alun j. Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Just got in from a last minute decision to go [just for the morning as I'm working !! later] Didn't look too good at 7.30 , with a breezier than expected S.Easterly. Slow getting mackerel on the last of the ebb.......so , when i had a dozen or so in the barrel, thought I'd better get started. Ebb had eased and wind blowing me across and back inshore was all wrong. It was nearly 10 and little was doing........but then the tide turned on and it started pushing more than the wind..........and the bass came on the feed. One or two fish each drift.... and each drift a different line as tide got stronger and wind eased down Best fish went 10 lbs 8oz. ; a couple over 8 went back easily [ lip-hooked] a couple over 6 and a few smaller ones and then I ran out of livelies. Returned to get some more..........but could find any mackerel ........several reliable spots all blanked.....then it wasn't worth trying any longer so finished early and back for lunch. I'll put a pic up later ...... and look forward to repeat this trip soon!! Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass gas Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 well done alun, first of many i expect, saw you returning around xchurch roundabout about 1.30, and thought you would of had a few. lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice one Alun, I am still after my first bass on a livey so I may have to tag along sometime! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
large fries Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well done Al Nice result mate,lets hope the season gets better and better Rup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice one Al Looks like you'll be in the running for this years catch and release trophy PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice one Alun, Leave a few................ See you on the tide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here's a pic of the best of this morning's seven bass weighing in at 10 lbs. 8. Others went 8 - 9 ; 8 - 5 ; 6 -5; 6 - 0 and two just under 3. Cracking scrapers on light solid C spinning rod. Float method = 4; Freeline =3; so not much in it when the bass are feeding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Looks like you'll be in the running for this years catch and release trophy Probably not then. Great fish, nice to get em on the liveys as well. Can you get some scales to Allan - bet it was well over 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice fish Alun - I must get out after some Bass myself soon - work keeps getting in the way Do you know what length the fish was ? Also, could you let me know the size of the biggest fish returned please, so I can keep track for the Catch and Release award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Nice one Al! Q - What are the best size fish to return? Personally I have a boat rule that ALL doubles go back. I return undersize and small fish (obviously) and prefer fish in the 4-7lb bracket to take - and I only take what I can eat without freezing. Other's thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djredrupp Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 do you catch many on lures? nice pic btw! makes my 6lb er look a bit small now! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I think I've said this before........ but I'll repeat my observation\experience. The best eating bass are the ones in best [fat] condition and size is more about prepping portions \ cooking method. I'll take any sizeable bass [ as I love to cook bass]; once my supply is assured, I'll put back lip-hooked \ mouth-hooked fish [ like the two 8 lbers today]..... but if a treble goes in the stomach, it's very hard for that fish to survive; it may swim away well but it won't be able to feed and will starve. I agree about fresh..... not frozen! WE eat a lot of fish and my wife has a big family who also appreciate.........so none goes to waste. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Adam, since you asked, my boat rules are: Max of two fish per day and anything under 3 and over 5 goes back PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 alun, very well done mate. Hope it was tastey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Paul, I agree with the sentiment of your catch 'regime' [sounds better than 'rules'], but what would you do with deeply hooked fish? From a biological point of view, I doubt a fish with a damaged stomach is going to live long. My regime is :- two sizeable fish, then return what you can; which is why 2 fish between 8 and 9 went back [ in tip top condition] yesterday. Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl/overdraft Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Can someone help with these marks where all these good Bass come from,it is very frustrating reading these notes on fantastic catches and we seem unable to locate much over 3lb or so. Never landed a double in 40yrs of fishing. Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) check the jokes section, djredrupp has posted some areas on there Ive pm'd you a bit of info, but most of the areas are clear on the charts. Most tidal races will have fish in it really, but look for shallow(ish) water, a distorted bottom and a nice tide rip and there will be fish there. Edited May 28, 2008 by Gnasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Al, Im in no position to judge anyone - each to their own in my view I am though delighted to hear this: 2 fish between 8 and 9 went back PJ Damaged fish - well yes it's better to keep them i would however switch methods or techniques if it happened frequently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Neo has a two fish rule as well. Not been a problem to date as first need to catch two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I am the same as Carl ( Overdraft ) " well nearly " The biggest Bass I've had must be only about 3 lbs in 15 years. Any chance of a bit of Advice for Poole area Dan? Jim Ps That's a lovely boat Carl. I wanted to buy it when Kim sold it but it was outside of my price bracket. I get over to Wareham quit a bit and often admire it on the mooring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 PJ, 'switching methods'?? I started this livebait fishing using a large single but found the point twisted round back into fish and I lost about half takes; switching to trebles sorted that but they are difficult to extracate if deeply hooked. Flattening the barbs doesn't make much difference if hooks go down. Gordon was using a big single and outfished me on Sunday...... but I think some of his fish were deeply hooked and may not fare well after going back. A few years ago I got a bass in really poor condition [ wasted\satrved] in mid-Summer; unhooking it you could see the end of a big hook inside. It went back but I wouldn't have given it long and was no good to eat. One of the problems of livebait fishing is the bass hit so hard this time of year, when mackerel are just here and bass are warming up and feeding better. Any suggestions on hook options?......maybe open a thread in Tackle Forum?? Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl/overdraft Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Cheers Jim, perhaps we should get together and go for the big' un. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 lol, never fished from poole, so i dont have any info, sorry mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Perhaps in a few weeks we can organise a trip on Alfresco so that one of the lads who has the method and area sorted can give me and Dan a few pointers any volunteers? Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Theres an article from Mike Ladle on Livebaiting with circle hooks, i'll try and find the link. It would be interesting to get some feedback on results from you guys who are catching regularly (thats not me at the mo ) PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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