CompactAngler

CompactAngler

Hi and welcome to my channel.
I am based in the south-east coast UK and as you could guess from the name I like to use light and compact fishing gear.
I will be doing some equipment reviews and lots of fishing, both fresh and saltwater, so stay tuned and of course if you like my videos, then please subscribe for more!

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  • @Reeldinghylife
    @Reeldinghylife10 күн бұрын

    Love the channel bro ! Just subscribed to the channel ❤ have a peak at some of our missions out in New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler8 күн бұрын

    Thanks mate! I’ll take a look for sure👍

  • @peterhebbes
    @peterhebbes13 күн бұрын

    Brilliant 👍. I'm heading to pefkos later in July and taking some travel rods and my Shimano OC 8000s. Is it better to lure fish from the beach? Or does bait fishing work as good please? Any tips would be greatly appreciated please as I'm generally a fresh water/lake angler

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler13 күн бұрын

    I think given the right circumstances both work well. If you want to fish with baits, make sure you have access to deep water…bait fishing will work better. Personally I like lure fishing more, so that’s my preference. Have a great trip and tight lines!

  • @peterhebbes
    @peterhebbes13 күн бұрын

    @@compactangler I'll definitely bring some lures with me then thank you. Hopefully find some deeper water to go at while I'm there. I looked at some boat trips but they looked expensive for just a few hours. I have a week to find some spots anyway. Thank you for your reply 👍 tight lines

  • @hesalovelybuoy5944
    @hesalovelybuoy594413 күн бұрын

    are there any aliexpress alternatives to these

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler13 күн бұрын

    Probably yes, but I wouldn’t trust the quality on the long run.

  • @Bager47
    @Bager47Ай бұрын

    nice fishing 👍 where is this place?

  • @roystheboy
    @roystheboyАй бұрын

    Where was this

  • @jimbojet8728
    @jimbojet8728Ай бұрын

    What a corker! I bet that’s a rare occurrence. A beautiful Bass for supper. You can’t beat that.

  • @MoneyMiami
    @MoneyMiamiАй бұрын

    Dude I love your setups, those rods are sick !

  • @Thecat1612
    @Thecat16122 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @timucinturkylmaz5678
    @timucinturkylmaz56783 ай бұрын

    OMG Unluckly . 😵‍💫 However , very nice video and fishing advanture . ! ✌

  • @user-zg2tx8pe7o
    @user-zg2tx8pe7o3 ай бұрын

    Because of this video, I bought the Prox Micro SALT 70MLTC, so thanks for the tips! I'm keen on also getting their Prox Viceo Tele shorty which seems to be an ultra compact rod perfect for my car but it's out of stock everywhere :(

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler3 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome mate, tight lines! P.S: Good luck with the Prox Viceo🤞

  • @PhillmcCrakin
    @PhillmcCrakin5 ай бұрын

    What bite trace where you using?? Awesome video

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler5 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks, I used 6lb fluorocarbon if I remember correctly.

  • @PhillmcCrakin
    @PhillmcCrakin5 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler that’s enough for those toothy fish???

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler5 ай бұрын

    @@PhillmcCrakin I’m fishing with a light/ultralight setup in this video, so there’s no need for trace wires…although you could be right too as there is always a possibility for a barracuda to be lurking around.

  • @Marco_Polo790
    @Marco_Polo7906 ай бұрын

    Hi, I'm planning to upgrade some travel fishing gear for next season and need help to choose between Alpha Tackle and Prox Micro Salt SE Rod range ^^. Please suggest what the best value for money will be.

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler6 ай бұрын

    Hi Marco, alpha tackle rods are faster action rods than Prox rods, so they are more sensitive, on the other hand Prox rods are more compact and easy to pack. They are both great rods, but if I was to pick one to carry around it would be the Prox. Hope I could help, tight lines!

  • @Marco_Polo790
    @Marco_Polo7906 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler thank you 👍😄

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler6 ай бұрын

    @@Marco_Polo790 You’re welcome. Also, if you are planning to do light jigging and not just lure fishing, the Prox is slightly better at that too. I use Alpha tackle when I need to cast longer and need that extra bit of finesse for the lures.

  • @Marco_Polo790
    @Marco_Polo7906 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler Prox sound a bit better option for me I was planning to do mostly Rivers/canals,ponds jigging and once a while sea lure fishing max up to 20g 6/7ft long portable set

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler6 ай бұрын

    @@Marco_Polo790 Then yes, Prox seems like the best option for you 👍

  • @Sasssm8
    @Sasssm86 ай бұрын

    Puts one single on his lure then proceeds to use bogs grips on a pike😂

  • @FishingAdventure-qm3wj
    @FishingAdventure-qm3wj7 ай бұрын

    nice video :) that is a blue runner you got there :)

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler7 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @PredxRaptor
    @PredxRaptor7 ай бұрын

    Hey man I was just wondering how the action on that UL Daiwa BBB rod was….Ive been looking at the Major Craft Trapara UL telescopic rod….wasnt sure if the telescopic aspect kills the sensitivity!! Thanks

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler7 ай бұрын

    Hey, I've got the Daiwa bbb back when the tele UL rods were quite uncommon. Still, I can tell you for sure that it is really an excellent fast action rod. Obviously, it's not going to beat the super fast multi-piece rods. Then again, you will have to decide what are your priorities: mobility or sensitivity, or a bit of both. Love Major Craft too, only wish they would produce more telescopic rods. Thanks and happy fishing!

