Best in country for bass??

Hi,
Im planning a trip for later on in the year specifically for bass! Ive never caught one and i wanna fix that this year!! So my question is, What area in the country is a sure thing to get me that bass?? Oh, and i always catch and release!!

Thanks!

The only place you can be sure of getting a Bass is the fishmongers. If there were any marks anywhere in the country where you would be sure of one, it would be crowded every day. Having said that, the South east coast,-Wexford to Cork appears to be the place most people head to.

Thanks Kevin...Was thinking that area myself.! im just looking for general locations not specific marks!! In case people are thinking im expecting them to give up their marks:-):-);-)

Why not get in contact with a guide to take you out on your first bass session, it wont mean you are 100% to catch but it will heighten your chances allot.

garettstown won't let u down:-)


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Just look at the catch reports and see who is catching what where. Cork looks very good at the moment but you could always drive down through Clare and Kerry to get there.

Hi Del you said your planning a trip later on in the year, my advice would be leave it till September or October as your chances of catching a Bass will dramatically improve. Bass tend to feed more ferociously around them months as they are looking to put on weight to get them over the winter months. As the water temperature increases in the coming months the Bass will start moving around our coast. If you can't wait till September my best bet would be to head to the South, South East as these areas tend to be the best places for Bass.

[quote="kevin o connor"]The only place you can be sure of getting a Bass is the fishmongers. Very good Kevin like that one must try in there as well as my usual marks would cut down on the fuel bill!!!!!

garettstown won't let u down:-)


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Unfortunately it has left me down and plenty others the last two times i fished it .No place is a guarantee but to highten your chances as already mentioned a guide would be best bet.Or failing that maybe somebody on here may be willing to give you a few tips once you have decided on a destination.kerry to wexford would be a starting point,then fine tune it down bit by bit ie look at fishing maps that mention bass as a species caught,check the report section here and that will give you plenty to go on.
The other thing to remember is not all bass catches are mentioned here,be it because people try to keep things out of the public domain for obvious reasons or just because the size of bass they are catching are'nt worthy of mentioning or reporting as once a small schoolie is seen you've seen them all.
A good read through old reports and maps will start you off on your quest.

If you are interested in a guide then "kinsale bass guides" in cork are worth looking into. Top blokes and would get you on the fish with either lures or bait, whichever you prefer.

Thanks guys for the tips!! Its looking like its either cork or waterford then. I think checking.out a guide might be a good idea. Hopefully i can fulfill my bass wish this year . If any of u guys are in the west gimme a shout and i'll give ye a few pretty good areas!!

Cheers again!!

Hi

If you are going to the south east theres one guy you need to get in touch with is Jim Hendrich, your chances of getting fish with this chap are excellent, he has vast expienience in bass fishing. Knowledge that would take you ten years plus to gain..........

See attached link : http://www.probassfisher.com/

Best of luck.. your first one is always special....