Winter Sea Fishing at Jackson's Bay in Barry - The Bristol Channel

[@waynehancock3603]

Thanks Gareth nice and relaxing to watch

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Wayne, glad you enjoyed. The fishing was hard work but I still had a good time, just nice being out. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@albertcross4275]

My uncle David, used to fish Jacksons Bay in the 50s, and used to catch half a sack of cod, l saw some amazing photos, he used to cycle down from the Rhondda, fish and cycle home, he was as strong as a ox. Great vlog again take care Gareth. 👌🐟🇫🇷👍💪💪💪

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Albert, nice to hear from you again. Yes, sounds like your uncle was a very strong man, cycling all that way and back, that's impressive! And I bet those photographs you're talking about are impressive, great memories! When Dad and I used to fish it in the 80's, we used to get some lovely Cod off there and the Whiting were crackers...sadly not so common these days. As always, many thanks for watching 👍👍🐟

[@albertcross4275]

@@riversidewithme a moment is instant, a memory for ever...... 🐟🇫🇷❤️

[@riversidewithme]

@@albertcross4275 Yes, very true! 👍🐟

[@graylingboysalisbury]

Spot on Bud. There is so much more to fishing than catching fish. Love it.

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah that's it's bud. The days of me chasing big doubles have long gone, for me now it's all about being next to the water and any fish I catch are a welcome bonus. Cheers 👍👍

[@neilsmith7547]

Great video Gareth. Can't catch the big ones all the time but like you said great being out in the fresh air being by the water. Love your scenes of all the wildlife and beautiful scenery. 😃🐬🐬💥

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Neil. Yes that's it, can't always catch the fish unfortunately but as we know, that's fishing! Lovely spot down there, just a nice place to be, used to fish it with dad a lot back in the day. The fishing is really quiet on this side of the channel at the moment, hopefully it will pick up soon but if not, I'll still enjoy it. Thanks for watching 👍🐟👍

[@ronniearchibald]

Cheers Gareth, nice setting for a days fishing, glad to hear Matt has christened his new rod with a nice codling hopefully there will be plenty more on it.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ronnie. Yeah it's a lovely spot in fairness, just a nice place to be. Fishing was hard work that day but still enjoyable. Yes good that the new rod has been christened and amazing that the first fish was a nice Cod! Cheers 👍👍

[@leightongroves1509]

Great video again 👏 always look forward to seeing them 👍👍🎣🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Leighton. A tough days fishing but I think we're all struggling at the moment, hopefully the Channel will pick up soon. Enjoyable all the same though, just nice being out. Cheers bud 👍👍

[@chadmain7115]

thanks for another great vid Gareth jacksons can be a great venue and a lovely venue to fish great to have a few fish beats the blank keep up the great work mate look forward to the next one

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Chad. Yes it can be great on its day, I've had some lovely fish down there in the past, moreso at night though. The fishing was hard work that day but I think we're all struggling at the moment, hopefully it will pick up soon along the Channel. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Awesome as always Gareth buddy!! We also love that mark, keep up the good work buddy, see you on the rocks one day, stay safe love to the family

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Matt. Yeah I love this mark, I just like being there and any fish I catch is a bonus. I managed to squeeze a session in yesterday at Newport before the bad weather came in and I gave your channel a mention...I will upload the video on Friday. Hope you and the Casters boys are well and I shall look forward to your next one! Cheers bud 👍🤞🐟

[@VernsSeaFishing]

Nice area being good to be in for clearing your head and beating the blank. Makes a bit more worthwhile. All best Gareth brixham and mackerel are a winner. All the best with channel but your flying so onwards and upwards.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Vern, appreciated as always. Yeah it's a great mark, been going there for years now, just a nice place to be and great for clearing the head as you say. I watched one of your videos earlier in the week and it looked like you had great fun with those Dabs, well done!! I miss catching Dabs, used to get a few down here but less so these days. Tight lines mate, keep up the good work 👍👍

[@scotlandforagingandfishing]

Nice little enjoyable session, as you said, it's properly more important for your mind as catching lots of fish.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate. Yes that's right, just nice being out and any fish are a bonus. The fishing is hard around here at the moment, hopefully it will pick up soon. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@robchannon6211]

