Fish 0f A Lifetime!! Double Figure Bass. Sea Fishing Brean Beach Bristol Channel Shore April 2023

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  • A truly memorable days fishing as Chris catches a bass well into double figures!! The full story is here!!
    #seafishing #bassfishing #fishing #beachfishing
  • Krátké a kreslené filmy

Komentáře • 964

  • @123kingcarp
    @123kingcarp Před rokem +118

    The only thing better than that fish was a real angler who put it straight back. Respect to you both

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +6

      It gave us a fantastic memory and was always going back!! Thanks so much for watching cheers ian

    • @VictorBowey-jx1pt
      @VictorBowey-jx1pt Před 5 měsíci

      Hi Ian we come from the island sheppey on the south coast of England but don't have fish that big but nice to see you put them back we do the same thing like you talk to you soon all the best from victor

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 5 měsíci

      @VictorBowey-jx1pt 👍🎣

  • @mynature110
    @mynature110 Před rokem +83

    Congratulations Chris, bigger than 11 lbs imo. Considering all the dangers and potential disasters, the nets, the pollution, other anglers and natural predation that this fish survived to get to this size, the fact that you returned it so quickly says everything about you as anglers. You can be proud of the fact that many thousands of bass will hatch from her future spawnings that would never have existed if you'd killed this fish. With the greatest respect.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +15

      Very kind of you to say that! We never were doing anything except put her back it was a given between us!!! Probably well over 20 years old I reckon! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

    • @royshufflebotham1416
      @royshufflebotham1416 Před 10 měsíci

      8

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 10 měsíci

      @royshufflebotham1416 😂😂😂

    • @freddiehorton4798
      @freddiehorton4798 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@ianclarkfishing28:43

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 8 měsíci

      👍🎣

  • @miket0679
    @miket0679 Před rokem +66

    Magnificent bass, great that Chris wasn't bothered with the actual weight, you both knew it was huge, released quickly, you are both a class act👌👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +3

      Hi Mike yes so pleased to catch it… the fishes health our priority we know it was big and the exact weight immaterial really!!! Thanks again for watching cheers ian

    • @mikereynolds5081
      @mikereynolds5081 Před rokem +1

      This post totally reflects my thoughts on the video, loved watching you catch it, enjoy it and return, happy to speculate on what it might have weighed…congratulations, great fish.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Mike you are very kind thank you!!! We have our memories of that amazing afternoon and that’s really all that matters!! Cheers ian

    • @lukespruce457
      @lukespruce457 Před rokem +1

      Fish of a life time! Well done mate

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Cheers Luke much appreciated!!! 🎣👍

  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker Před rokem +36

    That was an amazing fish and a very good bit of angling. Once you boys had seen it was a monster, being able to keep your cool and gently play her in on such small hooks deserves a big pat on the back. Easy double. Congratulations to you both. 👍🏻🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +2

      Hi John thanks very much! I think it helped that we have many years fishing behind us and that together we didn’t panic too much … apart from a bit of swearing which I usually avoid on the videos!😂 I think I can excuse that for once!!! Just shows that if in doubt fish smaller hooks…. They catch all sizes but big hooks only catch bigger fish!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

    • @TheFishLocker
      @TheFishLocker Před rokem

      @@ianclarkfishing - My pleasure. Credit where it’s due. I was also amazed by the condition and colour of the fish. Very dark and silver. Like an open sea fish. Not what I would expect from water that coloured. Very interesting. 👍🏻

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Yes we get an influx of bass on our beaches here in April to feed up and they generally have that colour despite as you say the water being the colour of coffee!😂 I’m often envious of the water clarity you have In Cornwall but the murky BC does produce well in the daytime as a result! Cheers ian

    • @Vander009
      @Vander009 Před rokem +6

      The fans want to see a Fish Locker/Ian/Chris session together!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      😂😂🎣👍

  • @ukpolska5335
    @ukpolska5335 Před rokem +7

    Massive respect for releasing that magestic old bass back to live out its days.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      It was always going back with care I assure you! Thanks very much for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @retro1980x
    @retro1980x Před rokem +14

    What a beauty! Love how you handled it and returned it promptly, respect.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      That’s very kind of you!! Glad you enjoyed the video too cheers ian

