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

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  • @123kingcarp
    @123kingcarp ปีที่แล้ว +115

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @VictorBowey-jx1pt
      @VictorBowey-jx1pt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @VictorBowey-jx1pt 👍🎣

  • @mynature110
    @mynature110 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      8

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @royshufflebotham1416 😂😂😂

    • @freddiehorton4798
      @freddiehorton4798 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ianclarkfishing28:43

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍🎣

  • @miket0679
    @miket0679 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fish of a life time! Well done mate

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Luke much appreciated!!! 🎣👍

  • @jonathancoxhead6427
    @jonathancoxhead6427 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @ukpolska5335
    @ukpolska5335 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂🎣👍

  • @dean1970able
    @dean1970able ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @frederickpritchard994
    @frederickpritchard994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @rhylmart
    @rhylmart ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @hookedonbass2640
      @hookedonbass2640 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pure respect, didn’t even question keeping her

  • @andycole2672
    @andycole2672 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @KeefsCattys
    @KeefsCattys ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MrMerciless67
    @MrMerciless67 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @tomnicholas1177
    @tomnicholas1177 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @glencortez6181
    @glencortez6181 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @paulgoodenough8089
    @paulgoodenough8089 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @paulsimeone2708
    @paulsimeone2708 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic bass respect too you for returning such a old fish

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @michaelfox4073
    @michaelfox4073 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @seaangling
    @seaangling ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-pt2dy7br3c
    @user-pt2dy7br3c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @user-pt2dy7br3c
      @user-pt2dy7br3c 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @user-pt2dy7br3c 👍🎣

  • @chrisgilling543
    @chrisgilling543 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bass of a lfetime, just Wow!! 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @MrMerciless67
    @MrMerciless67 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @Noname-dd6ly
    @Noname-dd6ly ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @mrpharcyde11
    @mrpharcyde11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You couldn't find a spud quality enough too compliment that beauty , glad she went back ,beautiful catch, well done 👏 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very kind thank you!! She was a truly magnificent fish for sure! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @fisherrich100
    @fisherrich100 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @EarlsFishingAdventures
    @EarlsFishingAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @puccini4530
    @puccini4530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful. Nice chaps. Little swearing. Proper Corinthian sportsmen. Bravo.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah thanks for your kind words!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Cheers ian

  • @MattF12765
    @MattF12765 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful fish and returned by true gentlemen.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Matt lovely to hear from you many thanks for your kind words and for watching and taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian

  • @martynwatkins2041
    @martynwatkins2041 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s a bass. Not a seabass.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @gaycha6589
      @gaycha6589 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🎣👍

  • @canofbud101
    @canofbud101 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @wissiwizard4536
    @wissiwizard4536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leightondally1112
    @leightondally1112 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very special fish ,amazing and released too , well done 👏

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Leighton far too beautiful a fish to do anything with except return it to the ocean!!!! We have our memories and that’s what counts! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @Masterfisherman
    @Masterfisherman ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @onemorecast5150
    @onemorecast5150 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @willhayes477
    @willhayes477 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @willhayes477
      @willhayes477 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome gillying skills aswell Ian!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🎣😂

  • @kirk3077
    @kirk3077 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @user-iw4qt9te4n
    @user-iw4qt9te4n 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fish great to see it go back loved the video you two are great together keep them coming

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thanks so much for your kind words!! Highlight of the year was seeing her swim away for sure!!!! Glad you are enjoying the channel cheers ian

  • @KENZIEthewildgooseman
    @KENZIEthewildgooseman ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Rhodri101283
    @Rhodri101283 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-eq3ep8gk3m
    @user-eq3ep8gk3m 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @rosemaryweir1708
    @rosemaryweir1708 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Camera4301
    @Camera4301 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Nicknofish
    @Nicknofish ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @aman2welly
    @aman2welly ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kenblackman128
    @kenblackman128 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations and I'm so glad you released it after well done

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ken thanks for taking the time to comment and for your kind words!!! Cheers ian

  • @luckyman1324
    @luckyman1324 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations straight back amazing fish THANKS FOR THE JERNY

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @december974
    @december974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish and a half guys well done ,happy days

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @andyj8613
    @andyj8613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @happyguy5414
      @happyguy5414 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @matthewnedlwonk
    @matthewnedlwonk ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a thing of beauty 😮 Well done 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Enochthegreat71
    @Enochthegreat71 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant, chuffed for you.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TR3VSK1
    @TR3VSK1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chopperhehehe
    @chopperhehehe ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaelgraham9732
    @michaelgraham9732 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That kicked ass! Kudos, what a fish!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @123Bjorn
    @123Bjorn ปีที่แล้ว

    Heros for putting such great Bass back where it belongs for future breeding.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Bjorn our sentiments entirely!!! Was lovely to see it swim away safely!! Thanks very much for watching cheers ian

  • @craiggaffney9419
    @craiggaffney9419 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How good is that!
    Brilliant stuff.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @ambiencelectronica
    @ambiencelectronica 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Max respect for the return.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @theawfulangler
    @theawfulangler ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @billellis9998
    @billellis9998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely fish , top man for returning it 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gonefishing8947
    @gonefishing8947 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    top angling great fish care guys nice to see that released

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @SandrasSpicySpanishSalami
    @SandrasSpicySpanishSalami ปีที่แล้ว

    10/10 fish. Well done.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sandra lovely to hear from you thanks for taking the time to comment it’s really appreciated cheers ian

  • @peteretheridge3309
    @peteretheridge3309 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @guidofourcandles6477
    @guidofourcandles6477 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing chaps. What a fish!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @christopherramsey9940
    @christopherramsey9940 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant watch as always 👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Christopher much appreciated as always thanks for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @tadhghayden8440
    @tadhghayden8440 ปีที่แล้ว

    What magnificent fishing gentlemen.......

