Paul Bassman Gordon targets Bluefish with a heavy float rig in lively conditions on a rock mark in Fuerteventura
Here’s the report if you missed it..
We made our way around the tranquil bay and past the Mullet filled harbour as the magic evening hours approached.
The wind was up and the waves where battering the rocks as we approached, this was a good sign that the big predators maybe there.
I waited a while assessing the danger zone and tied on a 40lb leader to try a 30gr sinking minnow which replicated the local BOGA bait-fish to perfection.
With a strong wind against tide I struggled even with the extra weighted lure to fish correctly and now the swells where getting bigger.
Desperate to carry on I made the decision to move a hundred yards right to a point of rocks with a small bay sheltered with the wind at my back giving me more options.
After a fruitless 20 minutes it was time for a different approach so a heavy float rig was sent out using a 75pound fluorocarbon leader and a size 6/0 hook with a big chunk of fresh Bonito bound on with elastic with the silver skin reflecting nicely. The float was set at 3 metres and stared at the float in anticipation.
Twenty minutes past and no enquiries, I looked behind me as the sun was quiet low so, I figured this was the time for a fresh chunk of Bonito.
I cast out again and waited, your mind can play tricks on you when float fishing in heavy seas but 10 minutes later, I glanced up and the float dipped and stayed under for a few seconds. I alerted my camera woman to start rolling and we stared at the bobbing float hearts racing.
I was just thinking about checking my bait when boom the reel started to scream. I shouted start filming and no sooner as the camera was on the fish let go after a searing run and dragging 20 yards of braid through the sliding float. I wound in a completely shredded bait GUTTED!
An even bigger chunk of Bonito was whipped on and sent out quickly as the bite was on, this time I cut up more smaller chunks of bait and chummed the area right by my float. Bonito
Is regarded a top bait very oily dark meat and this I believe made the difference as within a couple of minutes I had interest!
At this point I handed the spinning rod over to cheeky girl, loosened the drag and said hold this while I cut some more chum bait and don’t let go whatever happens!
Well as I was washing my hands, I heard the Yuki salt reel scream into action and looked up to see my girl in complete shock holding the flat lined rod shouting TAKE IT TAKE IT!
The video was running after the first powerful run and it was my turn to shine, this was a different fight to the mental speed of the Bonito a bit more dogged with direction changes. I was then treated to some serious acrobatics as the fish somersaulted a metre out of the water. At this point I could see it was a decent Bluefish and preyed the Flurocarbon leader wouldn’t get shredded with the twisting and fast turning fish.
I played the fish with a hard drag and managed to keep her in the surface layers. At this point I was worried about the overhanging rock, I was on with a depth of 10 metres, the beast slowly cane towards the rock face and this was the danger zone! All I could do was hold the rod as high as possible and bully the beast from diving, the plan seemed to be working so now I frantically looked for my landing point and carefully clambered along to my right on the slippery rocks.
Both hands firmly in control of the high held rod. I played her out and saw my chance, obviously a landing net would of been easier but that was in England! I pulled the big Bluefish into the diagonal rocks and paused holding her with the line whilst the swell dropped out. Seconds later the swell returned up the rock face and and went for the confident lift WHOOHOO SHE WAS MINE!
Absolutely buzzing, I grabbed her carefully and got her up to safety.
Luckily the hook was firmly in the lip and I had avoided the line busting teeth, a few pictures and I got the powerful stunning fish back in the water and off she went like a rocket.
What an experience another great capture and this time on video YES!
I wouldn’t of done it without the support of my cheeky girl who has given up precious holiday hours to make this video possible. It’s not easy filming these special moments and I’m over the moon and couldn’t be happier with the trip to Fuertiventura. This place is nuts, there are numerous big species waiting to be caught in the right conditions. I hope you enjoyed my report and I’m sure you’ll love the video.
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TIGHT LINEZZZZZZ
Bassman 😎
19 сен 2018
