Watched your video and went out and caught my first ever Bass.... Was with a friend which made it very special. I've waited 33 years.... No stopping me now.... Great vid... Keep up the great work...
Nice one , just what TH-cam needs, basic lessons for the beginner bass are such mystical fish they have brought me years of joy (and frustration) love them! Please make sure to put them back when possible, and maybe our future fishermen can enjoy them too, Thanks
Please add in your video unhooking techniques and tools and maybe closing two of the barbs on treble hooks or changing to singles, I've lure fished for bass for 25 years and I've seen some heart breaking treatment of these wonderful fish ,and if the newbies to this incredible sport start with the right mindset it's great for all of us, love the channel and your obvious passion👍
Thanks Keith yes that should be covered in round two ! One thing we were talking about the other day was it would help if lure manufacturers offered a single hooked or de barbed version of their lures.
It's actually heartening to see so many newer generation anglers with a more solid attitude towards conservation than when I was younger. The average Joe had a more rough n' ready approach and didn't have a wealth of information at their fingertips. Much better to use a good single barbless, than a mini grappling hook from hell.
Yeah, I’ve fished for bass specifically since my childhood, mostly ledgered bait, but sometimes free lining with live sandeel when I could get them. I’m in my sixties now and want to get into lure fishing. I was shocked when I learned that these beautiful fish can live to 20 or even 30 years and don’t reach breeding maturity until they are about 40cm (slightly less for males). It upset me that fish I was keeping for the pan were probably immature. That was many years ago before I knew anything about size limits (not even sure they were a thing back then). Anyway since I found this out by far the majority of my bass have been returned to the sea. I sincerely hope people stick to the size and number limits these days. Important that new anglers learn about the fish they catch.
When it comes to bass I think you are right about colours, I mostly go trolling for bass and its more about the vibration and the movement of the lure that intices the bass to hit the lure the more shaking vibrating of the top of the rod the better the lure, rapala has some great bass lures like husky jerk, x rap, max rap.
This is a brilliant video for a beginner in sea fishing like myself. I bought the equipment you suggested and also the lures. I’m going to Solva, Pembrokeshire on Saturday for a week so will let you know how I get on. Thank you for taking the time to make such a comprehensive video.
Hi I live on the Gower and whilst I have fished all my life Coarse sea etc just looking to start seriously spinning for bass so will be documenting places to fish so find these tutorials excellent
Brilliant video cinematography and narration. Love the lure in front of the camera, then cast out; I wasn't expecting that, so you're giving the video presentation great thought. I've subscribed
Just found your TH-cam channel and love it. I've just retired and you've got me fishing again. I live in the states so trying to adapt fishing gear, technics etc. to surf fishing for striped bass over here which get extremely large. Happy fishing to all......
Welcome and thanks for the message Nick. Yes some of the techniques I use have come from learning from striped bass too ! So lots of shared ideas and techniques 👍
You have a keen eyes and ears Kevser! Somewhere down the line you won’t drag your heals , I’ve already plugged your tingtax idea I just have to work out if it’s gross or net.
@@SaltwaterAnglerNot much gets past me Aka Miss Marples 2. Tusk tusk, more like dragged my reels & back of the net. Now hurry up get part2 ready for Monday, no more slacked lines or maybe it's a must
I am soon to move to Eastbourne. I will stow my coarse fishing gear and start sea fishing. Some beach, some light lure fishing (this is a great help) and some salt water fly fishing. Thanks for the guidance. I was in Sovereign Harbour a few hours ago and saw your mate readying Lady Margaret.
Good video. I'm more a bait man myself . I just love to see the bite on the rod tip. I dont have the patience to cast and retrieve. Hovever i do have LOADS of lures many of which have never seen water. I really must use them!
Great video. I wish I had watched this when I first started bass fishing in January. It’s been so tough - 24 trips on the South coast of England, and only one bass landed - but now things are warming up I’ve had 3 bites in a week. I love it. My days of sitting behind a rod pod waiting for a carp to find my bait are gone……….
24 trips for one fish 😭😭😭😭 sounds like my experience lure fishing for big perch that, drove me mad to the point I had to stop it was pissing me off so much. Might give the bass a miss 🤣🤣
Revisiting and picked up yet another tip I missed! Caught that 2nd bass that summer and readying to get out again now after an enforced break. Great videos, as always.
Maybe in the next one touch on what to look out for when trying to find a good bass spot? Like rock marks or Sandy beaches etc? Never really tried lure fishing but I’ve been watching your videos and it’s certainly something I’d love to get into. Just bought my first patchinko and a bag of dolive sticks on your recommendation in one of your other videos so all these tips and tricks are very helpful! Thanks mate keep up the uploads they’re great!!
Cheers Alex and thanks for watching, those dolive sticks are very effective at times. Will be mentioning the type of ground bass can be found on in the next one 👍
@@SaltwaterAngler cheers mate very helpful. Also I don’t suppose you’ve been around kent at all for bass? Because I’m down ramsgate area and a bit stuck for where to start🤔 heard good things about Westcliff beach round the rocky parts but who knows... thanks again👍🏽
@@SaltwaterAngler Im as Mick, but, i've read and heard that big bass are best fished for when the water is rough and cloudy? At the lighthouse in portland is poop unless there's colour in the water. Been there and saw nothing in the clear, the week before a guy took a 13lber in the rough. Cool vid!
@@Fox7466 As a general rule Rougher overcast weather is good. However Marks are very specific and here our cloudy water isnt as productive so clearer calm Northerlies is preferred. Bass as you know will swim in the rand hunt in the rough stuff. Local knowledge is key. I think an exception might be HUGE fish. They seem to be caught in rough weather.
Hi. Loved the video. Definitely made me want to go try it. Unfortunately, we only have very shallow beaches near me, so will have to do some research. Maybe pier fish. Look forward to part 2. 👍👌👏😷. Stay safe.
