Hi lovely to hear from you! Never had the pleasure of fishing there though I’ve heard all the stories from years ago I bet it was a magical place when the big cod were in!!! Chesil a good early cod venue when conditions are right which fortunately this time they were!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Hi Trevor lovely to hear from you! Yes I caught it just right that day for sure…. The following day there were only the odd few about apparently…. Lucky I wasn’t working and Mrs C gave me a fishing permission slip!😂😂😂 thanks for watching much appreciated cheers Ian
You have my upmost respect for keeping some fish and not all of them, therefore I have liked and subscribed to your channel, I am a lure fisherman in the Irish republic but the more I see this winter bait fishing makes me want to have a go myself, especially when the bass start to get scarce.
Hi Keith lovely to hear from you!!! Thank you for your kind words. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes the effort all worthwhile. I too enjoy lure fishing for bass but unfortunately the good marks are a fair drive from home though occasionally we have caught some nice fish on Chesil when they chase the whitebait and sprats early morning so I usually have a lure rod in my bag! I hope you manage to get out in winter for a few cod I’m not familiar with Eire sea fishing unfortunately! Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Cheers ian
Hello Ian, i was hoping to fish with bait for Bass, they can be caught here all year round but it is difficult with lures as i think they are less focused on bait fish and lean more to bottom feeding on crabs and worm. I have recently been reading james leakyboots Battys book "the song of the solitary bass fisherman" he catches some beauties with his own approach, a real good read. Looking forward to some more of your content.
@gosnest we have a sandy storm beach ten minutes from home in the Bristol Channel which me and Chris fish year round. Cod in winter and bass the rest of the year…. Very poor visibility so it’s lugworm first choice bait…. If you’re interested look back at previous videos of how we fish it…. Including a fantastic double figure bass for Chris!!! I hope you enjoy it!!! Tight lines mate!!👍🎣
I saw the huge bass your mate caught a while back, i was well impressed especially when she was returned, i am just 15 mins from the coast and estuary, we have cod in the river when it gets really cold, i must give it a go.
@@ianclarkfishing yep i have got right back into the beach fishing, go out minimum once a week, had a chesil cod a few weeks back, been doing ok over sand point and weston beach. i am actually preferring the beach casting to the boat and lure fishing now.
Excellent session which you richly deserve and it was a joy to watch! Keep up the top quality videos and enjoy those rare occasions when all the omens smile on you 🎣👍
Hi Duncan lovely to hear from you! So pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! I certainly don’t take days like that for granted they are rare beasts!! Cheers ian
Hi lovely to hear from you! Glad you thought my bait setup looked nice….. and fortunately the cod thought so too!!! I find a bit of bait elastic on the fresh lug holds it together nicely for longer and stops the small fish pecking it to bits! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
So glad you enjoyed the video Chesil doesn’t always fish as well as that but it’s a lovely venue I hope you enjoy fishing it soon!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Hello Ian👋 What a fantastic session well done buddy top angling felt every moment like I was there when you was bringing the fish in through that swell top skills Ian a very enjoyable and entertaining video 👏👏👏tight lines Ian 🎣🎣👍👍
Hi again Levo I can’t thank you enough for your kind words!! I think using a GoPro on your head adds to the effect that the viewer sees exactly what I do which adds to the experience?? Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Great session at the dragon's teeth, bud. Done west bexington and Abbotsbury over the decades on all night sessions with great results..... Bar losing my camera one night 😢
Best PB was from Lady Bay, Clevedon 14 years ago on a mid October night. Cod, 14lb 3ozs. Got home by 11pm with no batteries for the camera. Spent midnight filleting and gutting the brute 😢😅
@frederickpritchard994 hi Fred glad you enjoyed the video! Abbotsbury and Bexy usually produce a few cod for me every year but I got really lucky with this session for sure!! Thanks for watching cheers Ian
Fantastic Ian, really enjoyed watching that. What a session, great angling and patience bringing those in through the backwash. Cod and chips all round!
Ah very kind of you!!! Fortunately the cod took the bait well and hooks held in the surf!! Just about to eat one tonight … delicious!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Yes definitely a session to remember so often when conditions look great you go home disappointed but this was good for the soul!!! They aren’t always like that as you I’m sure know!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
@ianclarkfishing Well done again I used to fish Hayling Island with Frozen Black's on a Wishbone one night I turned up at Creek Road car Park when a group of Anglers had fished all day with nothing I fished three hours caught 3 cod about 5 or 6 pounds when they returned after Beer and Food they daw me packing up . NEVER Mind they said, whoa said I look at these Baby's lol they clapped me ony back and said Wow well done rough weather 8 oz weights punched against the wi d did the job
@barryellis8376 yes cod fishing can be just like that…. Get it right when they are in and you can have a great day but even a few hours later they have all disappeared!!! I know the day after this video the beach was packed but only the odd cod was caught! Cheers Ian
Hi Andreas so glad you enjoyed the video I was very lucky to catch Chesil just right…. It doesn’t happen very often!! I will endeavour to keep you entertained…😂 thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Hi Mike I can tell you that one fillet was plenty per person they were wonderful fit healthy cod for sure!! Glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks as always cheers ian
Ah I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! The sound at times was a bit iffy due to the wind but it sort of gave an impression of the conditions (good excuse) Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
Ian, I think you hadn't posted a video for a time checked your channel and found that I had disconnected some how. Well back again and enjoyed your Cod session and thanks for that.👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣
Hi Glen so glad you found your way back to me!!😂😂 That actually was my last time fishing as unfortunately dad is really unwell so me and Nikki have been caring for him for about 5 weeks or so. Hopefully I will be out again soon when this awful weather improves!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
My word what a session mate unbelievable, Chris missed out big time, you were getting a wee bit excited 😂 really pleased for you ... Cheers Ian you take care 👍🎣🎣
Hi Stephen yes such a shame my buddy not there to share the memories of a great day ☹️ And yes I still get excitement and great enjoyment from catching fish even after all these years!!! May it never go away!! Thanks for your kind words and for your continued support cheers ian
Hi Simon thanks for your kind words so glad you enjoyed the video!! It makes all the effort worthwhile! Keep watching though they aren’t always as fish filled as that!! Cheers ian
Hi Matt so nice to hear from you! Really pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! Thanks for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Yes it’s such a shame as shared memories are so much better I find!!! Gives you stuff to talk about when the fishing is slow! However I’m sure he will be down on Chesil with me soon!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Fantastic Ian the cod king what a session well done you picked the right day and bait lets hope it keeps on giving you the best of sport right through the winter.
