Shore Fishing for Beginners - Shore Fishing Rods and Reels 

I hope this video helps folks out. We have other videos in our “Shore fishing for Beginners playlist and I have added links in the video description for some of the tackle I use. 😊👍🏻🎣

I fished a lot when I was kid, with my dad and his work mates back in the 80's. Going to get back into it this year, your videos have helped !

RU-vid is the only social media I do, The others are becoming too controversial. You youtubers with your informational channels and old movies and TV shows are the only reason I’ve stayed this long. You are worth it many times over.👍

Brings back memories, long live the fixed spool, birds nests be gone!

John , its good to see you are wearing a crew saver vest . You must be the 1st RU-vidr ive seen wearing one whilst shore fishing . Safety is paramount when fishing from shore or boat because you never know when that freak wave is going to hit you .

rare to find people that share like this. Where I lived one time in my life (Washington State USA) I LOVED people going golfing... less competition fishing! Hawaii on the other hand is one of the FREEEST (is that a word?) places on earth NO fishing license needed. You buy a boat, a fishing pole you catch a marlin, tuna, Mahi Mahi menpachi Ono, etc etc what a wonderful place, with people who LOVE YOU! Just be NORMAL, okay? you have a small boat, they have a small boat. Yo have a beer they have a beer. It is LIFE that is fishing. Thank YOU!

My first day as a shore fisherman. Thank you for this clear introduction. You’re a natural instructor. Keep going, I’m relying on you. Diolch yn fawr

I use a Penn 525 multiplier- I have an old century rod which I stripped down and put Fuji rings on it then rewhipped and varnished the rod. It had no grip on the butt end so I've fitted one. I cannot complain John, it has served me well for 25 years.

you purposely made a birds nest just to show everyone how to deal with them... this is dedication!

Great video thanks for the tips, very helpful, have a great day!

I started out using fixed spools, I got some really nice shimano ones. Then I discovered multipliers. The Shimanos don't see the light of day anymore. I absolutely love multiplier fishing.

Thank you, I watch, listen and learn. It's good when you see a man who knows what he is doing!

Great teacher john very well explain pity about weather roll on the spring keep safe tight lines

Sometimes it helps to go back to basics, asI find a lot of us tend to sometimes overcomplicated things. A bit of revision is always good too. Stay safe. 😷👍👌👏

A big well done and thankyou for the rate at which you create this content. It's easy for us to take for granted the amount of work that goes into filming and editing a video every week! Genuinely impressive and so welcomed by us all. Thankyou !!

OMG, I always wished to see a video on Rods and Reels. You are awesome!! John

This guy needs a tv show. Brilliant guy. Would be a great tv show

When I see the notification you have uploaded always excites me great video 👍🏽👍🏽

Brilliant as ever John . Feels like we’re learning something every video. Thanks a lot.

hello ive not been fishing for a few years . watching you fish is giving me the fishing bug again . looking forward to going again

These beginner videos are fantastic for us novices, even if some of us kind of know the basics. Videos like this help hammer home the fundermentals. Thanks matey 👍

Inspirational video John, from me and the rest of the Fish Locker followers a big thank you for these videos.

It's awesome to learn about other fishing types as I sit here in my nice warm ice shanty

About 300 likes and a couple of unlikes. This man is legend. Of you don 't like it, go elsewhere and leave him be.

What a good video and especially for beginners, we had to learn by watching others and trying different things out when I was a kid but your videos would have given us a better knowledge thanks, stay safe tight lines

I loved that video, mainly because I watched it with my boys, and was able to show them the tips that I never got as a kid. Though I’ll be using them from now on! Thanks fella 👍🏻

I was just thinking about how to shore fish as a beginner, perfect timing with this video. Awesome stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

