Don't be sorry for your "wahoo's"; your exitement and enthousiasm is an important part of why I watch your videos. That, the fish and the scenery; I wish we'd have a rocky coast in the Netherlands 😉
Another great session Nathan . Excellent drone footage especially the dolphins. My favourite sea creatures by far, never tire of watching them. Stay safe and tight lines. Mike
I was really chuffed to capture them on film, I've tried a few times but have failed to locate them before they get out of range. Thanks for watching, Mike really appreciate it
I've never hooked into them at this time of year but it has been really mild. Went out the weekend after this, and they had disappeared. Thanks as always David and tight lines🎣👍
I thought last year was bad for mackerel, this year was even worse, never came in till begining of June, but most were huge, when they were there, then have been on and off, all season, same as the rest of the fish count. Plenty of Seals, Dolphins and Whales, so the feed must of been there. Lads from down south, have said its been terrible for mackerel, there, as well. Love the videos, and looks like, the kinky lures are the way forward ha ha ha, stay safe
It's been a weird year for fishing, my bass season has been bad for numbers but did get a new PB, pollack are a rarity too. Just hope the cod season is a good one. Wonder if Anne Summers would be interested in a kinky piece of rubber 😄
Wey great video fella top tips waggle,,,you call them coalies,,,,we always called them Billat,,,would fill bread bags ,, fantastic fun on very light takle,,,love n peace ,,,Carl Fishburn
Only fished the rocks a few times. Had some bass,wrasse,pollack etc but moved to Texas 3 years ago and now sea fish 3 times a week. We really do get some cracking fish inshore. And better still all edible. Best move I ever made.
@@SlippyLimpets Mate you honestly would love it. The only times Ive used kures - plugs,spinners etc was when I went piking/Zander. But now 90% of my fishing is using them. And EVERY fish it seems in the US are predatory. Ive not even thought about a freshwater fish here yet. I wish I had moved sooner. Tight lines chap!
Nice session Nathan love your new quick release system for the coalies,lol.ome nice mackerel caught .your drone footage is amazing.loved this.thanks so much .tite lines mate.
Eyup Nathan. It says in the Bumper fun book of Fish Facts that the Mackerel moves from the continental shelf into shallow waters around Wales in Spring and moves off again in Autumn. Well it did. I know 'cos I caught it in August. I gave it directions to the Isle of Man where it could find some mates to hang out with and sent it on its way. I haven't seen it since so I'm glad to see you found a few. I'll sithi after, Dave.
Great session, mackerel on lrf are fun. If you don't have a bag to take any fish home you can string them up between the mouth and gills with a length of cord or line.
They are great fun. I could have strung them but I needb2 hands to climb back out if the mark and then drive somewhere to get a bag. Going to keep a bag in my fishing bag from now on!
I use a Savage Gear 8-18g 7’2 LRF and I love it! I got stung by a bee under my arm pit this summer and dropped my rod into the sea, I lost the lot. That evening I had another one of those rods ordered just because I liked it so much!
@@SlippyLimpets I think wearing pound shop Calvin Klein made the bee think I was a giant flower 😆 Won’t be wearing that again to go fishing in the summer. About 10 minutes before I landed a massive mackerel. I was a lot closer to the shore than a group of other lads out at the point of the rock fishing for mackerel. I got the impression it was a rouge mackerel that outgrew the shoal and went gallivanting on to my Major Craft Jigpara..
Allreet mate : Wow! Your a cinematographer , Slippy! Drone shots, dolphins, ocean-scapes , cool tunes and a cracking day’s fishing! Cheers mate! Brilliant stuff - I’m going out Tuesday to St Abbs/ Eyemouth again. Wonder if the mackie are still around then. Think you’re right mate; strange, late, cold Spring has knocked things back. Now, the mild October is prolonging their stay. Tight lines, and thank you again for these vids. Utterly impressive!
Aye; t’was good - only there a few hours before it got dark but caught and returned 4 coalies, one of which was a chunky lad about 2.5 pounds. Not hitting any pollack though - wonder why. Great to be out; saw dolphins too. Can I ask for advice again, marra? I’ve got some time off coming up and I want to get away and do some lure fishing / rock hopping - where would you head at this time of year for 2 or 3 days fishing and chilled out nature? I’ve been all over Scotland in the last 20 odd years up here but it’s always been to hill walk, walk dogs, nice pub, etc - not to fish. I am happy to drive a distance from Edinburgh; it’s always good to get away. I was looking at heading West - Ardnamurchan, or Oban way. Been there a few times before and it is stunning. Or am I missing the obvious on the East coast? Any tips or recommendations? G
There's been a been a shortage of pollack this year, my numbers are well down on previous years. Can't really explain it but hopefully they'll return next year. I'd head up to Skye, the average size of pollack is excellent. If that is a bit of a hike then the Mull of Galloway is worth a visit, the average size isn't as good as skye but the numbers make up for it. I can point you in the right direction for both spots. The fishing can be good up Oban and ardnamurchan but I've never fished there so can't help with marks. Let me know what you decide and, if you decide on Skye or MOG, I'll send you some links.
Thank you Nathan - I decided on Dumfriesshire, around Brighouse Bay and then up around coast towards Wigtown. I got myself a kayak too and had two cracking days paddling, rock hopping and fishing - caught nowt though! Beautiful weather Tuesday / Weds, but not a nibble! I was only using lures - plastics and metals, and think I’d picked overly sandy spots in kayak , and not finding deep water with the metals. Loved being out though… think I need your expert advice on Skye and Mull of Galloway for next time - I’m looking at getting away again this weekend, and most fortnightly weekends, weather permitting. Cheers for any info - and the new video on Cod is interesting as I don’t know anything about beac casting. It was interesting to see and hear the different tackle, rigs and techniques. Keep at it mate!
Always enjoy your vids. Fantastic drone footage and great variety of fish caught. Mackerel do seem large this year, even in the south. Really enjoy catching mac's on lures.
They seem like a good size but seem like they are a rarity up here this year. Maybe the cold start to spring had something to do with it. Glad you like the vids!!
