South East Thames oddity

[Bass&Chips]

Out on the boat last week and it was a bit slow. Had a couple of bass but not fishing as well as it has been. Anyway, seeing as there's been a few mackerel about (oddities themselves around our way most of the time) I though I'd have a go with the feathers for a bit before calling it a day.

Had a few then this popped up!


We see the Lesser weaver in the river but this is the first Greater I've ever seen let alone caught. At 36cm it was quite a sight and I thought worth sharing.

 

[Dutchman]

Out on the boat last week and it was a bit slow. Had a couple of bass but not fishing as well as it has been. Anyway, seeing as there's been a few mackerel about (oddities themselves around our way most of the time) I though I'd have a go with the feathers for a bit before calling it a day.

Had a few then this popped up!
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We see the Lesser weaver in the river but this is the first Greater I've ever seen let alone caught. At 36cm it was quite a sight and I thought worth sharing.

The tasty as well.

 

[Jimmyfloydreturns]

Never seen one in the UK, odd catch indeed!

Apparently good eating, did you keep it?

 

[wingnut55]

Nice one mate, great pic as well...

Ian.

 

[Trampster]

Nice report & photo B&C!

Billy Fishing has caught a few recently on the beaches of Denmark, and he reckons they are one of his favourite eating fish.

 

[Bass&Chips]

Never seen one in the UK, odd catch indeed!

Apparently good eating, did you keep it?

No it's still out there terrorising the Thames

 

[Bass&Chips]

Nice report & photo B&C!

Billy Fishing has caught a few recently on the beaches of Denmark, and he reckons they are one of his favourite eating fish.

Maybe I should have kept it

 

[Thrasher]

A striking looking fish.

 

[Trampster]

Maybe I should have kept it

Found the video - scroll to 5:20 if you only want to hear what Billy says about the Weaver fish.

 

[Goateeblank]

Never seen one. Good picture. Very different looking.

 

[Ollieollie]

Wow, that’s a handsome fish indeed
Nice one

 

[bananas]

Great catch there

 

[Tatunka joe]

Cracking catch that B&C hopefully one of my targets if I ever get down to Penzance

 

[Si-fly]

Well done indeed

I had a few in fuerteventura.....they make good stinger bait....just have to go careful baiting up in the dark!