Billyfishing

Billyfishing

Educational channel about fishing and the environment.
My name is Billy and I am a passionate coastal angler based in Europe. I post videos where I show the real experience of angling in the Northern Hemisphere for cold water sea fishing.
I am looking to connect with the wider fishing community globally whilst making new fishing friends and future fishing buddies along the way!
My videos include a range of topics from day and night coastal angling excursions, tips and demonstrations on casting techniques, fishing tackle, baits, lures and equipment, choosing fishing locations, and techniques for handling and even cooking your catch…all delivered with some friendly Irish banter!
Fish on and I will see you on the beach!
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Frantic flatfish fishing!

Frantic flatfish fishing!

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  • @ciarandunne2741
    @ciarandunne274111 сағат бұрын

    Deadly as usual Billy! I'm quite fond of losing swivels😅😅

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch8 сағат бұрын

    Of course you are 🤪 thanks Ciaran 😁👌

  • @ciarandunne2741
    @ciarandunne27418 сағат бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch lost about 40 the past week....worth every bit🤣🤣

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch8 сағат бұрын

    @ciarandunne2741 🤣👌

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts659411 сағат бұрын

    Solid hints and tips brother,appreciated billy 🤘🏼

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch8 сағат бұрын

    Thanks Paul, much appreciated Brother 😁👌

  • @johnrickards1908
    @johnrickards190812 сағат бұрын

    Swivel = S, superfluous W, widget I, impeding V, virtually E, every L, leader 😂 <><

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch11 сағат бұрын

    Nice🤣👌

  • @castersfishingwales2038
    @castersfishingwales203812 сағат бұрын

    Awesome as always brother! was going to explain this in my next vid, but you stole my thunder now 🤣🤣😘

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch11 сағат бұрын

    Sorry Matt 🤪 swivel on it brother 🤣👌

  • @curran429
    @curran42914 сағат бұрын

    Over the years I've seen some really odd swivel placements. Budget wise, I've personally had some real luck with Temu tackle. I bought some really good terminal tackle and circle hooks recently and they were incredibly cheap. I used to be a terrible tackle snob, but have found some real deals on there.

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch13 сағат бұрын

    , I get most of my tackle from the Chinese platforms. Just so long as you know the vendors, the quality is pretty good. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @Lee-Wood-DK
    @Lee-Wood-DK7 сағат бұрын

    Stop buying from TEMU

  • @curran429
    @curran4296 сағат бұрын

    @@Lee-Wood-DK No. SMC.

  • @akwamarsunzal
    @akwamarsunzal14 сағат бұрын

    BILLY!!!! 🙂

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch13 сағат бұрын

    Thanks brother 😁👌

  • @davidyoung9635
    @davidyoung963514 сағат бұрын

    Just checking my subs and your mug pops up. Nice to see yourself again . Much love on ya bro!

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch13 сағат бұрын

    Thanks David, much appreciated brother 😁👌

  • @mattnottingham3663
    @mattnottingham366314 сағат бұрын

    Blue skies and no rain - what's going on?!!!

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch13 сағат бұрын

    I have to get lucky sooner or later 🤣 thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @toreinarlvlilillevevang3082
    @toreinarlvlilillevevang308214 сағат бұрын

    What type of bottom is here sand? And how deep is it?

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch13 сағат бұрын

    Hi. The tide never goes out far enough so I don't know what the sand is like. The death of water ranges between 9 and 30 meters of water. Thanks Brother 👌

  • @toreinarlvlilillevevang3082
    @toreinarlvlilillevevang30828 сағат бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch thanks. But i Wonder where do you Get all your halibut jiggs and normal lures?

  • @barrywarry
    @barrywarry17 сағат бұрын

    do you bring them home in a bucket of sea water or do you clean them and put them on ice before you leave?