Things have changed a lot, since I left 27 years ago. Mackerel in mid October! , they used to be gone by early September, Never seen a Bass in the North East. Good for fishing, but a bit of a worry for the environment. Great vids BTW
The change is definitely keeping us on our toes. Mackerel and sand eels are late than ever, bigger bass, but the biggest thing at the moment is Bird Flu, dead sea birds everywhere- really sad to see😔
Great vid buddy. I've been told with mackerel, if you handle them they will die after you throw them back, so you might as well keep em for bait or eating. Looked great fun on light tackle.
They've got to be one of the hardest fighting fish we have, they just don't give up!! I've heard that too, but can't find any official advice on the matter.
More fantastic Ariel shot’s pal and another great venue went out today myself beaten by the dreaded weed been terrible for weed this year on the Cumbrian coast cod just starting to show looking forward to your next outing keep them coming tight lines pal.
It's been pretty bad over this way too, the beaches are littered with kelp fronds at the moment. I'm outbon Thursday chasing cod so hopefully it's cleared up a bit by then. Tight lines👍🎣
good to see you're not a baldie under that american cap, slippy. Shouldn't handle mack as it kills them / just shake off hook if poss or eat it. Excellent eating you know and offsets some petrol burning. Keep the waheys coming bonny lad.
Haha, yeah it's rare I take the cap off but still have a full heed (thankfully). The mackerel thing had been mentioned a few times, looked in to it and haven't yet found any conclusive evidence. Britishseafishing.co.uk say it's a myth...Still looking though, the last thing I want to do is kill fish for sport.
I agree it makes me laugh when freshwater fishing to observe the current fashions, Carp anglers especially, bivvy, spod, 3 rods (never less), boilies and bite detectors to a man (can we still say man?). Now you just watch, Slippy will set a trend and for the next few years you'll see nothing but LRF on rock marks, if only we could get him to wear a top hat?
Up there last week pleased to see those pots r gone catching mackerel myself managed a nice Pollock and lost a cracking Pollock to the kelp couldn't get it out good video by the way tight lines bud👍
@@SlippyLimpets Don't think I'll ever give Pollock fishing up just love the take and catching cod on light gear love fishing for the silvers as well 😄😀😁👍
Great video loved it looks like a great little spot you found to fish thanks for sharing big like from me bud tight line's and catch you on the next video
Brilliant session. 3g or 5g lrf rods are my only go to for mackerel nowadays. So much fun on ultralight gear. What kind of footwear do you use/recommend for rock hopping as I need a new pair and still undecided on what to go for.
Yep, balanced tackle really does increase the enjoyment of catching them. Footwear wise, I tend to use Scarpa approach shoes, the pair in this vid are the Ribelle Run and are really comfortable, great grip on grass and they have climbing shoe rubber so not bad on rock too. Also have a pair of Scarpa Crux which I use in the winter, they're a bit warmer having the full leather upper. Not cheap but last years and take some abuse. Hope this helps
See the rocks are eyemouth at the golf course next to harbour are they any good mate went recently lost a good bit tackle (bait fishing) got nothing.. didn't fancy dodgey climbs as I was with the misses m8.
Thanks for the info. A few people have mentioned it but I can't find anything conclusive online about it. www.brittishseafishing.co.uk seems to think it's just a myth?
..........aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand another cracking video. what drone is it your use, is it the dji mini 2? Yes mackerel are a hoot on an LRF rod, if i ever head to Littlehaven beach in south shields when they are in then i do it from there. little 5g-7g metal jig, wait for low tide then the first hour or so of the tide turning they hammer the jig, fish a cast usually and a blast to go with it. would rather fish them on an LRF, than a bigger rod with daylights. Can probably do it from any beach but its when i go down there with the family for the day as the kids enjoy it too.
I've never thrown any daylights for them, it just doesn't seem like good sport. If you keep them then fair enough, it's a productive way of fishing for them. Glad you liked the vid and the drone is Mavic air 2, the mini's bigger brother ( or sister)
Please tell me what LRF stands for. I'm afraid that you and a lot of other people use initials and assume that everyone knows what they mean. In this instance I don't and I've been fishing for about 70 years, sure that I'm not the only one who doesn't know. Suprised that you didn't keep a couple of those magnificent mackerel to eat, they're gorgeous. You didn't need a bag, you could have taken them home in the landing net. A great video, keep them coming.
Hi just been watching another video of yours where you can't get through the mackerel,noticed that you handle the mackerel before chucking them back in, did you know they won't live for more than 24hrs if you handle them thats why people hold the hook to flick them off,just thought you would find it interesting...by the way love your videos keep them coming...tight lines...kev
I have heard that before but didn't know if it was a myth or not, britishseafishing.co.uk seems to think it's a myth so thought it was OK. Glad you like the vids and thanks for the info
My favourite mackerel is burned in my brain, as while I brought it in, a 16lb 2oz bass ate it. 2 for 1, but it sure took getting in on a 9ft spinning rod and only 10lb line ahhhh.
Whenever you pull a lure that gets bent up from a tight box just dip it in soft boiling water for 4-5 seconds and then dip it in cold water the lure would then straighten itself again like it was originally designed to be. Try it and you would be amazed at how well it works!
Another eagerly awaited video Nathan and as expected, a delight to watch. Love the drone footage, but who is controlling it while you are fishing...... also, what do the letters L R F stand for. Thanks again.
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. I do all of the filming my self, the drone has some autonomous features which help out a bit. LRF stand for light rock fishing and normally refers to short rods rated 0-7g and no more than 6lb braid. Hope this helps
Could you tell us the net you're using and how long it extends to? Also mate have you had chance to use any of those baits I sent? keen to hear how well they fish on your bit of the coast.