    • @hookedonbass2640
      @hookedonbass2640 Před rokem

      Pure respect, didn’t even question keeping her

  • @jonathancoxhead6427
    @jonathancoxhead6427 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Only just come across this, but wow. Great to capture the joy. A great example of how things should be done 👏🙇‍♂️

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi Jonathan lovely to hear from you! So glad you enjoyed the video… it really was a very special day!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers Ian

  • @paulgoodenough8089
    @paulgoodenough8089 Před 2 měsíci

    Absolutely awesome session. Well done Chris stonker of a Bass that mate. Awesome video and a cracking fish for you too Ian. Keep the video's coming. HWTL. Cheers Paul 👍 👏👏👏🎣🎣🎣🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hi mate
      Nearly a year ago now we can still hardly believe it happened!!!
      We hoping for another biggie in the coming weeks…. Signs are good!!!
      Great to see the Toon give Spurs a good hiding last weekend!!😂😂 cheers Ian

  • @tomnicholas1177
    @tomnicholas1177 Před rokem +10

    Fantastic fish, awesome effort and a massive amount of respect to the two of you for returning it 🎣🎣👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Tom so glad you enjoyed watching the video!!! A fish like that was always going back for sure!!! Cheers ian

  • @fisherrich100
    @fisherrich100 Před rokem +19

    I have the greatest of respect to you two guys for returning that bass. What a great fishing channel this is. I have learnt so much from you guys but I have also learnt to respect fish when caught. That was a fish of a lifetime. Congratulations 👏

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi maté your kind words are always welcome!!! Glad you are enjoying the videos it makes the effort worthwhile!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @dean1970able
    @dean1970able Před rokem +4

    Many thanks for sharing Chris's fish eat your heart out David Attenborough you guys just filmed an exceptionally rare bit of British wildlife and the fact you weren't interested in numbers to feed an ego. Hats off and congratulations 🙌🙌🙌🙌👌🎉

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Dean very kind words thank you so much!! That fish probably over 20 years old I reckon it was so nice to see it swim away strongly quite emotional actually!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @andycole2672
    @andycole2672 Před rokem +5

    Respect on the handling short and sweet well done to you guys👍👍👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Andy a fantastic fish like that deserves our respect for sure! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @MrMerciless67
    @MrMerciless67 Před rokem +8

    Literally grinning from ear to ear watching this absolute belter 👌 great to watch and you're a pair of legends putting it back ❤❤❤

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Ah you are so kind thank you!!! I’ve watched it a few times myself already too!!! What a session!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

    • @gazmckean130
      @gazmckean130 Před rokem

      what has more breading potential a 3 pounder or a 12 pounder. A big bass may live another 2 years whereas a 3 pounder may have 25 years more breading ahead...

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +2

      Gaz Mckean good question Gaz I really don’t know the answer!!!! But regardless there was no way we were keeping such a brilliant fish!!! Cheers ian

  • @glencortez6181
    @glencortez6181 Před rokem +6

    Utter respect , that’s a fish of a lifetime and respected as such 👏👏

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Glen yes we got it back quickly… hopefully it will give us lots of babies for future generations!!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @frederickpritchard994
    @frederickpritchard994 Před 5 měsíci +2

    That's a lump of a bass. Well done bud. Fished there many times decades ago and throws up some great surprises in the right conditions and parking on the beach.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hi Frederick lovely to hear from you! Yes Brean can certainly surprise you as you so rightly say…. We have both had cod over 20lb from there about the turn of the century but that bass was even better in my opinion! Unfortunately it’s fished poorly this winter but fingers crossed that the bass return this spring!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers Ian

  • @KeefsCattys
    @KeefsCattys Před rokem +4

    What an absolutely stunning bass ! Great video and very much enjoyed watching .

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Ah so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @seaangling
    @seaangling Před rokem +5

    Hearty congratulations to you both and I tip my hat to you for such a speedy release.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi mate very kind of you!!! Must catch up for another session this year!!! The hounds will be in soon!!! Take care cheers ian

    • @seaangling
      @seaangling Před rokem

      @@ianclarkfishing and the stingrays, could try for those this year.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Interesting!!!! As long as it’s on land!!! And not a bank holiday Friday 😂😂😂

  • @michaelfox4073
    @michaelfox4073 Před rokem +3

    Fair play lads. Beautiful fish,and kudos for returning it so quickly 👏 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Michael thanks so much glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @MrMerciless67
    @MrMerciless67 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Must be the fourth or fifth time I've watched this now absolutely love it !

