A Beautiful Fish From A Beautiful Place - Newport Sea Fishing 

Ah yes, if only. That's why I go fishing, to get away from it all. Thank you for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

Thank you Dylan. Tough old session that was but seeing that Ray at the end made me feel a lot better ha! The fishing down there is often slow but the scenery is always special. Just about to watch your latest upload from yesterday, I might even have a cheeky beer whilst watching it! Cheers mate, enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍

Thank you Byron, appreciated as always. Yes definitely, I just enjoy being next to the water and that's what it's all about for me these days. It was great to see the Ray at the end having had such a tough session. Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you David, it was great to see the Ray at the end, I definitely felt better after that ha! Ah yes, it's beautiful down there and contemplating the universe is something that I often do, I think I did it during this session. Cheers for watching, all the best 👍👍

Thank you Jeremy, that's nice of you to say and I'm pleased you're enjoying the videos, hopefully more to come with a bit of luck. It's not easy but I'll keep plugging away for now. Cheers for watching, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Michael. The last cast did it again, always the way isn't it ha! Cheers for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

Thank you mate, it was great to be back out there, the mud is in my blood you see ha! Yes you're right there, I often have trouble trying to work out where the edge of the water is! Yeah it's surprising what can turn up, different species at different times of the year. Cheers for watching, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Robert, I appreciate it. I had a feeling the fishing would be hard work and so I wanted to make sure I had some decent scenery footage. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Les. The wind at the start was a bit strong but it did calm down for the second half of the video and it was great to see the Thornback, a nice sight. Hope you're well, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Johnny, it was nice to see after such a tough session. I would have stayed longer but I had to clean some cars for Swiss Toni. Cheers as always 👍👍

@Riverside With Me Cleaning cars Gareth, is very much like making love to a beautiful woman!

Thank you Alan, appreciated as always. A tough session but it was great to see the Thornback at the end, I felt a little better then ha! You too, have a good one 👍👍

You're welcome Paul. A tough session but it was nice to be on the mud again. Yes the Ray was a lovely bonus, beautiful markings on it. Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Patricia. A tough session but that's Goldcliff for you. Yes it was great to see the Thornback Ray at the end, a very welcome site. Have a nice weekend 👍👍

Thank you Simon, I'm pleased that you're enjoying the channel, much appreciated. Have a good weekend 👍👍

Thank you Jim, nice to hear from you again. Ah yes surprising isn't it, we never stop learning when it comes to fishing. Yes that good weather won't be too far away now and you'll be able to wet those lines once again and hopefully catch a few fish. Cheers as always, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you Nigel, appreciated as always. I usually have slow sessions down there, although it's just a nice place to be and every now and then a decent fish turns up. Yes we just can't seem to shake off these easterly winds at the moment, I'm craving the south westerlies now ha! Need to clean and oil my reels this week, get them ready for the Summer. Hope all is good with you, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you mate, appreciated as always. Ha yes, it's surprising how often the last cast can produce the goods! Looks as if the winds are swinging around this week, at last! You too, have a good one! 👍👍

Thank you James. Yes it was great to see the Thornback, especially as it was a hard session, I felt a little better after that! Cheers for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

I'm pleased to hear that the videos are bringing back some good memories for you Nick. Nice part of the world is Pembrokeshire, although I've not done much fishing down that way. Yes the fishing is nowhere near as good as it used to be, trawlers have had the lot and I cannot believe that it's allowed to carry on, disgusting. I caught more fish when I was 10 years of age than I do now but I still go as it's my main form of therapy. Cheers for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

Ah thank you Phil, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a beautiful morning when I arrived and so I was able to get some nice footage before the darker skies moved in. A tough session but it was great to see the Thornback at the end, a very welcome sight. Cheers as always, enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍

Thank you Wayne. Yes same here, my Goldcliff sessions are usually hard work, I struggle more there than at any other venue. Yes, I was fancying a spring cod but in saying that I've caught them down there as late as early June and so I guess there's still time. Hope all is good with you mate, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thanks Paul. Typical of Goldcliff really, one bite one fish but it was great to see the Thornback, she was lovely. Take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Ian, I'll keep plugging away for now and hopefully more to come. A tough session but it was nice to be back on the mud. Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you Ian, appreciated as always. Yes I think you're probably right, I thought that when I first saw it emerge from the water. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Kev, always appreciated. A tough but enjoyable session. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you mate, I appreciate it. It's surprising how often the last can produce a fish isn't it. Cheers for watching, all the best 👍👍

