The Bass Fishing challenge of TWO Lifetimes… (and why it’s SO important)

I may well end up spending the rest of my life trying to catch this big bass and I definitely won't be stopping until the job is done. I wanted to share this story because it's very important to me, and I want you to all be invested in the long running quest for this monstrous fish. I don't have much experience bass fishing, but one thing I do know is that the road to a double isn't going to be an easy one! Throughout this video i'll talk you through my experience bass fishing so far, and we will take a look at some trips i've been on since I started last June! I really hope you enjoy this one, it took me a very long time to edit and put together, I just really hope i've done it justice.
As always thanks for watching! If you did enjoy the video then dropping a like would really help me out. If you have any advice for me that might help me hit the target, or just want to let me know what you thought of the video then feel free to comment below! And most importantly, if you aren't already then i'd really appreciate you hitting that subscribe button!
Another thing worth mentioning is me and my mate Harry from ‪@japanesefishingadventures‬ have started a fishing clothing brand, and every item bought results in a direct contribution to cancer research. A cause that as you know means a lot to us! You can find that here: 4castclothing.com/ I'd really appreciate it if you could check it out!
Big shoutout to Gerry's in Morecambe again for being so helpful setting up my new reel showcased here, and for having an exceptional stock of bass lures in all year round. I'd highly recommend you stop by if you're ever in the area, and you can find them here: www.gerrysfishing.com/
If you want to get out bass fishing in north wales, and want guide Terry Wax's details you can find his channel here: ‪@bassfishingnorthwaleswitht6300‬ I'd really appreciate you giving him a subscribe too! You can also get in touch with him on the facebook group / 1530700973747285

[@richardjones2811]

It's a very good mark where you were. I've even caught Sea Trout off the surface there but in a bit more choppy conditions. All along that section is productive of all species of predatory fish. Find the Seals and find the fish 😉

[@adventurefishinguk]

Yeah I’ve heard of a lot of sea trout while bass fishing on Anglesey, never happened to me though!

[@leemylroie9276]

5 1/2 pounder in your first few months, you are well on your way. So sorry to hear about your father, I know that pain all too well after loosing my mother and brother to it.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, and I’m sorry to hear about your mother and brother too. I appreciate the advice on Facebook as well! 👍

[@dalecleece389]

Can't wait for bass season to start . Tight lines george

[@adventurefishinguk]

Me too, so excited! Tight lines 👍

[@box213]

I’m a keen salmon and seatrout fisherman, I’d never been bass fishing before and lucky enough I’m good friends with Terry he taught me everything I no about bass fishing top bloke! 6years later I’ve had my 10lb bass all down to Terry putting me on the marks!

[@adventurefishinguk]

He’s taught me a lot too, bass are a great fish to catch. For me they’re only really topped by the salmon, spent hours salmon fishing though and only ever landed 2 fish. My last one was about 4 years ago now 😂

[@japanesefishingadventures]

Never one to shy away from a challenge George and a noble one at that 👌 can promise you when that day comes the emotions will be all over and it will be something you’ll truly never forget!! As always mate top video and loving the voice over!! 👌👌

[@adventurefishinguk]

Absolutely! Really hope the day does come, glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@gordoncarass2360]

Hi George as a Bass Angler myself I really admire your persistence at the way you carried on regardless after losing those fish especially, the big one! I am sure you will achieve your goal of a double but as you rightly say you have to put the hours in. Good luck. Gordon.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks Gordon, I really hope so!

[@marcocapozzella]

Some cracking fish during those sessions, that 10lber will show one day when your not expecting it thanks for sharing keep them coming.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I really hope so!

[@GAMEKEEPERJOHN]

Hey buddy what a great video! Top fishing and I’m sure that double figure bass will grace your net one day! All the best. -John

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, much appreciated! I saw yours, what an absolute beast. I used to stay right there in the apartments when I came to Anglesey on the Marina with my partners family. Had no idea fish like that lived there!

[@ianturner3033]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure he left you with lots of great memories.❤️ Wishing you the very best with your quest, and I hope I get to see it.🤞😲😃🎣 Thanks for sharing your story and adventures to date.👍👍 Some great tips.👏 All the very best to you and your family.👪 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, i'll do everything in my power to catch the moment on camera when it finally happens!

