Fly Fishing For Bass In The Surf - Huge Bass Smashes My Fly - SaltWater Fly Fishing - Fly Fishing Uk

[@billybaroo9527]

Great to watch, although I felt your pain losing that fish!

[@FISHISLANDTV]

It was a good morning trip out buddy. I have just moved house to pretty much a 5 minute drive from this beach so will fish it a lot more now! Thanks for watching!

[@rasperss_5176]

Just moved to southern Ireland with all my fly gear from the states. Grew up fishing freshwater largemouth and smallmouth bass. Your video has me pumped to go out next week to the coast with my new saltwater setup to see if I can catch some sea bass.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Sounds great that does matey. You should do pretty well on the fly for the bass in Ireland! Best of luck I hope you find some nice fish.

[@ParaReg-of6zu]

Nothing wrong with the video, i felt i was there, you got me excited about it. LOL

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it buddy!

[@hooklinetrigger4576]

Totally agree, the saying elephants eat peanuts is very apt, cannot beat the presentation and versatility of the fly rod. It's an educated and instinctive angler that uses the correct tool at the right time. 👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

There’s been too many times I’ve watched bass hitting tiny baitfish whilst I’m sat there just watching on with a box of big surface lures and soft baits.

[@jonkennard8272]

Totally true​@@FISHISLANDTV I've had this in North Devon on a few occasions. I've fully as when posting on bass forums generally the consensus is just throw a patch etc they'll have it. Alas they don't. They can become preoccupied on a small food source just like any fish can. Matching the hatch is the phrase. A teaser rig can work though fishing a smaller lure on the surface or just subsurface and then a fly 3ft away. At times literally just cast it out and leave it with no retrieve it can work great.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

yes I’m definitely going to be putting teaser rigs in front of my topwaters from now on that’s for sure Jon!

[@stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378]

Excellent video your right the fly is a perfect size when I’ve gutted my bass in the past apart from the normal small crab lots of small bait fish a little smaller than your fly. Nice one 👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Absolutely matey. Sometimes the traditional bass lure 100mm-140mm are way too big and they often aren’t interested. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@jonkennard8272]

Sam I've followed you various fishing adventures over the past year and live the variety of species and methods with which you fish for them. Here is another example. I've not finished watching it but you've just lost the big one and I feel your pain. Especially having it in for as long as you did!! I used to fly fish exclusively for bass years ago but lure fish now. However this is a great reminder to fish different methods and as someone below wrote fish to the conditions. I fished in Brittany a few years ago and having seen the bass in the day time I knew they'd be feeding somewhere at dusk. Essentially they and other species were rounding the the saradine balls up at duak and smashing them into the headland rocks literally at your feet! These were very big fish the shoal id seen though only 12-15 fish were likely high singles. Anyway I hooked a complete monster the biggest I've ever hooked alas instead of turning and running it came to the surface and shock its head ferociously not only for me to see its mass but also to shed the hook right in front of me!!! 😮😮 ill not forget it. Anyway long one great video I'll watch the rest tight lines jon

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi Jon I’m chuffed you’re enjoying the videos. That sounds very similar to this video and such a shame you didn’t manage to land it. Brittany looks good for the fly fishing and funny enough iv just ordered a new fly line from over there. They fish a lot around oyster beds and mussle poles. That’s somthing il be looking to try here in the near future! Thanks again for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@sel5668]

Awesome video mate I have now subscribed do more on the fly for sea bass ! Great that you share the fly info too ! ❤👌🏽🐟🐟🐟

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Will be back out on the fly asap matey! Thanks for watching & for the sub it’s much appreciated!

[@oaken8]

Ahh, I feel your pain…. This has inspired me to get the fly rod out again, I have yet to hook a bass on the flyrod. Had some luck with bombarda but not the same though it can get a fly out a long way. I’m thinking I may set up a backpack to hold a rod so I can switch to fly, on the fly, if circumstances dictate. My back won’t let me use a fly rod for long so switching between lure and fly may be the answer. Small lures, including shrimp, are definitely favourite early in the season.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

You can do it matey get out there and give it a try! best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@gonefishing5142]

Im definitely thinking of getting my fly rod out and giving it a go after watching that! Just waiting for the water clarity to improve here around the Norfolk Coast. Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it!

