Hey Billy, wrong Season for Japan I reckon! Try again in the northern late spring or early autumn - target species - Red Snapper (Tai or madai locally) on lures and baits and Yellowtail Amberjack (Hamachi) on lures or live baits. Both fish are absolute brutes, you'll love 'em! (they're also 100% delicious to eat!) You might even get into some Grouper and Giant Trevally using the same methods to catch the two above - see you on the beach mate!
Hi bud. Hopefully I will be returning later this year or the next. The locals told me it was the worst time of the year, but you have to give it a go. Thanks Brother 😁👌
You absolutely do! It'll be much easier next time now you know the lay of the land so to speak. Besides, I'm sure you'll be a due for another visit to the multi floored tackle shops in Japan by then!
Great vid... True if buying first rod, don't go expensive... That £400 expensive rod could. fall off tripod, damage when trying to cast with no experience etc . go to local soccer field for a practise session.
Good on you for getting out there to give it a go, and taking us with you! Mad the performance of gear you can get for the money if your willing to look past the ‘big’ brands, something you have helped me with a lot with your videos so thanks 🎣 👍🏻
Cant win them all Billy hope you had a good time out there none the less, Look forward to seeing you back in Norway and on home soil in Ireland , happy hauling buddy
Back to Europe Billy fk those puffer fish mate let's see some of those big Pollock bud I'm guessing the shore fishing was a waste of time !! But you gave it a go right !!! I bet everything was expensive in Japan are you returning to Ireland or back to Norway pal ??
Hi bud. As it goes Japan is actually pretty cheap! But the fishing is pretty bad at this time of the year! But I will return to Japan again, hopefully next time we'll be different. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Nice rod action brother!! Looked an alright stick from this end of the lens mate , great review and top tips , Did you catch anything ? appreciate your efforts billy🎣🤘🏼
Hi Paul. Yeh, nice rod for the money. Good fun to fish with. Just small fish puffers and some type of brem, rock fish. That type of thing, thanks Brother 😁👌
I sure hope you return to Japan during the better season. I think there is potential there. I haven't seen too many videos there. You might have to try some fishing in Canada 😉
Honestly I am not sure, I have no idea what my plans are yet for this year. But if I'm in your area let me know, and I will see what I can do. No no promises. Thanks bud 👍
Well done Billy go pendulum it I dare you it's ages since I've seen someone snap a rod in half lol 😂 I sometimes fished with a right joker he couldn't pendulum for toffee he broke two Century Tip Tornadoes and tried to blame the maker 😂😂
Shimano does a really nice travel surf rod (Shimano STC Surf). comes in a baitcast version and a spinning version. Both also have the shiny tip. They are a bit pricier though, but pack very compactly.
Sorry to hear about not great fishing, but seems time of year has big effect. That rod's Butt ring looks to be the wrong way round as that type slope forward and the two legs help feed the line into the ring and help prevent loops snagging the ring, all the others look to be good. Mind you looking at the pics on various sites selling it that is the way it is. I have switched to Conti Rods as mostly clear ground here in Mid wales and they are a lot easier to cast distance than my old Daiwa Supercast Mk1 and Mk2 with ABU 6500 reels. Got a Penn wrath 14Ft for £40 just to try first and later an Akios 4.2m Fury as a second rod later, both are easy to handle and cast with.
Hi Garrie. Honestly I was told by the Japanese, I probably wouldn't catch anything at that time of the year. But you got to give it a go. Thanks Brother 😁👌
It's a shame Japan hasn't worked well fishing wise mate but glad to hear you are heading back to Norway! I've been using conti rods for about 10 years now and could never go back to a beach caster and a multiplier! I've got 6 conti rods, 2 for clean ground, 2 for mixed and 2 for heavy and bigger fish all with fixed spools and braid of course! That brand you are using make some pretty decent gear for the price, looking forward to some fish catching Norway videos mate! 😉🇧🇻🇧🇻🎣👍
Thanks Damian. The locals tell me it is the worst time of the year waiting for the water to warm up, so just small species unless you're fishing from a boat. But I will return some time maybe in the autumn, when the fishing is better. What Norway is calling, see you on the beach 😁👌
I have been looking at getting some JOF braid and I have noticed that you use that braid in your 4 strand set up video.. It is very cheap for large spools even..is it good quality??