@@SaltwaterAngler Will have to give it a go, after lockdown. Only way to find out. I know they can be caught on bait from pier, but never seen anyone using lures. Caught from beach on bait at distance, too far probably to cast a lure. Will still give it a go. Thanks for replying and advice. 👍👏👌😷. Stay safe
@@SaltwaterAngler Thank you for that advice. Will try that. Can't wait now. Sorry to be a pain, but could you recommend a length/weight? I fish mainly the Tees Bay. 👍😷.
Great informative video, thanks, I too am thinking of starting to lure fish, I live next door too, in W Sussex and have recently got back into beach sea fishing with bait after a long lay off. This is the first video I've seen of yours, I will be looking through more and hopefully I will have a go in the late spring time ish, after setting up with tackle. Thanks again, Carl
I used to fish all the time with bait, and then got my m8 into sea fishing. He was introduced to spinning by another friend, and so he taught me about it. Never looked back. My first season was 2019 and had a good run of fish averaging 4lb that year, with 1 going close to 8lb. Unfortunately lockdowns meant no fishing at all for me in 2020, so hopefully can get back out this year. Can't beat that adrenaline rush of seeing a big fish smash a surface lure
@@SaltwaterAngler Looking forward to part 2. Hoping to learn a bit more about what conditions/ground suit which lure type best. Due to the marks I fish being shallow very rough ground, I tend to stick to surface lures and very rarely sub surface lures. I'm yet to try soft plastics, so hopefully your extensive knowledge will help shed some light on it
Cheers again I always learn every year and recently the soft plastics have played a bigger part , so the more I learn the more I realise I need to learn so much more !
Just started bass fishing with lures las two weeks really enjoy it watched your videos and was HOOKED 😅 Following your advice caught bass over 55cm , every three days , I’ve caught on two days Love the surface lures when the bass smash the lure out of the water by the way fishing off the beach about 35 meters off the shore
Love the vid...wets you’re appetite for a bass of the top on lure... Lockdown blues... all I do is keep buying lures... can’t wait to get off the beach.. A few marks in my sights in E Sussex..... Tight lines B
going out at 4am tomorrow before work for a few hours i hope its worth it lol, only been out twice in many years absence lure fishing and I've caught school bass on both occasions, at dusk. got 3 bass fishing a new top water lure which is the one i'm hoping to get a nice size bass on in the morning. wish me luck
Informative, relaxing style. Liked it and subbed! Never seen a bass caught up here but will give it a go in the summer. I heard a rumour of a catch, once upon a time...
Gi George. A sealed reel - real top end stuff can be dunked in saltwater and it doesn't get in to the gearing part. Some reels are so good though they can survive some dunks .Lossen off the drag, Wash with fresh water after every trip. This is more of a reminder for myself though.
Just what I needed. My Abu black Max will get a workout using your help and I’m going to really target my double this year but that may be from the boat
Some of those treble hook combinations are brutal, a deep hooked or multi hooked fish has no chance of surviving after release. I would appeal to all anglers to change these hooks to inline singles.
Can't speak for lure caught bass , but those i catch on bait are always without exception lip hooked. Thats why i always stand or sit by the rod. You have seconds to react or bass will spit it out . Obviously i am using single but needle sharp hooks!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips, I m going to fish this Friday in great Yarmouth and going to try lure fishing hoping to get something.! 😁 Looking forward to your next video or any advices you can give, cheers! 👍
Another great video. I have noticed on all of the bass lure fishing videos that I’ve watched, from so many different channels, is that nobody seems to use buck tail lures. I guess everybody knows what works for them, & with their marks. I know we can’t compare Florida to England but I’ve had a lot of success with the “flair hawk” type lures. A predatory fish, is a predatory fish, where ever you fish. I’m very interested to hear your thoughts. Thanks again. I’m just about to watch part two.
Yes , thanks I have some will give it a go.Here in the uk we can definitely learn from your fishing. Thanks will give these a good do and report back. Many thanks and as you say a predatory fish is a predatory fish ….
Good one thanks Matt! Useful info as always. Those spool line clips make my poop itch! Not found one yet that the line stays in - put your reel away in a case and the next time you use it, it has created its own mini bird's nest! Stay safe & well - Dave. 👍👍
@@SaltwaterAngler I can't get on with Braid at all. 25Lb mono + 60Lb leader for F/S beach reels. I got hold of a motorcycle inner tube and cut some 20mm wide bands from it - ideal to put over reel spools! 👍👍
Really enjoyed this video and you explained everything very well for the beginner like me....well for bass anyway.Done a lot of mackerel fishing but now lm ready for one of my favourite fish the bass.I would love to catch one to eat,do you eat the bass you catch!as you seem to put them all back.l shall be making notes on what you say for the future so when l go to buy a new rod and reel l know just what to ask for.l think it's great that you show the moment of the plastics in the water,whish this video was longer,good information thank you 🌱🌱🌱💕🎣🐟
Hi Joyce , yes part 2 addresses a lot of these points so I hope you watch it. Mono will be fine , yes I do keep the odd bass and will do during July when they have spawned, 4lb fish are usually my taking size. Maybe I’ll keep one in 5 but in many ways I view fishing more like hunting than a sport.
I usually fish around the pagham area but I don't have much luck around there so I'll look for something else this year im looking for a 10lb bass from the shore this year definitely
I'm off on me hols down to Beer and Seaton in early June....In my research for lure fishing, I've just seen your later videos. Basically, I just lure fish for Perch and Pike on rivers every session (an obsession since the '70's when a young kid)..... Never fished lures off a beach before, but it looks like my 10-40g rod, 16lb braid, 2500 reel and flouro leader should do OK I assume ? Light Pike gear, which is similar to what I use on rivers but substituting the wire trace... Watching three of you videos in a row has answered many questions in my mind....As for lures, I have hundreds that will suffice.... Roll on June methinks....
