Double figure Bass from the UK (+ HD video) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dizzyfish · 07-08-2011, 12:33 PM

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...

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...

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

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

lamb · 07-08-2011, 12:48 PM

very cool!

addicted2sp33d · 07-08-2011, 01:57 PM

Congratulations!

'Cuda · 07-08-2011, 04:39 PM

Such a beautiful bass.....congradulations.

catchnfish · 07-08-2011, 05:50 PM

that's a nice fish on any continent

kurt · 07-08-2011, 06:22 PM

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

Amish Ed · 07-08-2011, 10:37 PM

WTG on the new PB.

StinkyMatt · 07-08-2011, 11:45 PM

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

dizzyfish · 07-09-2011, 03:32 AM

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)

Croaker Dave · 07-09-2011, 06:52 PM

Great catch! Thanks for the story.

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

07-08-2011, 12:33 PM	#1
dizzyfish Junior Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England - UK Posts: 25	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... 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... Video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jogdLaIjOTE More information... http://dizzybigfish.co.uk/kayak-fish...me-10-lb-bass/

07-08-2011, 12:48 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	very cool! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-08-2011, 06:22 PM	#6
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Nice fish! What kind of bass is that? Looks tasty. __________________ "All I got was a rock"

07-08-2011, 10:37 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	WTG on the new PB. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

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07-08-2011, 01:57 PM	#3
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Congratulations!

07-08-2011, 04:39 PM	#4
'Cuda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Such a beautiful bass.....congradulations.

07-08-2011, 05:50 PM	#5
catchnfish Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victorville, Ca Posts: 83	that's a nice fish on any continent

07-08-2011, 11:45 PM	#8
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Congrats on the PB Bass. Glad you stayed, Huh?

07-09-2011, 03:32 AM	#9
dizzyfish Junior Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England - UK Posts: 25	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)

07-09-2011, 06:52 PM	#10
Croaker Dave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: OC Posts: 171	Great catch! Thanks for the story. That looks like a European Sea Bass, which is the same family as our Striped Bass species.