Greetings from Kent, enjoyed the vid as always, thank you.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Rob, appreciate it. I hope the fishing is a little better in Kent than it is up here at the moment ha! Hard work at present but hopefully it will pick up soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@SOMERSETBEACHFISHINGtony]

gareth what a great video mate , im going to take a trip over your side and fish that venue looks great . your right gareth catching some fish is a bonus . i find myself needing to be near the sea more and more these days . take care mate

[@riversidewithme]

Hiya Tony, thanks for the message. Yes I know what you mean, I also seem to be drawn to the water much more these days, especially after a tough week in work, good for the head! It's a lovely mark in fairness, just a nice place to be and on its day it can produce some nice fish. Tends to fish better at night, all of my good fish down there in the past have been caught at night. Yeah give it a go, it will be a bit quiet for the next month or so but should pick up then...what do I know ha! I just got back from filming and I gave your channel a mention, video should be uploaded by next weekend. Tight lines mate, hope you manage to wet a line this weekend 👍👍

[@ismailyildirim8707]

Hi Gareth nice to see you fishing mate. True it is always nice to be out. I did manage to catch 3 tiny codling last week.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Ismail...well done on your 3 Codling last week, they all count mate. Yeah definitely, I just enjoy going fishing and if I catch, well that's a bonus. The older I'm becoming, the more I'm drawn to the water. Have a good weekend 👍👍

[@Elektrifekt]

Great content! I used to fish there 2008/9 inspired to go back after this video.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ben, much appreciated. Yeah it can be a great mark on its day, I've had some nice fish down there over the years. The fishing was hard going when I filmed this but I still enjoyed it. Quiet everywhere at the moment but I'm sure it will pick up soon. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@carldawson832]

Hi mate you ok. Another enjoyable watch. I'm the same its not all about the fish, but they are a nice bonus. It cleans my mind of everyday life. All the best from grimsby.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Carl, nice to hear from you again. Yeah definitely, I just enjoy being next to the water, especially after a tough week in work, although it's great when a fish comes along ha! Hope the fishing in Grimsby is a little better than it is down here at the moment! Hopefully it will pick up soon. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@JackMeredith1995]

Great stuff as usual. A lovely haddock came off there a week or so ago. One mark I've never fished it's certainly on my list

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Jack. Yeah I saw that Haddock, lovely fish. It can be a great mark on its day but it's a better night venue in my opinion. Hope you're well mate 👍👍

[@mattcoates3243]

Good effort Gareth, funny old place that, can be great on it’s day. Being out is what it’s about. Used the rod Thursday night, and was a pleasure. Managed a 3lb 10z cod off foreshore. Keep them coming mate! 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Matt, pleased to hear that you used the rod and well done on the Cod, can't fault that! I've had a few Cod this week but no bigger than half a pound ha! Yeah it can be a great venue, my best sessions down there have been during the night but it's a just a nice place to be. Cheers for watching mate, have a good weekend 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

Nice one mate, looks like a stunning place to fish. I always find it harder in the day, unless the bream are around. First time I've seen a poor cod too. Thanks buddy, take care👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Dylan, hope you're well. Yeah it's a lovely mark but it's definitely a night venue...I had a day off work hence why I fished it in the day. Over the years I've had some great fish off there, but mostly at night. Glad you enjoyed seeing the Poor Cod, quite a few about at the moment. I just got got back from filming and I gave your channel a mention, video will hopefully go on Friday. Have a good weekend bud 👍👍

[@FrugalOutdoors]

@@riversidewithme thanks Gareth that's very kind of you to mention me. I remember the last video you did from there, when you called it barrybados, that'll stay with me, putting a smile on my face now 😁😁👍🙏

[@riversidewithme]

@@FrugalOutdoors No worries bud. Haha yeah, good old Barrybados!! 🌴☀️

[@idkk573]

Bream ??? Really ??

[@riversidewithme]

@@idkk573 Hiya, he's referring to the fishing on the Isle of Wight. Yeah no Bream at Barry unfortunately, although I've had a few further west towards the Gower 👍👍

[@davidmorgan4055]

Nice to see you Gareth I like Jackson's bay it's one of my favourite places to fish and also sully island just up from there hopefully try and get out with you for a session soon with a bit of luck

[@riversidewithme]

Hi David. Yeah it's a lovely mark isn't it, I've always liked it there, one of my favourite places. The fishing was hard work that day but I still enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and no doubt I'll see you on the beach! 👍👍

[@GazPay1977]

Keep the videos coming fish or no fish, love the scenery and enjoyment of the never knowing what you might catch 👍👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Gaz, I appreciate it. Was a tough session but I still enjoyed it, just nice getting out and as you say, you never know what could turn up! Cheers mate 👍👍

[@Jay-tq4qc]

Went down on Friday night, blanked and snagged so glad someone caught something !