Cheers mate! I enjoyed the video.I believe it's the way you go in-depth but not overly explain things in your videos that is the key to keep people excited about watching. When RU-vid first came out I was going to do basically what you do. With 50 plus years of fishing...whether it be recreational...charter or commercial no matter where i go to fish I always take the time to show someone that is new to fishing certain tips to catching more fish. Even when you showed and demonstrated the good old 'Birds nest' I actually demonstrate to our fishing charter guests how to avoid getting them on the way out to the ocean. Most people have never fished a Penn 4/0 before so a little knowledge goes a long way.And of course I explain how to properly set the hook when fishing with circle hooks.(Only took me about 2 years to get proficient with them since I have always been a 'Set the hook' fisherman.) Anyways mate...Finally tomorrow we will have our first charter in the ocean of the year.Thank the Lord ! Being landlocked drives me crazy.lol And we typically run about 250 to 300 trips a year. Well...with that being said...I'm off to get ready for tomorrow. Tight lines and calm seas to you ! From your friend on the other side of the pond.

Thanks for a great video I'm just starting sea fishing after a 36 year break and your a great help.

I know what you are talking about because you kindly answered my questions on tides.Thanks.

Cheers mate , it’s funny to me how things turn out in life .. But it’s almost uncanny how much your up loads have helped me during the past year ! I found your channel during lockdwn , work for the NHS and was advised to shield.. lots of different emotions and feelings about that time , but your passion and knowledge of the coast was a welcome escape from everything.. After a chance family holiday to Norfolk and chance encounter of a beach caster I got to put some of that knowledge into practice, bagged a 5 lb sea bass and watched many a sun rise n set ... It’s been hard at work ... lost Two college’s Graham and Libby .. Both genuinely decent blokes Sir captain Moore passed yesterday at our hospital... RIP Keep em coming fella 👍🏼

Brilliant video as always. Another tip for the multiplier is put your leader knot at one side of the reel and then when you cast out your thumb on the other side, stops any cuts you might get from the knot. However I'm definitely with you on fixed spools, so much more convenient than a multiplier

Excellent been fishing for 40 years and have discovered what I've been doing wrong I think I'm standing to close to my bait after I've cast, have found video educational and entertaining thanks John stay safe 👍👍👍👍

Excellent video for a part time fisherman like myself as I do most of my fishing from the shore. I'm pleased to see that I am not the only one who has trouble with Multiplying reels. I went back to fixed spool a long time ago! Thanks for another great video!

You are a great tutor with such a wealth of knowledge. Any beginner can learn so much from your videos and everything is so calmly and clearly explained. Fascinating to watch and learn as always. Cheers! 👍

My 5yo daughter told me we need to hit the the thumbs up to show some love and hit the notification lol.

Thank you John. Another great video. I totally agree with that the current fixed spool reels are very efficient with a longer cast. Also as a bonus they are less troublesome especially when fishing at night. Thank you again John. Take care.......

Thanks I have learned load from this video. I am coming back to fishing after 30 year and hoping to get the excitement I did back then. Keep up the good work stay safe thanks Willie

I found this video very well made with some great tips for starting beachcasting,thank you.

thanks mate, im new to fishing and this answered a lot of my questions about searching for a shore rod & reel

Another great informative video John. They not only increase my knowledge, but also keep me sane through these trying times!

Thank John, You have called this Video for "Beginners"😊 I have been fishing since I was 8 years old mate and I have gained some very useful tips and some very useful info on the Tackle, so thanks for that, just shows you that it is never to late to learn something even after 60 years of enjoying my fishing 😂, my old saying is ..... the more you know the more you don't know. Keep um coming mate you are saving us from going cracking in this lockdown🤣 cheers Ian

But John, you forgot to say how much more fun multipliers are, - how much further you can cast, - and how much cooler they actually are. great vid 👍👍😊😊👊

Outstanding again John thanks for sharing. Just about to start fishing again after 30yrs and looking forward to it, sometimes feels super complicated but I'm here to learn.

I have never fished before and have bought my fist rig to fish Mackerel on the the South Coast next week. Your videos have been fantastic and educational. I am really looking forward to hopefully catching my Lunch! Thank you and subscribed!

