For a while now I have felt that it's worth sharing with the readers of my blog what tackle I use, but most importantly the tackle what works well for me and I trust. I've discussed previously my thoughts on braids, (See here) but there is so much more that I use for my Bass fishing that... Continue Reading →
Let me start off with an apology for letting this blog slip away...I was thoroughly enjoying writing but Summer came and with it work, fishing and surfing took over and I just lost the flow of regular writing. I guess once you fall out of rhythm it is a hard thing to get back into.... Continue Reading →
Everyone's opinions on what braid they like is different. Some want silk others want rope. Me...I like somewhere inbetween. As nice as some of these silky smooth 8 strand braids are, there is a part of me that doesn't quite feel confident in them with a Bass of a lifetime on the end that's diving... Continue Reading →
Just small changes to our Bass Fishing has in my opinion made a big difference to the number of Bass we are seeing across our coast. But it seems we are far from a sustainable fishery...ICES (International Commission for the Exploration for the Sea) have recommended zero retention of Bass for 2017 after two years... Continue Reading →
There's no doubt about it. In Bass fishing time, tide and place is THE most important factor. You can have all the lures under the sun. Work them beautifully, fire them to the horizon on your flashy jap rod and reel. But...if there's no fish in front of you and you're not prepared to cover... Continue Reading →
So as some of you may be aware there is a Bass Ban going on at the moment where no anglers may retain fish...but commercial fishermen may fish for Bass by rod and line and FIXED nets... find out more here So when last night I saw a boat I presume from Burry Port laying... Continue Reading →
When I started up this blog, interviews and opening up others to different people, brands, projects and events was something I really wanted to be able to do, it hasn't been instantly but I feel that there is enough of a following now to warrant it. If you haven't heard of Louvine it’s a pretty... Continue Reading →
Major Craft are a Japanese brand famed with making some of the finest yet value for money lure rods on the Japanese Market. They are widely available in the UK from most tackle shops that specialise in Lure fishing. Modern lure rods are a world away from the original british spinning rods and japan has... Continue Reading →
As some of you (or just those that read the previous blog post) may be aware, I headed off to fish over in Kerry, Ireland at the end of April for 5 days guided fishing with John Quinlan of Thatch Cottage. Just a few days before heading over to the Eire, the Bass fishing back... Continue Reading →