[@riversidewithme]

Unlucky Jayden and better luck next time. The fishing is hard work at the moment on the Channel, I think we're all struggling, hopefully it will pick up soon. Yeah I never fish close to the end as I also found it snaggy but where I was in the video, it's clean ground and I can't ever recall losing a rig there. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@rolfkuklinski2094]

Another good video Gareth enjoyed it the fishing up here in the south west of Scotland is pretty slow to but still nice to get out

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Rolf, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah getting out is what it's all about. The fishing down here is also very slow at the moment, hopefully it will pick soon. Cheers for watching👍👍

[@michaeljensen921]

Nice scenic vdeo again this time of year is notoriously hard. The dogs will be back in a few weeks time to keep the rods bending.have you ever fished in the harbour with light float tackle i bet theres some fun to be had. There look forward as always to the next one cheers👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Michael. Yes definitely, it's hard work at the moment and I think we've all been struggling, will hopefully pick up soon (roll on the Dogfish return ha). Yeah I fished the Harbour with light tackle last year...quite funny as I actually caught a small Conger, although I once saw a chap catch a lovely Mullet on bread. I bet you get some good Bass in there too! Cheers mate 👍👍

[@maggiewillow4086]

keep the videos coming mate, they are enjoyable and it is called fishing not catching.......at least you didn't blank.....I think you do pretty well on your sessions..... I do like Jackson bay Gareth its a pretty good mark on its day, I was down there a few weeks back and fishing a flapper rig on one rod in close and big baits out at distance on the other rod and to be honest the big bait rod I didn't even have a tap on but the flapper rod it was fish a cast all being whiting and doggies but as you've said before a fish is a fish......it beats the blank......lol it is fairly quiet on the catch reports lately just the odd one or two decent fish......but it is nice just to be out.... keep up the good work.... tight lines..... all the very best 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Yes I definitely agree with you there, it's hard work at the moment and I think everyone is struggling, hopefully it will pick up soon. Well done on your session down there a few weeks ago, good that you were catching on the flapper rig. I love this mark and I've had some cracking fish over the years but even when it doesn't fish so good, it's just a nice place to be... just good to get out as you say. Cheers for watching and tight lines for your next session 👍🐟

[@gary-dn4uw]

Good video again Gareth 🐟👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Gary. The fishing was really hard hard work that day but it was still enjoyable. Lovely part of the world. Hope you've been managing to get out. Cheers bud 👍👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

As usual lovely video Gareth!!! Cheers ian

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Ian. The fishing was poor that day but I still enjoyed it. Hopefully things will pick up soon on the channel. Will look forward to your next one. Cheers 👍👍

[@floydgilmour3994]

Thanks for the vid Gareth really enjoyed it was nice to see Jacksons bay again. I havent been there in like 25 years, though back in 1995 I was fishing off the rocks below the path at the beginning of the vid and using ragworm dipped in a "seafood cocktail" carp bait flavouring and caught a lobster just short of 9lb, it was huge. I didn't know they even got that big.

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Floyd, glad you enjoyed the video. Wow, that's a huge lobster...well done...I've never actually caught one. The Ragworm dipped in the seafood cocktail carp flavouring sounds appealing...I might give this a try! Yeah that's a nice spot off the path, I've fished there many times and had some good fish over the years. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@scottkenny7661]

Just about to sit down and watch with a beer in hand after work. Love your videos Gareth, and in my home town today aswell 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

Cheers Scott, appreciate it. I love Jackson's Bay, been going there for many years now. The fishing wasn't great on this occasion but I still had a good time. Enjoy your beer mate, I'll be having a couple tomorrow evening. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@mariaefelices6543]

The factory mega European trawlers have devastated these shore fishing marks gareth ,mass over fishing ,sad all round ,mark cdf x

[@riversidewithme]