Hi again mate lovely to hear from you!!! Just lucky I picked the right day!!!! Doesn’t happen very often I must say!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Hi Ian so nice to hear from you again I’m glad you enjoyed the video and as you say lovely to see some fit healthy and relatively big codling!! Cheers ian
Hi Bert lovely to hear from you!! I love the east coast of Scotland I went to university in Aberdeen in the early 80s! Definitely colour in the water gets the coddies going!!! Cheers ian
Hi nick nice to hear from you again. Glad you enjoyed the video. It would be great if Brean had a good run of cod this winter wouldn’t it?! Hopefully they will arrive towards the end of October fingers crossed! Cheers ian
Hi Charlie thanks to Mrs C who gave me a pass at short notice when I realised conditions were going to be almost perfect!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
Hi lovely to hear from you! I can testify that the cod was as delicious as you remember it to be!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
What a cracking session Ian. If only we had sessions like that at Dungeness again. Long gone are those days unfortunately. Looks like i need a trip to Chesil. Bet Cod and chips are on the menu for the next few days😂😂. Great video as always 👍👍
Hi Andy I just think I got lucky choosing the right day for a session!! That said they were lovely codling very fit and healthy. I would recommend Chesil especially after a good blow! Cod was delicious I had some tonight with Mrs C!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Hi Warren I wish I had bought a ticket!!😂 I doubt I will have many days like that again…. Just lucky to have been in the right place at the right time!!! Thanks very much for watching cheers ian
Great session Ian . Amazing to be landing codling like that in daylight . Maybe its normal down there , but up here in the in E Scotland its Usually more of a night time pursuit unless the sea is very coloured and storm force rough . Always enjoy your videos . Tight lines mate
Hi lovely to hear from you! Normally Chesil not too good for coding in daylight but there was plenty of colour in the sea from three days of strong winds…. I imagine by now it will be a struggle in daylight again! Glad you enjoy the videos thanks for watching cheers ian
Hi Kevin yes thanks for the pass to Mrs C!!! I was sorry Chris couldn’t make it to share the memory but we heading back this Saturday I think!! Let’s hope he gets a couple of fish!! Thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Those are the days you dream about and sometimes get. A very well done. One thing im a great believer of is if your keeping a fish dispatch it as soon as possible dont leave them suffocating on the beach.
Hi Joanne lovely to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the video! I answer to your question as few as possible!!! I took two 5oz and three 6oz with me on the video…. I carry enough weight in my rucksack as it is!!! 😂 thanks for watching cheers ian
Very good session mate, bet Chris was so disappointed not to go with you. I hope one of them cod had his name on it tho . Great effort Ian appreciated as always 👍🏼🎣
Thanks for your kind words and yes both Chris and I were sorry he wasn’t there to share the enjoyment and shared experience ☹️ however I have left him some and we intend to go again this Saturday and hopefully he will get a few!🙏🤞 thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Use to have days regularly like that in the winter at orfordness east coast hope the cod turn up again one day in numbers watching this reminds me off how good we use to have it. Use to fish the ebb and bag up with half a dozen regularly shame how its gone good on you never fished Chesil i know it regularly produces 👍
Hi Karl lovely to hear from you! Unfortunately the fishing never seems to be as good as in the past with any consistency but the odd day like this is definitely good for the soul!!! Chesil has the ability to fish very well on occasion you just have to have a bit of luck on your side!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing glad you had a great day its great when it all comes together you cant beat a nice brace off cod tight lines and hope u get some more great catches ❤️👍
That's a cracking start to the season Ian, you knew the window was there and you had to take it!😂 I guess there must be a few in the Bc aswell, there were Cod carcasses washed up on Sandbay two days ago, who ever caught them had very good filleting skills 👏
Hi Mike yes I definitely picked the best day!! I would imagine the BC cod probably caught from a boat they usually not hitting the English side until mid October in any numbers. However I’m sure me and Chris will give the local beach a go in the next week or so!!! Thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Nice session . Thursday was the day after that blow up. Chesil can be a funny place miss it by a day or two and its tough going . Managed to get out on friday and had a few with my son : ) Top angling Ian : )
Hi Steven yes I knew Thursday was going to be the best day! Well done on the fish Friday… I guess today is going to be difficult again!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Epic session. If i caught 6 cod like that in Ireland I would fall over in disbelief. The cod fishing here has gone to shit. See so many uk youtubers fishing chesil. What a cracking spot it is!