Need to get me one of those rig winders. Spending too much time untangling rigs and yanking hooks out of my hide. P.S., here in the States we generally refer to the stationary spool type as "spinning reels" and the multipliers as "baitcasters or baitcasting reels." I just call 'em "bird nesting reels," since I share your talent at producing them 😁

Great video, thank you for posting! I am an old boy just waiting to get back into fishing after a good 50 years "lay off". It is amazing to see the huge difference in tackle that is available now and this was so helpful to me, lots of good basic advice, I can't wait to get down to the shore again when all this Covid is sorted. All the best to you and yours, tight lines and thanks once again.

Dear, you are doing a great job.... you are amongst the best trainers across the globe. I would love to learn shore fishing by watching all your videos.... Best of Luck from Pakistan...

Great tips and ideas.... most of the anglers i know use a multiplier for fishing for everything... I use mine for pier and rock fishing....fixed -spool for beaches... And a scarborough reel for deep water rock marks where you don't really need to Cast far....

Good on you, mate, for wearing a pdf while fishing on the rocks!

Love your content miss my fishing used to live by the river Severn used to go shore fishing for cod and conger

Great vid. For a long time I felt inadequate cos I can't long cast with a multiplier but hey after your remarks I don't care. Put my fixed spool back on without shame.

That was Brill, I've started modifying my shop braught rigs with detachable hook lengths, great idea. Great vids mate.

Very good and informative video mate👍 simple is the best. I have seen to many people making fishing so complicated it’s just funny to watch them set up gear. Hope you all have a good one😃

Nice, John. Very clear how the "pendulum casting" works.

That was very interesting, a proper tutorial, I tell you, James has really come on leaps and bounds as your camera man, following his last week's debut.

Nice tutorial, several years ago i took some lessons at the local casting club and it help t me allot, my cast where 40% improved !!! 👍

Excellent instruction. Thank you John. ❤ much love to you all

one of the best videos for beginners ive seen. watched loads of your vids, brilliant!! keep them coming

Better known as a pendulum cast John- The tork of the rod whips the line out and drives the weight into the air. enjoyed the vlog.

Easy to understand, good advice on how to fish and what equipment and baits to use, out standing John as usual, also great to watch.👍

Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it, im a carp angler and i have just purchased a cheap set of rods and reels and a tripod and ready tied rigs etc and will be making a 2.5 hour drive for my first beach trip this sunday to chesil beach to have a go, subbed.👍👍

It's ace John. Just getting together my sea gear and buying some new stuff too. Haven't sea fished for 34 years since Ilfracombe pier. We have a caravan near Bude and your videos have been proper helpful. Been a match and carp angler for all my life but I can't wait for the sea at the caravan. Off there tomorrow. Thanks mate keep up the great videos and if your up this way be great to fish with you. regards Jim

Hello John. ive watched all your videos since i dont know when , this one is so well put together . well done .I am a seasoned angler and field caster but this was still a good watch. cheers Sie

You’ve been pumping out the videos!! Always look forward to watching them! Thank you good sir.

You where lucky to have that window it’s like rolling mud down my way 🤞great video ❤️

Had some cracking wrasse as a kid using limpets just round the corner of Holyhead, great memories :) Another nice video John 👍🏻

Top man thankyou sir, Always a pleasure to be in your company fish or not. 👍

Why would someone give a thumbs down. What a fantastic educational video. SMH!

Never had much success with sea fishing. This series has got me dusting off the gear to go again and simplify my approach. Those Scarborough cod are in for it 😆.

another brilliant tutorial lesson with good info for everyone 10 out of 10 as usual

Living in Westward Ho! I've never sea fished. Think I'll try this. Great informative teacher. 👍

One of the best videos I've watched of yours very very good , sometimes when your old you think you know all you need to know but I learnt a few things , I have forwarded the link to my son excellent video !

i think its amazing how much you pick up watching a genius

Nice one I’ve learn a new things about the reels and im watching video quite a lot about the different reels and its only you explain really well. Proper job!👏👏👏

Should of known you’d already have a video explaining what’s needed. Thanks for this and your channel in general. It’s brought me hours of entertainment and got me out of some grey clouds.