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch13 сағат бұрын

    Hi. I clean and fillet them, take them home in a cool bag with cool blocks. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @barrywarry
    @barrywarry12 сағат бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch thanks

  • @TRWOFFIClAL
    @TRWOFFIClAL22 сағат бұрын

    Hey billy, been watching for a while and you are by far the best fishing youtuber, so inovative. I want to ask if i need to have a mono backing when using braided line because im about to switch. Will the braid slip on its own?

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch20 сағат бұрын

    Hi, and thank you Brother. It all depends on what type of real you use, some have a rubber insert on the spool to stop the braid from slipping. Peen and daiwa, reels sometimes have it. But if not, you can just wrap the braid around the spool several times, and tie a uni knot on top. If you want to save some money, then put 4 strand braid on the bottom. And 8 strand braid as a top shot. 😁👌

  • @TRWOFFIClAL
    @TRWOFFIClAL18 сағат бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch thanks billy, i cant express how much hassle you and your videos have saved me

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch15 сағат бұрын

    @TRWOFFIClAL glad to help out 👌 thanks Brother

  • @kf8575
    @kf8575Күн бұрын

    Have a Daiwa TDXS that im in the process of restoring to it's former glory. One thing with it, is that the spigot was really (and mean really) worn and there was only a gap of 6mm when the rod was in one piece. Did a few of the things you hear, graphite spray, wax etc. In the end i took the tip section female side into work and cut 4to5mm off the spigot. Fits wonderfully👌👌

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watchКүн бұрын

    I have done this myself in the past! It works well! But not everyone has the confidence to do it. This method is simple easy and effective. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @metalbenderuk9791
    @metalbenderuk9791Күн бұрын

    Nice big old thornie mate! But listen, I've got some bad news for you Billy... not sure how to break it to you but, Mystic Meg is very very dead. It must have been a surprise to her too, she didn't see it coming.. 😬😅🤙🏻

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watchКүн бұрын

    Damn! Who am I going to get my weather report from now 🤣 thanks Pete 😁👌

  • @metalbenderuk9791
    @metalbenderuk9791Күн бұрын

    @Billyfishing_watch you could just try making it up, pretty sure that's what the bloody meteorologists do! 😅🤙🏻

  • @SlothBeatsMusic
    @SlothBeatsMusicКүн бұрын

    billy - get another one up mate - iam getting withdrawl symptoms here

  • @LeeAnderson-e5p
    @LeeAnderson-e5p2 күн бұрын

    Hello billy I love your videos could you do a trip to the Shetland islands sometime

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch2 күн бұрын

    If I can raise the cash,Sure! What can I catch there except cod?

  • @LeeAnderson-e5p
    @LeeAnderson-e5p12 сағат бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch you can catch loads of saithe and pollack, haddock, whiting, flatfish like plaice and lemon sole and halibut and skate loads of species it’s better to fish by boat for a lot of it though probably depends on where in Shetland you are though

  • @LeeAnderson-e5p
    @LeeAnderson-e5p12 сағат бұрын

    And lots of mackerel at some times of the year it’s a lot better fishing from spring to the end of October start of November I would say

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch11 сағат бұрын

    @LeeAnderson-e5p fantastic variety, bottom fish from the shore! Thanks Brother 👌

  • @LeeAnderson-e5p
    @LeeAnderson-e5p11 сағат бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch I’ve never catched a haddock or whiting or skate from shore but I’ve catched plenty of saithe and pollack and flatfish I’m sure somewhere in Shetland there would be though

  • @MegaSearchanddestroy
    @MegaSearchanddestroy2 күн бұрын

    Roundstone not in Co.Mayo , it's Co.Galway!!