Hi Terry so sorry that the cod fishing not so good over the Irish Sea ☹️ but I bet your bass fishing better than ours!!! Been fishing Chesil over 50 years now and that’s one of the better days!!! You must try it sometime!!! Cheers ian
Hi Steve glad you enjoyed the video!!! Couldn’t believe it when we drew them in the cup I fancied us for it!!! Hopefully we will give it a better go than we did at their place earlier in the season!!! HWTL!!! Cheers ian
Hi mate so glad you enjoyed the video!! I changed my rods in January for Chesil the new ones are penn tidal 420. Cast 6oz nicely sensitive tip and can handle a big fish! Cheers ian
Hi Ian I’m a relative new follower on your channel and I’m enjoying it very much so far. I usually fish from Weymouth pier across to West Bexington and anywhere in between but recently I’ve been looking at Abbotsbury as an option but not fished it yet. I was actually there last Thursday teatime and walked down the same route as you taking my dogs a walk to the devils teeth and back to the car park so probably walked past you on the other side of the bank. Keep up the great content especially along the fantastic Chesil beach and I’m looking forward to you next episode.
Hi Chris lovely to hear from you! What a shame you didn’t have a rod with you last Thursday!!! Abbotsbury always a good bet for a cod when there is good colour in the water I find!! I like Ferrybridge end too as the year gets near its close. Glad you are enjoying the channel thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
It seems like I fish with you vicariously 😂 Overseas atm. Hoping the conditions support a trip there on Mon 2nd. Excellent session and video as normal😊
Cracking session Ian. Good effort that. Did look difficult getting them over that surge near the beach. What rod are you using mate? Don’t recognise them. Look good though
Hi Alex glad you enjoyed watching!! Yes the backwash was very strong but the rods coped admirably! They are penn tidal 420. Cast a 6oz no problem sensitive tip but can handle big fish too!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Hi ian you ok pal, i bet your wingman was devo'ed when you told him what was going on , on your session. I can't wait for another 3 weeks and we shiould start seeing them doing there anual run up the Humber. My bait freezer is rammed with raps of blacks and squid ready hahaha. Well done ian you deserved a red letter day. Some lovely codling.
Ah Carl he wasn’t a happy bunny but I was sad too as it’s lovely to share days like that with your mate!! I hope you have a good winter cod season I seem to remember you saying they were a bit thin on the ground last year?? Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Hi Bob lovely to hear from you!!! I’ve looked at the weather forecast and really don’t think Chesil will be fishable for at least another week there doesn’t seem to be any day when the wind will drop enough but I’m definitely keeping my eye out as forecasts can be wrong!! Thanks for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
Hi fearghal lovely to hear from you glad you enjoyed the video! The rods are penn tidal 420….14’ long. Can cast 6oz easily nice bite detection and can handle big fish too! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Yes really sorry Chris not there to share the experience ☹️ I use 16lb mainline but also 100lb braid shockleader about four times the length of the rod and if I can get it on the reel when a fish is in the surf I feel more confident of getting it in…. Provided I have a good hookhold!! I do slacken off the drag a bit too so the backwash can take a big of line. Cheers ian
Hard work, a long walk, and being out there when most are doing something else or at home, funny the more you fish the more luck you have. Well deserved session, reminds of Lt. Dan in the Oscar winning film Forrest Gump, except I didn't hear you shouting at the weather.
Hi lovely to hear from you again!! I definitely picked the right day to go for sure!!! The weather was nice so I wasn’t going to shout at it 😂😂 thanks for watching cheers ian
Thank you Ian it finally makes me believe that the cod have finally returned after lot of years waiting, my winter rods r rusty and tried but after watching you fishing today it gives me a believe that the fish will return of the the essex coast again ,well done for reading the tides and weather, again great vid thank you 😊
Hi Richard I’m so pleased that my video has inspired you to get your rods out in search of a cod or two! I’ve sent the ones I didn’t catch east to Essex they should be there shortly! Good luck in your quest and thanks for watching cheers Ian
For the youngsters......Dragging it up the shingle 20yds ( which is like sandpapering the slimeboff it) then grabbing it by the gill covers with your fingers up inside the gills causing gill damage wouldn't be ok if it's going back If you're going to keep it which presumably you did then I guess there's an argument that it doesn't matter. But I hope it was quickly dispatched. Nice codling. If you get one there's often more they do shoal especially after winter storms. Get your next bait rug ready to unclip re clip while youre in range. 8 fat lugworm on a one hook clip down rig and 3/0 Aberdeen hook is the one.
Hi thanks for watching Clearly the fish I was going to keep were the ones you’re talking about…. I’m always respectful of the fish and gently return any not for the table! Cheers Ian
Cracking session Ian, well done buddy. We've not yet bumped in to each other as yet however, Aron did tell me that you'd been in to his shop just 1/2 hour before me last month. Hope to be able to say hello in person in the future. Tight lines.
Aaron did mention it actually I’m sure we will meet sometime I’m always bumping into people on the beach!!!! Glad you enjoyed the video take care cheers ian
Hi again in this video I was probably about 50 yards short of the dragons teeth which is less than a mile so you should be fine!!! Good luck mate tight lines cheers ian
Hi Melvin lovely to hear from you! So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your kind offer of help with the editing much appreciated but actually I really enjoy doing it myself even though I’m sure you would do a better job than me!😂😂 If the situation changes I will definitely let you know! Take care thanks again for watching cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing no worries Sir! 😊 you did great in editing your videos also. I already subscribed to watch more fishing session. Take care and more power to your channel Sir!
no no no ,how do you do it ,i was there yesterday until 1 this morning ,and blanked ,well except for a minute pout and only see 1 codling caught there was a lot of anglers about , i will watch the vid now just to see how its should be done ATB les
Ah Les so sorry!!! I guessed Thursday was going to be the day just lucky Mrs C allowed me time off!!! Was there any colour in the water??? It was very murky Thursday but I guess it was beginning to drop out by Friday!!?? Anyway enjoy the video mate!!! Cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing well done that man ,i was acting on your say so on the last vid to get down after the bad weather looks like i picked the wrong day ,any way after watching that im of to try and wash the green colour out of my skin ,ATB les
Hi John well I hope when you visit it doesn’t disappoint you!!!! I would certainly check the weather before coming anything over 20mph can be difficult!!! Good luck when you decide to fish it!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
great bit of cod fishing ,reminds me of years ago when dungie was the place to fish .