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Ha ha I must say I revisited this too a couple of weeks ago…. I forgot how excited I got while Chris was relatively calm!!!! You can’t really blame me I guess it was a truly memorable experience!! Thanks so much for watching (again!!😂😂) cheers ian

  • @Noname-dd6ly
    @Noname-dd6ly Před rokem +1

    Beautiful gesture ! Congratulation ! I would like to say: Look at these two fishermen, they are really good fishermen and they got the gist ! Once again hats off and respect !!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Nom lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind words!!! I really appreciate it!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Cheers ian

  • @martynwatkins2041
    @martynwatkins2041 Před rokem +27

    Exceptional fish. I reckon circa 14lb😊 Great to see two guys who understand the significance of seabass of that size and actually put it back, rather than claim they put it back, but somehow never seem to film it.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Martyn looking back that weight probably about right I guess!!! It was always going back for sure! Thanks for watching cheers ian

    • @gaycha6589
      @gaycha6589 Před rokem +2

      It’s a bass. Not a seabass.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      No definitely a sea bass!! Why what do you think it is???🤔

    • @gaycha6589
      @gaycha6589 Před rokem +1

      @@ianclarkfishing a European bass. No such thing as a sea bass. It’s a goodie tautology. Like sea cod.., it’s just bass. I am a trawler man and angler of 50 years plus. Btw

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      🎣👍

  • @paulsimeone2708
    @paulsimeone2708 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic bass respect too you for returning such a old fish

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Paul lovely to hear from you! Yes she was a very old girl and was always going back !!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @EarlsFishingAdventures
    @EarlsFishingAdventures Před rokem +4

    Well done to both of you for keeping calm and now you both have a great memory and story to tell. Well done

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi earl yes what a memory for our dotage!!!! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @canofbud101
    @canofbud101 Před rokem +4

    What an absolute joy to see such a magnificent fish and to see it go back. You e made my day.
    After over 40 years of fishing and hundreds of bass I’ve never had a double.
    I’ll get mine some day.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hello lovely to hear from you I’m so glad that the video gave you so much joy!!! That was Chris’s first double my best is 9lb 12oz just short ☹️ it was a pleasure to return it!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @Masterfisherman
    @Masterfisherman Před rokem +3

    Now that's a bass 😱 congratulations to you both 💪👍 I reckon it was over 13lb 🤔 either way stunning bass 👍🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Yes difficult to accurately guess weight but an absolute belter for sure!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @kirk3077
    @kirk3077 Před 6 měsíci

    😂 klass... how lovely to see youse having a ball.... of day then RELEASE THEM... HOW NICE...❤

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi Kirk lovely to hear from you!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video it makes all the effort worthwhile!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers Ian

  • @KENZIEthewildgooseman
    @KENZIEthewildgooseman Před rokem +1

    Absolutely fantastic, thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻 nicely returned 😊

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Eddie glad you enjoyed the video! A fish that magnificent was always going back!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @onemorecast5150
    @onemorecast5150 Před rokem +3

    Wow what a monster!! All the profanity is totally excused. I loved to see Chris reeling it in , standing open mouthed with a look of total apprehension on his face . I bet the first thing he did after releasing it was to light up a fag. I’m considering going to Brean tomorrow but I expect the beach will be heaving once the word gets around. Congratulations to you both . Stay safe and tight lines. Mike.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Mike so glad you enjoyed the video!! We both still in shock at the session! Lovely tide Brean tomorrow unfortunately I’m on grandparent duty☹️ Good luck if you go I’m sure they still about!!! Cheers ian

  • @user-pt2dy7br3c
    @user-pt2dy7br3c Před 4 měsíci +1

    There is nothing nicer on the internet then someone who takes time to reply, your a top bloke ! Keep the videos rolling 😊

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You’re very welcome!
      I do endeavour to reply to all comments…. Thanks for your kind words cheers Ian