[@arnoudstigter]

Fish on! Another great adventure. Enjoyed watching this video from start to finish

[@adventurefishinguk]

I really appreciate that thanks mate!

[@vasjamarkelj6820]

You are the best !!!

[@adventurefishinguk]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@andyjames63]

I agree,thanks George

[@pairofblankers5586]

Great vid mate,,very sorry to hear about your dad also but your certainly doing him proud mate 👍🎣 looking forward to the hunt .

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate I really appreciate that!

[@thetattooedangler]

A worthy quest. Good luck mate.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I’ll need it!

[@davetevens5080]

Wicked vid George lovely bass too. Let’s hope there’s some good ones around this year for us 😊😊

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, let’s hope!

[@cheza7061]

Congratulations on catching all that Bass & your PB. Great video George.😎🎣🐟

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Posphorus]

Awesome vid George! hope you achieve your goal this year can't wait for more bass vids ☺

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I really hope so too!

[@TheEssexAnglerYT]

great challenge to have mate, and beautifully filmed. I'm sure you will smash that goal, and with a challenge like this be great to see others help you, it's about the journey more than it's about the destination!

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I hope I do get it ticked off someday!

[@paulsedgwick3195]

Brilliant film, thank you. Really enjoyed this 😊

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching!

[@nige99]

Excellent video I'm hoping to visit all of West Wales and that northern part this summer

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate! You should it’s a lovely place

[@MrMerciless67]

Maybe try a large bait in the muddy water , a squid stuffed with mackerel or something, big bait big fish . Hopefully 😂 cracking vid 👍 👌 👏

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for the advice i'll have to give it a go!

[@robertkirk1983]

Wish you the best of luck George chasing that 10lb bass for you and for your dad. I am sure you will have even more fun chasing the dream.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, the journey has been great fun so far!

[@Hardlinesangling]

Another great video. Good luck on the challenge this year Hope you get that bass you and your dad were after.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I’ll definitely need the luck 👍 I’m sure it’ll happen one day, could take me a few years though!

[@paularthur9930]

Cracking video mate👍🏻 You’ll land the double figure one, I have 100% confidence in you💪🏻

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I really hope so!

[@vasjamarkelj6820]

I love sea bass fishing I recomend topwater for summertime ❤❤ and sea bass fishing is the best at nighttime

[@adventurefishinguk]

Yeah topwater is definitely the funnest way to fish for them!

[@bogusbogmail]

Great compilation. Hopefully you'll be adding more big bass to it. Good luck m8

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I really hope so!

[@iamrathercool12121]

Such a great story 👍

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, will be a great moment if I catch one 👍

[@ascot1049]

Brilliant.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@Enochthegreat71]

Brilliant, good luck to catch a 10lb + bass 👍

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate I’ll definitely need it!

[@andyh9030]

Great stuff mate 👏

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@andyjames63]

Fantastic content,cheers George

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@paulgoodenough8089]

Absolutely awesome video m8. My goal this year is to actually catch a Bass of 4lb. Keep the video's coming they are very informative. Cheers Paul 🎣🎣🎣

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks Paul, hope you catch one! 👍

[@craigleith100]

Nice1 George pal that looks a lovely place to fish some lovely bass you caught 👍🏼 I’ve never had much luck sea fishing as Edinburgh and surrounding areas have crap sea fishing but I’d love to try spinning for bass & pollock take it easy pal n Tight lines 💙🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✌🏼💙👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, you should try in the mouths of rivers, should be bass around!

