We do all have our favourite marks but the sea bed changes, especially after a big storm, so we must always be prepared to seek out new marks. A once prolific spot can suddenly stop producing and we must walk away from it and look for where the ground is better. I have known anglers who fish the same spot year on year because they once had a tremendous catch there and they just can't go anywhere else.

As you say there's probably no need to cast that far out. Back in the 1950s we only had wooden reels and cotton line so you couldn't cast that far, we still caught lots of fish though. I used to use a shrimp net like that to commercially fish for brown shrimp in Pevensey Bay. There were tonnes of them, you couldn't pust the net for more than about 30 yards because it got too heavy. It's maybe just looking back when everything was better!! but what a disappointing days fishing you had. We used to fish for the table and for only short sessions but we still caught lots of fish from all along the Sussex coast. Good luck.

Good to see you again Matt a nice little episode I fish the similar grounds here in BOP NZ Troughs and banks During the day and sunny the fishing is poor Due mainly to flying predators Gannets etc. as the water is clear Main catches are early morning and evening at the change of light or very overcast days ,especially after stormy weather ,when the fish come in to feed on the Shellfish beds that have been exposed Keep them coming Matt ,Much appreciated

Awesome again Matt, I used drop nets baited with fish heads and frames to catch prawns with a lot of success, fished Bexhil a fair bit, there was a spot on the way to Bexhil u could go under rail bridge to get to beach , always did well at that spot , I think I told u before about fishing from the storm water drainage outlet at warrior square, using prawns fishing the gap between the rocks either under a float or on the bottom

I have fished that beach many years ago at night, it's a good beach most of the time, i have also used a net the same size as a young lad, catching shrimps at bridge way beach, not far from Bexhill, excellent video, thank you.

Very enjoyable video 😊

Really enjoyable watch Matt. Brilliant stuff. Tight lines

As someone new to beach fishing I have learned a lot from this channel and look forward to each new video

Haven’t lived in Bexhill for a long time but often wold get Bass off beach at Sackville. There are rocks that go out from bottom of beach to the South east and there used to be a small area of sand that was fishable at high water. Often not much shingle though so may have to fish off the promenade if still permitted to do so. Lob out a bait where the promenade bulges out. Chance of both conger and bass. Re the prawns I used to use a spoon net and tickling stick to great effect enabling you t explore all the nooks and areas under overhangs etc.

Top class as always. That cast of yours is so smooth love it!! Was really pleased you got the bass and the bonus of the flounder! I love the flat fish. Great video mate all the best tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

Enjoyed the content of this video, simple tactics and fish caught. Thanks for sharing

Always look forward to your videos Matt, so entertaining and down to earth know how. Keep em coming👏👏👏❤️

You are one of the best , entertaining and informative,luv your vids good luck tight lines.

That was a good watch thank you. Its good trying new spots. I have recently started venturing to Eastbourne for some Smooth Hounds. As soon as this gully water clears up I'll be back on the lures.

Good fun Mat.. many thanks for the videos

Nice little session at a new spot nice fish too well done.

Excellent video Matt. Great bait info and I keep saying we all tend to over cast. I think we are all under the impression cast further the better. As you’ve shown it’s not always the case. Nice few fish happy days 😊😊

Usually I fish at the square modernist house about half a mile further up cooden drive or at Glyne gap nearer st Leonards but i will be trying by the cooden beach hotel in future thanks matey

Nice video as always Matt! I’m certainly learning a few things 👍🏻

Very informative video very good for parking I’ve had a. Few thorn back rays from their

Thank you! Really enjoyed your adventure at the new venue.

I have fished plenty of times around that area but never where you were! Bad me! Good to see fish caught closer in as well.

Great vid mate well done

Ahh.. Hahaha... I've done that with the leader n cut it up n started again.. so thanks for that tip.. if i ever do it again... new to fishing n now i know..

People really do cast far far away for bass on most south coast beaches a lob of 20 metres at dusk or dawn is enough fresh outs or half a mackerel 3/0 hook on a simple running ledger

PS happy catching from Australia Nick 😀🤗

Hi Matt, how about showing how to make a push net maybe not quite as big as that one, cheers

Used to fish there with my grandad in the 1960’s.

Nice video as always, I've already started to lure for bass as I'm always watching your videos 😂 I am wanting to try a prawn lure on a float for bass do you think you could help me out with how to do the set up? Will it work OK on the drift?

Another great video. Advice please; just gone over to a fixed spool… I’ve loaded with 40lb braid. Do you advise a stronger leader? To be used with rod that casts max 4ozs. Thanks A

If you like your Bass Matt, make a trip to Nova Scotia and fish for the striped bass 👌🏻

Have you ever fished down by the angling club in bexhill

Oh I've missed the bail arm side soo many time lol 😂😂😂

Why do people call it a venue, it's not a venue, you don't pay to get in it's just a beach