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Great stuff! yes definitely give it a try matey when the waters cleared up. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelblight5860]

Great video

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks for watching!

[@paulwilford9147]

Fantastic…..nothing like catching fish in the surf with massive bonus points for the fly. Can recommend a floating landing net, so you don’t have to back off to the beach to land, although I still shake when when it’s safely landed. Well done sir!

[@FISHISLANDTV]

yeah I think il be taking my floating net next time. I was only expecting schoolies for this trip out. I didn’t want to walk it back with as was only on a light tippet lol. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated.

[@Dynomique]

Always be geared up to expect the unexpected that's my motto even if you don't catch at least you have all the gear if something like this was to happen 😁

[@stipojovic5830]

Oké that was a great bass on the beach, but the battle with the first fish was absolutely bonkers!! Boy would i have loved to see you land that fish. But you know......our hobby is called fishing and not 😊😊😊 Greetz from Stipo from Holland

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi there Stipo. It was insane hooking that big fish! I was happy to catch the smaller one after though and it definitely made up for it. Il be back out soon searching for another big fish asap. Thanks again for watching & im glad your enjoying the videos.

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

Catching fish on the longrod...flyrod is the ultimate👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for watching matey its much appreciated!

[@iainbriggs7963]

Cracking film 😎👍 thank you for your efforts mate

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for watching it’s much appreciated.

[@jabrads4740]

Brilliant video mate.. you handled that big bass loss really well!! I then rewatched some of the bass gilthead video and another big bass got away!! Can totally relate to losing good fish or blanking tbh! 😂😂😂

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it mate …. ohh mate iv lost some many good fish over the years now that I’m just used to it 😂.. thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@kenandhelencameron7493]

That was great really enjoyed watching.Useing the reel drag a wee bit will help tire the fish out when it takes a run.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it matey and thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@tonyallen1953]

That one was a nice size the one you lost was a monster.Well worth getting soaked thanks for sharing.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

You got that right matey! Glad you enjoyed the video mate il get back out asap. tight lines

[@glendockree9171]

As always outstanding Sam. Felt for you on the first but what a comeback eh. Brilliant 😅

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Glen! Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@MarcinKantor]

Loved it. Well done. May I ask what's your setup with the side camera?

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi there Marcin unfortunately i dont think they are on sale anymore. i purchased it a while ago from a skydiving website I will see if I can still find them. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated…. love your vids btw! tight lines

[@MarcinKantor]

@@FISHISLANDTV thanks a lot sir! I appreciate you checking for me! You got me wanting to take my fly rod to the coast!!

[@FISHISLANDTV]

You should do it matey

[@jerseyroyal9427]

Fantastic fishing video. Very well made. Head on the big one was huge. Another time.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it mate yeah that head was like a seal ay!

[@jerseyroyal9427]

@@FISHISLANDTVoh yeah, huge. Nice camera holding piece of kit too Sam.

[@bobchamberlain6184]

Mate we all feel your pain losing such a great fish, and am bound to say at last a fishing video with great music, rather than the usual tripe, tight lines fella and great to see some catch and release

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks mate. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. I’m very much a beginner at this style of fishing but will look to get out and get a bit more done asap. Thanks again for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@millso17]

Really enjoyed this video mate and what a shame on the beast! Really like the angle you film at too and the whole talk through/emotion in it all! Looking forward to a session or two in Conwy on holiday this week. Won’t be as big as those though!

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it matey! Best of luck for your next trip out too! Tight lines!

[@anthonywilson8998]

Brilliant !!

