Well I did it at last. Today I had a date with destiny. After 40 years of spearing I have broken the 20lb bass barrier. Actually I smashed it, 21lb 4oz (pic to follow). Despite the expected only one foot vis I decided to venture out at first light. I felt good and after a 2 mile swim I was managing 3 minute bottom times in 30 metres. With only a 5 minute surface recovery, I was on my third dive when out of the gloom appeared the huge fish. Being too close to get a bead on it even with my little 75cm euro gun I thought I had no chance. Then instinct took over and I grabbed it by the lower jaw. What a fight it put up but I held on and slowly I kicked for the surface. Despite a huge running swell I managed to subdue the mighty fish and started the long swim back to shore all the while fighting a 5 knot current. Two hour later I flopped exhausted on to the shore still clutching my prize. I felt sad to have killed such a magnificent fish but proud of my achievement. Today’s date will be a date to remember. By the way what is today’s date?
Dave
Dave