The handle is the Spro Freestyle Xtender, and it looks like it could be the 3.8 that he has (could be wrong) im looking to pick up the same handle at some point. not sure what the net is. could well be a spro net too, just iv never seen the handle for sale anywhere with a net included
I haven't had thrown them yet mate but will defo be giving them a try and want to make sure I catch on them for any videos. Like @renllek said, it's a Spro Freestyle Xtender 3.8 m version with an HTO folding head. Not a cheap handle but has some unique features like adjustable length and a solid belt/gear clip on them
@renllek You're right about the handle, the head is an HTO folding net,blood value but still not convinced by it. The handle is mint though and got it from Predator tackle
@@SlippyLimpets what is it about the head that your not sure about? predator tackle is the same place i was looking at it too, just have not decided what head i want to go with it. I have a long net already but its a proper naff one, with no folding head (was cheap tho). It will extend to 3m.............all on its own!! So i have had to gorilla tape the shaft to stop it doing that while moving about. The Spro one would be perfect for me with that clip on it as it will hook perfectly onto the d-ring on the back of my Hart Oceanic Pro fishing/life vest, and extend long enough to be able to get down to the water when on the rocks, which im guessing is the reason you picked one up
@@SlippyLimpets yer I'm in need of a decent extended handle for rocky and high situations, thanks for the info. Yer no rush mate all good, can't wait to watch a bit of footage with my own lures being used...well chuffed a channel such as yours is giving them a bash, thanks bud 👍🏻🙏🏻
Surprised the mackerel are still around. They were out of the firth of Forth at the start of September. My best this season was nearly 3lbs, some real hogs around.
It is really mild and you're right about the coalies too, it's all in caught last weekend. No cod sessions yet, I missed the good conditions but heading out this Thursday hoping to find them, regardless of the conditions
Good stuff Nathan. Do you ever do any mullet fishing? I'm a mullet fanatic from Cornwall but my daughter lives in Dunbar and when I was there a couple of weeks ago noted some really mullety looking spots. A local angler told me there can be some good mullet fishing in the area in high summer and I'll be sure to pack a rod if I'm up there next summer. Mullet would really suit your light tackle/sporting approach and you won't find many, if any, harder fighting fish.
It's not a fish I've targeted, yet. Definitely on the hit list, I even bought some mullet flies but they haven't seen the water this year. There does seem to be reports of them around, not heard about them in northumberland but they're numerous at Torness power station outflow, just down from Dunbar so no reason why they're not along the whole coast.
@@SlippyLimpets Yep, Torness is a well known venue in the National Mullet Club. But down here we catch them from rock marks and I reckon some of the spots in your videos could well hold fish in the summer.
Good to know. I think I've spotted a few in northumberland, seen some tailing in the channels that are exposed at low tide. I thought they were bass but could be mullet. I'll have another look next summer
Hi slippy. I live just up the road from the promenade whitley bay. Is there any chance of catching anything over the rocks off the platforms there at promenade and rockcliffe? i havent been fishing since i was a kid in the 80's, but i'd really like to give it another bash. think i've learned a lot just watching your videos and the fishlocker ones as well. i dont need to be catching something all the time, but as long as i was in the game, that would be enough for me. what you think mate? good idea? or am i gonna look a bit silly there? ps, sorry i made you self conscious about the wise old owl hoots. thanks for the video 😊hoo hoo!
Alreet Mr. Trance, You'll never look silly giving it a go, that's the beauty of sea fishing- you just never know!! I know you can get bass in the mornings off half moon rocks, slightly to the right of where Dunes used to be. I've tried from the ledges at Rockcliffe but not landed a fish yet. The most successful place I've fished in that area is Whitley Pipe at low tide ( the old sewerage pipe in front of the old paddling pool) at low tide. I've had cod, pollack, coalies and mackerel from there, but it does die down in the winter. I noticed the Slippy owl call whilst editing those vids and wanted to set it out then -don't blame your self- but I don't seem to be able to stop it 😂
Hi Salty, thank you and glad you like the channel. I'm using a DJI Air 2 and it seems great, if I was to get one now I'd go for the Air 2 S, slightly better camer and better obstacle avoidance. Hope this helps and tight lines👍🎣
@@SlippyLimpets Thanks Nathan, have just ordered the Mini SE as a starter, I'll get the crashing out of the way with this one first. Keep up the good work, any November Bass vid's on the horizon?
I know Matt AKA Salt Water Angler uses a Mini and is well happy with it. Bass Fishing is pretty much dead up here, maybe get trip down south sorted to try for them, but not sure yet.
@@SlippyLimpets Well if you want some info on some Mark's let me know, Bass fishing is still a go on the Devon coastline, I had a 5lb yesterday and out again tomorrow, to my best mark, so fingers crossed for some beer battered bass for tomorrow's dinner, tight lines buddy :)
@@SlippyLimpets Hi Nathan, been flying the DJI Mini a few times now, but as fantastic as it is, its as only as good as the user lol, my god, how long did it take you to feel brave enough to fly it over water? I still have baited breath every time I lose sight of it, which is the majority of the time, let alone go over the drink
Hi Nath, was this recorded recently? I was consistently catching Mackerel a month ago, bit theybseemed to disappear in the blink of an eye with the bait fish.
You need to learn how to pop your line to get the lures out from the rocks whenever you're snagged. Just leave a couple of feet of slack on your line and pull a couple of feet of line out from the rod a few inches above the reel and let the line go real quickly so that it creates a popping sensation and vibrations into the line that travels all the way down to the snagged lure and most of the time it is enough for the lure to be dislodged from the rocks. Keep popping that line until the lure gets dislodged. I find that I am able to get my lures back 90% of the time if it is snagged on rocks. Considering how expensive most of these lures are that saves you a lot of dinero! If you're snagged on wood or somebody else's lines that are stuck on the rocks than it is a different story since they would be 100 times harder to get unsnagged.
I haven't, just checked them out and they look awesome. Definitely going to give them a go, I've got a couple ideas to make from work for deeperbwater too
Beard needs a trim lol? and a tip, your clothing is great for slim young things like you, but especially in the NE you might find you need bigger sizes up to 58" chest a/. because a lot of guys are that big and b/. A lot of people prefer looser fit, especially to move around in or wear in layers. I've noticed for many years now on most sites the larger sizes always sell out first, and the smaller sometimes not at all. I would have bought a T shirt but the last time I was that size I was 15, then I discovered drink and curries.
