Bass Fishing with plugs off the shore

[MikeT]

Thanks, Jon. I'd really appreciate that! I shall get in touch with you in May, when the Bass have arrived!

 

I just popped in to check for replies to this, and to say that I did get hold of the recommended 'Hooked on Bass' book, by Alan Vaughan and Mike Ladle. It's very good indeed, and answers all the questions I had. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

Now all I have to do is find those places it mysteriously alludes to!

 

All the best,

 

Mike.

[Portland Jon]

Mike

 

Have a look at Doc Ladle's follow on book "Operation Sea Angler". You can read it online here http://www.docladle.fishermen.co.uk/osa.html

 

I have tracked down most of the marks mentioned but haven't fished any yet. I'm ready to fish whenever you are and am busy making some new lures for the new season.

 

Jon

[Jim Roper]

Thanks, Jon. I'd really appreciate that! I shall get in touch with you in May, when the Bass have arrived!

 

I just popped in to check for replies to this, and to say that I did get hold of the recommended 'Hooked on Bass' book, by Alan Vaughan and Mike Ladle. It's very good indeed, and answers all the questions I had. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

Now all I have to do is find those places it mysteriously alludes to!

 

All the best,

 

Mike.

 

http://www.mikeladle.com/osa.html

[Guest Brumagem Phil]

Is it nearly time yet? Just itching to get my shorts on and wade the norfolk estuaries after my quarry! After tasting Bass for the first time last year, i'm well and truly hooked!

[FishingGuernsey]

There's quite a few bass down here now, well for me anyway...

 

Had a 6-0-0 on the plug last Thursday, 3 schoolies to about 2lb Saturday and one of 3-12 on Monday.

 

All fishing with the shallow divers in full darkness.

[Dave B]

Try using a 70mm redgill about two feet up from the plug on a blood loop - that always works for me!

[H.A.]

Try using a 70mm redgill about two feet up ....

 

Took the worms outa meee mouth.

 

Small white or natural redgill on a 4' 'pollack redgill rig' (scaled down).

 

Scuttle it across an estuary bar or channel. Slow retrieve across the bottom.

 

I don't keep 'em (smallish bass) anyway, but I'm not sure how legal artificial sandeels (redgills) are in Bass Nursery Areas (beach or boat?)?

 

[Guest Brumagem Phil]

There's quite a few bass down here now, well for me anyway...

 

Had a 6-0-0 on the plug last Thursday, 3 schoolies to about 2lb Saturday and one of 3-12 on Monday.

 

All fishing with the shallow divers in full darkness.

 

Hmmm, think I might need to chuck a lure out when i'm back there next week. Thanks.......and great fishing!

[yakfisher]

Small white or natural redgill on a 4' 'pollack redgill rig' (scaled down).

 

 

It would be interesting to see a photo of this

[Guest Brumagem Phil]

Popped out two evenings this week as the evening tide coincided with dusk quite well. No joy, but will keep popping out from time to time till the Bass show. Water was bloody freezing!