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@MrJoebailey]

Enjoyed the video a lot. Can’t wait on the next one

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it will get back out again asap! Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@targetfishing5286]

Was with you every step of the way playing that big Bass, so unlucky not to have landed it, but kudos to you brother for pushing on and still bagging a decent silver bar, great video dude👍👌💪

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Appreciate it matey. I’m glad you enjoyed the video too. Thank god for the blank saver! Will be back out asap! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@ch0cchip704]

Interesting watch always fancied trying it but always ended up out with the lures, thinking I need to set up a rod and rear

[@FISHISLANDTV]

There’s some cheap options out there mate that will do the trick via eBay etc etc. I have just ordered another full setup to try for the mullet at some point all in cost a little under £100

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@paulcathcart9806]

Great Video Mate. My favourite fish in the world. lol. I caught a 10 lb bass when i was 12 and i was hooked from there on in. That was a bloody monster.....

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate. That’s such a cool story I bet you were addicted from there on. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated! Tight lines!

[@chrisbird5459]

Very interesting video buddy thank you

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for watching

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Can I ask how you got the side camera angles while wading? It gives great footage

[@FISHISLANDTV]

I have a waist mount for my GoPro buddy. I’m glad you enjoy the footage & thanks for watching. Tight lines

[@Andymelvin006]

Subscribed, hello from Plymouth, great vid 👍😎

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi Andy Glad you enjoyed it matey! Thanks for the subscribe it’s much appreciated!

[@StuartFrancis-e6x]

Awesome session well done

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for watching!

[@geoffwykes2270]

Nice 🎣 😉

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for watching👍

[@richardgill9484]

I can recommend drilling a few 8mm holes in the corner and centre of the gutter of the stripping basket to drain away any water. So sorry that the beast became unhooked! As good as those flies might be I always prefer to tie my own simply to control the quality of the hook. That goes for pike, saltwater and freshwater flies of every kind.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Great idea matey I was actually thinking of doing this a while back as it dosnt really drain very fast at al… Will definitely be doing it now though. I’d love to be able to tie flies I wouldn’t really know where to start though. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@TheAlchemistje]

unlucky mate... That was a lovely fish. Great vid

[@FISHISLANDTV]

It felt so much worse having to watch it all back again. Thanks for watching matey it’s much appreciated!

[@thereel7071]

Awesome video mate, had my head in my hands when you lost that first one, could tell it was a BIG fish! But that second one was equally really nice, booking my flight to Jersey now! 😄🛫

[@FISHISLANDTV]

yes definitely come over mate you can teach me how to catch a mullet on the fly! Glad you enjoyed it matey & thanks for watching!

[@thereel7071]

@@FISHISLANDTV haha, need to learn how to do that one myself 😄

[@FISHISLANDTV]

you seem to have the hang of it matey

[@thereel7071]

@@FISHISLANDTV they’ve not been playing ball for me this year, can’t get a sniff from one to save my life 😄

[@FISHISLANDTV]

still fairly early matey.. perhaps if we get a few heatwaves it might spring them into action a bit more!

[@c.ifishingguernsey]

What session matey that was a massive bass you lost there gutting, but nice you caught a lovely bass well done 👍👍🎣

[@FISHISLANDTV]

It was a big one ay mate. Hopefully it’s swims up your way so you get a shot at it during one of your trips!

[@c.ifishingguernsey]

@@FISHISLANDTVyeah monster head gutted for you matey, can’t even find a schoolie here it’s so dead 😂😂

[@sahbipesca8519]

Hi mate, Please please please, make us a short tutorial video to show how you set up the camera at 5:00 and which piece of equipment needed. The angle is just perfect, especially when wading like here. I am sorry, but that big fish will haunt your dreams forever, tell me about it 😅😅

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi buddy unfortunately i dont think they are on sale anymore. i purchased it a while ago from a skydiving website. It’s quite a unique angle and can be pretty handy whilst fishing solo which is what i mostly do. You could try and make one with a belt and go pro mount perhaps. Thanks for watching its much appreciated !

[@sahbipesca8519]

@@FISHISLANDTV Hi Buddy, I see. I have seen some there are some stuff for surf / skating (GoPro waist mount).

[@FISHISLANDTV]

that should work mate

[@MehrabKhan551]

Nice❤❤

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Cheers for watching, it’s much appreciated!