Hi Billy. Subscribed to you there a few days ago. Watching loads of the videos. Really really enjoying it. I'm a novice fisherman and have been since my dad first took me down in Union Hall in 1998. Still fish parts of Howth and red Rock in Sutton. Learning lots off you here. keep it up
Some great info there thanks Billy. I've got a 4.5 metre Conti rod, and my casting could do with some improvement, so will have to get some practice. Tight Lines, and Stay safe & well. 🎣🎣👍👍
Yet another stunning video mate very interesting and informative as usual.. As for the fishing in Japanese waters I thought you would have a problem catching fish .. when you consider that the population of Japan consume vast amounts of fish every day. It comes as no suprise that the sea around the country has no fish stock worth talking about.... Anyway billy keep smiling as things can only get better.. Keep yourself safe and well .
Hi Wayne. As it goes the seas around Japan are quite rich. Due to the continental shelf and the upwelling of cold water that brings plankton to the surface. But this is not a very good time of the year for fishing in the area I was! Thanks Brother, much appreciated 😁👌
Thanks for another top video Billy. I tried out your casting tips and I got more distance than normal after a bit of practice. Caught bugger all but still, I had a good day out in the sunshine😊 Looking forward to your next instalment..
I hope you enjoyed your time anyway! Some times, fishing is hard! One of these days I plan on taking my fly rods into the mountains of Japan to target their lovely Cherry Salmon. Though my next trip is probably Texas for alligator gar. Thanks as always for video, they help me stay focused on the goal while I work my regular job!
Hi bud. As memory serves you're in Montana? Alligator gar is a fish I have always wanted to catch. Hope you make it to Japan to catch the cherry salmon. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Hi Pim. Honestly I really didn't expect that much, but you need to get to know a new country and going there is the best way to do it. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Aye. Its my middle distance scratching rod, but I find it cumbersome after a while. I bought a mitchell 420 sensocast to replace it@@Billyfishing_watch
I use 12ft beachcasters. I have a pretty old, heavy, Daiwa and a very modern, for me, Shakespeare I got new about 25 years ago lol. Much lighter, is great with a multplier and casts decent distances. The Daiwa is a heavy rock mark thumper. I see guys in my local spots fishing 4m - 5m rods, lobbing out 100g leads with bait, 100m+ with ease! They seem to be a soft casting rod that takes no effort and achieves good distances with minimal effort.... Think I may try and pick one up this year to try.
@@Billyfishing_watch Oh man, my Daiwa beachcaster is shockingly crap lol. it casts like a beast but bite detection is non existent! My old Shakespeare is very sensitive and casts well.
Hey Billy, wrong Season for Japan I reckon! Try again in the northern late spring or early autumn - target species - Red Snapper (Tai or madai locally) on lures and baits and Yellowtail Amberjack (Hamachi) on lures or live baits. Both fish are absolute brutes, you'll love 'em! (they're also 100% delicious to eat!) You might even get into some Grouper and Giant Trevally using the same methods to catch the two above - see you on the beach mate!
Hi bud. Hopefully I will be returning later this year or the next. The locals told me it was the worst time of the year, but you have to give it a go. Thanks Brother 😁👌
You absolutely do! It'll be much easier next time now you know the lay of the land so to speak. Besides, I'm sure you'll be a due for another visit to the multi floored tackle shops in Japan by then!
Great vid... True if buying first rod, don't go expensive... That £400 expensive rod could. fall off tripod, damage when trying to cast with no experience etc . go to local soccer field for a practise session.
