First contact in Syracuse Sicily

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  • My first Sicilian fish, and getting to know the locals in Syracuse Sicily

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  • @shaneturnerlovesfishing9234
    @shaneturnerlovesfishing9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's a painted comber pal love the videos keep em coming

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Shane. What a beautiful fish. And now I know what is. Thanks for the info Brother, glad you like the videos. Fish on👍😁👌

  • @seafishingjunky733
    @seafishingjunky733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always crack me up Billy, that local info is key,,your in to the fish now they can only get bigger mate ,😉👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the encouragement junkie, I hope they turn up soon. I'm going through the jigs pretty quickly. Fish on Brother 👍😁👌

  • @metalbenderuk9791
    @metalbenderuk9791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you get that first catch Mate, well done! 👊

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pete. Beautiful things come in small packages, that's what they say, anyway. Some people are so say, big and beautiful. Maybe that's my next catch. Fish on Brother 👍😁👌

    • @metalbenderuk9791
      @metalbenderuk9791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch I've been trying to convince my wife of the virtues of "small packages" for a while, she hasn't left me yet so it might be true!
      Looking forward to the next installment brother, I'll keep em crossed for big and beautiful for you! 👊👊

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣👌 it's not the size matters, it's the motion of the ocean😂👍

  • @paulsegnatelli55
    @paulsegnatelli55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those rocks look wicked! I'd be busted up walkin on those!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lots of people fish the piers and harbours for that reason, thanks Paul. Fish on Brother 👍😁

  • @weaversbentrods
    @weaversbentrods 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Billy got a fish!! Props to you for grinding it out to get that cool looking fish! Tight lines buddy!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shit, man there's just been an earthquake in Turkey. And the temperature has dropped to 5 degrees. It has just started snowing, I don't know what this is going to do to the fishing. Keep your fingers crossed, thanks brother 👍😬

    • @weaversbentrods
      @weaversbentrods 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch Holy crap brother! Stay Safe!

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts6594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Made up for ya billy mate 👍🏼 great to get one on the shore . Do hope you succeed in you binetto quest as I bet they run like anything when hooked 🤣,efforts appreciated bro 🎣🐟👍🏼

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Nuts. Hope I get my Bonny to, it's a hell of a drive to get here🤣 Thanks Brother 👍😁👌

    • @motorsnutts6594
      @motorsnutts6594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch 🤣🤣👍🏼

  • @markdbowman2807
    @markdbowman2807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos, plenty of good tips, I've caught that type of fish, I didn't know the name of it, I've been fishing for a couple of years in Andalusia, the top bait for a lot of species is bread, made into a 'dough', fished on the float, class action, I've used Mackerel on the sea-bottom, it's good also, caught spotted sea-bass, but the float and bread dough on a size 8 hook with the bard crimped in is great sport! All the best Billy 🎣🙃👍🍻. Mark.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Mark. That fish, I have since learnt it is called the painted Comber. I have caught the spotted sea bass in France as well. I was not sure it was the spotted sea bass, thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @markdbowman2807
      @markdbowman2807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch sounds great, if you are still fishing in the Mediterranean, have a go with the dough, I checked your video on fishing with mussels as bait, I got some, so il give it a go. Cheers mate. 🎣👍🙃🍻.

  • @davidbradley6681
    @davidbradley6681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 magic words both home and abroad 'local knowledge 'happy fishing Billy

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David, that it. Otherwise it's just an educated guess, fish on Brother 👍😁

  • @garriewilliamson689
    @garriewilliamson689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the laughs Billy.
    Always great to see something different. Hope your tips from the locals pay off.
    Enjoy the sunshine I am very envious 👍🏿

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Garrie, glad you liked it brother. Fish on 👍😁

  • @dazlee3257
    @dazlee3257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on your p.b thingy, but... No Sploosh💦 😂
    I used to use those bouncing Betty weights for sea trout/salmon in the river, they didn't get snagged in the pebbles as much as a plain lead, not seen one for years.
    All the best luck for a screamer.
    🍀🎣➡➡➡🐟😊👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Daz, I forgot the sploosh. The excitement got the better of me 🤣 the bouncing Betty works really well for flounder and dads too. Thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @dazlee3257
      @dazlee3257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch yeah dads love bouncing betties 😂
      But seriously do you think Dabs like a moving bait?
      I can never decide to grip or roll for them, we don't really get many so difficult to test.

  • @trampster7306
    @trampster7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, great Craic as always Billy! Well done on that first (very pretty) little Sicilian Fishy! Stay safe & well Brother! 🎣🎣👍👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Trampster, glad you liked it. Hard going to get that first fish. Thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @castersfishingwales2038
    @castersfishingwales2038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally he gets one in the bag lol! nice one Billy Brother

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I catch the small ones so they fit in my fish tank, the big ones are no good 🤣 Thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @Cosmonaut75
    @Cosmonaut75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I catch lots of painted combers in Mallorca. They go crazy for shrimps that you can net in rock pools.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Matt, They are very pretty. But hopefully I'll hook something bigger. Thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @Cosmonaut75
      @Cosmonaut75 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch Good luck. My best day was catching 2 large banded bream on limpets. 1st cast both of them.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Double bubble, I like it👌

  • @geef9027
    @geef9027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's great to see you catching fish again Billy, hope you get at least one of those monsters the locals caught.
    PS, I was fishing a rocky pier today and used your garden twine rotten bottom tip, worked a treat thanks.👍👍

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Graham. nice have a fish, just to get the ball rolling. The tie wire, is the the way to go, Brother, Thanks, fish on 👍😁👌

