Double figure Bass from the UK (+ HD video)
 

I have not been kayak fishing much this year, but last weekend I managed a quick trip out.To be honest, I really did not fancy it, but my kayak fishing friends Adam and Dave persuaded me !

The weather was fantastic, but the tide was very strong and I spent most of the time drifting, because my anchor kept tripping.

Adam was doing well, and Dave was having an absolute stormer of a day - he caught loads of ray, including this Blonde Ray...

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/P7020103.jpg

I was getting more and more tired and frustrated, so I took a break (I almost packed up and went home I have to admit !) - suitably refereshed after my beach food break, I solved my anchor problems and resumed fishing. Adam and Dave said their goodbyes, but urged me to stay... I am glad I did.... because I landed a new personal best bass - over 10lbs. My first ever double figure bass.

In the UK, a bass over 10lbs is the holy grail - and the fish of a lifetime for me. I still have not calmed down...

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/IMGP0777.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/P7020118.jpg

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...1/IMGP0782.jpg

Video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jogdLaIjOTE

More information...
http://dizzybigfish.co.uk/kayak-fish...me-10-lb-bass/

very cool! :cheers1:

Such a beautiful bass.....congradulations.

that's a nice fish on any continent

Nice fish! What kind of bass is that? Looks tasty.

WTG on the new PB.

Congrats on the PB Bass. Glad you stayed, Huh?:D

There were so many reasons why I shouldn't have caught that fish that day.... fishing is a funny old game... I guess that what makes it so addictive. It was a fantastic looking fish, and yes, it did taste great on the BBQ ! (and there's still plenty left)

Great catch! Thanks for the story.

That looks like a European Sea Bass, which is the same family as our Striped Bass species.