Great video, can't wait for part 2. I'm looking forward to some lure fishing on the Gower coast, S. Wales in the summer. Can anyone give me some good marks to try please.
ive fished the biggest sea lough in the uk for 25 solid years and still never had a sniff of a bass and i think ive nearly every other type of fish you could catch on a lure even saltwater rainbow trout but no bass lol
@@SaltwaterAngler i honestly think its a bit of an anomaly in the uk mate no-one catches bass here ever but the place is ideal ground for them but the sea-trout fishing makes up for up i suppose 👍👍👍
I was in wexford last year but hoping to go down maybe Mayo or sligo God willing I'm in cavan town so it's about away love the pike fishing here but need some thing different 😉
Hi I have just moved to east Kent from Surrey, I was given some sea fishing gear from the estate of an old gentleman that passed away and I would like to start using it, my only previous experience of sea fishing has been dayboat charters, is there a published list of tide times?
I got my first Bass on an LRF about October time last year. Was about 2-3lbs but it was a massive fight compared to pollack/coleys. It felt like a dog pulling on the end of a bit of rope. I knew I had something special on the line the way it continually pulled on the lines while covering a big bit of ground.
Very informative and I'm looking forward to part 2. I've been fishing for bass like this for a few years but Im always interested in hearing about it from another anglers point of view as I can only learn from it and so... Catch more bass 😁
Without a doubt a orange/red belly shiny gold middle and black top lure will out fish any other lure along the shallow solent beaches. For me colour does make a difference
Great video I’ve just bought the shimano sedona and saw you had one in this video. I have the 3000 but not sure where to fill the line up to on the spool? Any chance you could tell me how much to fill it up please?
Another great video, well done. I agree with your comments regarding the different colour/patterns catching more anglers than fish 😂 however, I’ve caught good Bass in complete darkness so the Bass are obviously using other senses to locate their pray. Interesting subject.
@@SaltwaterAngler first time I fished at night I used a needle fish lure, caught a 4lb and a 5lb, also the Albie Snax at night this time 4lb no moon on both occasions. Not my skill I hasten to add....I was being guided at the time. Interesting topic. I’m retired now so moving to Devon to see if I can locate a double...well I can dream 🤣
Has anyone ever told you, you sound exactly like a youtuber called "kickingmustang" or otger way around haha, thanks for these tips brother, all the best from across the pond in dublin.
Hi Tom yea ill put a list on the website Generally 2/0 VMC 7266 Specimen Inline Inline Single I like www.lurefishingforBass.co.uk . Remember though the Thickness and profile of the Lure will dictate Hook size So Watch that they don't catch . 3/0 needed on Some Lures. Ill be honest although Singles are Easier to Unhook they can come out of the Fish and on occasion rip the Mouth so some Compromises to be had.
Perfect timing... Just bought my first spinning reel from information I've seen on your previous videos and the braid for it and my first spinning rod are currently in the post lol.... Any more tips you post between now and lockdown being lifted are gratfully received
Hi, Many thanks for the video. Please can you tell me when is the best time to catch bass? Also where is the best place to catch? I live in Leicester please suggest a close location. Many thanks in advance.
The fg knot is king, it’s on our channel here; th-cam.com/video/mP9_KqVCLLU/w-d-xo.html it doesn’t snag on the rod tips but done properly it might give a click as it passes through. You can use a uni to uni but fg is better , 4ft a good length but I’m playing around with 12 ft leaders at the moment
I’m so ready I’ve just stocked up and have got some of the gravity sticks to give a whirl.. I think I’ve watched all of your bassing videos at least 10 times so I’m ready for what’s to come.. quite possibly a season of disappointment and stress but hoping for a few decent lure caught bass... tight lines 🎣🎣
I was sold a 7' lure rod but i cannot cast the recommended weight very far. Unless i move up in a higher recommended weight for the rod. Any advice please?
Depends what you mean by very far. You don’t need to cast too far on most venues for bass. 7ft Is a little short for playing a fish around obstructions for me but perfectly ok to get started.
±Its the best Months October and November for Lure fishing. The only problem is finding those weather windows. But the fish are bigger and feeding and theres less people on the beaches too !
Colour choice makes a massive difference in my opinion.. last season i use the launceR for 80% of my surface fishing the Mullet Bora colour slayed them where as the mackerel..white and ayu colours didn’t do so well..As the years go bye my lure collection is becoming smaller and smaller With each season that passes as you will learn what the bass are after..If I had to fish with two lures for a whole season it would be a feed shallow 128 mullet n a patchinko 125 500g.. don’t be fooled like I was by all the tackle companies selling shiny new lures in sexy looking colours because 90% of the time they won’t work🤙🏼
Well where’s the fun in that ! It’s really hard to incorporate all the variables in to why a bass takes. For instance I have a bias towards the lures that caught the one off bigger fish, but it may of been the way I retrieved or the any number of other reasons. I think as with most things the more experienced one gets the more refined and minimal our choices. I also don’t do well with white overall but had an awesome session once where they only took white ! I’ll be trialing some more theory’s this year about colour , I’m not sure at night if small changes matter just dark, light and middle of spectrum maybe ? Thanks for your input 👏
There are Some general bits of advice about watercraft that can be used for all predatory fish - however the detail is interesting and I’d expect I would learn more from the Japanese bass anglers. If I was off to Japan I’d definitely try and figure out how the locals fish first. Great question
@@SaltwaterAngler I live in Japan but never did inshore lure fishing. I did a lot of bait inshore fishing in South Africa but not for seabass. In my thirst to fish here, I heard that seabass are being caught on lure at the only spot within a reasonable commute, so I am trying to prepare to try my hand at it. There is language gap. Btw I fished for seabass with bait in Mt St Michaels when I was living in the UK- no luck.
Just one thing, it’s harder to catch them with a lure in murkey water but they can still be caught with a lure at night. So I’m guessing they must have night vision ?
I'm trying to surf fish in southwest Cornwall. Never fished before. Do you need a weight with a lure and how do you cast? I noticed you use a fairly gentle sideways cast. I've been throwing my rod overhead and often cast badly. A video on how to cast would be really appreciated.
@@SaltwaterAngler brilliant. I know to leave the reel on slack and pinch the line to the rod with index finger but 9 times out of 10 the line goes sideways or up in the air only to land at my feet lol. I tried a lure with a 20lb line but the line snapped.
Hello buddy I know my area is far from ideal as I am in East anglia but there is one spot off rocks I can think of here. Have you heard or even tried in this area and been successful yourself?