Thank you Richie. It was great to see the Thornback at the end, it was a tough old session. Hope all is good with you, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you mate, it was nice to be back on the mud again. A tough session but enjoyable all the same. Cheers 👍👍

Thank you Stephen. I wasn't expecting a video either but I had excess hours to use up in work (flexi time) and so I took a day off. Typical of Goldcliff really, you usually have to wait until the last cast ha! Hope you're well mate, have a good weekend 👍👍

Thank you Bob. A tough session but I guess that's typical of Goldcliff, you often have to wait a long time and then eventually something turns up. Ah that's interesting, I like your saying...I will use this one myself from now on! Hope all is good with you, have a good weekend 👍👍

Haha you're right there Thomas, a fish usually makes me feel a little better. Thank you, a tough session but the Ray was a great blank saver, lovely looking fish. Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you mate, much appreciated. Yeah it can be a productive venue on its day but it can also be hard work, bit of an enigma. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Paul. The last cast did it again, surprising how often that happens! Enjoy the long weekend and tight lines if you go fishing! Cheers mate 👍👍

Thank you Gordon. Yes, I was beginning to think it wasn't going to happen but as is usually the way down Goldcliff, a fish turns up right at the end! Cheers as always, take care 👍👍

Thank you Matthew, much appreciated. Yes definitely, one fish will do me, I usually warm up then ha! Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you Steven, I appreciate it. A tough session but I felt a little better after catching the Thornback ha! The light was good when I arrived and so I was able to get some nice scenery footage. Cheers as always, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Peter, that's nice of you to say, I appreciate it. A tough session this one but it was nice to see the Ray at the end. I try my best to make a relaxing watch, not always easy but I'll keep plugging away for now and will make the videos as and when I can, instead trying to force one every week. Hope all is good with you, take care 👍👍

Thank you Graham, I appreciate it. A tough session but enjoyable all the same, was great to see the Ray at the end. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Marc, appreciated as always. Can't beat a bit of last cast action can you, always seems to be the way! A tough session but much better than being in work ha! Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you David, that's nice of you to say. Yes definitely, I can never ever remember having a productive session down at the sea when the easterlies have been blowing, funny isn't it. Your continued support is appreciated, have a nice weekend 👍👍

Thank you Paul, appreciated as always. Yes the Bristol Channel does seem to hold a lot of rays these days, they weren't as plentiful when I was a kid. Well done on your Minehead session, sounds like you had a good day! Cheers as always, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

You're welcome mate, glad you enjoyed it. A tough session but I always enjoy fishing down at Goldcliff, the surroundings are beautiful and there's always something to see. Cheers as always, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you Leighton. Yes me too and I'll fish there for as long as I'm able to. Ok yeah, I can go to other places and catch more fish but there's something mysterious about Goldcliff, always that chance of something nice turning up and the scenery is beautiful. Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

You're spot on there Mike, it certainly does sooth the soul and that's the main reason I go fishing, I just love being next to the water. Thank you for watching, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Rob. Yes definitely, I always have tough sessions down there, although every now and then a decent fish turns up, funny old place ha! It certainly is beautiful, the scenery is special and there's always something to see and I guess that's why I keep going back. Hope all is good with you, enjoy the bank holiday 👍👍

Thank you Neil. Yes definitely, it was a tough one but seeing that Thornback at the end made me feel a little better ha! I usually have tough sessions down at Goldcliff but it's just a nice place to be. Enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍

Thanks Michael. I sometimes get a little paranoid when I'm not catching any fish but it's good to hear that you enjoy the scenery footage and the music etc. Hopefully more to come soon with a bit of luck. Cheers 👍👍

Yes you're right there Ashley, it can sometimes pay off. Thank you, it was great to see the Ray at the end, a beautiful fish. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Nathan, it was nice to be back on the mud again. A tough session and that easterly was a bit of a nuisance but it was great to see the Thornback at the end. Amazing how a fish can make you feel a lot better ha! Cheers mate, you too...have a good one! 👍👍

Thank you Ronald. Yes the rain stayed away thankfully, although it did go very dark towards the end. A tough session but it was nice to see the Ray at the end. Cheers as always, take it easy 👍👍

Thanks Mike. A tough session but it was nice to see the Thornback at the end. I usually struggle down there but I still enjoy it, nice place to be. Cheers as always 👍👍

Thank you Ronnie, appreciated as always. Yes it's usually the way down there, slow going for most of the session and then a bite right at the end ha! Lovely area though, just a nice place to be and as you say, you can often get the better fish when it's hard work. Well done on the Turbot, that's a lovely fish in fairness. We don't get many where I live but they do make an appearance every now and then. Hope all is good with you, take care 👍👍

