Bass Fishing

Pat from Henry's Tackle rang me about a survey that Henry and he would like to carry out on bass fishing. It arrived in the post and with Henry's permission I am going to put it up on the forum.

I think that this will help all anglers to see the various elements that effect their bass angling.

On a wider scale it may point to whether there is a decline in the bass population or not.

Please remember that both Henry and Pat are top bass anglers and if they feel that there is a decline in the bass population then there is every reason to listen to them.

Letter and survey to follow.



HENRY’S TACKLE SHOP
Dear Fellow Bass Angler,
The last two years have seen some unusually low bass activity on many coasts.
As part of a countrywide survey we have asked anglers to fill in these log book pages to measure the quality of bass fishing nationally this year.
Bass are a species protected by bye laws. The quality of the protection afforded by these laws has varied but has mainly been sufficient to help the stock recover form the serious collapse in the 1980s to a reasonable level over many years.
We fear now that with the double edged sword of financial stress increasing the number of poachers and decreasing the budget for fisheries protection that perhaps bass are coming under pressure again.
Other factors are at play like extremes of weather over prolonged periods and large unusual movements of local plankton Northwards.
Whatever the cause we can only observe and record the resulting facts for presentation to someone who is in a position to act.
Please return your survey pages at the end of the bass fishing season.

Regards,
Henty Lynam
Pat Daly

Countrywide Bass Catch Survey 2012

Your Name:
Address:
Day/Date:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
County Fished
Your Own Nickname for location:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Description of locataion: ie. Estuary, rock mark, open beach, kayak, boat:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
High tide (1): Low tide (2):
High tide (2): Low tide (2):
Catch Details and Takes:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Temp Air: Temp; Water: Light Level:
Atmospheric Pressure:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Present Sea Conditions:
Previous Sea Conditions:
Wind Speed & Direction:

Successful Bait or Lure:
Unsuccessful Bait or Lure:
Rod Hours Spent:


Comments:






Based on conditions and your experience of this location etc, how many bass would you have reasonably expected to catch this day ?

Any Expenses for Session : Travel + Lodging + Equipment:

NO NEED TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION THAT MIGHT COMPROMISE YOUR FISHING LOCATION

Please note survey can be returned by email to henrystackleshop@eircom.net