  • @abi1816
    @abi18167 ай бұрын

    wat details is on yr rod braid n lure pls tnks appreciate it n luv yr video just getting started in lure fishing pls

  • @markroberts2378
    @markroberts23788 ай бұрын

    Nice bass! Good to see someone catch and eat it looks yummy!

  • @wittywoo9559
    @wittywoo955910 ай бұрын

    That was an absolutely brilliant bit of skill walking the fish in like that ... 👏 👌

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @wittywoo9559
    @wittywoo955910 ай бұрын

    @compactangler caughtt my first bass, south east coast ireland , small but nice !

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    @@wittywoo9559 congratulations 🥳 what lure did you use?

  • @wittywoo9559
    @wittywoo955910 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler I was using rag on a 2hook flapper with weight .. I just recently got some rubber lures for the spinning ..!!

  • @Marco_Polo790
    @Marco_Polo79010 ай бұрын

    Where did you get them? 😊

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Got them from ebay🙂

  • @Marco_Polo790
    @Marco_Polo79010 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler great as I couldn't find any on Amazon 👍

  • @Marco_Polo790
    @Marco_Polo79010 ай бұрын

    Amazing Chanel 👏 can yo please make video about your favourite lure /spinners 😁

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    I will👍

  • @irfanahmmednayan
    @irfanahmmednayan10 ай бұрын

    where is the location mate?

  • @user-kh4pd1tr5c
    @user-kh4pd1tr5c10 ай бұрын

    Hey, do you find more success fishing first light, mornings, afternoon, or in the evening? I’m new to this type of fishing so still getting my head around when’s the best time to fish for bass.

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Usually mornings and evenings produce better results 👍

  • @johnloxley8705
    @johnloxley870510 ай бұрын

    Something fishy going on ere 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣…… That pooch obviously wanted them more than you 🤣🤣🤣….. You could be the next dog whisperer 👍👍👍 Some lovely fish caught and what a cracking place …… well done buddy and looks like you’ve got yourself a new fishing partner 🤪😁🥰👍🎣

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    🤣Thanks John. Yes I’m afraid I got a “returning customer”🤣

  • @glenngrant3592
    @glenngrant359210 ай бұрын

    Dog fish can be a real nuisance 😂 love your videos mate and the thumbnails really helpful. Caught a sea gull once on Hastings beach quite embarrassing, playing a catch from the sky 😂

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate👍Oh yes seagulls..caught a few myself, they seem to be very attracted to top water lures🤣

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Hey guys, have you had any inconvenience while fishing, or is it just me, lol?

  • @tonybr2469
    @tonybr246910 ай бұрын

    How did you tie your leader to mainline ? Knot or swivel link

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    I used the “albright knot”

  • @tomeiemanuele
    @tomeiemanuele10 ай бұрын

    Fantastic beach. Where is? And very good BBQ🎉🎉

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Thanks, it’s near Skala in Kefalonia.

  • @Aaron-pu9gg
    @Aaron-pu9gg10 ай бұрын

    I’ve just been to Kefalonia for two weeks only had success on the float and a little fiish black minnow caught one little painted comber but not on any bigger lures sadly

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler10 ай бұрын

    Sometimes fish just don’t want to bite. Better luck next time🤞

  • @minnietoby
    @minnietoby11 ай бұрын

    Lovely bass mate how long to cook on the Weber.?

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler11 ай бұрын

    Hi, I cook it for 40minutes on indirect fire, then grill it over direct fire for 10 minutes each side. All this depends on the size of the fish. Thanks for watching👍

  • @minnietoby
    @minnietoby11 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler 👍

  • @Drew-pq6xp
    @Drew-pq6xp11 ай бұрын

    You alright mate is this herne bay

  • @cristianpop9271
    @cristianpop927111 ай бұрын

    Hi mate, nice catch. Where about is this place?

  • @fatsamsbargrill207
    @fatsamsbargrill20711 ай бұрын

    where?

  • @robbieallan6522
    @robbieallan652211 ай бұрын

    It's an old video so don't know if you'll reply but was wondering what distance we're you casting? I have been told many times that on a choppy day aim for the 3rd wave out but I've also seen people launching lures as far as possible and hooking almost instantly at over 100 yards, also would you say bait or lure has a better chance if you had to choose?