[@noelpatterson8377]

Well done mate 👏

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@christhoel]

Some excellent videos make and cracking bass . Used to fish anglesey regularly until I became Ill with cancer I now just fish locally around chesterfield and Sheffield ! Keep up the great videos

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching mate! Very sorry to hear about your cancer, stay strong and i'm sure you'll beat it 👍

[@christhoel]

@@adventurefishinguk hopefully yesterday was my last chemo for a while ! Blanked 6 out of 7 on my local river the weekend just gone I found the cause raw sewage flowing down a overflow it was grim toilet roll and sanitary towels such a shame all through last year you could almost guarantee a fish or 2 roach , dace , chub , graying and trout with odd perch now it’s ruined

[@adventurefishinguk]

@@christhoel fingers crossed mate! Sounds like a rough few trips, always tricky fishing this time of year though. But sewage never helps, disgusting that it’s allowed to happen

[@jaaron2834]

Hey there,… if a 10lb. Bass is all you’re looking to catch,… here in the states, we have a plethora of bass in several species and sizes… you should check out the striped bass action on either west or east coast of the US …. Montauk, New York is the striped bass capital here in the US …. You won’t be disappointed..🤗👍😎🤙 we use Savage gear lures just like you guys… but bigger sand eels for “much” bigger bass… 50lb fish are not out of reach in the surf here…! Good luck to you…!

[@adventurefishinguk]

Very true! I think for it to properly count it would have to be a european sea bass, but i would love to come and catch some of those too!

[@james-qw1mi]

brillent bass

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@dannym4195]

great video mate! i can relate to this so much, my dad passed when i was a child and ive decided this year im going after the big barbel he never got chance to get. good luck on the challenge mate and keep up the great videos!

[@rickphillips5098]

All the best with catching a big barbel ! It matters not if you catch one , it's awsome your going for your father ..

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, good luck on yours too! You'll have to let me know when you get that Barbel 👍

[@dannym4195]

Cheers guys ill be sure I'll try keep you guys updated 😁

[@alison8526]

Love the way Gerry's loaded your reel for you 😊 proper good old fashioned service - a video showing their shop would be interesting? I hope you get the big bass and I hope I get to eat it 😁❤

[@adventurefishinguk]

Great from Gerry’s! Hopefully I do get one one day. It won’t be being eaten though, straight back in the water! Big bass like that are too valuable to the genetics of the population, they will breed loads and pass on their ability to get really big!

[@alison8526]

@@adventurefishinguk 😩

[@JamieVauxnut1]

Nice to see you with a properly filled spool, really bugs me in your other videos 😂 Great fishing 👌

[@nospoon4799]

Underfilling is a plus with braid.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Haha sorry about that!

[@mjd03085354]

Some cracking Bass caught there, no wonder you are chuffed

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate!

[@Niamhcotts]

So sorry to hear about your dad. I nearly got my 10lber 10 years ago now, it was 9lb 8oz and from Newquay WW. Great vids btw. Subscribed. Slow the retrieve down just a tad with a top water.

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks for watching mate! Great fish you had, bet it put up a good fight 👍

[@Niamhcotts]

@Adventure Fishing UK remember it like it was yesterday lol. Keep up the good work.

[@jambobee]

Excellent video George well put together,I remember those vids,I'm sure you will get that fish for your Dad soon 🤞🏻👍🏻#cancersucks

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate, I really hope so!

[@TheSebtrain]

Loved this one ! Are you allowed to keep any fish for the table??

[@adventurefishinguk]

Legally yes if they're above a certain size but I prefer to put them back!

[@robbiebanks9182]

I committed to catch a 10lb Bass in 84 .by 90 i had achieved my goal .many blanks but lots learned take note of weather and tide sizes that produce fish .and those that don.t .Believe me the journey is brillant .bendy rods

[@adventurefishinguk]

Great job catching one mate! Can see my mission for one being a long one but as you say the journey will be great fun 👍

[@robbiebanks9182]

@@adventurefishinguk The unfortunate thing its like a disease .Totally addictive ...caught first double 10lb 30z june 1990 in wexford on edinle crab .week later caught one 13.6 oz..all together caught 12 Bass over 10lb .heaviest 13 lb 8 oz 1997 in kerry .The one that meant the most to me was a fish just over 13lb on razor fish on benone strand here in my native Ulster .For a great insight into Bass angling read mike ladles .and Alan Vaughan .s hooked on Bass ..Hardly ever fish for Bass now too much travelling .cost .and not as nimble as i once was when younger. .Enjoy the journey lad .keep posting great vids and good luck

