safe to walk on in regards to releasing the fish

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Martin, appreciate it! As for the mud banks, there are areas that are too soft to walk on and areas that are harder, depends which spot you fish. Where I was, there was a patch of harder mud to my left which I could use. Tide was 11m (9.3m new scale) but any tide between 11.3m (9.6m) and 12.3m (10.6m) and the water comes level to where you stand on the grass and therefore no need to stand on the mud. Personally, I wouldn't fish it on anything bigger than 12.5m (10.8m) as the current can be too strong. Cheers 👍

[@martingriffiths199]

@@riversidewithme thanks for the info I've just bought some beachcasters as I've never done it before so I think that would be a good place to start thanks again

[@riversidewithme]

@@martingriffiths199 Good stuff. If you do fish it, use a 6oz grip lead and no need to cast far. If you're just starting out, Goldcliff and St Brides are easy marks as you fish off the sea wall.

[@martingriffiths199]

@@riversidewithme Happy days cheers mate

[@martingriffiths199]

@@riversidewithme sorry to bother you again Gareth but where is best to park to fish transporter bridge please

[@shaneparsons3910]

How do I get there ?

[@riversidewithme]

You can park on Stephenson Street, just down from the bridge itself and the dogs home. Then just take a left through the gate and onto the Wales coastal path and you're on the River. You can fish anywhere off the grass bank, although walk at least 80 yards up from the bridge as then the ground is clean. Best to fish on smaller tides 👍

[@kevinthomas8029]

Great video Gareth very inspiring indeed keep them coming mate 👌👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Kevin, appreciate that! Hopefully more to come shortly 👍👍

[@kevinthomas8029]

@@riversidewithme I'll look forward to them ,I gave up sea fishing a few years ago and seeing videos of local people like yourself has re lit the fire thanks and tight lines 👍