Hi lovely to hear from you! Never had the pleasure of fishing there though I’ve heard all the stories from years ago I bet it was a magical place when the big cod were in!!! Chesil a good early cod venue when conditions are right which fortunately this time they were!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
right place right time to do that realy well done thats a one off😃😃😃😃😃
Hi Trevor lovely to hear from you!
Yes I caught it just right that day for sure…. The following day there were only the odd few about apparently…. Lucky I wasn’t working and Mrs C gave me a fishing permission slip!😂😂😂 thanks for watching much appreciated cheers Ian
You have my upmost respect for keeping some fish and not all of them, therefore I have liked and subscribed to your channel, I am a lure fisherman in the Irish republic but the more I see this winter bait fishing makes me want to have a go myself, especially when the bass start to get scarce.
Hi Keith lovely to hear from you!!! Thank you for your kind words. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes the effort all worthwhile. I too enjoy lure fishing for bass but unfortunately the good marks are a fair drive from home though occasionally we have caught some nice fish on Chesil when they chase the whitebait and sprats early morning so I usually have a lure rod in my bag! I hope you manage to get out in winter for a few cod I’m not familiar with Eire sea fishing unfortunately! Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Cheers ian
Hello Ian, i was hoping to fish with bait for Bass, they can be caught here all year round but it is difficult with lures as i think they are less focused on bait fish and lean more to bottom feeding on crabs and worm.
I have recently been reading james leakyboots Battys book "the song of the solitary bass fisherman" he catches some beauties with his own approach, a real good read.
Looking forward to some more of your content.
@gosnest we have a sandy storm beach ten minutes from home in the Bristol Channel which me and Chris fish year round. Cod in winter and bass the rest of the year…. Very poor visibility so it’s lugworm first choice bait…. If you’re interested look back at previous videos of how we fish it…. Including a fantastic double figure bass for Chris!!! I hope you enjoy it!!! Tight lines mate!!👍🎣
I saw the huge bass your mate caught a while back, i was well impressed especially when she was returned, i am just 15 mins from the coast and estuary, we have cod in the river when it gets really cold, i must give it a go.
@gosnest let me know how you get on I will be interested in what you catch!! Tight lines!!
Incredible! Perfect example of reading the conditions and reaping your reward.
Hi Steven I must thank Mrs C for allowing me to go at short notice ie… 10 am Thursday 😂😂 these days don’t come often!!! Cheers ian
brilliant. great days fishing.
Cheers buddy nice to hear from you!! You been out fishing recently?? Glad you enjoyed the video!! Ian
@@ianclarkfishing yep i have got right back into the beach fishing, go out minimum once a week, had a chesil cod a few weeks back, been doing ok over sand point and weston beach. i am actually preferring the beach casting to the boat and lure fishing now.
@frankegoold that’s great! Haven’t been to sand point for a while I must give it a go soon for an early cod!!!!👍🎣
Excellent session which you richly deserve and it was a joy to watch! Keep up the top quality videos and enjoy those rare occasions when all the omens smile on you 🎣👍
Hi Duncan lovely to hear from you! So pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! I certainly don’t take days like that for granted they are rare beasts!! Cheers ian
That was pure art. That hook set-up and bait presentation.... beautiful!
Hi lovely to hear from you! Glad you thought my bait setup looked nice….. and fortunately the cod thought so too!!! I find a bit of bait elastic on the fresh lug holds it together nicely for longer and stops the small fish pecking it to bits! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Wow, that was awesome. Would love to get a trip there some time soon. Thanks for sharing!!
So glad you enjoyed the video Chesil doesn’t always fish as well as that but it’s a lovely venue I hope you enjoy fishing it soon!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Magic session Ian. Bella certainly watching over you brilliant 🎣🎣🎣
Yes she looked over me from the teeth on Thursday for sure!!! I still miss having her with me on Chesil!! Lovely to hear from you again!! Cheers ian
Hello Ian👋
What a fantastic session well done buddy top angling felt every moment like I was there when you was bringing the fish in through that swell top skills Ian a very enjoyable and entertaining video 👏👏👏tight lines Ian 🎣🎣👍👍
Hi again Levo I can’t thank you enough for your kind words!! I think using a GoPro on your head adds to the effect that the viewer sees exactly what I do which adds to the experience?? Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
How much excitement can one man take. Fantastic session Ian . Let’s hope the BC can produce as well . Very well done. Stay safe and tight lines. Mike.
Hi Mike yes Chesil cod arrive a month or two before the BC fish but signs are good for a bumper year 🤞🤞 thanks again for watching cheers ian
Great session at the dragon's teeth, bud. Done west bexington and Abbotsbury over the decades on all night sessions with great results..... Bar losing my camera one night 😢
Best PB was from Lady Bay, Clevedon 14 years ago on a mid October night. Cod, 14lb 3ozs. Got home by 11pm with no batteries for the camera. Spent midnight filleting and gutting the brute 😢😅
Don't ever trust me with cameras !!!!
@frederickpritchard994 hi Fred glad you enjoyed the video! Abbotsbury and Bexy usually produce a few cod for me every year but I got really lucky with this session for sure!! Thanks for watching cheers Ian
Great stuff 👏! 👍👍
Hi Richard I’m glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Fantastic Ian, really enjoyed watching that. What a session, great angling and patience bringing those in through the backwash. Cod and chips all round!