Thank you mate, appreciated as always. A tough session but I was pleased to see the Ray at the end. Ah right that's interesting, I didn't realise the high pressure also affected the worm digging, you learn something new every day. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Michael, that's nice of you to say. Haha putting me on prescription might not be a good idea, all of my blanks could depress people! Yes good bunch of lads are casters, down to earth with some good banter, what it's all about. I think Jim Pook was right, I can't ever remember doing well on an easterly wind. Another tough session but it was great to see the Thornback at the end, a very welcome sight. Hope all is good with you, cheers as always 👍👍

Thank you Gary. Another tough session but it was great to see the Thornback at the end, I was a little more enthusiastic after that ha! Cheers as always, take care 👍👍

It certainly does Andrew, I was a little more enthusiastic after catching that Ray. Yes indeed, never a truer word spoken! Cheers as always 👍👍

Ay yes I agree with you on that one, the fruit is certainly sweet either way, just being there is good enough for me nowadays. I think you could have given Oscar Wilde a run for his money..I like your impatience quote, very good! Cheers as always, enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍

Thank you Ben, it was nice to be back on the mud again. I expected a tough session to be honest but I was pleased to see the Ray at the end, I felt a little better then ha! Good luck for today down on the ledges, hopefully won't be too busy and I guess there could be a few spring Codling about, that would be good! You'll have to let me know how you get on. Cheers as always and tight lines! 👍👍

Thank you mate, it was certainly a welcome site after such a quiet session. Cheers as always, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Andrew, always good to hear from you mate. A tough session but I guess that's Goldcliff for you, can often be hard work. It was great to see the Thornback at the end, lovely markings on that fish. Hope all good with you, have a good weekend 👍👍

Yes you're right there Adam, it is sad that fish stocks are nowhere near what they were, I do wonder where it will all end. Thank you, I'll keep plugging away and hopefully more to come. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Indeed Alan. It's always the same down there for me, I usually have to wait until the last cast ha! Nice to see the Ray though, lovely markings on it. Cheers 👍👍

Thank you as always Jon, very generous of you. Hope all is good on the IOW. Cheers and tight lines! 👍👍

Thank you Brett, she was a lovely fish in fairness, beautiful markings. Cheers for watching, appreciated as always 👍👍

Thank you Ian, appreciated as always. Yes the Ray was a very welcome sight given how tough the session was! Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thanks Tone. This mark has always been the same, not a touch for hours and then something turns up out of the blue, you can't make it up ha! Lovely place though, just nice being there, always something to look at. Cheers mate, see you on the mud! 👍👍

Thank you Keith, nice of you to say. Yes it can be a little tricky filming and fishing at the same time, I was gutted when that battery died on me! It certainly was a tough session, although I felt better when the Ray made an appearance ha! Cheers as always, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Ian, appreciated as always. A difficult session but it was better than being in work! Well done on the Bass last week, what a cracker that was! Enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍

Thank you Geraint, it was great to see the Ray at the end. Unlucky on the blank, I often have tough sessions down there but every now and then a good fish turns up. Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Gaz. A tough session but enjoyable all the same, it was great to see the Ray at the end. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Sam. A tough session but it was great to see the Ray at the end. That easterly wind down Friars was hard work wasn't it ha! Yeah you should have popped over for a chat, never a problem bud. Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Yes you're right, I was saying the same to a friend of mine the other day, strange isn't it. Thank you, a tough session but it was great to see the Ray at the end, I felt a little better then ha! Cheers as always, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you Noel, it was great to be out again. Yes that easterly wind was brutal at times but the Ray at the end made me feel a little better ha! Yes I think you're right, I thought it could have have been a double when I first saw it. Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

@@riversidewithme I was living in Haverfordwest for few years working as a chef I had 2 weeks holiday to take so I thought I'm gona hit a few marks along the south coast as I had never caught a blonde Ray or spotted. I ended up in Barry as I knew from a few people I follow on Facebook there is a number of marks that produce good blondes. Places like friers and the white light. I spent just under 2 weeks there with a easterly blowing 20 to 30mph everyday. The last day the wind changed but I think every angler in South Wales had been waiting for it. Every mark I went to was packed. I ended up fishing almost in the same spot you fish directly across from the white light. 3 hours of not even a bite and then the straps came on the feed just around high tide. Had 5 in total. I packed up and started the long walk back towards friers happy enough that I hadn't blanked. But I still had a bait left and friers was starting to empty. So I made my way out to the end tide was dropping fast. I fished down from the stinky hole a good 100 yards as it was big tides that day so it fell fast and a long way. I Wasn't expecting to catch anything to he honest but my bait must of been in the water no more than 5 minutes and I had a cracking bite. 2 and half pound spotty I was over moon I ended up with 4 all around the same size. But that blonde still managed to allude me. I suppose it gives a reason to go back and try again.