Surf is your friend I’d imagine on these vast shallow beaches. I’ve no real experience here I’ve fished and caught but never on lures there. Often hearsay and tradition can stop people catching bass, there are big bass that roam these beaches I’ve seen evidence of that. You are free to roam too I’d go for it and consider metal lures to reach surf zones. Those rocks amongst the beaches will be good too
@@SaltwaterAngler thank you so much for the reply. it's just fishing shorelines of South Coast or off the pier in Brighton. I am quite new, my friend has a 6-12 lbs boat rod that I can have. it's called Daiwa Kenzaki spinning boat rod. is that any good to start with or do I need a light rod like you said? again thank you so much for educational videos. I have learnt a lot.
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I watched this video, bought a second hand Okuma wave power, caught a bass within an hour. First try, no experience. Love my new hobby!
Great stuff !
Caught my first bass the other day, and your right I'm now obsessed, even chatting gym sessions short just to free up time to go fishing 😂
Good stuff! welcome
Watched your video and went out and caught my first ever Bass.... Was with a friend which made it very special. I've waited 33 years.... No stopping me now.... Great vid... Keep up the great work...
Thanks Robert I’m really pleased for you , will love to hear about your next one….
Nice one , just what TH-cam needs, basic lessons for the beginner bass are such mystical fish they have brought me years of joy (and frustration) love them! Please make sure to put them back when possible, and maybe our future fishermen can enjoy them too, Thanks
Thank you Neil
Please add in your video unhooking techniques and tools and maybe closing two of the barbs on treble hooks or changing to singles, I've lure fished for bass for 25 years and I've seen some heart breaking treatment of these wonderful fish ,and if the newbies to this incredible sport start with the right mindset it's great for all of us, love the channel and your obvious passion👍
Thanks Keith yes that should be covered in round two ! One thing we were talking about the other day was it would help if lure manufacturers offered a single hooked or de barbed version of their lures.
It's actually heartening to see so many newer generation anglers with a more solid attitude towards conservation than when I was younger. The average Joe had a more rough n' ready approach and didn't have a wealth of information at their fingertips. Much better to use a good single barbless, than a mini grappling hook from hell.
Yeah, I’ve fished for bass specifically since my childhood, mostly ledgered bait, but sometimes free lining with live sandeel when I could get them. I’m in my sixties now and want to get into lure fishing. I was shocked when I learned that these beautiful fish can live to 20 or even 30 years and don’t reach breeding maturity until they are about 40cm (slightly less for males). It upset me that fish I was keeping for the pan were probably immature. That was many years ago before I knew anything about size limits (not even sure they were a thing back then). Anyway since I found this out by far the majority of my bass have been returned to the sea. I sincerely hope people stick to the size and number limits these days. Important that new anglers learn about the fish they catch.
When it comes to bass I think you are right about colours, I mostly go trolling for bass and its more about the vibration and the movement of the lure that intices the bass to hit the lure the more shaking vibrating of the top of the rod the better the lure, rapala has some great bass lures like husky jerk, x rap, max rap.
This is a brilliant video for a beginner in sea fishing like myself. I bought the equipment you suggested and also the lures. I’m going to Solva, Pembrokeshire on Saturday for a week so will let you know how I get on. Thank you for taking the time to make such a comprehensive video.
Nice another convert ! Please let us all know how it goes Jonathan
Sooo? How it went? Im guessing the first time was not too good? :') dont give up!
Hi I live on the Gower and whilst I have fished all my life Coarse sea etc just looking to start seriously spinning for bass so will be documenting places to fish so find these tutorials excellent
Good to hear. Have fished the tower many times but also very long time ago!
Brilliant video cinematography and narration. Love the lure in front of the camera, then cast out; I wasn't expecting that, so you're giving the video presentation great thought. I've subscribed
Thank you Andrew should be some
More fun videos coming
What a great video. Helped me so much. Cannot wait for the Bass season to start in North Wales.
Yea ! Bring on the Bass
Just found your TH-cam channel and love it. I've just retired and you've got me fishing again. I live in the states so trying to adapt fishing gear, technics etc. to surf fishing for striped bass over here which get extremely large. Happy fishing to all......
Welcome and thanks for the message Nick. Yes some of the techniques I use have come from learning from striped bass too ! So lots of shared ideas and techniques 👍
Very alluring & I liked your play on "reel", really. Last year had a few attempts, hoping for more this year. Awaiting part2. Many thanks
You have a keen eyes and ears Kevser! Somewhere down the line you won’t drag your heals , I’ve already plugged your tingtax idea I just have to work out if it’s gross or net.
@@SaltwaterAnglerNot much gets past me Aka Miss Marples 2. Tusk tusk, more like dragged my reels & back of the net. Now hurry up get part2 ready for Monday, no more slacked lines or maybe it's a must
Miss marbles! Love it
Great vid mate, bloody gagging to start again this season, hooks all replaced, new lures, new braid. Roll on April😀👍
Good man Steve, I think there’s a lot of people thinking the same exciting times ahead I hope
When is part 2 coming out?
Working on it now Barry I’m hoping Monday
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I am soon to move to Eastbourne. I will stow my coarse fishing gear and start sea fishing. Some beach, some light lure fishing (this is a great help) and some salt water fly fishing. Thanks for the guidance. I was in Sovereign Harbour a few hours ago and saw your mate readying Lady Margaret.
Nice one ! We’ve got some swff coming up on the channel too Brian, out of season some flys can out fish lures
Good video. I'm more a bait man myself . I just love to see the bite on the rod tip.
I dont have the patience to cast and retrieve. Hovever i do have LOADS of lures many of which have never seen water. I really must use them!
Ha yes Kerry thanks for watching
Great video. I wish I had watched this when I first started bass fishing in January. It’s been so tough - 24 trips on the South coast of England, and only one bass landed - but now things are warming up I’ve had 3 bites in a week. I love it. My days of sitting behind a rod pod waiting for a carp to find my bait are gone……….