    • @user-pt2dy7br3c
      @user-pt2dy7br3c Před 4 měsíci

      @@ianclarkfishing as a UK angler do you know if Alan Yates is about still from sea angler magazine? I received some letters from him years ago, all his videos are really old

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 4 měsíci

      @user-pt2dy7br3c sorry I haven’t heard anything I’m not sure he is still active in the fishing media any more ☹️

    • @user-pt2dy7br3c
      @user-pt2dy7br3c Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@ianclarkfishing he use to write letters with fancy headed paper, you reminded me of him cos he too always replied. Thanks buddy

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 4 měsíci

      @user-pt2dy7br3c 👍🎣

  • @rosemaryweir1708
    @rosemaryweir1708 Před rokem

    Nice one, Chris! Andy and I enjoyed seeing that.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi rosemary so glad you enjoyed the video thanks so much for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @chrisgilling543
    @chrisgilling543 Před rokem

    Beautiful bass of a lfetime, just Wow!! 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Chris yes definitely a big WOW….. it truly was a fantastic fish!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @chopperhehehe
    @chopperhehehe Před rokem

    Nice bass infact both where nice to see .
    👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Very kind of you! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @luckyman1324
    @luckyman1324 Před 5 měsíci

    Congratulations straight back amazing fish THANKS FOR THE JERNY

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi! You are very welcome!! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!! Cheers Ian

  • @Nicknofish
    @Nicknofish Před rokem +1

    Loved the way you cared for the welfare of the bass. Well done. Great angling skills. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi nick so glad you enjoyed the video we were fortunate to be able to call on a lot of experience and not panic too much…. Swearing apart!😂😂 thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @wissiwizard4536
    @wissiwizard4536 Před rokem +1

    FANTASIC! I was Grinning ear to ear just watching ! WELL DONE!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Wissi so glad we made you smile!! We are both still smiling too!!! Cheers ian

  • @Camera4301
    @Camera4301 Před rokem

    Lovely fish and great to see a release 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Steven thanks very much and thanks too for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @user-eq3ep8gk3m
    @user-eq3ep8gk3m Před 10 měsíci

    awesome bass on my fav beach........well done.........brean slosher

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 10 měsíci

      Yes an absolute belter of a bass for sure probably we never going to beat that!!!! Glad you think the same of Brean as we do!!! Cheers ian

  • @peteretheridge3309
    @peteretheridge3309 Před rokem +1

    What a cracking Bass Chris well done best one i have seen caught in 50 years and well done on returning it to the sea for another time

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Peter yes definitely a biggie for sure we can only estimate it’s weight but frankly its not really important…. We have the memory!!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @TR3VSK1
    @TR3VSK1 Před rokem +1

    Fish of a lifetime chaps.....
    Bravo for the catch and release.... big bass are something to be marveled at!👏👏👏👏

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Yes it was a truly majestic fish and so pleased it went back strongly!!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @willhayes477
    @willhayes477 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations Chris , Fish of a Lifetime! With a size 4 hook🤯 , you played it to perfection! Phenomenal!

    • @willhayes477
      @willhayes477 Před rokem

      Awesome gillying skills aswell Ian!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi will glad I got a mention 😂😂😂 it was a memorable catch for sure and neither of us will ever forget that afternoon!!!! Just glad that we were there together to share the experience and also happy I had the GoPro on and it all downloaded ok!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      👍🎣😂

  • @theawfulangler
    @theawfulangler Před rokem +1

    Cracking fish that, well done Chris. And even better the care and seeing it swim away. Top fishing gents 👌🏽

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      You are very kind thank you!! Seeing it away was quite emotional!!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @LevosAnglingAdventures

    Wow Ian & Chris👏
    What a marvellous achievement to both of you to share this fantastic and amazing memory catching a magnificent Bass total respect returning this beautiful fish back where it belongs top angling guys and tight lines 🎣👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Levo that’s very kind of you!! I will never forget that day and the sight of that bass as it came in and also as it swam away again!! Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @MattRhodesSport
    @MattRhodesSport Před rokem +1

    What a beauty of a bass!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Matt yes a truly special fish for sure!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @kevinbuckler1085
    @kevinbuckler1085 Před rokem +1

    Wow,wow,wow. Life doesn’t get any better than that,out with your best mate,sharing tea and catching that monster,awesome 👍🎣🐟

