Sea fishing Isle of Wight UK..New venue, what am I doing wrong, 

Its not always about catching fish mate. The knowledge you gain using different rigs and baits and trying different venues is priceless as your experience grows. Well done for sticking it out 👍

You'll always be Frugal to me. You're not doing anything wrong, every session is a learning one. I suggest keeping a diary everytine you fish. Tide, weather, air pressure, bait etc. Sometimes going to same mark knowledge is gained more. Check at liwtide & nosey what's on the HT mark. Gives clues to what fish are feeding on & where gullies, channels to cast into or near. One rod in short ( flapper 2 up/1 down with small lug/rag offering on) & other as far as you can cast( big baits/hooks). Mostly enjoy yourself & we will too. Big hug xxx

Hello Dylan, I am with you, I fished the Lifeboat station Sunday evening, similar tactics, size 2 hooks, 2 hook flapper all along both groynes and a bigger bait as far as I could cast, a good way, I used to fish the Essex and Suffolk coast. result same as you. I fished 2 hours up and down, a couple of iffy bites, but mainly bait returned as cast out. I tried rag, big and small size baits, rag tipped with bluey, sandeels, big and small, bluey only and tried refreshing baits every 25 minutes. I have fished the pier area before and caught small fish in daylight, advised by a local of rays after dark. look forward to meeting you out there, someday. thanks for filming

Keep at it mate , One day 👍 ,It's fishing at the moment ,then catching comes along you ain't doing nowt wrong trust me ,Keep faith with the basics ,you will be rewarded 👍 The best thing is your enjoying it ,Don't fall into the trap of expensive 🧐

Never apologise for not catching. It was an enjoyable video despite the lack of fish. I had lots of fish from Bonchurch beach near Ventnor when I was on holiday a few years ago. Have you tried there? Keep trying, you won’t catch anything if you don’t fish. I live 70 miles from the sea so I can’t fish at the moment content like yours keeps me entertained.

we like the fresh air n fishing and if you get a fish its a bonus

Hi Frugal, great to see another video, I’m feeling your pain at the moment. Better times are just around the corner I’m sure. You’ll hit a good mark and catch some good fish and wonder what all the fuss was about. We all blank now and then, even the so called experts. The main thing is to keep trying. It’ll come good, trust me. There’s nothing wrong with your gear or your rigs or your bait. Maybe you’ll get them next time 🐟

Same here newbie! I've seen some people used rolling lead in beaches but heavy enough to keep your line straight this way the rolling lead will find some deep patches to roll in to where fish likes to hide. Give it a shot nothing worst than blanks. Keep going la!

Hey bud. Good video again.. Your not doing anything wrong fishing wise in my opinion. If anything I think its the marks your fishing. Try researching more through forums etc and go to where fish are none to be. Build your confidence a bit.. Good call dropping hook sizes on both rigs.. It will pay off in the right venue with the right bait. Keep it up 🐟🐟🐟

Stick with it, especially when the water starts to warm up. Small hooks/small baits is a good call. Try different casting distances. Gentle lobs can be productive. Don’t always need to hit the horizon.

Good vid buddy . I always blank but that fishing , will see you out soon . Stay safe

I really enjoy watching your fishing sessions, blanking or not. We don't have seas here in Ohio, just ponds and lakes. But I love to get out when I can, which isn't often. Just for pan fish, nothing fancy. Using my 3.5 foot long really old Zebco rod and reel. Take care and keep at it.

hi Dylan mate, dont think your doing anything wrong, baits and rigs looked fine, I fished sunday and again monday not even a bite, but as bad as blanks are catching a fish washes them all away, enjoyed the vid.

Hey Frugal - At least you tried buddy, and well all blank from time to time. Take care and see you on the next one buddy :p Best Wishers: LUGGY

Sometimes there's nothing about, hope you don't get too disheartened because this is good venue to catch sole, plaice, turbot, bass. When there's nothing biting try putting some scent in the water, mackerel guts wrapped around small pieces of mackerel or squid.

