We have depleted stocks of sand eel along the south coast but they can be a very effective bait. I did have 3 blondes to the boat in 15 minutes on sand eel.

You are very welcome Jim. My only goal is to share what I do and help others as I’ve been helped. What area/location are you fishing?

@@seaangling I’m originally from a small west coast village some have heard of called Lochaline, but now based down in the central belt outside Glasgow. Hoping to fish the Clyde and sound of mull when I’m up home.

@@Teuchter-Jim I lived in Glasgow for a couple of years and my first common skate from the shore was caught at Lochaline.

@@seaangling growing up there I always had access to boats, other than spinning from the pier never really shore fished, no boats now so I’ve got to adapt.

It’s always rewarding when it comes together.

Glad you enjoyed watching, I’ll be back some time soon for another go. 🎣👍🏻

I hope you are keeping well Carl, summer species are starting to show. 🎣🦈👍🏻

Stingray soon and then the Tope. Going to be a busy year. 🦈🎣👍🏻

I’ll admit it was hard work and a few more hours might have shown a much better result. I’ll visit again when the tides cycle round. 🎣👍🏻

@@seaangling Often the way, but you got a result all the same.

You are 100% there are many different ways from pulley droppers, up and overs and straight pulleys. There was a time when it was a paternoster only. Adapting until it works or changing when it fails is part of the enjoyment for me. 🎣👍🏻

Your invite has helped me change how I fish so thank you for that. I'm sure there's a lot of people think the same. Maybe you're the new sea version of John Wilson.

Thank you David, I hope it helps. 🎣👍🏻

It was too nice out to not fish even though it may have been the poor end of the tide. Always good to catch up, I’ll have to visit your end of the beach sometime soon. 🎣🎣👍🏻

@@seaangling I will keep you posted on what is happening down my end mate

Dude, stop it.

I haven’t fished Barton so far this year but it is on my list. 👍🏻🎣

Funny you mention it but…… I was searching out new marks and stumbled across an isolated village inhabited by Icelandic nymphomaniacs keen on invigorating their declining breeding programme. I felt it was rude to just up and leave without helping these needy ladies but I now find myself totally depleted of energy. I’ll be back soon once I catch my breath. 🎣

@@seaangling 🤣🤣🤣💨

I use pulleys of varying lengths depending on what I’m targeting or where I am. A short pulley can be very effective for hounds. 🎣

Tbh it has been some time since I last did it but I was trying for that extra bit of distance. The reels are Penn Fathom CS’s and I really like them, cracking bits of kit.

Hi William, I had a pair of Fireblades and although I loved the concept the actual rods weren’t what I expected. I felt they were too stiff in the tip for my fishing. That doesn’t mean they don’t suit others though. The 6&B’s have the benefit of length, strength and a tip that still shows well but might also be a little stiff to hold a curve with a 5oz lead. A 6oz grip sits nice and obviously is what they are designed around. I have recently converted the mag dials on my CS’s to the flat fathom version as I could adjust to their position when retrieving. I would seriously consider a fathom 12 or 15 before going full on CS. They are all cracking reels though and when set they cast really well. If you do go down the 6&B route check out the offers at Decathalon. They sometimes have them reduced.

Hi Steve, there is no right or wrong way really just what you prefer. The Varivas hook I used is a designated pennel hook and comes pre-formed with the bend.

@@seaangling Cheers Mark have a good day.

I prefer the 6&B, the Fireblades were too stiff in the tip and soft in the middle. I never really felt comfortable with the blades. GoOutdoors had AFAW rods on offer recently, price might surprise you.

@@seaangling thanks for the reply. I was thinking of going the other way. From 6ab to the fireblade. I'll see if I can try 1 before committing.

@@ktmspill they may well suit you and the newer 14’ version maybe a better comparison. I would consider staying with AFAW and going Pro.

I think it will catch but pose a hazard where they wrap themselves in the line, they have a habit of doing that with longer rigs. It would be worth trying a 3’ pulley depending on where you are fishing. 🦈🎣👍🏻

@@wickedtuna897 I’m interested to hear how you get on and if the hounds are showing. 🎣👍🏻

It is “the fish” in “the place” it was caught but clearly edited. I don’t think that is fooling anyone. 😂

Cheers buddy, I’ll keep that in mind. 👍🏻