Catch, Clean, Skin, and Cook Dogfish - Rock and Chips

Dogfish, a member of the small shark family, are probably not high on the list of desirable fish to catch but if you like eating fish they do make a tasty meal provided you know how to deal with them.

In the video below, I set out to target Dogfish (Lesser Spotted Dogfish) for a catch and cook video, and show how to prepare the fish. I cook a homemade version of a fish and chip shop favourite Rock and Chips. Bon Appétit!

CATCH, CLEAN, STUFF, and COOK SQUID

Out on the kayak harvesting a few Squid for the dinner table. PB Squid caught 3lb 10oz.

The video below, shows how to catch Squid in deep water, and how to clean and cook them using a tasty stuffed Squid recipe. Bon Appétit!

 



Float Fishing for Grey Mullet Using Mackerel as Bait

Bread is probably the most popular bait for Thick Lipped Grey Mullet however, there are several other options, and skinned Mackerel is one of them.

In the video below, I set out to float fish for Mullet using Mackerel as bait.

Kayak Fishing - Fishing with Bait and Lures - Mackerel, Squid, Thornback Rays, and More

In the video below, I set out on the kayak for a mixed species trip combining fishing at anchor with drift fishing using a mix of bait and lures.

 



 

The species caught include Mackerel, Thornback Rays, some good Squid, and more. 

 



Shore Fishing - Awesome Way to Fish for Sea Bass - Bubble Float - Shrimp/Prawn

Bubble float fishing in shallow water with live shrimp or prawn is an awesome deadly way to fish for Sea Bass.

 



 

In the video below, I look at reasons to use the bubble float, the types of floats, and the set up, and show the method working in a session where I catch sixteen Bass in 4 hours fishing. In addition, there are other tips and pointers such as unhooking a deep hooked fish and handling Bass. 

 



Kayak Fishing - Plan A Didn't Work - That's Fishing!

Sometimes in fishing things do not go to plan and this was one of those trips when I set out to target Bass but had to improvise to at least catch something and avoid what was looking like a blank day.

The video below shows the trip.

 



Shore Fishing - Spinning for Mackerel - Tips for Beginners

No matter how far you progress in sea fishing as regards the species you target the humble Mackerel offer great sport and spinning for them on light tackle is great fun.

In the video below, I head to a rock mark on a beautiful summers morning to have some fun spinning for Mackerel.  The video has tips and tactics for beginners along with footage showing two ways of dispatching Mackerel to take home to eat.

Catching Mackerel for Breakfast - No Time for Talking!

Something different this time as a little extra video in between the main videos. I had no time for talking in this one. Just had to get up early and head down to the rocks for a short session spinning for a Mackerel breakfast.

I hope that the video below will tell the story. WARNING: contains the dispatching of a fish with a priest!

Catch and Cook - COD - Easy Tasty Recipe

Cod is probably the UK’s most popular fish to eat.

In the video below, I catch a Cod from the kayak, fillet, and bake the Cod using a simple but very tasty recipe then serve with new potatoes from the vegetable garden. Bon appétit!

Ultra Light (LRF) Rock and Rock Pool Lure Fishing Fun

Ultra light tackle fishing otherwise known as LRF (light rock fishing) targeting mainly mini species with small hooks and lures but also catching larger fish, has become popular in recent years.

In the video below, I first head out onto the rocks to catch whatever I can, then fish a rock pool for mini rock pool species such as Gobies and catch a sought after and rare Giant Goby with underwater footage.

My Most Successful Sea Bass Lures Over The Last 30 Years

Thinking about lure Bass fishing this year I went through all of the lures accumulated over the years and it brought back memories of past sessions.

I picked out 10 lures that I feel have been my most successful. Some of the lures go back many years and some more recent and below is a video going through those lures:

Q&A: How Do You Load Your Fishing Kayak On Your Car Roof?

A question I am often asked is how I load my fishing kayak on the car roof rack. Understandable as they can be heavy and awkward.



Although there are kayak loaders on the market to help, the method I use is a D.I.Y method that works with my car and below is a video on how I do it to answer that question.



Kayak Fishing - Lure Fishing a Big Reef for Pollack - Finding the Fish

One of the challenges when fishing a large reef for Pollack is finding the fish as they are not always all over the reef and move around.

In the video below, I head out on the kayak to a large reef to lure fish for Pollack and look at ways that help to find where the fish may be at certain times of the tide.



Rig Making - Cod or Pollack Lure Fishing Teaser Rig

When kayak lure fishing using methods such as vertical jigging, adding a teaser to the rig can greatly enhance your chances of catching fish. Apart from the teaser being an added attraction, it enables you to try different lures on the same rig.

In the video below, I go through setting up the teaser rig for Cod or Pollack using the drop shot method of tying the teaser.







Making Mackerel Pâté - So Simple - Catch and Cook

Freshly caught Mackerel makes delicious pâté and it is so simple to make.



In the video below, I show how to make Mackerel pâté from a recipe used and enjoyed for many years. If you catch your own Mackerel and are looking for something to do with them and have never tried making pâté this recipe is worth trying. Bon appétit.



Kayak Fishing - Targeting Bigger Winter Mackerel With Jigs

The winter in Cornwall can offer some great Mackerel fishing and a good chance of catching some bigger than average sized fish.

In the video below, I head out on the kayak to target the bigger winter Mackerel by vertically jigging (slow jigging) with metal jigs in deep water. The video  has tips and advice on tackle and technique.



Catch and Cook - Razor Fish/Clam - A Fantastic Recipe!

Collecting your own Razor Fish, otherwise known as Razor Clam or Razor Shell, and then cooking them is for me a real treat a few times a year.

 

 

In the video below, I collect and cook some of the clams using one of the best recipes I have tried from years of foraging for and cooking razor clams. If you like shellfish, it is absolutely delicious!

 



A Beginners Guide to Anchoring a Kayak at Sea

Once you have mastered the technique safely, kayak fishing at sea at anchor is an enjoyable way of spending a day’s kayak fishing. It can also be productive. 

 



 

In the video below, I go through the various aspects of anchoring such as, the anchor trolley, the anchor setup, the deployment, the retrieval, and some safety points to consider.