Ah very good, your efforts were rewarded with some nice fish. Barry is a very popular Ray mark, especially at this time of the year. As you say, not getting that Blonde gives you a good excuse to go back and try again. You'll definitely get one down there, Barry is a hotspot for them! 👍👍

Thank you Stephen, it was a welcome sight given how tough the session was. Hope all is well, cheers as always 👍👍

Thanks you mate, much appreciated. Yeah those easterlies are hard work aren't they, always make the session a little tricky. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Chad, appreciated as always. I had a feeling it was going to be a tough session with that easterly wind but it was great to see the Thornback at the end. Cheers as always, take it easy mate 👍👍

@@riversidewithme that easterly can be a pain but u beat the blank mate good job rake care gar mate

Thank you Kirk. It was certainly a welcome site having not had a bite all session. Cheers as always, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Jon, appreciated as always. Yes it was another tough session but it was great to see the Thornback at the end, I felt a little warmer then ha! Absolutely, a bad session down at the sea beats being at work anyday, oh yes! The livestock must keep you on your toes, I bet that can be a little challenging at times! Cheers for watching, take it easy 👍👍

Thank you mate. A tough session but seeing that Ray at the end made me feel a lot better ha! I love it down there, the scenery and wildlife is always special. Cheers for watching, take care 👍👍

Thank you mate. A tough session but seeing that Ray at the end made me feel a lot better ha! I love it down there, the scenery and wildlife is always special. Cheers for watching, take care 👍👍

Thank you mate. A tough session but seeing that Ray at the end made me feel a lot better ha! I love it down there, the scenery and wildlife is always special. Cheers for watching, take care 👍👍

Thank you Yolo, appreciated as always. Another tough session but I felt a little better after catching the Thornback at the end ha! Yes good spot, I haven't used my ABUs for a while but I am missing them and they will be back in action before long! The Surfblasters are lovely aren't they, probably the best fixed spools I've used and I bet you get right out there with that braid on! Hope you had some good fishing down at the Knap, I need to get back down there soon. Cheers for watching, enjoy the long weekend 👍👍

Thank you Andy. A tough session but it was great to see the Thornback at the end, I felt a little better then ha! Cheers for watching, much appreciated 👍👍

Thank you Lynden. Tough session that was, nice to be out though. The Ray was a nice sight at the end, couldn't grumble. Cheers for watching 👍👍

@@riversidewithme I love your enthusiasm it’s great I watch your videos sometimes because of it. I’m not like that I went night carp fishing once to lamby way in Cardiff it was actually my birthday so it was winter. I blanked for the 1 night and 2 days I was there. I still haven’t got over it to this day and that was over 18 years ago 🤣🤣 put me off fishing that did. So your videos are helping get back some enthusiasm 😁👍🏻

@@lyndenhadley4490 Haha, sounds like that trip scarred you in a big way...just tell yourself it was a bad dream and that it didn't really happen 🤣. Glad the videos are helping to boost your enthusiasm levels, good stuff! 👍

Yes I think you're right there, I never do well down the sea when the easterlies are blowing, although I had some nice Trout from my local river the other day and winds were coming from the east then. Thank you, it was a tough session but the Thornback was lovely, a great sight. Cheers as always mate, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Alex, it certainly was a lovely fish. As you say, Goldcliff can often be hard work, I blank a lot down there although I guess there's always that chance of a nice fish turning up. Cheers as always, enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍

Thank you mate. A tough session but enjoyable all the same, the ray at the end was a welcome site. Cheers for watching 👍👍

@@riversidewithme can't beat the fresh air and some time to yourself-Catching is a bonus. Keep up the good work👏

Thank you John, appreciated as always. A tough session but it was nice to see the Ray at the end. Yes definitely, it can get expensive and I'm aware that a lot of people cannot afford to go every week. Always nice being next to the water isn't it, that's what it's all about. Cheers for watching, all the best 👍👍

@Riverside With Me you keep making vids ,I'll keep watching, if you ever around aberystwyth way for a session, I would like to fish along with u if I could,🙂

Thank you mate, I appreciate it. Thankfully the sun was out when I got there and so I was able to take advantage of the light before the clouds moved in. Cheers 👍👍