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Kevin yes that’s what it’s all about I guess we now have another great shared memory plus on video for our old age!!! Thanks again for watching cheers ian

  • @aman2welly
    @aman2welly Před rokem +3

    Well done guys I’m so pleased you put such a magnificent creature back to fight another day
    I salute you 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Steve thanks for watching!!! It was always going back … unspoken between us!!! Cheers ian

  • @gordonstrachan3528
    @gordonstrachan3528 Před rokem +1

    Much respect to you both on returning the fish ,you guys know the importance of breeding stock ,good fish handling ,great to see you guys taking photographs as a memory of a great day , much respect to you both and well done ,

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Gordon very kind words thank you so much!! No need to kill such a magnificent creature as you say we have our memories now and the fish can hopefully provide many more bass for the future!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @matthewnedlwonk
    @matthewnedlwonk Před rokem

    That is a thing of beauty 😮 Well done 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Matthew yes she was an absolutely stunning fish for sure and lovely to see her swim away!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @chrishale6190
    @chrishale6190 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely fantastic session well done you two what a fish and respect to you both for putting it back safe and well 😀

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Chris definitely one to remember for the rest of our lives!!! A fish that fantastic was always going back!!! Cheers ian

  • @Campbellero
    @Campbellero Před rokem +1

    Congratulations, a fantastic fish off the sand and back in the water after a smile for the camera. You may not have as much beach to yourselves for a while! Thanks for sharing.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Ha ha fortunately it’s a very long beach!!!! So glad it went back ok!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @stevenjehu6846
    @stevenjehu6846 Před rokem +1

    Full marks to you guys showing so much care and respect for such an outstanding fish.....brilliant.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Steven the fish was absolutely stunning and was always going back…. Very emotional seeing it swim away I must say! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @FISHINGWITHCAL
    @FISHINGWITHCAL Před rokem +1

    What a fish! Well done to Chris for staying calm throughout that, you both handled the situation brilliantly. Well done lads!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Cal yes hard not to panic when you know it’s a huge fish which we saw quite early in the fight!! Very emotional after it was landed though!!!😂 thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @billellis9998
    @billellis9998 Před rokem

    Lovely fish , top man for returning it 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Bill thanks for watching she was always going back no way was that magnificent fish being kept!! Cheers ian

  • @TheKenmak
    @TheKenmak Před rokem +1

    As a landlocked Canadian in Ontario, this video is totally surreal. The surf, sand and landscape is totally foreign to me. Awesome job guys!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Kenny lovely to hear from you!! I imagine it is a bit alien indeed….. the Bristol Channel has the second highest tidal range in the world and on a shallow surf beach like Brean the sea comes racing in towards high tide… difference between low and high water can be up to 14 metres!!!! Obviously the fish don’t mind and follow up the tide looking for food…. If you like unusual places check out some past videos from chesil beach too….20 miles of shingle on the English south coast!!! Cheers ian

  • @Be-lucky-my-friend
    @Be-lucky-my-friend Před rokem

    Congratulations Chris, a very special fish, you deserve it both of you for your efforts. Absolutely magical, best wishes as usual Chris in Cornwall 🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Chris magical as you say…. Not too many sessions like that in one’s lifetime if any!!! Hope all ok down there thanks once again for watching cheers ian

  • @keithgribble8143
    @keithgribble8143 Před rokem +1

    Simply awesome well done both, and putting it back, amazing🎉🎉

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Keith you are very kind thank you!!! So pleased to see it swim away safely!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @carlacoulstock5613
    @carlacoulstock5613 Před rokem +1

    well deserved , and quality fish care...a great moment for you guys

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Carla thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @Rhodri101283
    @Rhodri101283 Před 4 měsíci

    That really was the fish of a lifetime, and well done to you both for returning it so quickly. Respect.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi Rhod yes a truly special fish…. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers Ian

  • @cameron8992
    @cameron8992 Před rokem +2

    Amazing session and great to see the bass returned, well done cris and Ian

  • @craiggaffney9419
    @craiggaffney9419 Před 8 měsíci

    How good is that!
    Brilliant stuff.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Hi Craig lovely to hear from you! Yes I got a bit excited about that fish…. Who wouldn’t!!!!!
      So glad that the video gave you some enjoyment!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @andyj8613
    @andyj8613 Před rokem +1