All good advice, had not thought of that side of the coin. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Good on you for getting out there to give it a go, and taking us with you! Mad the performance of gear you can get for the money if your willing to look past the ‘big’ brands, something you have helped me with a lot with your videos so thanks 🎣 👍🏻
Hi Matt. You don't have to spend lots of money to catch big fish, middle of the road tackle will do the job most of the time. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Cant win them all Billy hope you had a good time out there none the less, Look forward to seeing you back in Norway and on home soil in Ireland , happy hauling buddy
Thanks Brother, me to bud. See you on the beach 😁👌
Best of luck in Europe,shame Japan didn't work out but at least you gave it a go👍👍
Thanks Brother, that's why they call it fishing 😁👌
good luck mate was learning you lure casts other day so much better ,hope u catch a big oneeeee
Thanks Brother 😁👌
Back to Europe Billy fk those puffer fish mate let's see some of those big Pollock bud I'm guessing the shore fishing was a waste of time !! But you gave it a go right !!! I bet everything was expensive in Japan are you returning to Ireland or back to Norway pal ??
Hi bud. As it goes Japan is actually pretty cheap! But the fishing is pretty bad at this time of the year! But I will return to Japan again, hopefully next time we'll be different. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Nice rod action brother!! Looked an alright stick from this end of the lens mate , great review and top tips ,
Did you catch anything ? appreciate your efforts billy🎣🤘🏼
Hi Paul. Yeh, nice rod for the money. Good fun to fish with. Just small fish puffers and some type of brem, rock fish. That type of thing, thanks Brother 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch ah cool mate , least a few different things other than puffers
Nice work brother ! You would gave thought Japan would have produced but hey how nothing ventured nothing gained , tight lines Billy
Thanks Mick, much appreciated Brother 😁👌
Once again nice one billy from G.Y
Hi Carl. Much appreciated as always, thanks Brother 😁👌
Hi mate is it any good for rough ground fishing or just clean to mixed ground
No Richard, only clean to mixed! Thanks Brother 😁👌
I sure hope you return to Japan during the better season. I think there is potential there. I haven't seen too many videos there. You might have to try some fishing in Canada 😉
I am definitely going back to Japan! And who knows, Nova Scotia is always a place I wanted to visit 👌
It's easy when you're big in japan! 😖
I'll shut the door on the way out 😂
Nice 🤣👌
Ciao Billy...saremo in Norvegia per circa 6 mesi..c'è la possibilità di poterti incontrare?😊
Honestly I am not sure, I have no idea what my plans are yet for this year. But if I'm in your area let me know, and I will see what I can do. No no promises. Thanks bud 👍
Well done Billy go pendulum it I dare you it's ages since I've seen someone snap a rod in half lol 😂 I sometimes fished with a right joker he couldn't pendulum for toffee he broke two Century Tip Tornadoes and tried to blame the maker 😂😂
Hi Adrian. What can I say! You can't put jet fuel in a scooter, and then expect the engine not to explode 🤣 Thanks Brother 😁👌
CAN YOU COMEBACK TO MOSJØEN IN NORWAY NEXT
Hi. Unfortunately I have no idea whether I am going to go there this year!
Pity Jaan wasn't the best. Try Philippines maybe? I know its got potential but not sure about the overfishing. Best of luch wherever.
Hi bud. It's just the time of year, they tell me. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Anywhere else nearby that has a shore fishing tradition?
Sorry brother. Not sure what you mean?
Hi Billy
I meant it seems that at least while you're in Asia. Isn't there somewhere else worth fishing.
Ok , no worries. Resources and timer short so it's not possible to go anywhere else👍
First!
Of many 😁👌
Shimano does a really nice travel surf rod (Shimano STC Surf). comes in a baitcast version and a spinning version. Both also have the shiny tip. They are a bit pricier though, but pack very compactly.
