Ben’s Diary- Chesil Beach Cod Fishing

Ben shows us how sets about fishing for one of
the UK’s favourite species. Here is a list of the tackle Ben uses in this video-
Tronixpro Cobra (latest model)- www.veals.co.u...
Penn Surfblaster (latest model)- www.veals.co.u...
Trabucco XPS Long Cast- www.veals.co.u...
Varivas Aberdeen Hooks- www.veals.co.u...
Amnesia Snood Lines- www.veals.co.u...
Arno Hooks Cascade Swivels- www.veals.co.u...
Anyfish Anywhere Match Pro Mk II- www.veals.co.u...
Daiwa Millionaire 7HT Magnofuge- www.veals.co.u...
Varivas Yellow Sport 12lb- www.veals.co.u...

[@simonknox5580]

Excellent video Ben, the importance of good quality bait is a no brainier anywhere. 👏👏🎣

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Simon. Totally agree, it’s the number one factor in catching fish or not I’d say! 👍

[@ianclarkfishing]

Lovely stuff as usual Ben!!!! Nice to see you can still do the long walk!!!! Cheers Ian ❤️🎣👍

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Ian, I’m definitely getting older!! 😂

[@Meirion658]

Fantasic vidoe with great knowladge as usual

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Merion, appreciate your comments. 👍

[@adrianbryant7342]

What a nice session Ben a real mixed bag of species which was nice to see. It was crummy weather though but you stuck it out well done. 😊

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Adrian. I love the variety that we get this time of year. It made the rain more bearable!! 😂

[@johntharme5315]

Ben thanks for the video some lovely fish you caught even in the rain and like you said you didn't cast far well done. 👍🐟

[@benstockley4278]

Many thanks John. Yes it’s not always a case of blasting it to France this time of year. Really nice to catch closer in sometimes. 😊👍

[@anthonygeorgiousfishingadv3500]

Great video ben mate and some great information 👍 top man and some great stamp off fish

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks mate, really appreciate that. 😊

[@brianmiles5191]

Another great video, Ben. Thank you for sharing.

[@benstockley4278]

Thank you Brian 👍

[@sharkysharman4796]

Absolute perfection in every way. You read the beach like a priest from the bible. So great to watch.

[@benstockley4278]

Thank you very much mate, glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@acereflectionsfishing]

ben certainly knows his stuff when it comes to the big beach, top angling fella as always 💪👊🎣

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks for your kind words mate, appreciate that. 😊

[@zippylee3228]

Well done Ben showing your magic on chesil once again

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Lee! Sometimes it works out! 😊👍

[@Richie3.3]

Top fishing Ben! 🎣🎣

[@benstockley4278]

Thank you Richie! 👍

[@ryanking5027]

Top angling Ben good watch as always 👍🏻👌🏻

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Ryan, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@paulhiggins6024]

Top stuff as always. That mark is a long old walk 😎

[@jasonlucas494]

Not if you got a boat

[@acereflectionsfishing]

@@jasonlucas494 gotta be part of the club to boat it have you not?

[@jasonlucas494]

@@acereflectionsfishing what club just go to the place if you no the place and row your boat over

[@benstockley4278]

Thank you Paul, appreciate your comment mate. 👍

[@chrislavis1200]

As always the best on you tube

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks for your kind words Chris! 👍😊

[@jonathandilk5722]

You deserve a like for putting up with the rain 😂

[@benstockley4278]

😂😂Thanks John! Yes I was mightily glad to get warm and dry that day!!

[@ianhooper3577]

Awesome video again Ben shame about the whether but plenty of fish 🎣👍

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks Ian! I’m getting used to these drenchings!! 😆

[@jamiesmart9016]

The pro at it again well done great vid, i can never do any good on chesil im obviously doing it wrong or im cursed

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks James. I think we all have our struggles on this beach sometimes mate, myself included! Keep at it, I’m sure you’ll catch it in a good mood soon. 👍

[@ianlishmanphotovideo4142]

A great watch and education, thanks, Ben/VMO. Assuming you sell it, what line does Ben use for his flapper rig/snoods, please?

[@benstockley4278]

Thanks for watching Ian, I really appreciate it. 👍
On this occasion for the flappers, I used 60lb clear Amnesia rig bodies and 25lb clear Amnesia snoods. Fished a bit heavier in case a Trigger turned up. 👍

[@ianlishmanphotovideo4142]

@@benstockley4278 Thanks Ben; much appreciated. Keep up the great work 👍🙂

[@VealsMailOrder2898]

Hi Ian, we've now included a full list of the tackle Ben is using within the video description.

[@richswain7154]

Hi Ben, just found you....were based inshore from bridport. Would you advocate leaving the micro pout on for a cod bait? Ive only just moved here, its amethod weve used historically. Cheers, rich

[@dr4gon166]

Can you please state line strength rather than diameter, diameter means squat all. Each manufacturer has different strengths for different diameters. Other than that great video Ben!

[@VealsMailOrder2898]

@@dr4gon166 It’s better to select a line based on its diameter rather than its breaking strain. Diameter can be accurately measured and has greater bearing on practical fishing than a breaking strain. Low diameter lines can be cast further but are more susceptible to damage. Thicker lines are more abrasion resistant but will not cast so far.
For example, if you always buy line that is 20lb breaking strain, one brand could be 0.36mm, another could be 0.43mm. One of those two lines will cast much further than the other.
Diameter is incredibly important and many anglers purchase line based on it.

[@loooodoooog]

If someone could PM me the what three words , for the location of this mark . I would be eternally grateful and take it to my grave as a closely guarded secret 😬🤞🏻🐟

[@paulhiggins6024]

It’s on Chesil Bank and it’s a bloody long walk from Abbotsbury or FerryBridge. Can’t say anymore.

[@fredhall4239]

LH is my bet looking at the ground

[@benstockley4278]

😂 I’ll get the secrets act paperwork drawn up and posted out to you! 😉