Huge 2 Metre Eel Snaps my Fishing Rod! Takes 2 Men to Lift

[@SuddenSnap]

Just finished work, not back till the new year. Beer in hand and an episode of TA, good times. Happy Christmas to u and the family Graeme.

[@grandadsfishingboat7455]

Nice one Graeme and crew. I was near Watchet the other day and thought of you on Tommo’s boat. Thanks for all you do for us All the best to you and extended family Regards Stuart from the frozen North

[@richardmillican7733]

Hope you, Mike and the wider family have a peaceful and happy time, thanks for the content, I know how much effort and time goes in to your great video's!! Cheers, all the very best.

[@franksaunders6534]

Awesome session, Graeme! Great to see you and Tommo side by side catching fish. Sometimes short trips can be full of surprises and great memories - it's just about making the most of every opportunity and hitting the water whenever you can.

[@TAFishing]

very often the short trips can throw up the unexpected.

[@pitdahm1155]

Thanks for posting! Just watched your video about the broken fishing rod because of the catfish. Looking forward to see what happens in this film! Thank you for your work! Best wishes from Luxembourg, Pit

[@TAFishing]

Thanks,more films to come.

[@johnhanson8442]

Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas. Thanks for the enthusiasm and entertainment as well all the tips this year. Even like you in my 70s and been fishing for over 60 years,never to old to learn. Thanks yet again

[@TAFishing]

Always something to learn.. I had a great beach session in a few hours last week, film yet to go up, but after losing some fish I learned something new that I will deffo be passing on...Needless to say,I changed...and then caught fish immediately. My only regret I could have had even more if I had realised what was going on...Never too old to learn is indeed true.

[@johnhanson8442]

@@TAFishing will look forward to watching when it is posted cheers

[@RLU-wt8vi]

Ho Ho Ho from Ohio, USA. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. May you and your family enjoy a safe and joyous holiday season.

[@TAFishing]

Stay safe over there in Ohio...

[@Matty30Boy]

A very happy Christmas to you Graeme, to Mike and all the family. Thank you for another year full of great videos. Here's to 2022. Cheers. Matty

[@pauljohnsontwonoviceangler6170]

Really enjoyed that. Jackie broke a fly rod catching a 10llb+ carp but then it got off at the net. At least you landed yours. Well done. Another great video!

[@davidb.7093]

Graeme, What a lovely Christmas Treat, my favourite angler on my favourite boat with my favourite skipper. Who could ask for more, "swing tipping for congers"? I only used a swing tip on the Thames so I am not sure about that one as a sea fishing tip? Filming as always excellent and plenty of action a great mixed species session. You have given me a dilemma though, my bucket list is growing and I have to decide on either a day out on "Lorna Doone" or a day out fishing on my own going out from Beer. I know Solution is at hand move to Mid Somerset and achieve both. Thanks for the post.

[@donniedickerson8077]

Another Totally Awesome Session, I See Another Franken Rod Build In The Future lol,, Merry Christmas To You And Family ,, Keep It Reelin 🐟🎣👀😁 in the Happy New Year

[@jackkinseyoutdoors1321]

I’ve been out of work for 2 months, and me and my partner have split up after having a baby , your videos are the only thing that seem to give me some sort of an escape so thank you

[@TAFishing]

No problem,pleased they help..A little escapism can get you through a bad patch....Couple more films to come this week,so keep watching.

[@neilsmith7547]

Some cracking fish there Graham. Nice conger. Think you will have to ask Mike for a new rod for xmas. Lol. 😃🐬👍

[@davehillier4827]

Another great video from Greame . Took your recommendation and booked a trip out with Tommo a while ago great days fishing with him helpful knowledgeable keen to help, hopefully be out again in January with tommo

[@martinsylvester1823]

Another great video GP, thank you, also really enjoying Mike's videos in his new woodland retreat. Hope to bump into you one day at Bury Hills, keep my favourite GP book in the car just in case in the hope you might sign it for me (yes a bit sad I know). Merry Christmas to you and all the family, please have a day off (only one mind you) 😁

[@TAFishing]

I'll sign it anyway..just get in touch with Mike ,post it to him and I'll send it back...I wonder if anyone has got every single one of the 16 books I wrote ?? Probably won't be at OBH again until it warms up a bit,but still got a film in the file from there,will put it up in the New Year when we have the really cold stuff.

