Mike Fox Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) George took a cracking 11lb 6oz bass yesterday on a whole launce freelined on a 6/0 on fluorocarbon trace, christening his new Kenzaki 6lb class and 7000i in style. It was a great scrap, and George was keen to release it. It stayed in the net for 5 minutes after weighing, regaining it's strength, but refused to leave. Eventually I grabbed it by the tail, and pointed it downwards, and with a kick from it's massive tail, it was gone. As a little background, we had arrived at Carteret (in cub waters!) a few hours earlier, and had groundbaited extensively for the local mullet, but they were refusing floating and sinking bread. I had a half a dozen mackerel from fishing earlier, and filletted them to save space in the fridge. The frames were slid into an old onion sack, and lowered over the side to add to the groundbait trail. George saw the bass swirling next to the boat, and I lobbed some chunked launce towards it, and George saw the pieces taken leisurely. He lip-hooked a dead launce (fridged in a plasticmilk carton from earlier), and flicked it in front of the cruising bass, which it took first time. It had multiple powerful runs and dives, but George eventually brought it to the net, and safety. IT went a steady 11lb 6 oz on digital scales, and eventually went back strongly. Mike Edited August 25, 2011 by Maverick Quote
Rob Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Well done George! A fish to remember!! Any video of the epic struggle??? I bet the French thought you mad to return her!! Well done again! A FOTM contender no doubt! Send pics to BFM too, we haven't had a club member with a fish in there for a while! Rob Quote
Adam F Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Well done George!! Cracking fish. Love Carteret - was there with the family a couple of weeks ago. Quote
great white Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Great fish George well done mate I bet Mum and Dad were as excited as you. It may take a few years to beat that one or you may do it today. Great to read that it swam away strong, it must have a charmed life to grow that big in French waters. Charlie Quote
TomBettle Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Brilliant fish George, Well done!!! I haven't been back to Carteret for some 30 years! Went there on holiday as a kiddy and loved the place. No marina there then, just a sandy estuary full of mullet, a cracking market and wonderful sea food restaurant along with one of the best surf beaches a ten year old boy with a polystyrene surfboard could wish for. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Well done George a truly magnificent fish Martin Quote
Jim Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Good Lad George ! Mike, you must be Very Proud. Well done both. Jim Quote
Paul D Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Fantastic fish George and great to see you released it to fight another day. Quote
Adam F Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 Carteret has a marina now Tom, a lovely modern one, I'd guess it berths around 200 boats. It has a tidal cill ensuring water always but only access for around 6 hours over HW. I'm quite keen on taking JV out there next year for a week, it's a lovely place. Quote
Stuie Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) Very well done George - great fishing and great fish. The report isn't bad either Mike. Stuart Edited July 27, 2011 by Stuie Quote
Paul J Posted July 27, 2011 Report Posted July 27, 2011 George, Sight fishing for double figure Bass , it just dont get much better than that! Brilliant news, i bet youre chuffed to bits, i would be Youre an example to us all mate, congratulations and well done on getting an elusive double. The fact you released it makes it all the more special, i look forward to seeing the photo's PJ Quote
great white Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 As we are affiliated to BASS Please make sure that they get to know about it and send them a picture such good angling and catch and release is what they love to put in their magazines. Charlie Quote
Coddy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Well done George, bet that put a bend in that rod! A fish to remember and an aim to beat your new PB Look forward to the pictures Dave Quote
biggcol Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 Well done George a great fish. Colin and Bobi Quote
Member Removed Posted July 29, 2011 Report Posted July 29, 2011 con grats on your pb george very nice size billy there mate.well done for putting her back Quote
George Fox Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 Hi all, Thank you for the kind words, I'm pleased that I have finally joined the 'big bass club' and even more pleased that it went back so strongly. Also, I have finally broken in my new kenzaki!! Regarding the pictures, I'm affraid that it will not be possible to submit them untill we return to the UK due to not having the correct camera cable onboard. Thanks again George Quote
pirky Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 George It's all been said ..... tremendous......well done ........I am green with envy cos I have never done a double bass ....not even close !!! Things dreams are made of !! Dave Quote
Tiderunner Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 Fish of a lifetime George well done ! Returning it will make it more memorable over the years so full marks for that as well. Just seen the news of your John Dory...... have you thought about buying a lottery ticket this week ? Great fishing, Mike Quote
Leicester Fisheagle Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 Felicitions pour cette belle prise. Cela fait deux jours que j'essaye de convaincre mes amis Francais qui sont en vacances chez moi que l'on peut remettre a l'eau un aussi beau poisson! Allan. Quote
Mike Fox Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Posted August 14, 2011 Picture now added (eventually!!!) Mike PS And yes, it is a white budgie in the cage. Quote
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