East Cork Bass plugging - 14th October 2009

[RockHunter]

People: Me

Duration: 6.00 - 8.30 pm

Tide: LW at 9.30 pm

Weather: Light northwesterly breeze, overcast, mild

Bait: Lures

Rigs: Xlayers, Asturie

Results: 4 bass, 4 pollock




Report: I headed to a local mark for a quick evening session. The sea had calmed down considerably compared to Sunday and the water clarity was good. After my near drowning experience I wore a self inflating life jacket that I got a few months ago for fishing deep water rock marks. The water wasn't that deep here but I wasn't taking any chances this time.

I first tried a few casts with an Xlayer, fishing into a gulley but nothing was biting. I then switched to an Asturie and blasted it out across the shallow reefs. On about the second or third cast I hooked a good strong fish in close - it was a 52 cm bass Unfortunately the fish took the lure deeply, the lower triple hooks were stuck in the top of the gut. I got the hooks out and put the bass in a pool to see if it would recover but found it floating on the surface shortly afterwards - one for dinner.

After a few more casts I saw a splash behind the lure quite a long way out. I had a few more casts in that direction and then hooked another bass, this was smaller at 45 cm

A quite period of about half an hour followed - then I hooked another bass in very close just below the rock ledge where I was fishing - this was a chubby 47 cm fish

Not long after just as the light was beginning to fade I had another bass. This was hooked a long way out shortly after the lure hit the water. It was the smallest of the evening at 41 cm

Soon the pollock began to show up, I had four over a short time on the Asturie, all small in the 30-35 cm range. However, once it got dark the bites on the Asturie stopped - on previous sessions I have had plenty of fish on that lure after dark but only when there was a bit of moonlight. However, as it was overcast it was a very dark night so I guess the fish couldn't pin point the lure.

I tried an Xlayer for a short time after that - I felt pollock hitting it but they were not hooked or came off before I reeled them in.

I also spotted that I had some company - first one rat, then two and probably more, they seemed to be popping up all over the place from behind rocks around the pool with the dead bass and around my tackle bag. With the lack of any more fish and the rat infestation I decided it was time to pack up.

When I got home I discovered that a rat must have had a nibble on the head of the dead bass as it had drifted to the edge of the pool

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Last edited by RockHunter on Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:30 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Another mighty session for you. Nice to see someone out there is catching bass at the minute. I might as well be in a field for the last few weeks. Whats the bass count at now?

Thanks,
Bass total now 104 - if I get another 6 I will have exceeded my whiting total for the year

Another great session there Frank,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,as for the rats ,once I see them, its time to go as I spend all the time looking around for them

nice session, well done.

Great stuff...i was out plugging this avo..not so much as a sniff.....

suppose one advantage to the dog is he keeps the rats away... nice one Frank

well done again frank say 150 is a reasonable target now

well done frank that bass certainly swallowed that lure he wasent getting away as for the rats bring some sandwiches with you next time they like cheese sandwiches then they leave your fish alone lol. also another excellent report there always a pleasure to read

On a serious note, my uncle's fishing buddy was killed by Weil's disease caught during a fishing trip around 15 years ago. He died within 3 days and it was not a peaceful experience. Try not to leave your catch out where rats can adulterate it.

Phil.

good to see you're still hauling the silver fellas in at a good rate frank you're having some run at them man

Well done Frank you are certainly getting some great sessions in.

Thanks guys,

On a serious note, my uncle's fishing buddy was killed by Weil's disease caught during a fishing trip around 15 years ago. He died within 3 days and it was not a peaceful experience. Try not to leave your catch out where rats can adulterate it.

I looked up Weil's disease - that is nasty

suppose one advantage to the dog is he keeps the rats away... nice one Frank

I might borrow your dog the next time I intend to fish that mark

no hassle, I'll do you a good price for canine rental