Hi mate the spot looked good sandy bottom might find some Dabs but i would keep taking to other angler's about were to try 👍

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Awesome video mate yet again, don’t think your doing anything wrong at all. Good quality bait, Awesome attitude. Would always say some 14ft rods may be something to think about if you ever choose to upgrade, just for those extra few yards and your apparent style of fishing. However not essential seem to hit good distance anyway. If you ever fancy trying your hand at carp fishing check out Forest ponds. Best regards J

Great video Frugal we all have had days like that the crab was a Masked crab the antenna is used for breathing,looked such a good spot ,your lights were a success, better luck next time look forward to your next trip stay safe 😃👍

Went down Totland start of last week, nothing, went again couple days later, plagued by congers, it happens mate, fishing isn't great atm anyway in a bit of a quiet period of the year. Was down chale Sunday night got a conger, I knew 3 other groups down there that blanked. Weather hasn't helped either a lot of northerly winds 🙄 keep going in that spot with the squid and mackerel you'll catch something eventually 👍

You know Frugal, a.k.a. Dylan, the learning curve in anything you do is just part of the experience. I think you did great with the video and am looking forward to seeing more! Well done!👏👏

Don't think you doing anything wrong bud always slow this time of year the smooth hounds be moving in soon and the water is clearing so might be better of spinning some rock marks

I like watching videos like this Dylan. I always have to know what i am doing, so nice to see you just getting out and having a go, gives me confidence to just try without analysing everything first.

Do you not try and fish anywhere else around the island plenty of good places to catch, I have always caught nice good size fish, from thornback rays painted rays Pollock ect.. good video though Dylan 👍.. have you tried off Norton wall I have had dog fish there using squid and the you get plenty of bass there mackerel.. and off fort vic had bass there Pollock off Yarmouth pier..as you walk up near to the end of the pier there are some White bait trays go around about 5 foot back from them..cast where the fairy comes in their is a ledge there and you will feel it hit the bottom and that's where they are 👍.. and there are more places to go. Shanklin ,ventnor ,brook sandown, blackgang ,Newtown creek, whale chine , bonchurch, Hampstead, ect

You might try more powerful rods and reels and some casting lessons that xtra distance might just put you at the range where the fish are .iv fished the island quite a lot and distance definitely helps tight lines 👍

Unfortunately we fish in British waters ,seasonal changes, it’ll get better in a wee while,persistence persistence persistence 👍👍👍

Hi Frugal mate I don't remember a worst may but everything changes matey especially now👍

i think that crab you caught is known as a masked crab, Corystes cassivelaunus

fished the island for around 35 years & totland bay has never been known as one of those "good" marks (whatever that is) & its also a slow time of year,winter species are leaving & summer species arent here yet, As one of the old boys i used to fish with would say "thats why its called fishing & not catching" stick with it things will get better as the weather gets warmer,personally i always look forward to smoothound fishing in the warmer months,plenty of them & great sport & a double figure fish is always on the cards.

Looks like a cracking spot as well Dylan mate, I enjoyed watching 🙌

Hi There, I really liked your video, I am fishing similar to what you do here in Scotland, I bet, I have more blanks here than you do, we have a lot fewer species here to catch. Just keep going, if there are no fish around or not feeding, there is nothing you can do. The only thing I would suggest is to leave the baits in the water longer if you haven't got crabs stealing your bait. I subscribed to your channel and maybe you can have a look at my channel if you get a chance. I also use just some cheap Fladen setup, 2 rods, 2 reels plus rod holder, I bought them for £70 15 years ago and they still going strong. Tight Lines my friend

Btw, still a great vid

When this lockdown is over we could get a few I.O.WTERS to meet up and do a sess . Like a mini comp .

First,don't give up,practice makes perfect ! Things are a bit slow at the moment,but as the weather and sea warms up it will improve.Shallow water along there and mainly sandy.Personally I would use ragworm rather than lug,but stick with the squid/mackerel cocktails.

Also might make a nice video improving your casting 😊👍

Love it when you doing a live bro

Ryde pier is doing well for Ray's mate

Just got you some shout outs buddy so fingers crossed some more subs

O and now I know how to say your name lol

Hey is that you fishing on Brambles Chine beach 17/04/21 @ 1600hrs?

It’s time to move.go up my the car park

i look at fishing like a lottery you just never know if you are going to get anything. lol keep trying..

You didnt do anything wrong its just a rubbish spot.you would of been better off closer to the pier by the cafe or about 50yards to the right of the pier.

Mate, you're doing nothing wrong, this time of year the fishing is rubbish.