Good to know, thanks Brother 👌
Sorry to hear about not great fishing, but seems time of year has big effect. That rod's Butt ring looks to be the wrong way round as that type slope forward and the two legs help feed the line into the ring and help prevent loops snagging the ring, all the others look to be good. Mind you looking at the pics on various sites selling it that is the way it is.
I have switched to Conti Rods as mostly clear ground here in Mid wales and they are a lot easier to cast distance than my old Daiwa Supercast Mk1 and Mk2 with ABU 6500 reels.
Got a Penn wrath 14Ft for £40 just to try first and later an Akios 4.2m Fury as a second rod later, both are easy to handle and cast with.
Hi bud. Yes , it looks like it's on backwards. But it's just a new style of guide they work pretty good. Thanks Brother 😁👌
I know you're not on home Turf Bill, but Happy St. Patricks day Brother! 👍👍
Thanks Trampbuddy, and the same to you, if it's your thing ☘️
Thanks for the tips mate. Sorry to hear that Japan turned out to be a lemon. Good luck with your future adventures 🤞
Hi Garrie. Honestly I was told by the Japanese, I probably wouldn't catch anything at that time of the year. But you got to give it a go. Thanks Brother 😁👌
It's a shame Japan hasn't worked well fishing wise mate but glad to hear you are heading back to Norway! I've been using conti rods for about 10 years now and could never go back to a beach caster and a multiplier! I've got 6 conti rods, 2 for clean ground, 2 for mixed and 2 for heavy and bigger fish all with fixed spools and braid of course! That brand you are using make some pretty decent gear for the price, looking forward to some fish catching Norway videos mate! 😉🇧🇻🇧🇻🎣👍
Thanks Damian. The locals tell me it is the worst time of the year waiting for the water to warm up, so just small species unless you're fishing from a boat. But I will return some time maybe in the autumn, when the fishing is better. What Norway is calling, see you on the beach 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch 100%! Looking forward to some more Norway adventures with you in the meantime
Why so much back and forth? Are you working in norway and japan? Is there a lot of work in norway?
Apologies but I don't discuss my personal life on social media, thanks Brother
No problem. Just wondering if Norway has a lot of work and accepts english only speaking people for hire.@@Billyfishing_watch
I have been looking at getting some JOF braid and I have noticed that you use that braid in your 4 strand set up video.. It is very cheap for large spools even..is it good quality??
Yes! It's all I use. 4 or 8 strand, don't think twice 👌
@Billyfishing_watch nice one..where do you get yours from? I see it mainly available over sea and it's difficult to get the orange colour in 120 Lbs
AliExpress!
How goes with said maintainance auld bean , I'm in Troon if yi get stuck could probably help yi out as you are a sound dude 👈
Awesome as always brother!
Thanks Matt, how you doing bud ?
all good brother just waiting on the van repairs to be done back out fishing the weekend fingerscrossed hope your well to buddy
@@Billyfishing_watch
@castersfishingwales2038 nice, all good👌
Hi buddy miss the videos
Thanks Brother, stay tuned 😁👌
Hi Billy. Subscribed to you there a few days ago. Watching loads of the videos. Really really enjoying it. I'm a novice fisherman and have been since my dad first took me down in Union Hall in 1998. Still fish parts of Howth and red Rock in Sutton. Learning lots off you here. keep it up
Hi bud. Thanks for the sub, much appreciated. Nice to see a fellow Northsider rating in. See you on the beach Brother 😁👌
Some great info there thanks Billy. I've got a 4.5 metre Conti rod, and my casting could do with some improvement, so will have to get some practice. Tight Lines, and Stay safe & well. 🎣🎣👍👍
Thanks Trampbuddy, all the best with your endeavors 😁👌
Yet another stunning video mate very interesting and informative as usual..
As for the fishing in Japanese waters I thought you would have a problem catching fish ..
when you consider that the population of Japan consume vast amounts of fish every day.
It comes as no suprise that the sea around the country has no fish stock worth talking about....
Anyway billy keep smiling as things can only get better..