A1 instruction and experience. It's amazing just how protective of fishing methodology fisherman were in my day, but it's a joy to see you sharing your experience and sound knowledge. Hope you're well and safe. Thank you for everything :)

Excellent as always John. I've never been a shore person but - like all your videos - informative and educational. Great stuff!!

Thanks for the video haven't finished for some years now found this very useful and informative and clear to understand will be blowing the dust off my rods keep up the good work 👌

Excellent, enjoyed and the weather change was beautiful. 👍Thanks.

Brill video as a newbie to sea fishing this really helps ! Im hoping to get out a fair bit more once lockdown is over and i will take all your advice on board . Keep up the good work and keep the beginners lessons coming everyone has to start somewhere and this seems a good place to start . Cheers really enjoyed this one

Once again John a very educational video, so much valuable information for beginners and very well put across, you keep it simple John! All the best. 👍

Another cracking video John, I definitely agree with you, ref fix spool v multipler, I use the KISS principle in all my fishing 😁

Just wish I'd had access to videos like this as a kid!! Very informative as always. Take care mate.

You are killing me John , if I ever make it back to England I am going to Cornwall to find you and you are taking me fishing 😂😂😂😂😂 John U.S.A

Nice and clearly explained advice for any fisherman or women John tight lines mate

Great for any body starting out John especially the kids. All the best mate.

Great video and well explained! Thank you Mate! Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

As usual John a spot on tutorial with no bs . Many people add so much talk with little content boring the pant off the reader , not you it’s content spot on ....tight lines...hope you managed to get the snot out of you hair 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Stumbled on this. Brilliant vid, impressed. Subd. Now looking for a vid on shorefishing with arthritis. Spot on mate. McIntyre Scotland

I remember using the multiplyier as a nipper, always getting birds nest until my dad fitted a gadget (forgot it's name) basically it fitted onto the reel which if I remember was spring loaded, you past the line through two parallel bars, so when you cast the line the bars sprang back against the reel slowing the line feed which in turn prevented the birds nest, no idea if you can still buy them, reel technology has come a long way in the last 46 years 😂😂👍👍👍👍

clicked like after 9 seconds of viewing, you just know its gonna be good!

Great video for beginners, just one thing I will mention, having only fished twice but it may be of importance for beginners is your head position when casting. Make sure you look up when casting otherwise you lose distance as I did on both occasions and ended up with 30-40 yards distance instead of 80-100 yards. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for another helpful video. It'd been a bit quiet for us in Kent the last few trips out.

I'll second limpets as a good bait. Had a fun session this week where everything was caught on the limpet baits, and nothing on the other baits of squid and black lug... 👍

Really good intro in to the world of shore fishing, maybe one thing I would add is something to protect your finger when you cast, both fixed spool and multiplier, a finger stall, sticking plaster, or even a strip of black or gaffer tape can help you stop getting cuts from the leader. As you only doing an overhead thump maybe not so important.

The hours I lost sorting out birds nests ty john ,ive fished all my life but you top me ty

Some very good info John. Would be good to see a pure casting technique video. I found after 20 years fishing I developed bad habits and when I learnt some simple things such as the power came from the hips and not the arm holding the rod so to speak it improved my casting immeasurably. Again thanks for the content.

Thank you John, spot on tips! I use three rod, One to catch live bait using sabiki rig, second one 10ft to use non return slide with livebait, and third one 14 ft with fish finder rig, or high low rig. Tight lines !! Very informative video! Huge like from Kazakhstan!

Ah a session with only a velvet to show for it, so many of mine have ended like this. Great video wish you had been around when i started.