Wonderful filming and the sounds of the waves lapping and waders behind you . These features set your channel apart from the rest . Sitting at home in Scotland with winter temps and rain streaming down the windows, this is lovely to see. Well done on the bass , what a brilliant session and many thanks for the great entertainment . Tight lines

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Many thanks! Sorry about your weather , it’s raining today if that helps

Seals have learned that fish caught and put back are easier to catch, brilliant video as always.

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Ha clever little sea pigs

Just read (for the first time!) your notes. It’s a shame you have to justify your actions when to any experienced sea (bass) angler you are really ethical in your actions and approach. Thanks for your videos which I really appreciate.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks ! Not everyone reads them I think it’s just addressing the usual objections I’ve had over the years. Appreciate your input

@rayharvey1339

8 күн бұрын

Cracking video what a great session

A really great day's fishing, thanks for sharing it with us. I did most of my bass fishing in the late 1950s and our approach was completely different back then. Our ideal sized fish was one between 10 and 12 inches (25 -30cm), i.e., pan size, anything larger were returned, a 42cm one definitely would have been put back. The largest bass I ever saw was 8lb, it featured on the front page of the local newspaper. By the way I did all of my fishing off of the Sussex coast near where we lived.

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Interesting to know that thanks Tony

Awesome again Matt a good days fishing in all my days fishing Hastings and Stleonards or other East Sussex beaches never saw a seal weather report cold with a fair bit of rain. Happy catching from Australia Nick

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Hello mate - glad we have the sun and its warmer here! Seals are taking over

Great video. You weren't joking when you said you were surrounded by seals. 😂😂😂

Great video as usual. Goes to prove what I’ve always thought and experienced through my nearly 65 years of fishing is that bass are relatively easy to catch once you have located them, the trouble usually is “how do yo locate them?” I remember a session in West Pembroke many years ago fishing at midday from a rock mark in gin clear water and it was almost a fish a cast on a Rapala J13 for about 20 minutes and then they were gone. Fished the same mark in identical conditions with the same lure for the next couple of days and not a sniff! Interesting to see so many seals in your video and it begs the question were they trying to trap the bass against the shore in order to predate them or were they attracted to the area in the first place by the feeding bass. Have you ever had similar success on that mark or do you think that it was a one-off where a number of factors all aligned perfectly to give you a great session of fishing?

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

It’s a one off but I knew a mark further down that produces on the ebb so I followed them down tide. The skill in bass angling is finding them when they are finicky and not feeding! That’s when these full time guides earn there salt - thanks David you make some good thoughtful input just what we Saltwater anglers welcome here

Wow, what an amazing day! Loads of bass and beautiful weather. Thank you for sharing the experience. The seals are popping up like a game of Whac a Mole!

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

What a mole seal love it !

What a days fishing, I think those seals were amazed by how easy you made it looked 😂 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate - glad you watched this one

Lovely video. Captures the summer lure session perfectly.

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Many thanks! That was my aim , thanks for your support as always Ian

Nice day by the looks of it. So many seals, looks like something out of Dagon, perfect eating size bass….

Great session Matt. Well done.

Wow... a really sunny (hatless 😅) day & a constant flow of 'punters' !! Any angler's dream with that superlative kit. 🧜‍♂️🙏🍺 Applause from Barcelona.

@SaltwaterAngler

Күн бұрын

🤙

Nice one Matt 👍, you certainly had a great day there mate, some beautiful fish too. I thought at first my eyes 👀 decieved me ??? But no it was seals out there. Again nice one mate 👍. Cheers Les.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Les

Always enjoy watching your videos Matt, always interesting and full of enthusiasm and a smattering of excitement 😀. Do you enjoy every minute ??? Of course you do. Keep them coming. Les.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

I’m set up for a blank next session ! But yes very enjoyable

@lesliecrowther7004

8 күн бұрын

No Matt, 😊 you don't do blanks, 😅😅

What to comment here. Brits should be lucky to have bass that will hit lures during the day. Here, catching bass during the day is turbo capital catch. U catch more bass in one session than me or my friends catch in a whole year. Temperature changed, so we got bluefish now. Dont get me wrong, bluefish is good for spinning, but it takes a lot of gear. Greetings from south Croatia

Another great video Matt, you make it look easy, cheers mate !

@SaltwaterAngler

Күн бұрын

Ha ! Some days it just clicks - you should see me try and walk over slippery rocks - not so easy🤣

Awesome video man!! I just recorded a bass fishing video for my channel and it’s cool to see how other people are doing!! I love watching your videos, keep up the good work!! 🎣🤝🎣

Matt the seal whisperer, got them rounding up the bass for you. Great session !

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Good call!