[@MuscleFishingOfficial]

My next video is of conger fishing. What a great fight they put up. Good rod bend aswell. Great vid as always. I could listen to Tomo all day

[@hqperformerewan4228]

I don’t know if this is possible for you to go to cause it might be to far of a travel but there is a nice set of lakes called cottingten lakes in deal and I go there with my uncle and it’s a really calm and peaceful fishing spot

[@neilbuckard723]

The thing that makes you the best by far fishing channel is your honesty posting sessions when you blank etc and another is your willing to try every method bait etc in your pursuit of fish to please your viewers that's why the name fits TOTALLY AWESOME FISHING SHOW thnx graeme and make also great channels and great viewing

[@jonathanlodge8375]

Great stuff cracking catches!! Merry Christmas Graeme to you and your family!

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Love your sea stuff! Ta for the upload. Merry Christmas.

[@TAFishing]

Happy Xmas & New Year back...

[@BK-it6te]

Excellent video well done, The best on you tube, it leaves the others armatures,

[@kokosz33]

Thank you for making thosevideos for us. I realy enjoy your movies

[@TAFishing]

No problem..plenty more to come.

[@andywoodbury2539]

just opened a cold one and nothing to watch then BOOM uncle Greame pops out a vid.

[@TAFishing]

You never know when its going to be a Totally Awesome night...

[@luke7104]

Wow! Beautiful conger, well done. 👍

[@Eyeball1975]

Poshest skipper in the world! Seems a thoroughly bloody nice chap! :)

[@fishingnorfolk]

Cheers graham. Thanks for, all the entertaining videos, humour and knowledge shared merry Christmas to you and family.

[@TAFishing]

Same..stay safe out there.

[@johnbrady5579]

Happy Christmas to you and the family.great video

[@TAFishing]

Same in return.

[@Slikx666]

There was a good, free piece of wisdom at the end. So here we go 😀👍

[@thedisabledangler1273]

Awsome fishing and another awsome video merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@TAFishing]

Same back and stay safe out there.

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

Graeme great session that , i fish from the reefs just around the corner from watchet there is some huge eels around our coast , tom is one of the best skippers around here . take care chap have a great xmas

[@amusingfishing]

The fishing memories one can hold for an entire life. This is not only to enjoy alone but with family and friends. Thanks for sharing

[@TAFishing]

Only 4 hours fishing but we both enjoyed the action...

[@johnharding6394]

I am up on the west coast of Scotland near Ayr does any one no of charter boats up here?

[@rufus-ru7cd]

Merry Christmas Graeme. What a fish!

[@TAFishing]

Same back,and have a safe one.

[@benjaminrees588]

This is why I love this channel and GP. I'm an out and out course fisherman but I love his beach and boat videos. I learn so much from them and most importantly shows you don't have to break the bank account to do any style he videos. Been a fan before he actually made his ta account with float fishing for carp. I burst out laughing when he said "we have been nabbed by the bailiff for a ticket". Keep up the good work and maybe one day I'll get the pleasure to meet you on the bank. Ps. What was the name of the day ticket you fished in somerset. That pond is so my type of water.

[@TAFishing]

St.Michael's Lake. Small,but I like it as its like a traditional fishing pond we all knew as kids. Mixed species in there.

[@bbranett2188]

Merry Christmas from Minnesota

[@TAFishing]

Same in return Minnesota..stay safe over there.

[@1965nighthunter]

Merry Christmas to you and the family hope you all have a great time

[@TAFishing]

Same in return and a Happy New Year

[@EUAngler]

Great video 👌🎣 now have some inspiration to get out on my kayak to Bristol chanel and catch that masive conger and hope to catch that on camera too 💪🎣🚣‍♂️

[@TAFishing]

Very good luck !!...With the strength of tides down there and a big Conger hooked up you may be on " A Missouri Boat ride !!" (Anyone know which Cowboy film that quote is from ?)