Ah very kind of you!!! Fortunately the cod took the bait well and hooks held in the surf!! Just about to eat one tonight … delicious!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Hell of a session fella well done :)
That’s very kind of you thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
nice session that well done
Hi Craig much appreciated thanks for watching cheers ian
Amazing fishing , always good when a plan come together and the fishing gods smile
Yes definitely a session to remember so often when conditions look great you go home disappointed but this was good for the soul!!! They aren’t always like that as you I’m sure know!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Fantastic catch well done
Hi Barry lovely to hear from you I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers Ian
@ianclarkfishing Well done again I used to fish Hayling Island with Frozen Black's on a Wishbone one night I turned up at Creek Road car Park when a group of Anglers had fished all day with nothing I fished three hours caught 3 cod about 5 or 6 pounds when they returned after Beer and Food they daw me packing up . NEVER Mind they said, whoa said I look at these Baby's lol they clapped me ony back and said Wow well done rough weather 8 oz weights punched against the wi d did the job
@barryellis8376 yes cod fishing can be just like that…. Get it right when they are in and you can have a great day but even a few hours later they have all disappeared!!! I know the day after this video the beach was packed but only the odd cod was caught! Cheers Ian
Hello Ian,what a great day fishing,very impressive,I’m a Weymouth chap myself which is one reason I just subscribed,keep up the good work.👍🏻
Hi Andreas so glad you enjoyed the video I was very lucky to catch Chesil just right…. It doesn’t happen very often!! I will endeavour to keep you entertained…😂 thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Great to see such a red letter style trip.
Hi Cameron lovely to hear from you!! Yes if only every trip was as successful as that!!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing hehe its great to watch many thanks nothing better than a good beach vid.
@cameroncameron2826 👍🎣
Spot on Ian , lots of effort and a great reward good on you
Hi lovely to hear from you thanks for your kind words and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Great session, one of those amazing days we all fish for.keep it coming.
Hi Brian yes that’s what keeps us going during the hard times!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Brilliant fishing Ian, you won't need many chips to go with them cod. Well done on a great days fishing. Thanks for the video.
Hi Mike I can tell you that one fillet was plenty per person they were wonderful fit healthy cod for sure!! Glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks as always cheers ian
Amazingly great fishing well done
Hi nick thanks very much I appreciate your taking the time to comment!!! Cheers ian
Brilliant, very enjoyable well done.
Thank you mate so glad you enjoyed the video!!! Cheers ian
Great fishing always Ian! The missis can’t moan bring home goodies like that 👌🏼
Ha ha no Mrs C fine she was treated to cod for tea last night!! Glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Just fantastic great session enjoyed the video 👍
Ah that’s very kind of you!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Thank you Ian that was excellent to watch.
Ah I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! The sound at times was a bit iffy due to the wind but it sort of gave an impression of the conditions (good excuse) Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
Ian, I think you hadn't posted a video for a time checked your channel and found that I had disconnected some how. Well back again and enjoyed your Cod session and thanks for that.👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣
Hi Glen so glad you found your way back to me!!😂😂 That actually was my last time fishing as unfortunately dad is really unwell so me and Nikki have been caring for him for about 5 weeks or so. Hopefully I will be out again soon when this awful weather improves!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing sorry to hear about your dad Ian and Nikki, hope all goes well for him.
@glencronin1592 cheers mate 👍
Great session . Enjoyed that video . Thanks
Hi thanks for your kind words I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian
amazing sesh mate , nice video, brean slosher
Ah thanks mate I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks as always for watching! Cheers ian
OUTSTANDING IAN,,,,,,,,.kind regards Mike. Norfolk
Hi Mike yes just one of those days when it all came together!!! They don’t happen very often unfortunately!!! Cheers ian
My word what a session mate unbelievable, Chris missed out big time, you were getting a wee bit excited 😂 really pleased for you ... Cheers Ian you take care 👍🎣🎣
Hi Stephen yes such a shame my buddy not there to share the memories of a great day ☹️ And yes I still get excitement and great enjoyment from catching fish even after all these years!!! May it never go away!! Thanks for your kind words and for your continued support cheers ian
Lovely bit of fishing,hats of to you sir.
You are very kind thanks so much for watching cheers ian
Brilliant Ian 👏 top session that well deserved 👍👍
Hi Chris lovely to hear from you again! Glad you enjoyed watching my fun!😂😂 take care mate thanks for watching cheers ian
Brilliant session exciting and some thing to eat at the end of it cheers good vid
Hi John so pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes the effort all worthwhile!! Cheers ian
Great session
Thanks for watching Pam glad you enjoyed the video cheers ian
Amazing session Ian !! Loved it cheers 🥂
Hi Glen thanks for watching so glad you enjoyed the video!! And thanks too for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Brilliant result mate
Cheers James hopefully they will appear at Brean in a month or so!!🤞🤞🎣
Just started watching you Ian. Loved the video and congratulations on the great catch 👍 can't beat fresh cod 👍
Hi Simon thanks for your kind words so glad you enjoyed the video!! It makes all the effort worthwhile! Keep watching though they aren’t always as fish filled as that!! Cheers ian
Brilliant sport !
Hi Adrian yes a special session for sure they don’t happen very often unfortunately!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Superb. I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you.
Hi Matt so nice to hear from you! Really pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! Thanks for taking the time to comment cheers ian
Well done I am pleased for you, its great when it all comes good. Shame chris wasnt there to share it
Yes it’s such a shame as shared memories are so much better I find!!! Gives you stuff to talk about when the fishing is slow! However I’m sure he will be down on Chesil with me soon!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Some session that , nice one, great video 👍👍🤠
Hi again lovely to hear from you!!! Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the video your support much appreciated cheers ian
Wonderful session Ian. Well done.