  • @adrianbryant7342
    @adrianbryant73423 күн бұрын

    Nice to see you Billy that was a stonker of a thorny should be happy with that one. But you won't be happy so it's go again hey mate 😊

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch3 күн бұрын

    What a beast of a fish! Thanks Adrian glad you like it 😁👌

  • @MrMerciless67
    @MrMerciless673 күн бұрын

    Top man great action by the fart sign 😂 ❤

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch3 күн бұрын

    Can't be the good fart 🤣 thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts65944 күн бұрын

    Can’t knock a bit of free bait , good exercise, fresh air , win win 😁 appreciated Billy 🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    That's it Brother, thanks Paul 😁👌

  • @motorsnutts6594
    @motorsnutts65944 күн бұрын

    Hi billy , sorry mate watched this days ago a forgot to leave comment 🙄, …. All good stuff there mate ,beauty of a ray bud, appreciate your efforts 🎣🤘🏼

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    No worries buddy, glad you liked it Paul! Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @michastec6766
    @michastec67664 күн бұрын

    No fancy two piece showel?!

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    If there was one! I would not buy it 😅 thanks brother 😁👌

  • @michastec6766
    @michastec67664 күн бұрын

    I actually had a lot of trouble connecting with the lead 😅 you always manage to teach me new things! Thanks Billy!

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    Glad to help out, simple tips are always the best. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @dr4gon166
    @dr4gon1664 күн бұрын

    Too much water, even for fish!

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    That's right 🤣👌

  • @carldawson832
    @carldawson8324 күн бұрын

    Keep them coming billy, nice one

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @dazzer273
    @dazzer2735 күн бұрын

    Iv never been able to dig decent rag and no one will help show or tell me where to get them, despite probably only digging bait less than 10 sessions per year. As for lug I have my spot and don’t claim it it’s a public place for all and I happily tell fellow fishermen. I once dig a black lug that was the length of the top of my big finger to my elbow, a giant 😳

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Hi bud . Just follow the link! Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/p52D26SgaZvehNo.html

  • @dazzer273
    @dazzer2734 күн бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch great to watch this video again, I often only find harbour rag and the odd white rag so perhaps I need to dig further out

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch4 күн бұрын

    @dazzer273 also maybe try somewhere new! People who have their ragworm spots never want to share. And this is because people mistreat the the worm beds 👌

  • @stephenbrown783
    @stephenbrown7834 күн бұрын

    Brother Billy some nice worms and massive casts. Excellent quality video bother.

  • @bollapiggsvin
    @bollapiggsvin5 күн бұрын

    Your channel should be waaaaaay bigger. You are a Gem for the community.

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much brother, I really appreciate it😁👌

  • @geef9027
    @geef90275 күн бұрын

    That's a handy tip Billy, I'll definitely give that a go when I next go digging. Cheers 👍👍

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Thanks Graham, hope it helps out 😁👌

  • @LastEmpireOfMusic
    @LastEmpireOfMusic5 күн бұрын

    after 200 fishing trips onto overfished waters you can post the video of a catch :) it is pretty rare to catch anything bigger from shore in the medi

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Yeah! It was hard going in Sicily, but I did manage a couple of fish. Fished hard every day for over two months. And this was the best fish. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @aquila6096
    @aquila60965 күн бұрын

    I like surf fishing i like your videos Billy

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @Rogalandfishingadventure
    @Rogalandfishingadventure5 күн бұрын

    Cheers Billy, quick and to the point ! i like it :) always full of tips ;) i just bought a new bait pump and not tried pumping yet in Stavanger , so i think i better bring the auld fork too just to be on the safe side :) thanks once again for the tips

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Hi. I have never been able to pump worms in Norway, unfortunately! The sand is just not fine enough, but somewhere there must be a place. So I have learned just to dig them. And as it goes, is usually pretty easy here. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @kamelkamel3077
    @kamelkamel30775 күн бұрын

    maczenie tekstu za pomocą aparatu Hello Billy, is this worm different from the European 15 cm long worm that comes out of the ground after dark and is caught only at night?

  • @DelDredd
    @DelDredd5 күн бұрын

    Your talking about a normal Lob worm got from your lawn, LugWorm like Ragworm are only found in saltwater areas in sand and mud hence the gills. Your normal Earth Worms and Lob Worms do not have gills.