  • @Seany-Mac
    @Seany-Mac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Billy your up and running on the fish !!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sean, good to get one on the bord. Thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @johnmurphy6886
    @johnmurphy6886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Billy great video as usual good content has me waiting for the next one 👍
    I went fishing today with frozen blow lug and your hair rig setup at my local beach Newbiggin by the Sea Northumberland and was amazed I caught a pound and a half flounder and yes shock horror it was hooked in the side of the mouth easily un hooked and thrown back ill use that set up for flatties fishing from now on cheers for the tip keep up the great videos cheers
    John Murphy

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi John. Glad you liked it. Yes the hairs are the way to go. It just makes life easier for everyone, the fish included, thanks Brother, fish on 👍😁👌

  • @londonviking3801
    @londonviking3801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get in Billy!! Tillykke med 🐠

  • @Carlfishing
    @Carlfishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    22.44
    Top one Billy and it’s a start for sure 🎉

  • @PeterSL10
    @PeterSL10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on that first fish, Billy! Maybe the next one will be a bit bigger... 🤠

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a monster, I tall you! A real monster🤣👌 thanks Peter, stay warm Brother 👍😁

  • @George_Vargiamides
    @George_Vargiamides 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Painted comner in english, pérka in greek. There are plenty of them in the rocky places of the Mediterranean sea.
    You can also come to Greece and contact with Markos Vidalis, who is a passionate shore jigging angler, to fish with him.
    Keep on fishing Billy!!!

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Bud. hope you are all safe after the earthquake. I would love to fish in your fine land, don't know if I will visit this time around. But you never know. Thanks for the info, on my catch. What a beauty, fish on Brother 👍😁👌

    • @George_Vargiamides
      @George_Vargiamides 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch actually the earthquake took place in Turkey. It turns out things are becoming more horrible there. Many lives lost and still counting...

  • @ianturner3033
    @ianturner3033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done mate. 👏What a colourful fish.🐠
    Nice to see some local lads sharing their knowledge.🧑‍🎓
    Only problem now is you have no excuse.🤔🥺
    Good luck.🤞🤞
    Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ian, I'm a angler, I have more excuses than a school kid that hasn't finished his homework 🤣👌 thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @michaelhayes1068
    @michaelhayes1068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How are ya Billy , that was truly a beautiful fish ..
    All the best on your quest
    Thank you 😎

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Michael. Just stunning, thanks Brother. Fish on 👍😁

  • @mariomonaco5192
    @mariomonaco5192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo Billy, how are you? Im sicilian, coming from Portopalo di capo passero, near Siracusa. This fish is called Sciarrano. Anyway, if you'll come in May you'll have more fun for sure, if you want more info about just let me know and maybe who knows... A fishing day together too 💪

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mario. I am in Greece right now, had the best time in Siracusa. And I love Sicily a lot, and we'll be coming back. Thanks Brother 👍😁

  • @archstanton6310
    @archstanton6310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahaaa thats what a fish looks like 😁🎣

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is that what is 🤣👌 it's been so long. Thanks Arch👍😁

  • @chrisbree3467
    @chrisbree3467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok Billy, I’d like to see you try.

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try what Chris?

    • @chrisbree3467
      @chrisbree3467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch I want to see you catch a fish. If you’re finding it tricky what chance have us mortals got?

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well hopefully when I'm finished here we all will learn something. I came here early to get a feel for the place. It all kicks off in late February early march. Thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @chrisbree3467
      @chrisbree3467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billyfishing_watch I wish you every success Billy. I know you’ll get it sorted. Tight lines brother.🐟

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisbree3467 thanks bud👍

  • @tommos16
    @tommos16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that you living down there now Billy? You are the Codfather after all…

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just call me. Don Billyfishing, from now on Tom🤣 Thanks Brother 👍😁

    • @tommos16
      @tommos16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch haha consider it done. I’ll be consigliere and catch the doggies for you

  • @ianfirkins6460
    @ianfirkins6460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Painted comber 😉

  • @rwglavin3794
    @rwglavin3794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For once I'm keeping my smart remarks to myself & I'm not going to say a damned thing that I'm thinking. Thanx for posting.

  • @David_11111
    @David_11111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yay

  • @c.h.fieldsports9876
    @c.h.fieldsports9876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, does this mean you won’t have to delete your channel now then 😂😂, 👍👍🤠

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Touch and Go, Brother 🤣 I think I made a hole in the bottom of the barrel, on this one 🤣👌 thanks bud👍😁

    • @c.h.fieldsports9876
      @c.h.fieldsports9876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Billyfishing_watch nice one mate , great video as usual 👍👍🤠

  • @monte6054
    @monte6054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Painted Comber

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Monte, fantastic fish. Fish on Brother 👍😁

  • @willoare9188
    @willoare9188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fish was a comber

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Will. Thanks for the info Brother, fish on 👍😁

  • @raymitchell4220
    @raymitchell4220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Billy, it's a PB whatever it is, always good to get local knowledge, take care, Norfolk Ray

  • @filipbruylant2021
    @filipbruylant2021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cabrilla

  • @Auqalungangler
    @Auqalungangler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Duck broken things ARE only going to get better i can feel it in me water. Or do i need a wee luck buddy

  • @David_11111
    @David_11111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    put to shame..... well thats why its fishing cool fish :)

  • @ronniearchibald
    @ronniearchibald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sure spin was designed by Mike Ladle, Just some useless info for you, I’m sure the fish won’t care much about it brother

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ronnie. Micke obviously do not design that right for me, it was a foot too long. And 15g to light. But as I said the video, now it's perfect. Thanks for the encouragement brother, fish on 👍😁

  • @David_11111
    @David_11111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nar its a gold fish :)

    • @Billyfishing_watch
      @Billyfishing_watch  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic looking fish isn't it David. It should be in a fish tank 😂 thanks Brother 👍😁