Hi Gordon thanks for your kind words and support it’s much appreciated cheers ian
some cracking fish there
Hi Daz lovely to hear from you! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
Fantastic Ian the cod king what a session well done you picked the right day and bait lets hope it keeps on giving you the best of sport right through the winter.
Hi again mate lovely to hear from you!!! Just lucky I picked the right day!!!! Doesn’t happen very often I must say!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Great video again mate and nice to see so many codling turned up well done mate 🎣👍
Hi Ian so nice to hear from you again I’m glad you enjoyed the video and as you say lovely to see some fit healthy and relatively big codling!! Cheers ian
Top fishing Again Ian & lovey video 👏👏
Hi Gary lovely once again to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching cheers ian
That was like a 1980s session 👍👍 ,, well done for making the effort,, I fish the Arbroath area myself jst waiting on a decent easterly to stir it up
Hi Bert lovely to hear from you!! I love the east coast of Scotland I went to university in Aberdeen in the early 80s! Definitely colour in the water gets the coddies going!!! Cheers ian
very beatiful place and best fishing spot
Yes Chesil is truly magical! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Well done Chris nice fish lovely to see some good fish come out👏👏
Thanks for watching much appreciated!!! Ps … it’s ian (Chris my absent fishing buddy) 😂
Sorry about that half a sleep at the time Ian 😂
@sidcup1421 no problem mate!!! Cheers ian
Nice stamp of codling ian well done👍
Hi mate yes they were all nice fish in very good condition and fit too!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Great session Ian, hope Brean and Berrow fish as well this winter. Tight lines. Cheers
Hi nick nice to hear from you again. Glad you enjoyed the video. It would be great if Brean had a good run of cod this winter wouldn’t it?! Hopefully they will arrive towards the end of October fingers crossed! Cheers ian
Was a good watch that
Ah so pleased that you enjoyed the video it makes it all worthwhile!!! Cheers ian
great video Ian you got the rewards you deserved, by reading the conditions spot on well done🐟🐟
Hi Charlie thanks to Mrs C who gave me a pass at short notice when I realised conditions were going to be almost perfect!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
Great session Ian let’s hope for many more nice one
Hi John lovely to hear from you I think the prospects for later this year are very good!!! Fingers crossed! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Well done Ian great session 🎣
Hi Paul very kind of you thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
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I left the UK many years ago and I do miss the taste of fresh cod, I think it's one of the most delicious fish.
Hi lovely to hear from you! I can testify that the cod was as delicious as you remember it to be!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing thanks Ian👍
@JohnnysCafe_ 👍🎣
Awesome session Ian. Well done 👏. Fresh Cod for tea. Regards Paul 🎣🎣🎣
Hi again Paul lovely to hear from you!! Just eaten some tonight with Mrs C and it was delicious!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Wow great to see Ian wish I lived near the sea could you send me one in the post lol
Ha ha!! Sorry mate already eaten!!! Delicious! Thanks for watching! Cheers ian
Great video again ian 👍 you definitely know chesil beach 💯👌👍
Thanks Leighton well I have my moments 😂😂 makes up for all the poor sessions and good for the soul!!🎣🎣 cheers buddy all the best ian
Nice session Ian some Prime codling there well done mate
Hi Colin thanks very much and for your response much appreciated cheers ian
Cracking session Ian 👌 well done mate 👍
Ah that’s very kind of you!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment it’s much appreciated cheers ian
What a cracking session Ian. If only we had sessions like that at Dungeness again. Long gone are those days unfortunately. Looks like i need a trip to Chesil. Bet Cod and chips are on the menu for the next few days😂😂. Great video as always 👍👍
Hi Andy I just think I got lucky choosing the right day for a session!! That said they were lovely codling very fit and healthy. I would recommend Chesil especially after a good blow! Cod was delicious I had some tonight with Mrs C!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
brilliant session.
Cheers Allen much appreciated! Ian
Wow ,what a session, well done Ian. Bet Chris is kicking himself lol.
Hi eddy yes such a shame chris couldn’t make it!☹️ I’m sure he is itching to get out soon!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Your so right, that dont happen to often! Cod almighty!, hope you bought a lottery ticket on the way home. 🇬🇧👍
Hi Warren I wish I had bought a ticket!!😂 I doubt I will have many days like that again…. Just lucky to have been in the right place at the right time!!! Thanks very much for watching cheers ian
Great session Ian . Amazing to be landing codling like that in daylight . Maybe its normal down there , but up here in the in E Scotland its Usually more of a night time pursuit unless the sea is very coloured and storm force rough . Always enjoy your videos . Tight lines mate
Hi lovely to hear from you! Normally Chesil not too good for coding in daylight but there was plenty of colour in the sea from three days of strong winds…. I imagine by now it will be a struggle in daylight again! Glad you enjoy the videos thanks for watching cheers ian
Well, all I can say is praise be to Mrs C and well done you, poor old Chris dipped out again 🤦♂️😂😂🐟🎣
Hi Kevin yes thanks for the pass to Mrs C!!! I was sorry Chris couldn’t make it to share the memory but we heading back this Saturday I think!! Let’s hope he gets a couple of fish!! Thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Weather looks great,so you’re bound to smash it 🤞🐟🎣💪
@kevinbuckler1085 ha ha that’s a blank coming then!!😂😂
Hope not,for either of you 🤞🎣🐟
@kevinbuckler1085 🤞
Those are the days you dream about and sometimes get. A very well done. One thing im a great believer of is if your keeping a fish dispatch it as soon as possible dont leave them suffocating on the beach.
Hi Adrian thanks for your kind words and I take on board your concerns too. Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching cheers ian
Excellent don't come often, great result , how many leads do you take and size please.
