Fun with The Bassin Brits!

The Bateman · 02-24-09, 09:27 PM

I got the chance to take Jack and Doreen (visiting from Great Britain), out to the lakes once again Monday. Another mild cold front was passing through, so I anticipated our numbers would be a little down, but since their preferred method of bass fishing is working worms slowly, they stayed on the fish all day. Doreen was putting a beat down on Jack and I to start with, landing 3 fish before either of us could get a bite. But soon Jack got in on the action landing some nice 1.5-2 lb fish. I was stubbornly throwing my fast moving baits, and not even getting a casual glance. They probably boated 20 bass before I gave in and picked up my worm rod. We caught about 40 bass on the first lake by noon, and then switched to another. Bass seemed to be at all depths - little bucks up at the cattail edges, and some a little bigger in 10-12 feet. We never got a big one this trip, although Jack lost one around 3.5-4 lbs. Of course by the time we quit, we were sure that one was at least 10 lbs.

Jack ended the day with the largest 2lbs 11 ozs. Doreen was just behind with a 2.5 lb fish. Mine 2 1/4 lbs. It was great fun fishing with them again! Total for the day: 148!

bassackwards · 02-24-09, 09:37 PM

nice fish glad yall had fun

abu4600 · 02-24-09, 09:44 PM

Man that's some fine fishin. Glad yall caught em.

BassinBrits · 02-24-09, 10:07 PM

Thanks Rick for your time taken to give us another wonderful fun day and your great hospitality. We're really glad to have met you and value your invitation to have fished at such wonderful lakes. The tips you've given which has turned our fishin' into catchin' are also really appreciated. Many many thanks

We're also pleased to be members of this forum where we have received so many welcoming comments. Thanks to y'all for helping to make this a great and memorable bass fishing holiday.

aikenyounggun · 02-24-09, 10:09 PM

wow you guys catch some fish... glad you had fun

lowrider · 02-24-09, 10:13 PM

did ya teach 'em any new words? southern is a different type of english!

bcklash · 02-24-09, 10:36 PM

looks like their having fun--big ole smiles on them BassinBrits

bamabassman · 02-24-09, 10:53 PM

as gen patton said during ww2, we are only seperated by a common language. so glad you 2 are having a fantaxtic time here. hope to one day meet ya'll. and to the bateman, i want to thank you for inviting these folks to fish with you. this is truly what i believe this site is all about. we should all look to you for inspiration on how to be a great friend and fisherman. thak you bateman.

woody · 02-24-09, 10:58 PM

ONLY 148 fish?!? Just kidding everybody

Thanks for sharing the pictures and the story to go along with it.

and WTG Jack for catching the biggest fish this time.

~Mark

Bassboss · 02-24-09, 11:00 PM

Looks like you had a GREAT time! I wish my neck 'u' the woods had bass like that!

lowrider · 02-24-09, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

ONLY 148 fish?!?

shoulda taken WTL, it would have bee 10,148

MississippiBoy · 02-25-09, 11:14 AM

That's a great day of fishing, I don't care who ya are. I'm glad y'all (there's something you don't hear in England) had a good time, and are enjoying your stay in the States.

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-25-09, 11:27 AM

Man, look at all the cheese on those faces. Glad y'all had a great trip.

Lancer6 · 02-25-09, 12:59 PM

I say, old bean, did you dine upon Fish 'n Chips that very evening?
God Save The Queen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk
Yer gonna love the lyrics...."...knavish tricks..." Whatta hoot.
Beautiful though.

Sir Lanc'er (alot

)

BassinBrits · 02-25-09, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancer6

I say, old bean, did you dine upon Fish 'n Chips that very evening?
God Save The Queen!

Sir Lanc'er (alot

)

Pleased to see you have learnt some english - old sport

Sugar and milk in your tea yet

Captmikestarrett · 02-25-09, 01:42 PM

Good show old chap..

Capt Mike

02-24-09, 09:27 PM	#1
The Bateman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 115	Fun with The Bassin Brits! I got the chance to take Jack and Doreen (visiting from Great Britain), out to the lakes once again Monday. Another mild cold front was passing through, so I anticipated our numbers would be a little down, but since their preferred method of bass fishing is working worms slowly, they stayed on the fish all day. Doreen was putting a beat down on Jack and I to start with, landing 3 fish before either of us could get a bite. But soon Jack got in on the action landing some nice 1.5-2 lb fish. I was stubbornly throwing my fast moving baits, and not even getting a casual glance. They probably boated 20 bass before I gave in and picked up my worm rod. We caught about 40 bass on the first lake by noon, and then switched to another. Bass seemed to be at all depths - little bucks up at the cattail edges, and some a little bigger in 10-12 feet. We never got a big one this trip, although Jack lost one around 3.5-4 lbs. Of course by the time we quit, we were sure that one was at least 10 lbs. Jack ended the day with the largest 2lbs 11 ozs. Doreen was just behind with a 2.5 lb fish. Mine 2 1/4 lbs. It was great fun fishing with them again! Total for the day: 148! __________________ Rick

02-24-09, 10:07 PM	#4
BassinBrits BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Little ol' England Posts: 68	Thanks Rick for your time taken to give us another wonderful fun day and your great hospitality. We're really glad to have met you and value your invitation to have fished at such wonderful lakes. The tips you've given which has turned our fishin' into catchin' are also really appreciated. Many many thanks We're also pleased to be members of this forum where we have received so many welcoming comments. Thanks to y'all for helping to make this a great and memorable bass fishing holiday. __________________ Tight lines >)))))0> ~ Jack & Doreen

02-24-09, 10:09 PM	#5
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	wow you guys catch some fish... glad you had fun __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

02-24-09, 10:36 PM	#7
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	looks like their having fun--big ole smiles on them BassinBrits __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-24-09, 10:53 PM	#8
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	as gen patton said during ww2, we are only seperated by a common language. so glad you 2 are having a fantaxtic time here. hope to one day meet ya'll. and to the bateman, i want to thank you for inviting these folks to fish with you. this is truly what i believe this site is all about. we should all look to you for inspiration on how to be a great friend and fisherman. thak you bateman. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-24-09, 09:37 PM	#2
bassackwards BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: hampton va Posts: 408	nice fish glad yall had fun

02-24-09, 09:44 PM	#3
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	Man that's some fine fishin. Glad yall caught em.

02-24-09, 10:13 PM	#6
lowrider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 937	did ya teach 'em any new words? southern is a different type of english!

02-24-09, 10:58 PM	#9
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	ONLY 148 fish?!? Just kidding everybody Thanks for sharing the pictures and the story to go along with it. and WTG Jack for catching the biggest fish this time. ~Mark

02-24-09, 11:00 PM	#10
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Looks like you had a GREAT time! I wish my neck 'u' the woods had bass like that! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

02-25-09, 11:14 AM	#12
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	That's a great day of fishing, I don't care who ya are. I'm glad y'all (there's something you don't hear in England) had a good time, and are enjoying your stay in the States.

02-25-09, 11:27 AM	#13
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Man, look at all the cheese on those faces. Glad y'all had a great trip. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-25-09, 12:59 PM	#14
Lancer6 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 734	I say, old bean, did you dine upon Fish 'n Chips that very evening? God Save The Queen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk Yer gonna love the lyrics...."...knavish tricks..." Whatta hoot. Beautiful though. Sir Lanc'er (alot)

02-25-09, 01:42 PM	#16
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Good show old chap.. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

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