    Good Angling even better to see you let it go fair play to you both 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Andy thanks for taking the time to comment….. a fantastic fish like that was always going back!!! Cheers ian

    • @happyguy5414
      @happyguy5414 Před rokem

      @@ianclarkfishing great to see you release a huge bass like her and so quickly 👍🏻 However please please please teach your mate how to handle bass, especially big bass…..never never never lift them up by the gill plates. There’s a real risk that they can tear and that would result in a dead bass! Gently lift them up by holding the bottom lip and a hand under the belly and better still just support it in the water.
      As you have mentioned that bass is at least 20+ years old and an absolute miracle that it’s avoided all the dangers of man.
      And in case anyone wants to argue with me, I’m a life long bass angler and a retired Marine Biologist who specialised in UK Bass 👍🏻

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Lovely to hear from you and we take your point about handling. We took great care not to touch the gill plates and were happy she swam away healthy!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment too! Cheers ian

  • @cheapskateboatfishing2363

    Absolute pleasure to watch well done gents. What a session 👏

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      I’m still recovering and I’m sure Chris is too!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @mickwalsh8136
    @mickwalsh8136 Před rokem +2

    Love your channel and love it even more now,congrats to you both on the way played it,not bullying it and returning it quickly and correctly, well done lads

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi mick so glad you are enjoying the content it makes the effort worthwhile!! Not sure we could have bullied that fish if we had wanted to 😂😂😂 thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @loooodoooog
    @loooodoooog Před rokem

    What a absolute unit of a Bass … massive congratulations to you both 👍🏼

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      That’s very kind of you thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @john-xx8nc
    @john-xx8nc Před rokem +2

    Oh my God what a session brilliantly played on a size 4 cheers

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi John yes hook only just in a flap of skin it was our lucky day!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @glendockree9171
    @glendockree9171 Před rokem

    Congratulations gentlemen!!
    Well done to you both!!
    Loved the video!
    Cheers.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Glen so pleased you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @Feralyank
    @Feralyank Před 11 měsíci

    That kicked ass! Kudos, what a fish!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi Michael yes we still can’t really believe such a fantastic fish was gracious enough to let us catch it!! It just shows that anything can happen when sea fishing….. thanks for watching! Cheers ian

  • @chrislewis8502
    @chrislewis8502 Před rokem

    Amazing guys well done for putting it back we all got to do it for the next generations...
    Well happy for u
    Much love from Wales Swansea

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Chris thanks for the kind words…. It was lovely to see her swim away !!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @johnharty9409
    @johnharty9409 Před rokem

    Brilliant fish guys a fish of a lifetime!! Maybe not 🙏
    You can’t beat fresh lug for Bass !!…..well done on the release.. they obviously feed over the lug beds as the tide fills👍👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi John yes we catch our fair share every year on fresh dug lug for sure!!! There are peat ledges on Brean too which they like feeding around which you can cast to about 3 hours before high! Thanks for watching cheers ian

    • @johnharty9409
      @johnharty9409 Před rokem

      I fish for Bass in south west Ireland… Brandon Bay Ian
      I couldn’t believe that ye caught Bass in water that was so coloured!!!
      I had a decent few sessions 2 week ago … caught a few nice Bass in a lovely surf
      The only impediment I have is SURFERS 😡😡😡 😅

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Yes John the coloured water here doesn’t put them off at all and increases your chances in daylight too!!! Like you windsurfers can be an issue at Brean when there is an onshore wind! 🎣👍

  • @Enochthegreat71
    @Enochthegreat71 Před rokem

    Brilliant, chuffed for you.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi NB glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @gonefishing8947
    @gonefishing8947 Před 11 měsíci

    top angling great fish care guys nice to see that released

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hi lovely to hear from you thanks very much for watching and for taking the time to comment! Was great to see her swim away!!!! Cheers ian

  • @youngwerty
    @youngwerty Před rokem +1

    Total respect for releasing that fantastic fish. Congratulations to you both.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Tony thanks very much and your time to comment is appreciated! Cheers ian