Fantastic session!Seals keeping the bass from leaving the area, that’s some team work right there. Brilliant edit as well! 🔥👏👏👏

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate

Can’t beat it, what more can life offer

Fabulous day for you Matt, plenty of your precious bass. Great video in beautiful surroundings. Thanks for sharing 👏👏👏

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Pleased to share

Cracking days fishing Matt - the days we all dream about bit rarely have. Top angling buddy.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

I know right and between me and you I had 8 more fish I didn’t film !

Great video. Appreciate the notes and learning bits from the comments, too. 👍

Yes awesome

Awesome video. The fishing was amazing for me to watch, and the sound of the waves sent my young daughter to sleep.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Ha ! Better than the telly tubbys

I didn't know we had rocks that size in Sussex..

Once I seen the seals I thought your fishing was finished, just goes to show you… great video as always Mat

@tomasdevine7756

Күн бұрын

At my mark I know I have a better chance when I see the seal the same one always shows up.

I can't believe how many fish you caught and how many there must be in those waters. Also the amount of seals was nuts. Tight lines Matt 😊

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate yea was a terrific day. Always learning and showed seals aren’t always hunting.

Matt thanks Exactly what I needed to see today Great scenery great fishing and good fun that rod performed so well I'm impressed Thanks again for your hard work Niall

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate it was a good day. I’m loving the rod too.

What a fantastic session mate shows shallow flowing tide brings them in lovely video 👍👍🎣

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Yes good spot, we prefer the bigger tides here in sussex

I could not believe what i was watching. To me it looked like a huge number of seals were showing of on your mark. Was thinking i must be wrong, i mean it cannot be that you catch so much bass between the seals. So i was more than surprised to hear you say that they were in fact seals. Unbellievable that the fish were still there. Enjoyed your video a lot, thanks for the upload. Greetz from Stipo from Holland

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Thanks mate - Yes for some reason it looked so bassy i knew id catch and show the seals how to do it !

The only way you will blank is ! Is, you forget to attach a lure to the end of your line 🤔 lol 😆 😂 or go to your favourite spot and find you haven't put your gear in the car.

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

No one would ever do that !

@lesliecrowther7004

7 күн бұрын

@SaltwaterAngler Don't you believe it !!! Between you, me, and the four walls, and yes your sworn to secrecy !!! I went out one a few years ago now, in the car of we go, get there, Rods Box Bait, down to the beach open box ?? Not a bloody reel in site ##××*****%%^***&& Cleaned, oiled, and yes not in the frigging box, still in the shed. Your the one I've ever told.

I remember a few years ago on the south coast seeing a seal was a real treat and when not fishing still is , but they seem to be around in numbers nowadays which makes me believe our waters are not a low in fish stocks as we thought. And I've had days when they completely ruin the sport and fishing is terrible, however it's nice to see they didn't have that impact on your day another great video

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Some good balanced comments there thanks. Yea they could be here in numbers because there are so few fish in their feeding grounds further out ?

What a day . Thanks for a great video Matt.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, come with me next time !

great vid ,what a session, thanks Matt

Been waiting on this video since getting your email about the Bass being back lol

What a session Matt! So much for the theory about fishing for bass in bright conditions not being favourable.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Bright sunlight may be an issue over very clear water but here in the sandstone , chalk and gulley water it makes less difference

Amazing video and channel Matt, session of dreams, well my dreams, you caught more in this one than I have all year lol

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, these days do happen . My next session after this was two tiny bass smaller than the lure !

I always like watching your YT vids, Matt. Another BIG 👍🏻s up

@SaltwaterAngler

6 күн бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

Well in Matt. Be interested to see if they take any fish off the line this year, had them grab a live bait the other day inside 😅 that gave a nice bite 👀

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Yep they haven't learnt this trick yet fortunately- Blimey yea i've had them take mackerel of the line in Wales.

Love your videos! my dad's moving south and I was hoping to catch him some dinner, my current rod is a 2-8g ultra light I'm guessing I'll need something a little stronger to land a seabass?

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

`Not necessarily ! in certain situations you could land a bass on that. but 30g rods a go-to weighting

Wow incredible you smashed it ❤

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Well more to do with finding feeding bass than any angling skill.

Another great video 👍

Great session Matt!

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Hello Sir thanks for watching again!

Damn, that's some fishing, and really good ones too.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Nice thanks for watching , I enjoyed reliving this day too

I've never seen so many Seals in one area before lol What a session Matt

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Yea was wierd Shug but now I have the confidence

Anither great video Matt, still yet to get my first on a lure but its coming! Can I ask what leader you use, lenght, BS and knot?

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Covered many times in the channel flourocarbon 18lb FG knot 7-9ft depending on water clarity. As for brands check out the website in description

Great video, Loved the seal bit! Thanks - L C

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Yea quite strange that bit !