Hi Joanne lovely to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the video! I answer to your question as few as possible!!! I took two 5oz and three 6oz with me on the video…. I carry enough weight in my rucksack as it is!!! 😂 thanks for watching cheers ian
Great to see the excitement, even after all the years of fishing - Hopefully some left for my trip early next week !
I’ve definitely left you a couple mate!!! You never lose the joy of landing a few nice fish thankfully!!!! Cheers as always for watching!! Ian
Very good session mate, bet Chris was so disappointed not to go with you. I hope one of them cod had his name on it tho . Great effort Ian appreciated as always 👍🏼🎣
Thanks for your kind words and yes both Chris and I were sorry he wasn’t there to share the enjoyment and shared experience ☹️ however I have left him some and we intend to go again this Saturday and hopefully he will get a few!🙏🤞 thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing brilliant mate, let’s hope there still there , best of luck 👍🏼🎣
@motorsnutts6594 🎣👍🙏
Hell of a session, awesome effort 🎣🎣👌
Hi Tom lovely to hear from you thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the video cheers ian
Use to have days regularly like that in the winter at orfordness east coast hope the cod turn up again one day in numbers watching this reminds me off how good we use to have it. Use to fish the ebb and bag up with half a dozen regularly shame how its gone good on you never fished Chesil i know it regularly produces 👍
Hi Karl lovely to hear from you! Unfortunately the fishing never seems to be as good as in the past with any consistency but the odd day like this is definitely good for the soul!!! Chesil has the ability to fish very well on occasion you just have to have a bit of luck on your side!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing glad you had a great day its great when it all comes together you cant beat a nice brace off cod tight lines and hope u get some more great catches ❤️👍
@karlfriend5479 👍🎣
That's a cracking start to the season Ian, you knew the window was there and you had to take it!😂 I guess there must be a few in the Bc aswell, there were Cod carcasses washed up on Sandbay two days ago, who ever caught them had very good filleting skills 👏
Hi Mike yes I definitely picked the best day!! I would imagine the BC cod probably caught from a boat they usually not hitting the English side until mid October in any numbers. However I’m sure me and Chris will give the local beach a go in the next week or so!!! Thanks as always for watching much appreciated cheers ian
Nice session . Thursday was the day after that blow up. Chesil can be a funny place miss it by a day or two and its tough going . Managed to get out on friday and had a few with my son : ) Top angling Ian : )
Hi Steven yes I knew Thursday was going to be the best day! Well done on the fish Friday… I guess today is going to be difficult again!!! Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
Epic session. If i caught 6 cod like that in Ireland I would fall over in disbelief. The cod fishing here has gone to shit. See so many uk youtubers fishing chesil. What a cracking spot it is!
Hi Terry so sorry that the cod fishing not so good over the Irish Sea ☹️ but I bet your bass fishing better than ours!!! Been fishing Chesil over 50 years now and that’s one of the better days!!! You must try it sometime!!! Cheers ian
excellent mate cracking fish. hopefully newcastle win tonight against man city
Hi Steve glad you enjoyed the video!!! Couldn’t believe it when we drew them in the cup I fancied us for it!!! Hopefully we will give it a better go than we did at their place earlier in the season!!! HWTL!!! Cheers ian
Brilliant result tonight…. And revenge on Man U beckons in the next round!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
nice video ian no it dont happen very often brilliant
Hi lovely to hear from you!! Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Cheers ian
Hi Ian another good vid thanks,
May I ask are the Penn rods you use are they the MK2 Penn rampage 3piece
15ft 9ins long.thanks
Hi mate so glad you enjoyed the video!! I changed my rods in January for Chesil the new ones are penn tidal 420. Cast 6oz nicely sensitive tip and can handle a big fish! Cheers ian
Hi Ian I’m a relative new follower on your channel and I’m enjoying it very much so far. I usually fish from Weymouth pier across to West Bexington and anywhere in between but recently I’ve been looking at Abbotsbury as an option but not fished it yet. I was actually there last Thursday teatime and walked down the same route as you taking my dogs a walk to the devils teeth and back to the car park so probably walked past you on the other side of the bank. Keep up the great content especially along the fantastic Chesil beach and I’m looking forward to you next episode.
Hi Chris lovely to hear from you! What a shame you didn’t have a rod with you last Thursday!!! Abbotsbury always a good bet for a cod when there is good colour in the water I find!! I like Ferrybridge end too as the year gets near its close. Glad you are enjoying the channel thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian
It seems like I fish with you vicariously 😂 Overseas atm. Hoping the conditions support a trip there on Mon 2nd. Excellent session and video as normal😊
Hi lovely to hear from you! I hope you get back and enjoy a good day on Chesil!! So pleased you enjoyed the video! Cheers ian
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Cracking session Ian. Good effort that. Did look difficult getting them over that surge near the beach. What rod are you using mate? Don’t recognise them. Look good though
Hi Alex glad you enjoyed watching!! Yes the backwash was very strong but the rods coped admirably! They are penn tidal 420. Cast a 6oz no problem sensitive tip but can handle big fish too!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Hi Ian any up coming vids missing your days out 😊
Hi mate just finishing one off now I will put it up tomorrow!!!! Thanks I hope you enjoy it when you watch!! Cheers ian
Hi ian you ok pal, i bet your wingman was devo'ed when you told him what was going on , on your session. I can't wait for another 3 weeks and we shiould start seeing them doing there anual run up the Humber. My bait freezer is rammed with raps of blacks and squid ready hahaha. Well done ian you deserved a red letter day. Some lovely codling.
Ah Carl he wasn’t a happy bunny but I was sad too as it’s lovely to share days like that with your mate!! I hope you have a good winter cod season I seem to remember you saying they were a bit thin on the ground last year?? Thanks as always for watching cheers ian
After storm Ciaran I think I can guess where you are going this weekend. I bet the seabed is littered with food.
