Co. Antrim Bass Fishing

People- me and 2 mates.

Time- 9 p.m to 10 a.m

Rigs- pully, 2 hook flapper and flatty rigs

Results- Friend- 1 small turbot, other mate- one small bass and one 6lb bass, Me- blankety blank

Bait- Fresh rag

Report- Set off for a long drive to the mark we have fished countless times for bass (5/6 years without a result). Shortly after 12 the first bass I have ever seen being caught was taken- even though it only weighed about half a pound we were delighted. After a quick pic and unhooking he was back in the surf. After the boys had a few celebratory smokes (where the fish grew from 1/2 lb to 2lb )it was back to business. Spirits were set high and so were hopes. Around 2 o'clock a well logged tripod was nearly ripped from the sand. Following what was an exciting few minutes (which probably felt like a few hours for him to be fair) my friend landed his second bass of the evening and second bass ever- around 6lb. It made me realise 5/6 years of blanking was worth every second. Needless to say my friends small turbot was overshadowed as it was about the size of a 50p coin.....

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Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Well done that man! With that Bass! Terrific fish and I'm certain it was worth the wait! Nice Pics Crazy!

2 in one session great going , say your mate is chuffed

fantastic result, which beach were you on.

thumper of a bass your mate must be over the moon with that one

Well done mate. beast of a bass. especially for antrim coast. all that work paid off

NIce One!! Nice Fish - i went fishing twice at the weekend and blanked both times - heres to hoping it doesnt last 6 years! haha

Conor

Nice one on the Bass, there is nothing like a bit of perseverance even if it is 5-6 years.

congrats on the bass, fantastic result!

lovely catch. fair play

Thanks guys- I will pass on your congrats. Wish I could say they were for me tho.... Is it too late to change my story .

priceless, brilliant going lads

Well done lads. lovely fish Nice to see them up there.

Well done lads thats perseverance for ya

nice sesh lads, must try and get my first irish bass in the new year if not before. nice pics too lads.

well done mate thats a fine silver surfer you got there.....

I thought this post was a windup when i saw antrim and bass in the same title very well done boys ,that fish would be a cracking catch in wexford or waterford never mind antrim

Excellent work give that man a pat on the back your one is only around the corner now

Lads well done on the bass, looks like a right thumper of a fish

Regards

Seamus

Crackin fish, well done to your mate. Your turn next.