Aye the drink and curries have got a hold of me too! 😂 my site should sell sizes up to xxl so thought that might have covered us all. I'll get in touch and see what the crack is with them. You're right about the beard, it has had a bit if neglect over the past couple of weeks!!
Another outstanding video Slippy, Went out myself today but was defeated by strong ssw gales that was onshore so gave up after 30 mins, Plus rain was like cannonballs ffs :D
Don't be sorry for your "wahoo's"; your exitement and enthousiasm is an important part of why I watch your videos. That, the fish and the scenery; I wish we'd have a rocky coast in the Netherlands 😉
Thanks Jan, I really appreciate that. And thanks for watching all the over in Holland!👍🎣
Another great session Nathan . Excellent drone footage especially the dolphins. My favourite sea creatures by far, never tire of watching them. Stay safe and tight lines. Mike
I was really chuffed to capture them on film, I've tried a few times but have failed to locate them before they get out of range. Thanks for watching, Mike really appreciate it
Good days fishing. Mackerel are definitely my favourite to catch. More stunning drone footage.🎣
I'm not sure what it is about them but they always put a smile on my face
What a session....bit of everything. Dolphins too....what more could you want👍🐟🐟
It was a great day🎣👍
I thought it was .. yes I've had some fantastic sessions there .. I might get up at the weekend
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Ive caught a few mackerel from the shore. Love the kick.good fun. Making me want to have a day out!!!
Pound for pound they're great fighting fish. Always put a smile on my face too.
Another great one, yours is the best "fishy" channel. Down this end has been very bad this year but thanks for cheering us all up Take care.
Thank you, very nice of you to say so!! Tight lines👍🎣
It's a pleasure to watch your videos , they are great for tips and teaching anglers about LRF and rock fishing.Best Regards from the Wirral.
Thank you and glad you like them. Tight lines👍🎣
Great video Nathan - I am amazed that there are so many mackerel around so late in the year. Great session and top pollock! David
I've never hooked into them at this time of year but it has been really mild. Went out the weekend after this, and they had disappeared. Thanks as always David and tight lines🎣👍
Awesome fishing and amazing drone shots of the dolphins!
Thanks dude, appreciate it!
I thought last year was bad for mackerel, this year was even worse, never came in till begining of June, but most were huge, when they were there, then have been on and off, all season, same as the rest of the fish count. Plenty of Seals, Dolphins and Whales, so the feed must of been there. Lads from down south, have said its been terrible for mackerel, there, as well. Love the videos, and looks like, the kinky lures are the way forward ha ha ha, stay safe
It's been a weird year for fishing, my bass season has been bad for numbers but did get a new PB, pollack are a rarity too. Just hope the cod season is a good one. Wonder if Anne Summers would be interested in a kinky piece of rubber 😄
Wey great video fella top tips waggle,,,you call them coalies,,,,we always called them Billat,,,would fill bread bags ,, fantastic fun on very light takle,,,love n peace ,,,Carl Fishburn
Aye, they don't have scrap for their size. Tight lines Carl👍🎣
Only fished the rocks a few times. Had some bass,wrasse,pollack etc but moved to Texas 3 years ago and now sea fish 3 times a week. We really do get some cracking fish inshore. And better still all edible. Best move I ever made.
I watch a load of channel from the USA and texts does look amazing. Just a little bit jealous 😂
@@SlippyLimpets Mate you honestly would love it. The only times Ive used kures - plugs,spinners etc was when I went piking/Zander. But now 90% of my fishing is using them. And EVERY fish it seems in the US are predatory. Ive not even thought about a freshwater fish here yet. I wish I had moved sooner. Tight lines chap!
Nice mixed bag there mate, days like that keep ya rod bent and a smile on ya face. . . More crackin drone footage too. Keep em coming tight lines 👍🎣🎣
I don't know what is is about the mackerel, but they always seem to put a smile on your face. Tight lines mate!! 👍🎣🎣
@@SlippyLimpets yeah you're right, never got one on lrf gear tho. . Must be mental ! ! 👍🎣
Always a great watch and some good fish caught ,Enjoyed Ally
Thanks Ally!!
Nice session Nathan love your new quick release system for the coalies,lol.ome nice mackerel caught .your drone footage is amazing.loved this.thanks so much .tite lines mate.
Yeah it's a handy technique to have! 😂 Glad you liked it Michael and thanks for the comment! Tight lines mate 👍🎣
Another great video Pal. Drone footage brilliant! Look forward to ya cod fishing vids! They we're the best vids on TH-cam last cod season!
Thanks John! I'm heading out with the cod gear on Thursday night so you won't have long to wait, shame the drone doesn't work well at night though
Eyup Nathan. It says in the Bumper fun book of Fish Facts that the Mackerel moves from the continental shelf into shallow waters around Wales in Spring and moves off again in Autumn. Well it did. I know 'cos I caught it in August. I gave it directions to the Isle of Man where it could find some mates to hang out with and sent it on its way. I haven't seen it since so I'm glad to see you found a few. I'll sithi after, Dave.
That was very generous of you Dave!, that Mackerel should count it self lucky!! Thanks as always Dave!!👍🎣
Great session, mackerel on lrf are fun. If you don't have a bag to take any fish home you can string them up between the mouth and gills with a length of cord or line.
They are great fun. I could have strung them but I needb2 hands to climb back out if the mark and then drive somewhere to get a bag. Going to keep a bag in my fishing bag from now on!
@@SlippyLimpets I use a Leeda 'bass bag' - weighs nowt and packs up in a matchbox (nearly).
I use a Savage Gear 8-18g 7’2 LRF and I love it!
I got stung by a bee under my arm pit this summer and dropped my rod into the sea, I lost the lot. That evening I had another one of those rods ordered just because I liked it so much!