Keep yourself safe and well .
Hi Wayne. As it goes the seas around Japan are quite rich. Due to the continental shelf and the upwelling of cold water that brings plankton to the surface. But this is not a very good time of the year for fishing in the area I was! Thanks Brother, much appreciated 😁👌
Thanks for another top video Billy. I tried out your casting tips and I got more distance than normal after a bit of practice. Caught bugger all but still, I had a good day out in the sunshine😊 Looking forward to your next instalment..
That's what it's all about Graham, glad you liked it. Thanks Brother 😁👌
I hope you enjoyed your time anyway! Some times, fishing is hard! One of these days I plan on taking my fly rods into the mountains of Japan to target their lovely Cherry Salmon. Though my next trip is probably Texas for alligator gar. Thanks as always for video, they help me stay focused on the goal while I work my regular job!
Hi bud. As memory serves you're in Montana? Alligator gar is a fish I have always wanted to catch. Hope you make it to Japan to catch the cherry salmon. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Thanks Billy. The Jappies,... Ai? Long or short butt rod for casting far!
Hi Leon. It's best with the reel down the rod but. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Great advice Billy. I've been fishing the continentals for the past few years and they are just a dream of a rod, albeit higher end rods though
Hi Ciaran. Yeh, they are nice! They have some nice ones, AliExpress! Mad mouse. Might get me some,😁👌
@Billyfishing_watch I've yet to jump on the Ali rods! I've no doubt I will though!
@ciarandunne2741 I don't know about other, mad mouse are good quality 👌
Shame about japan but u gave it ago. Now get yourself back and get on them fish like we know u can .
Thanks brother. Will do. See you on the beach 👌😁
Gutter Japan did not work out has it been fished nets and small fishing boats
It's just a bad time of the year for in Japan and most places in the northern hemisphere. Thanks brother, much appreciated 👌😁
Good to have you back in Europe. It's to bad that it not worked out as you hoped.
Hi Pim. Honestly I really didn't expect that much, but you need to get to know a new country and going there is the best way to do it. Thanks Brother 😁👌
Got a tip like that on my akios airlyte 355 lovely rod for bassing 🎣
Makes night fishing a bit easier! Arch, thanks Brother 😁👌
Here, that bad boy is under 40 quid. Been looking for a flatty rod. I have Sonik SKS Blacks for Cod and they dont cast for poop lol. Will try one out!
Can't go wrong for the money. Thanks Brother 😁👌
No problem, not only fishing tips, but consumer advice too. Canna beat that!
I bought one of these and cut 6 inches off the butt. It casts a lot better than it did, but its too heavy to use all day.
Are you using it for baits?
Aye. Its my middle distance scratching rod, but I find it cumbersome after a while. I bought a mitchell 420 sensocast to replace it@@Billyfishing_watch
Nice one Billy 👍👍🤠
Thanks Brother 😁👌
I use 12ft beachcasters. I have a pretty old, heavy, Daiwa and a very modern, for me, Shakespeare I got new about 25 years ago lol. Much lighter, is great with a multplier and casts decent distances. The Daiwa is a heavy rock mark thumper. I see guys in my local spots fishing 4m - 5m rods, lobbing out 100g leads with bait, 100m+ with ease! They seem to be a soft casting rod that takes no effort and achieves good distances with minimal effort.... Think I may try and pick one up this year to try.
Yes! The old gear is still good, sometimes better. Thanks brother, see you on the beach 😁👌
@@Billyfishing_watch Oh man, my Daiwa beachcaster is shockingly crap lol. it casts like a beast but bite detection is non existent! My old Shakespeare is very sensitive and casts well.
@akwamarsunzal you can't have it all, wish I had some of my old rods, still😭
@@Billyfishing_watch I love my Shakespeare for finesse and my Daiwa for big lump and thump! Perfect allround setup 🙂
BILLY!!!!! 🙂
Thanks brother,😁👌