Hi Bob lovely to hear from you!!! I’ve looked at the weather forecast and really don’t think Chesil will be fishable for at least another week there doesn’t seem to be any day when the wind will drop enough but I’m definitely keeping my eye out as forecasts can be wrong!! Thanks for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian
nice fishing..what rods are you using,,i like the look of them
Hi fearghal lovely to hear from you glad you enjoyed the video! The rods are penn tidal 420….14’ long. Can cast 6oz easily nice bite detection and can handle big fish too! Thanks for watching cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing thanks for the reply i will look them up 👍
@fearghalmorrissey2601 🎣👍
Bet Chris was happy missing that! 😂 what mainline do you have to get in past the backwash?
Yes really sorry Chris not there to share the experience ☹️ I use 16lb mainline but also 100lb braid shockleader about four times the length of the rod and if I can get it on the reel when a fish is in the surf I feel more confident of getting it in…. Provided I have a good hookhold!! I do slacken off the drag a bit too so the backwash can take a big of line. Cheers ian
Hard work, a long walk, and being out there when most are doing something else or at home, funny the more you fish the more luck you have. Well deserved session, reminds of Lt. Dan in the Oscar winning film Forrest Gump, except I didn't hear you shouting at the weather.
Hi lovely to hear from you again!! I definitely picked the right day to go for sure!!! The weather was nice so I wasn’t going to shout at it 😂😂 thanks for watching cheers ian
Thank you Ian it finally makes me believe that the cod have finally returned after lot of years waiting, my winter rods r rusty and tried but after watching you fishing today it gives me a believe that the fish will return of the the essex coast again ,well done for reading the tides and weather, again great vid thank you 😊
Hi Richard I’m so pleased that my video has inspired you to get your rods out in search of a cod or two! I’ve sent the ones I didn’t catch east to Essex they should be there shortly! Good luck in your quest and thanks for watching cheers Ian
My lad had just been watching with me (6 year old ) and straight away was like dad when are you going to go
Hi James start them young I say!!! My dad took me fishing when I was 3 and I’ve been hooked since!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
Are they daiwa tournament rods your using ?
Hi Stuart no they are penn tidal 420. I like them they cast 6oz no problem sensitive tip but can manage big fish too! Cheers ian
For the youngsters......Dragging it up the shingle 20yds ( which is like sandpapering the slimeboff it) then grabbing it by the gill covers with your fingers up inside the gills causing gill damage wouldn't be ok if it's going back
If you're going to keep it which presumably you did then I guess there's an argument that it doesn't matter. But I hope it was quickly dispatched.
Nice codling. If you get one there's often more they do shoal especially after winter storms. Get your next bait rug ready to unclip re clip while youre in range. 8 fat lugworm on a one hook clip down rig and 3/0 Aberdeen hook is the one.
Hi thanks for watching
Clearly the fish I was going to keep were the ones you’re talking about…. I’m always respectful of the fish and gently return any not for the table! Cheers Ian
Cracking session Ian, well done buddy. We've not yet bumped in to each other as yet however, Aron did tell me that you'd been in to his shop just 1/2 hour before me last month. Hope to be able to say hello in person in the future. Tight lines.
Aaron did mention it actually I’m sure we will meet sometime I’m always bumping into people on the beach!!!! Glad you enjoyed the video take care cheers ian
some good eating there
Hi Lee yes I’ve just shared one with Mrs C… shallow fried in breadcrumbs delicious!!!! Cheers ian
HI Ian an update to my last post im going there on tuesday the 17 th haw far ish was the walk from the car park, I can do a mile but not much more.
Hi again in this video I was probably about 50 yards short of the dragons teeth which is less than a mile so you should be fine!!! Good luck mate tight lines cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing thank you
@allenbrown8158 🎣👍
Amazing video Sir! Just wondering if maybe you are looking for or planning to hire a video editor? I'd love to edit these kind of videos. :)
Hi Melvin lovely to hear from you! So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your kind offer of help with the editing much appreciated but actually I really enjoy doing it myself even though I’m sure you would do a better job than me!😂😂 If the situation changes I will definitely let you know! Take care thanks again for watching cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing no worries Sir! 😊 you did great in editing your videos also. I already subscribed to watch more fishing session. Take care and more power to your channel Sir!
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no no no ,how do you do it ,i was there yesterday until 1 this morning ,and blanked ,well except for a minute pout and only see 1 codling caught there was a lot of anglers about , i will watch the vid now just to see how its should be done ATB les
Ah Les so sorry!!! I guessed Thursday was going to be the day just lucky Mrs C allowed me time off!!! Was there any colour in the water??? It was very murky Thursday but I guess it was beginning to drop out by Friday!!?? Anyway enjoy the video mate!!! Cheers ian
@@ianclarkfishing well done that man ,i was acting on your say so on the last vid to get down after the bad weather looks like i picked the wrong day ,any way after watching that im of to try and wash the green colour out of my skin ,ATB les
Cracking session there Ian, and an excellent video,, thanks for sharing 🎣🎣👍👍
Can i know the name of beach place ?
@troywales983 I’m sure you will catch next time Les!!🙏🙏🙏
You have sold it to me I'm going to checil
Hi John well I hope when you visit it doesn’t disappoint you!!!! I would certainly check the weather before coming anything over 20mph can be difficult!!! Good luck when you decide to fish it!! Thanks for watching cheers ian
looks great but the wind was driving me up the wall so couldnt watch it all, sorry
Hi Ian no problem it’s obviously an issue in strong winds not much I could do about it I’m afraid! Cheers ian