24 trips for one fish 😭😭😭😭 sounds like my experience lure fishing for big perch that, drove me mad to the point I had to stop it was pissing me off so much. Might give the bass a miss 🤣🤣
im brand new at this. thank you for the help. really useful. im going fishing at Beer on the south coast in the next few days. fingers crossed
Thoroughly enjoyed it Matt, informative as ever. Going to purchase some lures to give it a bash
As soon as we’re allowed. Keep em coming, cheers mate.
Go for it. yes will do
Revisiting and picked up yet another tip I missed! Caught that 2nd bass that summer and readying to get out again now after an enforced break. Great videos, as always.
Hello mate , yes it’s always worth watching again sometimes. I am working on an update to this video at the moment😉🫡
i live in hastings went lure fishing at azue no bass but three prawns and a plaice on a lure strangest two hours ive had.love watching your videos.
Ha that sounds mad ! Thanks for watching Richard
Never caught a bass - in my life! So this is really helpful thanks...! Roll on Pt2
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Go for it Chris! these are the king of the sea fish for me
Maybe in the next one touch on what to look out for when trying to find a good bass spot? Like rock marks or Sandy beaches etc? Never really tried lure fishing but I’ve been watching your videos and it’s certainly something I’d love to get into. Just bought my first patchinko and a bag of dolive sticks on your recommendation in one of your other videos so all these tips and tricks are very helpful! Thanks mate keep up the uploads they’re great!!
Cheers Alex and thanks for watching, those dolive sticks are very effective at times. Will be mentioning the type of ground bass can be found on in the next one 👍
@@SaltwaterAngler cheers mate very helpful. Also I don’t suppose you’ve been around kent at all for bass? Because I’m down ramsgate area and a bit stuck for where to start🤔 heard good things about Westcliff beach round the rocky parts but who knows... thanks again👍🏽
I'm just planning my first day out to fish off the shore well my first day fishing in the sea 😂. This video has been so helpful. Thank you.
Excellent Mick, let us know how it goes
@@SaltwaterAngler Im as Mick, but, i've read and heard that big bass are best fished for when the water is rough and cloudy? At the lighthouse in portland is poop unless there's colour in the water. Been there and saw nothing in the clear, the week before a guy took a 13lber in the rough. Cool vid!
@@Fox7466 As a general rule Rougher overcast weather is good. However Marks are very specific and here our cloudy water isnt as productive so clearer calm Northerlies is preferred. Bass as you know will swim in the rand hunt in the rough stuff. Local knowledge is key. I think an exception might be HUGE fish. They seem to be caught in rough weather.
@@SaltwaterAngler cool. I'm experimenting with my local bay at the mo. My knowledge and what's being said seem to differ and I agree with you.
Hi. Loved the video. Definitely made me want to go try it. Unfortunately, we only have very shallow beaches near me, so will have to do some research. Maybe pier fish.
Look forward to part 2.
👍👌👏😷. Stay safe.
Thanks Ian , don’t discount those shallow venues particularly at dusk dawn and even night
@@SaltwaterAngler Will have to give it a go, after lockdown.
Only way to find out.
I know they can be caught on bait from pier, but never seen anyone using lures. Caught from beach on bait at distance, too far probably to cast a lure.
Will still give it a go.
Thanks for replying and advice.
👍👏👌😷. Stay safe
Cheers Ian , thinking something like a black minnow might produce from the pier
@@SaltwaterAngler Thank you for that advice. Will try that. Can't wait now.
Sorry to be a pain, but could you recommend a length/weight? I fish mainly the Tees Bay. 👍😷.
Great informative video, thanks, I too am thinking of starting to lure fish, I live next door too, in W Sussex and have recently got back into beach sea fishing with bait after a long lay off. This is the first video I've seen of yours, I will be looking through more and hopefully I will have a go in the late spring time ish, after setting up with tackle. Thanks again, Carl
That’s great welcome to the channel Carl , plenty here for the bass lure angler
I used to fish all the time with bait, and then got my m8 into sea fishing. He was introduced to spinning by another friend, and so he taught me about it. Never looked back. My first season was 2019 and had a good run of fish averaging 4lb that year, with 1 going close to 8lb. Unfortunately lockdowns meant no fishing at all for me in 2020, so hopefully can get back out this year. Can't beat that adrenaline rush of seeing a big fish smash a surface lure
Yes surface lure fishing is fantastic ! We will be talking about that in part 2 ! I like the simplicity of picking up a bag and going
@@SaltwaterAngler Looking forward to part 2. Hoping to learn a bit more about what conditions/ground suit which lure type best. Due to the marks I fish being shallow very rough ground, I tend to stick to surface lures and very rarely sub surface lures. I'm yet to try soft plastics, so hopefully your extensive knowledge will help shed some light on it
Cheers again I always learn every year and recently the soft plastics have played a bigger part , so the more I learn the more I realise I need to learn so much more !
Just started bass fishing with lures las two weeks really enjoy it watched your videos and was HOOKED 😅
Following your advice caught bass over 55cm , every three days , I’ve caught on two days
Love the surface lures when the bass smash the lure out of the water
by the way fishing off the beach about 35 meters off the shore
Love the vid...wets you’re appetite for a bass of the top on lure...
Lockdown blues... all I do is keep buying lures... can’t wait to get off the beach..
A few marks in my sights in E Sussex.....
Tight lines
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Ha yes I think it could be the best season yet, all cooped up and ready to go !
Leader definitely outside rod tip for me great content👌👌👌👌
Hi mark Yea I think with a 9ft rod I can just about cast 4ft leader without it being too long. The rod rings are just too tiny on most rods arnt they.
Depends on length of rod I usually go with 3ft fluorocarbon seaguar 18lb costly at €23 for 50 metres I suppose you pay for quality.
Lovely instructional there. Looking forward to 2nd part.
Many thanks! its out now
going out at 4am tomorrow before work for a few hours i hope its worth it lol, only been out twice in many years absence lure fishing and I've caught school bass on both occasions, at dusk. got 3 bass fishing a new top water lure which is the one i'm hoping to get a nice size bass on in the morning. wish me luck
I will wish you luck- let us know how it goes jack
Informative, relaxing style. Liked it and subbed! Never seen a bass caught up here but will give it a go in the summer. I heard a rumour of a catch, once upon a time...