Yes you're right Mark, it's not good. I used to catch loads of fish when I was a kid but not anymore. Greed and corruption have destroyed the lot. I do wonder where it's all going to end. Hope all is well 👍

[@lesglover7016]

I was born and bred in Newport, you have brought back some memories for me,Ifished alot of the marks you fished, the Usk was my garden lol, we as kids used to fish in the docks, bass and so many whiting,your videos are fantastic please keep them coming. Tight lines

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Les, pleased to hear that the videos are bringing back some good memories for you. I bet the fishing was great when you were a kid, especially in the docks with all those Whiting and Bass. You can't get a better garden than the River Usk, can't fault it ha! Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@thomasnorth5461]

Love the vids and like you sed it's just about being there in the moment the last couple of years I have been unable to get out much only once or twice due to sickness in the family and having to cear for them and I love how you show the bites and show us the fish no matter what size thay are unlike most people on KZbin your videos have kept me going since u have found your channel please keep them up 😊

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Thomas, nice to hear from you again and I'm pleased that you're enjoying the videos, much appreciated. I hope your family members are doing ok but well done for caring for them, I appreciate what a difficult job that is. Hopefully you can fit a session in soon and wet a line. Yeah I show the good days and the bad ones as I think that's important, it's real life you know. Cheers for watching and hopefully more to come soon 👍👍

[@peteransell3311]

back in the 90s i had my best session ever at jacksons,11 bass all over 5lb with the best at 9,4oz never see a night like that again,great vids keep um coming.allways found the other side of the bay best though on the rocks.

[@riversidewithme]

That's a cracking session Peter, well done!! Shame we don't get many of those sessions nowadays. Over the years I've had some great fish at Jackson's, including on the other side off the rocks, its been kind to me in fairness. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@cgws3064]

Well I remember the first video you did at Jackson’s Bay. I was delighted when I got down there. Lovely place. Scramble up the rocks is not easy but a great mark .Thanks as always for showing us these places. Can’t believe you had the mark to yourself. Nice to see those new rods out again too! 👍 when are you goon* to be sponsored by Scruffs eh?! Ha ha.

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Clive, glad you enjoyed. The fishing was hard that day but I think everyone is struggling at the moment, very quiet. I always feel like I let my subscribers down when I don't catch much but I guess I can't do much about that. As you say though, it's a lovely mark and it produces some great fish on its day. Haha yes...Scruff by name, Scruff by nature, sounds about right for me! But you never know, they may offer me a million pounds a year to wear their clothing (I suspect they'll choose someone far better looking than myself) Cheers mate 👍👍

[@michaelbrine2180]

Good video again mate👍🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Michael. A tough session but was still nice to get out. Hopefully the fishing will pick up soon. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@waynehiggs7335]

You did well there Gareth. Looking at the reports there’s not a lot going on at the moment, so any fish is a bonus. Really enjoyed the video as usual. Keep em coming bud

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Wayne. Yes I agree, it's really hard work at the moment, I think everyone is struggling to be honest, hopefully it will pick up soon. Glad you enjoyed the video... cheers for watching mate 👍👍

[@brianharris4466]

Great vid mark.After being a course angler for life just getting into shore fishing,being from worcestershire your areas are closet to me.Thanks for the great info on possible places to try.Keep up the great work

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Brian, I appreciate it. Pleased to hear that you're finding the videos useful, hopefully you'll be able to try some of the marks that I've shown. I used to do a lot of coarse fishing when I was younger but not so much these days . Cheers 👍👍

[@fishtales9688]

Nice little vid that mate! Just wondering where you park for the white light. Fished there loads but last time I fished it in summer I got stung with a parking ticket at the top of the hill on the street…any help would be great buddy 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, appreciate it. Yeah like yourself I used to park along Redbrink Crescent but it's now residential permit holders only. You can still park on the opposite side of the road but only for 2 hours. I now park in the main Barry Island Carpark and walk around...will take you around 15 minutes to get to the White Light, it's not too bad actually, just walk along the footpath. Cheers 👍👍

[@Unclebrisbaitadventures1979]

Nice 1 Gareth great video again you should of give me the heads up would of met up with you, you can just make out my Wilson flyer in the background 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Nathan. That's mad that you were in the background in your boat, small world ain't it. I'm guessing you did much better than me ha?? Was a tough session that day, although I prefer fishing this venue at night. Seems really hard off the shore at the moment, lots of us seem to be struggling, hopefully it will pick up 👍👍

[@ianfirkins6460]

In it to win it as they say! Flashing down to Pembs with the rods for a couple of days in half term, so fingers crossed. Cheers!