Ouch! That sounds painful for body and the wallet. Glad you sourced another rod, they're great value
@@SlippyLimpets I think wearing pound shop Calvin Klein made the bee think I was a giant flower 😆
Won’t be wearing that again to go fishing in the summer.
About 10 minutes before I landed a massive mackerel. I was a lot closer to the shore than a group of other lads out at the point of the rock fishing for mackerel.
I got the impression it was a rouge mackerel that outgrew the shoal and went gallivanting on to my Major Craft Jigpara..
nice to see mackeral still around
Bit of a surprise but a welcome one
Allreet mate : Wow! Your a cinematographer , Slippy! Drone shots, dolphins, ocean-scapes , cool tunes and a cracking day’s fishing! Cheers mate!
Brilliant stuff - I’m going out Tuesday to St Abbs/ Eyemouth again. Wonder if the mackie are still around then. Think you’re right mate; strange, late, cold Spring has knocked things back. Now, the mild October is prolonging their stay.
Tight lines, and thank you again for these vids. Utterly impressive!
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Alreet, very kind of you to say so!! Hope you had a good trip today. Tight Lines👍🤛🎣
Aye; t’was good - only there a few hours before it got dark but caught and returned 4 coalies, one of which was a chunky lad about 2.5 pounds. Not hitting any pollack though - wonder why. Great to be out; saw dolphins too.
Can I ask for advice again, marra?
I’ve got some time off coming up and I want to get away and do some lure fishing / rock hopping - where would you head at this time of year for 2 or 3 days fishing and chilled out nature? I’ve been all over Scotland in the last 20 odd years up here but it’s always been to hill walk, walk dogs, nice pub, etc - not to fish.
I am happy to drive a distance from Edinburgh; it’s always good to get away.
I was looking at heading West - Ardnamurchan, or Oban way. Been there a few times before and it is stunning. Or am I missing the obvious on the East coast? Any tips or recommendations?
G
There's been a been a shortage of pollack this year, my numbers are well down on previous years. Can't really explain it but hopefully they'll return next year.
I'd head up to Skye, the average size of pollack is excellent. If that is a bit of a hike then the Mull of Galloway is worth a visit, the average size isn't as good as skye but the numbers make up for it. I can point you in the right direction for both spots. The fishing can be good up Oban and ardnamurchan but I've never fished there so can't help with marks. Let me know what you decide and, if you decide on Skye or MOG, I'll send you some links.
Thank you Nathan - I decided on Dumfriesshire, around Brighouse Bay and then up around coast towards Wigtown. I got myself a kayak too and had two cracking days paddling, rock hopping and fishing - caught nowt though! Beautiful weather Tuesday / Weds, but not a nibble! I was only using lures - plastics and metals, and think I’d picked overly sandy spots in kayak , and not finding deep water with the metals. Loved being out though… think I need your expert advice on Skye and Mull of Galloway for next time - I’m looking at getting away again this weekend, and most fortnightly weekends, weather permitting.
Cheers for any info - and the new video on Cod is interesting as I don’t know anything about beac casting. It was interesting to see and hear the different tackle, rigs and techniques. Keep at it mate!
Brilliant stuff again mate,, awesome drone footage,, brilliant 👍🔥🔥
Glad you liked it mate 😊
Excellent footage, nice to see a few different species.
Tight lines 🎣👍🏼
Cheers dude, you know me, I like to mix it up every now and again. Tight Lines👍🎣
where your fishing reminds me of some of the rock marks around anglesea
It's very similar, just without the bass, tope, rays and dog fish
Always enjoy your vids. Fantastic drone footage and great variety of fish caught. Mackerel do seem large this year, even in the south. Really enjoy catching mac's on lures.
They seem like a good size but seem like they are a rarity up here this year. Maybe the cold start to spring had something to do with it. Glad you like the vids!!
Getting better with each video! Awesome footage!
Thanks Matt, appreciate that!
Some nice Makys there buddy!! awesome as always
Aye some were a canny size and great fun. Thanks as always!!
great video i had some really big mackerel same time last year fishing squid back lug on popup rigs one was well over 2lbs
That's a canny mackerel, I bet it pulled like hell!!
I'm heading out myself in Ireland strong swell onshore winds 😂😂
I'll find a sheltered bay 👍👍👍
nice fishing
Hope you have a good session! Tight Lines👍🎣
Things have changed a lot, since I left 27 years ago. Mackerel in mid October! , they used to be gone by early September, Never seen a Bass in the North East. Good for fishing, but a bit of a worry for the environment. Great vids BTW
The change is definitely keeping us on our toes. Mackerel and sand eels are late than ever, bigger bass, but the biggest thing at the moment is Bird Flu, dead sea birds everywhere- really sad to see😔
Great footage mate love the drone shots fishing was OK aswell.
Thanks 👍
Great content. Love watching it. Think ill take a trip here tomorrow!
Glad you enjoyed it and hope you had a good session
Great vid buddy. I've been told with mackerel, if you handle them they will die after you throw them back, so you might as well keep em for bait or eating. Looked great fun on light tackle.
They've got to be one of the hardest fighting fish we have, they just don't give up!! I've heard that too, but can't find any official advice on the matter.
Looks like a great place to fish, 😊🐟🏴🇫🇷
It is! Can be hit and miss but the surroundings make up for the miss days. Tight Lines 👍🎣
More fantastic Ariel shot’s pal and another great venue went out today myself beaten by the dreaded weed been terrible for weed this year on the Cumbrian coast cod just starting to show looking forward to your next outing keep them coming tight lines pal.
It's been pretty bad over this way too, the beaches are littered with kelp fronds at the moment. I'm outbon Thursday chasing cod so hopefully it's cleared up a bit by then. Tight lines👍🎣
@@SlippyLimpets Good luck on Thursday mate hope you get some cod 🎣🎣🐟
good to see you're not a baldie under that american cap, slippy. Shouldn't handle mack as it kills them / just shake off hook if poss or eat it. Excellent eating you know and offsets some petrol burning. Keep the waheys coming bonny lad.