[@adventurefishinguk]

@@robbiebanks9182 you’ve had loads of big bass in your time, hats off to you! I’ll definitely be doing my research and there will definitely be plenty more videos to come 👍

[@JeremyWilliams-tz4xt]

A1 vid

[@adventurefishinguk]

👍

[@tomgreenhalgh7710]

Great video!! May i please ask where that second mark was where you lost the two bigguns. Im from anglesey myself and very much enjoy fishing 🎣

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate! Sorry it’s not my mark to give out 👍

[@ashleywildsmith9605]

Awesome collaboration George, can I ask what gear you use for filming obviously a GoPro on a chest strap, but what do you use when you hold up the fish. Cheers

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate! I use my phone, an iPhone 13 I think it is

[@ahunterstail1083]

My view is, you have to hook into it and land it yourself to say you caught it, not someone else doing the net, that makes it easy, what would you do on your own? 🎣

[@adventurefishinguk]

For me the challenge is about finding the fish, hooking it and getting it to the bank. I’ve got no qualms with someone else netting for me!

[@krzysztofhakon7581]

Great vid mate ! Try white SG seekers in windy conditions. They fly like a bullet. Was that North Wales ?

[@adventurefishinguk]

Thanks mate! Never really used those I’ll have to give it a go and yeah 👍

[@krzysztofhakon7581]

I never go out sea fishing without them, white seeker and surf seeker with fluo ends, deadly for bass, and sea trout. For surface lures patchinko is the best for me. I catch a lot of bass through summer here in North Wales, but I think catching 10 pounder on lures, here it will be very difficult. There's a lot of smaller fish here around, but nothing close to 10 pounds, east coast or even Pembrokeshire/ Cornwall is giving more chances imo. For the huge ones try Irish cost. Anyway fingers crossed 🤞

[@willyinthewilderness855]

Please keep your dream going..

[@adventurefishinguk]

I absolutely will mate!

[@ashleywildsmith9605]

Hey George, I'm thinking of getting a rigged and ready rod, is there one that will cover both sea and lure fishing. For both perch and pike, thanks

[@adventurefishinguk]

World traveller, X5 and fish rig max all good options!

[@Samthecarpman]

What reel and rod is that mate and can you use it for pike,trout,zander and perch fishing also?

[@adventurefishinguk]

Savage gear sgs5, more of a sea fishing rod mate but would work for pike and zander

[@kadirsebaidinov9667]

What lures did you use in that Chocolate water on the end?

[@adventurefishinguk]

Savage gear sandeels and Toby’s mate 👍

[@bassfishingnorthwaleswitht6300]

suberb video that 10lb is coming 🙏🙏🐟🐟😄. thanks see you soon

[@adventurefishinguk]

Glad you enjoyed it mate and I really hope so 👍

[@krzysztofhakon7581]

Check Marcin Kantor YT channel, guy lives in Irleand and he is catching some huge slabs over there 🐟 I think he is guiding as well, tight lines! 🎣

[@adventurefishinguk]

I've seen a couple of his videos actually, very knowledgable guy!

[@mahfuzurrahman9207]

Hi George, I need your little suggestion. I’m looking for a best travelling Fishing rod. I’m little bit confused with which one i should choose. I’ll do fishing in rivers and lakes And fish weight will be Around 1-3KG or more Could you please suggest me which one can be good. Thanks ❤️

[@adventurefishinguk]

Maybe the X5 combination would be a good shout, it more depends on what lure size you want to use!

[@mahfuzurrahman9207]

@@adventurefishinguk I’ve already ordered Predator rod. Thanks a lot for replying ❤️❤️

[@adventurefishinguk]

@@mahfuzurrahman9207 no problem, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

[@mahfuzurrahman9207]

@@adventurefishinguk ❤️❤️

[@matthewgriffiths1041]

What rod and reel are you using please?

[@Noname-dd6ly]

it's indicated in his video

[@adventurefishinguk]

What he said!

[@Michael-tq6xm]

Who was your Dad and was he local to Lancaster.

[@adventurefishinguk]

He was called Adrian, not from Lancaster but lived in the area