[@riversidewithme]

Very true Ian, very true! Good luck down in Pembs, I reckon you'll get a few, let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@markbrodie2626]

Absolutely agree Gareth, you don’t have to catch, just being out there is good for the soul!

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah spot on Mark. The fishing wasn't great on this occasion but I still enjoyed it. Over the years I've been fairly lucky at this venue and so I can't complain ha. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@richardeade3766]

Hi Gareth, thanks for your videos, I just wandered what's your favourite fish to catch, and have you ever been up to Scarborough fishing 🎣

[@riversidewithme]

You're welcome Richard. To be honest, these days I'm happy to catch anything. When I was younger, I used to target certain species but now I just go fishing. I am very fond of Whiting as I have lots of memories of catching these with dad when I was a kid. I have never been to Scarborough but we are talking about having a little holiday there this year and I will definitely be taking the rods! Thanks for watching bud 👍👍

[@richardeade3766]

@@riversidewithme cool I've always wanted to give Wales a try as more species to target than around here in North east, my dads from Wales Fishguard 👍

[@andrewjones956]

well done on beating the blank mate i have had some nice codling of there a few yeres ago chanel is quiat at the moment even the boats

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andrew. Yes I agree, it's hard work at the moment, hopefully things will pick up soon. Well done on the Codling you had there a few years ago. I used to get a few off there when I was younger, although my dad used to get the bigger Codling. Cheers mate 👍👍

[@stephenhuskisson2230]

love the channnel, that much ive deciderd to take up sea fishing this summer, i no you like your walks , but i am in my 70s and canot walk to far, so in your videos ,can you say if the marks you fish are near to your car as it would help to pick where to try,

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Stephen, I appreciate it. Nice to hear that you'll be taking up sea fishing this summer, that's great. Two easy marks to start with which don't involve much walking are St Brides and Goldcliff. You can just park up, walk up the steps and you're on the seawall. Newton Beach at Porthcawl is the same and also the Knap in Barry, little walking involved. Good luck 👍👍

[@AutisticsRule]

I was there only yesterday, but all my rigs got tangled and the tied pulled back and i had to chace it across the rocks, luckly it didnt got far, the lighthouse breakshore was closed off and off limits, so me and mum had to climb over the railings on the other side, finaly after no fish the storm blew in and we were nearly blown off the rocks, another atempt to catch my 1st loved flatfish bites the dust.. but i'll be back soon enough when the weather gets better.. the rigs i used i made myself, being a short foot long 55lb line "which made sure i got my rigs back from snags thankfully" it was a swivel link with a cliplink for the weight, with a line lead beads between sequins and cloured beads, x3 pairs.. with a space between leading to a half cork holding up my squid and mackeral baits on a size 1/0 hook.. i only got nibbles but held a foot off the bottom i can't have been the craps, but i fear it was too long and hooks to big for the target flaties.. so my next rig will be atampted. look for ward to trying there again.. hopefully in less windy and wet weather..

[@riversidewithme]

Hi, thanks for the message. Well done on braving the weather yesterday, it certainly did turn nasty from late afternoon onwards and last night was very stormy. I managed to fish the morning tide at Newport before the weather got really bad and packed up just in time. Good that you made your own rigs, I also make my own, I quite enjoy rig making, especially after a tough day at work. Shame you didn't catch any fish but I'm sure your next session will be more productive and you'll definitely get a Flatfish sooner or later (if you watch my 'The Old Faithful' video and I catch some nice Flounder in that one...the rivers/estuaries are probably your best option if you're looking to catch these) Hopefully conditions will start to improve soon and you can try again. The fishing is a little quiet at the moment around the Bristol Channel but it will get better shortly and more fish will be caught. Thank you for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

[@davidtudor671]

Looked like a lovely place to fish but only small fish on the day. Does it fish better at night or after a blow. Such a contrast to the Brixham video where there were fish practically every cast but if it was that good all the time it would take the edge of the fun. I am sure that you know what I mean.