Haha, yeah it's rare I take the cap off but still have a full heed (thankfully). The mackerel thing had been mentioned a few times, looked in to it and haven't yet found any conclusive evidence. Britishseafishing.co.uk say it's a myth...Still looking though, the last thing I want to do is kill fish for sport.
well done mate another great video. top class fishing mate
Thanks matey!!
I like that you fish a quite cheap Shimano Hyperloop. Does the job well. No need for equipment fetishism.😉👍
It's an awesome little reel, it's outlasted all of my other tackle fetish 2500 sized reels 😄
I agree it makes me laugh when freshwater fishing to observe the current fashions, Carp anglers especially, bivvy, spod, 3 rods (never less), boilies and bite detectors to a man (can we still say man?). Now you just watch, Slippy will set a trend and for the next few years you'll see nothing but LRF on rock marks, if only we could get him to wear a top hat?
great drone footage and great session
Thanks 😊
A cracking session, really enjoyed it.
Happy that you did🎣👍
Another nice session well done ,,Nice work put on those videos
Thanks Khaled. Tight Lines👍🎣
Another excellent video! Thanks.
Thanks Liam!!
Lovely fresh mackerel taste good!
They do taste great, wish I could have taken some home put them in my smoker
Great video as usual pal keep up the good work 👍
Thanks mate, will do.
Tip.......match the colour of your lure to your t shirt, I'll have to get some more Slippy T's 🙂 you've drone it again capturing dolphins on film. 👍
Haha, maybe there's something in the colour lure with attire 😂
Up there last week pleased to see those pots r gone catching mackerel myself managed a nice Pollock and lost a cracking Pollock to the kelp couldn't get it out good video by the way tight lines bud👍
I thought you'd given up on the pollack and were into your bass fishing now? Glad you hooked a couple, shows they do exist!!
@@SlippyLimpets Don't think I'll ever give Pollock fishing up just love the take and catching cod on light gear love fishing for the silvers as well 😄😀😁👍
Great video loved it looks like a great little spot you found to fish thanks for sharing big like from me bud tight line's and catch you on the next video
Thanks matey ☺️
Brilliant session. 3g or 5g lrf rods are my only go to for mackerel nowadays. So much fun on ultralight gear. What kind of footwear do you use/recommend for rock hopping as I need a new pair and still undecided on what to go for.
Yep, balanced tackle really does increase the enjoyment of catching them. Footwear wise, I tend to use Scarpa approach shoes, the pair in this vid are the Ribelle Run and are really comfortable, great grip on grass and they have climbing shoe rubber so not bad on rock too. Also have a pair of Scarpa Crux which I use in the winter, they're a bit warmer having the full leather upper. Not cheap but last years and take some abuse. Hope this helps
See the rocks are eyemouth at the golf course next to harbour are they any good mate went recently lost a good bit tackle (bait fishing) got nothing.. didn't fancy dodgey climbs as I was with the misses m8.
They can be pretty good there, although I've seen a few spear fisherman with bags full of pollack so might not be as good as it used to be
I had something similar the other week during an LRF competition but with pollack almost every cast. Great video mate
It's great when you get on a shoal of any species, keeps you entertained all day long. Hope the comp went well for you
@@SlippyLimpets yes did go well for me ended up winning
Awesome mate!!, there's some stiff competition in leafing scene down your way. Congrats!!
Sometimes those mackerel can be a nightmare!
Great fun, but can get a bit tiresome when you're targeting other species
When your replacing treble hooks with inline single hooks what size do you use mate? Im thinking 1/0s or 1s
Normally 1/0, 2/0 or 3/0. Don't tend to go much smaller
Great video as ever.👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the continued support!! 👍🎣
Just something to consider.If you're returning Mackerel try not to touch them. Handling them will kill them, even if they swim away ok.
Thanks for the info. A few people have mentioned it but I can't find anything conclusive online about it. www.brittishseafishing.co.uk seems to think it's just a myth?
..........aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand another cracking video. what drone is it your use, is it the dji mini 2? Yes mackerel are a hoot on an LRF rod, if i ever head to Littlehaven beach in south shields when they are in then i do it from there. little 5g-7g metal jig, wait for low tide then the first hour or so of the tide turning they hammer the jig, fish a cast usually and a blast to go with it. would rather fish them on an LRF, than a bigger rod with daylights. Can probably do it from any beach but its when i go down there with the family for the day as the kids enjoy it too.
I've never thrown any daylights for them, it just doesn't seem like good sport. If you keep them then fair enough, it's a productive way of fishing for them. Glad you liked the vid and the drone is Mavic air 2, the mini's bigger brother ( or sister)
Please tell me what LRF stands for. I'm afraid that you and a lot of other people use initials and assume that everyone knows what they mean. In this instance I don't and I've been fishing for about 70 years, sure that I'm not the only one who doesn't know.
Suprised that you didn't keep a couple of those magnificent mackerel to eat, they're gorgeous. You didn't need a bag, you could have taken them home in the landing net.
A great video, keep them coming.
Sorry about that! LRF stands for Light Rock Fishing and normally means using a rod rated from 0-7g and light line. Hope this helps
@@SlippyLimpets Thanks for explaining that to me
You need to seriously think about investing in a bouyancy aid ; those rocks are notorious for slipping on : great content, by the way...:)
I have looked into getting one, just haven't committed yet. Glad you like the content 👍🎣
Hi just been watching another video of yours where you can't get through the mackerel,noticed that you handle the mackerel before chucking them back in, did you know they won't live for more than 24hrs if you handle them thats why people hold the hook to flick them off,just thought you would find it interesting...by the way love your videos keep them coming...tight lines...kev
I have heard that before but didn't know if it was a myth or not, britishseafishing.co.uk seems to think it's a myth so thought it was OK. Glad you like the vids and thanks for the info
My favourite mackerel is burned in my brain, as while I brought it in, a 16lb 2oz bass ate it. 2 for 1, but it sure took getting in on a 9ft spinning rod and only 10lb line ahhhh.