Thanks for subscribing hope you find some more videos that you like - How far up is up - there’s bass in Scotland 😀
Nice video! I Can't wait for Bass luring season to start 🎣
Sure thing Lee it’s going to be on your marks get set go !
hi there, greaat video thanks. what is a sealed reel? and what maintenance does a reel need? Cheers
Gi George. A sealed reel - real top end stuff can be dunked in saltwater and it doesn't get in to the gearing part. Some reels are so good though they can survive some dunks .Lossen off the drag, Wash with fresh water after every trip. This is more of a reminder for myself though.
Another great video, always a pleasure watching this channel.
Thanks for saying that , just pleased someone’s watching still !
Just what I needed. My Abu black Max will get a workout using your help and I’m going to really target my double this year but that may be from the boat
Hi Mark , hope the part 2 will add a few points about how to fish lures I currently have my daughter working on the graphics for that !
Hi. It would be useful to have some guidance on handling and unhooking of th e bass. Thanks in advance
Thanks will include this in future videos
Some of those treble hook combinations are brutal, a deep hooked or multi hooked fish has no chance of surviving after release. I would appeal to all anglers to change these hooks to inline singles.
This is addressed in the next episode , where we discuss barbed and circle hooks. It certainly an issue
Grow up
Can't speak for lure caught bass , but those i catch on bait are always without exception lip hooked. Thats why i always stand or sit by the rod. You have seconds to react or bass will spit it out . Obviously i am using single but needle sharp hooks!
i plan on eating my seabass
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips, I m going to fish this Friday in great Yarmouth and going to try lure fishing hoping to get something.! 😁 Looking forward to your next video or any advices you can give, cheers! 👍
Should have been a school teacher for bass fishing 😀😀.really good upload, kind regards Mike, Norfolk.
what about the rods needed
Another great video. I have noticed on all of the bass lure fishing videos that I’ve watched, from so many different channels, is that nobody seems to use buck tail lures. I guess everybody knows what works for them, & with their marks. I know we can’t compare Florida to England but I’ve had a lot of success with the “flair hawk” type lures. A predatory fish, is a predatory fish, where ever you fish. I’m very interested to hear your thoughts. Thanks again. I’m just about to watch part two.
Yes , thanks I have some will give it a go.Here in the uk we can definitely learn from your fishing. Thanks will give these a good do and report back. Many thanks and as you say a predatory fish is a predatory fish ….
Nice video ! Im a french angler and i love sea bass fishing !
Looking forward to part two, will you discuss rods in part two? Looking forward to getting out on the rocks later this year.
Cheers, Neale.
Yes but I also looked at those in a previous video too.
Good one thanks Matt! Useful info as always. Those spool line clips make my poop itch! Not found one yet that the line stays in - put your reel away in a case and the next time you use it, it has created its own mini bird's nest! Stay safe & well - Dave. 👍👍
His Dave , they work fine with braid but the leader never stays ! I’ll use a hair band
@@SaltwaterAngler I can't get on with Braid at all. 25Lb mono + 60Lb leader for F/S beach reels. I got hold of a motorcycle inner tube and cut some 20mm wide bands from it - ideal to put over reel spools! 👍👍
Really enjoyed this video and you explained everything very well for the beginner like me....well for bass anyway.Done a lot of mackerel fishing but now lm ready for one of my favourite fish the bass.I would love to catch one to eat,do you eat the bass you catch!as you seem to put them all back.l shall be making notes on what you say for the future so when l go to buy a new rod and reel l know just what to ask for.l think it's great that you show the moment of the plastics in the water,whish this video was longer,good information thank you 🌱🌱🌱💕🎣🐟
I feel l would like to stick with mono instead of braid l like the play.
Hi Joyce , yes part 2 addresses a lot of these points so I hope you watch it. Mono will be fine , yes I do keep the odd bass and will do during July when they have spawned, 4lb fish are usually my taking size. Maybe I’ll keep one in 5 but in many ways I view fishing more like hunting than a sport.
Oh yes I'll definitely be watching,that's another thing you've just thought me.....that the bass are heavier in July thanks for that tip.
Fattening up , warming up and feasting on bait fish hopefull
I usually fish around the pagham area but I don't have much luck around there so I'll look for something else this year im looking for a 10lb bass from the shore this year definitely
10lb bass can be found all along the coast I’m sure of it
I'm off on me hols down to Beer and Seaton in early June....In my research for lure fishing, I've just seen your later videos.
Basically, I just lure fish for Perch and Pike on rivers every session (an obsession since the '70's when a young kid).....
Never fished lures off a beach before, but it looks like my 10-40g rod, 16lb braid, 2500 reel and flouro leader should do OK I assume ? Light Pike gear, which is similar to what I use on rivers but substituting the wire trace...
Watching three of you videos in a row has answered many questions in my mind....As for lures, I have hundreds that will suffice....
Roll on June methinks....
Yes a lot of your perch fishing skills should be put to good use. Let us know how you get on- a lot of freshwater anglers will nail it in the sea.
@@SaltwaterAngler Let's hope so fella.
Liking the channel and I've watched a few already....
Great video, already getting ready for this season come April in North Wales!
Ah thanks delta L where abouts in North Wales 🏴?
Great video, can't wait for part 2. I'm looking forward to some lure fishing on the Gower coast, S. Wales in the summer. Can anyone give me some good marks to try please.
Thanks David can Anyone help David out..... I fished there a handful of times but not for 20years
ive fished the biggest sea lough in the uk for 25 solid years and still never had a sniff of a bass and i think ive nearly every other type of fish you could catch on a lure even saltwater rainbow trout but no bass lol
They will come !
@@SaltwaterAngler i honestly think its a bit of an anomaly in the uk mate no-one catches bass here ever but the place is ideal ground for them but the sea-trout fishing makes up for up i suppose 👍👍👍
Thanks man from Ireland so hope to get out soon for the second time 😊
Greetings Brian where in Ireland do you fish ?