[@riversidewithme]

Hi David. Yeah talk about chalk and cheese when comparing to Brixham, it's a different world down there, many more fish in the sea. Jackson's Bay, in my opinion, is a better night venue, although at the moment lots of venues on the Welsh side of the Channel are really quiet, we all seem to be struggling. Hopefully it will pick up soon but as you say, if it was a fish a cast every session then I guess it would get boring. As always, many thanks for watching 👍👍

[@garethbodsworth5756]

Good effort 👌

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Gareth. Was a tough session but I think it's quiet everywhere at the moment. Still nice to get out though. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@garethbodsworth5756]

@@riversidewithme very quiet all around the coast , try for the flounder in the rivers and estuaries 👍

[@Angrypostman1977]

Hi pal I'm on holiday early April in trecco bay and want to bring my gear any tips or marks you wanted to share I understand if you don't thanks very much love the videos

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks mate, appreciate it. I've done a video on Trecco Bay which you may find useful...best fished at night. To the left of it you've got Newton Point which you can fish on low water in the daytime or at night. And to the left of that you've got Newton Beach...again I've done a video on this mark on. All of these marks will be walkable from the Trecco Bay holiday site. Slightly further, going the other way, you've got Pink Bay and next to that is Sker Point which is another low water mark. Hope that helps 👍👍

[@Angrypostman1977]

@Riverside with Me helpful? That's fantastic thanks so much I'll try and get those videos you've done and have a look

[@deanwhittle2132]

Really enjoy your vids.could you tell me where you get your long shank hooks from please?

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Dean, I appreciate it. The extra long shank hooks I've imported myself as you can't get them over here. Or I just use standard long shank hooks such as the Kamasan Aberdeen hooks or similar. Cheers 👍👍

[@deanwhittle2132]

@@riversidewithme any chance we could fish together at your transporter bridge mark? Looking to catch a flounder or 2.

[@riversidewithme]

@@deanwhittle2132 I'm sure that can be arranged. Need a smallish tide though as it's not suitable for the bigger spring tides.

[@deanwhittle2132]

@@riversidewithme that be great.

[@chriscooper7620]

Thanks for the video Gareth really enjoyed it, how you getting on with your new rod?

[@riversidewithme]

Thank you Chris, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the rod is performing well in fairness, light but quite strong and I've managed to christen it with a few fish, all be it small ones. Hope you've been managing to get out of late. Cheers 👍👍

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

Hard going there but you were out that’s the main thing 👍

[@riversidewithme]

Yeah that's true Stu. Hard work at the moment on the Channel but still nice to get out. Hopefully it will pick up soon. Cheers 👍👍

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

@@riversidewithme I am not going to bother until April it’s not very good down my area until then 👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@stuwelshcoastangling6612 Yeah don't blame you, hopefully the Bass will be around by April down your way. It's really hard work up here at the moment, just getting a bite is an achievement ha!

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

@@riversidewithme I will let you know when they are 👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@stuwelshcoastangling6612 Thanks mate

[@simonjenkins3618]

is it a easy place to get to mate👍

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Simon. You park at Nell's Point carpark and walk around to Jackson's Bay via the footpath, will take around 10/15 minutes. To get onto the breakwater you will need to walk around the railings at the top of the rocks, take your time. Then just walk along the breakwater and pick your spot. Hope that helps 👍👍

[@simonjenkins3618]

@@riversidewithme Happydays thats awesome advice thank you👌 and keep up the awesome vids mate👍

[@scottkenny7661]

are you filming by Newport transporter Bridge today by any chance Monday, the 7th of February? I seen somebody setting up there and looked like they were filming

[@riversidewithme]

No it's not me Scott, I'm at work today. Fishing are you??

[@scottkenny7661]

@@riversidewithme no not today, im in work aswell. I was just driving past thats all and saw somebody setting up and wondered if it was you. Love the channel mate 👍🏻

[@riversidewithme]

@@scottkenny7661 Aghh right I see. I wish I was fishing instead of being stuck in front of a laptop all day ha! Thanks mate, appreciate it. The fishing is hard work at the moment along the Bristol Channel but hopefully it will pick up soon 👍

[@scottkenny7661]

@@riversidewithme ye me aswell lol, it sure is. End of march, beginning of april it usually picks up i find

[@allenbrown8158]

told you where 2 go sully island, cod will be gone in 3 weeks from there

[@riversidewithme]

Like everywhere else at the moment, Sully is producing lots of blanks. My mate fished it last week and had 2 bites in 5 hours and he's a good angler. Out of the anglers on there that day, 1 Conger was caught, not a Cod in sight.

