Small Boat Fishing - South Coast - Blonde Ray & Tope

[@Brian-mb9ez]

As always Mark another cracking video with some good fish coming to the boat, thanks for sharing

[@seaangling]

Cheers Brian, shame I didn’t get the lump that came to the side of the boat and shook loose. I don’t think it would have been wise to try and lift it into the boat anyway.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Got to write this before I forget 🤦‍♂️,like the idea of seeing your boat set up 🤞🎣🐟

[@seaangling]

It’s on the list of videos to do but the weather this weekend looks shocking for mid summer.

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@seaangling You’re right there,shed and garage weather 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@seaangling]

@@kevinbuckler1085 workshop filming tomorrow.

[@thejinxeffect]

Nice to see you back filming. Sat watching with my lad loving the content. 👍

[@seaangling]

If you are watching on a big screen I apologise as I’m still learning a new camera and microphones and I doubt it was as good as previous films but I am working on it. 🎣👍🏻

[@thejinxeffect]

@@seaangling absolutely fine on my tv

[@tomosedwards8369]

Greta vid as always mate. Love your boat, I’d give my left arm for a set up like that 😂

[@seaangling]

It took some saving but I got very lucky with the age/condition and the previous owner was a true Gent.

[@theamputeeangler]

Well done Mark 🎉

[@seaangling]

Cheers buddy, weather has been rubbish for boat fishing lately. I’m suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

[@theamputeeangler]

@@seaangling oh mate it’s dreadful. I was going out tonight for an eel session into a Turbot session but the 1sm forecast my way picks up for a few hours it will be abit horrible I think. I may just go early doors and snatch the window

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Nice trip Mark,is it your fault the weather’s turned for the worse 🤦‍♂️🎣🐟🦈

[@seaangling]

It is frustrating with so many targets and plans for this summer. Seem to be burning through the months far too quick.

[@marcdodds7006]

Nice to see you out fishing again Mark, your videos are always both informative and entertaining. Its good to see someone catching a few. Please keep the content coming,it brightens a rainy day. 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@seaangling]

Thank you Marc, your kind words are very much appreciated. I’ve had a few other adventures recently but I have been learning a new camera and microphones. Unfortunately the footage hasn’t been of a decent standard despite some nice catches.

[@alanevans4232]

Nice one Mark, good to see you back. Some lovely tope there. Thought you were very polite calling the Seagulls , seagulls and not shitehawks or pompey pigeons.

[@seaangling]

Legend has it they are the spirits of lost mariners. I like the fact they do as they are told. 😂

[@alanevans3123]

@@seaangling I was in Plymouth for the biglerf fundraiser and got mugged by a shite hawk, knicked my chips, slapped me with it's wing and didn't die when I told it to. 😂

[@seaangling]

@@alanevans3123 so you didn’t give him the evil eye and demonstrate your air karate? He would of backed off if he new how dangerous you are. 😉

[@WolfricLupus]

I guesstimate, based on my own previous catches, that the one you show at timestamp 21:00 is approx 12lb

[@seaangling]

I can’t believe I forgot my weighing sling that I bought for Tope/Spurs/hounds.

[@andycollings4302]

Good to see you out and filming. Yeah, species comps are very full on. I've taken part in a few. I was also crew on Meerkat (Weymouth) when Dave Gibson had it in a world boat champs, European champs and a few WIBAC's so I know what comps are like.

[@seaangling]

I’m on new camera and mics as well and that takes time to dial in. This windy weather is holding up plans to try for a Thresher.

[@andycollings4302]

​My target is 5 different species of rays in a day. I've had 4 on my boat twice, the first an undulate let me down. The second a blonde let me down.

[@seaangling]

@@andycollings4302 I think 6 is possible if the weather, tides, stars and luck aligned.

[@robsmith7391]

Great watch ,Mark. I definitely think that you underestimate the size of your fish, even the one that you didn't film looked bigger to me !

[@seaangling]

I am rubbish at estimating and would rather go low with my guess. I have a Rapala sling that I got specifically for weighing Tope and Spurs but it is in my shore kit.

[@stevenewell6898]

Nice session mate... Definitely think some of those tope were bigger than you think

[@seaangling]

They did put a decent bend in a 30/50lb class rod. I was really disappointed with the one lost at the side of the boat, it was significantly bigger than the others. 🎣🤷‍♂️

[@stevenewell6898]

Yeah it's a shame.... But without lost fish or just those missed on camera, we wouldn't have our fishermen's tales of the ones that got away

[@seaangling]

@@stevenewell6898 it is the reality of fishing and I have only the deepest respect for a fish that fights/wins it’s freedom. I have lost some amazing fish mucking about with the camera though and that always stings a bit.

[@ianjames8794]

Cracking session. What make is your landing net please?

[@seaangling]

It is an Abu Garcia Beast landing net.

[@kucharzowanie]

Nice relaxing video mate 👍 Beautiful tope, well done! What bigger boat are you after? I have 18ft Shetland F4 now and aiming to go for a bigger boat as well. Do you tow and launch or keep the moat in marina? I launch each time and with 18ft boat its relatively easy to launch/retrieve but wondering how difficult it would be with 21 footer am after haha!

[@seaangling]

If I choose to continue towing it will be a Raider 18 with a Suzuki 140. I am currently working my way through the tickets towards commercial charter so may go for an Offshore 25, Osprey 24 or something similar and keep it in a marina. No set decisions yet but I’d like to take others out and share the experience.

[@fester.]

great vid pal,is there a reason you dont use the shakespeare uptiders anymore

[@seaangling]

I do use them when uptiding but when I get into 90-100 metres I only fish downtide. As we get into winter fishing inshore and shallower I’ll use the uptiders.

[@fester.]

spot on mate,i noticed you never seem to use them anymore,i only ask as i have 2 and reckon they are as good as my daiwa tdu i had a long time ago@@seaangling

[@seaangling]

@@fester. tbh I’ve spent a lot of time this past year fishing deeper around the back of the IOW but this winter I’ll break them out again for the Solent.

[@fester.]

they are beltin for the price@@seaangling

[@stuartcross749]

Hi Mark what do u think of that vmo comp rod holdall now that u have had it for some time thanks

[@seaangling]

I like it. Amazing value compared to others and does the job. It is lasting well and no signs of wear and tear.

[@clarkson7777]

Mark! I don't like to see blood dripping out of the Tope. Please crush the barb down on the circle hooks.

[@seaangling]

Neither do I and I try to get the balance right. I had one line wrapped fish that was difficult to deal with and others unhooked or lost at the side of the boat.