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler11 ай бұрын

    Hi, I was casting about 40-60 metres out. When the bass is actively hunting baitfish no need to cast farther than that. Choppy waters and in late season, you might want to make longer casts only because the fish is moving back to deeper waters. My preferred method is lures, but bait can work really well in springtime when bass feeds mostly on peelers, sand-eels and lugworms. Hope I could help, tight lines!

  • @robbieallan6522
    @robbieallan652211 ай бұрын

    Thanks man that's really helpful cuz we have a couple of beaches I've been told hold bass but I didn't know how to approach them but I've got it covered as I stocked up on plenty of lures over the winter, nice rubber sandeels and side winders with a weight n hook already in the sandeel type lure so I'll give it a go and I'll let you know how I get on, thx again 😀

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler11 ай бұрын

    @@robbieallan6522 Great, let me know how it went, good luck🤞

  • @VolodymyrManzharov
    @VolodymyrManzharov11 ай бұрын

    Hello mate. I live in Bognor Regis and have the same fishing conditions but haven't caught a single bass(

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler11 ай бұрын

    Hi mate, try in a few weeks again. When mackerels arrive, bass will too😉

  • @VolodymyrManzharov
    @VolodymyrManzharov11 ай бұрын

    @@compactangler thanks😉 Tomorrow I will try again. mackerel can also be caught on soft and metal lures?

  • @marcellberki7545
    @marcellberki7545 Жыл бұрын

    Hey,im in corfu right now,tried fishing but had no luck.Can you Tell me where is the spot you went to?🫶🏻

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    This was Kefalonia.

  • @gart4945
    @gart4945 Жыл бұрын

    Wich lures did you use

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    Mainly used Savage Gear gravity minnow 50 and Duo Tetra Works Toto 48 lures.

  • @nakeliya9
    @nakeliya9 Жыл бұрын

    This is so cool , where is the best beach for sea bass fishing please, nearest to London????

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    I fish in the South East.

  • @nakeliya9
    @nakeliya911 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @thevanwild3741
    @thevanwild3741 Жыл бұрын

    Hey matey, im off to Corfu next week. Gonna take my beach caster and a selection of dennett lures 28g. What times of the day were you fishing? Cheers!

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, best time would be either just before dawn or in the evenings, that’s when the predator species are mostly hunting. I’m not familiar with denett lures, but they look like sinking jigs which will be doing great in deeper water. I had great success with blue/pink colour jigs at dawn and have caught a few nice bonitos. Good luck🤞

  • @leinsterUltra
    @leinsterUltra Жыл бұрын

    why the dislikes wtf? Great video mate no bs just straight up fishing and good info, subscribed

  • @audriuspreibys7241
    @audriuspreibys7241 Жыл бұрын

    Hello mate , can you name the beach please? I fish in north Norfolk 😊

  • @wolf1e2
    @wolf1e2 Жыл бұрын

    Location?

  • @MilanMihajlov
    @MilanMihajlov Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed while watching. I liked combining two cameras, it had artistic effect :😊. Do you use two gopros? I will definitely swap my treble hooks with singles, as I can get most of my ryukis lures by being afraid to get stuck on the sea bottom. You got really nice fishes in the shallow!

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Milan, appreciate it👍 Actually the other camera was my iPhone. In the first two days of fishing I had to dive in a couple of times to get my lures back😥so yes, definitely swap out the trebles for single hooks. Good luck and tight lines 🎣

  • @luresmaking
    @luresmaking Жыл бұрын

    Nice job 🙂

  • @luresmaking
    @luresmaking Жыл бұрын

    🙂😊

  • @rdvankucuktepe8094
    @rdvankucuktepe8094 Жыл бұрын

    This fish I think is haddock?

  • @waso778
    @waso778 Жыл бұрын

    you don't have minimum size in UK? Here Netherlands it's 52cm.

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    The minimum size is 42cm currently in the UK.

  • @waso778
    @waso778 Жыл бұрын

    @@compactangler Thanks, here also can only take 2 back home. Many police control here. Seabass saison starting ;). I fish with Fiiish Black Minnow, I think the best lure there is for Seabass. Saterday I caught 12, largest 69 cm. Thanks for your vid, keep posting.

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    @@waso778 That’s a nice lure as well👍 I’ll be posting more videos this season, so keep an eye out. Tight lines🎣

  • @mat_allthegearfishing
    @mat_allthegearfishing Жыл бұрын

    great video, just gettig into this myself, ive liked and subbed

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, appreciate it👍

  • @hesalovelybuoy5944
    @hesalovelybuoy5944 Жыл бұрын

    Where is this? Was it free

  • @gowersponger1
    @gowersponger1 Жыл бұрын

    Great video mate. Thumbs up and subd.

  • @compactangler
    @compactangler Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, appreciate it👍