I was in wexford last year but hoping to go down maybe Mayo or sligo God willing I'm in cavan town so it's about away love the pike fishing here but need some thing different 😉
What an informative video loved it to bits when's the next one coming
More lure fishing videos coming
Looking forward to the next one, I have never had a bass , so difficult. I have dropped lure in front of bass he didn't even looked at it loll
Sorry to hear that, they wont always be chasing bait fish
I've had big bass follow the lure but not go for it.
Great video Matt with a good insight on Bass fishing. 👍
Thanks Chris am hoping more insights on the next episode
Hi I have just moved to east Kent from Surrey, I was given some sea fishing gear from the estate of an old gentleman that passed away and I would like to start using it, my only previous experience of sea fishing has been dayboat charters, is there a published list of tide times?
Good stuff - yes and the more you get in to it the more you find relevance in the tides
I got my first Bass on an LRF about October time last year. Was about 2-3lbs but it was a massive fight compared to pollack/coleys. It felt like a dog pulling on the end of a bit of rope. I knew I had something special on the line the way it continually pulled on the lines while covering a big bit of ground.
Addictive isn’t it !
Thanks, really helpful, am over in West Sussex
Very informative and I'm looking forward to part 2.
I've been fishing for bass like this for a few years but Im always interested in hearing about it from another anglers point of view as I can only learn from it and so... Catch more bass 😁
Agreed the best anglers I know are always listening and learning from other anglers
Great video! I’m fishing in west Ireland and I’m wondering how winter is for bass fishing?
Havent even watched it yet and i already know its gonna be great 👍
Ha ha thanks
Without a doubt a orange/red belly shiny gold middle and black top lure will out fish any other lure along the shallow solent beaches. For me colour does make a difference
Colour yes and pattern but profile and position vital. Intricate pAtterns less so I think. Cheers Ian, that Solent also holds some massive bass too !
Thanks for the video, this has given me the push to do more bass fishing.👍🏻
They are the best ! Thanks for watching
Great video I’ve just bought the shimano sedona and saw you had one in this video. I have the 3000 but not sure where to fill the line up to on the spool? Any chance you could tell me how much to fill it up please?
The spool has a little offset lip fill just below that.
@@SaltwaterAngler thanks you’re reply much appreciated 👌
Another great video, well done. I agree with your comments regarding the different colour/patterns catching more anglers than fish 😂 however, I’ve caught good Bass in complete darkness so the Bass are obviously using other senses to locate their pray. Interesting subject.
The other piece to the puzzle at night is the moon providing enough light for the silhouette maybe. Night fishing definitely less crucial on colour
@@SaltwaterAngler first time I fished at night I used a needle fish lure, caught a 4lb and a 5lb, also the Albie Snax at night this time 4lb no moon on both occasions. Not my skill I hasten to add....I was being guided at the time. Interesting topic. I’m retired now so moving to Devon to see if I can locate a double...well I can dream 🤣
Yes the needlefish is my go to plastic for night fishing, I will be using those a lot more.
Enjoy your Devon retirement
very informative , bring on part 2. cheers
I’m on it Eric , thanks for watching.
5:20 if you have issue with the knot going thru the guides just use a FG knot. Problem solved! Great videos keep up going ;-)
Good tip! yes i use an fg knot but for me a little bit tricky on the rocks to tie a good one. Good tip thanks
Has anyone ever told you, you sound exactly like a youtuber called "kickingmustang" or otger way around haha, thanks for these tips brother, all the best from across the pond in dublin.
Lol I looked them up and I’m far more
Masculine 🤣
Really helpful videos.
If you were replacing the treble hooks with single circle hooks what size would you use?
Many thanks. Tom.
Hi Tom yea ill put a list on the website Generally 2/0 VMC 7266 Specimen Inline Inline Single I like www.lurefishingforBass.co.uk . Remember though the Thickness and profile of the Lure will dictate Hook size So Watch that they don't catch . 3/0 needed on Some Lures. Ill be honest although Singles are Easier to Unhook they can come out of the Fish and on occasion rip the Mouth so some Compromises to be had.
Thanks for the info. Very much looking forward to having a go this weekend on the Lynn Peninsula.
I dont use a leader knot but a small swivel. Is that allowed 😳
No don’t do it ! You can of course but the lure will probably spin
Perfect timing... Just bought my first spinning reel from information I've seen on your previous videos and the braid for it and my first spinning rod are currently in the post lol.... Any more tips you post between now and lockdown being lifted are gratfully received
Sure thing Steve- hopefully the second episode will help, glad your all set let’s hope an end to lockdown soon
Hi,
Many thanks for the video. Please can you tell me when is the best time to catch bass? Also where is the best place to catch? I live in Leicester please suggest a close location.
Many thanks in advance.
Tricky from Leicester it’s worth a trip to the Gower but still a mission
i had my first double 3 hooks up the line fishing for whiting with herring bits in feb Wierd one eh
Yep that is a strange way to get one
@@SaltwaterAngler Late nite and i was young rough sea so you know the feeling of seeing it in the surf at nite T ake care mate
How does one attach the flurocarbon trace to the main line. Id like to see what Knot you use,a nd does it ever snag on the rod rings?
The fg knot is king, it’s on our channel here; th-cam.com/video/mP9_KqVCLLU/w-d-xo.html it doesn’t snag on the rod tips but done properly it might give a click as it passes through. You can use a uni to uni but fg is better , 4ft a good length but I’m playing around with 12 ft leaders at the moment
Thanks man looking forward to getting that bass again great education as always
Thanks for watching
Im not sure if theres even bass where i am in north east Scotland. Tips on how to find out?
There are bass there , follow @slippylimpets he’s the main man although he may fish a bit further south
I’m so ready I’ve just stocked up and have got some of the gravity sticks to give a whirl.. I think I’ve watched all of your bassing videos at least 10 times so I’m ready for what’s to come.. quite possibly a season of disappointment and stress but hoping for a few decent lure caught bass... tight lines 🎣🎣
Thanks , that’s usually when a bass surprises you the moment you think you won’t catch one ! Disappointment and stress is very much part of the game
Excellent video. I shall put a few hours aside and scour Google Earth looking for that sheltered reef! 😉
It’s out there somewhere .....