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah you are very kind to say so thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @john-xx8nc
    @john-xx8nc ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @johnmanser2331
    @johnmanser2331 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-vh2nq5yy1x
    @user-vh2nq5yy1x ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @christhompson1708
    @christhompson1708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful fish and quick return well done lads

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @westcountryseaangling
    @westcountryseaangling ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job, great fish 👌👍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah thank you so much! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @TW-ze1tj
    @TW-ze1tj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @cheapskateboatfishing2363
    @cheapskateboatfishing2363 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @user-cf2ep9bg6y
    @user-cf2ep9bg6y 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice to meet you today . Keep up the great videos. Simon.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Simon I’m assuming you met Chris on the beach today???? I’m currently in USA on holiday! Chris doesn’t have anything to do with the channel production but I will pass on your regards when I see him on my return! Cheers ian

    • @user-cf2ep9bg6y
      @user-cf2ep9bg6y 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Ian, great channel, keeping it real.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍🎣 cheers

  • @gosnest
    @gosnest ปีที่แล้ว

    You have my upmost respect for putting him back. Well done.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Keith such a beautiful fish deserves nothing other than utmost care !!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @stevenstone307
    @stevenstone307 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @kevinbuckler1085
    @kevinbuckler1085 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @londonviking3801
    @londonviking3801 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @martinsadler427
    @martinsadler427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @mikewestern9213
    @mikewestern9213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @keithgribble8143
    @keithgribble8143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheKenmak
    @TheKenmak ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @150rents
    @150rents ปีที่แล้ว

    returning a big bass like that respect well done

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Laurence many thanks for watching and your kind comments they are really appreciated cheers ian

  • @leephillips1538
    @leephillips1538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking bass Chris and top bloke for releasing it back. Proper angler. 😊💪🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lee thanks I will pass on your message to Chris when I see him next! Thanks for watching hope you enjoyed it cheers ian

  • @MattRhodesSport
    @MattRhodesSport ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beauty of a bass!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michaelbennett6179
    @michaelbennett6179 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for letting him go.. Just shows how much we care. Great catch boy's

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Michael I like to think it was a she for some reason 😂😂😂 thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @johnharty9409
    @johnharty9409 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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  ปีที่แล้ว +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! 🎣👍

  • @Campbellero
    @Campbellero ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @scottharriswestwalesfishin639
    @scottharriswestwalesfishin639 ปีที่แล้ว

    now thats what you call a bass well in lads happy days happy days

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Scott lovely to hear from you!! Suffice to say we both extremely happy too!!! Thanks for watching cheers i

  • @konstantinosferko
    @konstantinosferko ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a trophy 🏆 guys 👏😮😊😍

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes definitely a fish to talk about for the rest of your life!!! Thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @AlanSkilton
    @AlanSkilton ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @shuggiemcg1
    @shuggiemcg1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ianclarkfishing Ive subbed today mate loved the video

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @captant1234
    @captant1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish of a life time well done fella

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very kind! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @waynettaslobby
    @waynettaslobby ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nigeljohnson4905
    @nigeljohnson4905 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's as good as it gets lads, class angling and returning such a fish of a lifetime, much respect

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Nigel for sure I don’t think we will top that in our lifetimes!! Lovely to get it on video for the everlasting memories!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers Ian

  • @albertcross4275
    @albertcross4275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cameron8992
    @cameron8992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Cameron thanks for your kind words!!! Cheers ian

  • @Ocean_City_lure_Angler
    @Ocean_City_lure_Angler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible fish guys, huge respect for putting her back 🎣🎣

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      She was never going anywhere except home to the sea!!! Thanks for watching much appreciated cheers ian

  • @samhainsnightmare9436
    @samhainsnightmare9436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @cornishlurerage..kayakinga2273
    @cornishlurerage..kayakinga2273 ปีที่แล้ว

    High praise indeed mate 🙌..esp on release 👌

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very kind!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment much appreciated cheers ian

  • @powerclean9720
    @powerclean9720 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for not killing that Bass. Proper nature loving fishermen.

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very kind of you!!! Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching cheers ian

  • @aboomars4038
    @aboomars4038 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful my dear friend

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah you are very kind thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian

  • @rhanraads5686
    @rhanraads5686 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wow wow, the fishing miracle of Brean! Felt every moment as you were playing that, an absolute donkey - maximum respect for maximum respect!

    • @ianclarkfishing
      @ianclarkfishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very kind thank you!!!! Amazed to get such a fantastic fish off such a shallow surf beach!!!! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment cheers ian