[@paulhopper988]

Amazing Video, nothing beats catching a Bass on the fly. Shame it can be quite restrictive at times. Several times I’ve been out with the fly rod and not been able to reach feeding fish, which I would have been able to with a lure. Having said that I’ve often been out fished by a fly when fishing lures. Love to see more of these vids. Subscribed 👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for the sub it’s much appreciated! Have you tried using the bombard float before? if not then check it out it’s a great method to cast a fly with a lure rod a long way. Thanks again for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dynomique]

Hard luck with that monster mate, that was easily a 10lb + with the gurth of it. It looked like the dad got away but you caught the son 😂 well done 👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Tell me about it matey.. I guess at least I got it on camera so I can relive the moment forever now 😢 😂. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated buddy!

[@Dynomique]

@@FISHISLANDTV yes you sure can buddy! 👍 We're having a week in Cornwall at the end of September so it'll be my first time fly fishing in saltwater for those monsters 😉 I'll need to make sure I'm tackled up correctly because you never know if the bigger bass rise to the flies I'll be presenting them as I've got a lot to try on them lol and hopefully catch a monster 😁👍😉 keep the content coming matey as I learn a lot from great videos such as these 👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Best of luck for your next trip matey hopefully it’s a good one for you!

[@Dynomique]

@@FISHISLANDTV thank mate same to you too, doing a lot of river and weir fishing ATM on the fly on Calder up in Yorkshire and it's currently going well, not blanked anywhere yet 👍 a lot of chubb and perch caught but no brown trout ATM which is odd, guess they must be idling until the colder water temperatures hit before they start moving properly.

[@simongavey4500]

Gutted for you, great watch though.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon! I’ve just about got over it! Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

If i may suggest, utilise flies done with circle hooks,hook pull or hook dropping out is highly unlikely

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Unfortunately i dont tie my own flies. if i did i would certainly choose better hooks than the ones that some come with. i do need to learn how to tie flies though im thinking about doing it as a winter hobby. Thanks for watching its much appreciated.

[@johnhamilton9991]

Excellent fishing AND catching. Well done. One slight constructive comment is that perhaps a headcam perspective rather than the chestcam would have improved the viewing experience. Thanks for the video.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for the tip John it’s much appreciated.. I think you’re correct. I will try a head cam next time to see if it is any better. Thanks for watching!

[@Willow_Quest]

I really felt for you losing that clonker, looked like a beast! Great vid

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Appreciate it! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@EUAngler]

Absolute pleasure to watch this video 👍🏻🎣 well done mate 💪 how do you atach your camera to film yourself from the side? And also what weight rod did u use and what line? Thanks will wait for more video like this well done 💪

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi there buddy The rod is an 8wt and the line is rio floating bonefish line. I have just ordered a new fly line which should be better suited for local waters. The camera mount is a skydiving/stunt belt. I purchased it ages ago and recently looked for another but I couldn’t find any. I think they may have closed the business down unfortunately. Will be back out asap!

[@EUAngler]

@FISHISLANDTV nice one mate thank you for reply, will look for that belt 👍🏻 looking forward for new videos 💪👊🎣

[@cornishsideburn3016]

She's a bewty mate. Shame about the one that chucked the hook. Always be a big set come in or something when you're trying to manage a fish on. Thats fishing innit? Enjoyed that video 👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Tell me about it matey. I’m glad you enjoyed the video & thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@sergiobandeira912]

👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for watching matey!

[@stiofain4693]

Omg what a beast of a fish, I screenshot the slow motion film, it was a monster…. Gutted for ye pal.. Quick question as want to try the fly, Floating line or sinking? Cheers

[@FISHISLANDTV]

It was really big wasn’t it ! Il never forget that one that got away 😂 ok so I guess it depends with the line. you have floating, intermediate or sinking.. I mostly use floating but if I was in deeper water I’d go with intermediate mate. with the floating line your fly will still sink. I use a 10ft leader and a 2 ft tippet so if I just left it in deep water static the fly would have the option to slowly sink to 12ft.

[@stiofain4693]

Cheers pal. Makes sense also as bass do generally hit high up in the water column also…. We all say pitty we didn’t hook a monster until he’s gone.. 🎣

[@nigelcorbett1357]

Great video....what is your rod set up?