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

Hi Gareth where do park now for the white light? As I been told its permit holders only?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Rob, yes it's permit holders only now along Redbrink Crescent. You can park on the opposite side of the road but only for 2 hours. I now park in the main Barry Island Carpark and walk along the footpath...will take you 10/15 mins to get to the White Light. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers 👍👍

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

@@riversidewithme thanks Gareth I fished Porthkerry today over low water 2 rods out not a single.bite,baits coming back untouched. I have a match on monknash on the 26th of February so hopefully things pick up

[@riversidewithme]

@@robanddawnjowett4918 I feel your pain Rob, it's really hard work at the moment, I think everyone is struggling at the moment. But you never know, you may have some good luck at Monknash....let me know how you get on 👍

[@waynehiggs7335]

Just want to pick your brains a bit Gareth, how difficult is the access to this mark?

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Wayne. Firstly, the parking situation has changed recently. You could used to park along Redbrink Crescent and walk down the footpath but this road is now a residential parking zone. You can still park on the right-hand side of the road but only for 2 hours. So, I now park in the main Barry Island carpark and walk around the bay, takes around 10 to 15 minutes. To access the breakwater where I am in the video, you need to walk around the railings via the rocks. Personally I find it ok as I've been doing it for years, although those with mobility issues may not fancy it. Alternatively, you can fish the other side of the bay off the flatter rocks (can be a little slippery at times so good footwear needed) .You can also fish off the beach but keep that for early mornings or late evenings as it can get busy during the daytime. Hope that helps, cheers 👍👍

[@waynehiggs7335]

@@riversidewithme I thought that it may be a little more complicated than it appears, which is why I thought best to get some more info. Sadly, at 53 I’m no longer as mobile as I once was and am now the proud owner of a pair of arthritic knees😂. Thanks anyway for the quick reply Gareth, looking forward to your next video 👍

[@riversidewithme]

@@waynehiggs7335 No problem. My knees are starting to creak a bit! The joys of getting older! 😊👍

[@mwscuba]

Is it easy to park and walk out to the light house ? Where your are.

[@riversidewithme]

Since I made this video, the parking above this mark is now for residential permit holders only. So I suggest you park in Nell's Point Carpark and walk via the footpath, takes around 10/15 mins. You'll need to climb around the railings when you arrive at the start of the breakwater and so take your time. Then you can walk along and pick your spot.

[@mwscuba]

@@riversidewithme cheers for the very prompt response and love the videos, enjoy them all 👍🏼

[@riversidewithme]

@@mwscuba Thanks Mark, I appreciate it 👍

[@mikecheeseley487]

Is there always water at jacksons bay plz is it better at high or low water

[@riversidewithme]

Hi Mike, right at the very end of the breakwater there is water all of the time but I wouldn't advise you fish there. You can fish where I was in the video from around 4 hours before high water. I tend to fish it around 3/4 hours before high and 1 hour after. Cheers 👍👍

[@mikecheeseley487]

Thank you gareth i will do tht

[@andysorrell8067]

Hello mate I'm Andy I live in Cardiff I was fishing next to you at Newport about 3 weeks ago I think your video are great would like to do some fishing together some time take care. Mate

[@riversidewithme]

Thanks Andy, I appreciate it and glad you're enjoying the videos. Yes I remember, down Goldcliff in those really strong winds, that was a difficult session to say the least ha. Yes no problem, I'm sure that can be arranged. Cheers for watching 👍👍

[@andysorrell8067]

Thanks mate be good to meet up

[@GaragE36uk]

Did the draw for the rods go ahead mate?

[@riversidewithme]

Yes mate I did and I left the video up for a week or so. If you want to watch it, let me know and I will make it public again.

[@GaragE36uk]

@@riversidewithme ah it's no problem, just making sure I hadn't won and missed it lol

[@riversidewithme]

@@GaragE36uk No probs. The rod was won by Matt Coates and there were 5 runners up prizes (pack of 70 hooks). You didn't win this time unfortunately but I'll be doing more giveaways in the future 👍

[@GaragE36uk]

@@riversidewithme thank you mate. Look forward to the next one