Great session, lots of decent sized bass there too.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Hi Luke , yes a good day- have been down your way recently too

Great to see a good session Matt. I've used the 12gr Tobis Ammo, always works when things are slow and encourages strikes.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Nice fishing,quality content as per usual 😉

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Nice one mate, looks like you had a good time. 👍😎

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Great day yes and thanks for your support

Lovely Great vid.👍

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great little video with some nice Bass. Little Q about the rod: Those Skyline rods are only about 7’ 6” so does the shortness limit casting range ? It seems a bit short for sea fishing. I normally go for a 9’ to 10’ rod and wonder if I am misunderstanding something ?

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

It’s often debated but I love this shorter length now. Advantages include underarm or back casts flicking out lures so when you have cliffs behind you. You can cast all day vey light weight. Remember this is for my area if you asked a Cornish estuary angling they would say 9ft - no need to cast far here though . Quality important too

@dmp2000uk

8 күн бұрын

@@SaltwaterAngler Good point about the back cast and lightness. Horses for courses. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Hi mate I live near the sea south coast Emsworth what to buy on a budget i need it all thanks 😊👍🏻😀

The seals are there for a reason. Beautiful day, great film.

See the seal pop up at 0:16 and instantly thought - There must be fish about.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Ha ha just look a few seconds later !

Lovely fishing! Congratz! Cheers By RecordaçõesdePesca channel! 🎣🐟👍💯

Very interesting with all those seals about. I don't let them put me off now as i have caught plenty with them about. Great video! have you done the draw for that lure rod yet?

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks yes draw was done details on the community tab and under the original video

Great video makes it look easy but I've fished that spot many times but not as successfully as that, cheers

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Needs the right conditions I think.

This is a spot I've been tryna get down to for awhile, gonna have to give it a go this week

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Go for it !

Cracking video that mate, never seen so many seals in one place at a time like that 😮 do you mind me asking where abouts this location is?

What is the orange glittery lure ?

Good work mate! What’s your camera set up?

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Insta 360x3 and iPhone 13 DJI mini2 for the drone shot.

Nice video mate lovely to see lots of bass would you recommend around 5 miles from Eastbourne pier cause I wanna lure fish but I don’t want to go so far lol

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Just go off the beach . Bigger tides best

Did you keep any for the dinner plate ? There must have been 1 or 2 of legal size

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

This is in the video description

Those seals 😊

Great vid and not that you need to but great notes,great channel and great info as always quick question tho I know legal size is 42 cm but what size do you think is the cutoff for taking ? If this makes sense ?cheers rich 👍🏻🎣

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Hi Rich yes it does make sense one fat 55 maybe as long as there’s a few around

@richardcook7166

8 күн бұрын

Great thanks , out tomorrow morning probably a blank but nice to get out 👍🏻

Just subbed Sweet vid man just started my own channel and love it keep up the good work

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Welcome to saltwater angler and welcome to KZread creating !

Nice

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Thanks

Great watch that mr saltwater .. certainly gets my seal of approval 🙄 looks like a sandy Andy will go on my shopping list for a forthcoming trial ….. just wont mention it to the wife … she will think I’m on my second midlife crisis 😮

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Great commenting as usual Sir!

Take your .243 next time 😂

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

🙄 nooo I’m trying to get over my seal hatred !

Lovely days fishing there Matt I was told if the seals are around fishing will be rubbish. You just proved otherwise 👍👍

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Absolutely

At 0.59 was that a diver putting the bass on 🤣🤣🤣

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Rumbled !

Did you lose any Fish to the Seals ?

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

No ! They haven’t developed that skill yet

Why is it I keep reading go early hours before light starts picking up when you're in bright sunshine Matt? Talk about confusing😢

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

I’ll tell you exactly why- more than one thing can be true. Big tides in Sussex are at 13:00hrs - 14:00hrs also a good time . Because we don’t have gin clear water sun overhead won’t put fish off. Early mornings more applicable when daylight hours are less - October for example each mark fishes better at certain parts of the tide.

@markstacey6082

8 күн бұрын

@@SaltwaterAngler thanks for that Matt clears it up some what . Will be off to St Mary's bay either tomorrow or Thurs.....early hours 😉 to try get back in the swing, hopefully the ole back holds up 😀

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Good luck mate, as i say let me know how it goes.

0.56 seconds did I see a seals head pop up.

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

Err not just 0.56 ! Did you watch the whole video?

and poeple say when you see seadogs dont bother trying

@SaltwaterAngler

7 күн бұрын

Exactly

How many cameras you broken now🤷🏻‍♂️😆

Allways amazing that sea anglers don't use a net especially when you are dragging fish over rocks and then releasing them ! Great sport but try to remember not only anglers watching 🤔

@SaltwaterAngler

8 күн бұрын

This has been dealt with in the video description.