A Day of Fishing: Dolphins, Pilchards, and a 6-8 Pound Pollock

TLDRJoin me on an amazing day of fishing as I encounter dolphins, locate pilchards, and catch a 6-8 pound pollock. Learn about my float setup and two different fishing techniques. Watch as I explain the different types of bites and how I handle and release the fish.

Key insights

🐬Encountering dolphins and observing their feeding behavior

🐟Locating a school of pilchards as bait for fishing

🎣Using a float setup with a live bait to catch a pollock

🔪Explaining the rig and different fishing techniques used

🌊Understanding the different types of fish bites and their significance

Q&A

What kind of fish did you catch?

I caught a 6-8 pound pollock.

What fishing techniques did you use?

I used a float setup with a live bait and either a jig or a soft plastic lure.

How do you handle and release the fish?

I handle the fish carefully, avoiding contact with the gills, and release them back into the water quickly.

What types of bites did you encounter?

I experienced both positive bites, where the fish grabs the bait and goes straight down, and negative bites, where the fish picks up the bait and swims up in the water.

What is the significance of the float setup?

The float setup allows me to fish with a live bait and observe its movements, indicating the presence of predator fish.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and encounter with dolphins

02:20Locating pilchards as bait and explaining the float setup

05:20Fishing with a live bait and explaining the rig

08:00Catching a 6-8 pound pollock and discussing different types of bites

13:00Handling and releasing the fish