[JLD]

Went out for a short session today, 12:30 - 15:00. First time I've fished during the day for a few months and was rather expecting a blank but the weather seemed nice and I did have some crabs so decided to give it a go. First spot I picked wasn't a success. It was sheltered from the surf and easy to fish but not so much as a tremble on the rod tip. Although the sun was shining, the wind was cold and I soon realised that I did not have enough clothes on. Decided to take a walk to another spot 0.5 mile away, rocks/boulders/weed and surf. At least the walk would warm me up. First cast here was a blank. But second cast I felt a couple of sharp tugs and my heart leapt. At first I thought it would just be a dog, but it would do to beat the blank, then I felt the weight and decided it must be a huss but when the fish got closer it suddenly decided to go a bit mental and I realised that it was actually a very decent bass. Not sure why I was so suprised as that was what I was fishing for. By this time I was feeling distinctly chilly again and decided that I had my supper so I might as well go home. Didn't have my camera or any scales with me but suspected it might be a new PB so decided to pop into the shop on the way home to get it weighed. 6lb 2oz, actually a couple of oz short of a PB but it's the best I've had in the last 5 years at least. Took it to the beach then and gutted/descaled it to save the mess in the kitchen which is why the only picture I can offer is of a gutted and descaled fish lying on a towel on the kitchen floor. Would have looked much better lying on a beach but can't be helped.

 

[tikka1958]

Nice fish, thanks for the report and the photo,:clap:

 

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Nice 1 :thumbs:

 

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Cracking fish well done!

 

[OCTOSPUD]

Great catch, beats watching bargain hunt.

 

[richtic]

well done great report and a cracking bass. :clap3:

 

[toofarfromthesea]

Nice one good to see them about

 

[Guest]

Very tidy looking Spiky there mate great effort and report, cheers

Sy

 

[andy1965]

Nicely done :thumbs:, a cracking bass for so early in the season :clap3:.

 

[Wobbler72]

What a beauty, especially so early in the season :clap3: :clap3: :clap3:

 

[John Mason]

A great start to this year's bass season!

 

[swelleyman]

Great genuine report, hope it went down well. The start to the season we'd all have enjoyed!

 

[JLD]

Thanks to all for the kind comments. I just hope it's not going to prove to be the highlight of the year.

 

[Gilly1966]

Well done was it on fresh crab