  • @dannykemp5265
    @dannykemp5265 Před rokem

    OMG what a lovely pair of Bass well done to you gents and putting it back to spawn, you two know your beach and how to fish it thanks for showing and all the best

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Danny yes we first fished there in the early eighties so nearly 40 years ago !!! Blimey are we really that old??😂😂 thanks again for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @stevenstone307
    @stevenstone307 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing fish! That's what UK beach fishing is all about. 10 blanks and then you get this.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hi Steven lovely to hear from you! We were both amazed by this fish for sure…. Brean does produce some lovely bass ( and cod in winter) but we’ve both been close to a double over the years but this fish smashed it without a doubt!! It’s what keeps us fishing!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @stephenwilkinson4214
    @stephenwilkinson4214 Před rokem

    Wow what a magnificent Bass when you lifted it from the surf lan I said to myself bloody hell, the size of it to the scale of your hand unbelievable fish well done Chris and the then for you to get another cracking fish Ian was unreal and respect to you both for returning them promptly lovely to see them swim off. Awesome watch guys thanks so much for sharing stay safe and tight lines 👍🎣🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Stephen i think we knew it was special early in the fight but we’re amazed at its actual size when it was eventually landed!!! Goodness knows it’s true weight as had no scales but was well over 12lb and maybe near 15. Thank you for watching again and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @richardreynolds1030
    @richardreynolds1030 Před rokem +1

    What an amazing session mate ❤. And amazing to see it go back well done Chris. 🐟🐟🐟

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Yes mate truly a session to remember for ever!!! Just hit it right when big fish were feeding hard…. A hard act to follow for the next video!😂😂😂😂 cheers ian

  • @piscatorialpete3530
    @piscatorialpete3530 Před rokem +1

    Take my hat off to you guys, watching I was really worried what fate had in store for such a magnificent fish...probably 25yrs +
    Your actions were 1st class.
    The girth on that fish was amazing def 12 nearer 14..15 I reckon.
    Class bit of angling guys , I hope others take on board and follow ur example 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Pete lovely to hear from you!!!! Unspoken between us but she was always going back to make more babies!!! My first estimate was 15 as you heard and i think on retrospect this wasn’t far off. Truly the most memorable fish I have seen! Appreciate your kind words and for you taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @december974
    @december974 Před rokem

    Fish and a half guys well done ,happy days

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Philip happy days indeed!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @AlanSkilton
    @AlanSkilton Před rokem

    Top anglers the both of you , well done for popping them back to grow bigger for next time. Fish of a lifetime should always be kept in a picture. well done.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Alan yes a picture or video is all you need for the memories!!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @iamzeus7455
    @iamzeus7455 Před rokem

    About 11 1/2 12 I’ve only caught one this size in the 30 years I’ve been fishing it is a fish of a lifetime
    Fantastic catch and good to see u put it back 👍👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Zeus lovely to hear from you it certainly was a very special fish !! As you say nice to see it swim away!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @davyboy380
    @davyboy380 Před rokem

    Congratulations boys, made my day too just watching you pull them in..Brilliant.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi David you are very welcome!! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @user-vh2nq5yy1x
    @user-vh2nq5yy1x Před rokem

    Catching a fish that size on those hooks is top top fishing, Superb.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Lawrence yes Chris took his time very well and didn’t rush at all… he was a lot calmer than me!!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @samhainsnightmare9436
    @samhainsnightmare9436 Před rokem +1

    What a fish! Well done great fishing and kept your cool 🎉🎉

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      So glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @martinsadler427
    @martinsadler427 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely fantastic Ian as always a great watch well done Chris well deserved

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Martin so glad you enjoyed the video I’m just pleased the GoPro didn’t go wrong!!! Thanks again for watching cheers ian

  • @christhompson1708
    @christhompson1708 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful fish and quick return well done lads

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi Chris lovely to hear from you thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!! Cheers Ian

  • @ianturner3033
    @ianturner3033 Před rokem

    Absolutely awesome😲😲. Well done both of you.👏👏
    Chris for catching and landing it on a size 4 hook🎣, and you for your encouragement, coaching and sheer joy for Chris.🫡
    Total admiration for your respect and consideration to the wellbeing of the fish,👏👏 Chris seemed more concerned about getting it back than getting a photo.🤣 Top man.👍
    Well done you, for your bass too, 🎣shame you lost the other one.🥺
    A great video, and a memory made to last a lifetime.😃😃
    Thank you so much for sharing.👍👍
    Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Ian your kind words are very much appreciated!! As you say we have a great memory of that fantastic session plus the bonus of it on video for posterity!!!! We both still are in shock at that magnificent fish!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!!!! Cheers ian