[@FISHISLANDTV]

it’s a 9ft 8wt guideline fitted with a lamson legacy reel bud. The fly line is rio bonefish line in 9wt but iv got some new fly line on the way to use. I ordered some Rio floating striper line.

[@alancochran4757]

What rod and line weight are you using, have an 8 and would love to try this.

[@alancochran4757]

Sorry just spotted in your description 8 weight 😊

[@FISHISLANDTV]

yeah mate 8wt is perfect

[@robertcornelius8056]

Great video! Is that a lamson lite speed?

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. I believe it’s the lamson legacy. Not quite sure if there ment to be any good. the guy that was tutoring me a few years ago ordered it for me.

[@robertcornelius8056]

@@FISHISLANDTV great channel . Keep uploading please

[@FISHISLANDTV]

will be back out asap buddy. I’m away next week but will resume with the videos when I’m back!

[@ianblewett3118]

On the pause as the wave hit you.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

yeah that’s it! Makes me think if I had just kept bringing it in I might not have hooked it! Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@darrenwillams3252]

Great fishing,That big bass looked a very nice fish really unlucky mate , hard to beat the fly rod fights , you should try mullet on the fly it’s great sport, I use bread on fly rod it’s very effective method,keep at the fly for bass your in a very good area it looks , Tightlines mate 😎🐟

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Nice one mate! I have just ordered a new setup for the mullet a 6wt so that will be something to look forward too! Thanks for watching mate it’s much appreciated!

[@darrenwillams3252]

@@FISHISLANDTV yes that will be great for the mullet,When your throwing up big bass like that on the fly definitely keep at it mate,looking forward to your next uploads tightlines 😎🐟

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Il definatly keep at it mate I have really enjoyed the last couple of trips out! Fingers crossed for some mullet action as well soon!

[@darrenwillams3252]

@@FISHISLANDTV I bet mate cracking fly fishing, Uk Bass Double on the fly be outstanding fishing,with regards to mullet on the fly rod if you know where there feeding on surface,alot of the time it’s the best way to go at them bread wise, there’s material they tie in Spain to look like bread on the surface, when I find it again I,ll send you it, blood worm type flys are what the uk mullet guys seem to do well on I see Best of luck with your fly fishing Lookin forward to seeing your next uploads mate 😎🐟,

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Perfect mate il have a look online! iv got a box full of the spectre shrimps and blood worms but I guess you can never have too many. Do you think it’s worth trying for a gilthead on the fly using shrimp patterns ?

[@cutepets3548]

What tyoe or rod set up mate

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Hi buddy it’s an 8wt 9ft guideline.

[@mrfishjersey]

Mate that was a pig of a fish, unlucky, I think you did all you could.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for watching mate.. yeah it was quite a beast for sure!

[@dilligafangling3380]

What leader length do you use?

[@FISHISLANDTV]

I think mine is usually between 9-12 ft depending on fly size

[@tomc2456]

That did look like a big fish you lost there. Big fat head. Feel your pain. Most anglers have been there 🫣

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Yeah it was a really good one mate. absolutely gutted when I got home and rewatched the footage. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated!

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏👍👍

[@FISHISLANDTV]

🎣🐟🎣🐟😎

[@ImperialLightandMagic]

Gutted for you, looked like a chonk.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

It was like a car dashboard mate.. felt sick that evening watching the footage back!

[@billwalton4571]

why not eat the fish

[@FISHISLANDTV]

I don’t really eat that much fish mate. I do take the odd one or two for friends and family if it’s badly hooked though. If I’m honest I’m not too keen on bass either I’d much rather a nice Gilthead bream or red mullet for the table.

[@billwalton4571]

@@FISHISLANDTV I see, I have no idea what the bass taste like, im in Australia. I find fishing is double rewarding when its not only super fun but you also get fresh fish to eat.

[@FISHISLANDTV]

A lot of people eat the bass here but they are one of the better sport fish we have here so I tend to just let them go to fight another day. I might have to try the next one myself that might be hooked deep. Tight lines buddy!

[@colinphilpott3700]

Cracking video. Well done Sir

[@FISHISLANDTV]

Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it. Will be back out asap! Tight lines buddy!