[@michaelscarff3044]

Clint Eastwood The outlaw josey Wales

[@TheTravellingAngler]

Tommos twin 300 Suzuki's get you out to the marks very quickly. Great skipper & v knowledgeable too.

[@casinodelonge]

Really interesting, informative, well presented info from Tommo I thought.

[@TAFishing]

He is a good instructor and talks at just the right pace....always ready to help beginners or newcomers to sea fishing. I have always said..it takes just one good fishing tip to turn your day around.

[@C3BFA]

Another great video

[@Viruherumu]

Merry Christmas Graeme. Let’s hope it’s a good one this year.

[@TAFishing]

Let's hope...plus some decent weather.

[@joeg7435]

Just wondering have you tried using green under water lights to attract fish? Does it work in the UK?

[@TAFishing]

Its actually in that film ? Cyalume lightsticks,green,tied onto the trace to see if they work in the coloured Bristol Channel waters.

[@davee.9906]

Ok that's a nice size eel. Good show.

[@markfletcher3728]

That boat is really nice! Great Eel too!

[@TAFishing]

Its a beaut...tons of space to walk around and really stable...Fast...of course...

[@ianjames8794]

Cracking session and Tomo is a excellent skipper. 🎣

[@freddyoutdoors]

Great Content amazing work Mr pullen

[@kevindinham3175]

Keep up the great work and merry Xmas

[@TAFishing]

Cheers back and have a good one yourself

[@hopingowen]

Thats my night sorted! Thanks guys 🤪👍🐳

[@dralodolitle5420]

Is this how you do it Graeme ,? Sea fishing winter, Freshwater Summer,?

[@TAFishing]

Sort of,but I just got in from a short Pike afternoon just now,got a 10 pounder..mind you that's only because its mild.

[@dralodolitle5420]

@@TAFishing Do you ever eat anything you catch from the sea and show/film it,?. I’ve noticed there aren’t as many course clips of the winter,?, it’s hard work for sure!.

[@benandallsmodels]

Has hi sea drifter gone? Not seen her out this year.

[@TAFishing]

No,its parked outside my office..My usual slipway closed to public access and no more membership allowed,...got to love this Covid business..been a waste of 2 years in the boat.

[@benandallsmodels]

@@TAFishing im glad to hear that. I miss her! All the best and merry christmas

[@tadhghayden8440]

Those eels fight hard there..not far from shore as well....cool the way he didn't resort to a gaff...

[@jimferry6539]

The raises the age old question, should the rod be tougher than the line ?

[@neilbuckard723]

And thanks to Mike also his vids on bushcraft etc are brilliant

[@TAFishing]

I think he put one up a day or so ago showing Ryan the tree surgeon.Interesting stuff.

[@cory8791]

Great vid!! Billion dollar boat 10 dollar net!!

[@TAFishing]

And the net worked !!

[@alamosabill201]

Totally Awesome 👍

[@vonhapsburg2700]

Is the Skipper An Officer in The British Army, from Sandhurst?.

[@davidmeredith2695]

Been on the Lorna and what a great fishing we had.

[@richardmillican7733]

Fishing smaller hooks up to 3/0 my go to bait is squid with a canned anchovy fillet. Bait elastic'd on. Anchovy fillets are relatively cheap and take up no space in the tackle box

[@kieranviner9496]

Cheers for the content 😁

[@TAFishing]

No problem,I enjoy making them...keeps me off the streets...

[@marcuslarwa9098]

Really beautiful boat

[@jimquantic]

First and only time--in my life, that I watched a pro net a fish tail first. And it hung in the water so long, and no gaff?? I guess.

[@pacman4568]

I don't want to put a downer on your trip but the noise coming from the hull at anchor would have me head down over the side getting a wet fringe. Lovely looking boat and I have fished Watchet on Scooby Doo 2 and like your self caught a big conger and 2 lovely rays. Cracking video but the noise would muller me. Strange but only two things get me going 1 the smell of red derv and 2 the sloshing noise from a cathedral hull boat. one or the other, if both I struggle a lot. Any other type boat hull and I am fine so long as it is petrol or good quality diesel, I have owned a couple of boats in the past rarely sea sick. I learnt my achilleas heel from going out on charter boats. 🤢🤮

[@TAFishing]

You could try some motion sickness pills,Stugeron was one I used many years ago. Or take a few ginger biscuits to gnaw on. Tommo's boat is petrol and I find the twin hulls way more stable at anchor than the old "roly-poly" hull types. Also best to pick the weather slot if you can. I'm just not going out on rough days,I've never done any good except for the odd shark ,and just don't find it enjoyable .