  • @waynettaslobby
    @waynettaslobby Před rokem

    Fantastic fish and respect to you guys for returning them so quickly.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Wayne that’s very kind of you!! It truly was a stunning bass!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @londonviking3801
    @londonviking3801 Před rokem +2

    Incredible fish!! 😍 Good man for returning it to Neptune.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi thanks for watching… a fish like that always going back!!! Cheers ian

  • @tinner455
    @tinner455 Před rokem

    brilliant fish well done great vid thanks for posting

  • @gary-dn4uw
    @gary-dn4uw Před rokem

    Brill video & the fish cant beat having a double bass off the beach well done 🐟👏👏👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Gary yes it’s going to be hard to beat that for sure!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @TW-ze1tj
    @TW-ze1tj Před rokem

    That's a 15lb fish for sure! Awesome angling chaps.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      You are very kind! I think 15 is about right too! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @Gandalflarksthewizzard

    First time I’ve seen one off you’re videos it came up so thought I’d watch it right through to end and I can say I enjoyed every moment and you guys certainly kept calm and played the fish carefully congratulations in returning bass to spawn it’s not important about size and clearly a double figure bass and all caught on camera inspiration is the key thanks for sharing your red letter day 😎👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Hi Martin so pleased that you found the channel and enjoyed watching our special day!!! She was always going back to hopefully produce lots of babies for future enjoyment for others!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @guidofourcandles6477
    @guidofourcandles6477 Před rokem

    Amazing chaps. What a fish!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Thanks very much Guido!!! We are still in shock to be honest!!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @Fishfull_thinking_uk
    @Fishfull_thinking_uk Před rokem

    What an Amazing days fishing, well done to you both 👍🏻

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for your kind words and for watching and taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @michaelmurphy4758
    @michaelmurphy4758 Před rokem

    Awesome been dreaming of a double figure bass for years and years been angling since I was a nipper.Great you put her back👍👍I fish down on the Gower west wales maybe this year will be the year all the best guys I’ve subscribed 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Michael lovely to hear from you so glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing too. Some lovely bass fishing down the Gower and water a bit clearer too!😂 good luck for the coming season thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @garethdoak5671
    @garethdoak5671 Před rokem +1

    Amazing fish and amazing angling. Massive respect to the anglers. Well done

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Gareth many thanks for your kind words!! It was a truly memorable experience! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @mikewestern9213
    @mikewestern9213 Před rokem +1

    Well done Chris and Ian, fantastic fishing . loved the fish welfare and release, Congratulation's on another exciting video.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Mike so pleased that you enjoyed the video!!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Mike so pleased that you enjoyed the video!!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @johnmanser2331
    @johnmanser2331 Před rokem +1

    Great video gents. Well done and respect for returning the fish.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi John very kind of you glad you enjoyed the video!!! Thanks Ian

  • @shuggiemcg1
    @shuggiemcg1 Před rokem

    Cracking fish and lovely to see it go back! Its at a great breeding age/size too!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi shug great to hear from you a truly exceptional fish which deserves its freedom…. Like you say very old at least 20 years I would think…. Hopefully it will produce more babies for years to come!!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

    • @shuggiemcg1
      @shuggiemcg1 Před rokem

      @@ianclarkfishing Ive subbed today mate loved the video

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Ah brilliant I hope to keep you entertained in future years 😂😂🎣👍

  • @fishingat
    @fishingat Před rokem

    Great fish , well deserved, thanks for sharing

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for your kind words much appreciated cheers ian

  • @albertcross4275
    @albertcross4275 Před rokem +1

    One of my favourite vlogs ever, 12lb plus big belly... Well done, A fish of 2 lifetimes wow... Bravo boys.... 🐟🐟🐟🇫🇷🇫🇷

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  Před rokem

      Hi Albert thanks so much for watching and your kind words!!! Much appreciated cheers ian