Hi can you fish in an estuary over winter? Or summer / autumn mainly?
My biggest bass to date come out of the Bristol Channel. Porthcawl, South Wales. On a subsurface lure 👍🏻
It just goes to show doesn’t it !
I do learn an awful lot from your videos. Some very good hint and tips and always a joy a watch Mx thanks 👍🏻
Interested to know your opinions of fishing bass in rough weather on sandy beaches
They will be there ! Some big fish roam the beaches especially this time of year. As long as that bait can hold bottom
Specifically when it comes to using lures… surf seekers?
I was sold a 7' lure rod but i cannot cast the recommended weight very far. Unless i move up in a higher recommended weight for the rod. Any advice please?
Depends what you mean by very far. You don’t need to cast too far on most venues for bass. 7ft Is a little short for playing a fish around obstructions for me but perfectly ok to get started.
@@SaltwaterAngler Thankyou! Yes It's a fairly inexpensive beginners lure rod.
Maybe it's my casting technique.
Silly question but How do If know if my lure and hook is caught on the seabed?
Hi I'm looking at giving it a go myself it's great weather for it what rod should I be thinking of using plz.
For this sort of lure fishing a lure rod casting up to around 30g
what is the best time of year for Bass is Autumn & winter still good
±Its the best Months October and November for Lure fishing. The only problem is finding those weather windows. But the fish are bigger and feeding and theres less people on the beaches too !
@@SaltwaterAngler , thanks for the reply
Colour choice makes a massive difference in my opinion.. last season i use the launceR for 80% of my surface fishing the Mullet Bora colour slayed them where as the mackerel..white and ayu colours didn’t do so well..As the years go bye my lure collection is becoming smaller and smaller With each season that passes as you will learn what the bass are after..If I had to fish with two lures for a whole season it would be a feed shallow 128 mullet n a patchinko 125 500g.. don’t be fooled like I was by all the tackle companies selling shiny new lures in sexy looking colours because 90% of the time they won’t work🤙🏼
Well where’s the fun in that ! It’s really hard to incorporate all the variables in to why a bass takes. For instance I have a bias towards the lures that caught the one off bigger fish, but it may of been the way I retrieved or the any number of other reasons. I think as with most things the more experienced one gets the more refined and minimal our choices. I also don’t do well with white overall but had an awesome session once where they only took white !
I’ll be trialing some more theory’s this year about colour , I’m not sure at night if small changes matter just dark, light and middle of spectrum maybe ? Thanks for your input 👏
Hi, will your advice apply to seabass species in Japan as well? Tks
There are Some general bits of advice about watercraft that can be used for all predatory fish - however the detail is interesting and I’d expect I would learn more from the Japanese bass anglers. If I was off to Japan I’d definitely try and figure out how the locals fish first. Great question
@@SaltwaterAngler I live in Japan but never did inshore lure fishing. I did a lot of bait inshore fishing in South Africa but not for seabass. In my thirst to fish here, I heard that seabass are being caught on lure at the only spot within a reasonable commute, so I am trying to prepare to try my hand at it. There is language gap. Btw I fished for seabass with bait in Mt St Michaels when I was living in the UK- no luck.
awesome video, Hayling Island, is there any bass around?
There will be !
Smart to fix the map like that:) i found the spot, going in a week or 3
Good luck
Just one thing, it’s harder to catch them with a lure in murkey water but they can still be caught with a lure at night. So I’m guessing they must have night vision ?
Their ear bone can pick up lateral movements - everything connected to the water and vibrations. They feel the lure !
@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks so much 👍😎
I'm trying to surf fish in southwest Cornwall. Never fished before. Do you need a weight with a lure and how do you cast? I noticed you use a fairly gentle sideways cast. I've been throwing my rod overhead and often cast badly. A video on how to cast would be really appreciated.
Ok I will do that - you can get a punchier cast from over head but I’m being lazy
@@SaltwaterAngler brilliant. I know to leave the reel on slack and pinch the line to the rod with index finger but 9 times out of 10 the line goes sideways or up in the air only to land at my feet lol. I tried a lure with a 20lb line but the line snapped.
I just caught 5 bass, Two of them over 500mm on smokey bacon on a size 8 hook in a South coast marina. has anyone else had similar good luck?.
interesting...
Great video - what shoes were you wearing in the surf?
An old pair of inov8, nothing special
@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks.
Hello buddy I know my area is far from ideal as I am in East anglia but there is one spot off rocks I can think of here. Have you heard or even tried in this area and been successful yourself?
Surf is your friend I’d imagine on these vast shallow beaches. I’ve no real experience here I’ve fished and caught but never on lures there. Often hearsay and tradition can stop people catching bass, there are big bass that roam these beaches I’ve seen evidence of that. You are free to roam too I’d go for it and consider metal lures to reach surf zones. Those rocks amongst the beaches will be good too
@@SaltwaterAngler thank you, definitely had success on bait fishing here and lure feathers for macarel but haven't tried lure bass yet.
Will look forward to hearing how you get on
Hi what's best braid thickness 15 or 20 lbs ?? For bass spinning thanks
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thanks for great video. what rod length, action. Power is best for bass fishing offshore or from harbour in English waters? thanks
Depends where you are fishing but a 20g lure rod is ideal for this sort of light lure fishing.
@@SaltwaterAngler thank you so much for the reply. it's just fishing shorelines of South Coast or off the pier in Brighton. I am quite new, my friend has a 6-12 lbs boat rod that I can have. it's called Daiwa Kenzaki spinning boat rod. is that any good to start with or do I need a light rod like you said? again thank you so much for educational videos. I have learnt a lot.
@@SaltwaterAngler sorry I meant to say inshore fishing with that rod off the coast and not offshore. many thanks
@@PL-fc6hm drop me an email I’ll run through your Options mattlingard02@gmail.com
I’m in Southampton looking to get into bass fishing and am not sure where the best locations are. Anyone near me know of any good spots?
Anyone help Max out