That would be my favourite mackerel as well, what a stonking bass! Congrats for landing it. Tight lines and ATB👍🎣🎄
@Slippy Limpets my biggest bass, as had many 10lb ish on boats, but expected them. This took my by surprise 😮 😅
Try savage gear seekers on the LRF. I use the 12g seeker and I can blast it for an insane distance. I can’t cast anything as far as the seeker
They do cast a mile, even the 6g models. Finding it hard to get them now though
Dennett super spratt, will cast you a good mile further ;), don't think they go less than 21g though, but great on slightly heavier gear.
@@bengriffithsseaangling2138 I’ll have to check them out
Hello, Thank you for this beautiful video.
May I ask which net do you use on the Spro Freestyle Xtender handle ?
Hi Alain, my pleasure. I'm using the HTO folding net head. Hope this helps and tight lines!
That looks like a brilliant stretch of coast line, I'd love to know where it is if that possible??
South easyt Scotland, just north of Berwick.
Whenever you pull a lure that gets bent up from a tight box just dip it in soft boiling water for 4-5 seconds and then dip it in cold water the lure would then straighten itself again like it was originally designed to be. Try it and you would be amazed at how well it works!
Another eagerly awaited video Nathan and as expected, a delight to watch. Love the drone footage, but who is controlling it while you are fishing...... also, what do the letters L R F stand for. Thanks again.
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. I do all of the filming my self, the drone has some autonomous features which help out a bit. LRF stand for light rock fishing and normally refers to short rods rated 0-7g and no more than 6lb braid. Hope this helps
Could you tell us the net you're using and how long it extends to?
Also mate have you had chance to use any of those baits I sent? keen to hear how well they fish on your bit of the coast.
The handle is the Spro Freestyle Xtender, and it looks like it could be the 3.8 that he has (could be wrong) im looking to pick up the same handle at some point. not sure what the net is. could well be a spro net too, just iv never seen the handle for sale anywhere with a net included
I haven't had thrown them yet mate but will defo be giving them a try and want to make sure I catch on them for any videos.
Like @renllek said, it's a Spro Freestyle Xtender 3.8 m version with an HTO folding head. Not a cheap handle but has some unique features like adjustable length and a solid belt/gear clip on them
@renllek You're right about the handle, the head is an HTO folding net,blood value but still not convinced by it. The handle is mint though and got it from Predator tackle
@@SlippyLimpets what is it about the head that your not sure about? predator tackle is the same place i was looking at it too, just have not decided what head i want to go with it. I have a long net already but its a proper naff one, with no folding head (was cheap tho). It will extend to 3m.............all on its own!! So i have had to gorilla tape the shaft to stop it doing that while moving about. The Spro one would be perfect for me with that clip on it as it will hook perfectly onto the d-ring on the back of my Hart Oceanic Pro fishing/life vest, and extend long enough to be able to get down to the water when on the rocks, which im guessing is the reason you picked one up
@@SlippyLimpets yer I'm in need of a decent extended handle for rocky and high situations, thanks for the info.
Yer no rush mate all good, can't wait to watch a bit of footage with my own lures being used...well chuffed a channel such as yours is giving them a bash, thanks bud 👍🏻🙏🏻
Great video again
Thanks Teddy!!
Surprised the mackerel are still around. They were out of the firth of Forth at the start of September.
My best this season was nearly 3lbs, some real hogs around.
I was too, the season seems to be going on later than usual! 3lb is a monster, bet that put up a canny scrap!!
I thought I had hooked a good sea trout.
Great content btw.
Great video as always, can I ask what landing net/ handle your using, looks great for getting down to the sea, keep up the videos👍🎣🎣🎣
It's really useful for that, can't believe I've fished for so long without one. It's a SPRO Freetyle Xtender 3.8m handle with an HTO folding net head
@@SlippyLimpets many thanks 👍🎣
Great video. Weirdly mild autumn. Plague of coalies around.... Have you been out after the winter cod since the big seas this week?
It is really mild and you're right about the coalies too, it's all in caught last weekend. No cod sessions yet, I missed the good conditions but heading out this Thursday hoping to find them, regardless of the conditions
What about a little inflatable and electric outboard, couple of pots,
I could stick a couple of post on the back of my kayak. Maybe one day 🤔
Good stuff Nathan. Do you ever do any mullet fishing? I'm a mullet fanatic from Cornwall but my daughter lives in Dunbar and when I was there a couple of weeks ago noted some really mullety looking spots. A local angler told me there can be some good mullet fishing in the area in high summer and I'll be sure to pack a rod if I'm up there next summer. Mullet would really suit your light tackle/sporting approach and you won't find many, if any, harder fighting fish.
It's not a fish I've targeted, yet. Definitely on the hit list, I even bought some mullet flies but they haven't seen the water this year. There does seem to be reports of them around, not heard about them in northumberland but they're numerous at Torness power station outflow, just down from Dunbar so no reason why they're not along the whole coast.
@@SlippyLimpets Yep, Torness is a well known venue in the National Mullet Club. But down here we catch them from rock marks and I reckon some of the spots in your videos could well hold fish in the summer.
There must be some good spots but I would have thought the spots I fish are too deep for them?
@@SlippyLimpets Possibly but they were routinely caught from deepwater rock marks in tbe Channel Islands so who knows?
Good to know. I think I've spotted a few in northumberland, seen some tailing in the channels that are exposed at low tide. I thought they were bass but could be mullet. I'll have another look next summer
You could have tied your mackerel with catgut and carried them up to a place where you could have bagged them up.
Unfortunately I need 2 hands to climb out of this mark, else your idea would have worked a treat!
Hi slippy. I live just up the road from the promenade whitley bay. Is there any chance of catching anything over the rocks off the platforms there at promenade and rockcliffe? i havent been fishing since i was a kid in the 80's, but i'd really like to give it another bash. think i've learned a lot just watching your videos and the fishlocker ones as well. i dont need to be catching something all the time, but as long as i was in the game, that would be enough for me. what you think mate? good idea? or am i gonna look a bit silly there? ps, sorry i made you self conscious about the wise old owl hoots. thanks for the video 😊hoo hoo!