[@pacman4568]

@@TAFishing Advice is always welcome. But give a person a little credit. It's not the motion of the boat it's the sloshing noise from a twin hull and or the smell of red derv that triggers it for me. In general I am as sound as a pound when on a single hull boat with a petrol engine. I can fish all day in moderate weather conditions with zero sea sickness.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video keep up the good video

[@thegeneral7594]

been after a decent charter for a while tommo it is thanks gp top advice tips and vids graeme for prime minister i say lol

[@djrmonix]

I realise huge tidal range there, but no chance they can make that marina acceasible all states of tide

[@TAFishing]

I guess not as they have a 30+ foot rise and fall of tide in the Bristol channel..but it is getting dredged on the inside part of the marina.

[@KangWin_official]

Wow...Mantap 😁 👍👍👍

[@alexgordo5435]

I went on this exact same boat with the same guide

[@neilbuckard723]

And graeme your getting too good at snapping rods lol

[@MeMe-dw1sm]

That's it! I'm buying a boat.

[@adriancoates9832]

great video, sadly even in the bristol channel cod is disappearing fast, not much there as it used to be and smaller, they are moving further north, 10 more years and i think the channel will have virtually none, double figure cod is very rare even on the boats, just codling now and even them are in very thew patches and not very often, in the channel its all ray ray ray ray and eel eel eel and more horrible eels now, just me as i am not into slimmy eels this is why i dont shore fish anymore - i only boat fish, but some people enjoy ray and eel which is good and fair enough, i am just an old miserable git now who likes the eating fish still like cod. thanks for the video

[@TAFishing]

Tommo is getting quite a lot of Cod to high double figures and that's just close in to Watchet harbour..I think there was a 13lb plus Cod taken off Dunster beach,so a good chance of a biggie from the shore this year I reckon.

[@adriancoates9832]

@@TAFishing hi, to be fair tommo is good at his job, probably the best charter boat/skipper in that area, he knows his stuff, maybe i should spend some cash and book a trip out sometime on his boat, i will have to look up the prices, its just a shame that cod/codling is disappearing so fast there, when years ago during the season you were always confident on catching on every trip but now.....its just like when you go to the fishing tackle shop to pick up bait etc they will always tell you a lot of codling has being caught in the channel and chesil beach over the weekend but the truth really is - for example - 5 codling has being caught among a thousand anglers over the weekend lol, then with the photos taken which makes people think that hundreds of codling have been caught over the weekend, experienced anglers all know this but we keep trying as you should do, keep up the good videos graeme

[@234cheech]

uk record caught conga plymouth 133 pounds and four ounces

[@TAFishing]

I believe they have been recorded commercially from the Azores in excess of 200lbs !!!

[@kingrafa3938]

👍👍👍

[@robertjones-yo4ql]

Two Decent chaps

[@bathy85]

top man

[@TAFishing]

Tommo is the man,its in his back yard .....

[@bathy85]

@@TAFishing you both are Mr pullen.. uve forgot more about fishing than most people know

[@JLee-bd9kj]

Broken rods, story of my life. Beware of rods saying carbon composite. There's hardly any carbon in them. Buy the best and take a spare. Great trip 👍

[@jasonphipps6200]

Too many adds now

[@TAFishing]

That's what I say when I watch TV.....

[@rallyeboy4]

add blocker

[@Burnersforvanlife]

That's a baby compared with the ones we get two miles out of Lyme.

[@TAFishing]

But its not Lyme ? and the ones off Lyme are babies compared to the really big Conger caught off the Azores ? Fishing is all relative to where you either live,or go fishing.

[@Burnersforvanlife]

@@TAFishing Graham. I was comparing the one in your vid to a Lyme bay one, not a Lyme bay one to a 110kg one off the Azores, it's pretty bloody obvious to anyone interested that the U.K. coast can not compare to fish off the Azores.