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Yes it is! This worm is the marine equivalent of an earthworm . They live in the sand underneath the water. And have gills like a fish! And they are fantastic bait for most fish in Europe. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @wissiwizard4536
    @wissiwizard45365 күн бұрын

    Let’s go Billy! Subs ticking up nicely brother! Fish on brother!

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Thanks wizard, see you on the beach 😁👌

  • @MisfitsFiendClub138
    @MisfitsFiendClub1386 күн бұрын

    Billy, so nice of you to release Mr. Cod, I would've gotten the deep fryer going 😂 Tight lines Brother! 💯👌🐟

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    Thanks bud, glad you liked it 😁👌

  • @drumcondraapache521
    @drumcondraapache5216 күн бұрын

    My Dad would have loved where you were digging for lug so many in one spot . Cant remember where we use to go for lug back in the 70s as a nipper with the Dad probably baldoyle behind the wall .But for peeler crab from the Burrow as well . Jasus remember chasing my sister with big jack crabs around that beach . Now see what your video has done to me bringing back great memories , Anyway keep up the good work ps who was the camera person . Hope it was the Missus , Up the Dubs

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch5 күн бұрын

    You can't beat good fat lug like that! Pat. No wonder your Da would have loved it! Not exactly a wifey, more like a camera woman 😅 thanks brother 😁👌

  • @Lennon4344
    @Lennon43446 күн бұрын

    amazing video brother thanks for doing another one of the digging content i enjoyed watching it will definitely be recommending you to my angler pals keep up the good work 👍

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Thanks Lennon, much appreciated Brother 😁👌

  • @kevinbuckler1085
    @kevinbuckler10856 күн бұрын

    Cracking worms mate 🐟🎣

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Thanks Kevin! Now let's see what they catch 😁👌

  • @garriewilliamson689
    @garriewilliamson6896 күн бұрын

    I will have to try that. Great stuff Billy 👍🏾

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Anytime Garri, always good to have lots of bait! Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @seafishingjunky733
    @seafishingjunky7336 күн бұрын

    Great all round bait billy ,they catch a lot of fish , that beach as some killer plaice bait right there,nice billy👌🇳🇴

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Just the best! Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @seafishingjunky733
    @seafishingjunky7336 күн бұрын

    Nice billy,the effort paid off some nice rays there ,the weather's not being kind to you ,Ive just got back from northern Norway,the weather's better there,hope you hit that midnight sun ,,good luck on your travels 😉👍🇳🇴

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Hey Junky. Yeah the weather has improved a bit now. That's hope the fishing does too, thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @mikeh1674
    @mikeh16746 күн бұрын

    thanks Billy another great video, some corkers there 👍

  • @hakenbiegerchris9255
    @hakenbiegerchris92556 күн бұрын

    Here in Lindesnes i´ve tested lugworm against "reker" a few times and the reker won the battle every time. But its difficult to find decent amounts of lugworm here because the lack of tidal zones. So maybe the fish just dont know these type of food here.

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    My experience has been different . Because I do really well around the fjords with lugworm in that area! Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @williammcdonald3293
    @williammcdonald32936 күн бұрын

    That's some pretty loose sand you got there, makes it easier to dig Lugs than an Irish typical strand, where You have to use a pump or fork instead of a shovel. How does your back feel after that nice workout? Nice Lug's.

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Actually the ground is filled with rocks so it's pretty hard going. But there was plenty of worms. Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @darrenmall7963
    @darrenmall79636 күн бұрын

    You didn't snap it this time 👍

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    That's because the shovel was quality! Not like the one my brother gave me 😂 thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @darrenmall7963
    @darrenmall79636 күн бұрын

    @@Billyfishing_watch hahaha 😂 got set up by your brother

  • @adrianbryant7342
    @adrianbryant73426 күн бұрын

    Certainly some tidy sized lug there my friend 😊

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    They sure are! Thanks Brother 😁👌

  • @SlothBeatsMusic
    @SlothBeatsMusic6 күн бұрын

    Arctic Worms.... Boom...

  • @Billyfishing_watch
    @Billyfishing_watch6 күн бұрын

    Thanks Brother 😁👌