Haha thank you Matt. Talking of snooker, I've watched quite a bit of this year's world championships, although shame when Mark Williams got beaten. Yes you're right, I thought it was 10lbs when I first saw it, I have no idea why I said 8lbs, I blame the easterly wind 😂. Yep, let's just go fishing, sounds good to me! Love and cwtches to the casters family, see you in the pork pie shop and on the rocks👍👍

@@riversidewithme HA HA lol👍

Thanks Mike, it was good to be out again. Yes the Whiting kept the rod tips busy, missed a couple of bites but I guess that's fishing. Hope all is well, have a good one too 👍🎄

Haha! If you're interested in being 'Mr May', please let me know and I'll inform the calendar company! Cheers for watching, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Matt. That easterly wind was cold but I felt a lot warmer after catching that Thornback! You're right, it was definitely around that size, why I said 8lbs is a mystery to me, my brain usually goes to mush when filming and I talk rubbish ha! A solo trip to the beach of broken dreams...now that's brave of you but hopefully the sessions will be productive, your Phil Taylor rod is guaranteed to get you some good fish, that's not in doubt (hope I haven't jinxed it now). I shall look forward to a full report upon your return. You too mate, hope you have a good one 👍👍

Thank you Stu. Yes you're right, it was. I thought that when I first saw it, I have no idea why I said 8lbs ha! Hope all is good with you, cheers for watching 👍👍

@@riversidewithme keep up the good luck pal👍

Thanks Matt. A typical Goldcliff session, I usually have to wait until the last cast down there ha! Take it easy 👍👍

Thank you mate, I appreciate it. Haha, that's a Pontypool accent, lived there all my life. Cheers for watching 👍👍

Thank you Finley, it was great to be back on the mud and the Ray at the end was a very welcome sight, beautiful markings on it. Yes it's a nice size tide for down there on Monday, although as you say it may be a little busy with it being the bank holiday. Could be worth getting there early and walking to the left of where I was in this video so that you're on the end of the point, then you shouldn't get anyone to your left. I get my ragworm from Cwmbran Angling as I live fairly close to it. Steve the owner usually has plenty in over the weekend although I sometimes ring and book it. I popped in this morning and he was saying that he's sold loads due to it being the bank holiday weekend and he may run out unfortunately. I'm pleased to hear that you're enjoying the videos, I'll keep going for now and hopefully more to come. You too mate, enjoy it...tight lines 👍👍

@@riversidewithme yeah it'll be definitely be worth giving it a go and getting there earlier as you say, is that all the way down to the pink house or is it just before there?

@@finleytye3096 It's before the Pink House. Literally another 40 second walk or so to the left of where I was in this video, until you come to the bit of seawall that sticks out (like a point). Then the seawall starts to cut inland to form a bay. So you can fish on that point and hopefully no one will be to your left as the tide is too small to fish that little bay 👍

@@riversidewithme Brilliant cheers for that Gareth ill hopefully give that a bash and see what happens, the winds seem to be blowing from the NW so with any luck there might be something about

Cracking thorny Gareth! Thanks for sticking it out so long! This has helped me get motivated for work today so I can make the most of my day off on Monday! Tight lines and a loose schedule 👊

Thank you very much for the donation Ash, very generous of you! I will be getting a new camera this year and so I will put it towards that! That's good to hear and I hope you get to wet a line on Monday, that will be a good way of spending the bank holiday! Cheers bud, tight lines! 👍👍

Thank you mate, no doubt we'll bump into eachother at some point 👍👍

Thank you Scott. Yes I think so, as soon as I saw it I had a feeling it wasn't that far off 10lbs. A tough session but that's what I expected to be honest. Good luck down at the Knap today, hopefully there'll be a few fish about, you'll have to let me know how you get on. Cheers as always, tight lines 👍👍

@@riversidewithme cheers mate 🎣

@@riversidewithme blank 🙈 not a bite all day

@@scottkenny7661 Unlucky Scott, I guess there's always next time 👍

Thank you Dai, appreciated as always. I love this mark, one of my favourites. Ok I'll try and remember to do that or I might do a separate video on different ways of baiting up. Cheers for watching, enjoy the weekend 👍👍

Thank you Jeff, I appreciate it. Not always easy but I try my best to make a relaxing watch. I think I've always been quite conservation minded, although I did used to take more fish for the table when I was younger, whereas nowadays I return pretty much everything. So yes, I guess I've changed with age and fish welfare has become even more important to me. Cheers as always, enjoy the bank holiday weekend 👍👍