I know you're not on home Turf Bill, but Happy St. Patricks day Brother! 👍👍

Thanks for another top video Billy. I tried out your casting tips and I got more distance than normal after a bit of practice. Caught bugger all but still, I had a good day out in the sunshine😊 Looking forward to your next instalment..

Yet another stunning video mate very interesting and informative as usual.. As for the fishing in Japanese waters I thought you would have a problem catching fish .. when you consider that the population of Japan consume vast amounts of fish every day. It comes as no suprise that the sea around the country has no fish stock worth talking about.... Anyway billy keep smiling as things can only get better.. Keep yourself safe and well .

Once again nice one billy from G.Y

Some great info there thanks Billy. I've got a 4.5 metre Conti rod, and my casting could do with some improvement, so will have to get some practice. Tight Lines, and Stay safe & well. 🎣🎣👍👍

Great vid... True if buying first rod, don't go expensive... That £400 expensive rod could. fall off tripod, damage when trying to cast with no experience etc . go to local soccer field for a practise session.

Hey Billy, wrong Season for Japan I reckon! Try again in the northern late spring or early autumn - target species - Red Snapper (Tai or madai locally) on lures and baits and Yellowtail Amberjack (Hamachi) on lures or live baits. Both fish are absolute brutes, you'll love 'em! (they're also 100% delicious to eat!) You might even get into some Grouper and Giant Trevally using the same methods to catch the two above - see you on the beach mate!

I sure hope you return to Japan during the better season. I think there is potential there. I haven't seen too many videos there. You might have to try some fishing in Canada 😉

Shimano does a really nice travel surf rod (Shimano STC Surf). comes in a baitcast version and a spinning version. Both also have the shiny tip. They are a bit pricier though, but pack very compactly.

Awesome as always brother!

It's a shame Japan hasn't worked well fishing wise mate but glad to hear you are heading back to Norway! I've been using conti rods for about 10 years now and could never go back to a beach caster and a multiplier! I've got 6 conti rods, 2 for clean ground, 2 for mixed and 2 for heavy and bigger fish all with fixed spools and braid of course! That brand you are using make some pretty decent gear for the price, looking forward to some fish catching Norway videos mate! 😉🇧🇻🇧🇻🎣👍

Good to have you back in Europe. It's to bad that it not worked out as you hoped.

Thanks for the tips mate. Sorry to hear that Japan turned out to be a lemon. Good luck with your future adventures 🤞

Good on you for getting out there to give it a go, and taking us with you! Mad the performance of gear you can get for the money if your willing to look past the ‘big’ brands, something you have helped me with a lot with your videos so thanks 🎣 👍🏻

Hi Billy. Subscribed to you there a few days ago. Watching loads of the videos. Really really enjoying it. I'm a novice fisherman and have been since my dad first took me down in Union Hall in 1998. Still fish parts of Howth and red Rock in Sutton. Learning lots off you here. keep it up

Best of luck in Europe,shame Japan didn't work out but at least you gave it a go👍👍

Cant win them all Billy hope you had a good time out there none the less, Look forward to seeing you back in Norway and on home soil in Ireland , happy hauling buddy

I hope you enjoyed your time anyway! Some times, fishing is hard! One of these days I plan on taking my fly rods into the mountains of Japan to target their lovely Cherry Salmon. Though my next trip is probably Texas for alligator gar. Thanks as always for video, they help me stay focused on the goal while I work my regular job!

Nice one Billy 👍👍🤠

good luck mate was learning you lure casts other day so much better ,hope u catch a big oneeeee

Got a tip like that on my akios airlyte 355 lovely rod for bassing 🎣

Great advice Billy. I've been fishing the continentals for the past few years and they are just a dream of a rod, albeit higher end rods though

Sorry to hear about not great fishing, but seems time of year has big effect. That rod's Butt ring looks to be the wrong way round as that type slope forward and the two legs help feed the line into the ring and help prevent loops snagging the ring, all the others look to be good. Mind you looking at the pics on various sites selling it that is the way it is. I have switched to Conti Rods as mostly clear ground here in Mid wales and they are a lot easier to cast distance than my old Daiwa Supercast Mk1 and Mk2 with ABU 6500 reels. Got a Penn wrath 14Ft for £40 just to try first and later an Akios 4.2m Fury as a second rod later, both are easy to handle and cast with.

Nice work brother ! You would gave thought Japan would have produced but hey how nothing ventured nothing gained , tight lines Billy

It's easy when you're big in japan! 😖 I'll shut the door on the way out 😂

Back to Europe Billy fk those puffer fish mate let's see some of those big Pollock bud I'm guessing the shore fishing was a waste of time !! But you gave it a go right !!! I bet everything was expensive in Japan are you returning to Ireland or back to Norway pal ??

Thanks Billy. The Jappies,... Ai? Long or short butt rod for casting far!

I use 12ft beachcasters. I have a pretty old, heavy, Daiwa and a very modern, for me, Shakespeare I got new about 25 years ago lol. Much lighter, is great with a multplier and casts decent distances. The Daiwa is a heavy rock mark thumper. I see guys in my local spots fishing 4m - 5m rods, lobbing out 100g leads with bait, 100m+ with ease! They seem to be a soft casting rod that takes no effort and achieves good distances with minimal effort.... Think I may try and pick one up this year to try.

Nice rod action brother!! Looked an alright stick from this end of the lens mate , great review and top tips , Did you catch anything ? appreciate your efforts billy🎣🤘🏼

Here, that bad boy is under 40 quid. Been looking for a flatty rod. I have Sonik SKS Blacks for Cod and they dont cast for poop lol. Will try one out!

Hi buddy miss the videos

Hi mate is it any good for rough ground fishing or just clean to mixed ground

How goes with said maintainance auld bean , I'm in Troon if yi get stuck could probably help yi out as you are a sound dude 👈

Well done Billy go pendulum it I dare you it's ages since I've seen someone snap a rod in half lol 😂 I sometimes fished with a right joker he couldn't pendulum for toffee he broke two Century Tip Tornadoes and tried to blame the maker 😂😂

I have been looking at getting some JOF braid and I have noticed that you use that braid in your 4 strand set up video.. It is very cheap for large spools even..is it good quality??

Anywhere else nearby that has a shore fishing tradition?

I bought one of these and cut 6 inches off the butt. It casts a lot better than it did, but its too heavy to use all day.

CAN YOU COMEBACK TO MOSJØEN IN NORWAY NEXT

BILLY!!!!! 🙂

Ciao Billy...saremo in Norvegia per circa 6 mesi..c'è la possibilità di poterti incontrare?😊

Why so much back and forth? Are you working in norway and japan? Is there a lot of work in norway?

Pity Jaan wasn't the best. Try Philippines maybe? I know its got potential but not sure about the overfishing. Best of luch wherever.

Gutter Japan did not work out has it been fished nets and small fishing boats

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Shame about japan but u gave it ago. Now get yourself back and get on them fish like we know u can .