Alreet Mr. Trance, You'll never look silly giving it a go, that's the beauty of sea fishing- you just never know!! I know you can get bass in the mornings off half moon rocks, slightly to the right of where Dunes used to be. I've tried from the ledges at Rockcliffe but not landed a fish yet. The most successful place I've fished in that area is Whitley Pipe at low tide ( the old sewerage pipe in front of the old paddling pool) at low tide. I've had cod, pollack, coalies and mackerel from there, but it does die down in the winter. I noticed the Slippy owl call whilst editing those vids and wanted to set it out then -don't blame your self- but I don't seem to be able to stop it 😂
@@SlippyLimpets thanks for that detailed answer slippy, just what i wanted to hear 😊time to get some kit 😃👍🏻
Very nice bro
Thanks dude!!
Hi Nathan, love the channel , my fav out of the others, What Drone are you using and therefore recommend? I take it it is a DJI?
Hi Salty, thank you and glad you like the channel. I'm using a DJI Air 2 and it seems great, if I was to get one now I'd go for the Air 2 S, slightly better camer and better obstacle avoidance. Hope this helps and tight lines👍🎣
@@SlippyLimpets Thanks Nathan, have just ordered the Mini SE as a starter, I'll get the crashing out of the way with this one first. Keep up the good work, any November Bass vid's on the horizon?
I know Matt AKA Salt Water Angler uses a Mini and is well happy with it. Bass Fishing is pretty much dead up here, maybe get trip down south sorted to try for them, but not sure yet.
@@SlippyLimpets Well if you want some info on some Mark's let me know, Bass fishing is still a go on the Devon coastline, I had a 5lb yesterday and out again tomorrow, to my best mark, so fingers crossed for some beer battered bass for tomorrow's dinner, tight lines buddy :)
@@SlippyLimpets Hi Nathan, been flying the DJI Mini a few times now, but as fantastic as it is, its as only as good as the user lol, my god, how long did it take you to feel brave enough to fly it over water? I still have baited breath every time I lose sight of it, which is the majority of the time, let alone go over the drink
Hi Nath, was this recorded recently? I was consistently catching Mackerel a month ago, bit theybseemed to disappear in the blink of an eye with the bait fish.
It was 2 weeks ago. Was there last weekend and got nowt but coalies. Looks like they might have done a the disappearing act
@@SlippyLimpets Interesting they hang about the coast for longer. I was catching dozens in the estuary then next day, all gone. Like a light switch.
Great vid Slippy is the mark to the left or the right of the lighthouse?
There's no light house in this area, you must be thanking it's St abbs. This is a bit further south of eyemouth
I was thinking that sorry pal, great vid none the less keep it up 👍
No need to apologise mate. They look very similar and aren't far apart.
@@SlippyLimpets 👍I've fished eyemouth just at the golf course is it beyond that point?
Top end of the golf course
i heard still few mackrel been caught on northeast coast was you on the west coast or north just verify what i heard was correct thanks
This was on the North East coast. Hope that helps👍🎣
@@SlippyLimpets thanks strange that there still hanging about down south they are there through the winter also
Hello,do you ever keep any fish,I would never throw that Mackerel.
I do keep them every now and again, mainly if they don't swim back
Wot part of the northeast buddy .. I'm having withdrawal symptoms at the moment ..
It's up at Eyemouth. Best area to beat the winter blues
"slippy little gits" 😂
They are! Always have trouble keeping a hold of coalies
How long ago was this
2 weekends ago
Thts some great eatting
Bet they would have been great in my smoker
nice 1
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Hello nathan in wich area do you fish?
I fish all over the place but this video was in South East Scotland, just a few miles north of the border👍🎣
@@SlippyLimpets thanks mate
nice Bro!
Thanks dude 🤛🎣👍
what a cracking session mate i always enjoy your video's when they come out , plus the drone footage as brilliant , stay safe
As always mate, thanks for watching!!
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Where is this Mark
mackerel , best eating fish in the sea mmmmmm
Yeah, they're my favourite too
You need to learn how to pop your line to get the lures out from the rocks whenever you're snagged. Just leave a couple of feet of slack on your line and pull a couple of feet of line out from the rod a few inches above the reel and let the line go real quickly so that it creates a popping sensation and vibrations into the line that travels all the way down to the snagged lure and most of the time it is enough for the lure to be dislodged from the rocks. Keep popping that line until the lure gets dislodged. I find that I am able to get my lures back 90% of the time if it is snagged on rocks. Considering how expensive most of these lures are that saves you a lot of dinero! If you're snagged on wood or somebody else's lines that are stuck on the rocks than it is a different story since they would be 100 times harder to get unsnagged.
Have u seen the inu rig looks boss check it out man
I haven't, just checked them out and they look awesome. Definitely going to give them a go, I've got a couple ideas to make from work for deeperbwater too
Beard needs a trim lol? and a tip, your clothing is great for slim young things like you, but especially in the NE you might find you need bigger sizes up to 58" chest a/. because a lot of guys are that big and b/. A lot of people prefer looser fit, especially to move around in or wear in layers. I've noticed for many years now on most sites the larger sizes always sell out first, and the smaller sometimes not at all. I would have bought a T shirt but the last time I was that size I was 15, then I discovered drink and curries.
Aye the drink and curries have got a hold of me too! 😂 my site should sell sizes up to xxl so thought that might have covered us all. I'll get in touch and see what the crack is with them. You're right about the beard, it has had a bit if neglect over the past couple of weeks!!
@@SlippyLimpets xxl is the modern day 'medium' 😁
Another outstanding video Slippy, Went out myself today but was defeated by strong ssw gales that was onshore so gave up after 30 mins, Plus rain was like cannonballs ffs :D
Sounds horrific, at least you gave it a go! Think probably would have found some sort of excuse 😄
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Thank you 👍 😊 🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
how do you people understand what this guy is saying, sounds like hes got a sock in his mouth